Global Payments (GPN) Stock Forecast & Price Target

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$67.14 +2.86 (+4.44%)
Closing price 06/24/2026 03:59 PM Eastern
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$65.29 -1.84 (-2.75%)
As of 06/24/2026 07:44 PM Eastern
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Global Payments - Analysts' Recommendations and Stock Price Forecast (2026)

Consensus Rating

Sell
3
Hold
18
Buy
5

Based on 26 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 26 analysts, 3 have given a sell rating, 18 have given a hold rating, and 5 have given a buy rating for GPN.

Consensus Price Target

$83.87
24.93% Upside
According to the 26 analysts' twelve-month price targets for Global Payments, the average price target is $83.87. The highest price target for GPN is $111.00, while the lowest price target for GPN is $60.00. The average price target represents a forecasted upside of 24.93% from the current price of $67.14.
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
6/25/25 to 6/25/26
1 Month Ago
5/26/25 to 5/26/26
3 Months Ago
3/27/25 to 3/27/26
1 Year Ago
6/25/24 to 6/25/25
Strong Buy
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
1 Strong Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
Buy
5 Buy rating(s)
4 Buy rating(s)
5 Buy rating(s)
9 Buy rating(s)
Hold
18 Hold rating(s)
16 Hold rating(s)
17 Hold rating(s)
16 Hold rating(s)
Sell
3 Sell rating(s)
3 Sell rating(s)
2 Sell rating(s)
1 Sell rating(s)
Consensus Price Target$83.87$84.29$91.18$110.91
Forecasted Upside24.93% Upside14.83% Upside38.23% Upside42.56% 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 PaymentsBusiness Services CompaniesBroader Market
Consensus Rating Score
2.08
1.97
2.52
Consensus RatingHoldReduceModerate Buy
Predicted Upside24.93% Upside331.20% Upside15.50% Upside
News Sentiment Rating
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Positive News
Positive News
DateBrokerageAnalystActionRatingPrice TargetReport Date
Upside/Downside
Details
6/22/2026
Morgan Stanley logo
Morgan Stanley
3 of 5 stars
James Faucette
1 of 5 stars
Initiated CoverageOverweightEqual Weight$65.00-3.03%
6/11/2026
TD Cowen logo
TD Cowen
3 of 5 stars
Bryan C. Bergin
Not Rated
Reiterated RatingHold$86.00 ➝ $74.00+18.43%
6/9/2026
BTIG Research logo
BTIG Research
2 of 5 stars
 Reiterated RatingNeutral
6/9/2026 Lower TargetHold$75.00 ➝ $70.00+6.29%
6/3/2026Set TargetPositive$119.00 ➝ $111.00+59.23%
5/19/2026Lower TargetHold$81.00 ➝ $76.00+10.72%
5/12/2026 Lower TargetSell$70.00 ➝ $60.00-11.61%
5/11/2026 DowngradeHold (C-)Sell (D)
5/11/2026Lower TargetNeutral$88.00 ➝ $76.00+9.96%
5/8/2026 Lower Target$100.00 ➝ $95.00+35.36%
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5/7/2026 Reiterated RatingNeutral$80.00+11.78%
5/7/2026Set TargetEqual Weight$90.00 ➝ $80.00+14.86%
5/1/2026 DowngradeStrong-BuyHold
4/21/2026Initiated CoverageMarket Perform$76.00+6.05%
4/10/2026 Lower TargetUnderperform$64.00 ➝ $60.00-8.63%
4/8/2026Lower TargetSector Perform$97.00 ➝ $82.00+22.96%
4/7/2026 Lower TargetMarket Perform$90.00 ➝ $76.00+13.97%
4/2/2026Lower TargetBuy$110.00 ➝ $90.00+37.55%
3/26/2026Lower TargetOutperform$125.00 ➝ $110.00+54.76%
3/26/2026DowngradeOutperformMarket Perform
3/9/2026 Initiated CoverageHold$88.00+21.53%
2/19/2026Boost TargetOverweight$103.00 ➝ $105.00+31.08%
2/12/2026Lower TargetNeutral$95.00 ➝ $90.00+24.35%
11/24/2025 Lower TargetHold$85.00 ➝ $75.00+1.63%
11/11/2025Lower Target$90.00 ➝ $85.00+14.56%
10/22/2025DowngradeOverweightSector Weight
7/16/2025 Reiterated RatingBuy
4/23/2025Reiterated RatingOutperformPeer Perform
4/21/2025Lower TargetOutperform$145.00 ➝ $100.00+43.88%
4/18/2025Set Target$75.00+7.91%
4/15/2025Lower TargetOverweight$125.00 ➝ $110.00+28.06%
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

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 Monday, June 22, 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.:

  • The company has set its FY 2026 guidance at an earnings per share (EPS) range of 13.800-14.000, indicating strong growth potential.
  • Global Payments Inc. recently announced a quarterly dividend of $0.25 per share, which translates to an annualized dividend of $1.00, providing a yield of 1.6% for investors seeking income.
  • Analysts anticipate that Global Payments Inc. will post an EPS of 13.89 for the current fiscal year, suggesting positive earnings momentum.
  • The company operates in a growing industry, providing payment technology and software solutions that are essential for modern commerce across various channels.
  • The current stock price is around $720, reflecting investor confidence and market interest in the company's growth prospects.

Global Payments
Bear Case

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

  • The payout ratio is currently negative at -49.02%, which may raise concerns about the sustainability of the dividend in the long term.
  • As a company operating in the financial transaction services industry, Global Payments Inc. faces intense competition, which could impact its market share and profitability.
  • Market volatility and economic uncertainties can affect consumer spending and, consequently, the demand for payment processing services.
  • Global Payments Inc. is heavily reliant on technology, and any significant disruptions or failures in its systems could lead to operational challenges and reputational damage.
  • Investors may be cautious due to the company's historical performance, as it earned $2.82 EPS during the same period last year, indicating potential fluctuations in earnings growth.

GPN Forecast - Frequently Asked Questions

According to the research reports of 26 Wall Street equities research analysts, the average twelve-month stock price forecast for Global Payments is $83.87, with a high forecast of $111.00 and a low forecast of $60.00.

26 Wall Street analysts have issued "buy," "hold," and "sell" ratings for Global Payments in the last twelve months. There are currently 3 sell ratings, 18 hold ratings and 5 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 24.93% based on their 12-month stock forecasts.

Over the previous 90 days, Global Payments's stock had 2 upgrades and 2 downgrades by analysts.

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


This page (NYSE:GPN) was last updated on 6/25/2026 by MarketBeat.com Staff.
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