PayPal Holdings, Inc. (PYPL) Free Cash Flow (FCF): $5.56B
The free cash flow (FCF) for PayPal Holdings, Inc. (PYPL) is $5.56B. It is below its 12-month average by 9.76% ($6.17B).
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PYPL Free Cash Flow (FCF) Metrics
FREE CASH FLOW (FCF)
$5.56B
FREE CASH FLOW (FCF) AVG TTM
$6.17B
FREE CASH FLOW (FCF) AVG 3Y
$5.41B
FREE CASH FLOW (FCF) AVG 5Y
$5.26B
FREE CASH FLOW (FCF) AVG 10Y
$4.16B
FREE CASH FLOW (FCF) AVG 15Y
$3.58B
FREE CASH FLOW (FCF) AVG 20Y
$3.58B
CURRENT VS TTM AVG
-9.76%
CURRENT VS 3Y AVG
+2.76%
CURRENT VS 5Y AVG
+5.86%
CURRENT VS 10Y AVG
+33.82%
CURRENT VS 15Y AVG
+55.42%
CURRENT VS 20Y AVG
+55.42%
FCF Analysis
Free Cash Flow (TTM)
$5.56B
FCF Yield
14.45%
Price/FCF
6.9
Formula: FCF = Operating Cash Flow - Capital Expenditures
Why FCF matters:
- Shows actual cash available (not accounting earnings)
- Funds dividends, buybacks, and debt reduction
- Less susceptible to accounting manipulation than net income
- Key metric for DCF valuation models
PayPal Holdings, Inc. Free Cash Flow (FCF) Formula & Definition
Free Cash Flow represents the cash a company generates after accounting for capital expenditures. It's the cash available for dividends, buybacks, debt reduction, or reinvestment.
Expanded definitions: Investopedia, Wikipedia, Corporate Finance Institute
PayPal Holdings, Inc. Free Cash Flow (FCF) FAQ
- What is the free cash flow (FCF) for PayPal Holdings, Inc. (PYPL)?
- The free cash flow (FCF) for PYPL stock is $5.56B.
- What is the TTM average free cash flow (FCF) for PayPal Holdings, Inc. (PYPL)?
- The TTM average free cash flow (FCF) for PYPL stock is $6.17B.
- What is the 3Y average free cash flow (FCF) for PayPal Holdings, Inc. (PYPL)?
- The 3Y average free cash flow (FCF) for PYPL stock is $5.41B.
- What is the 5Y average free cash flow (FCF) for PayPal Holdings, Inc. (PYPL)?
- The 5Y average free cash flow (FCF) for PYPL stock is $5.26B.
- What is the 10Y average free cash flow (FCF) for PayPal Holdings, Inc. (PYPL)?
- The 10Y average free cash flow (FCF) for PYPL stock is $4.16B.
- What is the 15Y average free cash flow (FCF) for PayPal Holdings, Inc. (PYPL)?
- The 15Y average free cash flow (FCF) for PYPL stock is $3.58B.
- What is the 20Y average free cash flow (FCF) for PayPal Holdings, Inc. (PYPL)?
- The 20Y average free cash flow (FCF) for PYPL stock is $3.58B.
PayPal Holdings, Inc. Free Cash Flow (FCF) History
| DATE | FREE CASH FLOW (FCF) |
|---|---|
| 2025-12-31 | $5.56B |
| 2024-12-31 | $6.77B |
| 2023-12-31 | $4.22B |
| 2022-12-31 | $5.11B |
| 2021-12-31 | $4.89B |
| 2020-12-31 | $4.99B |
| 2019-12-31 | $3.37B |
| 2018-12-31 | $4.66B |
| 2017-12-31 | $1.86B |
| 2016-12-31 | $2.49B |
| 2015-12-31 | $1.82B |
| 2014-12-31 | $1.73B |
| 2013-12-31 | $1.60B |
| 2012-12-31 | $1.05B |
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About PayPal Holdings, Inc.
PayPal Holdings, Inc. provides a worldwide technological framework that facilitates digital financial transactions for both businesses and individual users. The company offers a wide array of payment services through well-known brands such as PayPal, PayPal Credit, Braintree, Venmo, Xoom, Zettle, Hyperwallet, Honey, and Paidy. Through its extensive platform, consumers are able to send and receive funds across roughly 200 global markets and in approximately 100 different currencies. Additionally, users can transfer money to their bank accounts in 56 currencies and maintain account balances in 25 distinct currencies within their PayPal accounts. Founded in 1998, the company's corporate headquarters are situated in San Jose, California.
- Sector
- Financial Services
- Industry
- Financial - Credit Services
- CEO
- Enrique J. Lores