Company / Operating Margin
PayPal Operating Margin History
FY2016-FY2025 · Annual data · Source: SEC filings
At a glance
Latest annual filing availableLatest Operating Margin
18.3%
FY2025
5-year range
13.9% / 18.3%
FY2021-FY2025
Trend
+9.1%
vs FY2024
Sector context
#59 of 105
Financials
What the data says
At 18.3%, PayPal's operating margin ranks #59 of 105 in the Financials sector. Operating Margin has fluctuated over the past 10 years, ranging from 13.9% in FY2022 to 18.3% in FY2025.
Based on SEC 10-K filings.
18.3% in FY2025 with a 5-year CAGR of +4.1%.
Improved from 16.9% to 18.3% over the past 2 years.
Financials sector context is included.
Operating Margin over time
Growth rates
- 3-Year Change
- +4.3pp
- 5-Year Change
- +4.1pp
- 10-Year Change
- -
Sector benchmark
#59 of 105 in FinancialsTop 56% of 105This company 18.3% Sector average -49.0%
▼
+137.3% above sector average
Key checks
Key Insights
- In FY2025, operating margin increased 9.1% year-over-year.
- Currently 67.3pp above the Financials sector average.
- Lowest operating margin in the period was in FY2022.
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 MarginValue | YoY GrowthYoY |
|---|---|---|
| FY2025 | 18.3% | +9.1% |
| FY2024 | 16.8% | -0.8% |
| FY2023 | 16.9% | +21.2% |
| FY2022 | 13.9% | -8.9% |
| FY2021 | 15.3% | +7.7% |
| FY2020 | 14.2% | -12.6% |
| FY2019 | 16.2% | +14.4% |
| FY2018 | 14.2% | -12.6% |
| FY2017 | 16.2% | +11.0% |
| FY2016 | 14.6% | -9.8% |
As of FY2025 · SEC 10-K · Updated Jun 30, 2026