Is PayPal Stock a Buy Before Feb. 4?

All eyes are on PayPal (NASDAQ: PYPL) ahead of its fourth-quarter earnings report, which will be released on Feb. 4. The good news for investors is that shares of the financial technology (fintech) giant have climbed by 38% over the past year, riding a wave of steady growth and rising profitability. On the other hand, the stock still sits more than 70% below its all-time high of 2021, following a dramatic reset of market expectations in the period since.Can the recent rally continue through 2025, and is now the time to buy PayPal shares ahead of this pivotal company update? Here's what you need to know.PayPal is recognized as a global leader in online payment processing, facilitating transactions for consumers and businesses across more than 200 countries. The company has been compelled to evolve from its traditional focus on e-commerce tools and peer-to-peer transfers amid intense competition from emerging fintech players. The changing landscape is evident in the numbers. PayPal's most recently reported 432 million active customer accounts, while up 1% in the past year, remain roughly flat compared to four years ago at the peak of its pandemic-era growth boom.Continue readingWeiter zum vollständigen Artikel bei MotleyFool Weiter zum vollständigen Artikel bei MotleyFool