PayPal Holdings, Inc. (PYPL) Return on equity 2016–2025
PayPal Holdings, Inc. (PYPL) return on equity by fiscal year — reported net income divided by year-end shareholders’ equity.
25.8%FY2025 · since FY2016: 9.5% → 25.8%
| Fiscal year | Value | YoY |
|---|---|---|
| FY2025 | 25.8% | +5.5 pp |
| FY2024 | 20.3% | +0.1 pp |
| FY2023 | 20.2% | +8.2 pp |
| FY2022 | 11.9% | -7.3 pp |
| FY2021 | 19.2% | -1.8 pp |
| FY2020 | 21.0% | +6.4 pp |
| FY2019 | 14.6% | +1.2 pp |
| FY2018 | 13.4% | +2.1 pp |
| FY2017 | 11.2% | +1.7 pp |
| FY2016 | 9.5% | — |
ROE = reported net income ÷ reported year-end shareholders’ equity for the same fiscal year. Heavy buybacks shrink equity and can push ROE very high (or negative-equity years drop out).
Source: SEC XBRL filings · For reference only · Not investment advice
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