PayPal beats profit targets, flags spending pull forward amid economic uncertainty
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PayPal beat Q1 earnings expectations, reporting $1.33 per share versus analysts' $1.16 estimate, and maintained its full-year profit forecast amid economic uncertainty from Trump-era tariffs. While consumer spending remained strong, the company is focusing on high-margin growth and branded checkout enhancements like Venmo monetisation and Fastlane to retain market share.
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