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Talks to sell PayPal to Stripe and Advent are heating up
PayPal CEO Enrique Lores faces a potential sale as Stripe and private‑equity firm Advent reportedly offer $60.50 a share, valuing PayPal at $53 billion.
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The excerpt highlights investor pressure and talks of a sale, suggesting challenges for PayPal's growth and strategic direction.
PayPal CEO Enrique Lores faces a potential sale as Stripe and private‑equity firm Advent reportedly offer $60.50 a share, valuing PayPal at $53 billion.
PayPal’s Q2 2026 earnings beat expectations and the company signaled it remains open to a higher valuation offer, while pushing an AI‑focused turnaround and cloud modernization.