Paypal stock rises as CEO keeps door open on potential deals
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· July 28, 2026 at 14:30
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The post reports on PayPal's CEO comments about remaining open to potential M&A while focusing on the turnaround plan, following a Reuters report of a $60/share offer from Stripe/Advent.
It highlights Q2 earnings beat (EPS $1.38, payments volume +10% to $486.4B) and a raised full-year adjusted earnings outlook, which drove a 4% stock bump to ~$58.
The author simply relays the news without offering personal analysis or a directional thesis; it's a factual summary from a value-investing perspective.
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PayPal (PYPL) stock rose more than 4% on Tuesday after the payments giant defended its multiyear turnaround plan without completely closing the door to a potential merger.
"While there is still significant work ahead, I have strong conviction in our direction and in our ability to execute," PayPal president and CEO Enrique Lores said.
"At the same time, we remain open and objective in evaluating opportunities," he added. "If we see levers or a path that we believe would create superior value for our shareholders that execute in our current strategy, we would, of course, carefully consider them."
Earlier this year, Stripe and private equity firm Advent offered to acquire PayPal for around $60 per share, according to a report from Reuters earlier this month. The news sent PayPal's stock surging.
"For now, while we remain open, our focus is on executing our own strategic plan," Lores added.
PayPal stock climbed 3% early Tuesday to above $58 per share. It's down 4% for the year and 80% below its all-time high in 2021 during the pandemic-driven surge in e-commerce.
The company reported some early signs of progress on Tuesday. Paypal posted second quarter diluted earnings per share of $1.38. Payments volume rose 10% to $486.4 billion. Both figures exceeded analyst forecasts. It also raised its full-year adjusted earnings outlook.