PayPal Reports First Quarter 2026 Results
Rhea-AI Summary
PayPal (NASDAQ: PYPL) announced first quarter 2026 results for the period ended March 31, 2026. The company will host a conference call today at 5:00 a.m. PT / 8:00 a.m. ET and a live webcast is available on its investor website. An archive will be accessible for 90 days.
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News Market Reaction – PYPL
In the May 5 session, PYPL declined 7.74%, reflecting a notable negative market reaction.
Data tracked by StockTitan Argus on the day of publication.
Key Figures
Previous Earnings Reports
| Date | Event | Sentiment | 24h Move | Catalyst |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 03 | Q4/FY25 earnings | Neutral | -20.3% | Reported Q4 and full-year 2025 results with standard call and webcast. |
| Oct 28 | Q3 2025 earnings | Neutral | +3.9% | Announced Q3 2025 results and hosted earnings webcast and call. |
| Jul 29 | Q2 2025 earnings | Positive | -8.7% | Strong Q2 2025 growth in revenue, EPS, TPV, and raised EPS guidance. |
| Apr 29 | Q1 2025 earnings | Positive | +2.1% | Strong Q1 2025 revenue, EPS, margin expansion, and solid free cash flow. |
| Feb 04 | Q4/FY24 earnings | Neutral | -13.2% | Mixed Q4/FY24 with revenue and TPV growth but lower GAAP income and EPS. |
24h Move is the share-price change in the day after each event; other market factors may also have contributed.
Earnings have often triggered sizable, mixed reactions, with an average next-day move of -7.21% and several instances of negative responses even to strong results.
Recent history shows PayPal using quarterly earnings to highlight both growth and profitability. Q1 and Q2 2025 results emphasized revenue gains, margin expansion, and EPS growth, alongside rising Total Payment Volume and active accounts, plus raised FY2025 EPS guidance. Q4 2024 results were more mixed, with revenue and TPV up but GAAP income and EPS down, and the stock fell afterward. The most recent Q4/FY2025 release on Feb 3, 2026 also saw a sharp -20.31% reaction, underscoring how earnings have been key volatility points.
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PayPal Holdings, Inc. will host a conference call to discuss these results at 5:00 a.m. Pacific time (8:00 a.m. Eastern time) today. A live webcast of the conference call will be available at https://investor.pypl.com. In addition, an archive of the webcast will be accessible for 90 days through the same link.
About PayPal
Creating innovative experiences that make moving money, selling, and shopping simple, personalized, and secure, PayPal empowers consumers and businesses in approximately 200 markets to join and thrive in the global economy. For more information, visit https://www.paypal.com, https://about.pypl.com/ and https://investor.pypl.com/.
Investor Relations Contact
investorrelations@paypal.com
Media Relations Contact
mediarelations@paypal.com
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SOURCE PayPal Holdings, Inc.