Payments giant PayPal (NASDAQ: PYPL) has had an unimpressive start to 2025, based on the returns of the stock. However, some argue it is unjustifiable for the stock to be down nearly 11% as of the Feb. 12 close. Differences in opinion largely stem from what investors took away from the company’s latest earnings report on Feb. 4.
The financials stock beat on revenue and adjusted earnings per share (EPS), yet shares fell over 13% in one day. Does this mean there is now a prime buying opportunity in PayPal stock, or is the drop a sign of things to come? I’ll break down the key points of contention in the report and answer this ultimate question.
