PayPal Shares Jump 17.2% on Reported Buyout Interest Ahead of Q2 Earnings

PayPal shares surged 17.2% on July 15, 2026 after Reuters reported a potential buyout offer. The single-day move re-priced the stock nine days before PayPal's Q2 2026 results, released July 24. Analyst consensus held at $1.28 per share, unchanged for two months — meaning sell-side models tracked the business, not a deal.