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PayPal Holdings, Inc. (PYPL) is a California-based global technology company that operates a digital payments platform, enabling consumers and merchants to make payments, process transactions, and transfer money online. Valued at $89 billion by market cap, it serves over 400 million active user accounts worldwide, supporting payments in multiple currencies and across different devices.
Shares of this fintech leader have outperformed the broader market considerably over the past year. PYPL has gained 40.7% over this time frame, while the broader S&P 500 Index ($SPX) has rallied nearly 23.3%. In 2025, PYPL stock is up 4.9%, surpassing SPX’s 3.2% rise on a YTD basis.
