Cantor Fitzgerald Initiates PayPal (PYPL) Coverage with Neutral Rating and $60 PT

PayPal Holdings Inc. (NASDAQ:PYPL) is one of the most undervalued large cap stocks to invest in now. On January 27, Cantor Fitzgerald analyst Ramsey El-Assal initiated coverage of PayPal with a Neutral rating and a $60 price target. El-Assal noted that the recent strategic initiatives have established a more balanced and profitable growth engine across the company’s Branded, PSP, and Venmo units, with momentum expected to drive further volume and revenue acceleration in FY2026 despite intense competitive pressures.

Additionally, earlier on January 20, Truist analyst Matthew Coad lowered the firm’s price target on PayPal Holdings Inc. (NASDAQ:PYPL) to $58 from $66, while maintaining a Sell rating. In a research note previewing Q4 earnings for the FinTech sector, the analyst anticipates solid results for the quarter but notes that difficult year-over-year comparisons could limit volume-related beats.

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While Truist expressed long-term optimism for the sector through 2026, it warned that some management teams might issue conservative initial 2026 guidance to reset market expectations.

PayPal Holdings Inc. (NASDAQ:PYPL) operates a technology platform that enables digital payments for merchants and consumers worldwide. It operates a two-sided network at scale that connects merchants and consumers.

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