GPN Stock Chart & Stats
$1455.00
$0.00(0.00%)
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Day’s Range― - ―
52-Week Range$1,066.51 - $1,800.00
Previous CloseN/A
VolumeN/A
Average Volume (3M)5.00
Market Cap
$387.02B
Enterprise Value$36.72K
Total Cash (Recent Filing)$5.86B
Total Debt (Recent Filing)$23.58B
Price to Earnings (P/E)―
Beta-0.55
Next Earnings
Aug 05, 2026EPS Estimate
60.28Next Dividend Ex-DateN/A
Dividend YieldN/A
Share Statistics
EPS (TTM)-2.96
Shares Outstanding273,543,520
10 Day Avg. Volume2
30 Day Avg. Volume5
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 CapN/A
Enterprise Value/RevenueN/A
Enterprise Value/Gross ProfitN/A
Enterprise Value/EbitdaN/A
Forecast
1Y Price Target
$1,511.60Price Target Upside― Downside
Rating ConsensusModerate Buy
Number of Analyst Covering22
EPS Forecast (FY)239.62
Revenue Forecast (FY)$215.72B
Bulls Say, Bears Say
Bulls Say
Diversified Recurring Revenue ModelGlobal Payments earns revenue from transaction processing, SaaS-like software subscriptions, issuer processing, and value-added services. This diversified, recurring mix spreads risk across merchant and issuer flows, supports durable revenue visibility, and enables cross-sell opportunities that sustain growth beyond cyclical spend.
High Operating Margins & Expansion PlanThe company reported a strong adjusted operating margin (39.9% in Q1) and has a management target to expand normalized adjusted operating margins by ~150 basis points. Sustained high margins reflect pricing power, scale in processing, and operational leverage, underpinning durable free cash flow potential when growth is achieved.
Genius Platform Product MomentumThe Genius platform shows rapid adoption (strong sequential and YoY bookings, rising attach rates and new locations), indicating product-market fit in targeted verticals. Durable product momentum boosts recurring software revenue, increases per-client yield, and creates competitive differentiation through integrated payments and software capabilities.
Bears Say
Elevated LeverageLeverage is elevated with debt near parity with equity and net leverage of ~3.5x. Higher leverage reduces financial flexibility for M&A, investment or cushioning cyclical shocks, increases interest burden sensitivity, and makes achievement of strategic targets more dependent on consistent cash generation and synergy realization.
TTM Profitability & Cash Flow DeteriorationReported TTM results show a swing to net loss and a sharp (~48%) decline in free cash flow year-over-year. Even with positive adjusted cash metrics, the deterioration in reported profitability and volatile cash generation signals operational or non-recurring pressures that could constrain reinvestment and make targets harder to sustain.
Integration & Synergy Timing RiskManagement notes that meaningful revenue synergies are expected mainly in 2027–2028 and that technology architecture, sales comp alignment and reporting remain to be finalized. Delays or execution slippage on these integration tasks could push out expected cross-sell gains and margin improvements tied to the Worldpay combination.
GPN FAQ
What was Global Payments’s price range in the past 12 months?
Global Payments lowest stock price was $1066.51 and its highest was $1800.00 in the past 12 months.
What is Global Payments’s market cap?
Global Payments’s market cap is $387.02B.
When is Global Payments’s upcoming earnings report date?
Global Payments’s upcoming earnings report date is Aug 05, 2026 which is in 10 days.
How were Global Payments’s earnings last quarter?
Global Payments released its earnings results on May 06, 2026. The company reported $51.826 earnings per share for the quarter, beating the consensus estimate of $48.675 by $3.152.
Is Global Payments overvalued?
According to Wall Street analysts Global Payments’s price is currently Undervalued.
Does Global Payments pay dividends?
Global Payments does not currently pay dividends.
What is Global Payments’s EPS estimate?
Global Payments’s EPS estimate is 60.28.
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 $51.826 in its last earnings report, beating expectations of $48.675. Following the earnings report the stock price went same 0%.
Which hedge fund is a major shareholder of Global Payments?
Currently, no hedge funds are holding shares in MX: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:
$1,511.60 (― Downside)
$1,511.60 (― Downside)
Blogger Sentiment
Bullish
MX:GPN Sentiment 70%
Sector Average 63%
Sector Average 63%
News Sentiment
Very Bullish
Bullish news 100%
Bearish news 0%
Bearish news 0%
Technicals
SMA
Positive
20 days / 200 days
Momentum
-5.97%
12-Months-Change
Fundamentals
Return on Equity
1.17%
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 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
$1,511.60