Erikona Investment Thesis There have been numerous articles published on Seeking Alpha analyzing PayPal (NASDAQ:PYPL). Most discussions appropriately touched on PYPL's share buyback program, their collaboration with KKR to sell buy-now-pay-later (BNPL) debt, the sale of Happy Returns, the new management team, opportunities with Braintree's unbranded checkout solutions, and PYPL's leadership position globally. While these represent PYPL's strengths and several tailwinds, there are four additional areas of ex ...

PayPal Holdings Inc (NASDAQ: PYPL) has been a big disappointment for investors in recent years but Alex Chriss – its new chief executive says the payments giant is now set to “shock the world”.PayPal CEO remains hawkishCopy link to sectionHis remarks follow at least four downgrades from Wall Street analysts since the start of 2024. 🚨PayPal insider just sold a boatload of stockOver 45% of their stake… pic.twitter.com/IV0OWqYUNG— Insider Tracker (@TrackInsiders_) November 28, 2023 Speaking with CNBC on Wednes ...

Key TakeawaysShares in the digital payments company tumbled after Mizuho downgraded the company’s stock to “neutral” from “buy”, citing concerns over increasing competition in the payments space.Analysts says the company’s market share could face challenges from newer payment methods that resonate with younger cohorts.PayPal shares have oscillated within a descending channel over the past twelve months, with the pattern's top trendline providing resistance in recent weeks.Here is a look at a chart tied to P ...

Shares of digital payments specialist PayPal (NASDAQ:PYPL) suffered a conspicuous hit on Tuesday amid rising skepticism over its core business. Specifically, Mizuho analysts downgraded PYPL stock to “neutral” from “buy,” citing stiff competition in the buy now, pay later (BNPL) space. However, the relatively de-risked profile of PayPal compared to prior levels could attract bargain hunters.According to Seeking Alpha, Mizuho raised warnings about the payment technology firm facing major competitive obstacles ...

For the first time, the majority of Wall Street analysts covering PayPal Holdings Inc. shares are feeling skeptical. Mizuho’s Dan Dolev downgraded PayPal’s stock PYPL, -3.44% to neutral from buy Tuesday, bringing the number of analysts with hold-equivalent ratings to 23. Factoring in that one of the 47 analysts covering PayPal’s stock has a sell-equivalent rating, buys no longer constitute the majority of ratings, according to monthly FactSet data. See also: PayPal’s stock starts the new year with sustained ...

Key PointsEconomic headwinds in 2022 and 2023 slowed PayPal's growth.Analyst ratings for PayPal are mixed, with a current "hold" rating, reduced optimism and recent downgrades.The chart suggests a potential breakout as PayPal consolidates between key moving averages, hinting at a turnaround if it breaks above the 200-day SMA.5 stocks we like better than PayPalFew names outperformed PayPal Holdings Inc. NASDAQ: PYPL during the COVID-19 pandemic. Imagine a company that not only weathered the storm of the COVI ...

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Prometeo, a Uruguay-based FinTech infrastructure company focused on financial institutions in Latin America, has raised $13 million in Series A funding. The funding round was led by Antler Elevate with participation from new investors PayPal Ventures, Samsung Next and partners from DN Capital, as well as existing backers, Prometeo said in a Friday (Jan. 12) press release emailed to PYMNTS. The company will use the new capital to expand its multi-banking data and payments offerings in Latin America, accordin ...

Justin Sullivan Investment Thesis I believe the buy thesis for PayPal (NASDAQ:PYPL) is centered around the growth of their Venmo Credit Card. In my opinion, this is a strategic move to capitalize on and monetize its extensive Venmo user base, alleviating one of the street's biggest concerns around the stock. Venmo's credit card, with its attractive cash-back offerings and the backing of Visa (V), enhances both its acceptance and appeal, aligning well with PayPal's existing reputation among international mer ...

When the curtain closed on 2023, optimists emerged as winners (as is often the case). Although the Dow Jones Industrial Average made headlines for streaking to a record high, it's the 43% gain for the Nasdaq Composite and the even more robust 54% increase in the Nasdaq 100 that really shined brightest. These gains demonstrate that investors' appetites for growth stocks and innovation is as strong as ever.But just because the Nasdaq 100 was a standout index in 2023 doesn't mean all 101 of its components shar ...