PayPal Acquisition Rumors: Is the Stock Still a Buy?

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In this video, Motley Fool contributors Jason Hall and Jeff Santoro talk about the latest acquisition news around PayPal (NASDAQ: PYPL), what they think will happen, and whether the shares are still a buy even with the rumors flying around

*Stock prices used were from the afternoon of Jul. 17, 2025. The video was published on Jul. 27, 2025.

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Jason Hall has no position in any of the stocks mentioned. Jeff Santoro has positions in PayPal. The Motley Fool has positions in and recommends PayPal. The Motley Fool recommends the following options: short September 2026 $47.50 calls on PayPal. The Motley Fool has a disclosure policy. Jason Hall is an affiliate of The Motley Fool and may be compensated for promoting its services. If you choose to subscribe through their link they will earn some extra money that supports their channel. Their opinions remain their own and are unaffected by The Motley Fool.

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