PayPay (PAYP) analyst forecast and price target
Analyst forecast
Consensus of 14 analyst ratings
Based on 4 analyst targets
Recent analyst ratings
| Firm | Action | Rating | Price target | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wolfe Research | Maintained | Outperform | $21.00 from $18.00 | Aug 25, 2026 |
| Mizuho | Maintained | Outperform | $23.00 from $26.00 | Aug 4, 2026 |
| Citigroup | Maintained | Neutral | $18.00 from $23.00 | Aug 3, 2026 |
| Morgan Stanley | Upgraded | Equal-Weight → Overweight | $23.00 from $24.00 | Jul 23, 2026 |
| Goldman Sachs | Initiated Coverage | Buy | $29.00 | Apr 7, 2026 |
| Jefferies | Initiated Coverage | Buy | $28.00 | Apr 6, 2026 |
| Morgan Stanley | Initiated Coverage | Equal-Weight | $24.00 | Apr 6, 2026 |
| Citigroup | Initiated Coverage | Neutral | $23.00 | Apr 6, 2026 |
| B of A Securities | Initiated Coverage | Buy | $26.00 | Apr 6, 2026 |
| Deutsche Bank | Initiated Coverage | Hold | $20.00 | Apr 6, 2026 |
| Mizuho | Initiated Coverage | Outperform | $26.00 | Apr 6, 2026 |
| Benchmark | Initiated Coverage | Buy | $31.00 | Apr 6, 2026 |
| Macquarie | Initiated Coverage | Outperform | $22.90 | Mar 16, 2026 |
Frequently asked questions
What is the price target for PAYP stock?
The average 12-month analyst price target for PayPay (PAYP) is $21.25, with a high estimate of $23.00 and a low of $18.00, across 4 analysts.
Is PAYP a buy, sell, or hold?
Analysts covering PayPay currently average a Buy rating: 12 buy, 2 hold and 0 sell, from 14 analysts. Ratings reflect analyst opinion, not investment advice.
What upside do analysts see for PAYP?
The average price target of $21.25 implies 41.10% upside from the last price of $15.06.
What is the latest analyst rating on PAYP?
On Aug 25, 2026, Wolfe Research maintained PayPay at Outperform with a price target of $21.00.
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