Shift4 Payments, Inc. (FOUR)
NYSE:FOUR
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FOUR Stock Chart & Stats
$49.66
$0.40(0.38%)
At close: 4:00 PM EST
$49.66
$0.40(0.38%)
Day’s Range― - ―
52-Week Range$34.56 - $108.50
Previous CloseN/A
Volume181.45K
Average Volume (3M)1.75M
Market Cap
$3.27B
Enterprise Value$8.17B
Total Cash (Recent Filing)$1.23B
Total Debt (Recent Filing)$4.58B
Price to Earnings (P/E)29.7
Beta1.61
Next Earnings
Jul 30, 2026EPS Estimate
1.24Next Dividend Ex-DateN/A
Dividend YieldN/A
Share Statistics
EPS (TTM)0.90
Shares Outstanding79,328,926
10 Day Avg. Volume1,919,015
30 Day Avg. Volume1,751,286
Financial Highlights & Ratios
PEG Ratio-0.55
Price to Book (P/B)2.97
Price to Sales (P/S)1.03
P/FCF Ratio8.59
Enterprise Value/Market Cap2.50
Enterprise Value/Revenue1.83
Enterprise Value/Gross Profit5.22
Enterprise Value/Ebitda9.55
Forecast
1Y Price Target
$61.12Price Target Upside23.07% Upside
Rating ConsensusModerate Buy
Number of Analyst Covering19
EPS Forecast (FY)5.6
Revenue Forecast (FY)$2.54B
Bulls Say, Bears Say
Bulls Say
Cash GenerationShift4's sustained, improving free cash flow (positive since 2023 and up ~14.9% TTM) creates durable internal funding for buybacks, investment and deleveraging. Reliable FCF reduces reliance on external financing and increases resilience to cyclical headwinds over the next 2–6 months.
High Adjusted Margins And Cash ConversionA 43% adjusted EBITDA margin and near‑100% FCF conversion indicate structurally scalable economics in Shift4's payments platform. High operating leverage supports reinvestment into product and international expansion while sustaining shareholder returns and cushioning short-term revenue volatility.
International Expansion And Product TractionRapid rollout of Shift4 One and integration with Global Blue signal a durable growth runway outside the Americas. Expanding geographic reach and enterprise wins diversify GPV, improve spreads internationally, and underpin mid‑term volume and revenue stability as adoption scales.
Bears Say
High LeverageMaterial leverage (debt/equity well above 2x and pro forma net leverage near management's upper limit) constrains financial flexibility. Interest cost sensitivity and limited headroom raise refinancing and M&A risk, making the company more vulnerable if growth softens or rates rise.
Top-line Contraction And Thin Net MarginsA steep recent TTM revenue decline and very low net margins reduce margin of safety. With thin net profitability, any GPV or spread pressure could quickly erode earnings generation and slow deleveraging, limiting durable EPS growth over the coming months.
TFS Seasonality And Travel ExposureReliance on tax‑free shopping and travel volumes creates lumpy, regionally sensitive cash flow. Travel disruptions, seasonality and FX volatility can materially shift quarterly FCF and make near-term planning and debt paydown timing less certain, stressing short‑term liquidity.
Shift4 Payments News
FOUR FAQ
What was Shift4 Payments, Inc.’s price range in the past 12 months?
Shift4 Payments, Inc. lowest stock price was $34.56 and its highest was $108.50 in the past 12 months.
What is Shift4 Payments, Inc.’s market cap?
Shift4 Payments, Inc.’s market cap is $3.27B.
When is Shift4 Payments, Inc.’s upcoming earnings report date?
Shift4 Payments, Inc.’s upcoming earnings report date is Jul 30, 2026 which is in 45 days.
How were Shift4 Payments, Inc.’s earnings last quarter?
Shift4 Payments, Inc. released its earnings results on May 07, 2026. The company reported $0.97 earnings per share for the quarter, beating the consensus estimate of $0.966 by $0.004.
Is Shift4 Payments, Inc. overvalued?
According to Wall Street analysts Shift4 Payments, Inc.’s price is currently Undervalued.
Does Shift4 Payments, Inc. pay dividends?
Shift4 Payments, Inc. does not currently pay dividends.
What is Shift4 Payments, Inc.’s EPS estimate?
Shift4 Payments, Inc.’s EPS estimate is 1.24.
How many shares outstanding does Shift4 Payments, Inc. have?
Shift4 Payments, Inc. has 79,328,926 shares outstanding.
What happened to Shift4 Payments, Inc.’s price movement after its last earnings report?
Shift4 Payments, Inc. reported an EPS of $0.97 in its last earnings report, beating expectations of $0.966. Following the earnings report the stock price went up 9.258%.
Which hedge fund is a major shareholder of Shift4 Payments, Inc.?
Currently, no hedge funds are holding shares in FOUR
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Shift4 Payments Stock Smart Score
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Analyst Consensus
Moderate Buy
Average Price Target:
$61.12 (23.07% Upside)
$61.12 (23.07% Upside)
Blogger Sentiment
Bullish
FOUR Sentiment 70%
Sector Average ―
Sector Average ―
Hedge Fund Trend
Decreased
By 13.5K Shares
Last Quarter.
Last Quarter.
Insider Transactions
Bought Shares
Worth $17.9M over
the Last 3 Months
the Last 3 Months
Crowd Wisdom
Very Negative
Last 7 Days ▼ 0.9%
Last 30 Days ▼ 5.1%
Last 30 Days ▼ 5.1%
News Sentiment
Neutral
Bullish news 59%
Bearish news 50%
Bearish news 50%
Technicals
SMA
Negative
20 days / 200 days
Momentum
-55.86%
12-Months-Change
Fundamentals
Return on Equity
6.42%
Trailing 12-Months
Asset Growth
75.01%
Trailing 12-Months
Company Description
Shift4 Payments, Inc.
Shift4 Payments, Inc. delivers comprehensive integrated payment processing and technology solutions across the United States. The company facilitates omni-channel card acceptance and processing, encompassing traditional credit and debit cards, contactless payments, EMV, QR Pay, mobile wallets, and various alternative payment methods. Their offerings include a proprietary omni-channel gateway, merchant acquiring services, and both integrated and mobile point-of-sale (POS) systems. Key features also comprise robust security solutions like tokenization and fraud prevention, alongside risk and chargeback management. Furthermore, they provide insightful reporting and analytical tools, web-store development services (including design, hosting, shopping cart management, and fulfillment integration), and gift card solutions. Shift4's specialized platforms cater to diverse business needs. VenueNext empowers stadium and entertainment venues with mobile ordering, countertop POS, self-service kiosks, and digital wallet functionality to manage food, merchandise, and loyalty programs. Shift4Shop provides full-suite e-commerce solutions, featuring website builders, shopping carts, product catalogs, order management, marketing tools, search engine optimization, and secure hosting. Additionally, Lighthouse serves as a cloud-based business intelligence tool offering customer engagement, social media management, online reputation monitoring, scheduling, and pricing insights, while SkyTab provides integrated hybrid-cloud POS and mobile payment solutions. The company also supports seamless integrations with third-party applications via its marketplace technology. Beyond these products, Shift4 offers extensive merchant support services, covering underwriting, onboarding, activation, training, risk management, and ongoing assistance. They also provide software integration, compliance management, and comprehensive partner support. Established in 1999, Shift4 Payments is headquartered in Allentown, Pennsylvania.
FOUR Earnings Call
Q1 2026
0:00 / 0:00
Earnings Call Sentiment|Positive
The call emphasized durable, multi-dimensional growth with strong revenue, margin and cash generation metrics, notable international product and merchant wins, and disciplined capital allocation. Key near-term risks include travel-related headwinds to the tax-free shopping business, TFS seasonality affecting Q2 cash flow, modest same-store sales in SMB restaurants, and FX/regional volatility. On balance the positives (robust growth, high margins, international scaling and product traction) significantly outweigh the lowlights, although management remains appropriately cautious in guidance.View all FOUR earnings summariesFOUR Stock 12 Month Forecast
Average Price Target
$61.12
▲(23.07% Upside)
Technical Analysis
Ownership Overview
30.29% Insiders
23.41% Mutual Funds
15.59% Other Institutional Investors
16.94% Public Companies and Individual Investors