Global Payments (GPN)
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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)3.86M
Market Cap
$18.29B
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
3.48Next Dividend Ex-DateN/A
Dividend Yield1.25%
Share Statistics
EPS (TTM)-2.96
Shares Outstanding273,543,520
10 Day Avg. Volume4,323,684
30 Day Avg. Volume3,855,432
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 Cap1.83
Enterprise Value/Revenue3.78
Enterprise Value/Gross Profit5.62
Enterprise Value/Ebitda9.45
Forecast
1Y Price Target
$93.00Price Target Upside28.51% Upside
Rating ConsensusModerate Buy
Number of Analyst Covering21
EPS Forecast (FY)13.85
Revenue Forecast (FY)$12.42B
Bulls Say, Bears Say
Bulls Say
Scale & Market PositionGlobal Payments' scale as a focused merchant‑centric payments and commerce platform underpins durable competitive advantage: broad merchant acquiring footprint, diversified channel partnerships and large revenue base support cross‑sell, pricing power and investment in product differentiation over the medium term.
Genius Platform MomentumRapid adoption of the Genius product suite and rising yields/attach rates indicate sticky, higher‑value merchant relationships and a shift toward software and value‑added recurring revenues, improving long‑term revenue quality, margin insulation and customer retention versus pure transaction processing.
Cash Generation And Capital ReturnsConsistent positive free cash flow and an explicit high return‑of‑capital program reflect strong underlying cash generation. Targeted >90% conversion and sizable buybacks signal disciplined capital allocation and the ability to fund growth, debt paydown and shareholder returns over the medium term.
Bears Say
Elevated LeverageLeverage near parity with equity and elevated net debt metrics reduce financial flexibility and raise refinancing and interest vulnerabilities if cash flow weakens. Meeting targets to reduce leverage will take multi‑year execution and constrains opportunistic investment or acquisition firepower in the interim.
Profitability Volatility / TTM LossThe swing to a trailing‑twelve‑month loss and negative net margin highlights earnings volatility tied to integration, one‑time items and revenue mix shifts. Persistent variability in profitability undermines predictability of cash flow and complicates financing, planning and sustained margin expansion targets.
Integration And Synergy Timing RiskWorldpay integration progress is positive but key revenue synergies are expected later, and remaining architecture, sales compensation and segment changes create execution risk. Delays or underperformance in synergies would pressure expected cash flow and the timeline for deleveraging.
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 $18.29B.
When is Global Payments’s upcoming earnings report date?
Global Payments’s upcoming earnings report date is Aug 03, 2026 which is in 43 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 3.48.
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?
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Global Payments Stock Smart Score
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Analyst Consensus
Moderate Buy
Average Price Target:
$93.00 (28.51% Upside)
$93.00 (28.51% Upside)
Blogger Sentiment
Bullish
GPN Sentiment 70%
Sector Average ―
Sector Average ―
Hedge Fund Trend
Increased
By 20.9K Shares
Last Quarter.
Last Quarter.
Crowd Wisdom
Neutral
Last 7 Days ▼ 0.5%
Last 30 Days ▲ 0.9%
Last 30 Days ▲ 0.9%
News Sentiment
Very Bullish
Bullish news 99%
Bearish news 0%
Bearish news 0%
Technicals
SMA
Negative
20 days / 200 days
Momentum
-11.03%
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 Company Deck
GPN Earnings Call
Q1 2026
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Earnings Call Sentiment|Positive
The call conveyed a broadly positive operational and financial picture: revenue and profitability exceeded expectations, free cash flow and capital returns were strong, and early integration of Worldpay plus rapid momentum for the Genius platform and AI initiatives were highlighted as durable growth drivers. Key near‑term headwinds include travel volatility tied to the Middle East conflict, softer IRS tax payment volumes from U.S. tax changes, modest currency effects and the usual integration/technology execution tasks. Management reaffirmed full‑year guidance and emphasized confidence in achieving synergy and capital‑return targets, while noting that the most material revenue synergies are expected in 2027–2028.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
$93.00
▲(28.51% Upside)
Technical Analysis
Ownership Overview
0.51% Insiders
23.13% Mutual Funds
38.24% Other Institutional Investors
15.98% Public Companies and Individual Investors