PYPL
PayPal Holdings, Inc. · Financials · Credit Services
Last
$46.21
+$0.68 (+1.49%) 4:00 PM ET
Prev close $45.53
Open $45.80
Day high $46.36
Day low $45.43
Volume 20,831,576
Avg vol 31,145,536
Mkt cap
$42.54B
P/E ratio
8.54
FY Revenue
$33.17B
EPS
5.41
Gross Margin
100.00%
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PYPL
PayPal Holdings, Inc.
PayPal’s share price is trading near its 52-week low with multi-month negative returns and price below key moving averages, indicating a pressured technical backdrop. At the same time, the company shows profitable operations, positive cash flow growth, and double-digit free cash flow yield on a modest earnings multiple. Short interest and recent news flow appear balanced to moderately constructive, while near-term technical patterns remain tilted toward downside momentum.
AI summarized at 7:33 PM ET, 2026-01-28
AI summary scores
INTRADAY: 32 SWING: 28 LONG: 63
Volume vs average
Intraday (cumulative)
−28% (Below avg)
Vol/Avg: 0.72×
RSI
46.21 (Neutral)
Neutral (40–60)
MACD momentum
Intraday
-0.01 (Weak)
MACD: 0.01 Signal: 0.02
Short-Term
+1.15 (Strong)
MACD: -2.23 Signal: -3.38
Long-Term
+0.60 (Strong)
MACD: -5.10 Signal: -5.70
Intraday trend score 47.30

Latest news

PYPL 12 articles Positive: 1 Neutral: 4 Negative: 7
Neutral The Motley Fool • Dominic Basulto
This Artificial Intelligence (AI) Crypto Is Up 140% Over the Past 90 Days, But Is It a Buy?

Kite, an AI-focused Layer 1 blockchain, has surged 140% in 90 days and now ranks in the top 100 cryptocurrencies with a $450 million market cap. Despite backing from PayPal Ventures, General Catalyst, and Coinbase, the author warns investors to proceed with caution, noting that other AI cryptos like Bittensor and Artificial Superintelligence Alliance have crashed 77-95% from their peaks.

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Sentiment note

PayPal Ventures invested in Kite and CEO Brian Armstrong supports AI payments via blockchain, showing strategic interest in the space, but no direct impact on PayPal's core business is discussed.

Negative GlobeNewswire Inc. • Rosen Law Firm
ROSEN, A LEADING NATIONAL FIRM, Encourages Picard Medical, Inc. Investors with Losses in Excess of $100K to Secure Counsel Before Important Deadline in Securities Class Action – PMI

Rosen Law Firm is encouraging investors with losses exceeding $100,000 in Picard Medical, Inc. (PMI), Enphase Energy, Inc. (ENPH), and PayPal Holdings, Inc. (PYPL) to join securities class action lawsuits before the April 13, 2026 lead plaintiff deadline. The lawsuits allege that defendants made materially false statements and failed to disclose material adverse facts about their businesses, operations, and securities trading.

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Sentiment note

Company is subject to securities class action lawsuit with investors experiencing losses exceeding $100,000, indicating alleged material misstatements or disclosure violations.

Negative GlobeNewswire Inc. • Rosen Law Firm
ROSEN, SKILLED INVESTOR COUNSEL, Encourages Enphase Energy, Inc. Investors with Losses in Excess of $100K to Secure Counsel Before Important Deadline in Securities Class Action – ENPH

Rosen Law Firm has filed securities class action lawsuits against Enphase Energy, Picard Medical, and PayPal Holdings on behalf of investors who suffered losses. The Enphase lawsuit alleges the company made false statements regarding inventory management, financial prospects, and the impact of the termination of the Residential Clean Energy Credit. Investors with losses exceeding $100,000 are encouraged to join the class action before the April 20, 2026 lead plaintiff deadline.

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Sentiment note

Company is subject to a securities class action lawsuit announced by Rosen Law Firm on behalf of investors who suffered losses, indicating alleged securities violations.

Negative GlobeNewswire Inc. • Rosen Law Firm
ROSEN, A LEADING INVESTOR RIGHTS LAW FIRM, Encourages PayPal Holdings, Inc. Investors with Losses in Excess of $100K to Secure Counsel Before Important Deadline in Securities Class Action - PYPL

Rosen Law Firm has filed a class action lawsuit against PayPal Holdings on behalf of investors who purchased common stock between February 25, 2025 and February 2, 2026. The lawsuit alleges that PayPal provided materially false and misleading statements regarding its financial targets for 2027 and Branded Checkout growth potential, while concealing that its salesforce was not equipped to execute on the promised growth. Investors with losses exceeding $100,000 are encouraged to join the class action before the April 20, 2026 deadline to serve as lead plaintiff.

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Sentiment note

PayPal is the subject of a securities class action lawsuit alleging material misrepresentations and concealment of adverse facts regarding its salesforce capabilities and growth potential, resulting in investor losses.

Neutral The Motley Fool • Neil Rozenbaum
10 Popular Stocks: Massive Opportunity or Huge Trap?

The article presents an analysis of 10 popular stocks, examining both bullish and bearish investment theses. The video-based content discusses potential short- and long-term opportunities in these stocks, though specific recommendations and detailed analysis are not provided in the text excerpt.

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Sentiment note

Included in the stock analysis but no clear sentiment direction provided

Negative GlobeNewswire Inc. • Bragar Eagel & Squire, P.C.
Bragar Eagel & Squire, P.C. Reminds Investors That Class Action Lawsuits Have Been Filed Against PayPal and REGENXBIO and Encourages Investors to Contact the Firm

Law firm Bragar Eagel & Squire announces class action lawsuits against PayPal and REGENXBIO. PayPal faces allegations of providing false revenue projections and growth targets that proved unachievable, leading to a 20% stock decline after disappointing Q4 2025 results and CEO transition. REGENXBIO is sued over concealed safety concerns regarding its RGX-111 gene therapy, which experienced a 17.8% stock drop after the FDA placed a clinical hold due to a tumor found in a trial participant.

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Sentiment note

Company faces class action lawsuit alleging false and misleading statements about revenue projections and growth targets that were unachievable. Stock fell over 20% following disclosure of disappointing earnings, withdrawal of 2027 guidance, and CEO transition.

Negative GlobeNewswire Inc. • Kessler Topaz Meltzer & Check, Llp
PayPal Holdings, Inc. Class Action Lawsuit Seeks Recovery for Investors; April 20, 2026, Deadline - Contact Kessler Topaz Meltzer & Check, LLP

A securities fraud class action lawsuit has been filed against PayPal Holdings, Inc. for investors who purchased common stock between February 25, 2025, and February 2, 2026. The lawsuit alleges material misstatements regarding PayPal's projected revenue outlook and growth targets. PayPal's stock fell 20.3% on February 3, 2026, following a surprise CEO replacement and missed earnings estimates. The deadline to seek lead plaintiff status is April 20, 2026.

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Sentiment note

PayPal faces a securities fraud class action lawsuit alleging material misstatements about revenue projections and growth targets. The company experienced a 20.3% stock price decline following a surprise CEO change and missed earnings estimates for Q4 2025, indicating significant operational and financial challenges.

Positive Investing.com • Jeffrey Neal Johnson
PayPal Stock Halted on Stripe Rumor: Why the Narrative Just Changed

PayPal stock surged 6.72% after a Bloomberg report indicated Stripe is in preliminary talks to acquire the company. The trading halt triggered by massive buy orders signals a fundamental shift in market sentiment, transforming PayPal from a turnaround story into a high-stakes arbitrage play. At a $43 billion market cap versus Stripe's $159 billion valuation, the potential merger would create an end-to-end payments behemoth combining Stripe's merchant infrastructure with PayPal's 400+ million consumer accounts.

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Sentiment note

Stock halted due to acquisition rumors with significant upside potential. Trading at deeply discounted valuation (P/E 8.7x) with strong cash flow generation (~$6B annually). Acquisition interest from major competitor establishes support floor and creates arbitrage opportunity. New CEO transition also presents potential value unlock scenarios.

Negative GlobeNewswire Inc. • Kirby Mcinerney Llp
PYPL SHAREHOLDER ALERT: Securities Fraud Lawsuit Filed on Behalf of PayPal Holdings, Inc. Investors - Contact Kirby McInerney LLP by April 20, 2026

A securities fraud class action lawsuit has been filed against PayPal Holdings, Inc. on behalf of investors who purchased securities between February 25, 2025 and February 2, 2026. The lawsuit alleges PayPal made false statements about its revenue outlook and growth prospects, particularly regarding its Branded Checkout initiatives and 2027 targets. On February 3, 2026, PayPal announced disappointing earnings, withdrew its 2027 guidance, and announced CEO James Alexander Chriss's departure, causing the stock to plunge 20.32% from $52.33 to $41.70 per share. The deadline to request lead plaintiff appointment is April 20, 2026.

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Sentiment note

PayPal faces a securities fraud lawsuit alleging management made false statements about revenue outlook and growth prospects. The company withdrew 2027 financial targets, reported disappointing earnings, experienced significant operational issues, and saw its CEO replaced. The stock declined 20.32% on the announcement, reflecting severe loss of investor confidence.

Neutral Benzinga • Namrata Sen
Jamie Dimon Predicts JPMorgan Will Be 'A Winner' In AI Race, Boosts 2026 Tech Spend To Nearly $20 Billion

JPMorgan Chase CEO Jamie Dimon expressed confidence that the bank will be a winner in the AI race and announced a $2 billion increase in tech spending to $19.8 billion for 2026. Despite Dimon's optimistic outlook on AI and competitive positioning against fintech rivals, JPMorgan shares fell 4.22% on concerns over private credit and AI-related credit risks.

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Sentiment note

Mentioned as a fintech competitor to JPMorgan but no specific news or performance data provided. Minimal relevance to the main article narrative.

Neutral The Motley Fool • Billy Duberstein
Why PayPal Rallied Today, Even as Most Financial Stocks Plunged

PayPal stock rallied up to 9.7% on Bloomberg reports of potential buyout interest from competitors, despite the broader financial sector decline. This comes after PayPal's disastrous Q4 earnings, CEO resignation, and 86.5% decline from its all-time high. The stock trades at a heavily discounted 8.2x earnings, suggesting a buyout may be the best-case scenario for investors.

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Sentiment note

While the stock rallied on buyout rumors, the underlying business fundamentals remain severely damaged with disappointing earnings, CEO departure, and an 86.5% decline from all-time highs. The positive sentiment is driven solely by acquisition speculation rather than operational improvement, making the outlook uncertain.

Negative GlobeNewswire Inc. • Bronstein, Gewirtz & Grossman Llc
Bronstein, Gewirtz & Grossman LLC Urges PayPal Holdings, Inc. Investors to Act: Class Action Filed Alleging Investor Harm

A class action lawsuit has been filed against PayPal Holdings, Inc. alleging that the company and its officers made materially false and misleading statements regarding revenue projections and growth strategy during the period from February 25, 2025 to February 2, 2026. The complaint claims PayPal's 2027 financial targets were unrealistic and dependent on unachievable conditions under CEO James Alexander Chriss's leadership.

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Sentiment note

The company is the subject of a securities fraud class action lawsuit alleging materially false and misleading statements about revenue projections, growth strategy, and financial targets. The allegations suggest management misrepresented the achievability of growth initiatives and downplayed risks, which directly harms investor interests.

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