Global Payments Inc. $GPN Position Decreased by Asset Management One Co. Ltd.

Key Points

• Asset Management One cut its Global Payments stake by 17.8% in the third quarter, selling 23,118 shares and retaining 106,543 shares valued at approximately $8.7 million. Institutional investors collectively own 89.76% of the company.
• Global Payments shares were trading at $97.02, up 13.2%, after recent reported buyout interest from CD&R alongside major shareholder GTCR. However, discussions remain preliminary, and some analysts caution that the stock may be fully valued if no deal materializes.
• The company exceeded quarterly earnings expectations with $3.46 in adjusted EPS and $3.16 billion in revenue, while analysts maintain a consensus “Hold” rating and an average price target of $95.87.

Asset Management One Co. Ltd. lowered its position in Global Payments Inc. (NYSE:GPN - Free Report) by 17.8% during the third quarter, according to the company in its most recent filing with the Securities & Exchange Commission. The fund owned 106,543 shares of the business services provider's stock after selling 23,118 shares during the period. Asset Management One Co. Ltd.'s holdings in Global Payments were worth $8,701,000 as of its most recent SEC filing.

A number of other institutional investors and hedge funds have also recently modified their holdings of the company. Gtcr LLC acquired a new stake in Global Payments in the 1st quarter worth approximately $2,911,939,000. Gradient Investments LLC grew its position in Global Payments by 156.9% during the 2nd quarter. Gradient Investments LLC now owns 45,565 shares of the business services provider's stock worth $3,306,000 after purchasing an additional 27,828 shares during the last quarter. Hsbc Holdings PLC grew its position in Global Payments by 40.0% during the 2nd quarter. Hsbc Holdings PLC now owns 912,590 shares of the business services provider's stock worth $65,864,000 after purchasing an additional 260,606 shares during the last quarter. Lone Peak Global Investors LLC increased its stake in Global Payments by 6.1% during the 2nd quarter. Lone Peak Global Investors LLC now owns 326,833 shares of the business services provider's stock valued at $23,715,000 after purchasing an additional 18,711 shares in the last quarter. Finally, UBS AM a distinct business unit of UBS ASSET MANAGEMENT AMERICAS LLC increased its stake in Global Payments by 4.1% during the 2nd quarter. UBS AM a distinct business unit of UBS ASSET MANAGEMENT AMERICAS LLC now owns 1,495,339 shares of the business services provider's stock valued at $108,502,000 after purchasing an additional 58,960 shares in the last quarter. Hedge funds and other institutional investors own 89.76% of the company's stock.

Global Payments Stock Up 13.2%

Global Payments stock opened at $97.02 on Friday. The business's 50-day moving average price is $86.34 and its 200 day moving average price is $76.99. The company has a quick ratio of 0.82, a current ratio of 0.82 and a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.90. The firm has a market cap of $25.67 billion, a price-to-earnings ratio of -32.56, a price-to-earnings-growth ratio of 0.47 and a beta of 0.80. Global Payments Inc. has a 52 week low of $61.16 and a 52 week high of $101.32.

Global Payments (NYSE:GPN - Get Free Report) last posted its earnings results on Wednesday, August 5th. The business services provider reported $3.46 EPS for the quarter, beating analysts' consensus estimates of $3.44 by $0.02. Global Payments had a positive return on equity of 13.80% and a negative net margin of 9.16%. The firm had revenue of $3.16 billion for the quarter, compared to analysts' expectations of $3.16 billion. During the same period last year, the firm earned $3.10 EPS. The company's quarterly revenue was up 68.6% on a year-over-year basis. Global Payments has set its FY 2026 guidance at 13.600-13.800 EPS. As a group, sell-side analysts anticipate that Global Payments Inc. will post 13.64 earnings per share for the current year.

Key Global Payments News

Here are the key news stories impacting Global Payments this week:

• Positive Sentiment: CD&R is reportedly pursuing Global Payments alongside GTCR, which is already the company’s largest shareholder. A transaction at the reported valuation could represent a significant premium and has fueled expectations of additional takeover interest. Talks remain preliminary and may not result in a deal. Financial Times report on CD&R’s Global Payments buyout pursuit
• Positive Sentiment: The potential buyout comes as investors assess whether Global Payments’ January 2026 Worldpay acquisition can produce integration savings and stronger growth. The company is scheduled to report third-quarter results on November 5, creating a near-term catalyst for confirming operating momentum. Quiver Quantitative analysis of Global Payments’ reported buyout interest
• Neutral Sentiment: Industry commentary remains mixed: resilient consumer spending, cross-border transactions and strategic acquisitions support payment processors, while inflation and rising technology costs remain challenges for companies including GPN. Zacks financial transaction stocks commentary
• Negative Sentiment: After the rally, some coverage argues that GPN now looks fully valued. Quiver Quantitative cited a median analyst price target of $78, below the stock’s recent trading level, suggesting downside if takeover discussions fade or fail to produce a binding offer. Yahoo Finance valuation analysis

Analysts Set New Price Targets

GPN has been the subject of a number of research analyst reports. Loop Capital assumed coverage on shares of Global Payments in a report on Thursday, September 24th. They issued a "buy" rating and a $137.00 price target for the company. TD Cowen boosted their price objective on shares of Global Payments from $90.00 to $95.00 and gave the company a "hold" rating in a report on Wednesday, August 26th. Barclays set a $89.00 target price on Global Payments and gave the company an "equal weight" rating in a research report on Thursday, August 6th. Oppenheimer upgraded Global Payments from a "market perform" rating to an "outperform" rating and set a $115.00 target price for the company in a research note on Thursday, October 8th. Finally, Keefe, Bruyette & Woods lifted their price target on Global Payments from $76.00 to $95.00 and gave the stock a "market perform" rating in a research report on Thursday, August 6th. Thirteen investment analysts have rated the stock with a Buy rating, seventeen have assigned a Hold rating and three have issued a Sell rating to the company. According to MarketBeat.com, the company currently has a consensus rating of "Hold" and an average target price of $95.87.

About Global Payments

Global Payments Inc NYSE: GPN is a financial technology and payments company that provides software and payment solutions to businesses, financial institutions and other organizations. Its services help merchants accept payments through credit cards, debit cards, digital wallets and other electronic methods across in-store, online and mobile channels.

The company offers payment processing, point-of-sale technology, commerce management software, payment security and reporting tools. Its solutions are used in industries including retail, restaurants, hospitality, healthcare, education and government.

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