PayPal (PYPL) Stock Slips After Mizuho Cuts Rating Amid X Money Competition
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PayPal's stock price dropped after Mizuho downgraded its rating due to concerns over Elon Musk's X Money payment solution. The company's Q4 earnings also missed analyst expectations, contributing to the decline.
PayPal's stock slipped after Mizuho downgraded its rating from 'Outperform' to 'Neutral', citing significant competitive risks from Elon Musk's X Money payment solution. X Money, set to debut in April, integrates payment processing, digital wallet functionality, and e-commerce capabilities. PayPal's Q4 earnings per share were $1.23, missing the $1.29 analyst consensus, and revenue was $8.68 billion versus $8.82 billion forecasts. The company faces decelerating growth prospects and eroding market position, with several analysts maintaining 'Hold' positions. Company insiders have been net sellers, offloading 87,608 shares valued at $3.83 million in the last three months. Wall Street's consensus stands at 'Hold' with a mean price objective of $56.61.
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