About PayPal Holdings, Inc. (PYPL)
PayPal Holdings, Inc. is a Credit Services company operating in the Financial Services sector.
PYPL trades on the US stock exchanges (NYSE/NASDAQ) and is classified as a large-cap stock .
Key Statistics
- Current Price
- $57.01
- Market Cap
- $47.36B
- 52-Week High
- $70.35
- 52-Week Low
- $38.46
- Sector
- Financial Services
- Industry
- Credit Services
$1,000 Invested in PayPal Holdings, Inc. (PYPL)
How much would $1,000 invested in PYPL be worth today?
What would $1,000 invested in PYPL 1 year ago be worth today?
A $1,000 investment in PayPal Holdings, Inc. (PYPL) in 2025 would be worth $849 as of November 2026, representing a -15.1% total return.
What would $1,000 invested in PYPL 3 years ago be worth today?
A $1,000 investment in PayPal Holdings, Inc. (PYPL) in 2023 would be worth $1,114 as of November 2026, representing a +11.4% total return.
What would $1,000 invested in PYPL 5 years ago be worth today?
A $1,000 investment in PayPal Holdings, Inc. (PYPL) in 2021 would be worth $234 as of November 2026, representing a -76.7% total return.
What would $1,000 invested in PYPL 10 years ago be worth today?
A $1,000 investment in PayPal Holdings, Inc. (PYPL) in 2016 would be worth $1,306 as of November 2026, representing a +30.6% total return.
What would $1,000 invested in PYPL at IPO be worth today?
A $1,000 investment in PayPal Holdings, Inc. (PYPL) at IPO would be worth $1,570 as of November 2026, representing a +57.0% total return.
Monthly Returns Heatmap
Over the past 11+ years (135 months), PayPal Holdings, Inc. (PYPL) has averaged a monthly return of +0.80% with a median return of +0.79%. The stock had 73 positive months (54%) and 62 negative months (46%). The best month in PYPL's history was July 2026 with a +32.5% return, while the worst was February 2022 at -34.9%. Historically, July tends to be the strongest month (averaging +8.1%), and February the weakest (-5.3%).
PYPL's longest winning streak was 12 consecutive months of gains, while its longest losing streak was 5 consecutive months of losses. The best full year was 2020 with a cumulative return of +87.7%, and the worst was 2022 at -79.8%.
Annual Returns
Over 11 years of trading history, PayPal Holdings, Inc. (PYPL) has delivered an average annual return of +15.04% with a median return of +9.03%. The compound annual growth rate (CAGR) is +4.32%. The stock posted gains in 6 years (55%) and losses in 5 years (45%).
PYPL's best year was 2020 with a +116.51% gain, while the worst was 2022 at -62.23%. The longest streak of consecutive positive years was 5, and the longest losing streak was 3 years. PYPL achieved double-digit gains (10%+) in 5 years. It suffered double-digit losses in 4 years.
| Year | Return | Start | End |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | -1.49% | $57.87 | $57.01 |
| 2025 | -31.44% | $84.41 | $57.87 |
| 2024 | +38.98% | $60.73 | $84.41 |
| 2023 | -13.77% | $70.43 | $60.73 |
| 2022 | -62.23% | $186.50 | $70.43 |
| 2021 | -19.48% | $231.62 | $186.50 |
| 2020 | +116.51% | $106.98 | $231.62 |
| 2019 | +28.64% | $83.16 | $106.98 |
| 2018 | +14.22% | $72.81 | $83.16 |
| 2017 | +86.52% | $39.03 | $72.81 |
| 2016 | +9.03% | $35.80 | $39.03 |
Frequently Asked Questions: PYPL
What sector is PYPL in? ▼
PYPL operates in the Financial Services sector, specifically in the Credit Services industry. This sector includes banks, insurance companies, asset managers, and fintech companies.
How has PYPL performed historically? ▼
Over 11 years of trading history, PYPL has posted gains in 6 years (55% of the time). The best year was 2020 with a +116.5% return. Past performance does not guarantee future results.
How can I invest in PYPL? ▼
You can invest in PYPL through any brokerage account that offers access to US stock exchanges. Popular options include commission-free brokers like Fidelity, Charles Schwab, or Robinhood (US), or international brokers like Interactive Brokers. You can buy individual shares or invest through ETFs that hold PYPL.
Last updated: 11/1/2026