Tired of losing money? Our Tech Contrarians team of Wall Street analysts sifts through the noise in the tech industry and captures outperformers through a coveted research process. We let the work speak for itself here . We're upgrading PayPal (NASDAQ: PYPL ) to a buy after Q3 FY24 earnings results' revenue miss and higherthan-expected operating expenses dragged the stock price lower and brought down its RSI or relative strength index. Our hold-rating from last Analyst's Disclosure: I/we have no stock, opti ...

This is the kind of trend that can lift the stock price long-term.In the long-term investing world, one will often hear the phrase, "Watch the business, not the stock price." And one of the great things about the stock market is that publicly traded companies are required to disclose certain financial information. It makes watching the business very possible.However, investors should be aware that any company could report good numbers in a given quarter. But it may just be a one-time anomaly. By contrast, i ...

After PayPal Holdings, Inc. (NASDAQ: PYPL ) was almost declared dead and a terrible investment in the last few quarters (after the stock declined more than 80% from its previous all-time high), it seems now like sentiment is slowly turning around and everybodyMy analysis is focused on high-quality companies, that can outperform the market over the long-run due to a competitive advantage (economic moat) and high levels of defensibility. Focused on European and North American companies, but without constraint ...

My previous bullish thesis about PayPal's (NASDAQ: PYPL ) stock aged well, as the stock rallied by more than 21% since August. The company recently released its Q3 2024 earnings, which I have analyzed in deep detail.I am a highly experienced Chief Financial Officer (CFO) with a strong background in the oilfield and real estate industries. With over a decade of experience in finance, I have led numerous complex due diligence efforts and M&A transactions, both domestically and internationally.In recent years, ...

Fintech PayPal Holdings, Inc. (NASDAQ: PYPL ) presented third quarter earnings at the end of last month which were in some respects very good. The fintech grew its active accounts by 1% to 432 million, presenting the first quarter since 1Q23.A financial researcher and avid investor with a keen eye for innovation and disruption, as well as growth buy-outs and value stocks. Keeping an eye on the pace of high tech and early growth companies, I write about current events and the biggest news surrounding the ind ...

We also talk about some lesser-known names trying to follow Berkshire Hathaway's path.In this podcast, Motley Fool analyst Jason Moser and host Ricky Mulvey discuss:PayPal's move to become a commerce platform, and how it's impacting the business.What's next for Venmo.McDonald's traffic problems.Then, Motley Fool personal finance expert Robert Brokamp and analyst Buck Hartzell finish their series on Berkshire Hathaway, and discuss some lesser-known names trying to follow Berkshire's path.To catch full episod ...

This is the fourth time I cover PayPal (NASDAQ: PYPL ) on Seeking Alpha, and perhaps the first time we are starting to see some results regarding the topics I've been writing about. When I initiated my coverage for the Analyst's Disclosure: I/we have a beneficial long position in the shares of PYPL either through stock ownership, options, or other derivatives. I wrote this article myself, and it expresses my own opinions. I am not receiving compensation for it (other than from Seeking Alpha). I have no busi ...

Investors were underwhelmed with PayPal's projections, despite the company increasing its forecast once again.Shares of PayPal (PYPL 1.38%) sank after its Q3 earnings report, although the stock overall has been on a strong run since the start of August. Meanwhile, it's up more than 50% during the past year.While the pullback was small, let's see if this is a good opportunity to buy the stock on the dip.Margins over revenue growthAlthough investors were disappointed with PayPal's forecast, it was actually th ...

My goal is to help you find the companies of tomorrow.I am a long-term growth investor in search of innovative companies that make the world a better place. My investment strategy revolves around finding what I call "divergent stocks" — disruptive companies that have strong fundamentals and long growth runways, but depressing prices.You can find me on YouTube as well:https://www.youtube.com/@riyadosofianAnalyst’s Disclosure: I/we have a beneficial long position in the shares of PYPL either through stock own ...

Parkev Tatevosian, CFA has positions in PayPal. The Motley Fool has positions in and recommends PayPal. The Motley Fool recommends the following options: long January 2027 $42.50 calls on PayPal and short December 2024 $70 calls on PayPal. The Motley Fool has a disclosure policy. Parkev Tatevosian is an affiliate of The Motley Fool and may be compensated for promoting its services. If you choose to subscribe through his link, he will earn some extra money that supports his channel. His opinions remain his o ...