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StocksHigh Impact•12 February 2026•

1 min read

PayPal Shares Plunge 19% After Q4 Miss and CEO Change

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PayPal Holdings, Inc. (PYPL) reported fourth-quarter revenue of $8.68 billion and earnings per share of $1.23, both falling short of analyst expectations. This financial underperformance triggered a significant intraday decline in the company's stock, which plunged by up to 19%. The results also revealed a slowdown in PayPal-branded online checkouts, with growth reaching only 1%. Amidst these challenges, the company announced a leadership transition, with Enrique Lores from HP Inc. set to replace current CEO Alex Chriss. The miss is attributed to global economic headwinds and reduced US retail spending. Investors reacted negatively to the disappointing figures and the strategic shift at the top, highlighting the pressures on the e-commerce payments giant.