Form 8-K · Current Report · Filed 2026-05-05
PayPal Reports Q1 2026 Financial Results with Revenue Growth and Margin Compression
PayPal Holdings, Inc. reported its financial results for the first quarter of 2026, showing a 7% increase in net revenues to $8.4 billion. Despite the revenue growth, GAAP operating income decreased by 3% to $1.5 billion, and GAAP operating margin contracted by 182 basis points to 17.8%. Non-GAAP operating income decreased by 5% to $1.5 billion, and non-GAAP operating margin contracted by 229 basis points to 18.4%. GAAP EPS decreased by 6% to $1.21, while non-GAAP EPS increased by 1% to $1.34. The company also announced a cash dividend of $0.14 per share, payable on June 25, 2026. PayPal reiterated its full-year guidance, anticipating a mid-single-digit decline in GAAP EPS and a low-single-digit decline to slightly positive change in non-GAAP EPS.
- Filer
- PayPal Holdings Inc. PYPL · NASDAQ
- Filed
- Accession
- 0001633917-26-000065
- CIK
- 0001633917
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- Medium impactFinancial Services
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- Official filing on sec.gov ↗
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About PayPal Holdings Inc.
PayPal Holdings Inc. is a prominent player in the digital payments industry, providing an essential service that facilitates online and mobile monetary transactions globally. As a leading payment solutions provider, PayPal enables individuals and businesses to send and receive funds with ease and security without sharing financial information with third parties. Its platform supports a variety of payment options, including credit cards, bank accounts, and stored digital balances. PayPal has significantly impacted the e-commerce sector, empowering businesses of all sizes to reach a global customer base. Additionally, it offers tailored financial solutions for merchants, including invoicing and working capital services. Operating in over 200 markets worldwide, PayPal plays a crucial role in the financial ecosystem by promoting digital payment adoption and financial inclusion. With its continuous technological advancements and partnerships with leading retail and tech companies, PayPal remains at the forefront of transforming how people conduct financial transactions in the digital age.
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