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PYPL vs. AAPL, AFRM, AMZN, COIN, and EBAY

Should you buy PayPal stock or one of its competitors? PayPal's main competitors and comparable companies include Apple (AAPL), Affirm (AFRM), Amazon.com (AMZN), Coinbase Global (COIN), and eBay (EBAY). Companies are selected based on similarities in market, industry, and size.

How does PayPal compare to Apple?

Apple (NASDAQ:AAPL) and PayPal (NASDAQ:PYPL) are related large-cap companies, but which is the better business? We will compare the two businesses based on the strength of their analyst recommendations, profitability, dividends, valuation, risk, earnings, media sentiment and institutional ownership.

Apple pays an annual dividend of $1.08 per share and has a dividend yield of 0.3%. PayPal pays an annual dividend of $0.56 per share and has a dividend yield of 1.0%. Apple pays out 12.0% of its earnings in the form of a dividend. PayPal pays out 10.7% of its earnings in the form of a dividend. Both companies have healthy payout ratios and should be able to cover their dividend payments with earnings for the next several years. Apple has raised its dividend for 14 consecutive years. PayPal is clearly the better dividend stock, given its higher yield and lower payout ratio.

Apple has higher revenue and earnings than PayPal. PayPal is trading at a lower price-to-earnings ratio than Apple, indicating that it is currently the more affordable of the two stocks.

CompanyGross RevenuePrice/Sales RatioNet IncomeEarnings Per SharePrice/Earnings Ratio
Apple$478.83B10.58$132.18B$8.9738.86
PayPal$33.17B1.47$5.23B$5.2411.22

Apple has a beta of 1.07, indicating that its share price is 7% more volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, PayPal has a beta of 1.33, indicating that its share price is 33% more volatile than the broader market.

67.7% of Apple shares are owned by institutional investors. Comparatively, 68.3% of PayPal shares are owned by institutional investors. 0.1% of Apple shares are owned by insiders. Comparatively, 0.6% of PayPal shares are owned by insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that endowments, hedge funds and large money managers believe a company will outperform the market over the long term.

Apple presently has a consensus target price of $343.74, indicating a potential downside of 1.38%. PayPal has a consensus target price of $55.94, indicating a potential downside of 4.83%. Given Apple's stronger consensus rating and higher probable upside, analysts plainly believe Apple is more favorable than PayPal.

Company Sell Ratings Hold Ratings Buy Ratings Strong Buy Ratings Rating Score
Apple
4 Sell rating(s)
13 Hold rating(s)
24 Buy rating(s)
2 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.56
PayPal
6 Sell rating(s)
32 Hold rating(s)
8 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.04

In the previous week, Apple had 264 more articles in the media than PayPal. MarketBeat recorded 298 mentions for Apple and 34 mentions for PayPal. PayPal's average media sentiment score of 0.78 beat Apple's score of 0.48 indicating that PayPal is being referred to more favorably in the news media.

Company Very Positive Positive Neutral Negative Very Negative Overall Sentiment
Apple
137 Very Positive mention(s)
43 Positive mention(s)
54 Neutral mention(s)
40 Negative mention(s)
12 Very Negative mention(s)
Neutral
PayPal
16 Very Positive mention(s)
4 Positive mention(s)
7 Neutral mention(s)
4 Negative mention(s)
1 Very Negative mention(s)
Positive

Apple has a net margin of 27.60% compared to PayPal's net margin of 13.78%. Apple's return on equity of 125.35% beat PayPal's return on equity.

Company Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets
Apple27.60% 125.35% 33.76%
PayPal 13.78%24.39%5.97%

Summary

Apple beats PayPal on 14 of the 20 factors compared between the two stocks.

How does PayPal compare to Affirm?

Affirm (NASDAQ:AFRM) and PayPal (NASDAQ:PYPL) are both large-cap finance companies, but which is the superior business? We will contrast the two companies based on the strength of their dividends, valuation, profitability, institutional ownership, media sentiment, earnings, risk and analyst recommendations.

Affirm has a net margin of 43.86% compared to PayPal's net margin of 13.78%. Affirm's return on equity of 43.38% beat PayPal's return on equity.

Company Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets
Affirm43.86% 43.38% 13.80%
PayPal 13.78%24.39%5.97%

Affirm has a beta of 3.74, meaning that its stock price is 274% more volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, PayPal has a beta of 1.33, meaning that its stock price is 33% more volatile than the broader market.

69.3% of Affirm shares are owned by institutional investors. Comparatively, 68.3% of PayPal shares are owned by institutional investors. 10.6% of Affirm shares are owned by insiders. Comparatively, 0.6% of PayPal shares are owned by insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that hedge funds, large money managers and endowments believe a stock will outperform the market over the long term.

Affirm presently has a consensus target price of $95.96, indicating a potential upside of 45.51%. PayPal has a consensus target price of $55.94, indicating a potential downside of 4.83%. Given Affirm's stronger consensus rating and higher possible upside, analysts plainly believe Affirm is more favorable than PayPal.

Company Sell Ratings Hold Ratings Buy Ratings Strong Buy Ratings Rating Score
Affirm
0 Sell rating(s)
7 Hold rating(s)
25 Buy rating(s)
1 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.82
PayPal
6 Sell rating(s)
32 Hold rating(s)
8 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.04

PayPal has higher revenue and earnings than Affirm. PayPal is trading at a lower price-to-earnings ratio than Affirm, indicating that it is currently the more affordable of the two stocks.

CompanyGross RevenuePrice/Sales RatioNet IncomeEarnings Per SharePrice/Earnings Ratio
Affirm$4.26B5.22$1.93B$5.7611.45
PayPal$33.17B1.47$5.23B$5.2411.22

In the previous week, Affirm had 4 more articles in the media than PayPal. MarketBeat recorded 38 mentions for Affirm and 34 mentions for PayPal. PayPal's average media sentiment score of 0.78 beat Affirm's score of 0.21 indicating that PayPal is being referred to more favorably in the news media.

Company Very Positive Positive Neutral Negative Very Negative Overall Sentiment
Affirm
6 Very Positive mention(s)
0 Positive mention(s)
17 Neutral mention(s)
6 Negative mention(s)
0 Very Negative mention(s)
Neutral
PayPal
16 Very Positive mention(s)
4 Positive mention(s)
7 Neutral mention(s)
4 Negative mention(s)
1 Very Negative mention(s)
Positive

Summary

Affirm beats PayPal on 14 of the 17 factors compared between the two stocks.

How does PayPal compare to Amazon.com?

Amazon.com (NASDAQ:AMZN) and PayPal (NASDAQ:PYPL) are related large-cap companies, but which is the better investment? We will compare the two businesses based on the strength of their media sentiment, profitability, valuation, institutional ownership, risk, dividends, earnings and analyst recommendations.

In the previous week, Amazon.com had 273 more articles in the media than PayPal. MarketBeat recorded 307 mentions for Amazon.com and 34 mentions for PayPal. Amazon.com's average media sentiment score of 0.89 beat PayPal's score of 0.78 indicating that Amazon.com is being referred to more favorably in the media.

Company Very Positive Positive Neutral Negative Very Negative Overall Sentiment
Amazon.com
176 Very Positive mention(s)
64 Positive mention(s)
35 Neutral mention(s)
26 Negative mention(s)
4 Very Negative mention(s)
Positive
PayPal
16 Very Positive mention(s)
4 Positive mention(s)
7 Neutral mention(s)
4 Negative mention(s)
1 Very Negative mention(s)
Positive

Amazon.com has a net margin of 16.90% compared to PayPal's net margin of 13.78%. PayPal's return on equity of 24.39% beat Amazon.com's return on equity.

Company Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets
Amazon.com16.90% 15.72% 7.79%
PayPal 13.78%24.39%5.97%

Amazon.com has a beta of 1.49, meaning that its share price is 49% more volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, PayPal has a beta of 1.33, meaning that its share price is 33% more volatile than the broader market.

Amazon.com has higher revenue and earnings than PayPal. PayPal is trading at a lower price-to-earnings ratio than Amazon.com, indicating that it is currently the more affordable of the two stocks.

CompanyGross RevenuePrice/Sales RatioNet IncomeEarnings Per SharePrice/Earnings Ratio
Amazon.com$716.92B4.09$77.67B$12.3721.90
PayPal$33.17B1.47$5.23B$5.2411.22

72.2% of Amazon.com shares are held by institutional investors. Comparatively, 68.3% of PayPal shares are held by institutional investors. 8.9% of Amazon.com shares are held by company insiders. Comparatively, 0.6% of PayPal shares are held by company insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that large money managers, endowments and hedge funds believe a stock will outperform the market over the long term.

Amazon.com currently has a consensus price target of $321.74, indicating a potential upside of 18.78%. PayPal has a consensus price target of $55.94, indicating a potential downside of 4.83%. Given Amazon.com's stronger consensus rating and higher possible upside, equities analysts plainly believe Amazon.com is more favorable than PayPal.

Company Sell Ratings Hold Ratings Buy Ratings Strong Buy Ratings Rating Score
Amazon.com
0 Sell rating(s)
3 Hold rating(s)
55 Buy rating(s)
2 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.98
PayPal
6 Sell rating(s)
32 Hold rating(s)
8 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.04

Summary

Amazon.com beats PayPal on 16 of the 17 factors compared between the two stocks.

How does PayPal compare to Coinbase Global?

Coinbase Global (NASDAQ:COIN) and PayPal (NASDAQ:PYPL) are both large-cap finance companies, but which is the better business? We will contrast the two businesses based on the strength of their earnings, media sentiment, risk, valuation, profitability, analyst recommendations, institutional ownership and dividends.

In the previous week, Coinbase Global had 15 more articles in the media than PayPal. MarketBeat recorded 49 mentions for Coinbase Global and 34 mentions for PayPal. PayPal's average media sentiment score of 0.78 beat Coinbase Global's score of 0.36 indicating that PayPal is being referred to more favorably in the news media.

Company Very Positive Positive Neutral Negative Very Negative Overall Sentiment
Coinbase Global
18 Very Positive mention(s)
6 Positive mention(s)
11 Neutral mention(s)
8 Negative mention(s)
4 Very Negative mention(s)
Neutral
PayPal
16 Very Positive mention(s)
4 Positive mention(s)
7 Neutral mention(s)
4 Negative mention(s)
1 Very Negative mention(s)
Positive

Coinbase Global has a beta of 3.35, indicating that its stock price is 235% more volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, PayPal has a beta of 1.33, indicating that its stock price is 33% more volatile than the broader market.

PayPal has a net margin of 13.78% compared to Coinbase Global's net margin of -12.46%. PayPal's return on equity of 24.39% beat Coinbase Global's return on equity.

Company Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets
Coinbase Global-12.46% 0.76% 0.37%
PayPal 13.78%24.39%5.97%

Coinbase Global presently has a consensus target price of $209.88, indicating a potential upside of 58.85%. PayPal has a consensus target price of $55.94, indicating a potential downside of 4.83%. Given Coinbase Global's stronger consensus rating and higher probable upside, analysts clearly believe Coinbase Global is more favorable than PayPal.

Company Sell Ratings Hold Ratings Buy Ratings Strong Buy Ratings Rating Score
Coinbase Global
4 Sell rating(s)
12 Hold rating(s)
21 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.46
PayPal
6 Sell rating(s)
32 Hold rating(s)
8 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.04

68.8% of Coinbase Global shares are owned by institutional investors. Comparatively, 68.3% of PayPal shares are owned by institutional investors. 16.7% of Coinbase Global shares are owned by insiders. Comparatively, 0.6% of PayPal shares are owned by insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that endowments, hedge funds and large money managers believe a company is poised for long-term growth.

PayPal has higher revenue and earnings than Coinbase Global. Coinbase Global is trading at a lower price-to-earnings ratio than PayPal, indicating that it is currently the more affordable of the two stocks.

CompanyGross RevenuePrice/Sales RatioNet IncomeEarnings Per SharePrice/Earnings Ratio
Coinbase Global$7.18B4.87$1.26B-$2.83N/A
PayPal$33.17B1.47$5.23B$5.2411.22

Summary

Coinbase Global and PayPal tied by winning 8 of the 16 factors compared between the two stocks.

How does PayPal compare to eBay?

eBay (NASDAQ:EBAY) and PayPal (NASDAQ:PYPL) are related large-cap companies, but which is the better business? We will compare the two companies based on the strength of their valuation, institutional ownership, analyst recommendations, risk, profitability, dividends, earnings and media sentiment.

eBay has a net margin of 16.84% compared to PayPal's net margin of 13.78%. eBay's return on equity of 49.20% beat PayPal's return on equity.

Company Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets
eBay16.84% 49.20% 12.47%
PayPal 13.78%24.39%5.97%

eBay pays an annual dividend of $1.24 per share and has a dividend yield of 1.0%. PayPal pays an annual dividend of $0.56 per share and has a dividend yield of 1.0%. eBay pays out 27.1% of its earnings in the form of a dividend. PayPal pays out 10.7% of its earnings in the form of a dividend. Both companies have healthy payout ratios and should be able to cover their dividend payments with earnings for the next several years. eBay has increased its dividend for 7 consecutive years. eBay is clearly the better dividend stock, given its higher yield and longer track record of dividend growth.

eBay currently has a consensus price target of $123.52, suggesting a potential downside of 0.00%. PayPal has a consensus price target of $55.94, suggesting a potential downside of 4.83%. Given eBay's stronger consensus rating and higher probable upside, research analysts clearly believe eBay is more favorable than PayPal.

Company Sell Ratings Hold Ratings Buy Ratings Strong Buy Ratings Rating Score
eBay
2 Sell rating(s)
16 Hold rating(s)
17 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.43
PayPal
6 Sell rating(s)
32 Hold rating(s)
8 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.04

87.5% of eBay shares are held by institutional investors. Comparatively, 68.3% of PayPal shares are held by institutional investors. 0.7% of eBay shares are held by insiders. Comparatively, 0.6% of PayPal shares are held by insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that hedge funds, endowments and large money managers believe a stock is poised for long-term growth.

eBay has a beta of 1.3, indicating that its share price is 30% more volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, PayPal has a beta of 1.33, indicating that its share price is 33% more volatile than the broader market.

PayPal has higher revenue and earnings than eBay. PayPal is trading at a lower price-to-earnings ratio than eBay, indicating that it is currently the more affordable of the two stocks.

CompanyGross RevenuePrice/Sales RatioNet IncomeEarnings Per SharePrice/Earnings Ratio
eBay$11.10B4.89$2.03B$4.5826.97
PayPal$33.17B1.47$5.23B$5.2411.22

In the previous week, PayPal had 4 more articles in the media than eBay. MarketBeat recorded 34 mentions for PayPal and 30 mentions for eBay. PayPal's average media sentiment score of 0.78 beat eBay's score of 0.52 indicating that PayPal is being referred to more favorably in the news media.

Company Very Positive Positive Neutral Negative Very Negative Overall Sentiment
eBay
14 Very Positive mention(s)
1 Positive mention(s)
9 Neutral mention(s)
2 Negative mention(s)
1 Very Negative mention(s)
Positive
PayPal
16 Very Positive mention(s)
4 Positive mention(s)
7 Neutral mention(s)
4 Negative mention(s)
1 Very Negative mention(s)
Positive

Summary

eBay beats PayPal on 12 of the 19 factors compared between the two stocks.

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Media Sentiment Over Time

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PYPL vs. The Competition

MetricPayPalFinancial Services IndustryFinance SectorNASDAQ Exchange
Market Cap$49.00B$30.21B$14.06B$12.26B
Dividend Yield0.95%6.99%4.87%4.43%
P/E Ratio11.2630.1721.3230.63
Price / Sales1.436.875.145.91
Price / Cash9.1820.8920.3822.66
Price / Book2.522.991.833.84
Net Income$5.23B$1.12B$1.32B$389.92M
7 Day Performance-2.01%-2.63%-0.63%-0.94%
1 Month Performance6.23%-3.46%0.21%-6.08%
1 Year Performance-12.48%-10.39%5.11%-5.79%

PayPal Competitors List

CompanyMarketRankShare PriceAnalysts' Price Target1Y Price PerformanceMarket CapRevenueP/E RatioEmployee CountIndicator(s)
PYPL
PayPal
3.2445 of 5 stars
$58.99
+0.4%
$55.94
-5.2%
-11.3%$49.00B$34.30B11.2623,800
AAPL
Apple
3.6909 of 5 stars
$344.63
-1.2%
$340.49
-1.2%
+29.4%$5.03T$416.16B39.52166,000
AFRM
Affirm
4.4 of 5 stars
$73.47
-1.8%
$97.41
+32.6%
-13.3%$24.79B$4.26B13.312,358
AMZN
Amazon.com
4.8098 of 5 stars
$240.35
-1.4%
$320.86
+33.5%
+9.0%$2.59T$716.92B19.431,576,000
COIN
Coinbase Global
3.6504 of 5 stars
$143.54
-10.6%
$216.57
+50.9%
-58.4%$37.87B$7.18BN/A4,951

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This page (NASDAQ:PYPL) was last updated on 11/11/2026 by MarketBeat.com Staff.
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