Should You Invest $1,000 in PayPal (PYPL) Right Now?

PayPal's stock has declined 81% from its July 2021 peak due to slowing user growth, intense competition, and declining transaction take rates. While the company is stabilizing through cost-cutting and share buybacks, its high-growth days are over. Trading at just 11x forward earnings with modest 4-5% expected revenue growth through 2028, PayPal could be a safe investment at current valuations, but the author recommends waiting for a higher dividend yield before investing.

10/20/2026, 3:30 PM • The Motley Fool

PayPal vs. SoFi Technologies: Which Financial Stock Is a Better Buy in 2026?

PayPal and SoFi Technologies represent different stages of fintech maturity. PayPal dominates global payments with 439 million active accounts and a 15.8% net margin but faces slow 4.3% revenue growth. SoFi has evolved into a full-service digital bank with impressive 28.8% revenue growth and a new stablecoin settlement model, though it carries a higher valuation multiple. While PayPal trades at a cheaper valuation (P/E 10.68), SoFi offers better growth potential despite neither stock appearing especially compelling compared to broader market performance.

10/20/2026, 7:25 AM • The Motley Fool

Futu's 2026 Outlook: Scalable Brokerage Model Delivers 62% Operating Margin

Futu Holdings, a global fintech brokerage platform, receives a Strong Superscore of 79/100 despite a 32% stock decline over the past year. The company demonstrates exceptional operational efficiency with 62% operating margins, 36% YoY revenue growth, and 98% user retention. However, regulatory penalties from China (RMB 1.85 billion), concentrated founder voting power (63%), and legal uncertainties regarding cross-border operations present material risks. The analyst predicts potential stock doubling over five years based on international expansion and high margin sustainability.

10/15/2026, 7:51 AM • The Motley Fool

Is PayPal Stock a Buy at Less Than 10 Times Next Year's Earnings Guidance?

PayPal stock has declined over 80% from its 2021 peak due to increased competition from alternatives like Stripe, Wise, Google Pay, and Apple Pay. However, the article argues the stock is undervalued, trading at less than 10x forward earnings with a 13% net margin, 439 million active accounts, and modest but consistent growth. While PayPal's best growth days are behind it, the company continues to demonstrate resilience and profitability through stock buybacks and customer retention.

10/15/2026, 6:30 AM • The Motley Fool

Musings About the Agentic Future

Meta's Muse app has become a breakout hit, ranking #1 across app stores and driving Meta's stock up 9%. The agentic AI shopping assistant is disrupting traditional e-commerce by allowing users to shop across multiple retailers. While Amazon has blocked Muse, companies like Shopify, PayPal, and Expedia are partnering with it. Experts debate whether this represents a pivotal moment or slow commoditization of AI technology, with potential winners emerging in both consumer and B2B sectors, particularly niche companies like AAR Corp that integrate agentic AI into enterprise systems.

10/14/2026, 4:19 PM • The Motley Fool

These S&P 500 Stocks Are Down More Than 80% From Their All-Time Highs. Could They Be Good Contrarian Buys?

The article examines three S&P 500 stocks down over 80% from their all-time highs: Nike, PayPal, and PG&E. While deeply discounted valuations might attract contrarian investors, the author recommends caution. Nike faces persistent competitive pressures and declining consumer value perception. PayPal, despite a 82% decline, maintains solid fundamentals with 5% revenue growth and a 45% market share in online payments, making it potentially worth buying. PG&E remains burdened by wildfire liability concerns and uncertain government policy protection, making it a risky bet.

10/12/2026, 3:25 PM • The Motley Fool

PayPal Now Pays a Dividend and Buys Back Billions in Stock. Where Will It Be in 5 Years?

PayPal has initiated a dividend program and is aggressively returning cash to shareholders through stock buybacks, returning 70-80% of free cash flow. Despite a 79% stock decline over five years, the company maintains strong profitability. The article suggests PayPal could see strong rebound momentum from growth initiatives, efficiency improvements, and a potential acquisition within five years, as it trades at a cheap valuation of 10x expected earnings.

10/10/2026, 6:16 AM • The Motley Fool

Peter Thiel Was an Early Outside Investor in Facebook and Co-Founded Both PayPal and Palantir Before Building a Hedge Fund Now Concentrated in Power and Energy Stocks. Here's What That Track Record Says About Following His Contrarian Bets.

Peter Thiel, known for successful tech investments including Facebook and PayPal, is now shifting his hedge fund portfolio toward power and energy stocks, betting on a projected 60% increase in electricity demand between 2025-2045 driven by AI and electric vehicles. However, the article cautions that investors should conduct their own research rather than blindly following famous investors, as even successful ones make mistakes.

10/04/2026, 10:15 PM • The Motley Fool

Three Times, Elon Musk Entered an Industry and Took It Over. Top Tech Expert Says He's Doing It a Fourth Time Right Now.

Tech analyst James Altucher identifies a repeatable pattern in Elon Musk's career: entering nascent industries and capturing dominant market share. After successfully doing this in digital payments (PayPal), electric vehicles (Tesla), and space (SpaceX), Altucher argues Musk is executing the same playbook in artificial intelligence. He suggests Musk has assembled most components needed for AI dominance but relies on one unnamed publicly traded company as a critical piece of the strategy.

10/03/2026, 4:30 PM • GlobeNewswire

PayPal Is 83% Below Its High. Here's What Would Send the Stock Back There.

PayPal stock has plummeted 83% from its July 2021 peak of $305.13, despite solid fundamentals including 56% growth in payment volume and 64% growth in free cash flow over five years. The main concern is weakness in the company's branded checkout solution, which grew only 2% in recent quarters, suggesting loss of market share to competitors like Apple Pay and potential sensitivity to consumer discretionary spending. For the stock to recover, the branded checkout segment must accelerate, though the author remains skeptical of a full recovery to previous highs.

10/02/2026, 5:30 AM • The Motley Fool

PayPal Stock Analysis: Value Stock or Value Trap?

PayPal is attracting interest from potential acquirers, but the company is losing market share in its branded checkout segment. The stock has declined significantly from its record high, raising questions about whether it represents a deep value opportunity or a value trap for investors.

10/02/2026, 12:22 AM • The Motley Fool

Online Survey Platform SurveyLegend Announces SurveyLegend AI for Q1 2027 and Launches Redesigned Website With 400+ Survey Templates

SurveyLegend announced SurveyLegend AI, featuring CreateLegend for AI-powered survey creation and InsightLegend for automated analysis, planned for Q1 2027 release across all plans including free tier. The company also launched a redesigned website with 370 new survey templates, bringing the total to 400+, along with improved performance and interactive demos.

09/29/2026, 3:52 PM • GlobeNewswire

FreeFunder Eliminates Payment Processing Fees with Launch of "Really, Truly Free Personal Crowdfunding"

FreeFunder announced the launch of 'Really, Truly Free Personal Crowdfunding,' featuring Off-Platform Donations that allow campaign organizers to receive 100% of donations without payment processing fees. The feature enables direct payments through PayPal, Venmo, and Cash App while maintaining full crowdfunding platform functionality and transparency.

09/28/2026, 10:00 AM • GlobeNewswire

Is PayPal a Deep Value Play Right Now?

PayPal's stock has fallen dramatically from pandemic highs and now trades at a steep discount (forward P/E of ~10x vs. 15x for financial industry). New CEO Enrique Lores is driving a turnaround focused on Venmo, Buy Now Pay Later, cost reduction, and AI-powered commerce. While the company faces real competition in checkout and slower growth, improving cash flow and new growth initiatives suggest the valuation could represent a bargain if management can stabilize the core business.

09/28/2026, 6:30 AM • The Motley Fool

Meta's Muse AI Agent Sees Fastest Adoption Since ChatGPT. Time to Buy Meta Stock?

Meta's Muse AI agent has achieved record-breaking adoption, surpassing ChatGPT's early growth with 2.8 million downloads in its first 12 days and 642,000 daily active users. Major partnerships with Shopify, PayPal, Expedia, Stripe, and Instacart are driving enterprise integration. With paid tiers at $20 and $100 monthly, analysts project significant revenue potential, with even 1% of Meta's 3.6 billion users subscribing to the $20 tier generating over $8.6 billion annually.

09/23/2026, 3:18 PM • The Motley Fool