PYPL Dividend History & Analysis | 0.2% Yield

PYPL has a dividend yield of 0.2% and paid 0.28 USD per share in the last 12M. Complete payout history, full analyses and peer comparison.

Yield 12m 0.23%
Payout Ratio 2.7%
Growth Rate CAGR 5y -
Consistency Lifetime 100.0%
Yield on Cost 5y 0.10%
Payout FCF -
Streak Years 1
Dividend Rating 15.87%
Ex-Dividend in 24 days: Buy before Mar 4, 2026 to receive the next dividend.

Dividends Cash Amount per Share Yearly

This chart shows the yearly cash amount paid as dividends per share. The exact values for each year can be found in the structured dataset with the html-id #yearly_dividend_dataset below.
Dividend Growth Year over Year This chart shows the annual dividend growth rate compared to the previous year.
5 Years Chart with Price and Dividend Yield This chart shows the dividend yield and price over time. Price is displayed as gray area (left axis), yield as dark blue line (right axis), and average yield as orange dashed line.
■ Yield (right) | ■ Price (left) | ┅ Avg Yield
Total Return 12m: -48.4%
Total Return 5y: -85.6%

Top Dividend Payers in Transaction & Payment Processing Services

Top 3 Dividend Yields of Peer-Group
Symbol Market Cap USD Dividend Yield TTM Yield on Cost 5y
JKHY 13,022 M 1.34% 1.56%
V 628,587 M 0.72% 1.56%
MA 485,789 M 0.56% 0.96%
Top 5 Dividend Growth Rates of Peer-Group
Symbol Market Cap USD Growth Rate Consistency
V 628,587 M 16.3% 100%
MA 485,789 M 14.6% 96.9%
JKHY 13,022 M 5.97% 98.4%
GPN 20,158 M 2.96% 94.4%
FIS 26,610 M 0.63% 84.9%

PYPL Dividend History: Last 2 Payments (USD) as of February 2026

Ex-Dividend Date Record Date Payment Date Period Dividend per Share Dividend Growth Rate QoQ Payout Yield
2026-03-04 2026-03-04 2026-03-25 0.14 0% N/A
2025-11-19 2025-11-19 2025-12-10 Quarterly 0.14 0% 0.23%

PYPL Dividend FAQ

PayPal Holdings, Inc. (NASDAQ:PYPL) runs a global technology platform that links merchants and consumers, enabling online, in-person, and peer-to-peer payments through a suite of brands-including PayPal, Venmo, Braintree, Xoom, Zettle, Hyperwallet, Honey, and Paidy. The two-sided network supports multiple funding sources such as bank accounts, credit/debit cards, PayPal balances, and even cryptocurrencies, while also offering stored-value products like gift cards and rewards.

What is the Dividend Yield of PYPL?

As of February 2026, PYPL`s dividend yield is 0.23%. This is calculated by dividing the trailing 12-month dividend rate (TTM rate) of 0.28 USD by the current share price of 40.42.

Does PYPL pay a dividend?

As of February 2026, PYPL paid a dividend of 0.28 USD in the last 12 months. The last dividend was paid on 2026-03-04 and the payout was 0.14 USD.

How often does PYPL pay dividends?

PYPL pays dividends semi-annually. Over the last 12 months, PYPL has issued 2 dividend payments. The last dividend payment was made on 2026-03-04.

PYPL dividend forecast

Based on historical data, the forecasted dividends per share for PYPL for the next 4 payments are between 0 (-100.0%) and 0 (-100.0%).
This represents a significant dividend cut compared to the last payment.

Will PYPL pay dividends in 2026?

The latest dividend paid per share was 0.14 USD with an Ex-Dividend Date of 2026-03-04. The next Ex-Dividend date for PayPal Holdings (PYPL) is 2026-03-04.

What is the next Ex-Dividend Date for PYPL?

The next Ex-Dividend date for PayPal Holdings (PYPL) is 2026-03-04.

What is the Dividend Growth of PYPL?

PYPL's average dividend growth rate over the past 5 years is 0.00% per year.

What is the Yield on Cost of PYPL?

PYPL's 5-Year Yield on Cost is 0.10%. If you bought PYPL's shares at 281.52 USD five years ago, your current annual dividend income (0.28 USD per share, trailing 12 months) equals 0.10% of your original purchase price.

What is the Payout Consistency of PYPL?

PYPL Payout Consistency is 100.0%. The payout consistency is a proprietary measure of how consistently a company has paid dividends over its lifetime and blends growth rate, number of dividend payments, interruptions or lowering dividends into one number.
Very consistent: PayPal Holdings has a strong track record of consistent dividend payments over its lifetime.

Does PYPL have a good Dividend Yield?

PYPL`s 0.23% Dividend Yield is considered as low. This is usually a sign of a growth company.

What is the Dividend Payout Ratio of PYPL?

The Dividend Payout Ratio of PYPL is 2.7%. Very low - Often a strong indicator of potential dividend growth.

What is the Dividend Rating of PYPL?

PYPL`s Overall Dividend Rating is 15.87%. Ratings surpassing 65% are regarded as acceptable, exceeding 75% are favorable and surpassing 85% are strong.

PYPL Outstanding Shares Analysis

What is the Trend in PYPL's Outstanding Shares?

PayPal Holdings's outstanding shares have decreased by approximately 5.02% annually over the past 3 years (Trend Reliability: -100.0%).

Shareholder-friendly: The company is actively buying back shares, reducing the share count. This increases earnings per share and often leads to higher dividends per share over time, as profits are distributed among fewer shareholders.

Has PYPL ever had a Stock Split?

No stock splits on record. The share count changes shown above reflect buybacks, new issuance, or employee compensation rather than structural splits.

Year Number of Shares Annual Growth Rate
2013 1,224,000,000
2014 1,216,000,000 -0.65%
2015 1,230,000,000 +1.15%
2016 1,216,000,000 -1.14%
2017 1,228,000,000 +0.99%
2018 1,196,000,000 -2.61%
2019 1,187,000,000 -0.75%
2020 1,172,000,000 -1.26%
2021 1,187,000,000 +1.28%
2022 1,158,000,000 -2.44%
2023 1,084,000,000 -6.39%
2024 1,014,000,000 -6.46%
2025 978,000,000 -3.55%

Key Metric Definitions

Dividend Yield
Annual dividend per share divided by current share price.
Payout Ratio
Percentage of earnings paid as dividends. Below 60% = safe, above 100% = unsustainable.
Payout FCF
Percentage of Free Cash Flow paid as dividends. More reliable than Payout Ratio since it measures actual cash.
Growth Rate (CAGR)
Compound annual growth rate of dividends over the last 5 years.
Consistency
Reliability of dividend payments over lifetime. Penalizes cuts and pauses.
Yield on Cost
Your effective yield if you bought 5 years ago. Shows dividend growth impact over time.
Streak
Consecutive years of dividend payments. 25+ years = Dividend Aristocrat.
Dividend Rating
Proprietary score (0-100) combining yield, growth, safety and consistency.

Last update: 2026-02-06 03:10