PayPal (NASDAQ:PYPL) Shares Unloaded Rep. Mark Alford

Representative Mark Alford (Republican-Missouri) recently sold shares of PayPal Holdings, Inc. (NASDAQ:PYPL). In a filing disclosed on March 31st, the Representative disclosed that they had sold between $1,001 and $15,000 in PayPal stock on March 16th. The trade occurred in the Representative’s “PUTNAM INVESTMENTS” account.

Representative Mark Alford also recently made the following trade(s):

• Sold $1,001 – $15,000 in shares of Apple (NASDAQ:AAPL) on 3/16/2026.
• Sold $1,001 – $15,000 in shares of Berkshire Hathaway (NYSE:BRK.B) on 3/16/2026.
• Sold $1,001 – $15,000 in shares of AT&T (NYSE:T) on 3/16/2026.
• Sold $1,001 – $15,000 in shares of SPDR S&P 500 Buyback ETF (NYSEARCA:SPYB) on 3/16/2026.
• Sold $1,001 – $15,000 in shares of Amazon.com (NASDAQ:AMZN) on 3/16/2026.

PayPal Stock Performance

NASDAQ:PYPL opened at $45.34 on Friday. The company has a market capitalization of $41.74 billion, a P/E ratio of 8.38, a P/E/G ratio of 1.33 and a beta of 1.40. The business has a fifty day simple moving average of $45.39 and a two-hundred day simple moving average of $57.50. The company has a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.49, a current ratio of 1.29 and a quick ratio of 1.29. PayPal Holdings, Inc. has a 1 year low of $38.46 and a 1 year high of $79.50.

PayPal (NASDAQ:PYPL) last issued its quarterly earnings results on Tuesday, February 3rd. The credit services provider reported $1.23 EPS for the quarter, missing analysts’ consensus estimates of $1.29 by ($0.06). The firm had revenue of $8.68 billion for the quarter, compared to analysts’ expectations of $8.82 billion. PayPal had a net margin of 15.77% and a return on equity of 25.42%. The firm’s quarterly revenue was up 4.0% on a year-over-year basis. During the same period in the prior year, the company earned $1.19 EPS. On average, analysts expect that PayPal Holdings, Inc. will post 5.03 earnings per share for the current year.

PayPal Announces Dividend

The company also recently announced a quarterly dividend, which was paid on Wednesday, March 25th. Shareholders of record on Wednesday, March 4th were given a $0.14 dividend. This represents a $0.56 dividend on an annualized basis and a yield of 1.2%. The ex-dividend date of this dividend was Wednesday, March 4th. PayPal’s dividend payout ratio (DPR) is currently 10.35%.

Key Headlines Impacting PayPal

Here are the key news stories impacting PayPal this week:

• Positive Sentiment: PayPal is investing in product-led growth — the company disclosed a $400M push to revive its branded checkout, signaling management is prioritizing merchant conversion and revenue monetization. PayPal Invests $400M to Revive Checkout Growth
• Positive Sentiment: PayPal is participating in stablecoin and cross‑border initiatives alongside Convera and Nium, which could open lower‑cost rails and new revenue streams if regulators and integration go smoothly. Stablecoins roll on as rules evolve
• Neutral Sentiment: Loop Capital initiated coverage with a Hold and a $46 target, underscoring execution risks and a cautious near‑term view on margins and EPS growth. Loop Capital Initiates Coverage on PayPal
• Neutral Sentiment: Merchant adoption examples (e.g., American Water accepting PayPal/Venmo/Apple Pay) show continued wallet utility but are incremental to scale and monetization. American Water Offers Convenient Ways for Customers to Pay
• Negative Sentiment: Multiple law firms have filed or alerted investors to securities class actions tied to the February CEO change and the withdrawal of long‑term targets; lead‑plaintiff deadlines (April 20, 2026) and potential damages raise near‑term legal risk and uncertainty. Labaton Keller Sucharow Announces Expanded Securities Class Action
• Negative Sentiment: Coverage and commentary are highlighting a governance/strategy gap after the CEO ouster and withdrawn guidance, which could weigh on sentiment and valuation until management clearly re‑establishes targets and execution. PayPal Lawsuits And CEO Shakeup Put Focus On Valuation Gap
• Negative Sentiment: Analyst and market signals are mixed: Quiver/secondary coverage notes heavy insider selling, divergent price targets (median ~ $56.5), and institutional rebalancing — factors that can prolong valuation pressure despite a low P/E. PayPal Stock Opinions on Loop Capital Coverage

Analyst Ratings Changes

Several equities research analysts have commented on PYPL shares. Bank of America began coverage on shares of PayPal in a report on Thursday, March 5th. They set a “neutral” rating and a $48.00 price objective on the stock. KGI Securities reiterated a “hold” rating and issued a $55.00 target price on shares of PayPal in a research note on Monday, March 2nd. Wall Street Zen cut shares of PayPal from a “buy” rating to a “hold” rating in a research note on Sunday, January 18th. BTIG Research reaffirmed a “neutral” rating on shares of PayPal in a report on Tuesday, February 3rd. Finally, Stephens reduced their price objective on shares of PayPal from $65.00 to $45.00 and set an “equal weight” rating for the company in a research note on Wednesday, February 4th. Eight research analysts have rated the stock with a Buy rating, thirty-one have given a Hold rating and six have assigned a Sell rating to the stock. According to data from MarketBeat, the company presently has a consensus rating of “Hold” and a consensus target price of $58.11.

Insider Buying and Selling

In related news, insider Suzan Kereere sold 13,515 shares of PayPal stock in a transaction on Tuesday, March 3rd. The stock was sold at an average price of $46.02, for a total transaction of $621,960.30. Following the completion of the sale, the insider owned 30,983 shares of the company’s stock, valued at approximately $1,425,837.66. This trade represents a 30.37% decrease in their ownership of the stock. The transaction was disclosed in a filing with the Securities & Exchange Commission, which is accessible through the SEC website. Also, EVP Frank Keller sold 29,581 shares of the business’s stock in a transaction dated Tuesday, March 3rd. The stock was sold at an average price of $46.02, for a total value of $1,361,317.62. Following the transaction, the executive vice president owned 51,567 shares of the company’s stock, valued at approximately $2,373,113.34. The trade was a 36.45% decrease in their ownership of the stock. The SEC filing for this sale provides additional information. Over the last quarter, insiders have sold 87,608 shares of company stock worth $3,831,535. Corporate insiders own 0.08% of the company’s stock.

Institutional Investors Weigh In On PayPal

Several hedge funds and other institutional investors have recently modified their holdings of the stock. Norges Bank bought a new stake in PayPal during the 4th quarter worth approximately $949,758,000. Vanguard Group Inc. lifted its stake in PayPal by 6.5% in the 4th quarter. Vanguard Group Inc. now owns 90,376,927 shares of the credit services provider’s stock worth $5,276,205,000 after purchasing an additional 5,534,462 shares in the last quarter. AQR Capital Management LLC boosted its holdings in PayPal by 143.4% in the 4th quarter. AQR Capital Management LLC now owns 5,089,586 shares of the credit services provider’s stock valued at $297,130,000 after purchasing an additional 2,998,286 shares during the period. Dimensional Fund Advisors LP grew its position in shares of PayPal by 35.9% during the 3rd quarter. Dimensional Fund Advisors LP now owns 8,177,536 shares of the credit services provider’s stock valued at $548,520,000 after purchasing an additional 2,160,227 shares in the last quarter. Finally, Lazard Asset Management LLC grew its position in shares of PayPal by 1,066.0% during the 2nd quarter. Lazard Asset Management LLC now owns 2,106,215 shares of the credit services provider’s stock valued at $156,532,000 after purchasing an additional 1,925,583 shares in the last quarter. 68.32% of the stock is currently owned by institutional investors.

About Representative Alford

Mark Alford (Republican Party) is a member of the U.S. House, representing Missouri’s 4th Congressional District. He assumed office on January 3, 2023. His current term ends on January 3, 2027.

Alford (Republican Party) is running for re-election to the U.S. House to represent Missouri’s 4th Congressional District. He declared candidacy for the 2026 election.

Mark Alford graduated from Baytown Sterling High School in 1982. Alford’s career experience includes working as a team lead and realtor with ReeceNichols Real Estate and the team lead manager with VortexKC/Chartwell.

About PayPal

PayPal Holdings, Inc operates a global digital payments platform that enables consumers and merchants to send and receive payments online, on mobile devices and at the point of sale. The company provides a broad set of payment solutions, including a digital wallet, merchant payment processing, checkout services, invoicing and fraud-management tools. PayPal’s platform is designed to support e-commerce, in-person retail and person-to-person transfers, targeting both individual consumers and businesses of varying sizes.

Key products and services in PayPal’s portfolio include the PayPal wallet and checkout ecosystem, the Venmo peer-to-peer mobile app, Braintree’s developer-focused payment gateway, Xoom for international money transfers, and PayPal Credit and buy-now-pay-later options.