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Global Payments Stock Price, News & Analysis (NYSE:GPN)

$120.16
+0.29 (+0.24%)
(As of 12/8/2023 ET)
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Today's Range
$119.13
$120.78
50-Day Range
$102.78
$120.16
52-Week Range
$92.27
$129.70
Volume
1.53 million shs
Average Volume
1.45 million shs
Market Capitalization
$31.29 billion
P/E Ratio
35.98
Dividend Yield
0.83%
Price Target
$143.96

Global Payments MarketRank™ Stock Analysis

Analyst Rating
Moderate Buy
2.65 Rating Score
Upside/​Downside
19.8% Upside
$143.96 Price Target
Short Interest
Healthy
1.40% of Float Sold Short
Dividend Strength
Weak
Based on Four Factors
Sustainability
-0.99
Upright™ Environmental Score
News Sentiment
0.78mentions of Global Payments in the last 14 days
Based on 16 Articles This Week
Insider Trading
Selling Shares
$2.02 M Sold Last Quarter
Proj. Earnings Growth
14.12%
From $9.77 to $11.15 Per Share

Overall MarketRank

MarketRank is calculated as an average of available category scores, with extra weight given to analysis and valuation.

2.83 out of 5 stars

Business Services Sector

22nd out of 292 stocks

Business Services, Not Elsewhere Classified Industry

7th out of 80 stocks


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About Global Payments Stock (NYSE:GPN)

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 operates through three segments: Merchant Solutions, Issuer Solutions, and Consumer Solutions. The Merchant Solutions segment offers authorization, settlement and funding, customer support, chargeback resolution, terminal rental, sales and deployment, payment security, and consolidated billing and 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 solutions and services, such as point-of-sale software, analytics and customer engagement, human capital management, and payroll. The Issuer Solutions segment offers solutions that enable financial institutions and retailers to manage their card portfolios through a platform; and commercial payments, and account payables and electronic payment alternatives solutions for businesses and governments. The 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 and other brands. 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 Stock Price History

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Company Calendar

Ex-Dividend for 9/29 Dividend
9/14/2023
Dividend Payable
9/29/2023
Last Earnings
10/31/2023
Today
12/09/2023
Ex-Dividend for 12/29 Dividend
12/14/2023
Dividend Payable
12/29/2023
Fiscal Year End
12/31/2023
Next Earnings (Estimated)
2/09/2024

Industry, Sector and Symbol

Industry
Business services, not elsewhere classified
Sub-Industry
Data Processing & Outsourced Services
CUSIP
37940X10
Employees
25,000
Year Founded
1967

Price Target and Rating

Average Stock Price Target
$143.96
High Stock Price Target
$179.00
Low Stock Price Target
$105.00
Potential Upside/Downside
+19.8%
Consensus Rating
Moderate Buy
Rating Score (0-4)
2.65
Research Coverage
26 Analysts

Profitability

Net Income
$111.49 million
Pretax Margin
11.57%

Debt

Sales & Book Value

Annual Sales
$8.98 billion
Cash Flow
$15.63 per share
Book Value
$83.36 per share

Miscellaneous

Free Float
257,004,000
Market Cap
$31.29 billion
Optionable
Optionable
Beta
0.98

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Should I Buy Global Payments Stock? GPN Pros and Cons Explained

These insights were generated using artificial intelligence. They are based on proprietary MarketBeat data, news articles, and custom LLM A.I. algorithms. This analysis of Global Payments was last updated on Tuesday, November 28, 2023 at 11:49 AM.

Pros

Here are some ways that investors could benefit from investing in Global Payments Inc.:

  • Global Payments Inc. has recently announced a strategic partnership with Singtel, a leading telecommunications company in Asia. This partnership could provide Global Payments Inc. with access to a large customer base and new market opportunities in the region.
  • Global Payments Inc. has been consistently growing its revenue and expanding its global footprint. This indicates a strong business performance and potential for future growth.
  • The company has a diverse portfolio of payment solutions, including innovative digital payment platforms. This positions Global Payments Inc. well in the rapidly evolving digital payment industry.
  • Global Payments Inc. has a strong track record of successfully integrating acquisitions, which could lead to synergies and increased market share.
  • The current stock price of Global Payments Inc. is attractive, making it a potentially good investment opportunity.

Cons

Investors should be bearish about investing in Global Payments Inc. for these reasons:

  • The payment industry is highly competitive, and Global Payments Inc. faces competition from both traditional players and emerging fintech companies. This could impact the company's market share and profitability.
  • Global Payments Inc. operates in multiple countries, which exposes it to foreign exchange risks and regulatory challenges in different jurisdictions.
  • The company's financial performance may be affected by economic downturns or disruptions in the global economy.
  • Global Payments Inc. relies on technology infrastructure and data security to process payments, and any breaches or disruptions could have a negative impact on its reputation and financial performance.
  • Investors should carefully consider the company's financial statements and key financial ratios, such as revenue growth, profitability, and debt levels, to assess its financial health and stability.














GPN Stock Analysis - Frequently Asked Questions

Should I buy or sell Global Payments stock right now?

26 Wall Street research analysts have issued "buy," "hold," and "sell" ratings for Global Payments in the last twelve months. There are currently 2 sell ratings, 5 hold ratings and 19 buy ratings for the stock. The consensus among Wall Street research analysts is that investors should "moderate buy" GPN shares.
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What is Global Payments' stock price target for 2024?

26 brokerages have issued twelve-month price objectives for Global Payments' shares. Their GPN share price targets range from $105.00 to $179.00. On average, they expect the company's stock price to reach $143.96 in the next year. This suggests a possible upside of 19.8% from the stock's current price.
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How have GPN shares performed in 2023?

Global Payments' stock was trading at $99.32 at the beginning of the year. Since then, GPN shares have increased by 21.0% and is now trading at $120.16.
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Are investors shorting Global Payments?

Global Payments saw a increase in short interest in November. As of November 15th, there was short interest totaling 3,610,000 shares, an increase of 12.5% from the October 31st total of 3,210,000 shares. Based on an average daily volume of 1,600,000 shares, the days-to-cover ratio is presently 2.3 days. Currently, 1.4% of the company's stock are short sold.
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When is Global Payments' next earnings date?

The company is scheduled to release its next quarterly earnings announcement on Friday, February 9th 2024.
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How were Global Payments' earnings last quarter?

Global Payments Inc. (NYSE:GPN) announced its quarterly earnings data on Tuesday, October, 31st. The business services provider reported $2.75 EPS for the quarter, topping the consensus estimate of $2.55 by $0.20. The business services provider had revenue of $2.48 billion for the quarter, compared to analyst estimates of $2.23 billion. Global Payments had a trailing twelve-month return on equity of 11.28% and a net margin of 9.23%. Global Payments's revenue for the quarter was up 8.3% compared to the same quarter last year. During the same quarter in the prior year, the business posted $2.37 earnings per share.
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How often does Global Payments pay dividends? What is the dividend yield for Global Payments?

Global Payments announced a quarterly dividend on Tuesday, October 31st. Shareholders of record on Friday, December 15th will be given a dividend of $0.25 per share on Friday, December 29th. This represents a $1.00 annualized dividend and a dividend yield of 0.83%. The ex-dividend date is Thursday, December 14th.
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Is Global Payments a good dividend stock?

Global Payments (NYSE:GPN) pays an annual dividend of $1.00 per share and currently has a dividend yield of 0.83%. The dividend payout ratio is 29.94%. This payout ratio is at a healthy, sustainable level, below 75%. Based on earnings estimates, GPN will have a dividend payout ratio of 8.97% next year. This indicates that the company will be able to sustain or increase its dividend.
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When did Global Payments' stock split?

Shares of Global Payments split on Tuesday, November 3rd 2015. The 2-1 split was announced on Wednesday, October 7th 2015. The newly minted shares were issued to shareholders after the market closes on Monday, November 2nd 2015. An investor that had 100 shares of stock prior to the split would have 200 shares after the split.

How will Global Payments' stock buyback program work?

Global Payments declared that its Board of Directors has initiated a stock repurchase program on Monday, August 1st 2022, which permits the company to repurchase $1,500,000,000.00 in shares, according to EventVestor. This repurchase authorization permits the company to buy up to 4.2% of its shares through open market purchases. Shares repurchase programs are often a sign that the company's board believes its stock is undervalued.

What guidance has Global Payments issued on next quarter's earnings?

Global Payments issued an update on its FY 2023 earnings guidance on Tuesday, October, 31st. The company provided earnings per share guidance of $10.39-$10.45 for the period, compared to the consensus earnings per share estimate of $10.38. The company issued revenue guidance of $8.66 billion-$8.73 billion, compared to the consensus revenue estimate of $8.68 billion.

What is Jeffrey S. Sloan's approval rating as Global Payments' CEO?

163 employees have rated Global Payments Chief Executive Officer Jeffrey S. Sloan on Glassdoor.com. Jeffrey S. Sloan has an approval rating of 69% among the company's employees.

What other stocks do shareholders of Global Payments own?

Based on aggregate information from My MarketBeat watchlists, some companies that other Global Payments investors own include NVIDIA (NVDA), Mastercard (MA), Alibaba Group (BABA), Visa (V), Boeing (BA), Salesforce (CRM), Adobe (ADBE), Walt Disney (DIS), QUALCOMM (QCOM) and Intel (INTC).

Who are Global Payments' major shareholders?

Global Payments' stock is owned by a number of retail and institutional investors. Top institutional shareholders include Wellington Management Group LLP (4.28%), FMR LLC (3.59%), Synovus Financial Corp (3.14%), Boston Partners (1.98%), Victory Capital Management Inc. (1.35%) and Morgan Stanley (1.31%). Insiders that own company stock include Connie D Mcdaniel, David Lawrence Green, David M Sheffield, Guido Francesco Sacchi, Jeffrey Steven Sloan, Joia M Johnson, Joshua J Whipple, Kriss Cloninger III, M Troy Woods, Paul M Todd, Robert H B Baldwin Jr and William I Jacobs.
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How do I buy shares of Global Payments?

Shares of GPN stock can be purchased through any online brokerage account. Popular online brokerages with access to the U.S. stock market include WeBull, Vanguard Brokerage Services, TD Ameritrade, E*TRADE, Robinhood, Fidelity, and Charles Schwab.
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Does Global Payments have any subsidiaries?
The following companies are subsidiares of Global Payments: ACTIVE Network - Communities and Sports, Accelerated Payment Technologies, Advanced MD Inc., AdvancedMD, AuctionPay, COMERCIA GLOBAL PAYMENTS EP S.L, CaixaBank, Cayan LLC, Central Payment Co. LLC, Comercia Global Payments Entidad de Pago S.L., Ezidebit, GPUK LLP, Global Payments Direct Inc., Global Payments Europe s.r.o., Global Payments Gaming Services Inc., Heartland Payment Systems, Heartland Payment Systems LLC, Heartland Payroll Solutions Inc., Heartland Retail, Mineral Tree, MineralTree Inc., Netspend Corporation, Netspend Holdings Inc., Paylease LLC d/b/a Zego, Payment Processing, Realex Payments, SICOM Systems, Sentral Education, TSYS Acquiring Solutions LLC, TSYS Card Tech Limited, TSYS Merchant Solutions LLC, Total System Services, Total System Services LLC, TouchNet Information Systems Inc., TransFirst Parent Corp., Xenial Inc., Zego, and eWAY.
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This page (NYSE:GPN) was last updated on 12/10/2023 by MarketBeat.com Staff

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