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Jun 30, 2021
PayPal Q2 2021 Earnings Report
PayPal drove strong results, reflecting some of the best performance in its history.
Key Takeaways
PayPal Holdings, Inc. reported strong second-quarter results with TPV reaching $311 billion and active accounts surpassing 400 million. Net revenue grew 19% to $6.24 billion, and non-GAAP EPS increased by 8% to $1.15.
TPV reached $311 billion, growing 40% (36% FXN).
Net revenue was $6.24 billion, growing 19% (17% FXN).
GAAP EPS was $1.00, and non-GAAP EPS was $1.15.
Added 11.4 million Net New Active Accounts (NNAs), ending the quarter with 403 million active accounts.
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Forward Guidance
PayPal provided guidance for Q3 2021 and updated its full-year 2021 outlook.
Positive Outlook
- PayPal expects to add NNAs in the range of 52–55 million.
- PayPal expects TPV growth to be in the range of ~33%-35% on a spot and FXN basis.
- PayPal expects net revenue to grow ~20% at current spot rates and ~18.5% on an FXN basis, to ~$25.75 billion.
- PayPal expects GAAP EPS to be ~$3.49.
- PayPal expects non-GAAP EPS to grow ~21% to ~$4.70.
Challenges Ahead
- PayPal expects GAAP earnings per diluted share to be ~$0.68, compared to $0.86 in the prior year period, and for non- GAAP earnings per diluted share to be approximately ~$1.07, in-line with the prior year period
- GAAP EPS guidance does not include any expectation of net realized and unrealized gains and losses on PayPal’s strategic investment portfolio
- In the third quarter of 2020, GAAP EPS included a net gain of $0.13 on PayPal’s strategic investment portfolio
- Estimated non-GAAP amounts for the three months ending September 30, 2021 reflect adjustments of approximately $510 million, including estimated stock-based compensation expense and related payroll taxes of approximately $400 million
- GAAP EPS guidance includes ~$0.11 of net realized and unrealized gains on PayPal’s strategic investment portfolio
Revenue & Expenses
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