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27 Jun 2026, 17:30 UTC · 4h ago
Is PayPal Stock Cheap, or a Value Trap?
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The Motley Fool
27 Jun 2026, 17:30 UTC · 4h ago
NewsImpactScreener rates every claim in this story for market impact and maps it to the tickers most exposed.
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PayPal expects earnings per share to decline in 2026. — Direct guidance of declining profitability is a strong negative signal for share price growth.
-0.60PayPal's online branded checkout solution showed stagnant growth, with TPV rising only 1% in Q4 and 2% in Q1 year-over-year. — Low growth in the core product indicates a loss of competitive edge and validates the 'value trap' thesis.
-0.50PayPal is targeting at least $1.5 billion in gross run-rate savings over the next two to three years. — Cost-cutting measures can protect margins and improve free cash flow even in a low-growth environment.
+0.30PayPal generated $5.6 billion in free cash flow in 2025 and recently repurchased $1.5 billion of common stock. — Strong cash generation and buybacks provide a floor for the stock price by reducing share count.
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Despite strong cash flow, the company is described as a potential 'value trap' with stagnant growth and leadership struggles.
Mentioned as a formidable competitor with 900 million users that threatens PayPal's market position.
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