Global Payments Inc. (GPN) Stock Price & Analysis
Global Payments Inc. (GPN) closed at USD 85.88 on Thursday, October 22, 2026, up 2.81% on the day. The US market is currently closed (pre-market); this is not a live price.
The prior close was USD 85.88; the Oct 22, 2026 session ranged USD 83.49–85.98 on volume of 2,587,718 shares. Market capitalization is —, with a 52-week range of USD 61.16–95.88 (NYQ). Source: Nexqual, retrieved October 23, 2026 at 09:26 UTC.
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Key facts (GPN)
- Last four reported quarters (through Jun 30, 2026): revenue $10.2B, net income -$934M (-9.1% margin), free cash flow $823M (SEC filings).
- 4 of 80 tracked superinvestors hold GPN (13F, Q2 2026): 1 new, 3 added, 0 reduced, 0 unchanged.
- Total return with dividends: 1Y -0.6% vs S&P 500 +14.9%; 5Y -42.9% vs S&P 500 +80.3%.
- Next earnings: 2026-11-05, EPS estimate USD 3.58, revenue estimate $3.18B.
Financials (SEC 10-K; TTM = last four 10-Q/10-K quarters) (GPN)
| USD | FY2021 | FY2022 | FY2023 | FY2024 | FY2025 | TTM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Revenue | $8.52B | $8.98B | $7.38B | $7.74B | $7.71B | $10.2B |
| Gross profit | $4.75B | $5.20B | $5.31B | $5.70B | $5.59B | — |
| Operating income | $1.36B | $640M | $1.32B | $1.97B | $1.75B | $1.27B |
| Net income | $965M | $111M | $986M | $1.57B | $1.40B | -$934M |
| EPS (diluted) | $3.29 | $0.40 | $3.77 | $6.16 | $5.78 | — |
| Free cash flow | $2.29B | $1.63B | $1.89B | $2.38B | $2.04B | $823M |
| Gross margin | 55.7% | 57.9% | 72.0% | 73.7% | 72.6% | — |
| Operating margin | 15.9% | 7.1% | 17.8% | 25.5% | 22.8% | 12.4% |
| Net margin | 11.3% | 1.2% | 13.4% | 20.3% | 18.2% | -9.1% |
| Revenue growth | +14.8% | +5.3% | -17.8% | +4.8% | -0.4% | — |
| Cash + short-term investments | $1.98B | $2.00B | $2.09B | $2.36B | $8.34B | — |
| Total debt | $11.4B | $13.5B | $16.4B | $16.3B | $21.6B | — |
Fiscal years end Dec. EPS is split-adjusted.
Valuation (price ÷ last four quarters, through Jun 30, 2026) (GPN)
P/E at fiscal year-ends: Dec 2025 13.4x, Dec 2024 18.2x, Dec 2023 33.7x.
Superinvestors (SEC 13F-HR, Q2 2026) (GPN)
4 of 80 tracked investors hold GPN. Each row is the investor's latest 13F; change is vs their prior-quarter share count.
| Investor | Firm | % of portfolio | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Richard Pzena | Pzena Investment Management | 2.49% | $848M | Added +0.7% |
| Samantha McLemore | Patient Capital Management | 2.27% | $68.4M | New position |
| Wallace Weitz | Weitz Investment Management | 1.76% | $25.4M | Added +4.5% |
| Bill Nygren | Oakmark Funds | 1.25% | $937M | Added +8.9% |
Analysts (GPN)
Rating changes, last 120 days:
| Date | Firm | Action | Rating | Price target |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-10-19 | Keybanc | Upgrade | Sector Weight → Overweight | $105 |
| 2026-10-08 | Oppenheimer | Upgrade | Perform → Outperform | $115 |
| 2026-09-25 | Loop Capital | Initiated | Buy | $137 |
| 2026-09-11 | Piper Sandler | Initiated | Neutral | $101 |
| 2026-08-31 | RBC Capital | Target raised | Sector Perform | $102 → $106 |
| 2026-08-26 | TD Cowen | Target raised | Hold | $90 → $95 |
| 2026-08-25 | Wolfe Research | Target raised | Outperform | $110 → $125 |
| 2026-08-25 | Truist Securities | Target raised | Hold | $79 → $95 |
| 2026-08-19 | RBC Capital | Target raised | Sector Perform | $96 → $102 |
| 2026-08-06 | TD Cowen | Target raised | Hold | $74 → $90 |
| 2026-08-06 | UBS | Target raised | Neutral | $80 → $91 |
| 2026-08-06 | RBC Capital | Target raised | Sector Perform | $82 → $96 |
Total return (dividends reinvested) (GPN)
| 1Y (from 2025-10-23) | 5Y (from 2021-10-18) | |
|---|---|---|
| Total return | -0.6% | -42.9% |
| S&P 500 (SPY) | +14.9% | +80.3% |
| Per year | -0.6% | -10.6% |
| Volatility (annualized) | 40.0% | 37.4% |
| Max drawdown | -28.1% (Oct 2025→Jun 2026) | -57.7% (Oct 2021→Mar 2026) |
Companies that name GPN in their SEC reports
| Relationship to GPN | Company | Filing | Sentence |
|---|---|---|---|
| customer | Repay Holdings Corp (RPAY) | 10-K Mar 9, 2026 | “When we facilitate a transaction as a merchant acquirer, we utilize third party processors primarily for authorization such as Global Payments, Inc. Under such processing arrangements, the third-party processors and vendors receive processing fees, which are typically based on the number of transactions processed.” |
GPN analyst estimates and revisions
| Period | EPS estimate | 90 days ago | Change | Revenue estimate | Analysts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current quarter (ends Sep 2026) | $3.58 | $3.66 | -2.2% | $3.18B | 32 |
| Next quarter (ends Dec 2026) | $3.66 | $3.75 | -2.3% | $3.16B | 29 |
| Current fiscal year (ends Dec 2026) | $13.64 | $13.81 | -1.2% | $12.36B | 37 |
| Next fiscal year (ends Dec 2027) | $16.10 | $16.15 | -0.3% | $13.00B | 37 |
GPN options: expected move
Options price a move of about ±10.4% (±$8.95) by Nov 20, 2026, which includes earnings on Nov 5, 2026.
| Expiration | Days | ATM implied volatility | Expected move |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 20, 2026 | 28 | 46.6% | ±10.4% |
| Dec 18, 2026 | 56 | 41.0% | ±12.9% |
| Jan 15, 2027 | 84 | 39.3% | ±15.0% |
| Feb 19, 2027 | 119 | 41.2% | ±18.6% |
| Mar 19, 2027 | 147 | 40.1% | ±20.1% |
| May 21, 2027 | 210 | 40.8% | ±24.4% |
| Jun 17, 2027 | 237 | 41.4% | ±26.2% |
| Sep 17, 2027 | 329 | 42.1% | ±31.2% |
30-day implied volatility 47% vs 29.3% realized over the last 30 trading days. Put/call ratio (volume) 4.61. Cboe delayed quotes (15 min). Expected move = at-the-money straddle.
Key Statistics (as of October 23, 2026 at 09:26 UTC)
| Price | USD 85.88 |
|---|---|
| Change | ▲ 2.81% (up) |
| Previous Close | USD 85.88 |
| Open | USD 85.88 |
| Day Range | USD 83.49 – 85.98 |
| 52-Week Range | USD 61.16 – 95.88 |
| Volume | 2,587,718 shares |
| Market Cap | — |
| Exchange | NYQ |
Technical Analysis (GPN)
Nexqual's technical model rates GPN "NEUTRAL" based on 3 bullish and 3 bearish signals across 127 daily candles, as of October 23, 2026 at 09:26 UTC.
| Overall Signal | NEUTRAL |
|---|---|
| RSI (14) | 51.87 (neutral) |
| vs SMA50 | Below (USD 87.1) |
| MACD | -0.38 (negative) |
Earnings (GPN)
| Next Earnings Date | 2026-11-05 |
|---|---|
| EPS Estimate | USD 3.58 |
| Revenue Estimate | $3.18B |
Recent Earnings History
| Quarter | Actual vs Estimate |
|---|---|
| 2026-06-30 | USD 3.46 vs est 3.44 ▲ beat |
| 2026-03-31 | USD 2.96 vs est 2.81 ▲ beat |
| 2025-12-31 | USD 3.18 vs est 3.16 ▲ beat |
| 2025-09-30 | USD 3.26 vs est 3.23 ▲ beat |
Source: Nexqual, October 23, 2026 at 09:26 UTC.
Financials & Fundamentals (GPN)
| Total Revenue | $10.21B |
|---|---|
| Revenue Growth (latest quarter, YoY) | +68.60% |
| Gross Margin | +63.96% |
| Operating Margin | +16.11% |
| Profit Margin | -9.15% |
| ROE | +2.43% |
| Debt / Equity | 0.98 |
| Current Ratio | 0.83 |
| Total Cash | $5.41B |
| Total Debt | $23.56B |
Source: Nexqual, October 23, 2026 at 09:26 UTC.
Ownership (GPN)
| Insider Ownership | +0.93% |
|---|---|
| Institutional Ownership | +112.87% |
| Shares Outstanding | 264.62M |
| Float | 219.63M |
| Short % of Float | +6.80% |
Source: Nexqual, October 23, 2026 at 09:26 UTC.
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