Fool.com contributor Parkev Tatevosian contrasts PayPal (PYPL 0.75%) and Block (XYZ 2.46%) to answer which one makes a better investment today.
*Stock prices used were the afternoon prices of Aug. 15, 2023. The video was published on Aug.17, 2023.
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Best Stocks to Buy: PayPal Stock vs. Block Stock
By Parkev Tatevosian, CFA
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Aug 18, 2023 at 4:45AM
NASDAQ: PYPL
PayPal
Market Cap
$72B
Today's Change
(0.75%) $0.55
Current Price
$73.72
Price as of June 27, 2025, 3:58 p.m. ET
The financial services companies represent an interesting comparison.
Parkev Tatevosian, CFA has positions in PayPal. The Motley Fool has positions in and recommends Block and PayPal. The Motley Fool recommends the following options: short September 2023 $67.50 puts on PayPal. The Motley Fool has a disclosure policy.
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Stocks Mentioned
PayPal
PYPL
$73.72
(0.75%)
$0.55
Block
XYZ
$66.71
(2.46%)
$1.60
*Average returns of all recommendations since inception. Cost basis and return based on previous market day close.
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