UBS Group Has Lowered Expectations for Paysafe (NYSE:PSFE) Stock Price

Paysafe (NYSE:PSFE) had its price target dropped by UBS Group from $7.00 to $3.50 in a research report issued to clients and investors on Friday, Benzinga reports. The brokerage currently has a “sell” rating on the stock. UBS Group‘s price target suggests a potential downside of 9.09% from the stock’s previous close.

A number of other analysts have also issued reports on PSFE. Susquehanna set a $7.00 price target on shares of Paysafe and gave the stock a “neutral” rating in a research note on Wednesday, August 12th. Weiss Ratings reissued a “sell (d-)” rating on shares of Paysafe in a research note on Wednesday, November 4th. Wall Street Zen cut shares of Paysafe from a “buy” rating to a “hold” rating in a report on Monday, August 3rd. BTIG Research cut shares of Paysafe from a “buy” rating to a “neutral” rating in a report on Friday. Finally, Royal Bank Of Canada cut their target price on shares of Paysafe from $9.00 to $6.00 and set a “sector perform” rating on the stock in a research note on Friday. Three equities research analysts have rated the stock with a Hold rating and three have given a Sell rating to the company’s stock. Based on data from MarketBeat, the company presently has a consensus rating of “Reduce” and an average target price of $6.88.

Paysafe Trading Down 0.5%

Shares of PSFE traded down $0.02 during midday trading on Friday, hitting $3.85. 738,306 shares of the stock were exchanged, compared to its average volume of 390,484. Paysafe has a 52-week low of $3.67 and a 52-week high of $10.04. The stock has a fifty day simple moving average of $6.01 and a 200 day simple moving average of $7.08. The firm has a market cap of $198.97 million, a P/E ratio of -1.01 and a beta of 1.80. The company has a debt-to-equity ratio of 4.38, a quick ratio of 1.17 and a current ratio of 1.17.

Paysafe (NYSE:PSFE) last posted its quarterly earnings data on Thursday, November 12th. The company reported $0.44 earnings per share (EPS) for the quarter, missing the consensus estimate of $0.55 by ($0.11). Paysafe had a negative net margin of 11.82% and a positive return on equity of 10.31%. The firm had revenue of $439.57 million during the quarter, compared to analysts’ expectations of $448.53 million. Paysafe has set its FY 2026 guidance at 1.450-1.540 EPS.

Hedge Funds Weigh In On Paysafe

A number of institutional investors and hedge funds have recently made changes to their positions in PSFE. R Squared Ltd acquired a new stake in Paysafe in the third quarter valued at approximately $92,000. Engineers Gate Manager LP acquired a new position in Paysafe during the 2nd quarter worth approximately $98,000. Sei Investments Co. acquired a new position in Paysafe during the 1st quarter worth approximately $127,000. Public Employees Retirement System of Ohio purchased a new stake in shares of Paysafe in the 2nd quarter valued at approximately $350,000. Finally, Palogic Value Management L.P. purchased a new stake in shares of Paysafe in the 2nd quarter valued at approximately $374,000. 54.39% of the stock is owned by institutional investors and hedge funds.

Key Stories Impacting Paysafe

Here are a few of the latest stories about PSFE:

• Positive Sentiment: Paysafe said it expects approximately 4% revenue growth for 2026, and active three-month consumers reached 8.1 million in the third quarter—signs of continued business activity. Article: Paysafe: 3 Key Takeaways for Long-Term Investors
• Negative Sentiment: BTIG Research downgraded Paysafe from “buy” to “neutral,” removing a bullish recommendation and adding to near-term investor concerns. Article: BTIG Research rating
• Negative Sentiment: Third-quarter adjusted earnings of $0.44 per share missed the $0.55 analyst consensus, while revenue of $439.6 million was below the $448.5 million expected. The company’s 2026 EPS guidance of $1.45–$1.54 also fell short of the $1.92 consensus; revenue guidance of $1.8 billion was in line. These misses and the weaker earnings outlook prompted a sharp selloff after results. Article: Paysafe tumbles on earnings miss and weak guidance

Paysafe Company Profile

Paysafe Limited is a payments technology company that provides services to businesses and consumers. Its offerings include payment processing and merchant solutions, digital wallets, and prepaid payment products designed for online and in-person transactions. The company’s consumer brands include Skrill and NETELLER digital wallets and paysafecard, a prepaid option that lets customers pay online without using a traditional payment card. Paysafe also supports merchants with tools for accepting and managing payments across digital channels.