Company / Operating Cash Flow
PayPal Operating Cash Flow History
FY2016-FY2025 · Annual data · Source: SEC filings
At a glance
Latest annual filing availableLatest Operating Cash Flow
$6.4B
FY2025
5-year range
$4.1B / $7.5B
FY2021-FY2025
Trend
-13.9%
vs FY2024
Sector context
#20 of 413
Financials
What the data says
Among 413 Financials companies, PayPal is in the top 5% for operating cash flow. Operating Cash Flow has fluctuated over the past 10 years, ranging from $2.5B in FY2019 to $7.5B in FY2024.
Based on SEC 10-K filings.
$6.4B in FY2025 with a 5-year CAGR of +3.2%. Top quartile in the Financials sector.
Improved from $4.8B to $6.4B over the past 2 years.
Financials sector context is included.
Operating Cash Flow over time
Growth rates
- 3-Year CAGR
- +3.3%
- 5-Year CAGR
- +3.2%
- 10-Year CAGR
- -
Sector benchmark
Top 5% in FinancialsTop 5% of 413This company $6.4B Sector average $636.4M
▼
+908.2% above sector average
Key checks
Key Insights
- 5-year CAGR of +3.2%, indicating consistent growth.
- In FY2025, operating cash flow decreased 13.9% year-over-year.
- Ranks #20 out of 413 companies in the Financials sector.
- Peak operating 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 | Operating Cash FlowValue | YoY GrowthYoY |
|---|---|---|
| FY2025 | $6.4B | -13.9% |
| FY2024 | $7.5B | +53.8% |
| FY2023 | $4.8B | -16.7% |
| FY2022 | $5.8B | +42.8% |
| FY2021 | $4.1B | -25.7% |
| FY2020 | $5.5B | +116.5% |
| FY2019 | $2.5B | -53.8% |
| FY2018 | $5.5B | +116.5% |
| FY2017 | $2.5B | -19.9% |
| FY2016 | $3.2B | +58.5% |
As of FY2025 · SEC 10-K · Updated Jun 30, 2026