Q2 beat; open to higher takeover that boosts shareholder value

PayPal reported better-than-expected Q2 results and reiterated focus on its AI-driven turnaround while signaling willingness to consider acquisition offers that create additional shareholder value — keeping strategic sale talks alive and leaving upside for bidders. This matters because it preserves the possibility of a premium takeover that could re-rate the stock and puts pressure on strategic/financial suitors in payments and fintech.