Operating
Gain (Loss) on Investments
PayPal Holdings, Inc. Gain (Loss) on Investments decreased by 208.6% to -$101M in Q1 2026 compared to the prior quarter. Year-over-year, this metric declined by 310.4%, from $48M to -$101M. Over 3 years (FY 2022 to FY 2025), Gain (Loss) on Investments shows an upward trend with a -18.9% CAGR. This decline may warrant attention — for this metric, higher values are generally preferred.
Analysis
StatementCash Flow Statement
SectionOperating
CategoryCapital Allocation
SignalHigher is better
VolatilityVolatile
First reportedQ1 2018
Last reportedQ1 2026May 5, 2026
How to read this metric
Gains indicate successful capital allocation, while losses suggest poor investment performance or market volatility.
Detailed definition
This reflects the realized gains or losses from the sale or revaluation of strategic investments held by the company. Th...
Peer comparison
Common for companies with large corporate venture arms or significant treasury investment portfolios.
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operating_gain_loss_on_investmentsHistorical Data
19 periods
| Q2 '21 | Q3 '21 | Q1 '22 | Q2 '22 | Q3 '22 | Q4 '22 | Q1 '23 | Q2 '23 | Q3 '23 | Q4 '23 | Q1 '24 | Q2 '24 | Q3 '24 | Q4 '24 | Q1 '25 | Q2 '25 | Q3 '25 | Q4 '25 | Q1 '26 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Value | $283M | $173M | $14M | -$672M | $495M | -$141M | $48M | $133M | $24M | $0 | -$49M | -$6M | -$171M | -$59M | $48M | $11M | $10M | $93M | -$101M |
| QoQ Change | — | -38.9% | -91.9% | <-999% | +173.7% | -128.5% | +134.0% | +177.1% | -82.0% | -100.0% | — | +87.8% | <-999% | +65.5% | +181.4% | -77.1% | -9.1% | +830.0% | -208.6% |
| YoY Change | — | — | — | -337.5% | +186.1% | — | +242.9% | +119.8% | -95.2% | +100.0% | -202.1% | -104.5% | -812.5% | — | +198.0% | +283.3% | +105.8% | +257.6% | -310.4% |
Range-$672M – $495M
CAGR-20.5%
Avg YoY Growth-26.3%
Median YoY Growth+102.9%
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is PayPal Holdings, Inc.'s gain (loss) on investments?
- PayPal Holdings, Inc. (PYPL) reported gain (loss) on investments of -$101M in Q1 2026.
- How has PayPal Holdings, Inc.'s gain (loss) on investments changed year-over-year?
- PayPal Holdings, Inc.'s gain (loss) on investments decreased by 310.4% year-over-year, from $48M to -$101M.
- What is the long-term trend for PayPal Holdings, Inc.'s gain (loss) on investments?
- Over 3 years (2022 to 2025), PayPal Holdings, Inc.'s gain (loss) on investments has grown at a -18.9% compound annual growth rate (CAGR), from -$304M to $162M.
- What does gain (loss) on investments mean?
- The profit or loss made from selling or revaluing investments, which is removed from operating cash flow to show core business performance.