BTIG Research Cuts Paysafe (NYSE:PSFE) Price Target to $10.00

Paysafe (NYSE:PSFE) had its price objective cut by BTIG Research from $11.00 to $10.00 in a research note issued to investors on Tuesday morning, MarketBeat.com reports. They currently have a buy rating on the stock.

PSFE has been the topic of a number of other research reports. Zacks Research upgraded Paysafe from a “strong sell” rating to a “hold” rating in a research note on Friday, January 23rd. Royal Bank Of Canada reiterated a “sector perform” rating and set a $10.00 target price (down from $17.00) on shares of Paysafe in a report on Friday, November 14th. Susquehanna decreased their price target on Paysafe from $15.00 to $9.00 and set a “neutral” rating for the company in a report on Friday, November 14th. UBS Group dropped their price objective on shares of Paysafe from $12.00 to $7.00 and set a “sell” rating on the stock in a research note on Friday, November 14th. Finally, Weiss Ratings reissued a “sell (d-)” rating on shares of Paysafe in a research report on Thursday, January 22nd. One investment analyst has rated the stock with a Buy rating, four have given a Hold rating and two have given a Sell rating to the stock. Based on data from MarketBeat.com, the stock presently has a consensus rating of “Reduce” and an average price target of $9.81.

Paysafe Trading Up 3.8%

NYSE PSFE opened at $7.69 on Tuesday. The firm has a market capitalization of $460.54 million, a price-to-earnings ratio of -2.44, a PEG ratio of 0.38 and a beta of 1.75. The company has a debt-to-equity ratio of 3.98, a quick ratio of 1.18 and a current ratio of 1.24. Paysafe has a one year low of $5.95 and a one year high of $18.15. The company’s 50 day moving average price is $7.19 and its 200 day moving average price is $9.74.

Paysafe (NYSE:PSFE) last released its quarterly earnings data on Tuesday, March 3rd. The company reported $0.46 earnings per share (EPS) for the quarter, topping the consensus estimate of $0.36 by $0.10. Paysafe had a negative net margin of 10.73% and a positive return on equity of 11.55%. The company had revenue of $438.36 million during the quarter, compared to the consensus estimate of $441.07 million. Paysafe has set its FY 2026 guidance at 2.120-2.32 EPS. On average, sell-side analysts predict that Paysafe will post 1.87 EPS for the current year.

Institutional Trading of Paysafe

Hedge funds and other institutional investors have recently made changes to their positions in the stock. Spire Wealth Management boosted its stake in Paysafe by 33.4% during the 2nd quarter. Spire Wealth Management now owns 3,795 shares of the company’s stock valued at $48,000 after acquiring an additional 950 shares during the last quarter. Tower Research Capital LLC TRC raised its stake in shares of Paysafe by 143.1% in the 2nd quarter. Tower Research Capital LLC TRC now owns 5,548 shares of the company’s stock valued at $70,000 after purchasing an additional 3,266 shares in the last quarter. State of Alaska Department of Revenue bought a new position in shares of Paysafe during the fourth quarter worth about $83,000. Directional Asset Management acquired a new position in Paysafe in the fourth quarter worth about $93,000. Finally, Mercer Global Advisors Inc. ADV bought a new stake in Paysafe in the fourth quarter valued at about $93,000. Institutional investors own 54.39% of the company’s stock.

Paysafe News Roundup

Here are the key news stories impacting Paysafe this week:

• Positive Sentiment: Q4 beat and constructive 2026 guidance: Paysafe reported $0.46 EPS vs. $0.36 expected and provided FY‑2026 guidance that suggests earnings and EBITDA growth should help reduce leverage — a near‑term catalyst supporting the rally. Paysafe Beats Earnings
• Positive Sentiment: Analyst commentary highlighting recovery prospects: Coverage notes the 2026 outlook “confirms the sky is not falling,” pointing to convergence of reported and organic growth and a plan to push net leverage below 5x — supports confidence in operational recovery. Paysafe: 2026 Outlook
• Neutral Sentiment: BTIG trimmed its price target to $10.00 — a downward revision but still above current levels, so it’s a mixed signal for upside potential. BTIG Lowers Price Target
• Neutral Sentiment: RBC cut its target to $9.00 and moved to “sector perform” — a modest downgrade that reduces near‑term upside expectations but does not signal a sell recommendation. RBC Lowers Target
• Negative Sentiment: UBS cut target to $6.75 and set a “sell” rating — a negative analyst action that increases downside pressure and may weigh on investor sentiment. UBS Lowers Target to $6.75
• Negative Sentiment: Widespread class‑action notices and lead‑plaintiff deadlines: Multiple law firms are publicizing a securities‑fraud class action covering purchases from March 4, 2025 to November 12, 2025 and urging investors to apply by April 7, 2026 — this raises legal and settlement risk that can cap the stock’s recovery. Class Action Notice (Rosen Law)

About Paysafe

Paysafe is a global payments provider that delivers a comprehensive suite of online and offline payment solutions. The company operates a diverse portfolio of products, including digital wallets under the Skrill and Neteller brands, prepaid voucher services through paysafecard, and integrated payment processing solutions for merchants. Paysafe’s platform is designed to serve a wide range of industries, from e-commerce and digital goods to gaming, financial services, and regulated verticals, offering tailored risk and compliance management alongside its core transaction capabilities.

Founded through a series of mergers and strategic acquisitions, Paysafe traces its origins to the launch of paysafecard in 2000 and the establishment of Optimal Payments in 1996.