PayPal has received takeover interest from potential buyers amid fall in its share prices, Bloomberg reported citing people familiar with the matter.
According to the report, the digital payments company has held meetings with banks following unsolicited approaches. It has received an offer from at least one large rival for the full business, while other parties have approached for specific PayPal assets.
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The discussions are at an early stage and may not lead to a transaction.
Notably, PayPal shares have fallen around 46% in New York trading over the past 12 months. The company’s market value is about $38.4bn.
The company reported net income of $1.44bn for the fourth quarter (Q4) of 2025. Net revenue rose to $8.68bn from $8.37bn in the prior-year period.
However, the company’s quarterly revenue missed analysts’ average estimate of $8.8bn, based on data compiled by LSEG. The results also pointed to a continued slowdown in payment volume.
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By GlobalDataPayPal saw increased usage during the Covid-19 pandemic as consumers moved to digital payments. Growth later slowed, and the company has faced challenges sustaining momentum despite a multi-year turnaround plan.
Current board chair Enrique Lores is scheduled to become PayPal’s president and CEO on 1 March.
The leadership change follows the departure of former CEO Alex Chriss earlier this month after his turnaround plan did not meet expectations.
According to its website, PayPal had 439 million active consumer and merchant accounts. The company had 23,800 employees as of the end of 2025.
