Jefferies Reiterates Buy on PayPal (PYPL)

Jefferies reiterated a Buy rating and $52.00 price target on PayPal (NASDAQ: PYPL) as the company considers a more asset-light model for its consumer credit business. Jefferies thinks the change could be related to both new and existing loans, and expects further updates over the next couple of quarters.

Analyst Jason Kupferberg commented, "PYPL is considering a more asset-light model for its consumer credit business, which while modestly EPS dilutive, would de-risk the business while still providing the same fly-wheel benefits, and we think would enhance PYPL's multiple. We also believe PYPL's focus on becoming the platform and partner of choice in online/mobile/social payments will ultimately drive long-term shareholder value. Maintain Buy."

For an analyst ratings summary and ratings history on PayPal click here. For more ratings news on PayPal click here.

Shares of PayPal closed at $39.28 yesterday.

You May Also Be Interested In