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Sep 30, 2021
PayPal Q3 2021 Earnings Report
Demonstrated solid growth on top of a record year, teaming up with Amazon to enable customers in the U.S. to pay with Venmo at checkout.
Key Takeaways
PayPal Holdings, Inc. reported Q3 2021 results with a TPV of $310 billion, a growth of 26%, and 416 million active accounts. Net revenue was $6.18 billion, up 13%, with a GAAP EPS of $0.92 and a non-GAAP EPS of $1.11.
TPV reached $310 billion, growing 26%, and 24% on an FX-neutral basis.
Net revenue of $6.18 billion, growing 13% on a spot and FXN basis.
GAAP EPS of $0.92 compared to $0.86 in Q3’20; non-GAAP EPS of $1.11 compared to $1.07 in Q3’20.
Added 13.3 million Net New Active Accounts (NNAs), ending the quarter with 416 million active accounts.
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Forward Guidance
PayPal provided financial guidance for Q4 2021 and full year 2021.
Positive Outlook
- Net revenue expected to be in the range of ~$6.85 billion to ~$6.95 billion, representing growth of ~12%-14% at current spot rates for Q4 2021.
- Non-GAAP diluted earnings per share to grow ~4% to ~$1.12 for Q4 2021.
- Expects to add ~55 million NNAs, including ~3 million active accounts from the acquisition of Paidy for FY'21
- TPV growth to be in the range of ~33%-34% at current spot rates and ~31%-32% on an FXN basis for FY'21.
- Net revenue to be in the range of ~$25.3 billion to ~$25.4 billion, representing growth of ~18% at current spot rates and ~17% on an FXN basis for FY'21.
Challenges Ahead
- GAAP diluted earnings per share to be ~$0.79, compared to $1.32 in the prior year period for Q4 2021.
- GAAP EPS guidance does not include any expectation of net realized and unrealized gains and losses on PayPal’s strategic investment portfolio for Q4 2021.
- GAAP EPS to be ~$3.62 for FY'21.
- GAAP EPS guidance includes ~$0.24 of net realized and unrealized gains on PayPal’s strategic investment portfolio for FY'21.
- Estimated non-GAAP amounts for the twelve months ending December 31, 2021 reflect adjustments of approximately $2.1 billion.
Revenue & Expenses
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