Royal Bank Of Canada Lowers Paysafe (NYSE:PSFE) Price Target to $9.00

Paysafe (NYSE:PSFE) had its price objective dropped by equities researchers at Royal Bank Of Canada from $10.00 to $9.00 in a report released on Wednesday,Benzinga reports. The firm currently has a “sector perform” rating on the stock. Royal Bank Of Canada’s price objective suggests a potential upside of 17.04% from the company’s previous close.

PSFE has been the topic of a number of other reports. Zacks Research raised shares of Paysafe from a “strong sell” rating to a “hold” rating in a research report on Friday, January 23rd. BTIG Research lowered their price target on shares of Paysafe from $11.00 to $10.00 and set a “buy” rating on the stock in a report on Tuesday. Weiss Ratings reissued a “sell (d-)” rating on shares of Paysafe in a research note on Thursday, January 22nd. Susquehanna cut their price objective on shares of Paysafe from $15.00 to $9.00 and set a “neutral” rating on the stock in a research report on Friday, November 14th. Finally, UBS Group decreased their target price on shares of Paysafe from $12.00 to $7.00 and set a “sell” rating for the company in a research report on Friday, November 14th. One investment analyst has rated the stock with a Buy rating, four have issued a Hold rating and two have given a Sell rating to the company. According to data from MarketBeat, the company has an average rating of “Reduce” and a consensus price target of $9.81.

Paysafe Stock Performance

Shares of PSFE stock opened at $7.69 on Wednesday. The company has a market capitalization of $460.54 million, a price-to-earnings ratio of -2.44, a P/E/G ratio of 0.38 and a beta of 1.75. Paysafe has a 1-year low of $5.95 and a 1-year high of $18.15. The company has a current ratio of 1.24, a quick ratio of 1.18 and a debt-to-equity ratio of 3.98. The stock’s fifty day simple moving average is $7.19 and its 200-day simple moving average is $9.74.

Paysafe (NYSE:PSFE) last announced its quarterly earnings data on Tuesday, March 3rd. The company reported $0.46 EPS for the quarter, topping analysts’ consensus estimates of $0.36 by $0.10. Paysafe had a positive return on equity of 11.55% and a negative net margin of 10.73%.The firm had revenue of $438.36 million during the quarter, compared to analyst estimates of $441.07 million. Paysafe has set its FY 2026 guidance at 2.120-2.32 EPS. On average, sell-side analysts predict that Paysafe will post 1.87 earnings per share for the current fiscal year.

Institutional Trading of Paysafe

A number of institutional investors and hedge funds have recently modified their holdings of PSFE. Spire Wealth Management grew its stake in Paysafe by 33.4% in the 2nd quarter. Spire Wealth Management now owns 3,795 shares of the company’s stock valued at $48,000 after buying an additional 950 shares during the last quarter. Tower Research Capital LLC TRC boosted its holdings in Paysafe by 143.1% during the second quarter. Tower Research Capital LLC TRC now owns 5,548 shares of the company’s stock valued at $70,000 after acquiring an additional 3,266 shares during the period. Quantbot Technologies LP acquired a new stake in shares of Paysafe in the second quarter valued at about $106,000. Magnetar Financial LLC bought a new position in shares of Paysafe in the second quarter worth about $129,000. Finally, State of Alaska Department of Revenue acquired a new position in shares of Paysafe during the 4th quarter worth about $83,000. 54.39% of the stock is currently owned by institutional investors and hedge funds.

Trending Headlines about Paysafe

Here are the key news stories impacting Paysafe this week:

• Positive Sentiment: Q4 beat and constructive 2026 guidance: Paysafe reported $0.46 EPS vs. $0.36 expected and provided FY‑2026 guidance that suggests earnings and EBITDA growth should help reduce leverage — a near‑term catalyst supporting the rally. Paysafe Beats Earnings
• Positive Sentiment: Analyst commentary highlighting recovery prospects: Coverage notes the 2026 outlook “confirms the sky is not falling,” pointing to convergence of reported and organic growth and a plan to push net leverage below 5x — supports confidence in operational recovery. Paysafe: 2026 Outlook
• Neutral Sentiment: BTIG trimmed its price target to $10.00 — a downward revision but still above current levels, so it’s a mixed signal for upside potential. BTIG Lowers Price Target
• Neutral Sentiment: RBC cut its target to $9.00 and moved to “sector perform” — a modest downgrade that reduces near‑term upside expectations but does not signal a sell recommendation. RBC Lowers Target
• Negative Sentiment: UBS cut target to $6.75 and set a “sell” rating — a negative analyst action that increases downside pressure and may weigh on investor sentiment. UBS Lowers Target to $6.75
• Negative Sentiment: Widespread class‑action notices and lead‑plaintiff deadlines: Multiple law firms are publicizing a securities‑fraud class action covering purchases from March 4, 2025 to November 12, 2025 and urging investors to apply by April 7, 2026 — this raises legal and settlement risk that can cap the stock’s recovery. Class Action Notice (Rosen Law)

About Paysafe

Paysafe is a global payments provider that delivers a comprehensive suite of online and offline payment solutions. The company operates a diverse portfolio of products, including digital wallets under the Skrill and Neteller brands, prepaid voucher services through paysafecard, and integrated payment processing solutions for merchants. Paysafe’s platform is designed to serve a wide range of industries, from e-commerce and digital goods to gaming, financial services, and regulated verticals, offering tailored risk and compliance management alongside its core transaction capabilities.

Founded through a series of mergers and strategic acquisitions, Paysafe traces its origins to the launch of paysafecard in 2000 and the establishment of Optimal Payments in 1996.