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Jun 30, 2023

PayPal Q2 2023 Earnings Report

PayPal had a solid performance in Q2 2023, with revenue at the high end of guidance and continued investment in key initiatives.

Key Takeaways

PayPal's Q2 2023 results demonstrated continued momentum, with revenue at the high end of guidance. The company's investments are paying off, and they are well-positioned to grow their leadership in digital payments. Total Payment Volume grew by 11% and Net Revenues increased by 7%.

Total payment volume (TPV) of $376.5 billion, growing 11% on a spot and FX-neutral (FXN) basis

Net revenues of $7.3 billion, growing 7% and 8% FXN

GAAP EPS of $0.92 compared to ($0.29) in Q2'22; non-GAAP EPS of $1.16 compared to $0.93 in Q2'22, growing 24%

In Q2'23, repurchased approximately 22 million shares of common stock, returning $1.5 billion to stockholders

Total Revenue
$7.29B
Previous year: $6.81B
+7.1%
EPS
$1.16
Previous year: $0.93
+24.7%
Active Accounts
431M
Previous year: 429M
+0.5%
Payment Transactions
6.07B
Previous year: 5.51B
+10.2%
Transactions per Account
54.7
Previous year: 48.7
+12.3%
Gross Profit
$3.35B
Previous year: $3.31B
+1.0%
Cash and Equivalents
$5.5B
Previous year: $4.58B
+20.1%
Free Cash Flow
-$350M
Previous year: $1.32B
-126.6%
Total Assets
$74.6B
Previous year: $77.8B
-4.2%

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Forward Guidance

PayPal anticipates net revenues to reach approximately $7.4 billion in Q3 2023, reflecting an approximate 8% growth on a spot and FXN basis. GAAP earnings per diluted share are projected to be between $0.85 and $0.87. Non-GAAP earnings per diluted share are expected to grow by 13%-14% to $1.22-$1.24.

Positive Outlook

  • Net revenues expected to reach ~$7.4 billion, growing ~8% on a spot and FXN basis
  • GAAP earnings per diluted share expected to be $0.85-$0.87
  • Non-GAAP earnings per diluted share expected to grow 13%-14% to $1.22-$1.24
  • Reiterating non-GAAP earnings per diluted share, expected to grow ~20% to ~$4.95
  • FY'23 share repurchases now expected to reach ~$5 billion

Challenges Ahead

  • GAAP earnings per diluted share expected to be $0.85-$0.87, compared to $1.15 in the prior year period
  • Q2'23 operating cash flow of ($0.2) billion
  • Q2'23 free cash flow of ($0.4) billion, which include a ~$1.2 billion negative impact from European buy now, pay later (BNPL) loans originated as held for sale (HFS), expected to be sold in H2'23
  • Cash flow from operations and free cash flow include the $1.2 billion negative impact from European buy now, pay later loans originated as HFS, expected to be sold in H2'23
  • Effective tax rate 21 %

Revenue & Expenses

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