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PayPal was spun off from eBay in 2015 and provides electronic payment solutions to merchants and consumers, with a focus on online transactions. The company had 434 million active accounts at the end of 2024. The company also owns Venmo, a person-to-person payment platform.

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Florida Governor Ron DeSantis has enacted a new law, opening the doors for transactions using gold and silver in the state. This move is seen as a nod to the original &#8220;gold standard.&#8221;
What Happened: DeSantis signed the bill, HB 999, into law, allowing Floridians to use gold and silver for transactions. DeSantis hailed this as a &#8220;landmark piece of legislation,&#8221; offering residents &#8220;more independence&#8221; from a fiat currency, <a href="https://www.firstcoastnews.com/article/news/regional/florida/desantis-signs-bill-allowing-transactions-using-gold-silver-in-florida/77-fc00a45a-4a45-439f-befa-8ba2933722e7">reported</a> First Coast News.
Under the new law, gold and silver are now exempt from sales tax, and money services businesses like PayPal (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/PYPL#NASDAQ">PYPL</a>) are allowed to send and receive payments using these metals.
DeSantis expressed that the metals will serve as &#8220;real currency again&#8221; and not just &#8220;investment vehicles for the wealthy.&#8221; He believes that the law would enable Florida residents to safeguard themselves against &#8220;the declining dollar.&#8221;&nbsp;As of now, fewer than a quarter of all states—including Louisiana, Texas, South Carolina, and Utah—recognize gold and silver as legal tender. The new law is scheduled to go into effect on July 1, 2026. SEE ALSO:&nbsp;<a href="https://benzinga.com/news/25/05/45635854/elon-musk-disappointed-with-trumps-big-beautiful-bill-says-it-undermines-the-work-that-the-doge-team-is-doin" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Elon Musk &#8216;Disappointed&#8217; With Trump&#8217;s &#8216;Big Beautiful Bill,&#8217; Says It &#8216;Undermines The Work That The DOGE Team Is Doing&#8217;</a>
Why It Matters: This move comes at a time when the U.S. dollar&#8217;s confidence is wavering. The recent slide of the U.S. dollar has <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/commodities/25/05/45617358/gold-demand-holds-firm-as-dollar-confidence-wavers">reignited </a>investor interest in gold. Factors such as geopolitical uncertainty and concerns over the long-term sustainability of American fiscal policy have been driving this trend.
Moreover, the U.S. dollar was <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/economics/macro-economic-events/25/05/45608523/the-dollar-is-15-20-overvalued-and-history-says-it-wont-last">trading </a>15–20% above its long-term fair value. Analysts at KKR &amp; Co. Inc. predicted the era of dollar-fueled outperformance in U.S. assets was likely nearing its end. According to them, the greenback may gradually fall below its fair value and stay weak for years, correcting its overvaluation through a prolonged, steady decline rather than a sharp crash.
SPDR Gold Trust (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/GLD#NYSE">GLD</a>) surged 39.56% over the past year, while the US Global GO GOLD and Precious Metal Miners ETF (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/GOAU#NYSE">GOAU</a>) soared 36.78%. 
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Ron DeSantis Signs Law Allowing Gold, Silver For Transactions In Florida, Citing 'Declining Dollar' Concerns

On Wednesday, Donald Trump's AI and crypto czar, David Sacks, backed the President's high-profile confrontations with global leaders, praising his <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/25/05/45556089/trump-gives-south-african-president-the-zelenskyy-treatment-hits-cyril-ramaphosa-with-controversial-genocide-claims">Oval Office exchange</a> with South African President Cyril Ramaphosa.
What Happened: In a post on X, formerly Twitter, Sacks shared a video of the exchange, saying, "There is literally nothing better than President Trump calling out foreign leaders at the White House."
"Zelensky didn't have the cards. Ramaphosa is playing dumb about genocide. President Trump brings the receipts," he added.
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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-width="500" data-dnt="true">There is literally nothing better than President Trump calling out foreign leaders at the White House. Zelensky didn't have the cards. Ramaphosa is playing dumb about genocide. President Trump brings the receipts. <a href="https://t.co/BZwSFhqLtt">pic.twitter.com/BZwSFhqLtt</a>
&mdash; David Sacks (@DavidSacks) <a href="https://twitter.com/DavidSacks/status/1925244138045186309?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">May 21, 2025</a></blockquote>
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Trump confronted Ramaphosa over allegations of violence against white farmers in South Africa. He showed a video of Black politicians allegedly chanting anti-apartheid slogans, ending with imagery of white crosses, which he claimed represented murdered white farmers.
Ramaphosa questioned the credibility of the video, while Afrikaner billionaire Johann Rupert, present at the meeting, pointed out that violence affects all South Africans, not just white farmers.
A footage from the meeting showing Tesla and SpaceX CEO Elon Musk intensely watching Ramaphosa has also quickly gone viral.
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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-width="500" data-dnt="true">Elon Musk's piercing stare has captured the internet's attention — his eyes say it all. END RACISM IN SOUTH AFRICA! <a href="https://t.co/BrELCausQB">pic.twitter.com/BrELCausQB</a>
&mdash; Africalix (@Africa_lix) <a href="https://twitter.com/Africa_lix/status/1925305350665720009?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">May 21, 2025</a></blockquote>
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Why It's Important: Sacks, a South Africa-born tech investor and former PayPal Holdings Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/PYPL#NASDAQ">PYPL</a>) executive, was appointed Trump's AI and crypto czar in December 2024. He holds dual citizenship in the U.S. and South Africa.
Musk, who was also born in South Africa, holds citizenship from South Africa, the U.S. and Canada.
Earlier this year, during an Oval Office meeting, <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/25/03/44064817/zelenskyy-says-not-sure-he-did-something-bad-after-public-spat-with-trump-jd-vance-we-have-to-be-very-honest-and-direct">Trump also criticized Ukrainian</a> President Volodymyr Zelenskyy for not showing appreciation and accused him of lacking readiness for peace negotiations.
Meanwhile, on Wednesday, it was also reported that South Africa may offer <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/global/25/05/45537805/musks-starlink-could-sidestep-south-african-equity-rules-under-deal-aimed-at-calming-relations-ahead-of-trump-meeting-report">Musk a regulatory workaround</a> for Starlink as a diplomatic gesture. South African officials were reportedly scheduled to meet Musk or his team on Tuesday night to ease tensions before Ramaphosa's White House visit.
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Trump's AI Czar Says Cyril Ramaphosa Is 'Playing Dumb About Genocide,' Credits US President For Bringing 'The Receipts' Amid Elon Musk's Icy Glare

<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/topic/warren-buffett">Billionaire Warren Buffett</a> is now worth more than the combined value of three well-known companies.
What Happened: Many billionaires added to their wealth in 2024. However, only four of the ten richest people in the world have a <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/management/25/05/45419116/musk-bezos-gain-billions-after-us-china-trade-deal-but-the-wealthiest-10-are-still-down-67b-in-2025">positive net wealth gain</a> in 2025.
Buffett, who has a history of <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/general/education/25/01/42832123/warren-buffett-beats-sp-500-in-2024-how-oracle-of-omahas-returns-compare-over-past-20-years">producing market-beating returns</a>, added $18.6 billion to his wealth in 2025. He currently ranks sixth richest in the world, worth $161 billion, as reported by <a href="https://www.bloomberg.com/billionaires/?sref=TBDibEcD">Bloomberg</a>.
The Oracle of Omaha's wealth gain trails only Meta Platforms CEO Mark Zuckerberg, who is up $18.9 billion. Bill Gates (+$16.2 billion) and Steve Ballmer (+$12.4 billion) are also among the top 10 wealthiest with a positive gain this year.
With a wealth of $161 billion, Buffett is now worth more than many great American companies. In fact, with the year-to-date gains, Buffett is now worth more than the following three companies combined:
<ul class="wp-block-list">
<li>PayPal Inc (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/PYPL#NASDAQ">PYPL</a>): $70 billion</li>
<li>General Motors Company (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/GM#NYSE">GM</a>): $48 billion</li>
<li>Ford Motor Company (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/F#NYSE">F</a>): $43 billion</li>
</ul>
The three companies together are worth $161 billion, the same amount of Buffett's net worth.
You may not be a billionaire like Warren Buffett, but you can uncover hidden gems in the stock market using our proprietary data and pattern recognition — <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/general/entertainment/24/10/41187322/benzingas-stock-whisper-index-5-stocks-investors-secretly-monitor-but-dont-talk-about-yet">check out five stocks flying under the radar that deserve your attention.</a>
Why It's Important: Buffett&#8217;s Berkshire Hathaway Inc (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/BRK#NYSE">BRK</a>)(NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/BRK#NYSE">BRK</a>) conglomerate is currently ranked ninth among valuations for public companies. It has a market capitalization of $1.1 trillion and its stock gained 13.4% year-to-date in 2025. The company outpaced a 1.5% gain for the SPDR S&amp;P 500 ETF Trust, which tracks the S&amp;P 500.
PayPal stock is down 15.9% year-to-date and General Motors shares are down 2.0% year-to-date. Ford, on the other hand, is positive with a 12.1% year-to-date gain.
Buffett added $17.9 billion to his wealth in 2024 to end the year as the 10th richest person worth $142 billion.
With Berkshire Hathaway's current trajectory, Buffett could continue to add to his wealth and climb the rankings.
The Berkshire Hathaway CEO recently announced he <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/25/05/45184410/warren-buffett-to-step-down-as-berkshire-hathaway-ceo-by-end-of-year-asks-board-to-confirm-greg-abel-as-successor">will be stepping down</a> , though he will remain chairman of the company. With this transition — and his longstanding pledge to give away the bulk of his fortune — Buffett may accelerate his philanthropic efforts. While such moves could impact his standing on the world's billionaire list, it's a ranking the legendary investor has long downplayed in importance.
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Warren Buffett's Net Worth Hits $161B — Equal To PayPal, GM, Ford Combined

May 15, 2025 records indicate that Senator Thomas H Tuberville filed a sale of PayPal Holdings (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/PYPL#NASDAQ">PYPL</a>), valued between $211,015 and $715,000. According to the May filing, the transaction occurred on May 15, 2025.
Currently, PayPal Holdings shares are trading up 0.15% at $71.68.
<h3>What Senator Has Been Trading Recently</h3>
In the past three years, Thomas H Tuberville made 910 stock trades totaling more than $14.38 million. The largest trades involved stocks like ChannelAdvisor and Microsoft. Their most notable trades made recently include key transactions: 
<ul>
<li>iShares Broad USD Investment Grade Corporate Bond ETF (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/USIG#NASDAQ">USIG</a>): $50,001 - $100,000 Purchase</li>
<li>PayPal Holdings (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/PYPL#NASDAQ">PYPL</a>): $15,001 - $50,000 Sale</li>
<li>JPMorgan Chase (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/JPM#NYSE">JPM</a>): $15,001 - $50,000 Sale</li>
</ul>
Here's a summary of Thomas H Tuberville's recent trades:
<table>
<thead>
<tr>
<th>Company</th>
<th>Ticker</th>
<th>Stock Type</th>
<th>Amount</th>
<th>Transaction Type</th>
<th>Transaction Date</th>
</tr>
</thead>
<tbody>
<tr>
<td>Bristol-Myers Squibb</td>
<td>BMY</td>
<td>STOCK</td>
<td>$1,001 - $15,000</td>
<td>S</td>
<td>2025-04-15</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>PayPal Holdings</td>
<td>PYPL</td>
<td>STOCK</td>
<td>$15,001 - $50,000</td>
<td>S</td>
<td>2025-04-15</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>iShares Broad USD Investment Grade Corporate Bond ETF</td>
<td>USIG</td>
<td>STOCK</td>
<td>$50,001 - $100,000</td>
<td>P</td>
<td>2025-04-15</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>JPMorgan Chase</td>
<td>JPM</td>
<td>STOCK</td>
<td>$15,001 - $50,000</td>
<td>S</td>
<td>2025-04-15</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Alphabet</td>
<td>GOOGL</td>
<td>STOCK</td>
<td>$15,001 - $50,000</td>
<td>S</td>
<td>2025-04-15</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>
To keep an eye on Thomas H Tuberville's trades and other government stock activity, check out our <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/gov-trades/members/thomas-h-tuberville">real-time tracking tool</a>!
<h3>The Importance of Congressional Transactions</h3>
A congressional transaction is when any representative or senator either buys or sells an individual stock.
Anyone working in Congress must file a Periodic Transaction Report to inform the public of their recent transaction within 30 days of being notified of the transaction and within 45 days of the transaction date.
In April 2012, Former President Barack Obama signed the STOCK Act into law. The act prohibits members of Congress from using private information given to them by their position for personal gain such as buying or selling a stock. The act also expanded disclosure requirements for members of Congress by requiring them to file a monthly disclosure.
<h3>The Importance of Congressional Transactions</h3>
Congressional transactions shouldn't be the primary reason for an investing decision, but they can be an important factor for an investor to consider.
When a senator or representative makes a new purchase, it could be an indication they expect the stock to rise.
A sale, on the other hand, can be made for a variety of reasons, and may not necessarily mean the seller thinks the stock will go down.
This article was generated by Benzinga's automated content engine and reviewed by an editor.

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This Senator Just Sold Up To $715K In PayPal Holdings Stock

Smart shopping comes to Perplexity as PayPal powers intelligent, in-flow shopping via Agentic AI
SAN JOSE, Calif., May 14, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Perplexity today announced that it has partnered with&nbsp;PayPal to power agentic commerce across its Perplexity Pro platform. Starting this summer in the U.S., consumers can check out instantly with PayPal or Venmo when they&nbsp;ask Perplexity to find products, book travel, or buy tickets.

Perplexity Selects PayPal To Power Agentic Commerce; Consumers Can Check Out Instantly With PayPal Or Venmo When They Ask Perplexity To Find Products, Book Travel, Or Buy Tickets

Deep-pocketed investors have adopted a bearish approach towards PayPal Holdings (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/PYPL#NASDAQ">PYPL</a>), and it's something market players shouldn't ignore. Our tracking of public options records at Benzinga unveiled this significant move today. The identity of these investors remains unknown, but such a substantial move in PYPL usually suggests something big is about to happen.
We gleaned this information from our observations today when Benzinga's options scanner highlighted 8 extraordinary options activities for PayPal Holdings. This level of activity is out of the ordinary.
The general mood among these heavyweight investors is divided, with 25% leaning bullish and 62% bearish. Among these notable options, 2 are puts, totaling $481,000, and 6 are calls, amounting to $375,717.
<h3>Expected Price Movements</h3>
Taking into account the Volume and Open Interest on these contracts, it appears that whales have been targeting a price range from $40.0 to $100.0 for PayPal Holdings over the last 3 months. 
<h3>Analyzing Volume &amp; Open Interest</h3>
Examining the volume and open interest provides crucial insights into stock research. This information is key in gauging liquidity and interest levels for PayPal Holdings's options at certain strike prices. Below, we present a snapshot of the trends in volume and open interest for calls and puts across PayPal Holdings's significant trades, within a strike price range of $40.0 to $100.0, over the past month.
<h3>PayPal Holdings 30-Day Option Volume &amp; Interest Snapshot</h3>
<img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2025/1746727256_0.png" alt="Options Call Chart" />
<h3>Significant Options Trades Detected:</h3>

<table>
<thead>
<tr>
<th>Symbol</th>
<th>PUT/CALL</th>
<th>Trade Type</th>
<th>Sentiment</th>
<th>Exp. Date</th>
<th>Ask</th>
<th>Bid</th>
<th>Price</th>
<th>Strike Price</th>
<th>Total Trade Price</th>
<th>Open Interest</th>
<th align="right">Volume</th>
</tr>
</thead>
<tbody>
<tr>
<td>PYPL</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>12/18/26</td>
<td>$32.45</td>
<td>$30.5</td>
<td>$31.0</td>
<td>$100.00</td>
<td>$310.0K</td>
<td>377</td>
<td align="right">100</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>PYPL</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>07/18/25</td>
<td>$3.8</td>
<td>$3.7</td>
<td>$3.8</td>
<td>$70.00</td>
<td>$171.0K</td>
<td>2.2K</td>
<td align="right">472</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>PYPL</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>12/17/27</td>
<td>$37.45</td>
<td>$37.1</td>
<td>$37.1</td>
<td>$40.00</td>
<td>$103.8K</td>
<td>77</td>
<td align="right">55</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>PYPL</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>NEUTRAL</td>
<td>07/18/25</td>
<td>$4.1</td>
<td>$4.0</td>
<td>$4.05</td>
<td>$70.00</td>
<td>$81.0K</td>
<td>8.3K</td>
<td align="right">230</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>PYPL</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>01/16/26</td>
<td>$1.31</td>
<td>$1.24</td>
<td>$1.3</td>
<td>$100.00</td>
<td>$71.3K</td>
<td>22.3K</td>
<td align="right">566</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>

<h3>About PayPal Holdings</h3>
PayPal was spun off from eBay in 2015 and provides electronic payment solutions to merchants and consumers, with a focus on online transactions. The company had 434 million active accounts at the end of 2024. The company also owns Venmo, a person-to-person payment platform.
Having examined the options trading patterns of PayPal Holdings, our attention now turns directly to the company. This shift allows us to delve into its present market position and performance
<h3>Present Market Standing of PayPal Holdings</h3>
<ul>
<li>With a volume of 5,739,878, the price of PYPL is up 2.63% at $70.5. </li>
<li>RSI indicators hint that the underlying stock may be overbought.</li>
<li>Next earnings are expected to be released in 82 days.</li>
</ul>
<h3>Expert Opinions on PayPal Holdings</h3>
In the last month, 5 experts released ratings on this stock with an average target price of $82.8.
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&#x2A; An analyst from B of A Securities persists with their Buy rating on PayPal Holdings, maintaining a target price of $93. 
&#x2A; An analyst from BMO Capital has decided to maintain their Market Perform rating on PayPal Holdings, which currently sits at a price target of $79. 
&#x2A; Maintaining their stance, an analyst from Baird continues to hold a Outperform rating for PayPal Holdings, targeting a price of $79. 
&#x2A; Consistent in their evaluation, an analyst from UBS keeps a Neutral rating on PayPal Holdings with a target price of $75. 
&#x2A; An analyst from RBC Capital has decided to maintain their Outperform rating on PayPal Holdings, which currently sits at a price target of $88. 
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What the Options Market Tells Us About PayPal Holdings

Citigroup analyst Ashwin Shirvaikar maintains PayPal Holdings (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/PYPL#NASDAQ">PYPL</a>) with a Buy and lowers the price target from $98 to $95.

Price Target

Analyst Ratings

Citigroup Maintains Buy on PayPal Holdings, Lowers Price Target to $95

Financial giants have made a conspicuous bearish move on PayPal Holdings. Our analysis of options history for PayPal Holdings (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/PYPL#NASDAQ">PYPL</a>) revealed 26 unusual trades.
Delving into the details, we found 23% of traders were bullish, while 57% showed bearish tendencies. Out of all the trades we spotted, 6 were puts, with a value of $197,310, and 20 were calls, valued at $3,448,664.
<h3>Expected Price Movements</h3>
Taking into account the Volume and Open Interest on these contracts, it appears that whales have been targeting a price range from $50.0 to $85.0 for PayPal Holdings over the last 3 months. 
<h3>Insights into Volume &amp; Open Interest</h3>
Examining the volume and open interest provides crucial insights into stock research. This information is key in gauging liquidity and interest levels for PayPal Holdings's options at certain strike prices. Below, we present a snapshot of the trends in volume and open interest for calls and puts across PayPal Holdings's significant trades, within a strike price range of $50.0 to $85.0, over the past month.
<h3>PayPal Holdings Option Activity Analysis: Last 30 Days</h3>
<img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2025/1746126124_0.png" alt="Options Call Chart" />
<h3>Biggest Options Spotted:</h3>

<table>
<thead>
<tr>
<th>Symbol</th>
<th>PUT/CALL</th>
<th>Trade Type</th>
<th>Sentiment</th>
<th>Exp. Date</th>
<th>Ask</th>
<th>Bid</th>
<th>Price</th>
<th>Strike Price</th>
<th>Total Trade Price</th>
<th>Open Interest</th>
<th>Volume</th>
</tr>
</thead>
<tbody>
<tr>
<td>PYPL</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>07/18/25</td>
<td>$8.25</td>
<td>$8.1</td>
<td>$8.11</td>
<td>$60.00</td>
<td>$1.9M</td>
<td>1.9K</td>
<td>2.4K</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>PYPL</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>06/20/25</td>
<td>$7.05</td>
<td>$6.95</td>
<td>$6.95</td>
<td>$60.00</td>
<td>$194.6K</td>
<td>2.5K</td>
<td>276</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>PYPL</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>06/20/25</td>
<td>$7.05</td>
<td>$6.95</td>
<td>$6.95</td>
<td>$60.00</td>
<td>$190.4K</td>
<td>2.5K</td>
<td>2</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>PYPL</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>06/20/25</td>
<td>$1.54</td>
<td>$1.53</td>
<td>$1.53</td>
<td>$70.00</td>
<td>$122.7K</td>
<td>22.3K</td>
<td>7.2K</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>PYPL</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>NEUTRAL</td>
<td>06/20/25</td>
<td>$1.55</td>
<td>$1.44</td>
<td>$1.48</td>
<td>$70.00</td>
<td>$109.1K</td>
<td>22.3K</td>
<td>8.0K</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>

<h3>About PayPal Holdings</h3>
PayPal was spun off from eBay in 2015 and provides electronic payment solutions to merchants and consumers, with a focus on online transactions. The company had 434 million active accounts at the end of 2024. The company also owns Venmo, a person-to-person payment platform.
<h3>Where Is PayPal Holdings Standing Right Now?</h3>
<ul>
<li>With a trading volume of 6,393,143, the price of PYPL is down by -0.11%, reaching $65.77.</li>
<li>Current RSI values indicate that the stock is may be approaching overbought.</li>
<li>Next earnings report is scheduled for 89 days from now.</li>
</ul>
<h3>What The Experts Say On PayPal Holdings</h3>
5 market experts have recently issued ratings for this stock, with a consensus target price of $84.0.
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&#x2A; Reflecting concerns, an analyst from Evercore ISI Group lowers its rating to In-Line with a new price target of $65. 
&#x2A; An analyst from B of A Securities has decided to maintain their Buy rating on PayPal Holdings, which currently sits at a price target of $93. 
&#x2A; Consistent in their evaluation, an analyst from Baird keeps a Outperform rating on PayPal Holdings with a target price of $79. 
&#x2A; An analyst from RBC Capital has decided to maintain their Outperform rating on PayPal Holdings, which currently sits at a price target of $88. 
&#x2A; An analyst from Macquarie persists with their Outperform rating on PayPal Holdings, maintaining a target price of $95. 
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This Is What Whales Are Betting On PayPal Holdings

PayPal Holdings's (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/PYPL#NYSE">PYPL</a>) short percent of float has risen 18.73% since its last report. The company recently reported that it has 32.83 million shares sold short, which is 3.36% of all regular shares that are available for trading. Based on its trading volume, it would take traders 2.26 days to cover their short positions on average.
<h3>Why Short Interest Matters</h3>
Short interest is the number of shares that have been sold short but have not yet been covered or closed out. <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/money/how-to-short-a-stock?adType=benzinga-insights&amp;ad=short-interest&amp;campaign=wallstreetadvantage">Short selling</a> is when a trader sells shares of a company they do not own, with the hope that the price will fall. Traders make money from short selling if the price of the stock falls and they lose if it rises.
Short interest is important to track because it can act as an indicator of market sentiment towards a particular stock. An increase in short interest can signal that investors have become more bearish, while a decrease in short interest can signal they have become more bullish.
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<h3>PayPal Holdings Short Interest Graph (3 Months)</h3>
<img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2025/1746118818_0.png" alt="short_fig" />
As you can see from the chart above the percentage of shares that are sold short for PayPal Holdings has grown since its last report. This does not mean that the stock is going to fall in the near-term but traders should be aware that more shares are being shorted.
<h3>Comparing PayPal Holdings's Short Interest Against Its Peers</h3>
Peer comparison is a popular technique amongst analysts and investors for gauging how well a company is performing. A company's peer is another company that has similar characteristics to it, such as industry, size, age, and financial structure. You can find a company's peer group by reading its 10-K, proxy filing, or by doing your own similarity analysis.
According to <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/pro/">Benzinga Pro</a>, PayPal Holdings's peer group average for short interest as a percentage of float is 6.58%, which means the company has less short interest than most of its peers.
Did you know that increasing short interest can actually be bullish for a stock? <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/money/how-to-make-money-on-a-short-squeeze?adType=benzinga-insights&amp;ad=short-interest&amp;campaign=wallstreetadvantage">This post by Benzinga Money explains how you can profit from it.</a>
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What's Driving the Market Sentiment Around PayPal Holdings?

PayPal Holdings Inc (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/PYPL#NASDAQ">PYPL</a>)&nbsp;shares are trading lower on Wednesday. Several analysts lowered the price forecast/rating on the stock after first-quarter <a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/pypl/analyst-ratings" rel="noreferrer noopener">results reported on Tuesday</a>.
Quarterly&nbsp;revenue growth&nbsp;was 1% year-over-year to $7.79 billion, missing the&nbsp;analyst consensus estimate&nbsp;of&nbsp;$7.84 billion. Adjusted EPS was $1.33, beating&nbsp;the&nbsp;<a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/earnings/25/04/45067312/paypal-earnings-beat-but-slower-spending-and-checkout-use-weigh-on-results" rel="noreferrer noopener">analyst consensus estimate&nbsp;of $1.16</a>.
PayPal expects a second-quarter adjusted EPS of $1.29-$1.31, compared to $1.19 for the previous year's period, and the&nbsp;analyst consensus estimate&nbsp;is $1.21.
PayPal reiterated full-year 2025 adjusted EPS of $4.95-$5.10, compared to $4.65 Y/Y. Currently, <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/calendars/guidance" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">analysts estimate an EPS of $5.01</a>.
RBC Capital Markets analyst Daniel R. Perlin slashed the price forecast for PYPL from $104 to $88, while keeping an Outperform rating.
The analyst writes that despite ongoing complexities in the company&#8217;s transition, he sees near-term indicators supporting continued success.
The positive factors include Branded checkout (online) Total Payment Volume (TPV) maintaining a steady 6% year-over-year growth (excluding FX and Leap Day), with over 45% of U.S. transactions utilizing the latest technology.
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Also, transaction margin dollars increased by 7% year-over-year and significant continued growth in Venmo monetization through Pay with Venmo and the debit card are tailwinds, adds the analyst.
Perlin considers the unchanged FY25 guidance prudent given the current uncertain macroeconomic and geopolitical environment, providing flexibility for the second half of the year.
The analyst revised FY25 revenue and adjusted EPS estimates to $32.12 billion and $5.10 (from $32.19 billion and $5.00, respectively), and FY26 estimates to $33.18 billion and $5.85 (from $33.70 billion and $5.80, respectively).
Canaccord Genuity analyst Joseph Vafi maintained a &#8220;Buy&#8221; rating with a price target of $96.00.
The analyst writes that the first quarter marked another quarter of steady progress in PayPal&#8217;s business realignment under its new CEO, Alex Chriss, who has been in the role for just over a year.
Vafi says that the quarter was notable for transaction-margin dollar growth contributions from both branded and, importantly, now unbranded payment volume.
While some on Wall Street expressed disappointment regarding revenue headwinds stemming from the non-renewal of certain low or negative-margin unbranded volume contracts in the last quarter, the analyst views this as a sound strategic move.
Vafi sees transaction-margin dollar growth as the key metric to monitor, at least in the near term.
Goldman Sachs analyst Will Nance writes that earnings positives include de-risked numbers, faster-than-expected branded checkout upgrades (45% of U.S. branded on newest integration), strong growth in Pay with Venmo TPV (50%+), debit card TPV (60%+), and BNPL (20%+), and improved Braintree yields.
Nance cited range-bound to slightly weaker branded checkout volumes and outperformance driven by credit products as a negative factor.
Overall, the analyst is cautious on the longer-term trends due to favorable margin dynamics (low-single-digit opex growth) and significant capital return/FCF.
JP Morgan analyst Tien-Tsin Huang slashed the price forecast from $90 to $75, maintaining an Overweight rating.
The analyst says that the results offered points for both positive and negative perspectives, but they feel incrementally better about the stock&#8217;s setup.
Positives include stable spending (excluding Leap Year), positive commentary on business diversification (US-China cross-border, retail/discretionary split), and a reiterated guide, which provides a second-half cushion, according to the analyst.
Huang says that negatives include slightly soft branded growth (+4% vs. JPMe +5%) and questions about the beat&#8217;s quality due to strong credit growth (easier comparison).
Strong product ramp-up (Venmo revenue +20%, 45% of U.S. on modern checkout) supports improving growth and execution in a stable macro, aligning with management&#8217;s investor day commitments, the analyst added.
Price Action: PYPL shares are down 1.6% at $65.20 at last check Wednesday.
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This whale alert can help traders discover the next big trading opportunities.
Whales are entities with large sums of money and we track their transactions here at Benzinga on our options activity scanner.
Traders will search for circumstances when the market estimation of an option diverges heavily from its normal worth. High amounts of trading activity could push option prices to exaggerated or underestimated levels. 
Below are some instances of options activity happening in the Financials sector: 
<table>
<thead>
<tr>
<th>Symbol</th>
<th>PUT/CALL</th>
<th>Trade Type</th>
<th>Sentiment</th>
<th>Exp. Date</th>
<th>Strike Price</th>
<th>Total Trade Price</th>
<th>Open Interest</th>
<th>Volume</th>
</tr>
</thead>
<tbody>
<tr>
<td>HOOD</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>05/02/25</td>
<td>$60.00</td>
<td>$84.8K</td>
<td>15.2K</td>
<td>11.7K</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>CME</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>08/15/25</td>
<td>$290.00</td>
<td>$309.7K</td>
<td>147</td>
<td>486</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>JPM</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>05/02/25</td>
<td>$242.50</td>
<td>$25.4K</td>
<td>1.0K</td>
<td>438</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>V</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>07/18/25</td>
<td>$340.00</td>
<td>$37.9K</td>
<td>48</td>
<td>373</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>NU</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>NEUTRAL</td>
<td>01/16/26</td>
<td>$12.00</td>
<td>$29.0K</td>
<td>98.3K</td>
<td>340</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>MS</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>06/20/25</td>
<td>$115.00</td>
<td>$29.1K</td>
<td>3.4K</td>
<td>126</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>PYPL</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>05/16/25</td>
<td>$60.00</td>
<td>$162.9K</td>
<td>9.5K</td>
<td>11</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>

<h2>Explanation</h2>
These bullet-by-bullet explanations have been constructed using the accompanying table. 
• For HOOD (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/HOOD#NASDAQ">HOOD</a>), we notice a call option sweep that happens to be bearish, expiring in 2 day(s) on May 2, 2025. This event was a transfer of 3787 contract(s) at a $60.00 strike. This particular call needed to be split into 52 different trades to become filled. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $84.8K, with a price of $22.0 per contract. There were 15275 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 11789 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• Regarding CME (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CME#NASDAQ">CME</a>), we observe a call option sweep with bullish sentiment. It expires in 107 day(s) on August 15, 2025. Parties traded 484 contract(s) at a $290.00 strike. This particular call needed to be split into 36 different trades to become filled. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $309.7K, with a price of $640.0 per contract. There were 147 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 486 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• For JPM (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/JPM#NYSE">JPM</a>), we notice a call option trade that happens to be bearish, expiring in 2 day(s) on May 2, 2025. This event was a transfer of 100 contract(s) at a $242.50 strike. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $25.4K, with a price of $254.0 per contract. There were 1032 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 438 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• For V (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/V#NYSE">V</a>), we notice a put option trade that happens to be bullish, expiring in 79 day(s) on July 18, 2025. This event was a transfer of 29 contract(s) at a $340.00 strike. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $37.9K, with a price of $1310.0 per contract. There were 48 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 373 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• For NU (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NU#NYSE">NU</a>), we notice a call option trade that happens to be neutral, expiring in 261 day(s) on January 16, 2026. This event was a transfer of 131 contract(s) at a $12.00 strike. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $29.0K, with a price of $222.0 per contract. There were 98322 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 340 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• Regarding MS (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MS#NYSE">MS</a>), we observe a put option sweep with bearish sentiment. It expires in 51 day(s) on June 20, 2025. Parties traded 53 contract(s) at a $115.00 strike. This particular put needed to be split into 3 different trades to become filled. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $29.1K, with a price of $550.0 per contract. There were 3480 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 126 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• Regarding PYPL (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/PYPL#NASDAQ">PYPL</a>), we observe a call option trade with bearish sentiment. It expires in 16 day(s) on May 16, 2025. Parties traded 300 contract(s) at a $60.00 strike. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $162.9K, with a price of $543.0 per contract. There were 9514 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 11 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
Options Alert Terminology 
 - Call Contracts: The right to buy shares as indicated in the contract. 
 - Put Contracts: The right to sell shares as indicated in the contract. 
 - Expiration Date: When the contract expires. One must act on the contract by this date if one wants to use it. 
 - Premium/Option Price: The price of the contract. 
For more information, visit our <a href="https://pro.benzinga.com/blog/how-to-understand-option-alerts/">Guide to Understanding Options Alerts</a> or read <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/options">more about unusual options activity</a>. 
This article was generated by Benzinga's automated content engine and reviewed by an editor.

HOOD

7 Financials Stocks With Whale Alerts In Today's Session

RBC Capital analyst Daniel Perlin maintains PayPal Holdings (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/PYPL#NASDAQ">PYPL</a>) with a Outperform and lowers the price target from $104 to $88.

RBC Capital Maintains Outperform on PayPal Holdings, Lowers Price Target to $88

BMO Capital analyst Rufus Hone maintains PayPal Holdings (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/PYPL#NASDAQ">PYPL</a>) with a Market Perform and lowers the price target from $83 to $79.

BMO Capital Maintains Market Perform on PayPal Holdings, Lowers Price Target to $79

WIIM

PayPal shares are trading lower after UBS cut its price target on the stock from $88 to $75.

UBS analyst Timothy Chiodo maintains PayPal Holdings (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/PYPL#NASDAQ">PYPL</a>) with a Neutral and lowers the price target from $88 to $75.

UBS Maintains Neutral on PayPal Holdings, Lowers Price Target to $75

Baird analyst Colin Sebastian maintains PayPal Holdings (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/PYPL#NASDAQ">PYPL</a>) with a Outperform and raises the price target from $78 to $79.

Baird Maintains Outperform on PayPal Holdings, Raises Price Target to $79

Canaccord Genuity analyst Joseph Vafi maintains PayPal Holdings (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/PYPL#NASDAQ">PYPL</a>) with a Buy and maintains $96 price target.

Canaccord Genuity Maintains Buy on PayPal Holdings, Maintains $96 Price Target

Needham analyst Mayank Tandon reiterates PayPal Holdings (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/PYPL#NASDAQ">PYPL</a>) from Hold to Hold.

Needham Reiterates Hold on PayPal Holdingsto Hold

Fintech giant PayPal Holdings Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/PYPL#NASDAQ">PYPL</a>) said Tuesday it was committed to boosting cryptocurrency adoption, with a particular emphasis on its PayPal USD (CRYPTO: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/">PYUSD</a>) stablecoin.
What Happened:&nbsp;During the company&#8217;s first-quarter&nbsp;earnings call, CEO Alex Chriss said PayPal was &#8220;making strides&#8221; and &#8220;moving quickly&#8221; to bring the benefits of cryptocurrency and stablecoins to its user base.
&#8220;Last week, we introduced the ability to earn rewards for holding PYUSD. This will increase the adoption and use of digital currencies for everyday commerce, from sending money internationally to making purchases and more,&#8221; Chriss stated.
Regarding PYUSD, the top executive said PayPal has been strengthening its ties with cryptocurrency industry giants such as Coinbase Global Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/COIN#NASDAQ">COIN</a>) to facilitate easier access and usage.
Moreover, the company&#8217;s strategic move to add PYUSD to the Solana blockchain is seen as an attempt to expand its crypto-related services. This move is in line with the rising dominance of stablecoins in the global financial system, as highlighted by tech investor Chamath Palihapitiya. He noted that the weekly transaction volumes of stablecoins have surpassed that of Visa Inc.
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Why It Matters: PayPal has strategically invested in digital assets, particularly stablecoins, to capitalize on their growing importance in the global financial system.
Last year, it launched <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/cryptocurrency/24/05/39068774/paypal-launches-pyusd-stablecoin-on-solana">PYUSD</a>, a dollar-backed cryptocurrency, on the Solana (CRYPTO: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/sol/usd">SOL</a>) blockchain. As of this writing, the stablecoin had a market capitalization of $880 million, making it the sixth-largest overall.
Additionally, PayPal allows customers to buy and sell cryptocurrencies such as Bitcoin (BTC) and Ethereum (ETH), as well as use them for online purchases.
The company <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/earnings/25/04/45067312/paypal-earnings-beat-but-slower-spending-and-checkout-use-weigh-on-results">reported its first-quarter financials</a> on Tuesday, beating earnings predictions but falling short of revenue expectations.
Price Action: Shares of PayPal dipped 0.24% in after-hours trading after closing up 2.14% at $66.32 during Tuesday's regular trading session, according to <a href="https://pro.benzinga.com/dashboard?_gl=1&#x2A;380nj0&#x2A;_ga&#x2A;MTEyOTAyOTcxMy4xNzEzMzY0NTYy&#x2A;_ga_V7ZK73W7N0&#x2A;MTcxNDk4MzIzMi42LjEuMTcxNDk4OTE0Ni4wLjAuMA..">data from Benzinga Pro</a>. Year-to-date, the stock has lost over 22% of its value.
PayPal recorded a moderate reading on some of its key indicators, including momentum, growth, and quality. Check out the <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/premium/ideas/benzinga-edge-2#:~:text=Turn%20Market%20Chaos,when%20markets%20rebound">Benzinga Edge Stock Rankings</a> to see how rival fintech firms stack up.
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PayPal CEO Says 'Moving Quickly' To Bring Crypto, Stablecoin Benefits To Users — Fintech Giant Partners With Coinbase To Boost Solana-based PYUSD

PayPal Holdings Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/PYPL#NASDAQ">PYPL</a>) is seeing strong momentum with its "Buy Now, Pay Later" services, with significantly higher user engagement and larger transaction sizes, as it expands the offering globally.
What Happened: During its <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/earnings/25/04/45067312/paypal-earnings-beat-but-slower-spending-and-checkout-use-weigh-on-results">first quarter earnings</a> on Tuesday, PayPal highlighted key developments in its Buy Now, Pay Later (BNPL) service, a short-term financing option that lets consumers defer payments on purchases, starting with a 0% APR, and no late fees.
BNPL users spend 33% more per transaction than PayPal's overall average of $69.53, the company said. They also complete 17% more transactions than the average of 59.4 per active account over the past 12 months.
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Although PayPal launched its BNPL service in 2020, the company credits recent gains to its improved pay sheet that clearly showcases its full range of payment options. The service has also received greater visibility through marketing campaigns, including one featuring actor Will Ferrell.
Despite inherent credit risks tied to BNPL offerings, PayPal CFO Jamie Miller has said that charge-off rates remain stable and are improving. &#8220;In particular with respect to the consumer portfolios, we've actually seen delinquencies over the last 30 days improve,&#8221; Miller said on the earnings call.
The company&#8217;s CEO, Alex Chriss, considers BNPL a key growth lever going forward, with plans for an international rollout this year.
&#8220;We will continue to lean into BNPL throughout this year with targeted consumer awareness campaigns in the U.K. and Germany and continued investment in other priority global markets including Australia, France, Italy, and Spain,&#8221; Chriss said on the call.
Why It Matters: The BNPL market has surged in recent years, with the market <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/equities/24/01/36697045/the-rise-of-buy-now-pay-later-in-2024">expected to touch</a> $1 trillion by 2027, led by PayPal, and its peers such as Affirm Holdings Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AFRM#NASDAQ">AFRM</a>), Klarna, and AfterPay, which is now owned by Block Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/XYZ#NYSE">XYZ</a>).
While analysts have cautioned against <a href="https://benzinga.com/news/25/02/43888952/americans-owe-a-record-1-21-trillion-in-credit-card-debt-expert-warns-theres-no-end-in-sight">rising BNPL debt</a> and overindulgence by consumers in the past, the company&#8217;s steady charge-off rates and low delinquencies have dismissed these concerns.
Price Action: PayPal stock was up 2.14% on Tuesday, but is down 0.26% after-hours, following the company&#8217;s first quarter earnings.
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