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Stock Price
$49.81
Closing price · Apr 16, 2026
Vesting Period
4 years
12.5% six months from grant (or 25% one year from hire), remainder vesting at 2.08% per month thereafter.
Vesting Frequency
N/A
After 6 months cliff
Option Type
Non-Qualified
Ordinary income
PayPal NSOs vest on a 12.5% six months from grant (or 25% one year from hire), remainder vesting at 2.08% per month thereafter. schedule with a 6-month cliff.
Example calculation based on 100 shares:
| Year | Vesting % | Shares Vesting | Estimated Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year 1 | 25% | 25 | $1,245.25 |
| Year 2 | 25% | 25 | $1,245.25 |
| Year 3 | 25% | 25 | $1,245.25 |
| Year 4 | 25% | 25 | $1,245.25 |
| Total | 100% | 100 | $4,981 |
* Based on PayPal stock price of $49.81 as of Apr 16, 2026. Actual values will vary.
25%
25 shares
$1,245.25
25%
25 shares
$1,245.25
25%
25 shares
$1,245.25
25%
25 shares
$1,245.25
PayPal vesting schedule based on 100 total shares
Let's calculate the value of exercising 1000 NSOs at PayPal with the current stock price.
Calculate total exercise cost
1000 options × $34.87
= $34,867
Calculate current market value
1000 shares × $49.81
= $49,810
Calculate spread (profit before taxes)
$49,810 - $34,867
= $14,943
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