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$62.45 - $90.64
Previous CloseN/A
Volume336.08K
Average Volume (3M)3.39M
Market Cap
$20.25B
Enterprise Value$35.59B
Total Cash (Recent Filing)$5.86B
Total Debt (Recent Filing)$23.58B
Price to Earnings (P/E)―
Beta1.21
Next Earnings
Aug 03, 2026EPS Estimate
3.5Next Dividend Ex-DateN/A
Dividend Yield1.25%
Share Statistics
EPS (TTM)-2.96
Shares Outstanding273,543,520
10 Day Avg. Volume3,602,261
30 Day Avg. Volume3,391,752
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 Cap1.76
Enterprise Value/Revenue4.03
Enterprise Value/Gross Profit5.99
Enterprise Value/Ebitda11.36
Forecast
1Y Price Target
$95.73Price Target Upside32.28% Upside
Rating ConsensusModerate Buy
Number of Analyst Covering19
EPS Forecast (FY)13.87
Revenue Forecast (FY)$12.43B
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 $62.45 and its highest was $90.64 in the past 12 months.
What is Global Payments’s market cap?
Global Payments’s market cap is $20.25B.
When is Global Payments’s upcoming earnings report date?
Global Payments’s upcoming earnings report date is Aug 03, 2026 which is in 60 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 3.5.
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
Moderate Buy
Average Price Target:
$95.73 (32.28% Upside)
$95.73 (32.28% 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
Negative
Last 7 Days ▼ 0.1%
Last 30 Days ▼ 1.9%
Last 30 Days ▼ 1.9%
News Sentiment
Bearish
Bullish news 39%
Bearish news 67%
Bearish news 67%
Technicals
SMA
Negative
20 days / 200 days
Momentum
-9.34%
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. 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
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
$95.73
▲(32.28% Upside)
Technical Analysis
Ownership Overview
0.51% Insiders
23.15% Mutual Funds
38.04% Other Institutional Investors
16.01% Public Companies and Individual Investors