STRIPE EYES PAYPAL TAKEOVER AS VALUATION GAP WIDENS TO $116B

February 25, 2026 at 5:03 PM • Editorial Desk

Payment giant Stripe could leverage its massive $159 billion valuation to acquire PayPal, whose market cap sits at just $43 billion, according to Mizuho Securities. The acquisition would give Stripe access to PayPal’s Venmo platform and established consumer payment infrastructure.