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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)1.68M
Market Cap
$3.99B
Enterprise Value$7.71K
Total Cash (Recent Filing)$1.23B
Total Debt (Recent Filing)$4.58B
Price to Earnings (P/E)56.1
Beta1.52
Next Earnings
Jul 30, 2026EPS Estimate
1.25Next Dividend Ex-DateN/A
Dividend YieldN/A
Share Statistics
EPS (TTM)0.90
Shares Outstanding79,328,926
10 Day Avg. Volume1,041,850
30 Day Avg. Volume1,675,441
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 Cap<0.01
Enterprise Value/Revenue<0.01
Enterprise Value/Gross Profit<0.01
Enterprise Value/Ebitda<0.01
Forecast
1Y Price Target
$60.50Price Target Upside21.83% Upside
Rating ConsensusModerate Buy
Number of Analyst Covering16
EPS Forecast (FY)5.59
Revenue Forecast (FY)$2.54B
Bulls Say, Bears Say
Bulls Say
Consistent Free Cash FlowConsistent and improving free cash flow (TTM +14.9%) demonstrates durable cash-generation from operations and improved working-capital dynamics. Strong FCF supports debt repayment, share repurchases and reinvestment, increasing flexibility to fund growth or weather downturns over the next 2–6 months.
High Adjusted EBITDA MarginsA 43% adjusted EBITDA margin reflects scalable payments and platform economics, suggesting core operating profitability is resilient as volumes scale. Durable margin strength supports cash conversion and reinvestment capacity even if top-line growth moderates, underpinning long-term operating leverage.
International Product & Vertical ExpansionExpanding Shift4 One and integrating Global Blue diversifies revenue by geography and verticals, enlarging addressable market and reducing reliance on any single region. Structural international scaling and enterprise wins create durable distribution channels and cross-selling potential over coming quarters.
Bears Say
Elevated LeverageSustained high leverage (debt-to-equity ~2.8x) and incremental secured term debt raise interest and refinancing sensitivity, constraining financial flexibility. Elevated secured borrowings heighten downside risk if revenue growth slows or rates rise, making deleveraging a multi-quarter priority.
Sharp Recent Revenue DeclineA marked TTM revenue contraction (-20.3%) combined with very thin net margins (~2.6%) weakens earnings durability and raises execution risk for returning to prior growth trajectories. Top-line volatility limits margin expansion and reduces buffer against macro or vertical-specific shocks.
TFS Seasonality And Travel ExposureMaterial seasonality and travel-exposure in tax-free shopping (embedded $20M headwind, H1 cash-consumptive) create cash-flow timing risk and sensitivity to geopolitical or travel demand shocks. This reduces predictability of FCF and raises short- to medium-term operational volatility.
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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 $3.99B.
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 11 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 1.25.
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:
$60.50 (21.83% Upside)
$60.50 (21.83% Upside)
Blogger Sentiment
Bullish
FOUR Sentiment 70%
Sector Average 63%
Sector Average 63%
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 ▼ 0.4%
Last 30 Days ▼ 3.9%
Last 30 Days ▼ 3.9%
News Sentiment
Very Bullish
Bullish news 100%
Bearish news 0%
Bearish news 0%
Technicals
SMA
Negative
20 days / 200 days
Momentum
-52.58%
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 Stock 12 Month Forecast
Average Price Target
$60.50
▲(21.83% Upside)
Technical Analysis
Ownership Overview
30.28% Insiders
20.42% Mutual Funds
2.82% Other Institutional Investors
33.14% Public Companies and Individual Investors