PYPL Stock Up 6.9% after 8-Day Win Streak
PayPal (PYPL) stock hit day 8 of a continuous streak of days with gains, with cumulative gains over this period amounting to a 6.9% return. The company has gained about $5.3 Bil in value over the last 8 days, with its current market capitalization at about $78 Bil. The stock remains 8.6% below its value at the end of 2024. This compares with year-to-date returns of 8.6% for the S&P 500.
Comparing PYPL Stock Returns With The S&P 500
The following table summarizes the return for PYPL stock vs. the S&P 500 index over different periods, including the current streak:
| Return Period | PYPL | S&P 500 |
|---|---|---|
| 1D | 0.2% | 0.4% |
| 8D (Current Streak) | 6.9% | 2.3% |
| 1M (21D) | 6.7% | 4.9% |
| 3M (63D) | 20.4% | 16.5% |
| YTD 2025 | -8.6% | 8.6% |
| 2024 | 39.0% | 23.3% |
| 2023 | -13.8% | 24.2% |
| 2022 | -62.2% | -19.4% |
Gains and Losses Streaks: S&P 500 Constituents
There are currently 93 S&P constituents with 3 days or more of consecutive gains and 31 constituents with 3 days or more of consecutive losses.
| Consecutive Days | # of Gainers | # of Losers |
|---|---|---|
| 3D | 26 | 25 |
| 4D | 46 | 4 |
| 5D | 10 | 2 |
| 6D | 1 | 0 |
| 7D or more | 10 | 0 |
| Total >=3 D | 93 | 31 |
Key Financials for PayPal (PYPL)
Last 2 Fiscal Years:
| Metric | FY2023 | FY2024 |
|---|---|---|
| Revenues | $29.8 Bil | $31.8 Bil |
| Operating Income | $4.9 Bil | $5.8 Bil |
| Net Income | $4.2 Bil | $4.1 Bil |
Last 2 Fiscal Quarters:
| Metric | 2024 FQ3 | 2024 FQ4 |
|---|---|---|
| Revenues | $7.8 Bil | $8.4 Bil |
| Operating Income | $1.5 Bil | $1.5 Bil |
| Net Income | $1.0 Bil | $1.1 Bil |
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