Global Payments (GPN) News Today

Global Payments Inc. (NYSE: GPN) shares are reacting to a flurry of analyst actions, updated guidance and corporate actions over the last 24–36 hours. Investors are weighing upgrades and price-target increases against mixed earnings results and ongoing integration headwinds. Below is a summary of the key developments driving the stock’s movement today:

• Positive Sentiment: Raymond James upgraded GPN to a “Buy,” citing confidence in the company’s earnings trajectory and growth potential. Global Payments (GPN) Receives a Buy from Raymond James
• Positive Sentiment: Global Payments raised its FY 2025 guidance to $12.82 EPS (versus a $12.10 consensus) and revenue of $9.6–9.7 billion (vs. $9.3 billion expected). Global Payments (NYSE:GPN) Updates FY 2025 Earnings Guidance
• Positive Sentiment: The company launched a $500 million accelerated share repurchase program to return capital and bolster the share price. Global Payments Inc. (GPN) Announces $500 Million Accelerated Share Repurchase Program
• Positive Sentiment: Royal Bank of Canada upgraded its outlook, raising the price target to $93 and forecasting that the stock price will rise. Global Payments (NYSE:GPN) Stock Price Expected to Rise, Royal Bank Of Canada Analyst Says
• Positive Sentiment: KeyBanc lifted its price target to $100 from $90, signaling stronger mid-term growth expectations. Global Payments price target raised to $100 from $90 at KeyBanc
• Positive Sentiment: Monness Crespi raised its price target to $135 from $130, reflecting confidence in long-term prospects. Global Payments price target raised to $135 from $130 at Monness Crespi
• Positive Sentiment: GPN declared a quarterly dividend of $0.25 per share (1.2% yield), underscoring its cash-flow strength. Global Payments declares $0.60 dividend
• Positive Sentiment: Shares gapped up after GPN beat Q2 estimates and reported progress on the Worldpay integration. Global Payments (NYSE:GPN) Shares Gap Up After Strong Earnings
• Neutral Sentiment: Jefferies maintained its “Hold” rating on GPN, reflecting mixed near-term visibility. Jefferies Keeps Their Hold Rating on Global Payments (GPN)
• Neutral Sentiment: UBS reiterated a “Neutral” rating but raised its target to $93, citing the company’s stable payment-processing franchise. Global Payments (NYSE:GPN) Given New $93.00 Price Target at UBS Group
• Neutral Sentiment: Evercore ISI raised its price target to $90 (in-line rating), reflecting consensus-level confidence. Evercore ISI Group Raises Price Target for Global Payments (GPN)
• Neutral Sentiment: A Wall Street outlook piece notes GPN has underperformed the broader market but retains moderate analyst optimism. Global Payments Stock Outlook: Is Wall Street Bullish or Bearish?
• Neutral Sentiment: JPMorgan Chase raised its price target to $95 but kept a “Neutral” stance, citing balanced risk/reward. JPMorgan Raises Price Target for Global Payments
• Negative Sentiment: Global Payments missed some Q2 earnings estimates amid integration challenges with the Worldpay deal. Global Payments misses earnings estimates amid Worldpay deal