Transaction · Payments · 2026

Stripe & Advent International / PayPal 2026

Stripe & Advent International acquired PayPal for $53B on July 20, 2026.

Target
PayPal
Acquirer
Stripe & Advent International
Deal value
$53B
Announced
July 20, 2026
Sub-sector
Payments

Transaction overview

  • Stripe & Advent International announced the acquisition of PayPal on July 20, 2026 for $53B.
  • The deal is expected to close pending customary conditions.

Strategic rationale

Control of consumer stablecoin distribution network and payment rails for autonomous AI agent commerce.

Deal terms & multiples

Deal value
$53B
Target revenue
Not disclosed
Target EBITDA
Not disclosed
EV / Revenue
Not disclosed
EV / EBITDA
Not disclosed
Announcement
July 20, 2026
Acquirer
Stripe & Advent International (PE-backed Strategic)
Sub-sector
Payments

Frequently asked questions

How much did Stripe & Advent International pay for PayPal?

Stripe & Advent International acquired PayPal for $53B, announced on July 20, 2026.

When did Stripe & Advent International announce the acquisition of PayPal?

Stripe & Advent International announced the acquisition of PayPal on July 20, 2026.

What sub-sector is PayPal in?

PayPal is tracked in the Payments sub-sector.

Sources

  • techtimes.com /articles/321005/20260720/paypal-board-rejects-53b-stripe-advent-offer-stablecoin-race-explains-why-next-move-matters.htm