PYPL PayPal Holdings, Inc.

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Executive Summary

Macquarie double-downgraded XYZ from Outperform to Neutral on May 7, slashing its price target from $58 to $50. The move comes as consensus is heavily tilted toward Hold (63.5% of 52 analysts), with the mean target at $52.97 implying 14.5% upside from the current $46.27. Macquarie's new $50 target sits above the $48 median but below the $52.97 mean. The firm has a 55% overall accuracy rate on 441 calls but only a 50% rate on 6 calls for this name, with a below-average average return of 1.1%. Net downgrades outnumber upgrades 2-to-1 over the past 30 days, and EPS revisions for the next quarter are slightly negative (1 up, 2 down). Insider selling persists, with three executives selling shares worth over $700K in March-April, and institutional flows are mixed — a $950M new position from Norges Bank contrasts with exits by Sound Shore and Two Sigma's 74.5% trim. While the rating change aligns with the consensus hold view, the double-downgrade magnitude and price target cut signal growing caution. Next earnings are on July 27, outside the 30-day flag window.

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Consensus & Targets

Of 52 analysts covering XYZ, 4 are Strong Buy (7.7%), 11 are Buy (21.2%), 33 are Hold (63.5%), and 4 are Sell (7.7%). Consensus is overwhelmingly Hold, and Macquarie's downgrade to Neutral brings it in line with the prevailing view.

Among 34 analysts with price targets, the mean is $52.97, median $48, high $147.39, and low $32. Current price of $46.27 implies 14.5% upside to the mean. Macquarie's new $50 target is above the $48 median but below the $52.97 mean, representing a 14% reduction from their prior $58.

Recent Analyst Activity

Over the past 30 days, analyst activity includes 1 upgrade and 2 downgrades, with Mizuho also downgrading to Neutral on April 16. EPS revisions are mixed: current quarter saw 2 upward revisions vs 1 down; next quarter has 1 up vs 2 down; fiscal year end 2026 has 5 up vs 4 down. Net, estimates are slightly negative for the near term but positive for longer horizons.

Firm Track Record — Macquarie

Macquarie accuracy: 55% on 441 calls | avg return: 5.6%

Industry benchmark: mean 51% ± 11%. Top tier: ≥61% (mean + 1σ). Based on 15 firms with ≥5 scored calls.

Macquarie's overall accuracy is 55% on 441 calls with a 5.6% average return. On this specific stock, Macquarie is 3 for 6 (50%) with a mere 1.1% average return, placing it in the 'below average' tier. Top performers on XYZ include Monness, Crespi, Hardt (100% on 3 calls, 19.5% avg return) and Goldman Sachs (100% on 4 calls, 4.2% avg return). The worst-performing firm on this name is Wolfe Research (50% on 2 calls, -21.2% avg return).

Earnings Estimates

Next earnings: Jul 27, 2026

Cross-Platform Signals

Insider sentiment is bearish — three executives (Natali Chris, Keller Frank, Kereere Suzan) sold shares totaling over $700K in March-April, with no insider buys. Congressional activity is mixed (two small sells, two small buys). Institutional flows show divergence: Norges Bank initiated a massive $950M position, but Sound Shore and another fund fully exited, and Two Sigma trimmed 74.5%. Short interest data is unavailable. Overall, the insider selling and institutional exits diverge from the Norges Bank entry, creating a mixed cross-platform picture that does not strongly reinforce the downgrade.

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