We recently compiled a list of the Jim Cramer Talked About These 12 Stocks Recently. In this article, we are going to take a look at where PayPal Holdings, Inc. (NASDAQ:PYPL) stands against the other stocks.
On Friday, Jim Cramer, the host of Mad Money, discussed the recent struggles in the market and how the downturn in momentum stocks has significantly affected aggressive growth investors. He pointed out the complexities of the market on Friday, explaining how things took a drastic turn for the worse. According to Cramer, the market can be divided into two distinct categories: one driven by momentum and the other focused on traditional growth.
“Alright, we got two markets right now. One is all about momentum. The other is all about old-fashioned growth. Momentum is nasty right now. Classic growth, well, it is cruising.”
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Despite the numbers, Cramer noted that these dynamics were not immediately obvious when you look at the broader averages, with the Dow dropping 749 points, the S&P falling 1.71%, and the Nasdaq plummeting by 2.2% on Friday. He said that investors heavily invested in momentum stocks are finding it increasingly difficult like they are struggling to breathe after the “oxygen” was taken away.
Cramer said that on the other hand, those with investments in established growth stocks and diversified portfolios are faring much better. He mentioned that these stocks have performed well for the first time in quite a while, offering a bit of relief for those holding them. Reflecting on the sharp downturn in the market, Cramer explained that the situation can be traced back to several concerning economic indicators. He added:
“This week, we got a series of readings, key numbers for home sales, consumer sentiment that show true softness, and a sense that maybe things are starting to go off the rails in the economy. Well, that’s incredible given the surprising head of steam we had going into 2025.”
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For this article, we compiled a list of 12 stocks that were discussed by Jim Cramer during the episode of Mad Money aired on February 21. We listed the stocks in ascending order of their hedge fund sentiment as of the fourth quarter of 2024, which was taken from Insider Monkey’s database of over 1,000 hedge funds.
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PayPal Holdings, Inc. (NASDAQ:PYPL)
Number of Hedge Fund Holders: 94
PayPal Holdings, Inc. (NASDAQ:PYPL) operates an online payment platform that enables transactions for individuals and businesses alike. A caller asked if the company was on the way to recovery and here’s what Cramer had to say:
“Very important. First, that quarter was not what I thought it would [be] and certainly was not up to snuff given how much the stock ran. But second, more important, they’ve got an analyst meeting and they’re gonna straight, they’re gonna give you a five-year plan. When I have a company that, that has a five-year plan, I can measure it.
I don’t care about a quarter plan, that means nothing to me. I think the new CEO runs PayPal as a transparent open guy, he’s doing a good job. Let’s see what the five-year says and then we’ll make a decision. I’ve talked to Jeff Marks about that maybe PayPal should be the FinTech we own.”
Overall PYPL ranks 5th on our list of the stocks Jim Cramer recently discussed. While we acknowledge the potential of PYPL as an investment, our conviction lies in the belief that AI stocks hold greater promise for delivering higher returns and doing so within a shorter timeframe. If you are looking for an AI stock that is more promising than PYPL but that trades at less than 5 times its earnings, check out our report about the cheapest AI stock.
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