Mizuho keeps PayPal stock Neutral as checkout growth stays at 2 percent
Published on 10/07/2026 at 05:39 | Editorial responsibility: Rafael Müller, Editor-in-Chief AD HOC NEWS
PayPal Holdings (ISIN US70450Y1038) had branded checkout growth of 2 percent in the second quarter of 2026 as Mizuho reiterated a Neutral rating on October 2, 2026, according to Investing.com. The combination puts PayPal's shift toward financial services and Venmo beside a still-slow core checkout business.
Checkout growth stays at 2 percent
According to Investing.com, PayPal reported USD 8.68 billion of revenue in the second quarter of 2026, compared with USD 8.35 billion in the first quarter. That quarter-to-quarter increase was paired with diluted earnings per share of USD 1.25 and net income of USD 1.10 billion, according to the standardized quarterly financials for the same period.
Total payment volume reached USD 486.00 billion in the second quarter of 2026, up 9.00 percent on a currency-neutral basis, while branded checkout grew 2 percent, Investing.com reported. For investors, the gap between broad payment activity and branded checkout is the central operating tension.
Mizuho keeps a Neutral view
Mizuho maintained its Neutral view on October 2, 2026, with a USD 51.00 target, according to Investing.com. The target sits below the USD 54.61 Nasdaq quote from October 6, 2026, while the broader 12-month analyst average on the same page was USD 56.92.
The contrast is measurable: PayPal's second-quarter revenue rose by USD 329.00 million from the first quarter, but operating margin narrowed from 18.00 percent to 16.00 percent over the same periods. Management's cost and product investments therefore matter alongside payment volume, because checkout growth remains the weaker side of the operating picture.
Market value and prior close
PayPal's market capitalization was USD 46.7 billion on October 6, 2026, and its Nasdaq 52-week range was USD 38.46 to USD 79.22. The Lang & Schwarz prior close was EUR 48.50 on October 5, 2026.
The further course of trading is shown by the continuously updated real-time quote of PayPal stock.
PayPal stock at a glance
- Company: PayPal Holdings, Inc.
- ISIN: US70450Y1038
- Ticker: PYPL
- Primary exchange: Nasdaq
- Prior close Lang & Schwarz (October 5, 2026): EUR 48.50
- Market capitalization: USD 46.7 billion (as of October 6, 2026)
- 52-week range: USD 38.46-79.22 (as of October 6, 2026)
- Sector / Industry: Financial Services / Financial - Credit Services
