Adyen Unlikely to Face Immediate Impact From U.S. Rival M&A Activity -- Market Talk

0855 GMT - Adyen shouldn't be immediately impacted by potential M&A activity from U.S. rival Stripe, ING's Thymen Rundberg writes in a note. Paypal Holdings is in talks to sell itself to a group that includes Stripe and private-equity firm Advent International, The Wall Street Journal reported, citing sources familiar with the matter. While Stripe is building a wider ecosystem across consumers, merchants and AI developers, the Amsterdam-based company remains a neutral, merchant-focused commerce service provider, he says. "We see this neutrality as a genuine differentiator, although Stripe's broader reach could strengthen its competitive position over time," Rundberg adds. Adyen shares are down 1.4% at 1,046.60 euros. (najat.kantouar@wsj.com)

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August 17, 2026 04:57 ET (08:57 GMT)