PayPal Shares Under Scrutiny as Major Bank Issues Stark Downgrade

PayPal Holdings, Inc. finds itself navigating turbulent market sentiment. The digital payments giant, whose stock has been in a prolonged downtrend, now faces intensified pressure following a severe reassessment from a prominent Wall Street institution. Morgan Stanley has slashed its rating on the equity to “Underweight” and dramatically reduced its price target from $74 to $51, suggesting significant potential downside from the current trading level around $60. The firm’s analysts point to deep-seated structural concerns, missed opportunities, and a competitive landscape where rivals like Stripe are seen gaining ground.

The investment community is starkly polarized regarding PayPal’s trajectory. On one side, Mizuho Securities maintains an “Outperform” recommendation with an $84 price objective, implying Read more...