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Global Payments (GPN) Stock Forecast & Price Target

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$75.62 -1.01 (-1.32%)
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Global Payments - Analysts' Recommendations and Stock Price Forecast (2025)

MarketBeat calculates consensus analyst ratings for stocks using the most recent rating from each Wall Street analyst that has rated a stock within the last twelve months. Each analyst's rating is normalized to a standardized rating score of 1 (sell), 2 (hold), 3 (buy) or 4 (strong buy). Analyst consensus ratings scores are calculated using the mean average of the number of normalized sell, hold, buy and strong buy ratings from Wall Street analysts. Each stock's consensus analyst rating is derived from its calculated consensus ratings score (0 to .5 = Strong Sell, .5 to 1 = Sell, 1 to 1.5 = Reduce, 1.5 to 2.5 = Hold, 2.5 to 3.0 = Moderate Buy, 3.0 to 3.5 = Buy, >3.5 = Strong Buy). MarketBeat's consensus price targets are a mean average of the most recent available price targets set by each analyst that has set a price target for the stock in the last twelve months. MarketBeat's consensus ratings and consensus price targets may differ from those calculated by other firms due to differences in methodology and available data.

Consensus Rating

Sell
1
Hold
18
Buy
9

Based on 28 Wall Street analysts who have issued ratings for Global Payments in the last 12 months, the stock has a consensus rating of "Hold." Out of the 28 analysts, 1 has given a sell rating, 18 have given a hold rating, and 9 have given a buy rating for GPN.

Consensus Price Target

$112.86
49.25% Upside
According to the 28 analysts' twelve-month price targets for Global Payments, the average price target is $112.86. The highest price target for GPN is $194.00, while the lowest price target for GPN is $75.00. The average price target represents a forecasted upside of 49.25% from the current price of $75.62.
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GPN Analyst Ratings Over Time

TypeCurrent Forecast
4/30/24 to 4/30/25
1 Month Ago
3/31/24 to 3/31/25
3 Months Ago
1/31/24 to 1/30/25
1 Year Ago
5/1/23 to 4/30/24
Strong Buy
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
Buy
9 Buy rating(s)
14 Buy rating(s)
13 Buy rating(s)
20 Buy rating(s)
Hold
18 Hold rating(s)
11 Hold rating(s)
12 Hold rating(s)
5 Hold rating(s)
Sell
1 Sell rating(s)
1 Sell rating(s)
1 Sell rating(s)
1 Sell rating(s)
Consensus Price Target$112.86$134.10$135.71$151.92
Forecasted Upside49.25% Upside36.70% Upside20.19% Upside23.75% Upside
Consensus Rating
Hold
Moderate Buy
Hold
Moderate Buy

GPN Analyst Recommendations By Month

The chart below shows how a company's ratings by analysts have changed over time. Each bar represents the previous year of ratings for that month. Within each bar, the sell ratings are shown in red, the hold ratings are shown in yellow, the buy ratings are shown in green, and the strong buy ratings are shown in dark green.
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GPN Price Targets by Month

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Global Payments Stock vs. The Competition

TypeGlobal PaymentsBusiness Services CompaniesS&P 500
Consensus Rating Score
2.29
2.72
2.54
Consensus RatingHoldModerate BuyModerate Buy
Predicted Upside47.21% Upside628.66% Upside20.06% Upside
News Sentiment Rating
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DateBrokerageAnalyst NameActionRatingPrice TargetUpside/Downside on Report DateDetails
4/25/2025Royal Bank of Canada
4 of 5 stars
Nik Modi
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DowngradeOutperform ➝ Sector Perform$86.00+19.53%
4/23/2025KeyCorp
3 of 5 stars
Philip Gibbs
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Lower TargetOverweight ➝ Overweight$145.00 ➝ $80.00+9.26%
4/23/2025Wolfe Research
3 of 5 stars
Darrin Peller
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Reiterated RatingOutperform ➝ Peer Perform
4/21/2025Citigroup
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 Reiterated RatingBuy ➝ Buy
4/21/2025Cowen
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 DowngradeBuy ➝ Hold
4/21/2025Wells Fargo & Company
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Andrew Bauch
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Lower TargetEqual Weight ➝ Equal Weight$105.00 ➝ $77.00+14.64%
4/21/2025TD Cowen
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B. Bergin
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DowngradeBuy ➝ Hold$78.00+12.23%
4/21/2025Robert W. Baird
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David Koning
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Lower TargetOutperform ➝ Outperform$145.00 ➝ $100.00+43.88%
4/18/2025Jefferies Financial Group
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 DowngradeBuy ➝ Hold$75.00+7.91%
4/18/2025Williams Trading
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Trevor Williams
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Set Target$75.00+7.91%
4/17/2025Keefe, Bruyette & Woods
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V. Govil
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DowngradeOutperform ➝ Market Perform$135.00 ➝ $78.00+9.79%
4/15/2025Barclays
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Ramsey El-Assal
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Lower TargetOverweight ➝ Overweight$125.00 ➝ $110.00+28.06%
4/9/2025Evercore ISI
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Adam Frisch
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Initiated CoverageIn-Line$85.00+7.14%
2/14/2025Morgan Stanley
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James Faucette
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Lower TargetOverweight ➝ Overweight$166.00 ➝ $163.00+56.55%
2/14/2025Bank of America
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Jason Kupferberg
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Lower TargetBuy ➝ Buy$156.00 ➝ $149.00+43.10%
1/10/2025Stephens
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C. Nabhan
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DowngradeOverweight ➝ Equal Weight$125.00 ➝ $120.00+7.74%
1/9/2025The Goldman Sachs Group
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W. Nance
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Reiterated RatingBuy ➝ Neutral$155.00 ➝ $122.00+9.53%
10/29/2024JPMorgan Chase & Co.
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 Lower TargetNeutral ➝ Neutral$118.00 ➝ $115.00+15.08%
10/22/2024Sanford C. Bernstein
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H. Rawat
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DowngradeOutperform ➝ Market Perform$135.00 ➝ $112.00+12.06%
10/1/2024Oppenheimer
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 Initiated CoverageMarket Perform
9/25/2024BMO Capital Markets
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 Lower TargetMarket Perform ➝ Market Perform$126.00 ➝ $122.00+25.51%
9/25/2024Monness Crespi & Hardt
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 Lower TargetBuy ➝ Buy$165.00 ➝ $155.00+49.28%
9/25/2024B. Riley
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 Lower TargetBuy ➝ Buy$204.00 ➝ $194.00+86.84%
9/25/2024William Blair
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A. Jeffrey
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DowngradeOutperform ➝ Market Perform
9/25/2024BTIG Research
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A. Harte
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DowngradeBuy ➝ Neutral
9/24/2024Seaport Res Ptn
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J. Cantwell
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DowngradeStrong-Buy ➝ Hold
9/17/2024Susquehanna
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 Reiterated RatingPositive ➝ Positive$147.00 ➝ $147.00+30.57%
9/4/2024BNP Paribas
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T. Poutrieux
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UpgradeStrong Sell
5/15/2024Mizuho
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 Lower TargetNeutral ➝ Neutral$129.00 ➝ $105.00-4.71%
2/15/2024UBS Group
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 Boost TargetNeutral ➝ Neutral$130.00 ➝ $145.00+4.11%
1/10/2024Wedbush
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 Boost TargetOutperform ➝ Outperform$130.00 ➝ $160.00+21.82%
11/1/2023Raymond James
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 Lower TargetOutperform ➝ Outperform$155.00 ➝ $147.00+38.37%
9/18/2023Redburn Atlantic
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 DowngradeNeutral ➝ Underweight$105.00-15.55%
9/8/2023Credit Suisse Group
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 Reiterated RatingNeutral ➝ Neutral$135.00+6.10%
8/22/2023Truist Financial
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 Boost TargetBuy ➝ Buy$145.00 ➝ $160.00+29.41%
5/4/202351job
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 Reiterated RatingMaintains

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

These pros and cons were generated based on recent news and financial data from MarketBeat in order to provide readers with the fastest and most accurate insights. They were last updated on Tuesday, April 29, 2025. Please send any questions or comments about these Global Payments pros and cons to contact@marketbeat.com.

Global Payments
Bull Case

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

  • The current stock price is around $72.55, which may present a buying opportunity for investors looking for value in the payment technology sector.
  • Global Payments Inc. has a solid return on equity of 12.21%, indicating effective management and profitability relative to shareholder equity.
  • The company recently announced a quarterly dividend of $0.25, translating to an annualized dividend yield of 1.38%, which can provide a steady income stream for investors.
  • Analysts forecast an earnings per share (EPS) of 11.89 for the current year, suggesting potential growth in profitability that could attract investors.
  • With a market capitalization of approximately $17.84 billion, Global Payments Inc. is positioned as a significant player in the payment technology industry, which may offer stability and growth potential.

Global Payments
Bear Case

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

  • The company reported an EPS of $2.84 for the last quarter, missing analysts' expectations, which may raise concerns about its short-term performance.
  • Global Payments Inc. has seen its stock price target reduced by several analysts, indicating a lack of confidence in its near-term growth prospects.
  • With a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.66, the company carries a moderate level of debt, which could pose risks if market conditions change.
  • Recent analyst ratings show a consensus of "Hold," suggesting that many investors may be uncertain about the stock's future performance.
  • The company has a relatively low net margin of 15.54%, which may indicate challenges in maintaining profitability compared to its peers.

GPN Forecast - Frequently Asked Questions

According to the research reports of 28 Wall Street equities research analysts, the average twelve-month stock price forecast for Global Payments is $112.86, with a high forecast of $194.00 and a low forecast of $75.00.

28 Wall Street analysts have issued "buy," "hold," and "sell" ratings for Global Payments in the last year. There is currently 1 sell rating, 18 hold ratings and 9 buy ratings for the stock. The consensus among Wall Street analysts is that investors should "hold" GPN shares. A hold rating indicates that analysts believe investors should maintain any existing positions they have in GPN, but not buy additional shares or sell existing shares.

According to analysts, Global Payments's stock has a predicted upside of 49.25% based on their 12-month stock forecasts.

Over the previous 90 days, Global Payments's stock had 5 downgrades by analysts.

Analysts like Global Payments less than other "business services" companies. The consensus rating for Global Payments is Hold while the average consensus rating for "business services" companies is Moderate Buy. Learn more on how GPN compares to other companies.


This page (NYSE:GPN) was last updated on 4/30/2025 by MarketBeat.com Staff
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