Interactive Brokers Group vs. PayPal: Which Financial Stock Is a Better Buy for 2027?

The article compares Interactive Brokers Group and PayPal as investment options for 2027. Interactive Brokers, serving institutional and professional traders, shows stronger growth at 19.7% revenue increase and a superior 10-year stock performance with over 700 percentage points outperformance versus PayPal. PayPal, despite its massive 439 million user base and lower valuation (P/E of 11.12), faces slower growth at 4.3% and lacks clear catalysts for future appreciation. The author recommends Interactive Brokers as the better long-term investment.

11/13/2026, 7:27 AM • The Motley Fool

TRM Labs Launches Disruption Awards, Celebrating the People and Partnerships Disrupting Crime Together

TRM Labs launched the inaugural Disruption Awards recognizing public-private coalitions that successfully disrupted cybercrime. Three awards were presented: The Blackout to a coalition that dismantled Tycoon 2FA phishing service; The Architect to the Scam Center Strike Force for disrupting Southeast Asian scam compounds; and The Lifeline to investigators and platforms collaborating on child sexual abuse material cases. The awards emphasize the effectiveness of law enforcement and private sector intelligence sharing.

11/12/2026, 11:00 AM • GlobeNewswire

CME vs. PayPal: Which Financial Stock Is a Better Buy for 2027?

The article compares CME Group and PayPal as investment options for 2027. CME Group operates the leading derivatives marketplace with a strong 62% net margin and 6.4% revenue growth, while PayPal operates a massive 439-million-account network with a lower 15.8% net margin but trades at a significantly cheaper valuation (P/E of 11.45 vs. 24.97). Despite PayPal's attractive valuation, the author recommends CME Group for its superior revenue growth, higher profitability margins, and stronger historical performance over the past decade.

11/10/2026, 7:55 AM • The Motley Fool

$10,000 Invested in PayPal 5 Years Ago Is Worth About $2,590 Today. The Company Has Bought Back 8.6% of Its Shares Since January.

PayPal stock has declined 74% over the past five years, significantly underperforming the S&P 500's 75% gain. Despite the poor stock performance, the company remains profitable with an 18.8% operating margin and generated $4.1 billion in free cash flow through the first nine months of 2026. Management has aggressively repurchased 8.6% of shares, suggesting they believe the stock is undervalued at a forward P/E of 9.7. However, the bear case centers on sluggish growth, with net revenue rising only 2% last quarter, making it a risky investment until growth accelerates.

11/07/2026, 8:31 AM • The Motley Fool

5 Companies Buying Back Their Own Stock Hand Over Fist As the Stock Market Sells Off

During market sell-offs, five companies are aggressively buying back their own stock at discounted prices, which allows them to retire more shares and increase shareholder value. PayPal, General Motors, EPAM Systems, Lam Research, and Airbnb have all authorized or executed substantial buyback programs, with share counts declining significantly over the past year.

11/06/2026, 2:47 PM • The Motley Fool

American Express vs. PayPal: Which Financial Stock Is a Better Buy for 2027?

The article compares American Express and PayPal as investment options for 2027. American Express operates a premium closed-loop payments network with strong margins (13.5% net margin) and high-spending customers, while PayPal offers massive global scale with 439 million active accounts but lower growth (4.3% YoY). Despite PayPal's cheaper valuation (P/E of 11.48 vs. 18.73), the author recommends American Express for 2027, citing its superior 10-year performance and more reliable business model over PayPal's stagnant stock returns.

11/05/2026, 7:45 AM • The Motley Fool

2 Fintech Stocks to Buy After They Raised Their 2026 Forecasts in October

SoFi Technologies and PayPal both raised their 2026 outlooks in October, signaling renewed growth confidence. SoFi added a record 1.2 million customers and raised its 2026 revenue forecast to $5 billion, with stronger 2027 earnings targets. PayPal raised its adjusted EPS outlook to $5.60. SoFi presents a higher-growth opportunity with a forward P/E of 19.6 and 25% upside potential, while PayPal offers a safer value play at 9.7x forward earnings with only 5% upside, though it must prove its turnaround initiatives can accelerate growth.

11/05/2026, 5:30 AM • The Motley Fool

5 Payment Stocks That Earn a Fee Every Time You Swipe

The article analyzes five payment processing stocks that earn fees on transactions: Visa, Mastercard, American Express, PayPal, and Capital One. Visa and Mastercard trade at premium valuations (~28x earnings) due to their low-risk fee-based models with no lending exposure. PayPal and Capital One trade cheaper (~9-10x earnings) due to higher risks from shrinking margins and credit exposure respectively. American Express falls in between at ~16x earnings. The author recommends Visa and Mastercard as the simplest payment fee plays, with Mastercard having a slight edge due to faster-growing services revenue.

11/04/2026, 12:37 AM • The Motley Fool

Is PayPal Stock a Value or a Value Trap?

PayPal trades at a cheap valuation (9.5x forward P/E, 13% free cash flow yield) despite concerns about low revenue growth and its commoditized Braintree unit. However, the company delivered solid Q3 results with 2% revenue growth to $8.58B and 8% EPS growth to $1.45, generated $1.4B in free cash flow, and is investing in AI and agentic commerce partnerships with OpenAI and Meta. The analyst argues PayPal appears to be a solid value stock rather than a value trap, with strong cash generation and potential for share buybacks.

10/29/2026, 4:45 AM • The Motley Fool

DoorDash vs. MercadoLibre: Which Consumer Stock Is a Better Buy in 2026?

The article compares DoorDash and MercadoLibre as investment options for 2026. While MercadoLibre trades at a lower valuation multiple and generates significantly higher free cash flow ($10.8B vs $2.2B), DoorDash is recommended as the better buy due to the U.S. market's greater resilience during economic downturns compared to Latin America's exposure to high inflation, currency volatility, and rising debt levels.

10/28/2026, 8:54 AM • The Motley Fool

PayPal: 3 Key Takeaways for Long-Term Investors

PayPal raised its full-year transaction margin dollar guidance to $15.7 billion, driven by cost discipline and expansion into higher-margin financial services. The company is leveraging cost reductions to self-fund growth investments, while Venmo continues strong double-digit growth with significant monetization potential through debit cards and payment integrations. Management projects sustainable mid-single-digit transaction margin dollar growth going forward.

10/28/2026, 12:25 AM • The Motley Fool

PayPal Just Raised Its Profit Forecast, and the Stock Barely Moved. Here’s Why

PayPal beat earnings estimates and raised full-year profit guidance, but the stock barely moved due to weak revenue growth and stagnant branded checkout performance. While newer segments like Venmo and BNPL show strong growth, the company's earnings growth is primarily driven by cost-cutting and stock buybacks rather than core business expansion, leaving investors unconvinced about sustainable growth.

10/27/2026, 3:46 PM • The Motley Fool

PayPal Is Down More Than 80% From Its Peak. Here's Why I Still Own It

PayPal stock has declined over 80% from its 2021 peak of $310 as pandemic-era e-commerce tailwinds faded and growth slowed to single digits. However, the author argues the stock presents a compelling value opportunity, trading at 10x forward earnings with strong free cash flow generation ($1.8B last quarter) and aggressive share buybacks. Despite modest 5% revenue growth and flat user base, the combination of modest profit growth and share count reduction could drive double-digit EPS growth.

10/23/2026, 7:52 AM • The Motley Fool

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