PayPal Holdings has met with banks at a time when it is seeing unsolicited interest from would-be buyers, Bloomberg reported Monday (Feb. 23), citing unnamed sources. The company is drawing takeover interest after its shares slid about 46% over the past year, according to the report.
PayPal faces a broken growth story, CEO turnover, and reset guidance, yet trades at an undemanding 8x forward earnings. Despite weak branded checkout volumes and withdrawn long-term targets, PYPL maintains a net cash balance sheet and robust GAAP margins. Management expects transaction margin and non-GAAP EPS declines in 2025, but aggressive share repurchases and unbranded business recovery offer some stability.
PayPal notified about 100 customers of PayPal Working Capital (PPWC) that their personally identifiable information (PII) was exposed to unauthorized individuals over a five-month period due to an error in its PPWC loan application. The company identified the error on Dec. 12 and learned that the PII was exposed from July 1 to Dec.
| Financial Services Industry | Financials Sector | Jamie S. Miller CEO | XMUN Exchange | - ISIN |
| US Country | 24,400 Employees | 4 Mar 2026 Last Dividend | - Last Split | 1 Feb 2002 IPO Date |
PayPal Holdings, Inc. stands as a pivotal player in the digital payments sector, driving innovation through its expansive technology platform. Serving both merchants and consumers across the globe, PayPal facilitates a seamless connection within its vast two-sided network. This ecosystem not only enables its users to engage in transactions, both online and in person, but also offers diverse mechanisms for sending, receiving, and managing funds. With a broad spectrum of funding sources available, including bank accounts, PayPal or Venmo balances, branded credit options, cryptocurrencies, and other stored value products like gift cards, PayPal ensures a versatile and inclusive financial experience. Founded in 1998 and headquartered in the heart of Silicon Valley, San Jose, California, PayPal continues to redefine the financial landscape, making digital payments more accessible and efficient.