PayPal Holdings (PYPL) Stock

On Tuesday, February 4, the S&P 500 increased by 0.7% as investors looked at updates regarding U.S. tariffs, job market information, and recent earnings reports.

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PayPal's results for the fourth quarter of 2024 show positive growth due to high payment volume, even in tough economic times.

PayPal Holdings Inc (NASDAQ:PYPL) shares have fallen by 9.9%, now priced at $80.61, despite exceeding expectations for both revenue and earnings in the fourth quarter. This decline is attributed to shrinking profit margins.

On Tuesday, PayPal's stock fell after the payment service's adjusted earnings for the last quarter of 2024 were below expectations.

PayPal Holdings, Inc. (NASDAQ:PYPL) will hold its Q4 2024 Earnings Conference Call on February 4, 2025, at 8:00 AM ET. The call will feature company representatives including Steve Winoker, Alex Chriss, and Jamie Miller, along with various participants from different financial institutions. The operator, Sarah, will welcome everyone to the call.

PayPal (PYPL) reported quarterly earnings of $1.19 per share, which is higher than the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $1.13 per share. However, this is lower than the earnings of $1.48 per share from the same period last year.

PayPal's shares have dropped by 6%, as an analyst pointed out that the increase in branded-checkout volume appears to be lower than what investors had hoped for.

The fintech company easily surpasses its quarterly predictions for both profits and revenue.