"PayPal's Battle to Shed the 'Melting Ice Cube' Image: Earnings Report Insights"

PayPal's upcoming earnings report will be closely watched by investors as they seek tangible signs of progress and clarity on the company's growth strategy. The new management's emphasis on profitable growth has raised expectations, but concerns about the company's ability to accelerate branded checkout growth and improve market share persist. Analysts are looking for guidance on financial impacts of recent product announcements and how the focus on profitable growth will affect financials. With largely bearish sentiment and concerns about the company's future growth, PayPal's management aims to change investor perception with the upcoming report and commentary.