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PayPal Holdings remains a “Buy” as its turnaround gains traction, supported by operational restructuring and cost-saving initiatives. PYPL's 9.5x earnings multiple and >14% forward FCF yield highlight significant undervaluation relative to its improving fundamentals. The new CEO's three-unit structure and $1.5 billion cost-cutting plan are driving margin improvements, with recent double-beat quarters and raised guidance.

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It's been a tumultuous summer for PayPal Holdings Inc. NASDAQ: PYPL: shares surged in July on news that Stripe and a private equity partner, Advent International, offered to buy the payments services firm after months of speculation. A quick two weeks later, PayPal reported better-than-expected Q2 2026 earnings, throwing investors for a loop and causing some to question whether the deal might actually not go through. In mid-August, the price of PayPal shares climbed above the $60.50 price that Stripe and Advent had set in their deal; two weeks later, the deal fell through, and PayPal shares tumbled.

Ultimately, the collapse of the potential deal does not change PayPal's underlying business and appeal, with a massive number of active users, a growing stablecoin, and strong fundamentals in multiple categories. This could make the current moment a good one to consider entering a position in PayPal, regardless of whether the deal becomes a possibility again.

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Is PayPal's Price Decline a Buy Opportunity or a Sign of a Takeover Premium?Key to an investor's assessment of PayPal at this stage is the fact that the company's board rejected Stripe's offer, which totaled about $53 billion and valued the company at $60.50 per share. This would suggest that leaders assessed this price tag to be insufficient—but then shares of PYPL collapsed by about 13% immediately after the deal fell through. They have since risen marginally but are still not back up to the $60.50 benchmark.

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The question then becomes whether the deal collapse is actually an opportunity to buy PayPal at a discount to the rejected price from Stripe's offer, or if the sell-off actually reveals that a takeover premium had been artificially boosting the firm's valuation more than the underlying business itself could justify.

PayPal's Q2 earnings suggest the former may be more likely. The company reported earnings per share (EPS) of $1.38, 10 cents ahead of analyst predictions, and also raised full-year EPS guidance to $5.38. This positions the stock as a profitable fintech that is actually being priced now on its standalone turnaround potential.Its price-to-earnings (P/E) ratio of 10.4 is modest for the industry. Revenue climbed by a decent 4.8% year over year (YOY).

It would appear that PayPal's sales growth—moderate for now, but improving—coupled with strong profitability and a fairly low earnings multiple, may compel investors to look more closely. Add in the fact that PayPal is one of the most recognizable brands in fintech and that it boasts a customer base of about 430 million active accounts, and the appeal may grow further.

PayPal's Stablecoin Could Be a Hidden Growth EnginePYUSD is a stablecoin that is fully integrated into PayPal's platform. Thanks to the GENIUS Act's regulatory framework, PayPal's stablecoin has achieved notable circulation. This could be a potential driver of future revenue growth for the company as it enjoys fee-based revenue from transaction settlements, although it is a scenario often overlooked by analysts and investors focused more on PayPal's traditional services business.

Ways the Deal Could Re-Emerge...Plus an AlternativeThere are multiple ways that the takeover bid for PayPal could re-emerge, potentially throwing investor calculations off once again.

First, Stripe and Advent are free to return with a higher offer. Given that this deal would likely exceed the previous $60.50 offer, it could represent fairly significant upside potential beyond what analysts already predict for shares. It's also possible that a different buyer emerges with an offer that exceeds Stripe's as well.

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As PayPal initiates its latest round of layoffs in September 2026, perhaps investors will be inclined to look to alternatives like Affirm Holdings Inc. NASDAQ: AFRM.

Although it is in the same fintech space as PayPal, it has a different dynamic, including accelerating growth, expanding margins, and strong conviction from analysts.

This company also beat analyst EPS predictions for the latest quarter, and despite the fact that revenue fell a bit short, sales nonetheless climbed by an impressive 33% YOY. Further, Affirm's EPS win was fairly monumental, as the company reported EPS of $4.62 compared to analyst expectations of just 35 cents per share.

Affirm cannot rival PayPal's user base, but it does have a sizable addressable market, an aggressive diversification plan to expand its offerings, and improving margins that suggest it has been able to scale successfully and sustainably. Investors may want to ditch PayPal entirely and look to a stock that has 23 Buy or equivalent ratings from Wall Street analysts, as well as 37% in predicted upside potential.

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PayPal (PYPL -3.04%) was a potential buyout target, but the two companies interested in acquiring it recently abandoned their plans. In this video, I'll discuss what this means for the stock and what I'm planning to do with my PayPal shares now.

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In the latest trading session, Paypal (PYPL - Free Report) closed at $54.94, marking a -3.31% move from the previous day. The stock's performance was behind the S&P 500's daily loss of 0.38%. On the other hand, the Dow registered a loss of 0.51%, and the technology-centric Nasdaq decreased by 0.29%.

Shares of the technology platform and digital payments company witnessed a loss of 4.95% over the previous month, trailing the performance of the Business Services sector with its gain of 1.03%, and the S&P 500's gain of 2.08%.

Market participants will be closely following the financial results of Paypal in its upcoming release. The company's earnings per share (EPS) are projected to be $1.32, reflecting a 1.49% decrease from the same quarter last year. Meanwhile, the Zacks Consensus Estimate for revenue is projecting net sales of $8.7 billion, up 3.38% from the year-ago period.

Regarding the entire year, the Zacks Consensus Estimates forecast earnings of $5.38 per share and revenue of $34.66 billion, indicating changes of +1.32% and +4.48%, respectively, compared to the previous year.

It is also important to note the recent changes to analyst estimates for Paypal. Such recent modifications usually signify the changing landscape of near-term business trends. With this in mind, we can consider positive estimate revisions a sign of optimism about the business outlook.

Empirical research indicates that these revisions in estimates have a direct correlation with impending stock price performance. We developed the Zacks Rank to capitalize on this phenomenon. Our system takes these estimate changes into account and delivers a clear, actionable rating model.

The Zacks Rank system, stretching from #1 (Strong Buy) to #5 (Strong Sell), has a noteworthy track record of outperforming, validated by third-party audits, with stocks rated #1 producing an average annual return of +25% since the year 1988. Over the past month, the Zacks Consensus EPS estimate has moved 0.39% higher. Paypal is currently a Zacks Rank #3 (Hold).

In the context of valuation, Paypal is at present trading with a Forward P/E ratio of 10.56. For comparison, its industry has an average Forward P/E of 13.49, which means Paypal is trading at a discount to the group.

One should further note that PYPL currently holds a PEG ratio of 1.21. This metric is used similarly to the famous P/E ratio, but the PEG ratio also takes into account the stock's expected earnings growth rate. The Financial Transaction Services was holding an average PEG ratio of 0.88 at yesterday's closing price.

The Financial Transaction Services industry is part of the Business Services sector. This group has a Zacks Industry Rank of 164, putting it in the bottom 34% of all 250+ industries.

The strength of our individual industry groups is measured by the Zacks Industry Rank, which is calculated based on the average Zacks Rank of the individual stocks within these groups. Our research shows that the top 50% rated industries outperform the bottom half by a factor of 2 to 1.

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PayPal Shares Jump as Stripe Takeover Rumors Reignite Summary

New buyout rumors sent PayPal stock higher, despite reports that Stripe and Advent had previously abandoned their pursuit

PayPal Holdings PYPL climbed about 3.5% Thursday as fresh speculation revived hopes that the payments company could attract a buyer.

Traders pointed to a Betaville alert describing possible takeover interest. The report did not identify a confirmed bidder. Attention is partly on Stripe and private equity firm Advent, though another party could also be involved.

Stripe said it does not comment on market rumors. PayPal had not responded to a request for comment.

The speculation follows a Bloomberg report from last week that Stripe and Advent had ended efforts to acquire PayPal. The group had previously considered a transaction valued above $50 billion.

The two firms had initially explored the deal alongside Block, now known as XYZ. Block later left the group before Stripe and Advent moved forward with their proposal.

Thursday's rebound shows takeover speculation remains a near-term catalyst for PayPal stock, although investors still lack confirmation that a transaction is under active consideration.

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PayPal Holdings, Inc. is rated Buy, with a 12-month target of $68-72, reflecting strong fundamentals and board conviction in standalone value. PYPL rejected a $60.50/share takeover bid, as the board deemed it undervalued; shares now trade below both the offer and pre-bid range. Q2 2026 saw revenue of $8.68B (+5% YoY), non-GAAP EPS of $1.38 (+8% beat), and free cash flow up 157% to $1.78B.

Elon Musk‘s latest payments push has an unusually long history. 27 years after he co-founded X.com as an online financial-services company—and more than two decades after that business became PayPal Holdings, Inc. (NASDAQ:PYPL)—Musk is putting financial services back inside X. This time with a social network that can potentially feed the payments system with users, creators and commerce.

From X.com to PayPalMusk co-founded X.com in 1999 as an online financial-services and email-payments company. In 2000, X.com merged with Confinity, whose PayPal product was gaining traction, and the combined company adopted the PayPal name in 2001. eBay Inc. (NASDAQ:EBAY) acquired PayPal in 2002 for $1.5 billion in stock, with Musk as its largest shareholder.

The connection became relevant again years later. In 2017, Musk bought back the X.com domain from PayPal, saying it had “great sentimental value” to him. At the time, he said he had no plans for it.

Now there is a plan.

X Money Goes Beyond PaymentsX Money is being built as financial infrastructure inside X rather than as a standalone payment destination. X Money’s own site describes a service that can handle direct deposits, bill payments, wires, checks and peer-to-peer transfers, alongside an X-branded Visa Inc. (NYSE:V) card and cashback.

The service is being powered by Cross River, which says X is the first U.S. social platform to embed FDIC-insured, interest-bearing accounts and broader payment capabilities directly into the platform.

That distinction matters.

PayPal’s core proposition is still moving and managing money across merchants and consumers. X can potentially make financial activity another layer of the experience users already have on the platform.

That is already beginning with creators. X says U.S. creators eligible for Subscriptions need to enroll in X Money to receive their payouts.

And now, X Money sits inside an even bigger Musk ecosystem: Space Exploration Technologies Corp. (NASDAQ:SPCX) owns X following its combination with xAI, putting Musk’s revived financial-services vision alongside his AI, social-media and space businesses.

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The Everything-App TestThis is where Musk’s original X.com vision comes back into focus.

Rather than asking whether X Money can take users from PayPal, the more consequential question is whether X can make money itself part of the social network’s underlying infrastructure.

The timing is particularly interesting for PayPal. The company is in the middle of a strategic reset under CEO Enrique Lores, and a reported $53 billion acquisition attempt by Advent and Stripe fell apart in August after the consortium walked away. PayPal shares subsequently fell sharply.

The contrast is striking: PayPal is trying to strengthen its position as a payments company, while Musk is attempting to make payments one component of a much broader platform.

X Money’s biggest opportunity may not be transaction fees. It is the possibility of making payments that reinforces everything else on X—creator income, subscriptions, commerce, and eventually other financial services.

The key metric to watch is therefore not how closely X Money resembles PayPal, but how much financial activity Musk can pull into X that previously happened somewhere else.

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Traders on Polymarket, the cryptocurrency-based prediction market, have all but abandoned bets that Stripe will buy any part of PayPal Holdings Inc (NASDAQ:PYPL, XETRA:2PP) this year.

The contract asking whether Stripe will acquire any part of PayPal in 2026 has slumped to a 10% implied probability, down from a peak of around 70% reached during the summer.

A separate market on a full takeover of PayPal now prices the chance at just 6%.

The repricing came after Stripe, the privately held payments company, and Advent International, the buyout firm, abandoned their pursuit of PayPal, the payments group behind the eponymous digital wallet and the Venmo app.

The consortium had offered $60.50 a share in July, valuing PayPal at more than $53 billion and representing a premium of about 28% to the company's share price before the approach became public.

The bid was backed by roughly $50 billion in committed bank financing, which would have made it one of the biggest debt-funded acquisitions on record and the largest ever in the financial technology sector.

PayPal's board rejected the approach as inadequate within days, holding out for a price closer to $70 a share.

Talks continued into mid-August, but the buyers declined to raise their offer and ultimately withdrew.

PayPal shares fell below $54 in premarket trading, a drop of around 12%, wiping out the gains built up since takeover speculation first surfaced.

The collapse leaves chief executive Enrique Lores, who took charge in March, to prove that PayPal's standalone turnaround can deliver more value than the rejected bid.

Lores has reorganised the business into separate checkout, Venmo and payments units and pledged to cut at least $1.5 billion in costs over two to three years.

Stripe, valued at $159 billion in a February employee share sale and processing around $1.9 trillion in payments last year, had been seen as the most likely consolidator in the sector.

Block, the payments company formerly known as Square, was involved in early discussions but left before the formal offer was tabled.

The Polymarket contract does not settle until 31 December, leaving open the slim possibility that talks resume before the year is out.

Traders on Polymarket, the cryptocurrency-based prediction market, have all but abandoned bets that Stripe will buy any part of PayPal Holdings Inc (NASDAQ:PYPL, XETRA:2PP) this year.

The contract asking whether Stripe will acquire any part of PayPal in 2026 has slumped to a 10% implied probability, down from a peak of around 70% reached during the summer.

A separate market on a full takeover of PayPal now prices the chance at just 6%.

The repricing came after Stripe, the privately held payments company, and Advent International, the buyout firm, abandoned their pursuit of PayPal, the payments group behind the eponymous digital wallet and the Venmo app.

The consortium had offered $60.50 a share in July, valuing PayPal at more than $53 billion and representing a premium of about 28% to the company's share price before the approach became public.

The bid was backed by roughly $50 billion in committed bank financing, which would have made it one of the biggest debt-funded acquisitions on record and the largest ever in the financial technology sector.

PayPal's board rejected the approach as inadequate within days, holding out for a price closer to $70 a share.

Talks continued into mid-August, but the buyers declined to raise their offer and ultimately withdrew.

PayPal shares fell below $54 in premarket trading, a drop of around 12%, wiping out the gains built up since takeover speculation first surfaced.

The collapse leaves chief executive Enrique Lores, who took charge in March, to prove that PayPal's standalone turnaround can deliver more value than the rejected bid.

Lores has reorganised the business into separate checkout, Venmo and payments units and pledged to cut at least $1.5 billion in costs over two to three years.

Stripe, valued at $159 billion in a February employee share sale and processing around $1.9 trillion in payments last year, had been seen as the most likely consolidator in the sector.

Block, the payments company formerly known as Square, was involved in early discussions but left before the formal offer was tabled.

The Polymarket contract does not settle until 31 December, leaving open the slim possibility that talks resume before the year is out.

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Venmo cash engine (PYPL)

Buy PYPL only if you can get it after a flush near $40–$42. The thesis is that the market is over-discounting the turnaround timeline: Venmo Debit MAUs +50% and Pay With Venmo +30% show a real growth pocket. If Lores delivers cost cuts ($1.5B savings by 2027) and improves marketing efficiency/AI, the stock can rebound on “proof of execution,” especially if buybacks resume with any Venmo monetization narrative. Key risk: Venmo growth slows materially and cost cuts don’t translate into higher earnings power.

Key Risk: Venmo’s growth decelerates and cost cuts fail to lift earnings, so the stock stays a low-growth value trap.

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Sell PYPL. The $50B bid collapse removes a major catalyst and leaves only a slow-growth turnaround: revenue +5% and EPS -3% recently, with estimates still stuck around low-single-digit growth. Technicals also warn of downside (rising wedge + bearish RSI/MACD divergence), with $40.45 the next support if momentum breaks. Key risk: Venmo spin-off (or a credible alternative) unlocks a sharp re-rating and accelerates growth expectations fast enough to offset the bid failure.

Key Risk: A Venmo separation/turnaround plan convinces the market growth is re-accelerating, driving a re-rating that overwhelms the technical downside.

PayPal stock suffered a sharp reversal in premarket trading after Stripe and Advent abandoned their much hyped bid to acquire the company. PYPL fell to $53, a decline of nearly 15% from its high this month. The retreat could deepen further as PayPal continues to grapple with substantial challenges.

PayPal stock plunged after reports emerged that Stripe and Advent decided to drop their acquisition bid for the company. The two firms had made a $50 billion bid for the company.

While the amount was a huge one, it would have sealed the company’s fall from grace as its market capitalization peaked at over $300 billion during the pandemic.

Therefore, the developments means that PayPal will now need to execute a good turnaround strategy, something that has been difficult in the past few years. 

The most recent results showed that its revenue growth has stalled. PayPal’s last results showed that its revenue rose by 5% in the second quarter to $8.7 billion, with its earnings-per-share (EPS) falling by 3% to $1.25. In contrast, the average earnings growth for the S&P 500 Index was 50.4% in the second quarter. 

PayPal’s growth has stalled in other metrics. For example, its monthly active users rose by 1% to 228 million, while the number of transactions per active account rose by just 3%.

Most notably, analysts expect the earnings growth to remain under pressure in the near term. The average estimate is that its annual revenue will grow by 4.6% this year to $34 billion. This slowdown is expected to grow by 4.38% to $36.23 billion. 

The same is happening with its earnings growth, with the EPS expected to grow to $5.39 this year followed by $5.79 next year. These metrics suggest that the company is no longer growing as it used to in the past. 

PayPal’s new CEO, Enrique Lores, faces a major challenge turning around the company, something that his predecessor failed in. One approach is to focus on Venmo, the fastest-growing part of its business. 

Some analysts believe that the company would do well by spinning Venmo off. In its last results, the company said that its Venmo Debit Card’s monthly active accounts rose by over 50%, while Pay With Venmo rising by over 30%. Spinning it off would help it generate strong cash, which it can use to intensify its buyback or add its dividends. PayPal can also use the funds to execute quality to acquire companies to reinvigorate its revenue growth.

In his recent statement, Lores highlighted several turnaround strategies, including cutting costs. He expects to cut organizational layers, targeting $1.5 billion in savings through 2027. He also committed to improving marketing efficiency, and integrating AI into the platforms.

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The daily chart suggests that the PYPL stock has been signaling a potential retreat in the past few weeks. It formed a rising wedge pattern, which is made up of two ascending and converging trendlines. The Relative Strength Index (RSI) has formed a bearish divergence pattern. 

The MACD indicator also formed a bearish divergence pattern. Therefore, there is a risk that the stock will remain under pressure in the coming months. If this happens, the stock will likely drop to the key support level of $40.45, its lowest level in June.

Reports of a takeover offer have propped up PayPal's stock in recent months, but now the company may have to execute a turnaround on its own.

PayPal Holdings Inc. (NASDAQ:PYPL) shares are trading lower following reports suggesting that a consortium of Advent and Stripe walked away from its pursuit of PayPal.

PayPal stock is feeling bearish pressure. Why is PYPL stock dropping? Advent, Stripe Abandon $50 Billion Bid

According to Bloomberg, buyout firm Advent and payment processor Stripe have decided to abandon their pursuit of PayPal, citing people familiar with the matter. The group is no longer pursuing a deal for the company, according to the report, which had previously seen an offer of more than $50 billion. Representatives for Advent, PayPal, and Stripe declined to comment.

Bloomberg first reported in February that Stripe was considering an acquisition of parts or all of PayPal after a stock slump had wiped out a chunk of its value. The takeover interest helped the stock recover, with PayPal shares jumping more than 40% this quarter to give the company a market value of about $52.6 billion. The Wall Street Journal reported this month that PayPal had found the initial bid insufficient, and the two sides were negotiating a potentially higher price.

Bloomberg noted the situation remains fluid, and Advent and Stripe could still return with a renewed offer at a later date.

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Paypal Shares FallPYPL Price Action: At the time of publication, PayPal shares are trading 13.96% lower at $52.89, according to data from Benzinga Pro.

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ToplinePayPal stocks fell as much as 16% in premarket trading on Friday after Bloomberg reported on Thursday night that Stripe and Advent International had abandoned their $53 billion pursuit of the payments company, which had helped propel its shares higher since the news broke in mid-July.

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Key FactsPayPal’s stock tumbled as much as 16% on Friday, trading around $53.74 just after the markets opened after Thursday’s $61.47 close.

The stock had gained nearly 30% since reports of the takeover pursuit surfaced in July, with a market value of about $52.6 billion.

Stripe and private-equity firm Advent International had reportedly offered $60.50 per share for PayPal, valuing the company at more than $53 billion.

Bloomberg reported on Thursday night that Stripe and Advent are no longer pursuing the deal, according to people familiar with the matter.

KEY BACKGROUNDPayPal has struggled with slowing growth and competition from Apple Pay, Google Pay and other payment platforms. In response, the company in recent years has made changes to its management, reduced its workforce and cut costs in an attempt to revive profitability. The stock had climbed nearly 30% since news of Stripe and Advent’s efforts broke in July, and is now trading well below the $60.50 reported per-share offer, which valued PayPal at over $53 billion. The Wall Street Journal had previously reported that PayPal thought the offer was insufficient, and the parties were negotiating the price.

BIG NUMBER $356 billion. That was Paypal’s approximate peak market valuation during the pandemic-driven stock boom in 2021, compared with the roughly $53 billion reported takeover offer.

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PayPal Holdings, Inc. remains undervalued after the failed $63.5B Advent/Stripe bid, offering management the chance to refocus on operational improvements. Branded checkout, while no longer a major growth engine, provides stable, reliable cash flows that can support future initiatives if managed efficiently. Braintree continues to deliver mid-teens growth and profitable momentum, with plans to unify platforms for better merchant experience and improved monetization.

David Einhorn‘s newest investment is facing an early reality check.

Just weeks after DME Capital Management—Einhorn’s investment firm and the successor to Greenlight Capital—revealed a new 1.4 million-share stake in PayPal Holdings Inc. (NASDAQ:PYPL), the payments company’s stock tumbled in premarket trading after reports that Stripe and Advent International had abandoned their takeover pursuit.

The selloff raises an important question for investors: Was PayPal’s recent rally driven by improving fundamentals—or by takeover optimism that has now evaporated?

PayPal’s Takeover Premium DisappearsA Stripe-Advent consortium proposed a $60.50-per-share offer for PayPal, valuing the fintech at roughly $53 billion. However, differences over valuation and the regulatory complexity of such a large transaction ultimately derailed negotiations, Reuters reported. Stripe and Advent walked away, and PayPal shares sank.

The deal had been one of the market’s biggest fintech stories this summer. The offer was first reported in July, and PayPal’s shares climbed nearly 30% afterward as investors priced in the possibility of a takeover.

Now, with the consortium stepping aside, that takeover premium is being unwound. PayPal’s board had viewed the initial offer as inadequate, while the buyers ultimately concluded the economics and regulatory hurdles no longer justified pursuing the acquisition.

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Einhorn Bought the Standalone Business, Not the DealGreenlight Capital’s second-quarter filing shows Einhorn established a 1.4 million-share position in PayPal, making it one of the hedge fund’s notable new investments during the quarter.

That timing matters.

Einhorn’s position predates Friday’s sharp decline, meaning the investment thesis was unlikely to depend solely on a completed acquisition. Instead, the veteran value investor now owns a company that must convince the market its turnaround can create more value than the bid it rejected.

That is also consistent with management’s recent messaging. During PayPal’s latest earnings call, CEO Enrique Lores declined to comment on takeover speculation but said the company would evaluate any opportunity that could create superior value for shareholders.

The market, however, has remained cautious. Analysts are waiting for evidence that PayPal’s turnaround is translating into sustained growth, despite the company’s recent raise of its 2026 profit outlook and the outline of additional cost-saving initiatives.

Friday’s Decline Changes the DebateInstead of asking whether PayPal will be acquired, investors are back to evaluating whether management can unlock more value as an independent company than the abandoned $60.50-per-share offer implied.

For value-oriented investors like Einhorn, the collapse of the deal may prove to be noise if the turnaround gains traction. For everyone else, the burden of proof has shifted squarely back to PayPal’s execution.

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Konsorcium investiční společnosti Advent International a zpracovatele plateb Stripe ustoupilo od snahy převzít zhruba za 53 miliard dolarů (1,1 bilionu Kč) americkou platební společnost PayPal Holdings. S odkazem na informované zdroje to ve čtvrtek uvedla agentura Bloomberg. PayPal už dříve avizoval, že nabídku považuje za nedostatečnou, protože nedoceňuje vyhlídky podniku.

Ani jedna z uvedených firem se nechtěla ke zprávě Bloombergu vyjádřit. Agentura Reuters v červenci informovala, že zájemci nabídli za jednu akcii PayPalu 60,50 USD, což bylo tehdy výrazně nad tržní cenou. Ta se od té doby v reakci na zájem o podnik zvýšila, ve čtvrtek uzavřela na trhu Nasdaq v New Yorku na 61,47 USD. Po zprávě, že konsorcium od snahy o převzetí podniku ustoupilo, cena klesla o více než 13 procent k 53 dolarům.

PayPal se potýká s rostoucí konkurencí, kterou představují například služby Apple Pay a Google Pay. Vedení společnosti se zároveň snaží podpořit cenu akcií firmy v situaci, kdy její růst zpomaluje. Spojením firem Stripe a PayPal, dvou z nejvyužívanějších platebních platforem pro internetové obchodníky, by vznikla jedna z největších světových společností pro on-line platby s ročním objemem zpracovaných transakcí kolem 3,7 bilionu dolarů (76,7 bilionu Kč).

PayPal v roce 2023 poprvé po deseti letech vyměnil generálního ředitele, stal se jím Alex Chriss. Letos v březnu ho vystřídal Enrique Lores, který zahájil rozsáhlou restrukturalizaci s cílem zjednodušit fungování podniku a více se zaměřit na růst. V dubnu PayPal rozdělil své aktivity do tří divizí, které pokrývají platební proces při nákupu, spotřebitelské finanční služby Venmo a oblast plateb a kryptoměn. Zároveň firma provedla řadu změn ve vedení.

Společnost PayPal byla založena koncem 90. let a patřila k průkopníkům digitálních plateb, k zakladatelům patřil i podnikatel Elon Musk, v současné době nejbohatší člověk světa. V posledních letech ale PayPal čelí sílící konkurenci alternativních platebních metod a služeb. Tržní hodnota společnosti dosáhla vrcholu přibližně 360 miliard dolarů v roce 2021, letos klesla až zhruba na 36 miliard dolarů. Za posledních 12 měsíců firma ztratila více než 40 procent své tržní hodnoty.

B. Metzler seel. Sohn & Co. AG acquired a new stake in shares of PayPal Holdings, Inc. (NASDAQ:PYPL – Free Report) during the 2nd quarter, according to its most recent filing with the SEC. The institutional investor acquired 65,744 shares of the credit services provider’s stock, valued at approximately $2,839,000.

Other large investors also recently modified their holdings of the company. Bard Associates Inc. bought a new stake in PayPal in the 4th quarter worth approximately $25,000. Allied Private Wealth LLC bought a new position in PayPal during the second quarter valued at approximately $25,000. Robinswood Financial LLC bought a new position in PayPal during the first quarter valued at approximately $26,000. Caitong International Asset Management Co. Ltd raised its stake in shares of PayPal by 15,233.3% during the fourth quarter. Caitong International Asset Management Co. Ltd now owns 460 shares of the credit services provider’s stock worth $27,000 after acquiring an additional 457 shares in the last quarter. Finally, Mowery & Schoenfeld Wealth Management LLC bought a new stake in shares of PayPal in the 2nd quarter worth approximately $27,000. 68.32% of the stock is owned by hedge funds and other institutional investors.

PayPal News Summary Here are the key news stories impacting PayPal this week:

Positive Sentiment: Venmo’s expansion into college tuition payments could increase transaction volume. PayPal and Venmo are now being integrated with Illumia, Nelnet Campus Commerce and TouchNet, allowing students and families at participating universities to pay tuition and fees through the digital wallets. The initiative adds a potentially recurring, higher-value use case, although transaction fees and adoption will vary by school. PayPal, Venmo connect to colleges Positive Sentiment: Agentic payments offer a longer-term growth narrative. PayPal is positioning its platform around AI-enabled commerce, digital identity and automated payments, potentially allowing software agents to complete transactions on behalf of consumers. The strategy could strengthen PayPal’s relevance as commerce evolves, but commercialization and competitive execution remain uncertain. PayPal Agentic Payments: Can They Reshape the Future of Commerce? Positive Sentiment: Technical momentum and investor interest remain supportive. PayPal has formed a bullish “golden cross,” while David Einhorn’s reported $61.5 million stake provides additional visibility and may reinforce the turnaround case. David Einhorn’s PayPal Bet Just Flashed a Golden Cross Neutral Sentiment: Takeover chatter is supporting the shares but remains unconfirmed. Reports have revived speculation about a potential sale process involving Stripe and Advent International. No offer or transaction has been announced, so any takeover premium is speculative. PayPal Stock Closes Higher Thursday Negative Sentiment: The recent rally has increased valuation and execution concerns. Investors are questioning whether PayPal can sustain momentum amid modest underlying revenue growth and intense competition in digital payments and buy-now-pay-later services. A director’s $253,716 sale under a pre-arranged Rule 10b5-1 plan adds a mild cautionary signal, though it is not necessarily an indication of deteriorating business prospects. PayPal Insider Selling PayPal Stock Down 1.2% Shares of NASDAQ PYPL opened at $61.55 on Friday. The company has a current ratio of 1.29, a quick ratio of 1.29 and a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.55. PayPal Holdings, Inc. has a 12 month low of $38.46 and a 12 month high of $79.21. The firm has a market capitalization of $52.65 billion, a PE ratio of 11.64, a price-to-earnings-growth ratio of 1.50 and a beta of 1.30. The firm has a fifty day simple moving average of $52.13 and a two-hundred day simple moving average of $47.51. PayPal (NASDAQ:PYPL – Get Free Report) last posted its earnings results on Tuesday, July 28th. The credit services provider reported $1.38 EPS for the quarter, topping the consensus estimate of $1.28 by $0.10. The firm had revenue of $8.68 billion during the quarter, compared to analysts’ expectations of $8.47 billion. PayPal had a net margin of 14.36% and a return on equity of 24.39%. The company’s quarterly revenue was up 4.8% compared to the same quarter last year. During the same period last year, the company posted $1.40 EPS. Equities analysts expect that PayPal Holdings, Inc. will post 5.38 earnings per share for the current year.

PayPal Dividend Announcement The business also recently disclosed a quarterly dividend, which will be paid on Friday, September 25th. Shareholders of record on Friday, September 4th will be issued a $0.14 dividend. The ex-dividend date is Friday, September 4th. This represents a $0.56 annualized dividend and a yield of 0.9%. PayPal’s dividend payout ratio (DPR) is 10.59%.

Analyst Ratings Changes Several equities analysts recently commented on PYPL shares. Clear Str raised shares of PayPal to a “hold” rating in a report on Thursday, July 16th. Deutsche Bank Aktiengesellschaft restated a “hold” rating and set a $45.00 price target on shares of PayPal in a research report on Wednesday, July 29th. Barclays raised their price objective on PayPal from $55.00 to $57.00 and gave the company an “equal weight” rating in a research note on Wednesday, July 29th. Daiwa Securities Group upgraded PayPal from a “hold” rating to an “outperform” rating in a report on Wednesday, May 6th. Finally, Wells Fargo & Company boosted their target price on PayPal from $48.00 to $56.00 and gave the company an “equal weight” rating in a research note on Wednesday, July 29th. Nine research analysts have rated the stock with a Buy rating, thirty-four have given a Hold rating and four have given a Sell rating to the stock. According to data from MarketBeat, PayPal presently has an average rating of “Hold” and an average price target of $56.28.

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Insiders Place Their Bets In other PayPal news, insider Suzan Kereere sold 4,162 shares of the company’s stock in a transaction that occurred on Tuesday, August 18th. The stock was sold at an average price of $60.96, for a total transaction of $253,715.52. Following the transaction, the insider owned 30,983 shares in the company, valued at approximately $1,888,723.68. This represents a 11.84% decrease in their position. The transaction was disclosed in a legal filing with the Securities & Exchange Commission, which is accessible through the SEC website. The transaction was executed under a pre-arranged Rule 10b5-1 trading plan. Also, insider Frank Keller sold 732 shares of the stock in a transaction that occurred on Wednesday, July 29th. The stock was sold at an average price of $58.10, for a total value of $42,529.20. Following the completion of the transaction, the insider directly owned 41,567 shares of the company’s stock, valued at $2,415,042.70. This represents a 1.73% decrease in their position. The disclosure for this sale is available in the SEC filing. The transaction was executed under a pre-arranged Rule 10b5-1 trading plan. Insiders sold 14,774 shares of company stock worth $738,249 over the last three months. Company insiders own 0.63% of the company’s stock.

PayPal Profile (Free Report)

PayPal Holdings, Inc operates a global digital payments platform that enables consumers and merchants to send and receive payments online, on mobile devices and at the point of sale. The company provides a broad set of payment solutions, including a digital wallet, merchant payment processing, checkout services, invoicing and fraud-management tools. PayPal’s platform is designed to support e-commerce, in-person retail and person-to-person transfers, targeting both individual consumers and businesses of varying sizes.

Key products and services in PayPal’s portfolio include the PayPal wallet and checkout ecosystem, the Venmo peer-to-peer mobile app, Braintree’s developer-focused payment gateway, Xoom for international money transfers, and PayPal Credit and buy-now-pay-later options.

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PayPal Holdings Inc. (NASDAQ:PYPL) has added another milestone to its recent comeback. The payments giant has formed a Golden Cross—a widely followed technical pattern that occurs when a stock’s 50-day moving average rises above its 200-day moving average.

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Many traders view the signal as a sign that long-term momentum may be turning positive, and its appearance comes just weeks after billionaire hedge fund manager David Einhorn disclosed a new position in the company.

Einhorn Made PayPal a New Bet in Q2According to DME Capital Management’s latest Form 13F filing, which reports the holdings of David Einhorn’s Greenlight Capital funds, Einhorn initiated a new position in PayPal during the second quarter, purchasing approximately 1.4 million shares worth about $61.5 million at quarter-end.

The investment made PayPal one of Greenlight’s notable new additions during the quarter, signaling that the veteran value investor saw an opportunity in a company that has spent the last few years rebuilding investor confidence after its pandemic-era boom faded.

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Like all Form 13F filings, however, the disclosure reflects holdings as of June 30 and does not reveal whether Greenlight has since increased, reduced, or exited the position.

Now the Chart Is Sending the Same MessageSince those holdings were reported, PayPal’s stock has continued to strengthen.

The newly formed Golden Cross is one of the most closely watched technical signals in the market because it suggests that a stock’s intermediate-term trend has overtaken its long-term trend. While no chart pattern guarantees future returns, many investors view it as confirmation that bullish momentum is building.

The signal arrives after PayPal shares climbed steadily through recent weeks, pushing the stock above both its 50-day and 200-day moving averages.

Investment TakeawayNeither a billionaire investor’s purchase nor a Golden Cross alone is enough to predict where PayPal goes next. But together, they tell a more interesting story.

Einhorn’s new position reflects a fundamentally driven investment thesis, while the Golden Cross suggests the market’s technical picture has begun improving as well.

It’s a rare moment where a prominent value investor and momentum-focused traders appear to be arriving at the same stock from different directions—a combination that could keep PayPal on investors’ watchlists as its turnaround story continues.

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Key Takeaways PayPal and Venmo are now tuition payment options at five universities through three education platforms.Nelnet Campus Commerce supports more than 1,100 institutions, with more schools expected to join this year.Venmo and Braintree posted mid-teens payment volume growth in PayPal's second quarter of 2026. PayPal Holdings, Inc. (PYPL - Free Report) is expanding its presence in college payments by adding PayPal and Venmo as tuition payment options through integrations with Illumia, Nelnet Campus Commerce and TouchNet. Students and families at participating schools can pay tuition fees through their school portals. The integrations are live at Bellarmine University, Butler University, Kansas State University, Michigan State University and Texas Tech University.

The move connects PayPal with education-payment platforms that collectively serve thousands of U.S. colleges and universities. Nelnet Campus Commerce alone supports more than 1,100 higher-education institutions. PayPal expects more schools to join throughout the year, widening the reach of PYPL and Venmo for one of the biggest expenses faced by students and families.

Users can fund tuition payments with bank accounts, credit cards or PayPal and Venmo balances, subject to account requirements. The payments use PayPal’s existing encryption and fraud monitoring. The launch follows PayPal and Venmo’s Big Ten and Big 12 agreements a year earlier, which included institutional revenue-share payments for student athletes.

The tuition expansion comes as PayPal’s payments business grows. The company’s second-quarter 2026 total payment volume rose 10% to $486.4 billion, while revenues increased 5% to $8.68 billion. Active accounts reached 439 million and payment transactions rose 8% to 6.8 billion.

Venmo is also becoming a bigger growth driver. PayPal said Venmo and Braintree both grew payment volume in the mid-teens in the second quarter of 2026. Venmo Debit Card monthly active accounts increased more than 50%, while Pay with Venmo monthly active accounts grew 30%, supporting PayPal’s push beyond peer-to-peer transfers into broader money management.

How Are Other Competitors Faring?Flywire Corp (FLYW - Free Report) has pursued a closely comparable higher-education payments strategy. In April 2026, Penn State selected Flywire to manage all tuition payments, expanding a decade-long international-payments relationship into domestic billing, payment plans, collections and refunds. The agreement materially deepens Flywire’s campus role, covering a university population of more than 100,000 students.

Adyen (ADYEY - Free Report) expanded its strategic partnership with accesso in February 2026, embedding ADYEY’s payment capabilities across accesso’s leisure, entertainment and cultural technology platforms. The arrangement supports digital and on-site transactions across multiple regions and sales channels. Accesso ecosystem currently handles more than $5 billion in annual transaction volume.

PYPL’s Price Performance, Valuation & EstimatesShares of PayPal have gained 39.1% in the past three months compared with the broader industry and the S&P 500 Index.

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From a valuation standpoint, PayPal’s shares are trading cheaply, as suggested by the Value Score of A. In terms of forward 12-month P/E, PYPL stock is trading at 10.85X, which is at a significant discount to the Zacks Financial Transaction Services industry’s 18.84X.

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PayPal’s estimate revisions reflect a positive trend. The Zacks Consensus Estimate for full-year 2026 EPS has been revised upward to $5.38 in the past week. The consensus estimate for the metric indicates a year-over-year increase of 1.13%.

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PayPal currently carries a Zacks Rank #3 (Hold). You can see the complete list of today’s Zacks #1 Rank (Strong Buy) stocks here.

Some universities are now allowing students and their families to pay tuition through PayPal and Venmo.

Among the first institutions offering the payment options are Bellarmine University, Butler University, Kansas State University, Michigan State University and Texas Tech University, although more universities are expected to join later this year.

Students and families may face transaction or processing fees, with the amount depending on the university and the funding method used.

The payment options are being integrated through campus payment platforms including Illumia, Nelnet Campus Commerce and TouchNet, which process tuition payments for institutions across the country.

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Some universities are now allowing students and their families to pay tuition through PayPal and Venmo. (iStock / iStock)

"A modern tuition payment experience has to work for both sides of the transaction," Don Smith, Illumia’s senior vice president and general manager of integrated payments, said in a statement.

"Students and families want the flexibility to use payment methods that fit how they manage their money, while institutions need those options to work within the systems and processes their teams already rely on. This integration helps schools expand choice in a practical way, improving the payer experience without creating a disconnected path for campus teams," Smith added.

PayPal and its Venmo subsidiary have aimed to further expand their presence in higher education over the last year, offering student-athletes the opportunity to receive institutional revenue-share payments through their platforms. Venmo also expanded its presence on college campuses through NIL partnerships with student athletes, college-branded cards, student ambassadors and gameday activations.

Students and families may face transaction or processing fees, depending on the university and funding method used. (Justin Sullivan/Getty Images / Getty Images)

The digital payment systems are already used by many students and families for daily money transfers, including purchasing groceries, splitting rent and sending money to friends and family.

"Tuition is one of the biggest payments a family will make, and it should come with the same flexibility and security that millions of people already count on PayPal and Venmo for every day," Frank Keller, President of Checkout Solutions and PayPal, said in a statement. "That's why we're proud to bring that same choice and protection into the reliable systems schools have already built."

The companies said PayPal and Venmo use security measures including encryption and fraud monitoring. Consumer regulators, however, have cautioned that money stored in nonbank payment apps may not carry the same deposit-insurance protections as funds held directly in a federally insured bank or credit union.

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Consumer regulators have cautioned that some funds stored in nonbank payment apps may not carry the same deposit-insurance protections as traditional bank deposits. (Andrew Harrer/Bloomberg via Getty Images / Getty Images)

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Certain eligible PayPal and Venmo balances may qualify for pass-through FDIC insurance when funds are placed at PayPal's program banks, which currently include Goldman Sachs Bank USA, Wells Fargo Bank and JPMorgan Chase Bank. Not all PayPal or Venmo balances qualify for the coverage.

But FDIC pass-through insurance "protects against the failure of a Program Bank, not the failure of PayPal. PayPal is not a bank, does not take deposits and is not FDIC insured," PayPal said in a statement.

BlackRock Inc. purchased a new stake in shares of PayPal Holdings, Inc. (NASDAQ:PYPL – Free Report) during the 2nd quarter, according to the company in its most recent 13F filing with the Securities & Exchange Commission. The firm purchased 74,965,012 shares of the credit services provider’s stock, valued at approximately $3,236,989,000. BlackRock Inc. owned 8.76% of PayPal at the end of the most recent quarter.

Several other institutional investors and hedge funds have also recently made changes to their positions in the company. Bard Associates Inc. bought a new position in PayPal during the 4th quarter worth about $25,000. Allied Private Wealth LLC purchased a new position in PayPal in the second quarter valued at about $25,000. Robinswood Financial LLC bought a new position in PayPal in the first quarter worth about $26,000. Caitong International Asset Management Co. Ltd raised its holdings in PayPal by 15,233.3% in the fourth quarter. Caitong International Asset Management Co. Ltd now owns 460 shares of the credit services provider’s stock worth $27,000 after purchasing an additional 457 shares in the last quarter. Finally, Safe Harbor Fiduciary LLC purchased a new stake in shares of PayPal during the fourth quarter valued at about $28,000. 68.32% of the stock is currently owned by institutional investors.

More PayPal News Here are the key news stories impacting PayPal this week:

Positive Sentiment: Takeover interest supports valuation. PayPal is reportedly in renewed sale discussions with a consortium involving Stripe and Advent International. The group previously submitted a bid of approximately $60.50 per share, while one analysis suggested a potential sale value of $70–$80 per share. PayPal reportedly in sale talks with consortium including Stripe and Advent PayPal Could Be Sold For $70-$80/Share Positive Sentiment: Analysts see potential beyond PayPal’s checkout business. Piper Sandler raised its price target by more than 40% to $59, citing value in PayPal’s broader platform, although it retained a Neutral rating. Piper Sandler sees value beyond checkout Positive Sentiment: Operating trends remain mixed but constructive. Recent coverage points to total payment volume and Venmo growth, while PayPal’s latest reported quarter exceeded consensus estimates for earnings and revenue. Should You Buy, Sell or Hold PayPal Stock Neutral Sentiment: BNPL weakness has not materially spread to PayPal. Klarna’s outlook reduction triggered a sharp selloff in its shares, but PayPal and Affirm were described as largely shrugging off the news, suggesting limited immediate read-through for PayPal. Klarna craters on guidance cut while Affirm and PayPal shrug it off Negative Sentiment: Core checkout growth and competition remain concerns. Analysts cautioned that weak checkout expansion and pressure from rivals could undermine the turnaround, tempering the bullish impact of takeover rumors. TikTok’s exploration of peer-to-peer payments also highlights growing competition for digital-payment activity. TikTok explores peer-to-peer payments via direct messages Insider Transactions at PayPal In related news, insider Suzan Kereere sold 3,379 shares of the firm’s stock in a transaction dated Wednesday, June 3rd. The shares were sold at an average price of $42.79, for a total transaction of $144,587.41. Following the completion of the sale, the insider directly owned 30,983 shares in the company, valued at approximately $1,325,762.57. This trade represents a 9.83% decrease in their ownership of the stock. The transaction was disclosed in a document filed with the Securities & Exchange Commission, which is accessible through this link. The transaction was executed under a pre-arranged Rule 10b5-1 trading plan. Also, insider Frank Keller sold 4,612 shares of the firm’s stock in a transaction dated Wednesday, June 3rd. The stock was sold at an average price of $42.54, for a total value of $196,194.48. Following the sale, the insider directly owned 41,567 shares of the company’s stock, valued at $1,768,260.18. The trade was a 9.99% decrease in their ownership of the stock. Additional details regarding this sale are available in the official SEC disclosure. The transaction was executed under a pre-arranged Rule 10b5-1 trading plan. Insiders have sold a total of 10,612 shares of company stock worth $484,534 in the last quarter. Company insiders own 0.63% of the company’s stock. PayPal Stock Down 0.1% Shares of PYPL opened at $60.43 on Wednesday. The stock has a 50 day moving average price of $50.89 and a 200 day moving average price of $47.29. The company has a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.55, a quick ratio of 1.29 and a current ratio of 1.29. The stock has a market capitalization of $51.70 billion, a price-to-earnings ratio of 11.42, a PEG ratio of 1.51 and a beta of 1.29. PayPal Holdings, Inc. has a one year low of $38.46 and a one year high of $79.21.

PayPal (NASDAQ:PYPL – Get Free Report) last issued its earnings results on Tuesday, July 28th. The credit services provider reported $1.38 EPS for the quarter, beating analysts’ consensus estimates of $1.28 by $0.10. The business had revenue of $8.68 billion during the quarter, compared to analysts’ expectations of $8.47 billion. PayPal had a net margin of 14.36% and a return on equity of 24.39%. The company’s quarterly revenue was up 4.8% compared to the same quarter last year. During the same period in the prior year, the business earned $1.40 earnings per share. Equities research analysts forecast that PayPal Holdings, Inc. will post 5.37 earnings per share for the current fiscal year.

PayPal Dividend Announcement The business also recently declared a quarterly dividend, which will be paid on Friday, September 25th. Stockholders of record on Friday, September 4th will be issued a dividend of $0.14 per share. This represents a $0.56 annualized dividend and a dividend yield of 0.9%. The ex-dividend date is Friday, September 4th. PayPal’s payout ratio is currently 10.59%.

Analyst Upgrades and Downgrades A number of analysts have recently weighed in on PYPL shares. Weiss Ratings reissued a “hold (c-)” rating on shares of PayPal in a research report on Wednesday, August 5th. UBS Group set a $45.00 price target on PayPal in a research note on Wednesday, July 29th. Clear Str upgraded shares of PayPal to a “hold” rating in a research note on Thursday, July 16th. Truist Financial set a $59.00 target price on shares of PayPal in a report on Wednesday, August 5th. Finally, Susquehanna boosted their target price on shares of PayPal from $63.00 to $67.00 and gave the company a “positive” rating in a research report on Wednesday, July 29th. Nine analysts have rated the stock with a Buy rating, thirty-four have issued a Hold rating and four have issued a Sell rating to the stock. According to MarketBeat.com, the company presently has a consensus rating of “Hold” and a consensus target price of $56.19.

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PayPal Profile (Free Report)

PayPal Holdings, Inc operates a global digital payments platform that enables consumers and merchants to send and receive payments online, on mobile devices and at the point of sale. The company provides a broad set of payment solutions, including a digital wallet, merchant payment processing, checkout services, invoicing and fraud-management tools. PayPal’s platform is designed to support e-commerce, in-person retail and person-to-person transfers, targeting both individual consumers and businesses of varying sizes.

Key products and services in PayPal’s portfolio include the PayPal wallet and checkout ecosystem, the Venmo peer-to-peer mobile app, Braintree’s developer-focused payment gateway, Xoom for international money transfers, and PayPal Credit and buy-now-pay-later options.

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PYPL's 36.1% surge in three months reflects TPV and Venmo growth, but weak checkout growth and fierce competition raise questions about its recovery.

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