PayPal (PYPL) Stock Forecast: Headed to $141 by 2030?

Here’s a detailed look at what analysts at 24/7 Wall St. are projecting for PayPal Holdings, Inc. (NASDAQ: PYPL) through 2030: Though PayPal’s shares have declined roughly 30% year‑to‑date and are still down more than 78% from their July 2021 peak, the fintech giant is considered to have upside potential thanks to favorable market trends. The global fintech services market is expected to grow at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of ~17.5% from 2023 to 2030; in the U.S., it’s forecast at ~16.6%. PayPal’s recent results remain solid: In Q3 the company reported EPS of $1.34 versus an expected $1.19, and revenue of $8.42 billion vs. $8.25 billion expected — growth of 11.7% and 7.3% respectively, year over year. Three key growth drivers identified: (1) the explosion of digital payments (global value projected to rise to about $36.75 trillion by 2029) ; (2) PayPal’s strong earnings and free‑cash‑flow track record (free cash flow went from $3.37 billion in 2019 to roughly $6.71 billion trailing twelve months) ; (3) expansion into credit and “Buy Now, Pay Later” services, a segment projected to grow at ~24.3% CAGR from 2023 to 2030 Analyst consensus: Among about 30 analysts covering the stock, the rating is “Moderate Buy” — 11 giving a Buy, 16 a Hold, and 3 a Sell. Price targets: By end of 2025, 24/7 Wall St. projects a target of ~$81.15 per share (≈33.7% upside). Beyond that, year‑by‑year targets are: 2026 ~$89.76, 2027 ~$102.37, 2028 ~$110.88, 2029 ~$132.16, and by 2030 ~$141 — a potential gain of ~132% from current levels. Revenue & EPS forecasts: Revenue is projected to climb from ~$33.663 billion in 2025 to ~$52.076 billion by 2030; EPS to grow from ~$4.93 in 2025 to ~$9.59 in 2030. Bottom line: While PayPal has struggled with competition and share‑price headwinds since its peak, its position in a fast‑growing market and its initiatives in adjacent financial services give analysts reason to believe there’s meaningful upside ahead — albeit with risks to consider. #PayPal #FintechGrowth #StockForecast #InvestingTrends #SlimScan #GrowthStocks #CANSLIM