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PayPal Holdings, Inc. (PYPL) reported mixed results for Q1 2025, with adjusted earnings per share (EPS) of $1.33 surpassing the $1.16 consensus estimate, marking its fifth consecutive quarter of earnings growth. However, revenue grew by only 1% year-over-year to $7.79 billion, missing the $7.84 billion estimate, while total payment volumes rose 3% to $417.2 billion, and payment transactions declined 7% to $6 billion. Operating margins improved, with the adjusted operating margin increasing by 257 basis points to 20.7%. Despite maintaining its full-year adjusted EPS guidance of $4.95 to $5.10, aligning with analyst estimates, concerns over tariffs, competitive pressures, and branded checkout growth have tempered investor sentiment. Analysts have also noted risks tied to PayPal's exposure to cross-border transactions and macroeconomic challenges. Strategically, PayPal is focusing on growth areas, including cryptocurrency and "Buy Now, Pay Later" (BNPL) services. The company is advancing its PayPal USD (PYUSD) stablecoin initiatives, integrating it into the Solana blockchain, partnering with Coinbase, and offering rewards for PYUSD holders. Meanwhile, its BNPL service has seen strong adoption, with users spending 33% more per transaction and completing 17% more transactions than the company average. Despite these efforts, analysts remain divided on PayPal's near-term outlook, with the average 12-month price target declining by 10.43% to $89.29, reflecting ongoing concerns about macroeconomic risks and competitive pressures.
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