Stephens analyst Charles Nabhan maintains $PayPal (PYPL.US)$ with a hold rating, and adjusts the target price from $75 to $85.
According to TipRanks data, the analyst has a success rate of 53.8% and a total average return of 2.6% over the past year.
Furthermore, according to the comprehensive report, the opinions of $PayPal (PYPL.US)$'s main analysts recently are as follows:
The firm indicates that the positive momentum in the FinTech sector is likely to persist as the industry approaches third-quarter financial disclosures. It is suggested that a relatively stable macroeconomic climate, consistent or declining interest rates, more balanced capital inflows, enhanced perception of valuation limits for larger corporations, and progressive profitability increases are factors that could underpin stock values. The firm's preference in stock selection is leaning more towards riskier propositions, aligning with the latest phase of the sector.
PayPal's shares have experienced a rebound since the announcement of Q2 results, buoyed by a series of initiatives and partnerships. Having demonstrated a solid performance in the first half of the year, the company aims to sustain its momentum into the second half.
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