PayPal jumps on reported takeover bid, Aehr Test soars

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Macquarie on PayPal (PYPL) rumors: 'could see Block providing additional benefits through its growing AI/ software capabilities'

July 15, 2026 2:45 PM EDT

Macquarie analyst Paul Golding reiterated a Neutral rating and $50.00 price target on PayPal (NASDAQ: PYPL).

The analyst comments "Financing and regulatory benefits. Notably, the consortium structure being discussed could make the deal easier to finance and secure regulatory approval for, as a full Stripe-PayPal merger would combine two of the largest payments... More

Wolfe Research comments on PayPal (PYPL) rumors

July 15, 2026 10:25 AM EDT

Wolfe Research comments on PayPal (NASDAQ: PYPL) rumors.

The analyst comments "News: Overnight, Reuters reported that Stripe and Advent have made a joint offer to acquire PYPL for $60.50/share (see article here). The article notes the offer was submitted earlier this month and is backed by ~$50bn in committed financing from banks. Stripe and Advent would jointly own PYPL under the proposal and each hold an equal stake (as... More

Mizuho: 'PayPal's fundamentals are increasingly weaker, which means the makeover will be costly'

July 15, 2026 8:28 AM EDT

Mizuho analyst Dan Dolev reiterated a Neutral rating and $50.00 price target on PayPal (NASDAQ: PYPL).

The analyst comments "Bloomberg reports that Stripe and private equity company Advent have made a joint offer to buy PayPal for $60.50 per share, valuing the payments firm at more than $53 billion. So, why could PYPL... More