PayPal reported its fourth-quarter 2024 results on February 4, 2025, with net revenue increasing 4% year-over-year to $8.4 billion, which was slightly below estimates. Adjusted earnings per share reached $1.19, surpassing analysts' expectations of $1.12.
Total Payment Volume (TPV) for the quarter was $437.8 billion, just short of estimates, growing 7% year-over-year. The transaction margin rose to 47% from 45.8% a year earlier, indicating improved profitability in its core business.
For the full year 2025, PayPal forecast adjusted profit in the range of $4.95 to $5.10 per share, exceeding the average analyst estimate of $4.90. The company also authorized a new $15 billion share buyback program, with approximately $6 billion expected to be executed in 2025. This guidance and capital allocation plan signal confidence in the company's strategic direction and future profitability.
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