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Foreign operations

PayPal Holdings, Inc. Foreign operations remained flat by 0.0% to -1.1% in Q4 2024 compared to the prior quarter. Year-over-year, this metric grew by 15.7%, from -1.3% to -1.1%. Over 3 years (FY 2021 to FY 2024), Foreign operations shows an upward trend with a -31.5% CAGR.

Analysis

StatementIncome Statement
SectionOther
CategoryProfitability
SignalContext dependent
VolatilityModerate
First reportedQ1 2020
Last reportedQ4 2024Feb 3, 2026

How to read this metric

A negative impact suggests the company benefits from lower-tax foreign jurisdictions, while a positive impact suggests higher foreign tax burdens.

Detailed definition

The impact on the effective tax rate caused by the difference between the U.S. statutory tax rate and the tax rates in f...

Peer comparison

Standard disclosure for multinational corporations in their tax rate reconciliation footnote.

Metric ID: other_effective_income_tax_rate_reconciliation_foreign_i_8552f1

Historical Data

4 years
 FY'21FY'22FY'23FY'24
Value-13.4%-12.2%-5.1%-4.3%
YoY Change+9.0%+58.2%+15.7%
Range-13.4%-4.3%
CAGR-31.5%
Avg YoY Growth+27.6%
Median YoY Growth+15.7%
Current Streak3+ years growth

Frequently Asked Questions

What is PayPal Holdings, Inc.'s foreign operations?
PayPal Holdings, Inc. (PYPL) reported foreign operations of -1.1% in Q4 2024.
How has PayPal Holdings, Inc.'s foreign operations changed year-over-year?
PayPal Holdings, Inc.'s foreign operations increased by 15.7% year-over-year, from -1.3% to -1.1%.
What is the long-term trend for PayPal Holdings, Inc.'s foreign operations?
Over 3 years (2021 to 2024), PayPal Holdings, Inc.'s foreign operations has grown at a -31.5% compound annual growth rate (CAGR), from -13.4% to -4.3%.
What does foreign operations mean?
The tax rate impact of operating in countries with different tax rates than the U.S.