PayPal's stock fell 17% after weak earnings, fewer active users, and CEO departure raised investor concerns.

PayPal's stock dropped 17% after reporting lower-than-expected fourth-quarter revenue and a decline in active accounts, with a revised full-year outlook fueling investor concerns. The company cited slowing growth amid fierce competition and shifting consumer behavior while also announcing its CEO's departure without naming a successor. Despite efforts to improve efficiency and invest in new technologies, the combination of weak financial results and leadership changes sparked market skepticism.