NASDAQ:PYPL 3 February 2026 - 27 February 2026

PayPal shares jumped nearly 7% after reports that Stripe may be considering a takeover or asset purchase. PayPal and Stripe declined to comment, and no formal offer has been announced. Trading volume in PayPal surged to 57.8 million shares, almost double its average. PayPal shares have fallen about 85% since their 2021 peak.

PayPal shares rose 1.7% to $41.12 Monday after Cantor Fitzgerald cut its 12-month price target to $42 and maintained a neutral rating. The move follows last week’s leadership shakeup, with Enrique Lores set to take over as CEO March 1. PayPal’s recent earnings missed estimates, and branded checkout growth slowed amid tougher competition. Investors remain uncertain about the company’s turnaround prospects.

PayPal shares rose 0.8% to $40.23 Friday after a week of losses triggered by weak earnings, a CEO exit, and a gloomy 2026 outlook. Analysts cut price targets and flagged shrinking growth in PayPal’s branded checkout segment. Enrique Lores will become CEO March 1, with interim leadership by CFO Jamie Miller. Former president David Marcus criticized PayPal’s competitiveness as rivals gain ground.

PayPal shares fell 2.8% Thursday, closing near $39.90 after a week of declines sparked by a CEO ouster and a weak 2026 profit outlook. Brokerages including HSBC and Canaccord downgraded the stock, citing competition from Apple Pay and Google Pay and concerns over PayPal’s branded checkout business. Enrique Lores will become CEO March 1 with a $1.45 million salary and $20 million in equity.

PayPal shares fell 3.3% to $39.67 Thursday after the company named HP’s Enrique Lores as CEO and warned of a weaker 2026 outlook. CFO Jamie Miller cited pressure on retail merchants and sluggish branded checkout growth. Multiple analysts downgraded the stock, citing competition from Apple Pay and Google Pay. PayPal declared a $0.14 dividend and forecast a mid-single-digit drop in Q1 adjusted earnings.

PayPal shares fell 3% to $40.40 midday Wednesday after the company cut profit forecasts and named HP’s Enrique Lores as incoming CEO. The board reset its turnaround plan, citing disappointing holiday-quarter results and a slowdown in branded checkout volumes. HSBC and RBC lowered their price targets. Outgoing CEO Alex Chriss will assist with the transition until March 2.

PayPal shares fell about 1% to near $41 early Wednesday after a CEO shakeup and lower profit outlook for 2026. The company reported Q4 net revenue up 4% to $8.7 billion and payment volume up 9% to $475.1 billion. Multiple brokers cut ratings and price targets, citing weak branded checkout growth and uncertainty over the leadership transition. Jamie Miller will serve as interim CEO until Enrique Lores takes over March 1.

PayPal shares held at $41.70 in premarket Wednesday after plunging 20% Tuesday, their lowest since 2017. The board named HP’s Enrique Lores as CEO, effective March 1, as the company cut its 2026 profit outlook and reported slowing growth in its key branded checkout segment. CFO Jamie Miller remains interim CEO.

PayPal shares fell 20.7% to $41.70 in after-hours trading Tuesday after the company replaced CEO Alex Chriss with Enrique Lores and issued a weaker 2026 profit outlook. Fourth-quarter revenue reached $8.68 billion, with branded checkout growth slowing to 1%. PayPal withdrew its 2027 targets and announced a $0.14 quarterly dividend. CFO Jamie Miller will serve as interim CEO until March.