PYPL monthly performance report
View PYPL's monthly returns, drawdown, and seasonality trends — updated every month.
PYPL monthly report
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Key takeaways
- PayPal (PYPL) closed November 2026 at $58.30, up 2.26% for the month and −13.24% over the trailing 12 months.
- Year-to-date, PYPL is −0.14%, underperforming the S&P 500 which has returned +11.03% YTD.
- The stock is trading +16.11% versus its 200-day moving average ($50.21), a bullish technical signal.
- Over the past three years, PYPL has underperformed the S&P 500 by −65.39%, with a relative strength index reading of 62.3.
- Win rate over the trailing 39 months stands at 48.7% — 19 positive months versus 20 negative months.
PayPal ended November 2026 at $58.30, posting a monthly return of +2.26%. The S&P 500 returned +0.19% over the same window, leaving relative performance at +2.08%.
The current quarter stands at +10.98% (Q4 2026 (QTD)), while medium-term trend remains constructive: price is +16.11% versus the 200-day moving average ($50.21).
Year-to-date, PYPL is −0.14% against SPY +11.03%, a gap of −11.16%. The stock is currently −14.25% below its 52-week high, with maximum 3-year drawdown at −57.43%.
| Period | PYPL | S&P 500 (SPY) | Excess return |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 Day | −1.98% | −0.35% | −1.63% |
| 1 Week | −1.12% | +3.29% | −4.41% |
| 1 Month | +2.26% | +0.19% | +2.08% |
| 3 Months | −5.45% | −2.48% | −2.97% |
| 6 Months | +28.90% | +2.00% | +26.90% |
| YTD | −0.14% | +11.03% | −11.16% |
| 12 Months | −13.24% | +10.79% | −24.03% |
| 3 Years | +6.45% | +71.83% | −65.39% |
| Rank | Month | Return |
|---|---|---|
| #1 | Jul 2026 | +32.49% |
| #2 | Jul 2024 | +13.36% |
| #3 | Nov 2023 | +11.22% |
| #4 | Mar 2024 | +11.02% |
| #5 | Apr 2026 | +10.86% |
| Rank | Month | Return |
|---|---|---|
| #1 | Feb 2025 | −19.79% |
| #2 | Feb 2026 | −12.30% |
| #3 | Oct 2023 | −11.39% |
| #4 | May 2026 | −10.75% |
| #5 | Jan 2026 | −9.75% |
| Quarter | Return |
|---|---|
| Q3 2025 | −9.77% |
| Q4 2025 | −12.94% |
| Q1 2026 | −22.52% |
| Q2 2026 | −4.53% |
| Q3 2026 | +21.65% |
| Q4 2026 (QTD) | +10.98% |
| Year | Return |
|---|---|
| 2023 | −13.77% |
| 2024 | +38.98% |
| 2025 | −31.60% |
| 2026 | −0.14% |
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| 52-Week High | $67.99 (2025-11-12) |
| 52-Week Low | $38.46 (2026-02-12) |
| Current Price | $58.30 |
| 200-Day Moving Average | $50.21 |
| Price vs 200DMA | +16.11% |
| 3-Year Maximum Drawdown | −57.43% (2026-02-12) |
| Current Drawdown from 52W High | −14.25% |
| RS metric | Value |
|---|---|
| RS Index (3-year, rebased to 100) | 62.3 |
| 3-Year Excess Return vs S&P 500 | −65.39% |
| RS Peak | 124.3 (Jan 2025) |
| RS Trough | 45.2 (Jun 2026) |
| Status | Underperforming Benchmark |
Frequently asked questions
What was PYPL's return for this report period?
PYPL returned +2.26% in the latest monthly window ending 2026-11-12.
Has PYPL outperformed SPY year to date?
YTD PYPL: −0.14% vs SPY: +11.03%.
What is PYPL's 12-month return?
−13.24% over the trailing 12 months.
Is PYPL above or below its 200-day moving average?
Price is +16.11% versus 200DMA ($50.21).
What is the maximum drawdown in the 3-year window?
−57.43% on 2026-02-12.