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PayPal Stock Falls Despite Earnings Beat, Strong Outlook

PayPal's stock experienced a decline despite the company reporting earnings that surpassed expectations and providing a robust outlook for the future. In the first quarter, PayPal's earnings per share were $1.17, beating the consensus estimate of $1.10, and its revenue reached $7.04 billion, slightly above the expected $6.99 billion. The company also forecasted a full-year adjusted EPS of $4.95, which was higher than the anticipated $4.89. Despite these positive financial results, concerns about the sustainability of PayPal's growth, particularly in light of competition from Apple Pay and other digital payment platforms, along with a slight miss on operating margins, contributed to the stock's downturn. Additionally, PayPal's CEO, Dan Schulman, announced his retirement at the end of 2022, which might have introduced uncertainty among investors.

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