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Global Payments Inc. (GPN)
NYSE:GPN
GPN Stock Chart & Stats
$76.40
-$2.13(-1.90%)
At close: 4:00 PM EST
$76.40
-$2.13(-1.90%)
Day’s Range― - ―
52-Week Range$65.93 - $100.56
Previous CloseN/A
Volume336.08K
Average Volume (3M)3.97M
Market Cap
$21.38B
Enterprise Value$31.18B
Total Cash (Recent Filing)$8.34B
Total Debt (Recent Filing)$21.81B
Price to Earnings (P/E)13.3
Beta1.15
Next Earnings
May 04, 2026EPS Estimate
2.97Next Dividend Ex-DateN/A
Dividend Yield1.25%
Share Statistics
EPS (TTM)3.18
Shares Outstanding279,901,340
10 Day Avg. Volume4,368,281
30 Day Avg. Volume3,973,066
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 Cap1.46
Enterprise Value/Revenue3.77
Enterprise Value/Gross Profit5.43
Enterprise Value/Ebitda9.50
Forecast
1Y Price Target
$101.47Price Target Upside32.81% Upside
Rating ConsensusHold
Number of Analyst Covering21
EPS Forecast (FY)13.84
Revenue Forecast (FY)$12.56B
Bulls Say, Bears Say
Bulls Say
Capital ReturnsAnalyst highlights a sizable share repurchase program combined with continued dividend payments that increase cash returned to shareholders and support investor sentiment.
Integration Synergies And DistributionAnalyst expects cost and revenue synergies from the integration to drive margin improvement while combining go-to-market efforts expands global distribution and strengthens competitive positioning.
M&A ConsolidationAnalyst notes the buyout of a joint venture moves that business into full consolidation, adding revenue to the combined company and supporting the overall outlook.
Bears Say
Innovation And Organic GrowthAnalyst views the business as an undifferentiated merchant processor with lagging innovation, which may limit organic revenue growth and curb market share gains.
Integration Execution RiskAnalyst warns the size and complexity of the integration creates execution risks such as employee attrition and sales disruptions that could delay financial improvement.
Profitability And Reporting PressureAnalyst points out that divestiture adjustments, stock-based compensation recognition, and stand-up costs reduce the adjusted earnings base and create near-term pressure on reported profitability.
Global Payments News
GPN FAQ
What was Global Payments Inc.’s price range in the past 12 months?
Global Payments Inc. lowest stock price was $65.93 and its highest was $100.56 in the past 12 months.
What is Global Payments Inc.’s market cap?
Global Payments Inc.’s market cap is $21.38B.
When is Global Payments Inc.’s upcoming earnings report date?
Global Payments Inc.’s upcoming earnings report date is May 04, 2026 which is in 55 days.
How were Global Payments Inc.’s earnings last quarter?
Global Payments Inc. released its earnings results on Feb 18, 2026. The company reported $3.18 earnings per share for the quarter, beating the consensus estimate of $3.16 by $0.02.
Is Global Payments Inc. overvalued?
According to Wall Street analysts Global Payments Inc.’s price is currently Undervalued.
Does Global Payments Inc. pay dividends?
Global Payments Inc. pays a Quarterly dividend of $0.25 which represents an annual dividend yield of 1.25%. See more information on Global Payments Inc. dividends here
What is Global Payments Inc.’s EPS estimate?
Global Payments Inc.’s EPS estimate is 2.97.
How many shares outstanding does Global Payments Inc. have?
Global Payments Inc. has 279,901,340 shares outstanding.
What happened to Global Payments Inc.’s price movement after its last earnings report?
Global Payments Inc. reported an EPS of $3.18 in its last earnings report, beating expectations of $3.16. Following the earnings report the stock price went up 16.468%.
Which hedge fund is a major shareholder of Global Payments Inc.?
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:
$101.47 (32.81% Upside)
$101.47 (32.81% Upside)
Blogger Sentiment
Bullish
GPN Sentiment 100%
Sector Average ―
Sector Average ―
Hedge Fund Trend
Increased
By 1.8M Shares
Last Quarter.
Last Quarter.
Insider Transactions
Bought Shares
Worth $1.0M over
the Last 3 Months
the Last 3 Months
Crowd Wisdom
Very Positive
Last 7 Days ▼ 0.4%
Last 30 Days ▲ 11.5%
Last 30 Days ▲ 11.5%
News Sentiment
Very Bullish
Bullish news 99%
Bearish news 0%
Bearish news 0%
Technicals
SMA
Negative
20 days / 200 days
Momentum
-22.79%
12-Months-Change
Fundamentals
Return on Equity
6.20%
Trailing 12-Months
Asset Growth
13.75%
Trailing 12-Months
Company Description
Global Payments Inc.
Global Payments Inc. provides payment technology and software solutions for card, electronic, check, and digital-based payments in the Americas, Europe, and the Asia-Pacific. It operates through three segments: Merchant Solutions, Issuer Solutions, and Business and Consumer Solutions. The Merchant Solutions segment offers authorization services, settlement and funding services, customer support and help-desk functions, chargeback resolution, terminal rental, sales and deployment, payment security services, consolidated billing and statements, and on-line reporting services. This segment also provides an array of enterprise software solutions that streamline business operations of its customers in various vertical markets; and value-added services, such as point-of-sale solutions, and analytic and engagement tools, as well as payroll and human capital management services. The Issuer Solutions segment offers solutions that enable financial institutions and retailers to manage their card portfolios through a platform; and commercial payments and ePayables solutions for businesses and governments. The Business and Consumer Solutions segment provides general-purpose reloadable prepaid debit and payroll cards, demand deposit accounts, and other financial service solutions to the underbanked and other consumers, and businesses under the Netspend brand. It markets its products and services through direct sales force, trade associations, agent and enterprise software providers, referral arrangements with value-added resellers, and independent sales organizations. The company was founded in 1967 and is headquartered in Atlanta, Georgia.
GPN Company Deck
GPN Earnings Call
Q4 2026
0:00 / 0:00
Earnings Call Sentiment|Positive
The call presented a broadly positive operational and financial performance with strong revenue growth, margin expansion, significant free cash flow generation, and substantive strategic progress (Worldpay acquisition, Genius rollout, AI initiatives). Management acknowledged near-term integration, leverage and execution risks tied to the Worldpay combination and elevated post-close debt, but provided concrete synergy targets, a conservative but constructive 2026 combined outlook (~5% constant currency revenue growth and ~150 bps margin expansion), and a clear capital return and deleveraging plan. On balance, highlights materially outweigh the lowlights, with confidence placed on integration execution and cash flow to drive shareholder returns.View all GPN earnings summariesGPN 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
$101.47
▲(32.81% Upside)
Technical Analysis
Ownership Overview
0.62% Insiders
20.67% Mutual Funds
11.28% Other Institutional Investors
45.07% Public Companies and Individual Investors