Stripe Considers PayPal Deal; Shares Gain 7% After February 24, 2026 Report

Stripe is weighing a potential acquisition of PayPal in early-stage talks first reported on February 24, 2026, with no formal bid disclosed. PayPal shares rose about 7% to $47.02, lifting its market value to roughly $43.3 billion, while Stripe's latest employee tender values the private firm at $159 billion, according to the report. Both companies declined to comment.