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Global Payments (GPN) Stock Forecast & Price Target

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$91.60 -1.21 (-1.30%)
As of 09/3/2026 03:58 PM Eastern

Global Payments - Analysts' Recommendations and Stock Price Forecast (2026)

Consensus Rating

Sell
3
Hold
16
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, 3 have given a sell rating, 16 have given a hold rating, and 9 have given a buy rating for GPN.

Consensus Price Target

$92.52
1.00% Upside
According to the 28 analysts' twelve-month price targets for Global Payments, the average price target is $92.52. The highest price target for GPN is $125.00, while the lowest price target for GPN is $60.00. The average price target represents a forecasted upside of 1.00% from the current price of $91.60.
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
9/4/25 to 9/4/26
1 Month Ago
8/5/25 to 8/5/26
3 Months Ago
6/6/25 to 6/6/26
1 Year Ago
9/4/24 to 9/4/25
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)
4 Buy rating(s)
5 Buy rating(s)
10 Buy rating(s)
Hold
16 Hold rating(s)
19 Hold rating(s)
16 Hold rating(s)
17 Hold rating(s)
Sell
3 Sell rating(s)
3 Sell rating(s)
3 Sell rating(s)
1 Sell rating(s)
Consensus Price Target$92.52$83.46$85.50$112.21
Forecasted Upside1.00% Upside-4.65% Downside28.86% Upside28.63% 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
2.21
2.27
2.53
Consensus RatingHoldHoldModerate Buy
Predicted Upside1.00% Upside26.90% Upside13.66% Upside
News Sentiment Rating
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DateBrokerageAnalystActionRatingPrice TargetReport Date
Upside/Downside
Details
8/31/2026Reiterated RatingSector Perform$102.00 ➝ $106.00+15.39%
8/26/2026
TD Cowen logo
TD Cowen
3 of 5 stars
Bryan Bergin
Bryan Bergin
Not Rated
Boost TargetHold$90.00 ➝ $95.00+2.15%
8/25/2026
Wolfe Research logo
Wolfe Research
4 of 5 stars
Darrin Peller
Darrin Peller
1 of 5 stars
Reiterated RatingOutperform$110.00 ➝ $125.00+32.52%
8/25/2026Boost TargetHold$79.00 ➝ $95.00+1.28%
8/7/2026 Reiterated RatingSell (D)
8/6/2026Reiterated RatingOverweight$103.00+19.81%
8/6/2026Set Target$120.00+38.09%
8/6/2026Initiated CoverageNeutralBuy
8/6/2026 UpgradeHoldBuy
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-BuyHold
4/10/2026 Lower TargetUnderperform$64.00 ➝ $60.00-8.63%
3/26/2026Lower TargetOutperform$125.00 ➝ $110.00+54.76%
3/26/2026DowngradeOutperformMarket Perform
2/12/2026Lower TargetNeutral$95.00 ➝ $90.00+24.35%
11/11/2025Lower Target$90.00 ➝ $85.00+14.56%
10/22/2025DowngradeOverweightSector Weight
7/16/2025 Reiterated RatingBuy
4/18/2025Set Target$75.00+7.91%
2/14/2025Lower TargetBuy$156.00 ➝ $149.00+43.10%
10/22/2024DowngradeOutperformMarket Perform$135.00 ➝ $112.00+12.06%
10/1/2024 Initiated CoverageMarket Perform
9/25/2024 Lower TargetBuy$165.00 ➝ $155.00+49.28%
9/25/2024DowngradeOutperformMarket Perform

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

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Global Payments
Bull Case

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

  • The company reported a significant revenue increase of 68.6% year-over-year, indicating strong growth and demand for its services.
  • Global Payments Inc. has set an earnings per share (EPS) guidance for FY 2026 between 13.600 and 13.800, suggesting confidence in future profitability.
  • Analysts expect the company to post an EPS of 13.66 for the current fiscal year, reflecting positive market sentiment and potential for stock appreciation.
  • The current stock price is around $720, which may present an attractive entry point for investors looking to capitalize on the company's growth trajectory.
  • Global Payments Inc. offers a diverse range of payment technology and software solutions, including the latest integrated payment terminals and fraud prevention tools, positioning it well in a growing market.

Global Payments
Bear Case

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

  • The company's dividend payout ratio is currently negative, which may raise concerns about its ability to sustain dividends in the future.
  • Despite strong revenue growth, the overall market conditions and economic factors could impact the company's performance and stock price.
  • Global Payments Inc. operates in a highly competitive industry, which may pressure margins and limit growth potential.
  • Investors may be cautious due to the volatility in the stock market, which can affect the performance of even strong companies like Global Payments Inc.
  • Recent developments in regulatory environments could pose challenges for the payment processing industry, potentially impacting Global Payments Inc.'s operations.

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 $92.52, with a high forecast of $125.00 and a low forecast of $60.00.

28 Wall Street analysts have issued "buy," "hold," and "sell" ratings for Global Payments in the last twelve months. There are currently 3 sell ratings, 16 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 1.00% based on their 12-month stock forecasts.

Over the previous 90 days, Global Payments's stock had 3 upgrades by analysts.

Analysts like Global Payments less than other "finance" companies. The consensus rating score for Global Payments is 2.21 while the average consensus rating score for "finance" companies is 2.27. 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 8/31/2026.
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