PayPal shares drew attention after reports indicated that Stripe and Advent International had submitted a joint takeover proposal worth more than $53 billion. The consortium reportedly offered $60.50 per share, about 28% above PayPal’s recent closing price. Banks have committed around $50 billion to support the proposed transaction.
People familiar with the matter said the two firms submitted the latest proposal earlier this month. The bid followed an initial approach made in early April. PayPal’s board has not responded to the reported offer. Meanwhile, Stripe and Advent hope to move discussions forward during the coming weeks.
Under the proposed ownership structure, Stripe and Advent would each control a 50% stake. The firms would keep PayPal intact rather than divide its operations. The proposed acquisition would give Stripe access to PayPal’s broad consumer network. It would also add major payment products, including Venmo and Braintree.
The takeover interest follows stronger-than-expected first-quarter results from PayPal. Revenue increased 7% from the previous year to $8.35 billion. That figure exceeded analysts’ estimate of $8.05 billion. Currency-neutral total payment volume also rose 8% to approximately $464 billion.
Adjusted earnings reached $1.34 per share during the quarter. Even so, investors continued seeking clearer evidence that PayPal’s turnaround could support steady growth. At the same time, PayPal continued pursuing operational improvements through artificial intelligence. Management expects AI tools and organizational changes to reduce duplicated work.
The company expects those measures to generate about $1.5 billion in savings over the next two to three years. PayPal plans to direct the savings toward future growth initiatives.
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PayPal shares fell 0.59% during Monday’s regular trading session and closed at $47.37, according to Google Finance. The stock recovered part of its losses during the afternoon. After the closing bell, PayPal shares edged 0.06% higher to $47.40. The regular-session price chart did not reflect the reported takeover proposal.
Investors will watch the next trading session for any reaction to the acquisition report. The proposed $60.50 price stands well above the latest closing level. Meanwhile, Stripe remains one of the world’s most valuable privately held fintech companies. A February employee tender offer valued the payments company at approximately $159 billion.
Stripe said businesses using its platform generated $1.9 trillion in payment volume during 2025. That total increased 34% from the previous year. Advent would bring private equity capital and payments-sector experience to the transaction. The firm managed about $94 billion in assets as of March 31, 2026.
Any completed acquisition would require financing, shareholder, and regulatory reviews. The reported proposal remains pending while Stripe and Advent wait for PayPal’s response.
Stripe and Advent’s reported $53 billion proposal places PayPal under renewed investor attention. The offer carries a 28% premium and follows stronger quarterly results and planned AI savings. PayPal’s response and any regulatory review will determine whether the proposed transaction moves forward.