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PayPal (PYPL) jumped about 5.7% to around $44 after reports of unsolicited takeover interest from at least one rival, with volume surging well above its three‑month average. The move came as major indices fell, and PayPal trades far below its all‑time high, making a potential bid seem more attractive to buyers while investors caution that takeover chatter isn’t a reason to aggressively own the stock.
PayPal stock jumped after Bloomberg reported unsolicited takeover interest, with analysts saying the company may be undervalued at about seven times next year’s earnings and could attract private‑equity or strategic buyers; there’s even chatter about spinning out Venmo, and potential bidders could include large tech or financial players (e.g., for Venmo) as the fintech landscape shifts.
PayPal is drawing preliminary takeover interest from potential buyers after a slide in its shares, with Bloomberg noting some suitors are exploring the whole company while others are eyeing specific assets. A deal is not guaranteed. The company—worth over $38 billion—has seen leadership changes and warned of slower growth amid competition from Big Tech and weaker retail spending, with its stock up about 7% on the Bloomberg report.
Bloomberg News reports that PayPal's stock slide has attracted takeover interest from potential buyers, though no bidders or terms have been disclosed.
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.
Investing.com highlights a mixed week: Walmart up over 11% to push above $130 and lift its market value past $1 trillion; PayPal down more than 23% after a disappointing earnings report and leadership change; Novo Nordisk down over 21% amid pricing headwinds; Silicon Laboratories surges about 44% as Texas Instruments agrees to acquire it for roughly $7.5 billion; MicroStrategy up about 24% on Friday but the week overall is around -5%; Amazon slides over 5% after a capex-heavy forecast, with Bitcoin price swings anchoring several moves.
PayPal Holdings named Enrique Lores President and CEO, effective March 1, 2026, with Jamie Miller serving as Interim CEO until the transition; David W. Dorman was appointed Independent Board Chair as the company moves to a new leadership era following Alex Chriss's departure after advancing Venmo monetization and BNPL initiatives. Lores, former HP Inc. CEO, is expected to steer accelerated innovation in a rapidly evolving payments landscape.
PayPal’s stock fell about 20% after it posted slowing growth in its branded-checkout business and announced a dramatic leadership change, naming Enrique Lores of HP as the new CEO effective March 1. Q4 branded-checkout growth slowed to 1% (currency-adjusted) from ~5% in the prior two quarters, with weakness in U.S. retail, international headwinds and tough comps cited. The company guided to a low-single-digit decline in adjusted EPS for the year, while pushing initiatives to boost a faster, biometrics-enabled checkout and capitalize on Pay With Venmo and BNPL to reignite growth. For Q4, payment volume was $475 billion (up 6% currency-neutral), revenue $8.68 billion, and adjusted EPS $1.23, missing some expectations.
PayPal’s board appointed Enrique Lores, previously HP Inc.’s CEO, as PayPal’s new president and chief executive officer effective March 1, 2026, with Jamie Miller serving as interim CEO until Lores takes over; David W. Dorman was named Independent Board Chair with immediate effect. The move follows a board review of the company’s competitive position, and the leadership change is expected to accelerate PayPal’s transformation, innovation, and execution in the evolving payments and digital-commerce landscape.
PayPal shares fell over 16% in pre-market trading after a Q4 earnings miss and a weak 2026 profit outlook. Adjusted EPS came in at $1.23 vs $1.29 expected, with revenue of $8.68B versus $8.80B expected. For FY26, the company guided to EPS of about $5.75, a touch above consensus ($5.73). Branded checkout growth slowed to 1% in Q4 amid softer U.S. consumer spending and competitive pressure. Enrique Lores, current HP CEO, will become PayPal’s president and CEO on March 1, with CFO/COO Jamie Miller as interim. TipRanks still labels PYPL as Hold with a target near $65.76, implying roughly 25% upside.
Arknights: Endfield temporarily halted PayPal payments after players reported real‑money charges for in‑game purchases they did not authorize. Hyperglyph and the official statement say affected purchases will be refunded and PayPal payments remain off while the investigation continues; refunds are expected within four hours, and the company notes it does not store payment data. Some users described large balances being wiped and additional verification prompts, which are being addressed as refunds proceed.
Arknights: Endfield launched today but PayPal payments were disabled after a glitch caused random charges across currencies, including some users’ purchases totaling up to $3,300; Hypergryph paused PayPal and urged players to use alternative payment methods while it processes erroneous transactions and considers compensation.
PayPal has launched the Transaction Graph Insights & Measurement program, offering merchants a comprehensive view of actual purchase behavior across multiple platforms, enabling more accurate measurement of campaign effectiveness and consumer trends, and helping brands identify high-intent shoppers and drive better business outcomes.
Jim Cramer warns that PayPal's stock could decline significantly following a harsh downgrade from Morgan Stanley, which cited sluggish checkout integrations and potential impacts on margins, leading to a cautious outlook on the company's future performance.
PayPal has applied for a banking license in the United States, signaling its intention to expand into traditional banking services and enhance its financial offerings.