PYPL - PayPal Holdings, Inc.
| Previous Close | 85.97 |
| Open | 86.32 |
| Bid | 84.95 x 1800 |
| Ask | 85.08 x 1100 |
| Day's Range | 84.61 - 86.52 |
| 52 Week Range | 52.52 - 87.55 |
| Volume | 4,233,647 |
| Avg. Volume | 8,200,410 |
| Market Cap | 101.071B |
| Beta | 1.32 |
| PE Ratio (TTM) | 54.22 |
| EPS (TTM) | 1.57 |
| Earnings Date | Jul 24, 2018 - Jul 30, 2018 |
| Forward Dividend & Yield | N/A (N/A) |
| Ex-Dividend Date | N/A |
| 1y Target Est | 88.34 |
- Market Realist•17 hours ago
Why Simility Is a Strategic Fit for PayPal’s Portfolio
PayPal (PYPL) has announced the acquisition of Simility for $120 million, which is expected to close in the third quarter of 2018. Simility is a fraud prevention specialist and will thus help PayPal’s online merchants spot fraudsters and, in turn, improve risk management using machine-learning-based technology. Simility already has some customers that work with PayPal, including OfferUp, Dicks Sporting Goods, and Rebtel.
- Investopedia•17 hours ago
Alibaba, PayPal, and Amazon Say No to Cryptocurrencies
Many cryptocurrency enthusiasts are eagerly awaiting the day when their tokens and coins of choice will fully enter into the mainstream world of business. In order for this to happen, though, one of the most important catalysts will be the large-scale adoption of cryptocurrencies as a method of payment by major businesses. Companies like Alibaba Group ( BABA), PayPal Holdings Inc. ( PYPL), and Amazon.com Inc. ( AMZN) have yet to adopt digital currency payment methods in this way.
- InvestorPlace•17 hours ago
The 4 Best Bitcoin Stocks to Consider (Even If You Hate Bitcoin)
As a result, the concept of bitcoin stocks, or companies that indirectly benefit from the rising bitcoin price, became popular. Browse the internet on this topic, and you’ll inevitably find financial analysts urging their readers to invest in bitcoin’s underlying blockchain technology, not in bitcoin itself. Imagine if an analyst told you to avoid Ford (NYSE:F) — or any other automaker — but to instead “invest in cars.” Those who advocate buying blockchain and not bitcoin are speaking words, but not really saying anything at all.
- Investopedia•20 hours ago
Top Companies Owned by PayPal (PYPL)
The digital payments space is the center of the fintech revolution that is experiencing fierce competition among startups and technology giants, such as Apple Inc. (NASDAQ: AAPL) and Alphabet Inc. (NASDAQ: GOOG). Founded in 1998, PayPal Holdings Inc. (NASDAQ: PYPL) is still the dominant player in first-person payments through its web and mobile app payment platforms. Since 2013, PayPal has acquired many companies that keep it at the forefront of digital payments innovation.
- TheStreet.com•20 hours ago
GM's New Chevy Blazer Looks as Lame as the Stock Market Right Now
reboot of the beloved 1980s nameplate "Blazer" Thursday night is terrible. The Blazer was always a cute but tough-looking truck. Bronco." What GM has unveiled is a rounded piece of plastic that could be any mid-size, family hauling SUV.
- The Wall Street Journal•21 hours ago
[$$] PayPal to Buy Fraud-Fighting Startup Simility for $120 Million
PayPal Inc. has agreed to acquire Simility Inc., a startup specializing in fraud-prevention and risk-management tools for e-commerce, for $120 million cash.
- Zacks•22 hours ago
PayPal Plans to Buy Simility, Adds Risk Management Abilities
PayPal (PYPL) is set to acquire Simility to strengthen portfolio and improve merchant base.
- American City Business Journals•22 hours ago
PayPal M&A spree continues with $120M Simility buy
PayPal was one of the investors in Palo Alto-based Simility, which had raised $24.7 million since it launched in 2014.
- The Wall Street Journal•23 hours ago
Stocks to Watch: Goldman Sachs, UPS, Chevron, PayPal, Red Hat, Micron, Dollar General
Among the companies with shares expected to trade actively in Friday's session are Goldman Sachs, United Parcel Service, Chevron, PayPal and Red Hat.
- Market Realist•23 hours ago
Square’s Credit Business Is Thriving
Square’s (SQ) business of supplying loans to customers has continued to grow this year, both in terms of loan volume facilitated and number of customers served. Square said that on top of interest earned on loans, the lending business is driving customer engagement across its entire platform, thus stimulating the uptake of its other products and services. Square, PayPal (PYPL) and Amazon (AMZN) are also finding that lending to customers is enabling them to improve customer loyalty, which is important in countering rising competition.
Reuters•yesterdayPayPal to acquire fraud prevention company Simility for $120 million
Palo Alto, California-based Simility sells machine-learning-based technology to help online merchants spot fraudsters and improve risk management. PayPal plans to make Simility's services available to its merchants following the close of the transaction, which is expected by the end of the third quarter, it said.
Reuters•2 days agoPayPal to acquire fraud prevention company Simility for $120 million
Palo Alto, California-based Simility sells machine-learning-based technology to help online merchants spot fraudsters and improve risk management. PayPal plans to make Simility's services available to its merchants following the close of the transaction, which is expected by the end of the third quarter, it said.
- MarketWatch•2 days ago
PayPal announces third significant acquisition in about a month
PayPal Holdings Inc. (pypl) said Thursday afternoon that it has agreed to acquire a fraud-prevention startup for $120 million, the third significant acquisition the payments company has announced since mid-May. Simility, the latest purchase for PayPal, had raised $24.7 million from venture investors that included PayPal, according to FactSet. In May, PayPal announced a $2.2 billion deal for iZettle, and just two days ago, it said it was buying HyperWallet for $400 million. PayPal stock was quiet after Thursday's announcement in after-hours trading, after gaining a couple pennies in the regular session to $85.97.
- Business Wire•2 days ago
PayPal to Acquire Simility to Expand Global Fraud Prevention and Risk Management Capabilities for Merchants
PayPal Holdings, Inc. (PYPL) announced today that it has agreed to acquire Simility, a leading fraud prevention and risk management platform, for a purchase price of $120 million in cash, subject to certain adjustments. The acquisition of Simility will enhance PayPal’s ability to deliver fraud prevention and risk management solutions to merchants globally. “Digital commerce has exploded, and fraudsters have taken note, adapting and developing new methods to carry out their crimes,” said Bill Ready, chief operating officer, PayPal.
Market Realist•2 days agoWhy PayPal Is Acquiring HyperWallet
Payment giant PayPal (PYPL) announced on June 19 that it agreed to acquire HyperWallet for $400.0 million in cash. HyperWallet is an 18-year-old company that helps merchants and small enterprises receive payments for products they sell via online marketplaces.
- Investopedia•2 days ago
PayPal Seen Jumping 18% on Strong Growth
PayPal Holdings Inc. ( PYPL) shares have rocketed upward by 18% this year, driven by strong revenue and earnings growth. Technical charts indicate that PayPal's shares may rise another 18% to more than $100 from its current price in daily trading on Thursday morning. The bullish outlook reflected in the chart and options market comes from a strong fundamental outlook.
- Benzinga•2 days ago
PayPal Stands Out In Crowded Online Payments Space, Atlantic Securities Says In Upgrade
In an online payment space that's in an "evolving" stage with many players, Paypal Holdings Inc (NASDAQ: PYPL ) stands out with a convenient and differentiated checkout experience, according ...
- Barrons.com•2 days ago
Retail Roundup: PayPal Roots for the Little Guys, Tax Trouble?
E-commerce has created a whole new world of opportunity for retailers: Consumers can shop whenever and wherever they want, clicking on that cute sweater they saw on Instagram and buying from a store halfway around the world. Of course, by now we all know the downside to this revolution: The lion's share of benefits has gone to just a handful of the largest retailers, while others struggle to catch up. "With the move to mobile, it's getting harder and harder for retailers to engage customers that are coming to them from new contexts, on mobile or through their social media feeds.
- MarketWatch•2 days ago
These 7 stocks could profit handsomely from a cashless future
The latest instance was when I said something about the telephone poles by the side of the road. Digital research firm eMarketer estimates that mobile payment apps that don’t use a traditional financial institution — dubbed peer-to-peer payments systems — will process $120 billion in transactions this year, up 55% from the prior year. Last year, the New York Times ran a piece about the rise of mobile payments in Asia with the headline “In Urban China, Cash is Rapidly Becoming Obsolete” as estimates for these kinds of payments has hit a $5.5 trillion annual pace — 50 times that of the U.S.
- InvestorPlace•2 days ago
Why Paypal Stock Could Be Your Wallet’s Best Friend
Paypal (NASDAQ:PYPL) boasts one of the best charts in the market right now. While the former can’t get out of their own way, the latter group has been galloping higher like a freshly released thoroughbred. And it’s the second group that PYPL stock calls home. The spate of higher pivot lows of late is signaling increased buying aggression, which will propel PYPL stock to even further heights.
- Simply Wall St.•2 days ago
With An ROE Of 13.13%, Can PayPal Holdings Inc (NASDAQ:PYPL) Catch Up To The Industry?
I am writing today to help inform people who are new to the stock market and want a simplistic look at the return on PayPal Holdings Inc (NASDAQ:PYPL) stock. PayPalRead More...
- Market Realist•3 days ago
How PayPal Expects to Gain from the Acquisition of Hyperwallet
PayPal (PYPL) has announced its acquisition of leading global payout platform Hyperwallet to enhance its payout capabilities and provide an integrated suite of payment solutions to e-commerce platforms and marketplaces around the world. PayPal has agreed to pay $400 million in cash to Hyperwallet and expects the deal to close in the fourth quarter.
- TheStreet.com•3 days ago
3 Must Reads on the Market From TheStreet's Top Columnists
Markets fluctuated on Wednesday, as Fed Chairman Powell said at a European Central Bank conference in Portugal that the central bank was likely to gradually increase interest rates. Comcast and PayPal are holdings in Jim Cramer's Action Alerts PLUS member club.
- Investor's Business Daily•3 days ago
IBD Stock Of The Day: Online Payment Leader PayPal Hits Buy Zone
IBD Stock of the Day: PayPal stock muscled into the buy zone Wednesday. Acquisitions are giving the online payment giant scale against rivals such as Square, analysts said.
