Feb. 24, 2026 – New York – PayPal Holdings Inc. (PYPL) saw shares jump 7.54% to $44.80 in intraday trading Monday following reports that at least one rival is considering a full buyout, with others showing interest in select assets, according to Bloomberg.

The surge comes just weeks after the company suffered a 19% one-day drop on February 3, 2026, triggered by a weak 2026 profit forecast and the unexpected departure of CEO Alex Chriss.

Market watchers are now closely monitoring whether the takeover chatter will develop into a formal acquisition process or remain speculative, continuing to influence stock volatility.