PayPal Stock Surges 14%, With A 5-Day Winning Spree
PayPal (PYPL) stock hit day 5 of a continuous streak of days with gains, with cumulative gains over this period amounting to a 14% return. The company has gained about $10 Bil in value over the last 5 days, with its current market capitalization at about $74 Bil. The stock remains 10.8% below its value at the end of 2024. This compares with year-to-date returns of 14.8% for the S&P 500.
PYPL provides a technology platform enabling digital payments for merchants and consumers across approximately 200 markets and 100 currencies worldwide. After this rally, is PYPL still a buy – or is it time to lock in gains? Deep dive with Buy or Sell PYPL.
PYPL stock has jumped meaningfully recently and we currently find it fairly priced. This may feel like a caution, and there is significant risk in relying on a single stock. However, there is a huge value to a broader diversified approach we take with Trefis High Quality Portfolio. Let us ask you this: Over the last 5 years, which index do you think the Trefis High Quality Portfolio outperformed – the S&P 500, S&P 1500 Equal Weighted, or both? The answer might surprise you. See how our advisory framework helps stack the odds in your favor.
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 | 2.0% | 0.6% |
| 5D (Current Streak) | 14.2% | 0.6% |
| 1M (21D) | 12.5% | 3.7% |
| 3M (63D) | 0.6% | 7.5% |
| YTD 2025 | -10.8% | 14.8% |
| 2024 | 39.0% | 23.3% |
| 2023 | -13.8% | 24.2% |
| 2022 | -62.2% | -19.4% |
What is the point? Momentum often precedes conviction. A multi-day win streak can signal growing investor confidence or spark follow-on buying. Tracking such trends can help you ride the strength, or prepare for a well-timed entry if momentum fades. However, big gains can follow sharp reversals – but how has PYPL behaved after prior drops? See PYPL Dip Buyer Analysis to learn more.
Gains and Losses Streaks: S&P 500 Constituents
There are currently 51 S&P constituents with 3 days or more of consecutive gains and 78 constituents with 3 days or more of consecutive losses.
| Consecutive Days | # of Gainers | # of Losers |
|---|---|---|
| 3D | 21 | 45 |
| 4D | 15 | 19 |
| 5D | 9 | 7 |
| 6D | 2 | 2 |
| 7D or more | 4 | 5 |
| Total >=3 D | 51 | 78 |
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 | 2025 FQ1 | 2025 FQ2 |
|---|---|---|
| Revenues | $7.8 Bil | $8.3 Bil |
| Operating Income | $1.6 Bil | $1.6 Bil |
| Net Income | $1.3 Bil | $1.3 Bil |
While PYPL stock looks attractive given its winning streak, investing in a single stock without detailed, thorough analysis can be risky. The Trefis High Quality (HQ) Portfolio, with a collection of 30 stocks, has a track record of comfortably outperforming its benchmark that includes all 3 – the S&P 500, S&P mid-cap, and Russell 2000 indices. Why is that? As a group, HQ Portfolio stocks provided better returns with less risk versus the benchmark index; less of a roller-coaster ride, as evident in HQ Portfolio performance metrics.