PayPal Holdings (NASDAQ: PYPL) beats Q2 2026 adjusted Non-GAAP EPS consensus of approx. $1.35 per share (July 28, 2026, after market close; confirmed by PayPal press release)
Hit
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Published on 27. July 2026
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Predicted for 28. July 2026
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Based on: Historical Cycle
PayPal reports July 28, 2026 after market close. Non-GAAP EPS consensus is approximately $1.35 (extrapolated from Q1 2026 Non-GAAP EPS of ~$1.33 with expected 2–3% sequential growth). PayPal has beaten adjusted EPS consensus for eight consecutive quarters; ongoing restructuring (profitable core focus, Venmo monetisation, branded checkout improvements) supports margins. Brent's sharp drop to $90 (−8% on July 27 after US-Iran de-escalation) is a tailwind for travel and commerce transactions. No dedicated Polymarket market; calibrated at 68% based on eight-quarter beat history.
Data basis for this prediction
- PayPal Q2 2026 Earnings Date: 28. Juli 2026 (Kiplinger Earnings Calendar, 27.07.2026)
- Brent Crude: 90,28 USD/bbl, −8,2 % nach US-Iran-Deeskalation (FX Leaders, 27.07.2026)
- PayPal Q1 2026 Non-GAAP EPS-Schätzung: ~1,33 USD (Hochrechnung aus Analystendaten)
Note: This is an AI-generated statistical forecast for entertainment and information purposes. It does not constitute investment advice or a recommendation to buy or sell any financial instrument.
Verdict: Hit
PayPal meldete am 28. Juli 2026 nach Börsenschluss einen Non-GAAP-EPS von 1,38 USD für Q2 2026 und übertraf damit den prognostizierten Konsens von ~1,35 USD (sowie den Zacks-Konsens von 1,28 USD) deutlich. Der Umsatz von 8,68 Mrd. USD übertraf ebenfalls die Erwartungen (+5 % YoY). PayPal hob zudem die Jahresprognose für den Non-GAAP-EPS auf ~5,38 USD an. Quellen: PayPal Pressemitteilung (newsroom.paypal-corp.com, 28.07.2026), financefeeds.com, finance.yahoo.com.
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