Company / Free Cash Flow
PayPal Free Cash Flow History
FY2016-FY2025 · Annual data · Source: SEC filings
At a glance
Latest annual filing availableLatest Free Cash Flow
$5.6B
FY2025
5-year range
$3.4B / $6.8B
FY2021-FY2025
Trend
-17.8%
vs FY2024
Sector context
#14 of 302
Financials
What the data says
Among 302 Financials companies, PayPal is in the top 5% for free cash flow. Free Cash Flow has fluctuated over the past 10 years, ranging from $1.9B in FY2019 to $6.8B in FY2024.
Based on SEC 10-K filings.
$5.6B in FY2025 with a 5-year CAGR of +3.6%. Top quartile in the Financials sector.
Improved from $4.2B to $5.6B over the past 2 years.
Financials sector context is included.
Free Cash Flow over time
Growth rates
- 3-Year CAGR
- +2.9%
- 5-Year CAGR
- +3.6%
- 10-Year CAGR
- -
Sector benchmark
Top 5% in FinancialsTop 5% of 302This company $5.6B Sector average $646.4M
▼
+760.7% above sector average
Key checks
Key Insights
- 5-year CAGR of +3.6%, indicating consistent growth.
- In FY2025, free cash flow decreased 17.8% year-over-year.
- Ranks #14 out of 302 companies in the Financials sector.
- Peak free cash flow was recorded in FY2024.
Company context
Key Data Points
- High Piotroski F-Score: 8/9 (strong financial health signals)
- Strong return on equity: 24.3%
Data sourced from SEC EDGAR filings. Not investment advice.
Annual data
| Year | Free Cash FlowValue | YoY GrowthYoY |
|---|---|---|
| FY2025 | $5.6B | -17.8% |
| FY2024 | $6.8B | +60.4% |
| FY2023 | $4.2B | -17.4% |
| FY2022 | $5.1B | +51.7% |
| FY2021 | $3.4B | -27.7% |
| FY2020 | $4.7B | +149.8% |
| FY2019 | $1.9B | -60.0% |
| FY2018 | $4.7B | +149.8% |
| FY2017 | $1.9B | -25.1% |
| FY2016 | $2.5B | +55.4% |
As of FY2025 · SEC 10-K · Updated Jun 30, 2026