Global Payments Inc (GPN)

Currency in USD
92.28
+0.54(+0.59%)
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92.48+0.20(+0.22%)
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Fair Value
Day's Range
90.8592.93
52 wk Range
61.1695.58
Key Statistics
Prev. Close
92.28
Open
91.61
Day's Range
90.85-92.93
52 wk Range
61.16-95.58
Volume
1.9M
Average Vol. (3m)
3.66M
1-Year Change
7.6528%
Book Value / Share
84.49
Fair Value
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Fair Price
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Price Target
101.71
Upside
+10.22%
Members' Sentiments
Bearish
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ProTips
Net income is expected to grow this year

Global Payments Inc News & Analysis

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Technical Analysis

Summary
Strong Sell
Sell
Neutral
Buy
Strong Buy
Strong Buy
Technical Indicators
Strong Buy
Moving Averages
Buy

Analyst Ratings

14 Buy
18 Hold
2 Sell
Ratings:
34 analysts
Overall Consensus
Buy

Analysts 12-Month Price Target:

Average 101.71
(+10.22% Upside)
Firm
ArticlePositionPrice TargetUpside / DownsideFrom Price TargetActionDate
RBC Capital
Hold102.00+10.53%96.00MaintainAug 19, 2026
RBC Capital
Hold102.00+10.53%96.00MaintainAug 19, 2026
Cantor Fitzgerald
Hold91.00-1.39%76.00MaintainAug 10, 2026
Morgan Stanley
Buy103.00+11.62%100.00MaintainAug 06, 2026
Baird
Buy120.00+30.04%114.00MaintainAug 06, 2026

Global Payments Inc SWOT Analysis


Analyst Perspectives
Analysts offer varied price targets ranging from $110 to $139, reflecting mixed views on Global Payments' growth potential and integration success amid market uncertainties.
Integration Hurdles
The "herculean" task of integrating Worldpay poses significant challenges, potentially impacting operational efficiency and market competitiveness in the short to medium term.
Financial Challenges
Despite recent underperformance, Global Payments maintains its 2024 guidance and projects mid-single-digit revenue growth for 2025, with a current P/E ratio of 8x for FY2025.
Strategic Reshaping
Global Payments' divestiture of Issuer Solutions and acquisition of Worldpay signal a major shift towards strengthening its position in Merchant commerce and e-commerce sectors.
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Global Payments Inc Earnings Call Summary for Q2/2026

  • Global Payments reported Q2 2026 adjusted EPS of $3.46, matching forecasts, but revenue of $3.16B missed estimates by $10M, down 0.32%.
  • Full-year revenue growth guidance cut to 4-5% from above 5%, citing Middle East conflict impact on travel volumes; EPS guidance $13.60-$13.80.
  • Adjusted operating margin expanded 70 basis points; free cash flow reached $687M with 75% conversion; company repurchased 8M shares for $550M.
  • CEO Bready highlighted rapid Worldpay integration progress and 30% increase in Genius platform merchant locations per sales professional year-to-date.
  • Stock fell 2.55% to $86 in premarket trading on revenue miss and softer guidance, despite strong margin expansion and balanced segment performance.
Last Updated: 08/05/2026, 09:13 AM
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Global Payments investor slides for Q2/2026
Global Payments Q2 2026 slides
Last Update: Aug 05, 2026
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Earnings

Latest Release
Aug 05, 2026
EPS / Forecast
3.46 / 3.46
Revenue / Forecast
3.16B / 3.17B
EPS Revisions
Last 90 days

Dividends

Payout Ratio
Payout ratio (TTM)
Earnings retained
EPS 1.94%
Dividend Yield
1.09%
Industry Median 1.35%
Annualized Payout
1.00
Paid quarterly
5-Years Growth
+3.67%
Growth Streak

GPN Income Statement

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P/E Ratio
49.4x84.0x9.8x
PEG Ratio
−0.300.710.03
Price / Book
1.1x2.3x1.0x
Price / LTM Sales
2.4x2.9x2.9x
Upside (Analyst Target)
2.9%14.8%14.2%
Fair Value Upside
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Global Payments Inc. provides payment technology and software solutions for card, check, and digital-based payments in the Americas, Europe, and the Asia-Pacific. It offers authorization, settlement and funding, customer support, chargeback resolution, reconciliation and dispute management, terminal rental, sales and deployment, payment security, and consolidated billing and reporting services. The company also provides an array of enterprise software solutions that streamline business operations of its customers in various vertical markets; and value-added solutions and services, such as point-of-sale software, analytics and customer engagement, payroll and reporting, and human capital management. It markets its products and services through direct sales force, trade associations, agent and enterprise software providers, referral arrangements with value-added resellers, independent sales organizations, payment facilitators, and financial institutions. The company was founded in 1967 and is headquartered in Atlanta, Georgia.

Ownership

Ownership Overview

Type
Common Stock Held% of Shares OutstandingMarket Value
Mutual Funds & ETFs
117.31M44.33%10.76B
Other Institutional Investors
202.60M55.67%18.59B
Public Companies & Retail Investors
0.000.00%0.00
Total
319.91M100.00%29.35B

Top Holders

Holder
% of holding
Shares Held
Date Reported
Value (In 1,000s)
GTCR LLC16.35%43,268,0413,969,410
GTCR W Aggregator LP16.35%43,268,0413,969,410

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FAQ

What Is the Global Payments (GPN) Stock Price Today?

The Global Payments stock price today is 92.28 USD.

What Stock Exchange Does Global Payments Trade On?

Global Payments is listed and trades on the New York Stock Exchange.

What Is the Stock Symbol for Global Payments?

The stock symbol for Global Payments is "GPN."

Does Global Payments Pay Dividends? What’s The Current Dividend Yield?

The Global Payments dividend yield is 1.08%.

What Is the Global Payments Market Cap?

As of today, Global Payments market cap is 24.42B USD.

What Is Global Payments's Earnings Per Share (TTM)?

The Global Payments EPS (TTM) is 1.94.

When Is the Next Global Payments Earnings Date?

Global Payments will release its next earnings report on Nov 03, 2026.

From a Technical Analysis Perspective, Is GPN a Buy or Sell?

Based on moving averages and other technical indicators, the daily buy/sell signal is Strong Buy.

How Many Times Has Global Payments Stock Split?

Global Payments has split 2 times.

How Many Employees Does Global Payments Have?

Global Payments has 26000 employees.

What is the current trading status of Global Payments (GPN)?

As of Aug 21, 2026, Global Payments (GPN) is trading at a price of 92.28 USD, with a previous close of 92.28 USD. The stock has fluctuated within a day range of 90.85 USD to 92.93 USD, while its 52-week range spans from 61.16 USD to 95.58 USD.

What Is Global Payments (GPN) Price Target According to Analysts?

The average 12-month price target for Global Payments is 101.71 USD, with a high estimate of 194 USD and a low estimate of 60 USD. 14 analysts recommend buying the stock, while 2 suggest selling, leading to an overall rating of Buy. The stock has an +10.22% Upside potential.

What Is the GPN Premarket Price?

GPN's last pre-market stock price is 90.20 USD. The pre-market share volume is 60.00, and the stock has decreased by -1.54, or -1.68%.

What Is the GPN After Hours Price?

GPN's last after hours stock price is 92.48 USD, the stock has decreased by 0.20, or 0.22%.
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