Is PayPal Stock a Value or a Value Trap?

PayPal stock is trading as if it is going bankrupt, despite still growing and generating robust free cash flow. The company could buy all its shares back in less than eight years at current prices.

The Motley Fool • 13 hours ago

Mastercard Rises 4% on Revenue and EPS Beat Led by Value-Added Services; Visa and American Express Gain 2%, PayPal Ticks Up

Faster growth in fraud-prevention, data and marketing services pushed Mastercard (NYSE:MA | MA Price Prediction) past Wall Street's revenue and profit targets for Q3 2026. Mastercard stock is at $636.23, up 4% in afternoon trading.

24/7 Wall Street • 4 hours ago

PayPal: 3 Key Takeaways for Long-Term Investors

PayPal raised full-year transaction margin dollar guidance to $15.7 billion. Non-GAAP earnings per share grew 8% year-over-year in the third quarter.

The Motley Fool • Oct 28, 2026

PayPal Analysts Boost Their Forecasts Following Upbeat Q3 Earnings

PayPal Holdings Inc. (NASDAQ:PYPL) on Tuesday reported better-than-expected third-quarter earnings, although revenue fell short of Wall Street expectations.

Benzinga • Oct 28, 2026

PayPal: A 24% FCF Yield Trading At 9.7x Earnings

PayPal Holdings, Inc. shows signs of turnaround, driven by Venmo's strong TPV growth and management's renewed focus on high-margin payment services. PYPL delivered a Q3 earnings beat, but revenues missed expectations, in part due to headwinds in the international business. Venmo's total payment volume rose 14% Y/Y and now represents 20% of PYPL's total payment volume, underpinning optimism for future growth and potential revaluation.

Seeking Alpha • Oct 28, 2026

PayPal Q3 Earnings Call Highlights Growth and 2027 Investments

PYPL raises its 2026 earnings outlook as Venmo and financial services fuel growth, while checkout headwinds and planned 2027 investments remain in focus.

Zacks Investment Research • Oct 28, 2026

PayPal's Q3 Earnings Beat, Transaction Revenues & TPV Rises Y/Y

PYPL's Q3 2026 earnings beat estimates as transaction revenues rise 3% and total payment volume climbs 6%, despite a low value-added services revenue.

Zacks Investment Research • Oct 28, 2026

Here's Why Paypal (PYPL) is a Strong Value Stock

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Zacks Investment Research • Oct 28, 2026

PayPal: A Potential Bid Holds The Floor

PayPal remains rated Hold as M&A speculation provides a price floor, but fundamentals remain mixed. PYPL's Q3 saw non-GAAP EPS beat at $1.45 and operating margin expansion, yet net revenue growth slowed to 2%, missing consensus. Branded checkout growth remains weak at 1%, offset by strong Venmo and Pay Later performance, supporting diversification.

Seeking Alpha • Oct 28, 2026

PayPal Lifts Full-Year Outlook, CEO Stresses Turnaround Plan

PayPal Holdings lifted its full-year outlook and reported higher revenue in the third quarter as the financial-technology company looks to persuade investors that it can grow and thrive as an independent entity.

WSJ • Oct 27, 2026