Core Viewpoint - PayPal Holdings, Inc. is under investigation for potential violations of federal securities laws following a surprise leadership change and disappointing earnings report, which led to a significant drop in stock price [1][2]. Group 1: Leadership Change - On February 3, 2026, PayPal announced the replacement of CEO Alex Chriss, citing that the pace of change and execution did not meet the Board's expectations [1]. - The company acknowledged that its execution, particularly in branded checkout, has not been satisfactory [1]. Group 2: Financial Performance - PayPal's fourth quarter and full year 2025 earnings report revealed that the company missed consensus estimates for both revenue and profit [1]. - Following the announcement of the leadership change and earnings report, PayPal's stock price fell over 20% during intraday trading on February 3, 2026 [2].
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