BILL Holdings shares surge 32.19% intraday amid Hellman & Friedman acquisition talks.

BILL Holdings surged 32.19% intraday after reports that Hellman & Friedman is in talks to acquire the payments firm. The stock's gains were further supported by strong Q2 fiscal 2026 results, including a 17.4% rise in core revenue and adjusted EPS exceeding estimates, making the company an attractive takeover candidate. The acquisition speculation, combined with solid earnings performance, drove significant investor interest, leading to the sharp intraday increase.