Capricorn Cuts PayPal Stake 34.9% as Insiders Sell $2.43M Shares
Capricorn Fund Managers cut its PayPal stake 34.9% to 36,067 shares ($2.42M) in Q3, as insiders sold 36,156 shares worth $2.43M over 90 days. PayPal posted Q3 EPS of $1.34, beating estimates by $0.14, with $8.42B revenue (+7.3% YoY) and Q4 EPS guidance of $1.27-1.31.
1. Capricorn Fund Managers Reduces PayPal Stake Significantly
In its third-quarter SEC filing, Capricorn Fund Managers Ltd disclosed a 34.9% reduction in its PayPal position, selling 19,375 shares and retaining 36,067 shares valued at approximately $2.42 million. This move marks a meaningful shift in the fund’s exposure to the digital payments leader, reflecting a strategic reallocation of capital during a period of heightened market volatility in financial technology names.
2. Major Institutions Adjust Positions in PayPal
Several prominent investors have been active in PayPal over recent quarters. Norges Bank initiated a new position worth roughly $921.6 million in Q2, while Artisan Partners added 184,014 shares to reach nearly 12.0 million shares, increasing its holdings by 1.6%. Invesco boosted its stake by 5.5%, acquiring an additional 522,514 shares, and UBS Asset Management Americas lifted its position by 2.8% in Q1. Primecap Management also expanded its position by 9.5%, adding 568,640 shares. Together, institutional ownership stands at over 68% of PayPal’s outstanding shares.
3. Insider Sales Reflect Executive Portfolio Adjustments
Executive vice presidents Diego Scotti and Aaron Webster have each reduced their PayPal holdings. Scotti sold 3,838 shares at an average price of $68.97 on October 30, trimming his stake by 18.4% and realizing $264,707. Webster disposed of 9,282 shares at an average of $66.29 on November 10, a 20.6% reduction valued at $615,304. Over the past 90 days, insiders have sold a total of 36,156 shares for $2.43 million, though they collectively retain less than 0.1% of company stock.
4. Q3 Earnings Beat and Guidance Underpin Growth Narrative
In late October, PayPal reported Q3 revenue of $8.42 billion, up 7.3% year-over-year, and non-GAAP EPS of $1.34, beating consensus by $0.14. Return on equity reached 25.6% with a net margin of 15.0%. Management guided Q4 non-GAAP EPS to $1.27–$1.31 and full-year 2025 EPS to $5.35–$5.39, above the $5.03 consensus. The company also declared a quarterly dividend of $0.14 per share, marking an annualized yield of 0.9% with a payout ratio near 11%. Fourteen analysts rate the shares a buy, 22 a hold and four a sell, with an average target of $78.29.