12 days ago
SAN FRANCISCO, Calif. — New PayPal (PYPL) CEO Enrique Lores doesn't sound like a guy running toward the exit after inking a huge deal to sell the company he just started leading. He sounds like a veteran top executive who's head-down trying to reinvent a fintech icon.
"First of all, we have said that we are totally open and objective to evaluating the plan that we have versus external offers," Lores told Yahoo Finance from the Goldman Sachs Communacopia & Tech Conference (video above). "We will always choose whatever provides more value. We have three growing businesses, three businesses where we can increase the value and the profit that we generate. We believe we have a strong plan to execute. We have the right team, and we think that we are going to be creating a lot of value for shareholders."
Payments player Stripe (STRI.PVT) and private firm Advent International walked away in late August from trying to acquire PayPal for a reported $53 billion, or $60.50 per share, after the board rejected their overture.
It has been speculated that PayPal's board was looking for $70 per share.
PayPal stock has since plunged to $53.20 as investors become more cautious again about the pace of a turnaround. The stock is down 81% over the past five years.
#value #like
"First of all, we have said that we are totally open and objective to evaluating the plan that we have versus external offers," Lores told Yahoo Finance from the Goldman Sachs Communacopia & Tech Conference (video above). "We will always choose whatever provides more value. We have three growing businesses, three businesses where we can increase the value and the profit that we generate. We believe we have a strong plan to execute. We have the right team, and we think that we are going to be creating a lot of value for shareholders."
Payments player Stripe (STRI.PVT) and private firm Advent International walked away in late August from trying to acquire PayPal for a reported $53 billion, or $60.50 per share, after the board rejected their overture.
It has been speculated that PayPal's board was looking for $70 per share.
PayPal stock has since plunged to $53.20 as investors become more cautious again about the pace of a turnaround. The stock is down 81% over the past five years.
#value #like
19 days ago
PayPal (PYPL) trades at 9.8 times earnings while the S&P 500 trades at 23.2. The profitability underneath is ordinary: an 18.4% operating margin against 18.5% for the market. The discount is not about whether the company makes money. It is about what each dollar it moves is worth.
Why Does PayPal Take In Less On Every Dollar It Moves?
In fiscal Q2 2026 the company moved $486 billion of payment volume, up 9% on a currency-neutral basis. Revenue on the same basis grew 3%. The transaction take rate fell 7 basis points to 1.61%, and by the company's own account the drop came from branded co-marketing investments and mix dynamics, including faster Venmo growth.
The PayPal ***** on itself, branded checkout, grew 2% currency-neutral for a second straight quarter. Venmo and Braintree both grew in the mid-teens. The growth is real, and it is arriving through the doors that pay less.
Who Is Bringing PayPal That Volume Now?
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Why Does PayPal Take In Less On Every Dollar It Moves?
In fiscal Q2 2026 the company moved $486 billion of payment volume, up 9% on a currency-neutral basis. Revenue on the same basis grew 3%. The transaction take rate fell 7 basis points to 1.61%, and by the company's own account the drop came from branded co-marketing investments and mix dynamics, including faster Venmo growth.
The PayPal ***** on itself, branded checkout, grew 2% currency-neutral for a second straight quarter. Venmo and Braintree both grew in the mid-teens. The growth is real, and it is arriving through the doors that pay less.
Who Is Bringing PayPal That Volume Now?
#volume #trades
25 days ago
Marvell (MRVL) stock was under significant pressure on Aug. 28 even though the custom chip specialist posted a market-beating Q2, featuring a 37% year-on-year increase in revenue.
Crucially, the semiconductor giant also raised its guidance for fiscal 2028 to around $18 billion, which would represent 50% growth on a year-over-year basis.
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#marvell
26 days ago
As one of the most important investors of our time, David Einhorn is a legend on Wall Street that many investors pay close attention to, and for good reason. I'm one such investor who follows the 13-F filings of Einhorn's DME Capital Management, and when there's a big move, I want to dive in. In addition to adding stakes in Warner Bros. Discovery (WBD), PayPal (PYPL) and Fortune Brands (FBIN) during the second quarter, Einhorn completely exited his position in Peloton (PTON) in Q2.
Let's dive into what may be behind this move, and what investors should make of Peloton moving forward.
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Let's dive into what may be behind this move, and what investors should make of Peloton moving forward.
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#peloton #billion #dive
27 days ago
US stocks moderated from earlier gains in midday trading on Friday as investors digested Kevin Warsh's first keynote address at the annual Jackson Hole Symposium, with the Fed chairman's comments interpreted as mildly hawkish in the near term.
The Dow Jones Industrial Average (^DJI) slipped below the flat line, while the S&P 500 (^GSPC) slide 0.2%. The Nasdaq Composite (^IXIC) declined by 0.4% after rising by as much as 0.5% earlier in the day.
In his speech, Warsh stated that inflation was running too high and that price stability would be the Fed's predominant focus. Even if market participants didn't necessarily get all of the clarity they were looking for, Warsh's comments were taken as hawkish enough to send yields on short-term Treasurys higher by several basis points.
In the equities market, investors continued to digest Nvidia's (NVDA) blowout earnings report and growth projections from Wednesday, while shares in Marvell Technology (MRVL) fell on its own second quarter figures. PayPal (PYPL) lost more than 10% on the news that Advent and Stripe have backed out of a proposed $50 billion takeover.
Upward revisions in the University of Michigan's consumer sentiment readings, released at 10 a.m. ET, provided a lightly positive note for the economy.
#investors
The Dow Jones Industrial Average (^DJI) slipped below the flat line, while the S&P 500 (^GSPC) slide 0.2%. The Nasdaq Composite (^IXIC) declined by 0.4% after rising by as much as 0.5% earlier in the day.
In his speech, Warsh stated that inflation was running too high and that price stability would be the Fed's predominant focus. Even if market participants didn't necessarily get all of the clarity they were looking for, Warsh's comments were taken as hawkish enough to send yields on short-term Treasurys higher by several basis points.
In the equities market, investors continued to digest Nvidia's (NVDA) blowout earnings report and growth projections from Wednesday, while shares in Marvell Technology (MRVL) fell on its own second quarter figures. PayPal (PYPL) lost more than 10% on the news that Advent and Stripe have backed out of a proposed $50 billion takeover.
Upward revisions in the University of Michigan's consumer sentiment readings, released at 10 a.m. ET, provided a lightly positive note for the economy.
#investors
27 days ago
The Wall Street Journal reported on August 14, 2026, that PayPal Holdings, Inc. (NASDAQ:PYPL) is in talks to sell itself to a group including Stripe and private equity firm Advent International after Stripe and Advent's initial July offer of $60.50 a share was rejected as too low, with the two sides now negotiating a higher price.
PayPal's market value has collapsed from a 2021 peak of about $360 billion to as low as roughly $36 billion this year. Now the company built by early digital-payments pioneers is negotiating its own sale.
That raises the real question: does a Stripe-Advent deal rescue PayPal Holdings, Inc. (NASDAQ:PYPL)'s business at a fair price, or does it confirm the company simply couldn't turn around its slowing growth alone?
The initial $60.50-per-share offer represented roughly a 28% premium to PayPal Holdings, Inc. (NASDAQ:PYPL)'s prior closing price and was backed by about $50 billion in committed bank financing. William Blair ****** yst Andrew Jeffrey said PayPal's new CEO likely would not accept a "low-ball offer." Blair predicated Stripe and Advent could go as high as $70 a share. Combining Stripe's merchant-focused business with PayPal's more than 430 million consumer accounts would create a combined payments giant processing about $3.7 trillion in annual volume. PayPal CEO Enrique Lores has already split the company into three units, checkout, Venmo, and payments and crypto, since taking over in March as part of a big recovery effort.
PayPal Holdings, Inc. (NASDAQ:PYPL)'s own struggles are exactly why a sale is on the table. Rivals like Apple Pay and Google Pay have taken. As of July, PayPal has lost more than 40% of its market value over just the past 12 months, and its market cap is still roughly one-tenth of its 2021 peak. There's no guarantee talks result in a deal at all, since PayPal already rejected the first offer as insufficient.
#NASDAQ #price
PayPal's market value has collapsed from a 2021 peak of about $360 billion to as low as roughly $36 billion this year. Now the company built by early digital-payments pioneers is negotiating its own sale.
That raises the real question: does a Stripe-Advent deal rescue PayPal Holdings, Inc. (NASDAQ:PYPL)'s business at a fair price, or does it confirm the company simply couldn't turn around its slowing growth alone?
The initial $60.50-per-share offer represented roughly a 28% premium to PayPal Holdings, Inc. (NASDAQ:PYPL)'s prior closing price and was backed by about $50 billion in committed bank financing. William Blair ****** yst Andrew Jeffrey said PayPal's new CEO likely would not accept a "low-ball offer." Blair predicated Stripe and Advent could go as high as $70 a share. Combining Stripe's merchant-focused business with PayPal's more than 430 million consumer accounts would create a combined payments giant processing about $3.7 trillion in annual volume. PayPal CEO Enrique Lores has already split the company into three units, checkout, Venmo, and payments and crypto, since taking over in March as part of a big recovery effort.
PayPal Holdings, Inc. (NASDAQ:PYPL)'s own struggles are exactly why a sale is on the table. Rivals like Apple Pay and Google Pay have taken. As of July, PayPal has lost more than 40% of its market value over just the past 12 months, and its market cap is still roughly one-tenth of its 2021 peak. There's no guarantee talks result in a deal at all, since PayPal already rejected the first offer as insufficient.
#NASDAQ #price
28 days ago
Greenlight Capital is an investment management firm specializing in value-oriented strategies. The letter can be downloaded here. Greenlight Capital released its second-quarter 2026 investor letter, reporting a 4.3% decline for the Partnerships and a 1.9% year-to-date gain, net of fees and expenses, compared with gains of 15.2% and 10.2% for the S&P 500 Index. The funds entered the quarter conservatively, but costly trading decisions and macro positions, particularly in gold and U.S. interest rates, weighed on results. Long positions contributed roughly 9%, offset by similar losses from shorts. The letter also highlighted concerns over speculative market conditions, using **** eX's $1.75 trillion IPO valuation and investment-grade rating as examples of excess. Looking ahead, Greenlight is more constructive on Fed Chairman Kevin Warsh's inflation stance and expects positions to recover if inflation moderates and rates remain unchanged. Additionally, reviewing the Strategy's top holdings could help identify its best ideas for 2026.
In its second-quarter 2026 investor letter, Greenlight Capital highlighted PayPal Holdings, Inc. (NASDAQ:PYPL). PayPal Holdings, Inc. (NASDAQ:PYPL). PayPal Holdings, Inc. (NASDAQ:PYPL) is a leading technology platform that provides digital payment solutions for merchants and consumers. On August 26, 2026, PayPal Holdings, Inc. (NASDAQ:PYPL) closed at $61.68 per share. Over the past month, Primo Brands Corporation (NYSE:PRMB) returned 6.92%, while its shares have declined 12.02% in the last 52 weeks. Primo Brands Corporation (NYSE:PRMB) has a market capitalization of $52.88 billion, and its stock has traded within a 52-week range of $38.46 to $79.22.
Greenlight Capital stated the following regarding PayPal Holdings, Inc. (NASDAQ:PYPL) in its Q2 2026 investor letter:
"PayPal Holdings, Inc. (NASDAQ:PYPL) is a consumer-facing payments platform with over 400 million active customers around the world. PYPL has long been viewed as being on the wrong side of the shift toward newer payment methods like Apple Pay, Shop Pay and Buy-Now-Pay-Later. After disappointing fourth-quarter results and a CEO transition, the stock sold off, creating an opportunity for us to acquire our position at an average price of $43.53. We believe PYPL's collection of payment **** ets is worth substantially more than the 8x earnings we paid. PYPL ended the quarter at $43.18. Subsequent to quarter-end, Stripe and Advent International reportedly made a joint offer to buy PYPL for $60.50 per share."
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In its second-quarter 2026 investor letter, Greenlight Capital highlighted PayPal Holdings, Inc. (NASDAQ:PYPL). PayPal Holdings, Inc. (NASDAQ:PYPL). PayPal Holdings, Inc. (NASDAQ:PYPL) is a leading technology platform that provides digital payment solutions for merchants and consumers. On August 26, 2026, PayPal Holdings, Inc. (NASDAQ:PYPL) closed at $61.68 per share. Over the past month, Primo Brands Corporation (NYSE:PRMB) returned 6.92%, while its shares have declined 12.02% in the last 52 weeks. Primo Brands Corporation (NYSE:PRMB) has a market capitalization of $52.88 billion, and its stock has traded within a 52-week range of $38.46 to $79.22.
Greenlight Capital stated the following regarding PayPal Holdings, Inc. (NASDAQ:PYPL) in its Q2 2026 investor letter:
"PayPal Holdings, Inc. (NASDAQ:PYPL) is a consumer-facing payments platform with over 400 million active customers around the world. PYPL has long been viewed as being on the wrong side of the shift toward newer payment methods like Apple Pay, Shop Pay and Buy-Now-Pay-Later. After disappointing fourth-quarter results and a CEO transition, the stock sold off, creating an opportunity for us to acquire our position at an average price of $43.53. We believe PYPL's collection of payment **** ets is worth substantially more than the 8x earnings we paid. PYPL ended the quarter at $43.18. Subsequent to quarter-end, Stripe and Advent International reportedly made a joint offer to buy PYPL for $60.50 per share."
#pypl #NASDAQ #positions
1 month ago
Financial technology firms' SoFi Technologies, Inc. (NASDAQ:SOFI) and PayPal Holdings, Inc. (NASDAQ:PYPL)'s shares have diverged in performance in 2026. SOFI is down by 31% year-to-date while PYPL is up by 5.9%. PayPal Holdings, Inc. (NASDAQ:PYPL)'s stock has gained primarily on the back of takeover news, but Cramer has remained unconvinced. In his previous remarks about the firm, the CNBC TV host remarked that he was hesitant to recommend the stock on the basis of takeover news. In his morning appearance on August 17th, Cramer admonished **** ysts for recommending the stocks even though they were struggling:
"One of the more irritating parts of this market is, the insistence of loving fintech. The **** ysts just love fintech. And the three that they love are SoFi, Klarna, and now PayPal. Look, I totally understand it. But you don't need to reiterate every day people. We understand. PayPal maybe a takeover candidate. Klarna is doing really great. SoFi, it's going to come back. Just stop. **** ysts stop recommending these. Let them go to where they are on the downside. And then you can recommend them. . .I really think that's what happened is that, thatPayPal, when we heard that it might get a takeover bid, it made everything really exciting to people. But I just think, no, just go buy Wells Fargo. Go buy JPMorgan over Klarna. Okay. Or over PayPal."
SoFi Technologies, Inc. (NASDAQ:SOFI)'s narrative surrounds its valuation. The firm's forward P/E ratio is 31.55, which is nearly double that of banking giant JPMorgan and more than 2x of PYPL's 11.79. The risk to SoFi Technologies, Inc. (NASDAQ:SOFI)'s valuation comes from its transformation into a digital bank from a student loan company. Therefore, the firm's Financial Services and Technology platforms are at the center of the narrative.
On this front, SoFi Technologies, Inc. (NASDAQ:SOFI)'s second quarter saw its two businesses grow net revenue by 29% and drop by 23% annually. Technology suffered as a large client transitioned away from the platform. SoFi Technologies, Inc. (NASDAQ:SOFI)'s management added that the two businesses should account for more than 50% of overall revenue over the long term. To sum it up, the firm's headwinds could stem from high deposit costs of sizable amount of funds, such as $45 billion in the latest quarter, while the capital light Financial Services business and fee-driven Technology Services could lead the way to growth.
Shifting towards PayPal Holdings, Inc. (NASDAQ:PYPL), it's all about turnaround versus acquisitions. The turnaround camp, of which its management is also a part of, hinges on improved checkout performance, AI modernization, cost savings and Venmo growth. Through these, PayPal Holdings, Inc. (NASDAQ:PYPL) aims to save $400 million in costs in 2026 and streamline headcount in 2027. Therefore, the firm could experience tailwinds should it achieve the stated $1.5 billion in gross run rate savings and generate earnings power.
#NASDAQ #paypal
"One of the more irritating parts of this market is, the insistence of loving fintech. The **** ysts just love fintech. And the three that they love are SoFi, Klarna, and now PayPal. Look, I totally understand it. But you don't need to reiterate every day people. We understand. PayPal maybe a takeover candidate. Klarna is doing really great. SoFi, it's going to come back. Just stop. **** ysts stop recommending these. Let them go to where they are on the downside. And then you can recommend them. . .I really think that's what happened is that, thatPayPal, when we heard that it might get a takeover bid, it made everything really exciting to people. But I just think, no, just go buy Wells Fargo. Go buy JPMorgan over Klarna. Okay. Or over PayPal."
SoFi Technologies, Inc. (NASDAQ:SOFI)'s narrative surrounds its valuation. The firm's forward P/E ratio is 31.55, which is nearly double that of banking giant JPMorgan and more than 2x of PYPL's 11.79. The risk to SoFi Technologies, Inc. (NASDAQ:SOFI)'s valuation comes from its transformation into a digital bank from a student loan company. Therefore, the firm's Financial Services and Technology platforms are at the center of the narrative.
On this front, SoFi Technologies, Inc. (NASDAQ:SOFI)'s second quarter saw its two businesses grow net revenue by 29% and drop by 23% annually. Technology suffered as a large client transitioned away from the platform. SoFi Technologies, Inc. (NASDAQ:SOFI)'s management added that the two businesses should account for more than 50% of overall revenue over the long term. To sum it up, the firm's headwinds could stem from high deposit costs of sizable amount of funds, such as $45 billion in the latest quarter, while the capital light Financial Services business and fee-driven Technology Services could lead the way to growth.
Shifting towards PayPal Holdings, Inc. (NASDAQ:PYPL), it's all about turnaround versus acquisitions. The turnaround camp, of which its management is also a part of, hinges on improved checkout performance, AI modernization, cost savings and Venmo growth. Through these, PayPal Holdings, Inc. (NASDAQ:PYPL) aims to save $400 million in costs in 2026 and streamline headcount in 2027. Therefore, the firm could experience tailwinds should it achieve the stated $1.5 billion in gross run rate savings and generate earnings power.
#NASDAQ #paypal
1 month ago
David Einhorn just placed a big bet on PayPal (PYPL). The legendary hedge fund manager added a new stake in PYPL stock during the second quarter, which quickly caught investors' attention.
Einhorn is no ordinary investor. He's known for spotting value where others see only problems. His firm, DME Capital Management, bought 1.42 million shares of PayPal during Q2 worth $61.5 million as of June 30. That's a serious vote of confidence.
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Einhorn is no ordinary investor. He's known for spotting value where others see only problems. His firm, DME Capital Management, bought 1.42 million shares of PayPal during Q2 worth $61.5 million as of June 30. That's a serious vote of confidence.
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1 month ago
Nvidia (NVDA) will release its second-quarter fiscal 2027 financial results on Wednesday, Aug. 26. Given the company's dominant position in the artificial intelligence (AI) infrastructure ******* e, Nvidia appears well-positioned to deliver robust revenue and earnings growth in Q2. Further, Nvidia's current valuation looks attractive relative to its earnings growth potential and peers, setting the stage for meaningful upside.
The broader AI investment cycle remains a significant tailwind for Nvidia. Hyperscalers continue to increase capital expenditures, while AI is expanding demand for advanced computing infrastructure across industries. These trends suggest that AI-related spending could remain elevated, supporting Nvidia's financials.
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1 month ago
On CNBC's Mad Money's August 3 episode, host Jim Cramer highlighted PayPal Holdings, Inc. (NASDAQ:PYPL) as one of the standout performers in the S&P 500 during July as it gained 32.5%. While noting operational improvements under Chief Executive Officer Enrique Lores, Cramer focused on the market reaction surrounding a reported buyout proposal from private fintech competitor Stripe and private equity partner Advent International:
Third best performing in the S&P 500… in July… PayPal. That's up 32.5%. Now, while the company's certainly doing much better under Enrique Lores than its previous CEO. The stock roared because PayPal apparently got a takeover overture from the giant private fintech company called Stripe, with the backing also of a big private equity firm. Now, they haven't agreed to anything, but it hasn't been shot down. Quizzical.
Reports of a joint buyout offer from Stripe and Advent International valued PayPal Holdings, Inc. (NASDAQ:PYPL) at approximately $53 billion, or $60.50 per share, a significant premium over its pre-announcement trading price. The acquisition attempt represents a rare role reversal, in which a private fintech firm, backed by major financial investors, is trying to buy out an established market leader.
While both platforms dominate online commerce processing, PayPal Holdings, Inc. (NASDAQ:PYPL) and Stripe represent contrasting business architectures and growth trajectories within fintech. PayPal operates as a consumer-facing ecosystem with hundreds of millions of active digital wallets alongside its merchant services. That dual-sided model gives PayPal deep brand recognition, yet leaves it exposed to changing consumer payment preferences and margin pressure in basic checkout processing.
Stripe functions as developer-first infrastructure, embedding payment capabilities directly into application software, SaaS platforms, and enterprise marketplaces. While PayPal Holdings, Inc. (NASDAQ:PYPL) relies on legacy brand equity and consumer wallet engagement, Stripe built its market share by serving software engineers and digital businesses. Combining the two firms would pair PayPal's massive global network and consumer base with Stripe's strength among software developers, though clearing regulatory scrutiny and merging their massive tech systems would pose major challenges.
#holdings #pypl #Equity
Third best performing in the S&P 500… in July… PayPal. That's up 32.5%. Now, while the company's certainly doing much better under Enrique Lores than its previous CEO. The stock roared because PayPal apparently got a takeover overture from the giant private fintech company called Stripe, with the backing also of a big private equity firm. Now, they haven't agreed to anything, but it hasn't been shot down. Quizzical.
Reports of a joint buyout offer from Stripe and Advent International valued PayPal Holdings, Inc. (NASDAQ:PYPL) at approximately $53 billion, or $60.50 per share, a significant premium over its pre-announcement trading price. The acquisition attempt represents a rare role reversal, in which a private fintech firm, backed by major financial investors, is trying to buy out an established market leader.
While both platforms dominate online commerce processing, PayPal Holdings, Inc. (NASDAQ:PYPL) and Stripe represent contrasting business architectures and growth trajectories within fintech. PayPal operates as a consumer-facing ecosystem with hundreds of millions of active digital wallets alongside its merchant services. That dual-sided model gives PayPal deep brand recognition, yet leaves it exposed to changing consumer payment preferences and margin pressure in basic checkout processing.
Stripe functions as developer-first infrastructure, embedding payment capabilities directly into application software, SaaS platforms, and enterprise marketplaces. While PayPal Holdings, Inc. (NASDAQ:PYPL) relies on legacy brand equity and consumer wallet engagement, Stripe built its market share by serving software engineers and digital businesses. Combining the two firms would pair PayPal's massive global network and consumer base with Stripe's strength among software developers, though clearing regulatory scrutiny and merging their massive tech systems would pose major challenges.
#holdings #pypl #Equity
2 months ago
The digital payments giant sent a fortune back to its owners, yet the stock fell far behind the market. Here is the accounting of what that cash really bought.
PayPal (PYPL) operates the digital wallet and payment network millions use for everything from online shopping to splitting a dinner bill. But while its service is familiar, its stock, trading around $59.78, has been a source of frustration, sitting about 34% below its two-year high. Against that backdrop, the company has executed one of the largest capital returns in the market. Over the last five years, it handed back nearly $26 billion to shareholders, a figure equal to 51% of its entire current value. The company paid owners a fortune while the stock lagged; was holding worth it, and is it now?
A $26 Billion Payout Fueled Almost Entirely by Buybacks
The cash return machine is powered by the fees PayPal collects on its large payment volume, generating a free cash flow yield of 12.6%. The company then directs that cash back to its owners. The method, however, has been overwhelmingly one-sided. Of the total returned over five years, a huge $26 billion came from share repurchases, with just $252 million paid out as dividends.
This buyback-heavy strategy is designed to shrink the share count and boost earnings per share. It is a vote of confidence from management, using company cash to buy its own stock. But for the individual investor, the real measure is total return, which accounts for both price movement and dividends.
#back #fortune
PayPal (PYPL) operates the digital wallet and payment network millions use for everything from online shopping to splitting a dinner bill. But while its service is familiar, its stock, trading around $59.78, has been a source of frustration, sitting about 34% below its two-year high. Against that backdrop, the company has executed one of the largest capital returns in the market. Over the last five years, it handed back nearly $26 billion to shareholders, a figure equal to 51% of its entire current value. The company paid owners a fortune while the stock lagged; was holding worth it, and is it now?
A $26 Billion Payout Fueled Almost Entirely by Buybacks
The cash return machine is powered by the fees PayPal collects on its large payment volume, generating a free cash flow yield of 12.6%. The company then directs that cash back to its owners. The method, however, has been overwhelmingly one-sided. Of the total returned over five years, a huge $26 billion came from share repurchases, with just $252 million paid out as dividends.
This buyback-heavy strategy is designed to shrink the share count and boost earnings per share. It is a vote of confidence from management, using company cash to buy its own stock. But for the individual investor, the real measure is total return, which accounts for both price movement and dividends.
#back #fortune
2 months ago
San Jose, California-based PayPal Holdings, Inc. (PYPL) operates a technology platform that enables digital payments on behalf of merchants and consumers. Valued at $51.4 billion by market cap, the company offers online payment solutions worldwide.
Shares of this fintech giant have notably underperformed the broader market over the past year. PYPL has declined 18.9% over this time frame, while the broader S&P 500 Index ($SPX) has rallied nearly 16.3%. In 2026, PYPL stock is down marginally, compared to the SPX's 8.5% rise on a YTD basis.
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Shares of this fintech giant have notably underperformed the broader market over the past year. PYPL has declined 18.9% over this time frame, while the broader S&P 500 Index ($SPX) has rallied nearly 16.3%. In 2026, PYPL stock is down marginally, compared to the SPX's 8.5% rise on a YTD basis.
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2 months ago
US tech stocks regained their footing on Tuesday as a sell-off in chip stocks underscored concerns about AI circular financing deals, countering a drop in oil prices and earnings optimism.
The Nasdaq Composite (^IXIC) bounced back from earlier losses to hover near the flat line. The S&P 500 (^GSPC) rose nearly 0.4%, while the Dow Jones Industrial Average (^DJI) climbed 1.2% as investors weighed the latest quarterly results.
Stocks generally moved higher as the earnings deluge continued. Boeing (BA), PayPal (PYPL), and Coca-Cola (KO) all rose after reporting results, with Coca-Cola stock on track for its best day since 2009. Investors will be watching SK Hynix's results due around 8 p.m. ET for insight into the memory trade as AI worries swirl.
That helped offset souring sentiment in the chip sector amid reports that Nvidia (NVDA) is exploring a $250 billion funding backstop for OpenAI (OPAI.PVT), further intertwining the two companies and heightening worries about circular financing. Tech traders also grew nervous that Chinese competition is narrowing the AI gap with US companies, undermining prospects for a payoff.
Oil prices, meanwhile, continued to retreat after the US and Iran halted active fighting and President Trump said the two sides were in diplomatic talks. "There's a good chance that something could happen, and if it does, good," Trump said aboard Air Force One on Monday. "If it doesn't, we go back to doing what we were doing."
#investors
The Nasdaq Composite (^IXIC) bounced back from earlier losses to hover near the flat line. The S&P 500 (^GSPC) rose nearly 0.4%, while the Dow Jones Industrial Average (^DJI) climbed 1.2% as investors weighed the latest quarterly results.
Stocks generally moved higher as the earnings deluge continued. Boeing (BA), PayPal (PYPL), and Coca-Cola (KO) all rose after reporting results, with Coca-Cola stock on track for its best day since 2009. Investors will be watching SK Hynix's results due around 8 p.m. ET for insight into the memory trade as AI worries swirl.
That helped offset souring sentiment in the chip sector amid reports that Nvidia (NVDA) is exploring a $250 billion funding backstop for OpenAI (OPAI.PVT), further intertwining the two companies and heightening worries about circular financing. Tech traders also grew nervous that Chinese competition is narrowing the AI gap with US companies, undermining prospects for a payoff.
Oil prices, meanwhile, continued to retreat after the US and Iran halted active fighting and President Trump said the two sides were in diplomatic talks. "There's a good chance that something could happen, and if it does, good," Trump said aboard Air Force One on Monday. "If it doesn't, we go back to doing what we were doing."
#investors
2 months ago
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.
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"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 #lores #earlier #execute
2 months ago
US tech stocks regained their footing on Tuesday as a sell-off in chip stocks underscored concerns about AI circular financing deals, countering a drop in oil prices and earnings optimism.
The Nasdaq Composite (^IXIC) bounced back from earlier losses to hover near the flat line. The S&P 500 (^GSPC) rose nearly 0.4%, while the Dow Jones Industrial Average (^DJI) climbed 1.2% as investors weighed the latest quarterly results.
Stocks generally moved higher as the earnings deluge continued. Boeing (BA), Ford (F), PayPal (PYPL), and Coca-Cola (KO) all rose after reporting results, with Coca-Cola stock on track for its best day since 2009. Investors will be watching SK Hynix's results due around 8 p.m. ET for insight into the memory trade as AI worries swirl.
That helped offset souring sentiment in the chip sector amid reports that Nvidia (NVDA) is exploring a $250 billion funding backstop for OpenAI (OPAI.PVT), further intertwining the two companies and heightening worries about circular financing. Tech traders also grew nervous that Chinese competition is narrowing the AI gap with US companies, undermining prospects for a payoff.
Oil prices, meanwhile, continued to retreat after the US and Iran halted active fighting and President Trump said the two sides were in diplomatic talks. "There's a good chance that something could happen, and if it does, good," Trump said aboard Air Force One on Monday. "If it doesn't, we go back to doing what we were doing."
#circular
The Nasdaq Composite (^IXIC) bounced back from earlier losses to hover near the flat line. The S&P 500 (^GSPC) rose nearly 0.4%, while the Dow Jones Industrial Average (^DJI) climbed 1.2% as investors weighed the latest quarterly results.
Stocks generally moved higher as the earnings deluge continued. Boeing (BA), Ford (F), PayPal (PYPL), and Coca-Cola (KO) all rose after reporting results, with Coca-Cola stock on track for its best day since 2009. Investors will be watching SK Hynix's results due around 8 p.m. ET for insight into the memory trade as AI worries swirl.
That helped offset souring sentiment in the chip sector amid reports that Nvidia (NVDA) is exploring a $250 billion funding backstop for OpenAI (OPAI.PVT), further intertwining the two companies and heightening worries about circular financing. Tech traders also grew nervous that Chinese competition is narrowing the AI gap with US companies, undermining prospects for a payoff.
Oil prices, meanwhile, continued to retreat after the US and Iran halted active fighting and President Trump said the two sides were in diplomatic talks. "There's a good chance that something could happen, and if it does, good," Trump said aboard Air Force One on Monday. "If it doesn't, we go back to doing what we were doing."
#circular
2 months ago
Thiel loaded PayPal (PYPL) and Palantir (PLTR) founder shares into a self-directed Roth IRA, turning $2,000 into $5 billion completely tax-free.
A self-directed Roth, unlike a standard Schwab (SCHW) account, lets you hold private startups, real estate, and LLC interests tax-free.
Triggering IRC Section 4975's prohibited transaction rules collapses your entire Roth into a taxable distribution, plus a 10% penalty if under 59½.
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If you own a Roth IRA, you own the same tax shelter Peter Thiel used to turn $2,000 into roughly $5 billion. This is the exact same account type, governed by the exact same tax code, sitting in millions of ordinary brokerage logins right now. The buried feature: a Roth IRA can hold far more than index funds. It can hold private startup shares, LLC interests, real estate, and other alternative ******* ets, and every dollar of growth comes out tax-free after age 59½.
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A self-directed Roth, unlike a standard Schwab (SCHW) account, lets you hold private startups, real estate, and LLC interests tax-free.
Triggering IRC Section 4975's prohibited transaction rules collapses your entire Roth into a taxable distribution, plus a 10% penalty if under 59½.
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If you own a Roth IRA, you own the same tax shelter Peter Thiel used to turn $2,000 into roughly $5 billion. This is the exact same account type, governed by the exact same tax code, sitting in millions of ordinary brokerage logins right now. The buried feature: a Roth IRA can hold far more than index funds. It can hold private startup shares, LLC interests, real estate, and other alternative ******* ets, and every dollar of growth comes out tax-free after age 59½.
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2 months ago
Soon-to-be former Amazon (AMZN) Web Services (AWS) veteran Dave Brown will be joining Facebook parent Meta (META) to bolster the latter's cloud ambitions. Brown, who was with AWS for 19 years, will leave his post in July, according to internal communications at AWS.
Notable broker Wedbush has given this a thumbs up and has opined that Meta's desire to be a material player in the cloud industry is serious. In a note to clients, Matt Bryson of the firm said, "This addition builds on the narrative that Meta is serious in building out its own AI cloud offering (though ostensibly Dave Brown's expertise could be used to support the build-out of infrastructure for internal Meta use as well)."
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Notable broker Wedbush has given this a thumbs up and has opined that Meta's desire to be a material player in the cloud industry is serious. In a note to clients, Matt Bryson of the firm said, "This addition builds on the narrative that Meta is serious in building out its own AI cloud offering (though ostensibly Dave Brown's expertise could be used to support the build-out of infrastructure for internal Meta use as well)."
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2 months ago
With a market cap of $233.5 billion, Linde plc (LIN) is a global leader in industrial gases and engineering, delivering innovative technologies and high-quality solutions across diverse industries worldwide. Committed to making the world more productive, the company helps customers improve efficiency while supporting sustainability through decarbonization, clean energy, and advanced gas processing solutions.
The Woking, the United Kingdom-based company is set to unveil its fiscal Q2 2026 results before the market opens on Friday, Jul. 31. Ahead of the event, ******* ysts forecast LIN to post an adjusted EPS of $4.49, a growth of 9.8% from $4.09 in the same quarter last year. It has surpassed Wall Street's bottom-line projections in the past four quarters.
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The Woking, the United Kingdom-based company is set to unveil its fiscal Q2 2026 results before the market opens on Friday, Jul. 31. Ahead of the event, ******* ysts forecast LIN to post an adjusted EPS of $4.49, a growth of 9.8% from $4.09 in the same quarter last year. It has surpassed Wall Street's bottom-line projections in the past four quarters.
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2 months ago
Alibaba (BABA) shares gained pace this week after the Chinese tech giant confirmed a major update to its artificial intelligence push, one that ties its Qwen models directly to hundreds of millions of Apple (AAPL) devices in China. The Chinese tech giant has spent more than a year and billions of dollars building out its AI business, and this latest move shows that bet starting to pay off in a very visible way.
Over the past year, Alibaba has shifted its cloud division away from basic storage and computing services and toward artificial intelligence.
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#Stock #Tech #artificial #baba
Over the past year, Alibaba has shifted its cloud division away from basic storage and computing services and toward artificial intelligence.
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#Stock #Tech #artificial #baba
2 months ago
The S&P 500 Index ($SPX) (SPY) today is down -0.09%, the Dow Jones Industrial Average ($DOWI) (DIA) is up +0.10%, and the Nasdaq 100 Index ($IUXX) (QQQ) is down -0.29%. September E-mini S&P futures (ESU26) are down -0.07%, and September E-mini Nasdaq futures (NQU26) are down -0.22%.
Stock indexes are under modest today amid weakness in software and cybersecurity stocks. The markets are waiting for earnings results after the close today from Alphabet to see evidence that the company's investments in artificial intelligence are generating returns, as it plans to more than double capital spending from 2025 to as much as $190 billion this year. On the positive side, energy producers and service providers are moving higher with today's rally in WTI crude oil to a 6-week high.
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#mini
Stock indexes are under modest today amid weakness in software and cybersecurity stocks. The markets are waiting for earnings results after the close today from Alphabet to see evidence that the company's investments in artificial intelligence are generating returns, as it plans to more than double capital spending from 2025 to as much as $190 billion this year. On the positive side, energy producers and service providers are moving higher with today's rally in WTI crude oil to a 6-week high.
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#mini
2 months ago
With a market cap of $35.9 billion, Kimberly-Clark Corporation (KMB) is a global consumer goods company whose trusted brands improve the lives of people in more than 175 countries and territories. With a purpose of delivering "Better Care for a Better World," the company combines market-leading products with a strong commitment to sustainability, community well-being, and long-term business growth.
The Dallas, Texas-based company is expected to announce its fiscal Q2 2026 results before the market opens on Tuesday, Aug. 4. Ahead of this event, ***** ysts predict KMB to report an EPS of $2, up 4.2% from $1.92 in the year-ago quarter. It has surpassed Wall Street's earnings estimates in each of the last four quarters.
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#long
The Dallas, Texas-based company is expected to announce its fiscal Q2 2026 results before the market opens on Tuesday, Aug. 4. Ahead of this event, ***** ysts predict KMB to report an EPS of $2, up 4.2% from $1.92 in the year-ago quarter. It has surpassed Wall Street's earnings estimates in each of the last four quarters.
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#long
2 months ago
Zimmer Biomet Holdings, Inc. (ZBH) is a global medical technology company specializing in musculoskeletal healthcare. It designs and manufactures innovative orthopedic implants, surgical instruments, and digital solutions for joint reconstruction, trauma, and sports medicine. The company operates internationally with a corporate headquarters in Warsaw, Indiana. It has a market capitalization of $17.20 billion.
Zimmer Biomet is expected to report its second-quarter results for fiscal 2026 on Aug. 5, before the market opens. Ahead of the release, Wall Street **** ysts are tepid about the company's bottom-line trajectory.
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#market #zimmer
Zimmer Biomet is expected to report its second-quarter results for fiscal 2026 on Aug. 5, before the market opens. Ahead of the release, Wall Street **** ysts are tepid about the company's bottom-line trajectory.
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#market #zimmer
2 months ago
Hut 8 Corp. (HUT) is a Miami-headquartered energy infrastructure platform founded in 2018 that operates at the convergence of power, digital infrastructure, and high-performance computing. The company builds, owns, and operates large-scale data center campuses for AI and high-performance computing workloads, underpinned by a "power-first" development strategy targeting long-duration, triple-net leases with investment-grade hyperscaler tenants.
Its portfolio spans four segments: Power, Digital Infrastructure, Compute, and a recently spun-out Bitcoin (BTCUSD) mining division operating as American Bitcoin (ABTC). With $16.8 billion in contracted lease revenue across its flagship Riverbend and Beacon Point campuses, a 9+ GW development pipeline, and Nvidia (NVDA) as a design partner, Hut 8 has rapidly repositioned itself from a crypto miner into one of North America's most compelling pure-play AI infrastructure landlords.
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#power #point #long
Its portfolio spans four segments: Power, Digital Infrastructure, Compute, and a recently spun-out Bitcoin (BTCUSD) mining division operating as American Bitcoin (ABTC). With $16.8 billion in contracted lease revenue across its flagship Riverbend and Beacon Point campuses, a 9+ GW development pipeline, and Nvidia (NVDA) as a design partner, Hut 8 has rapidly repositioned itself from a crypto miner into one of North America's most compelling pure-play AI infrastructure landlords.
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#power #point #long
2 months ago
Tesla (TSLA) reported that its electric vehicle (EV) sales jumped in the second quarter, as the firm is likely benefiting from higher demand for EVs amid higher gasoline prices. And in a sign that the automaker expects the latter trend to continue for some time, Elon Musk's company reportedly plans to increase production at its German auto plants.
Still, with Tesla's self-driving technology and robotaxi initiatives underwhelming in many respects and the shares still changing hands at an extremely high valuation, TSLA stock looks very expensive. Further, given its poor execution in these areas, there's a sizeable risk that its newer initiatives, on which it's expected to spend large amounts of money, will not produce favorable results. In light of these points, the shares do not look appealing.
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#Stock #still #further
Still, with Tesla's self-driving technology and robotaxi initiatives underwhelming in many respects and the shares still changing hands at an extremely high valuation, TSLA stock looks very expensive. Further, given its poor execution in these areas, there's a sizeable risk that its newer initiatives, on which it's expected to spend large amounts of money, will not produce favorable results. In light of these points, the shares do not look appealing.
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#Stock #still #further
2 months ago
Spring, Texas-based Exxon Mobil Corporation (XOM) engages in the exploration and production of crude oil and natural gas in the United States and internationally. Valued at a market cap of $628.8 billion, the company operates through Upstream, Energy Products, Chemical Products, and Specialty Products segments. XOM is expected to release its Q2 2026 earnings on Friday, July 31, before the market opens.
Ahead of the event, ****** ysts expect the company's EPS to be $3.88 on a diluted basis, up 136.6% from $1.64 in the year-ago quarter. The company has exceeded Wall Street's EPS estimates in all of its last four quarters.
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Ahead of the event, ****** ysts expect the company's EPS to be $3.88 on a diluted basis, up 136.6% from $1.64 in the year-ago quarter. The company has exceeded Wall Street's EPS estimates in all of its last four quarters.
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2 months ago
Intel (INTC) investors have a big few days ahead. The chipmaker reports quarterly results after the market closes on Thursday, and Wall Street is watching closely to see if the recent turnaround story keeps building momentum.
One firm already has a strong opinion. Wedbush believes Intel could beat expectations this quarter, pointing to stronger server demand, rising prices, and margins that may hold up better than consensus estimates.
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#billion
One firm already has a strong opinion. Wedbush believes Intel could beat expectations this quarter, pointing to stronger server demand, rising prices, and margins that may hold up better than consensus estimates.
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#billion
2 months ago
Houston, Texas-based Chevron Corporation (CVX) engages in integrated energy and chemicals operations in the United States and internationally. The company has a market cap of $380.5 billion and operates through Upstream, Downstream, and All Other segments and is expected to release its Q2 2026 earnings on Friday, July 31, before the market opens.
Ahead of the event, **** ysts expect the company's EPS to be $5.79 on a diluted basis, up 227.1% from $1.77 in the year-ago quarter. The company has exceeded Wall Street's EPS estimates in each of its last four quarters.
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Ahead of the event, **** ysts expect the company's EPS to be $5.79 on a diluted basis, up 227.1% from $1.77 in the year-ago quarter. The company has exceeded Wall Street's EPS estimates in each of its last four quarters.
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2 months ago
The S&P 500 Index ($SPX) (SPY) today is down -0.13%, the Dow Jones Industrial Average ($DOWI) (DIA) is up +0.15%, and the Nasdaq 100 Index ($IUXX) (QQQ) is down -0.48%. September E-mini S&P futures (ESU26) are down -0.10%, and September E-mini Nasdaq futures (NQU26) are down -0.47%.
Stock indexes are under pressure today amid weakness in software and cybersecurity stocks. The markets are waiting for earnings results after the close today from Alphabet to see evidence that the company's investments in artificial intelligence are generating returns, as it plans to more than double capital spending from 2025 to as much as $190 billion this year.
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Stock indexes are under pressure today amid weakness in software and cybersecurity stocks. The markets are waiting for earnings results after the close today from Alphabet to see evidence that the company's investments in artificial intelligence are generating returns, as it plans to more than double capital spending from 2025 to as much as $190 billion this year.
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2 months ago
With a market cap of $39.8 billion, Ares Management Corporation (ARES) is a leading global alternative investment manager that provides primary and secondary investment solutions across credit, real estate, private equity, and infrastructure ***** et classes. As of March 31, 2026, the firm managed approximately $644 billion in ***** ets under management (AUM) and employed around 4,400 professionals across North America, South America, Europe, Asia Pacific, and the Middle East.
The Los Angeles, California-based company is set to announce its fiscal Q2 2026 results before the market opens on Friday, Jul. 31. Ahead of this event, ***** ysts forecast ARES to report an EPS of $1.30, an increase of 26.2% from $1.03 in the year-ago quarter. It has exceeded Wall Street's earnings estimates in one of the last four quarters while missing on three other occasions.
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The Los Angeles, California-based company is set to announce its fiscal Q2 2026 results before the market opens on Friday, Jul. 31. Ahead of this event, ***** ysts forecast ARES to report an EPS of $1.30, an increase of 26.2% from $1.03 in the year-ago quarter. It has exceeded Wall Street's earnings estimates in one of the last four quarters while missing on three other occasions.
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