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GPN Stock Chart & Stats
$72.37
-$2.13(-1.90%)
At close: 4:00 PM EST
$72.37
-$2.13(-1.90%)
Day’s Range― - ―
52-Week Range$61.16 - $90.64
Previous CloseN/A
Volume336.08K
Average Volume (3M)4.05M
Market Cap
$21.02B
Enterprise Value$33.42B
Total Cash (Recent Filing)$5.86B
Total Debt (Recent Filing)$23.58B
Price to Earnings (P/E)―
Beta1.28
Next Earnings
Aug 03, 2026EPS Estimate
3.46Next Dividend Ex-DateN/A
Dividend Yield1.25%
Share Statistics
EPS (TTM)-2.96
Shares Outstanding273,543,520
10 Day Avg. Volume2,951,865
30 Day Avg. Volume4,052,875
Financial Highlights & Ratios
PEG Ratio-2.41
Price to Book (P/B)0.81
Price to Sales (P/S)2.41
P/FCF Ratio9.10
Enterprise Value/Market Cap1.59
Enterprise Value/Revenue3.78
Enterprise Value/Gross Profit5.62
Enterprise Value/Ebitda9.45
Forecast
1Y Price Target
$83.88Price Target Upside15.91% Upside
Rating ConsensusHold
Number of Analyst Covering21
EPS Forecast (FY)13.82
Revenue Forecast (FY)$12.41B
Bulls Say, Bears Say
Bulls Say
Recurring SaaS + Payments RevenueA meaningful mix of transaction fees and recurring software/subscription revenue provides durable, predictable cash flow and higher lifetime value per customer. Recurring SaaS-style revenues support margin stability, predictable renewal levers, and easier cross-sell of payments and value-added services over multiple years.
Scale From Worldpay IntegrationSuccessful integration of Worldpay enhances global scale, distribution and cross-sell opportunities across merchant acquiring and issuer processing. Scale enables pricing and routing advantages, spreads fixed costs, and increases potential long-term revenue synergies once cross-sell and unified go‑to‑market efforts fully ramp in 2027–2028.
Strong Profitability Targets And Cash GenerationHigh operating margins and meaningful free cash flow conversion underpin sustainable internal funding for product investment and capital returns. Management's margin-expansion target and cash-conversion goal indicate structural improvements to operating leverage and disciplined capital allocation over the medium term.
Bears Say
Elevated Financial LeverageHigh leverage reduces financial flexibility and increases vulnerability to macro or cyclical shocks. With net leverage around 3.5x and a target of 3.0x by end‑2027, a material portion of cash flow must be devoted to debt reduction, limiting investment or widening buffers against execution hiccups during integration.
TTM Net Loss And Falling Free Cash FlowA trailing twelve‑month net loss and a near‑50% decline in free cash flow signal volatility in earnings quality and cash conversion. Persistent or recurring weakness could strain the company's ability to sustain buybacks, dividend policy or fund strategic investments without relying on higher leverage or asset sales.
Revenue Synergies Back‑loaded; Integration RiskDelayed revenue synergies increase the time before scale benefits accrue and raise execution risk tied to technology consolidation, sales compensation alignment, and reporting changes. Prolonged integration timelines can compress near-term returns and expose the firm to customer churn or slowed cross-sell adoption.
Global Payments News
GPN FAQ
What was Global Payments’s price range in the past 12 months?
Global Payments lowest stock price was $61.16 and its highest was $90.64 in the past 12 months.
What is Global Payments’s market cap?
Global Payments’s market cap is $21.02B.
When is Global Payments’s upcoming earnings report date?
Global Payments’s upcoming earnings report date is Aug 03, 2026 which is in 18 days.
How were Global Payments’s earnings last quarter?
Global Payments released its earnings results on May 06, 2026. The company reported $2.96 earnings per share for the quarter, beating the consensus estimate of $2.78 by $0.18.
Is Global Payments overvalued?
According to Wall Street analysts Global Payments’s price is currently Undervalued.
Does Global Payments pay dividends?
Global Payments pays a Quarterly dividend of $0.25 which represents an annual dividend yield of 1.25%. See more information on Global Payments dividends here
What is Global Payments’s EPS estimate?
Global Payments’s EPS estimate is 3.46.
How many shares outstanding does Global Payments have?
Global Payments has 273,543,520 shares outstanding.
What happened to Global Payments’s price movement after its last earnings report?
Global Payments reported an EPS of $2.96 in its last earnings report, beating expectations of $2.78. Following the earnings report the stock price went up 0.23%.
Which hedge fund is a major shareholder of Global Payments?
Currently, no hedge funds are holding shares in GPN
What is the TipRanks Smart Score and how is it calculated?
Smart Score combines eight research factors - such as analyst recommendations, hedge fund trends, and technical indicators - to measure a stock’s outlook. These signals are unified into a single score that reflects bullish or bearish momentum. See detailed methodology
Global Payments Stock Smart Score
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Analyst Consensus
Hold
Average Price Target:
$83.88 (15.91% Upside)
$83.88 (15.91% Upside)
Blogger Sentiment
Bullish
GPN Sentiment 70%
Sector Average 65%
Sector Average 65%
Hedge Fund Trend
Increased
By 20.9K Shares
Last Quarter.
Last Quarter.
Crowd Wisdom
Positive
Last 7 Days ▼ 1.7%
Last 30 Days ▲ 3.8%
Last 30 Days ▲ 3.8%
News Sentiment
Very Bearish
Bullish news 0%
Bearish news 100%
Bearish news 100%
Technicals
SMA
Negative
20 days / 200 days
Momentum
-3.27%
12-Months-Change
Fundamentals
Return on Equity
-3.07%
Trailing 12-Months
Asset Growth
34.94%
Trailing 12-Months
Company Description
Global Payments
Global Payments Inc. is a prominent provider of payment technology and software solutions, facilitating transactions across various forms including card, electronic, check, and digital payments. Its operations span the Americas, Europe, and the Asia-Pacific regions. The company's business is structured into three primary divisions: Merchant Solutions, Issuer Solutions, and Business and Consumer Solutions. The Merchant Solutions segment offers a comprehensive array of services designed to support businesses in managing their payment processing. These services include transaction authorization, settlement, funding, customer support, chargeback resolution, terminal rental and deployment, robust payment security, consolidated billing, and online reporting. Furthermore, this segment delivers specialized enterprise software solutions that help customers in diverse vertical markets streamline their business operations. It also provides various value-added services, such as point-of-sale (POS) systems, analytics and engagement tools, and even payroll and human capital management services. The Issuer Solutions segment empowers financial institutions and retailers by providing them with platforms to efficiently manage their card portfolios. Additionally, it supplies commercial payment and ePayables solutions specifically for businesses and government entities. Through its Business and Consumer Solutions segment, operating notably under the Netspend brand, the company addresses the financial needs of the underbanked, other consumers, and various businesses. This segment's offerings comprise general-purpose reloadable prepaid debit cards, payroll cards, demand deposit accounts, and other related financial services. Global Payments distributes its products and services through a multifaceted sales and marketing approach, leveraging its direct sales force, trade association partnerships, agent and enterprise software provider networks, referral arrangements with value-added resellers, and independent sales organizations. Founded in 1967, Global Payments Inc. is headquartered in Atlanta, Georgia.
GPN Revenue Breakdown
17.15% Point-of-Sale and Software Solutions
44.22% Integrated and Embedded Solutions
38.63% Core Payments Solutions
GPN Stock 12 Month Forecast
Average Price Target
$83.88
▲(15.91% Upside)
Technical Analysis
Ownership Overview
0.51% Insiders
23.66% Mutual Funds
0.26% Other Institutional Investors
52.89% Public Companies and Individual Investors