PayPal Holdings, Inc. (PYPL) Shareholders & Insider Trades
PayPal shareholders at a glance
The largest holder of PayPal stock is Vanguard Capital Management LLC, with 53.6 million shares (6.27% of the company), worth about $2.82 billion as of September 25, 2026. The 10 largest holders together own 36.5%.
In Q2 2026, 1,530 institutional holdings reports listed 710.0 million shares worth $29.60 billion, up 6.6% in shares from Q1 2026.
Insiders reported 126 transactions in the last two years: 31 sales worth $10.35 million and no purchases. The newest one on file is from September 15, 2026 (Miller Jamie S, Chief Operating Officer).
Major holders as of September 25, 2026; quarterly totals from institutional holdings reports (latest Q2 2026); insider transactions on file through September 15, 2026.
PayPal Holdings, Inc.
Shareholders Summary
2026Q2
Ownership by Type
Geographic Distribution
Largest PayPal shareholders
| Holder | Shares | % of company | Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| Vanguard Capital Management LLC | 53.6 million | 6.27% | $2.8B |
| BlackRock Advisors LLC | 52.5 million | 6.14% | $2.8B |
| State Street Corporation | 41.2 million | 4.82% | $2.2B |
| Invesco Advisers, Inc. | 33.4 million | 3.91% | $1.8B |
| Geode Capital Management LLC | 29.4 million | 3.43% | $1.5B |
| Comprehensive Financial Management LLC (California) | 24.0 million | 2.80% | $1.3B |
| Vanguard Portfolio Management LLC | 22.7 million | 2.65% | $1.2B |
| Merrill Lynch International | 22.6 million | 2.64% | $1.2B |
| BlackRock Life Ltd. | 21.0 million | 2.45% | $1.1B |
| Goldman Sachs Wealth Services LP | 11.6 million | 1.35% | $610.0M |
As of September 25, 2026.
PayPal institutional holdings by quarter
| Quarter | Reports | Shares | Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| Q2 2026 | 1,530 | 710.0 million | $29.6B |
| Q1 2026 | 1,645 | 666.0 million | $30.1B |
| Q4 2025 | 1,902 | 738.0 million | $43.1B |
| Q3 2025 | 1,945 | 714.0 million | $47.6B |
| Q2 2025 | 2,030 | 730.0 million | $54.2B |
| Q1 2025 | 2,040 | 734.0 million | $47.8B |
| Q4 2024 | 2,159 | 734.0 million | $62.6B |
| Q3 2024 | 2,029 | 732.0 million | $56.2B |
Shares and value held by institutions that file quarterly holdings reports (options not included).
PayPal insider trades
| Insider | Date | Title | Transaction | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Miller Jamie S | Sep 15, 2026 | Chief Operating Officer | -- | – |
| Natali Chris | Sep 3, 2026 | Officer | Sale at price 54.80 per share. | $30,250 |
| Keller Frank | Sep 3, 2026 | Officer | Sale at price 54.68 - 56.71 per share. | $255,656 |
| Kereere Suzan | Sep 3, 2026 | Officer | Sale at price 54.53 - 56.69 per share. | $188,283 |
| Keller Frank | Sep 1, 2026 | Officer | -- | – |
| Webster Aaron James | Sep 1, 2026 | Officer | -- | – |
| Kereere Suzan | Sep 1, 2026 | Officer | -- | – |
| Natali Chris | Sep 1, 2026 | Officer | -- | – |
| Miller Jamie S | Sep 1, 2026 | Chief Operating Officer | -- | – |
| Kereere Suzan | Aug 18, 2026 | Officer | Sale at price 60.86 - 61.40 per share. | $253,723 |
| Kereere Suzan | Aug 14, 2026 | Officer | -- | – |
| Natali Chris | Jul 29, 2026 | Officer | Sale at price 58.10 per share. | $77,680 |
Newest 12 of 126 insider transactions in the last two years.
Questions and answers
Who owns the most PayPal stock?
Vanguard Capital Management LLC, with 6.27% of the company (as of September 25, 2026). Next: BlackRock Advisors LLC (6.14%) and State Street Corporation (4.82%).
How many institutions own PayPal stock?
1,530 institutional holdings reports listed PayPal shares in Q2 2026, 710.0 million shares in all worth $29.60 billion.
Are PayPal insiders buying or selling the stock?
In the last two years insiders reported 31 sales and no purchases (126 transactions in all); the newest on file is from September 15, 2026.
