Paypal (PYPL) Laps the Stock Market: Here's Why

Company Performance - Paypal's stock closed at $55.89, reflecting a +1.47% change from the previous day's closing price, outperforming the S&P 500's daily gain of 1.16% [1] - Over the past month, Paypal's shares have decreased by 7.29%, while the Business Services sector and the S&P 500 have lost 3.02% and 0.42%, respectively [1] Earnings Estimates - The upcoming earnings release for Paypal is expected to show an EPS of $1.29, indicating an 8.4% growth compared to the same quarter last year [2] - Revenue is projected to be $8.76 billion, reflecting a 4.73% increase from the equivalent quarter last year [2] - For the entire fiscal year, earnings are estimated at $5.33 per share, with revenue expected to be $33.24 billion, showing changes of +14.62% and 0%, respectively, from the previous year [3] Analyst Estimates and Valuation - Recent modifications to analyst estimates for Paypal indicate short-term business trends, with positive revisions seen as a favorable sign for the business outlook [4] - The Zacks Rank system, which evaluates estimate changes, currently ranks Paypal at 4 (Sell), with the consensus EPS estimate moving 1.51% lower over the last 30 days [6] - Paypal's Forward P/E ratio stands at 9.55, indicating a discount compared to its industry's Forward P/E of 12.35 [6] Industry Context - Paypal has a PEG ratio of 0.69, which is lower than the average PEG ratio of 0.93 for the Financial Transaction Services industry [7] - The Financial Transaction Services industry is part of the Business Services sector and currently holds a Zacks Industry Rank of 180, placing it in the bottom 27% of over 250 industries [8]