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Global Payments (GPN) Stock Forecast & Price Target

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$80.83 -1.05 (-1.29%)
Closing price 03:59 PM Eastern
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$80.76 -0.06 (-0.08%)
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Global Payments - Analysts' Recommendations and Stock Price Forecast (2026)

Consensus Rating

Sell
3
Hold
17
Buy
11

Based on 31 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 31 analysts, 3 have given a sell rating, 17 have given a hold rating, and 11 have given a buy rating for GPN.

Consensus Price Target

$95.21
17.80% Upside
According to the 31 analysts' twelve-month price targets for Global Payments, the average price target is $95.21. The highest price target for GPN is $137.00, while the lowest price target for GPN is $60.00. The average price target represents a forecasted upside of 17.80% from the current price of $80.83.
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.
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GPN Analyst Ratings Over Time

TypeCurrent Forecast
10/14/25 to 10/14/26
1 Month Ago
9/14/25 to 9/14/26
3 Months Ago
7/16/25 to 7/16/26
1 Year Ago
10/14/24 to 10/14/25
Strong Buy
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
Buy
11 Buy rating(s)
9 Buy rating(s)
5 Buy rating(s)
8 Buy rating(s)
Hold
17 Hold rating(s)
17 Hold rating(s)
19 Hold rating(s)
14 Hold rating(s)
Sell
3 Sell rating(s)
3 Sell rating(s)
3 Sell rating(s)
0 Sell rating(s)
Consensus Price Target$95.21$92.85$83.33$103.75
Forecasted Upside17.80% Upside3.00% Upside3.62% Upside20.03% Upside
Consensus RatingHoldHoldHoldHold

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

The chart below shows how a company's share price and consensus price target have changed over time. The dark blue line represents the company's actual price. The lighter blue line represents the stock's consensus price target. The even lighter blue range in the background of the two lines represents the low price target and the high price target for each stock.
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Global Payments Stock vs. The Competition

TypeGlobal PaymentsFinance CompaniesBroader Market
Consensus Rating Score
2.26
2.28
2.53
Consensus RatingHoldHoldModerate Buy
Predicted Upside17.80% Upside40.81% Upside19.51% Upside
News Sentiment Rating
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Report Date
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DateBrokerageAnalystActionRatingPrice TargetReport Date
Upside/Downside
Details
10/8/2026
Weiss Ratings logo
Weiss Ratings
3 of 5 stars
 UpgradeSell (D) ➝ Sell (D+)
10/8/2026
Oppenheimer Holdings, Inc. logo
Oppenheimer
3 of 5 stars
Rayna Kumar
Rayna Kumar
2 of 5 stars
UpgradeMarket Perform ➝ Outperform$115.00+41.65%
9/24/2026
Loop Capital logo
Loop Capital
2 of 5 stars
Initiated CoverageBuy$137.00+60.71%
9/10/2026Set TargetNeutral$101.00+13.80%
8/31/2026Reiterated RatingSector Perform$102.00 ➝ $106.00+15.39%
8/26/2026Boost TargetHold$90.00 ➝ $95.00+2.15%
8/25/2026Reiterated RatingOutperform$110.00 ➝ $125.00+32.52%
8/25/2026Boost TargetHold$79.00 ➝ $95.00+1.28%
8/6/2026Reiterated RatingOverweight$103.00+19.81%
8/6/2026Set Target$120.00+38.09%
8/6/2026Initiated CoverageNeutral ➝ Buy
8/6/2026 UpgradeHold ➝ Buy
8/6/2026 Initiated CoverageBuy
8/6/2026Set TargetBuy$95.00 ➝ $110.00+26.59%
8/6/2026Reiterated RatingMarket Perform$83.00-5.17%
8/6/2026Reiterated RatingBuy
8/6/2026Set TargetEqual Weight$81.00 ➝ $89.00+1.69%
8/6/2026Boost TargetMarket Perform$76.00 ➝ $95.00+8.54%
8/6/2026Boost TargetNeutral$82.00 ➝ $94.00+7.40%
7/9/2026Lower TargetOverweight$105.00 ➝ $95.00+29.88%
6/9/2026 Reiterated RatingNeutral
6/9/2026 Lower TargetHold$75.00 ➝ $70.00+6.29%
6/3/2026Set TargetPositive$119.00 ➝ $111.00+59.23%
5/12/2026 Lower TargetSell$70.00 ➝ $60.00-11.61%
5/11/2026Lower TargetNeutral$88.00 ➝ $76.00+9.96%
5/7/2026Set TargetEqual Weight$90.00 ➝ $80.00+14.86%
5/1/2026 DowngradeStrong-Buy ➝ Hold
4/10/2026 Lower TargetUnderperform$64.00 ➝ $60.00-8.63%
3/26/2026Lower TargetOutperform$125.00 ➝ $110.00+54.76%
3/26/2026DowngradeOutperform ➝ Market Perform
2/12/2026Lower TargetNeutral$95.00 ➝ $90.00+24.35%
11/11/2025Lower Target$90.00 ➝ $85.00+14.56%
10/22/2025DowngradeOverweight ➝ Sector Weight
7/16/2025 Reiterated RatingBuy
4/18/2025Set Target$75.00+7.91%
2/14/2025Lower TargetBuy$156.00 ➝ $149.00+43.10%
10/22/2024DowngradeOutperform ➝ Market Perform$135.00 ➝ $112.00+12.06%

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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 Thursday, October 8, 2026. 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.:

  • Global Payments Inc. recently received an upgrade from Oppenheimer, which raised its rating from "market perform" to "outperform" and set a price target of $115.00, suggesting significant upside potential from the current stock price of $82.82.
  • The company demonstrated strong recent financial performance by beating consensus estimates in its most recent quarterly report, posting earnings per share of $3.46 against an expected $3.44, while also reporting revenue of $3.16 billion that matched analyst forecasts.
  • Global Payments Inc. is positioned to benefit from emerging trends in artificial intelligence commerce, as recent research indicates that consumers expect AI to make 15% of their purchases within five years, creating new opportunities for the company's payment processing infrastructure.
  • The stock has shown positive technical momentum by crossing above its 200-day moving average, a key indicator that often signals a shift from a bearish to a bullish trend, with the price reaching $83.35 during the breakout period.
  • Investors can benefit from the company's consistent dividend yield of 1.23%, providing a steady income stream while the stock trades at a market capitalization of $21.455 billion, reflecting its status as a major player in the financial services sector.

Global Payments
Bear Case

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

  • The company currently has a negative P/E ratio of -27.79, indicating that it is not generating sufficient earnings relative to its stock price, which can be a concern for value-oriented investors seeking stable profitability metrics.
  • Global Payments Inc. reported a negative net margin of 9.16% in its most recent quarter, meaning the company spends more than it earns on a net basis, which could limit its ability to reinvest in growth or return capital to shareholders.
  • Short interest in the stock has increased, with 16.27 million shares shorted as of the latest record date, representing a short percentage of float of 6.19%, which suggests that a significant portion of the market is betting against the stock's future performance.
  • The company's debt-to-equity ratio stands at 0.90, indicating a relatively high level of leverage that could increase financial risk, particularly if interest rates remain elevated or if revenue growth slows down.
  • Despite recent upgrades, the consensus rating from analysts remains "Hold" with a consensus price target of $92.85, which is only slightly above the current price, suggesting that the broader market is cautious about the stock's long-term valuation and growth prospects.

GPN Forecast - Frequently Asked Questions

According to the research reports of 31 Wall Street equities research analysts, the average twelve-month stock price forecast for Global Payments is $95.21, with a high forecast of $137.00 and a low forecast of $60.00.

31 Wall Street equities research analysts have issued "buy," "hold," and "sell" ratings for Global Payments in the last year. There are currently 3 sell ratings, 17 hold ratings and 11 buy ratings for the stock. The consensus among Wall Street equities research 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 17.80% based on their 12-month stock forecasts.

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

Analysts like Global Payments less than other "finance" companies. The consensus rating score for Global Payments is 2.26 while the average consensus rating score for "finance" companies is 2.28. Learn more on how GPN compares to other companies.


MarketBeat monitors more than a dozen sources for Global Payments analyst ratings, with the most recent rating issued on 10/8/2026.
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