PayPal reported Q3 financial results with revenue reaching $8.6 billion, missing analyst estimates by $110 million. However, the company delivered a non-GAAP EPS of $1.45, which beat expectations by $0.14. While PayPal raised its full-year 2026 outlook and highlighted growth in transaction margins, its Q4 guidance fell short of market expectations. The results also noted significant progress in share repurchases during the quarter.
Analysts expected earnings of $1.31 per share and revenue of $8.71 billion, while the stock closed at $54.99 on October 26 ahead of the expected announcement.
Read the full storyJuly guidance followed 5% revenue growth and a 10% increase in payment volume in the second quarter, while adjusted earnings per share came to $1.38, versus estimates of $1.28.