03/26/2026 | Press release | Distributed by Public on 03/26/2026 08:04
PayPal Holdings, Inc. told investors it was about to win checkout.
Big growth. High single digits. Even double digit earnings expansion by 2027.
Executives said their branded checkout revamp was working. New products. Better conversion. Strong U.S. momentum.
But here is what investors did not hear.
On February 25, 2025, leadership laid out bold targets and promised acceleration. On April 29, 2025, they doubled down, pointing to early traction and rising engagement.
Then, on February 3, 2026, everything changed.
PayPal reported disappointing fourth quarter results. Branded checkout was slowing. The company scrapped its 2027 targets. It blamed operational and deployment issues. The CEO was suddenly out. The stock plunged about 20% in a single day.
Investors were stunned. Confidence collapsed.
Now, more investors are joining the lawsuit.