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The latest update is out from Global Payments ( (GPN) ).
On January 12, 2026, Global Payments completed its acquisition of Worldpay from FIS and GTCR and the divestiture of its Issuer Solutions business to FIS, reshaping the company into a pure-play commerce solutions provider focused on merchants ranging from small businesses to global enterprises. The transactions significantly expand Global Payments’ scale and reach, with the combined company now serving over 6 million merchant locations and processing $3.7 trillion in payment volume and roughly 94 billion transactions a year across more than 175 countries; the firm will go to market via three dedicated channels—Enterprise, SMB, and Integrated & Platforms—and expects the enlarged platform, enhanced distribution and integration synergies to strengthen free cash flow, support more than $1 billion in annual innovation investment and underpin plans to maintain investment-grade credit ratings while reducing adjusted net leverage to 3.0x within 18 to 24 months. In connection with the deal, GTCR now holds about 15.45% of Global Payments’ common stock as of December 31, 2025, under a shareholders agreement that imposes a staged lock-up on share sales, standstill limits on increasing its stake above current levels, and grants it information and preemptive rights, alongside a registration rights agreement that facilitates future liquidity for GTCR’s equity position.
The most recent analyst rating on (GPN) stock is a Hold with a $75.00 price target. To see the full list of analyst forecasts on Global Payments stock, see the GPN Stock Forecast page.
Spark’s Take on GPN Stock
According to Spark, TipRanks’ AI Analyst, GPN is a Outperform.
Global Payments’ overall stock score reflects solid financial performance and strategic initiatives, tempered by technical indicators suggesting a bearish trend. The company’s valuation appears attractive, and recent corporate events support future growth prospects.
To see Spark’s full report on GPN stock, click here.
More about Global Payments
Global Payments Inc. (NYSE: GPN) is a Fortune 500 payment technology and software company that powers commerce for businesses of all sizes worldwide, providing solutions for seamless payment acceptance, operational efficiency and client experience across online, in-store and omnichannel environments. Headquartered in Atlanta, it manages trillions in payment volume and billions of transactions annually in more than 175 countries, positioning it as a major global player in merchant-focused commerce solutions.
Average Trading Volume: 2,441,578
Technical Sentiment Signal: Strong Sell
Current Market Cap: $18.63B
See more insights into GPN stock on TipRanks’ Stock Analysis page.