A shareholder rights law firm has commenced a securities fraud investigation into PayPal (PYPL) following the Q4 2025 earnings miss and the surprise replacement of CEO Alex Chriss.
- The inquiry concerns potential violations of federal securities laws.
- The investigation was prompted by admitted problems with execution, particularly in branded checkout.
- The news followed a significant stock plunge where shares fell as much as 20% on February 3, 2026.