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Global Payments (GPN) Stock Price, News & Analysis

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$80.23 +1.51 (+1.92%)
As of 03:58 PM Eastern

About Global Payments Stock (NYSE:GPN)

Key Stats

Today's Range
$78.75
$80.34
50-Day Range
$67.51
$83.10
52-Week Range
$65.93
$120.00
Volume
2.78 million shs
Average Volume
2.51 million shs
Market Capitalization
$19.57 billion
P/E Ratio
12.94
Dividend Yield
1.25%
Price Target
$110.91
Consensus Rating
Hold

Company Overview

Global Payments Inc (NYSE: GPN) is a leading provider of payment technology and software solutions that enable businesses and financial institutions to process transactions across multiple channels. The company operates an integrated platform offering merchant acquiring, card issuing, payment gateway services and value‐added software applications. Its solutions support in‐store, online and mobile payments, delivering seamless end‐to‐end processing for retailers, restaurants, e-commerce businesses, healthcare providers and government agencies.

The company’s product portfolio includes point‐of‐sale terminals, virtual terminals, payment gateways, fraud detection and risk management tools, integrated software for customer relationship management and loyalty programs, and analytics platforms that provide real‐time insights into transaction data. Global Payments also offers digital banking and card issuance services, enabling financial institutions to streamline core banking operations, issue credit and debit cards, and manage compliance requirements. Its technology stack supports contactless payments, mobile wallets and emerging payment methods.

Established in 2001 through the merger of National Data Corporation’s transaction services business and Paymentech, Global Payments has expanded its global footprint through organic growth and strategic acquisitions. In 2019, the company completed its acquisition of Total System Services (TSYS), significantly broadening its capabilities in card issuing and consumer payments. Today, Global Payments serves customers in over 100 countries across North America, Latin America, Europe, Asia-Pacific and the Middle East, with regional offices and data centers that ensure reliability and compliance with local regulations.

The company is led by President and Chief Executive Officer Cameron Bready, who brings decades of experience in financial services technology. Under his leadership, Global Payments has focused on innovation, strategic partnerships and expanding its software‐as‐a‐service offerings. The senior management team includes executives responsible for technology development, global operations, risk and compliance, and customer success, all working to advance the company’s mission of simplifying commerce and enabling seamless digital experiences worldwide.

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Global Payments Stock Analysis - MarketRank™

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99th Percentile Overall Score

GPN MarketRank™: 

Global Payments scored higher than 99% of companies evaluated by MarketBeat, and ranked 3rd out of 312 stocks in the business services sector. Scores are calculated by averaging available category scores, with extra weight given to analysis and valuation.

  • Consensus Rating

    Global Payments has received a consensus rating of Hold. The company's average rating score is 2.29, and is based on 9 buy ratings, 18 hold ratings, and 1 sell rating.

  • Amount of Analyst Coverage

    Global Payments has been the subject of 14 research reports in the past 90 days, demonstrating strong analyst interest in this stock.

  • Read more about Global Payments' stock forecast and price target.
  • Earnings Growth

    Earnings for Global Payments are expected to grow by 13.46% in the coming year, from $11.89 to $13.49 per share.

  • Price to Earnings Ratio vs. the Market

    The P/E ratio of Global Payments is 12.94, which means that it is trading at a less expensive P/E ratio than the market average P/E ratio of about 24.90.

  • Price to Earnings Ratio vs. Sector

    The P/E ratio of Global Payments is 12.94, which means that it is trading at a less expensive P/E ratio than the Business Services sector average P/E ratio of about 28.14.

  • Price to Earnings Growth Ratio

    Global Payments has a PEG Ratio of 0.75. PEG Ratios below 1 indicate that a company could be undervalued.

  • Price to Book Value per Share Ratio

    Global Payments has a P/B Ratio of 0.87. P/B Ratios below 1 indicate that a company could be undervalued with respect to its assets and liabilities.

  • Read more about Global Payments' valuation and earnings.
  • Percentage of Shares Shorted

    5.21% of the float of Global Payments has been sold short.
  • Short Interest Ratio / Days to Cover

    Global Payments has a short interest ratio ("days to cover") of 3.4, which is generally considered an acceptable ratio of short interest to trading volume.
  • Change versus previous month

    Short interest in Global Payments has recently increased by 5.62%, indicating that investor sentiment is decreasing significantly.
  • Dividend Yield

    Global Payments pays a meaningful dividend of 1.27%, higher than the bottom 25% of all stocks that pay dividends.

  • Dividend Growth

    Global Payments does not have a long track record of dividend growth.

  • Dividend Coverage

    The dividend payout ratio of Global Payments is 16.13%. This payout ratio is at a healthy, sustainable level, below 75%.

  • Dividend Sustainability

    Based on earnings estimates, Global Payments will have a dividend payout ratio of 7.41% next year. This indicates that Global Payments will be able to sustain or increase its dividend.

  • Read more about Global Payments' dividend.
  • Percentage of Shares Shorted

    5.21% of the float of Global Payments has been sold short.
  • Short Interest Ratio / Days to Cover

    Global Payments has a short interest ratio ("days to cover") of 3.4, which is generally considered an acceptable ratio of short interest to trading volume.
  • Change versus previous month

    Short interest in Global Payments has recently increased by 5.62%, indicating that investor sentiment is decreasing significantly.
  • News Sentiment

    Global Payments has a news sentiment score of 0.87. This score is calculated as an average of sentiment of articles about the company over the last seven days and ranges from 2 (good news) to -2 (bad news). This news sentiment score is similar to the average news sentiment of Business Services companies.
  • News Coverage This Week

    MarketBeat has tracked 14 news articles for Global Payments this week, compared to 16 articles on an average week.
  • Search Interest

    Only 8 people have searched for GPN on MarketBeat in the last 30 days. This is a decrease of -27% compared to the previous 30 days.
  • MarketBeat Follows

    6 people have added Global Payments to their MarketBeat watchlist in the last 30 days. This is an increase of 50% compared to the previous 30 days.
  • Insider Buying vs. Insider Selling

    In the past three months, Global Payments insiders have not sold or bought any company stock.

  • Percentage Held by Insiders

    Only 1.01% of the stock of Global Payments is held by insiders.

  • Percentage Held by Institutions

    89.76% of the stock of Global Payments is held by institutions. High institutional ownership can be a signal of strong market trust in this company.

  • Read more about Global Payments' insider trading history.
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GPN Stock Analysis - Frequently Asked Questions

Global Payments' stock was trading at $112.06 at the beginning of 2025. Since then, GPN stock has decreased by 28.4% and is now trading at $80.23.
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Global Payments Inc. (NYSE:GPN) announced its quarterly earnings data on Tuesday, May, 6th. The business services provider reported $2.82 EPS for the quarter, beating analysts' consensus estimates of $2.73 by $0.09. The firm's revenue for the quarter was down .3% compared to the same quarter last year.
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Global Payments's stock split on Tuesday, November 3rd 2015.The 2-1 split was announced on Wednesday, October 7th 2015. The newly created shares were distributed 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.

The following companies are subsidiaries of Global Payments: Mineral Tree, CaixaBank, COMERCIA GLOBAL PAYMENTS EP S.L, Zego, Heartland Retail, Total System Services, Sentral Education, and more.

Shares of GPN stock can be purchased through any online brokerage account. Popular online brokerages with access to the U.S. stock market include Charles Schwab, E*TRADE, Fidelity, and Vanguard Brokerage Services.

Based on aggregate information from My MarketBeat watchlists, some other companies that Global Payments investors own include NVIDIA (NVDA), Meta Platforms (META), Advanced Micro Devices (AMD), Broadcom (AVGO), Adobe (ADBE), PayPal (PYPL) and ServiceNow (NOW).

Company Calendar

Last Earnings
5/06/2025
Record date for 6/27 Dividend
6/13/2025
Ex-Dividend for 6/27 Dividend
6/13/2025
Dividend Payable
6/27/2025
Today
6/30/2025
Next Earnings (Estimated)
8/06/2025
Fiscal Year End
12/31/2025

Industry, Sector and Symbol

Stock Exchange
NYSE
Industry
Financial Transaction Services
Sub-Industry
Data Processing & Outsourced Services
Current Symbol
NYSE:GPN
Employees
27,000
Year Founded
1967

Price Target and Rating

Average Stock Price Target
$110.91
High Stock Price Target
$194.00
Low Stock Price Target
$75.00
Potential Upside/Downside
+39.6%
Consensus Rating
Hold
Rating Score (0-4)
2.29
Research Coverage
28 Analysts

Profitability

Trailing P/E Ratio
12.82
Forward P/E Ratio
6.68
P/E Growth
0.75
Net Income
$1.57 billion
Pretax Margin
18.78%

Debt

Sales & Book Value

Annual Sales
$10.11 billion
Cash Flow
$19.52 per share
Price / Cash Flow
4.07
Book Value
$91.90 per share
Price / Book
0.86

Miscellaneous

Free Float
241,417,000
Market Cap
$19.38 billion
Optionable
Optionable
Beta
0.93

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This page (NYSE:GPN) was last updated on 6/30/2025 by MarketBeat.com Staff
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