WASHINGTON TRUST 13F: Cuts PayPal (PYPL) Stake by $502K
Key Points
- Washington Trust trimmed its position in PayPal Holdings, Inc. PYPL by 38.1% during the quarter, bringing its ending stake down to 15,515 shares worth $815,003.
- PayPal Holdings, Inc. PYPL recently traded around $57.01, holding above its 50-day moving average of $55.92 ahead of its upcoming earnings report on October 27, 2026.
- Other institutional investors adjusted their positions, with Integrated Advisors Network opening a new stake of 29,664 shares valued at about $1.56 million.
Since the filing, $PYPL is down 0.9% to date (from the $57.53 close on Oct 22, 2026).
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Washington Trust cut its stake in PayPal Holdings, Inc. PYPL by 38.1%, selling 9,556 shares during the period to leave its holding at 15,515 shares. The filing, disclosed on October 22, 2026, valued the remaining position at about $815,003. The stock closed at $57.53 on the filing date.
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What Changed in Washington Trust's PayPal Holdings Position
Washington Trust scaled back its exposure to the digital payments company by shedding more than a third of its shares. Prior to the filing, the firm held 25,071 shares. The reduction leaves the institution with 15,515 shares of PayPal Holdings, Inc. PYPL, worth roughly $815,003.
Other Institutional Activity in PayPal Holdings
Other major investors have made adjustments to their portfolios regarding PayPal Holdings, Inc. PYPL. Integrated Advisors Network grew its holdings by opening a new position of 29,664 shares worth about $1.58 million. Meanwhile, Comprehensive Financial Management, LLC cut its stake by 7.9%, ending the period with 23,950,118 shares valued at about $1.37 billion. CTC exited its position entirely, selling 538,298 shares.
PayPal Holdings, Inc. Stock Down 0.3%
PayPal Holdings, Inc. PYPL recently traded around $57.01, down about 0.9% from its event-day close of $57.53 on October 22, 2026. The stock trades above its 50-day moving average of $55.92 and sits roughly 28.0% below its 52-week high of $79.22.
Recent Earnings
PayPal Holdings, Inc. PYPL reported trailing twelve months revenue of $34.13 billion and earnings of $5.32 per share, with a net profit margin of 14.4%. The company's next earnings report is scheduled for October 27, 2026.
Dividend
PayPal Holdings, Inc. PYPL pays an annual dividend of $0.56 per share, yielding 0.97% with a payout ratio of 7.9%.
Insider Buying and Selling at PayPal Holdings, Inc.
Several insiders executed transactions prior to the filing. Chief Financial and Operations Officer Jamie Miller disposed of 2,910 shares on June 15, 2026. Officer Suzan Kereere sold 3,379 shares worth $188,283 on September 3, 2026. Officer Chris Natali sold 552 shares at $54.80 for a total of $30,250 on the same day. Officer Frank Keller also sold 4,612 shares valued at $255,656 on September 3, 2026.
Analysts Set New Price Targets
Wall Street analysts have maintained varied stances on the stock. Truist Securities maintained a hold rating with a $62.00 target on August 19, 2026, and later adjusted its target to $53.00 on August 31, 2026. Loop Capital kept a hold rating while lowering its target from $62.00 to $50.00 on August 28, 2026. RBC Capital maintained an outperform rating with a $70.00 target on August 31, 2026, and Barclays maintained an equal-weight rating with a $56.00 target on October 9, 2026. The company holds a consensus hold rating and a mean price target of $56.74 among 33 analyst opinions.
About PayPal Holdings
PayPal Holdings, Inc. PYPL operates a digital payments platform that connects merchants and consumers across the globe, facilitating online transactions and money transfers. Institutional adjustments like Washington Trust's reduction offer a window into how portfolio managers balance their tech and financial holdings.
Bottom Line
Investors are keeping an eye on upcoming results as PayPal Holdings, Inc. PYPL prepares to report earnings on October 27, 2026. Filings from institutional holders like Washington Trust provide insight into broader portfolio shifts surrounding the San Jose-based digital payments provider.
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Source: WASHINGTON TRUST's 13F filing on $PYPL (Oct 22, 2026). 13F filings show holdings as of the end of the reporting quarter and may not reflect the fund's current position. Written by software, not financial advice. How we make alerts