PayPal Hit With Securities-Fraud Lawsuits Over Growth Claims

Shareholder-rights law firms filed securities-fraud class actions against PayPal, alleging the company misled investors about Branded Checkout growth and its long-term outlook in statements from Feb 25, 2025 to Feb 2, 2026. After PayPal reported weak Q4 2025 results and withdrew its 2027 targets, the stock fell over 20%. The suits, led by Rosen Law Firm, The Schall Law Firm, and Robbins Geller Rudman & Dowd, claim executives overstated competitive position and execution capabilities. Analysts still rate PYPL as Hold with a target around $51, implying roughly 24% upside.