PayPal Holdings, Inc.
Market Cap
$47.1B
Global Rank
#263
All-Time High
$94.6B
2019-12-31
Total Growth
+0%
since 2026
Market Cap Context
- Larger than 28% of the 367 companies we track (globally).
- Equivalent to 0.2% of United States's GDP (2025 data).
- Just above: #262 Humana Inc. ($47.8B)
- Just below: #264 BASF SE ($46.9B)
- Best year: 2017 (+87%). Worst year: 2020 (-62%).
PayPal Holdings, Inc. Financial Breakdown (FY 2025)
Source: Yahoo Finance — PYPL annual filings (2025) →$33.2B revenue · $6.4B operating income · $5.2B net income
- ●Operating margin: 19.3% on $33.2B in revenue.
- ●R&D is 9.4% of revenue ($3.1B).
- ●Net income margin: 15.8% — $5.2B in profit.
- ●Free cash flow: $5.6B (16.8% of revenue).
Cost / Operating Expenses
Total operating expenses $26.8B
Total
$25.1B
Capital Expenditures
$0.9B
This fiscal year (near-total AI infrastructure buildout)
Free Cash Flow
$5.6B
Trailing twelve months
Figures rounded from the annual SEC filing. Unaudited. For informational purposes only, not investment advice.
About PayPal Holdings, Inc.
PayPal Holdings, Inc. is an American multinational financial technology company operating an online payments system in the majority of countries that support online money transfers; it serves as an electronic alternative to traditional paper methods such as checks and money orders. The company operates as a payment processor for online vendors, auction sites and many other commercial and company user, which involve a fee.
PayPal Holdings, Inc. Market Cap History (2026–2026)
PayPal Holdings, Inc. vs Sector Peers by Market Cap
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Ranking History
| Year | Market Cap | Rank | YoY Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $47.1B | #263(↓16) | -8.0% |
| 2025 | $51.2B | #247(↓78) | -31.4% |
| 2024 | $74.6B | #169(↑39) | +39.0% |
| 2023 | $53.7B | #208(↓64) | -13.8% |
| 2022 | $62.3B | #144(↑120) | +71.2% |
| 2021 | $36.4B | #264(↓42) | +0.0% |
| 2020 | $36.4B | #222(↓150) | -61.5% |
| 2019 | $94.6B | #72(↓5) | +28.6% |
| 2018 | $73.5B | #67(↑15) | +14.2% |
| 2017 | $64.4B | #82(↑50) | +86.5% |
| 2016 | $34.5B | #132(↓3) | +9.0% |
| 2015 | $31.7B | #129 |
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FAQ
What is PayPal Holdings, Inc.'s market cap?
PayPal Holdings, Inc. (PYPL) has a market capitalization of $47.1B, making it the #263 largest company in the world by market cap.
What was PayPal Holdings, Inc.'s highest market cap?
PayPal Holdings, Inc.'s all-time high market cap was $94.6B, reached in 2019-12-31. Its highest rank was #72 in 2019.
What sector is PayPal Holdings, Inc. in?
PayPal Holdings, Inc. is in the Financial Services sector, specifically the Credit Services industry. It is based in United States.
How has PayPal Holdings, Inc.'s market cap changed over time?
PayPal Holdings, Inc. has been tracked since 2026. Its market cap has grown by 0% from $47.1B in 2026 to $47.1B today.