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 September 2026 at $52.71, up 0.08% for the month and −21.15% over the trailing 12 months.
- Year-to-date, PYPL is −9.71%, underperforming the S&P 500 which has returned +10.58% YTD.
- The stock is trading +3.38% versus its 200-day moving average ($50.99), a bullish technical signal.
- Over the past three years, PYPL has underperformed the S&P 500 by −87.98%, with a relative strength index reading of 49.3.
- Win rate over the trailing 39 months stands at 48.7% — 19 positive months versus 20 negative months.
PayPal ended September 2026 at $52.71, posting a monthly return of +0.08%. The S&P 500 returned −1.69% over the same window, leaving relative performance at +1.77%.
The current quarter stands at +22.07% (Q3 2026 (QTD)), while medium-term trend remains constructive: price is +3.38% versus the 200-day moving average ($50.99).
Year-to-date, PYPL is −9.71% against SPY +10.58%, a gap of −20.29%. The stock is currently −33.46% below its 52-week high, with maximum 3-year drawdown at −57.43%.
| Period | PYPL | S&P 500 (SPY) | Excess return |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 Day | −2.04% | −0.44% | −1.60% |
| 1 Week | +1.04% | −1.10% | +2.13% |
| 1 Month | +0.08% | −1.69% | +1.77% |
| 3 Months | +24.05% | −0.10% | +24.16% |
| 6 Months | +15.67% | +13.21% | +2.46% |
| YTD | −9.71% | +10.58% | −20.29% |
| 12 Months | −21.15% | +14.25% | −35.40% |
| 3 Years | −17.91% | +70.07% | −87.98% |
| Rank | Month | Return |
|---|---|---|
| #1 | Jul 2026 | +32.49% |
| #2 | Jul 2023 | +13.62% |
| #3 | Jul 2024 | +13.36% |
| #4 | Nov 2023 | +11.22% |
| #5 | Mar 2024 | +11.02% |
| Rank | Month | Return |
|---|---|---|
| #1 | Feb 2025 | −19.79% |
| #2 | Aug 2023 | −17.55% |
| #3 | Feb 2026 | −12.30% |
| #4 | Oct 2023 | −11.39% |
| #5 | May 2026 | −10.75% |
| Quarter | Return |
|---|---|
| Q2 2025 | +13.90% |
| Q3 2025 | −9.77% |
| Q4 2025 | −12.94% |
| Q1 2026 | −22.52% |
| Q2 2026 | −4.53% |
| Q3 2026 (QTD) | +22.07% |
| Year | Return |
|---|---|
| 2023 | −13.77% |
| 2024 | +38.98% |
| 2025 | −31.60% |
| 2026 | −9.71% |
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| 52-Week High | $79.21 (2025-10-28) |
| 52-Week Low | $38.46 (2026-02-12) |
| Current Price | $52.71 |
| 200-Day Moving Average | $50.99 |
| Price vs 200DMA | +3.38% |
| 3-Year Maximum Drawdown | −57.43% (2026-02-12) |
| Current Drawdown from 52W High | −33.46% |
| RS metric | Value |
|---|---|
| RS Index (3-year, rebased to 100) | 49.3 |
| 3-Year Excess Return vs S&P 500 | −87.98% |
| RS Peak | 108.3 (Jan 2025) |
| RS Trough | 39.4 (Jun 2026) |
| Status | Underperforming Benchmark |
Frequently asked questions
What was PYPL's return for this report period?
PYPL returned +0.08% in the latest monthly window ending 2026-09-16.
Has PYPL outperformed SPY year to date?
YTD PYPL: −9.71% vs SPY: +10.58%.
What is PYPL's 12-month return?
−21.15% over the trailing 12 months.
Is PYPL above or below its 200-day moving average?
Price is +3.38% versus 200DMA ($50.99).
What is the maximum drawdown in the 3-year window?
−57.43% on 2026-02-12.