Better Fintech Stock: Block vs. PayPal
It's been a disappointing year for these two companies. As of Aug. 21, Block (NYSE: XYZ) shares have tanked 13% in 2025. (NASDAQ: PYPL) has fared worse, with its shares down 21% this year. If that weren't bad enough, both are trading more than 70% below their all-time highs, a gut-wrenching reality that might scare most investors away.
But to be clear, both companies have positive attributes. Between Block and PayPal, which is the better fintech stock to buy?
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Paypal Holdings Inc Stock
The stock is one of the favorites of our community with 52 Buy predictions and 3 Sell predictions.
As a result the target price of 84 € shows a positive potential of 41.49% compared to the current price of 59.37 € for Paypal Holdings Inc.