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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)1.70M
Market Cap
$4.07B
Enterprise Value$7.68B
Total Cash (Recent Filing)$1.23B
Total Debt (Recent Filing)$4.58B
Price to Earnings (P/E)57.3
Beta1.52
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. Volume2,065,108
30 Day Avg. Volume1,703,464
Financial Highlights & Ratios
PEG Ratio-0.83
Price to Book (P/B)2.97
Price to Sales (P/S)1.03
P/FCF Ratio8.59
Enterprise Value/Market Cap1.88
Enterprise Value/Revenue1.72
Enterprise Value/Gross Profit4.91
Enterprise Value/Ebitda8.97
Forecast
1Y Price Target
$59.53Price Target Upside19.87% Upside
Rating ConsensusModerate Buy
Number of Analyst Covering19
EPS Forecast (FY)5.59
Revenue Forecast (FY)$2.54B
Bulls Say, Bears Say
Bulls Say
Free Cash Flow StrengthShift4 has shifted to consistently positive and growing free cash flow, with TTM FCF up ~14.9% and FCF roughly matching net income. Durable FCF and high conversion provide internal funding for capex, deleveraging, buybacks, and product investment without relying on external capital.
High Operating Profitability (EBITDA)Q1 delivered a strong adjusted-EBITDA margin (43%) and near-complete conversion to adjusted FCF, indicating scalable payments economics. Sustainable high gross and operating margins support long-term cash generation and resilience as transaction volumes scale internationally.
International Expansion & Product TractionManagement is actively scaling internationally (7 countries live, 15 targeted) and integrating Global Blue, while signing luxury retailers and large venues. This diversifies revenue, enlarges the addressable market, and creates durable cross-border payment and commerce capabilities that reduce reliance on domestic volumes.
Bears Say
High LeverageLeverage remains elevated (debt-to-equity near 2.8x TTM, ~3.2x in 2025), constraining flexibility. High debt increases sensitivity to rising rates, limits strategic optionality, and raises refinancing and covenant risk, meaning weaker downside protection if growth or margins slip.
Recent Revenue ContractionA sharp TTM revenue decline (~20.3%) signals meaningful near-term top-line pressure. Persistent or recurring revenue weakness would undermine margin leverage and FCF growth assumptions, making deleveraging and reinvestment harder despite strong cash conversion in quarters.
Thin Net Margins & Earnings VolatilityWhile operating margins are healthy, reported net margins are thin (~2.6% TTM) and earnings have shown volatility. Low net profitability leaves little buffer for shocks (FX, travel/TFS impacts, investment drag) and slows the pace at which EBITDA gains translate into durable net income and equity returns.
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 $4.07B.
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 24 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:
$59.53 (19.87% Upside)
$59.53 (19.87% Upside)
Blogger Sentiment
Bullish
FOUR Sentiment 70%
Sector Average 67%
Sector Average 67%
Hedge Fund Trend
Decreased
By 13.5K Shares
Last Quarter.
Last Quarter.
Insider Transactions
Bought Shares
Worth $15.9M over
the Last 3 Months
the Last 3 Months
Crowd Wisdom
Very Negative
Last 7 Days ▼ 0.7%
Last 30 Days ▼ 4.9%
Last 30 Days ▼ 4.9%
Technicals
SMA
Negative
20 days / 200 days
Momentum
-47.88%
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
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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
$59.53
▲(19.87% Upside)
Technical Analysis
Ownership Overview
30.29% Insiders
23.41% Mutual Funds
15.59% Other Institutional Investors
16.94% Public Companies and Individual Investors