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An update from Global Payments ( (GPN) ) is now available.
In January 2026, Global Payments Inc. completed the simultaneous acquisition of 100% of merchant acquirer Worldpay Holdco, LLC from Fidelity National Information Services and GTCR, while divesting its Issuer Solutions business to FIS, marking a significant reshaping of its portfolio toward merchant-focused payments. The company has now filed audited combined and consolidated financial statements for Worldpay as of and for the periods ended December 31, 2025 and 2024, along with unaudited pro forma condensed combined financial information for Global Payments for 2025, providing investors with updated visibility into the financial profile of the enlarged, more merchant-centric business and its post-transaction capital structure.
The most recent analyst rating on (GPN) stock is a Hold with a $88.00 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 Neutral.
The score is driven by constructive earnings-call guidance (revenue growth, margin expansion, strong cash conversion, and capital returns) and reasonable valuation. These positives are tempered by only mid-level financial statement strength due to the 2025 revenue decline and higher leverage, plus mixed momentum signals from technical indicators (slightly negative MACD).
To see Spark’s full report on GPN stock, click here.
More about Global Payments
Global Payments Inc. is a Georgia-based payments technology company operating in the financial services industry, providing merchant acquiring, payment processing and related services to businesses worldwide. The company focuses on integrated payment solutions and has expanded its scale and capabilities through acquisitions to compete more aggressively in global commerce and e‑commerce segments.
Average Trading Volume: 3,547,190
Technical Sentiment Signal: Sell
Current Market Cap: $21.75B
For detailed information about GPN stock, go to TipRanks’ Stock Analysis page.