GPNIndustrials · Specialty Business ServicesThe 36 Wall Street analysts covering Global Payments, Inc. hold a median 12-month price target of $101 — +24.9% from the last close. Ticker Nerd's systematic factor model, run across ~4,600 US stocks, ranks it 27 of 100 as at 14 Oct 2026 — in the lower half. The Street sees upside; the factor read is a caution. That gap is the story on this page.
Consensus tells you what everyone already believes. The model scores Global Payments, Inc. on its factor families — the same systematic rank behind the Ticker Nerd portfolio.
Percentile across ~4,600 US stocks on Ticker Nerd’s systematic factor model. Higher is better. How the model is built and tested
Volatility (87): The share price has been relatively steady.
Accruals (13): A large share of reported profit has not shown up as cash, or the balance sheet is expanding quickly — both tend to unwind.
Size (9): Larger than most of the companies we track — more scrutinised, less often mispriced.
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The bullish and bearish analyst opinions on GPN, reported as data — targets and ratings, the market's view beside the model's.
Price targets and ratings are third-party analyst estimates, reported here as data. They are not Ticker Nerd forecasts, and they are frequently wrong.
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The green dot is the last close — the median target sits +24.9% from it.
Of the 20 most recent actions, 7 moved their price target up and 0 moved it down.
| Date | Firm | Action | Rating | Target |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8 Oct 2026 | Oppenheimer | Upgrade | Outperform | $115 |
| 25 Sept 2026 | Loop Capital | Initiates | Buy | — |
| 25 Sept 2026 | Loop Capital | Initiates | Buy | $137 |
| 11 Sept 2026 | Piper Sandler | Initiates | Neutral | $101 |
| 11 Sept 2026 | Piper Sandler | Initiates | Neutral | — |
| 31 Aug 2026 | RBC Capital | Maintains | Sector Perform | — |
| 31 Aug 2026 | RBC Capital | Maintains | Sector Perform | $102 → $106 |
| 26 Aug 2026 | TD Cowen | Maintains | Hold | — |
| 26 Aug 2026 | TD Cowen | Maintains | Hold | $90 → $95 |
| 25 Aug 2026 | Truist Securities | Maintains | Hold | — |
| 25 Aug 2026 | Truist Securities | Maintains | Hold | $79 → $95 |
| 25 Aug 2026 | Wolfe Research | Maintains | Outperform | — |
| 25 Aug 2026 | Wolfe Research | Maintains | Outperform | $110 → $125 |
| 19 Aug 2026 | RBC Capital | Maintains | Sector Perform | $96 → $102 |
| 19 Aug 2026 | RBC Capital | Maintains | Sector Perform | — |
| 6 Aug 2026 | Argus Research | Maintains | Buy | $95 → $110 |
| 6 Aug 2026 | Argus Research | Maintains | Buy | — |
| 6 Aug 2026 | Barclays | Maintains | Equal-Weight | $81 → $89 |
| 6 Aug 2026 | Barclays | Maintains | Equal-Weight | — |
| 6 Aug 2026 | Goldman Sachs | Maintains | Neutral | — |
Price targets and ratings are third-party analyst estimates, reported here as data. They are not Ticker Nerd forecasts, and they are frequently wrong.
Computed off the Friday close and sent before the US open.
Market Radar reports the week’s largest rank changes across roughly 4,600 US stocks, the factor behind each one, and where the market went. GPN appears on the weeks it earns a place.
Both lines are total return — dividends reinvested — so the comparison is honest on both sides.
Over the twelve months to 14 Oct 2026, Global Payments, Inc. returned −5.2% against +17.5% for the S&P 500, dividends included.
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Not the forecast itself — the direction analysts are revising it. Revision direction is one of the model's factor families.
A margin means little on its own. Each bar marks where the figure sits across the whole US universe we score.
Cheaper than 19% of US stocks
Cheaper than 50% of US stocks
Cheaper than 72% of US stocks
Cheaper than 40% of US stocks
Higher than 89% of US stocks
Higher than 3% of US stocks
Higher than 74% of US stocks
Higher than 74% of US stocks
Higher than 20% of US stocks
Higher than 49% of US stocks
Higher than 61% of US stocks
Higher than 72% of US dividend payers
Bars mark the percentile across the ~4,600 US stocks Ticker Nerd covers, among those reporting the figure.
The headline figures, each with its date. Every row carries its own link — cite it straight from here.
Global Payments, Inc. has a market value of $21.4B and an enterprise value of $40.4B.
Revenue in the twelve months to 30 June 2026: $10.2B. The latest quarter grew 68.6% year on year.
Net income over the same four quarters: −$853.0M, a −8.3% net margin.
Diluted earnings per share, trailing twelve months: $−2.98.
Free cash flow in the twelve months to 30 June 2026: $822.7M, after $835.0M of capital spending.
Global Payments, Inc. spent $1.6B on share buybacks and $251.7M on dividends in the twelve months to 30 June 2026.
Trailing P/E: 38.5×; forward P/E: 5.0× — the forward figure prices analyst consensus estimates, not reported earnings.
Forward dividend yield: 1.24%, paying out 47% of earnings.
Global Payments, Inc. employs 26,000 people — $393K of revenue per employee.
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Zacks Investment Research says Global Payments has an earnings surprise history it describes as impressive and currently has two key ingredients associated with a likely beat in its next quarterly report.
Why it matters — The item highlights factors Zacks views as relevant to whether GPN may exceed earnings estimates in its next report.
According to Zacks Investment Research, Global Payments (GPN) is positioned to support agent-led commerce as consumers grow more comfortable letting AI make everyday purchases. The report highlights GPN's role in this emerging AI-commerce trend.
Why it matters — A GPN watcher would care because rising consumer trust in AI-driven purchasing could open a new growth area for the company's payment-processing business.
Global Payments is ramping up its Genius platform, integrating payments, point-of-sale and software to expand its reach among small and mid-sized businesses and drive recurring revenues.
Why it matters — A successful Genius rollout could represent a key growth driver for Global Payments by broadening its SMB customer base and strengthening recurring revenue streams.
The article examines how Global Payments' Worldpay integration is reshaping its growth strategy, noting that stronger margins and broader payment capabilities are providing new avenues for expansion.
Why it matters — A GPN watcher would care because the Worldpay integration signals a potential shift in the company's growth trajectory and strategic positioning within the payments space.
Zacks reports that Global Payments' Genius rollout, Worldpay integration, and digital payments growth are driving momentum, while rising costs, debt, and competition remain key concerns for the company.
Why it matters — The item highlights both the growth drivers and the risks facing Global Payments, giving investors a balanced view of the factors that could influence the stock's near-term performance.
The 36 Wall Street analysts covering Global Payments, Inc. have a median 12-month price target of $101, with estimates ranging from $70 to $194. These are third-party analyst estimates, not Ticker Nerd forecasts, and they are frequently wrong.
Of the 36 analysts covering Global Payments, Inc., 15 rate it a Buy, 19 a Hold and 2 a Sell. Ticker Nerd's systematic factor model ranks Global Payments, Inc. 27 out of 100 across roughly 4,600 US stocks as at 14 Oct 2026. None of this is personal advice — it does not consider your circumstances.
As at 14 Oct 2026, Global Payments, Inc. ranks 27 out of 100 on Ticker Nerd's systematic factor model — a percentile across roughly 4,600 US stocks, built from its factor families. Its strongest factor family is Volatility (87 of 100).
No one can know that. What the data says: the median 12-month target from 36 analysts implies +24.9% from the last close, and Ticker Nerd's factor model ranks Global Payments, Inc. 27 out of 100 as at 14 Oct 2026. Analyst targets are third-party estimates and frequently wrong; none of this is personal advice.
No analyst covering Global Payments, Inc. publishes a 2030 price target — Wall Street targets run 12 to 18 months out. Sites quoting a 2030 price for GPN are extrapolating price history, which says nothing about the business. The furthest attributed numbers are the current analyst targets: $70 to $194 over the next 12 months.
Global Payments, Inc. returned -5.2% over the 12 months to 14 Oct 2026, with dividends reinvested. Past performance does not indicate future returns.
Global Payments Inc. is a payment technology and software company that helps businesses, financial institutions, and other organizations process and manage electronic transactions.
The most recent item we track (Zacks Investment Research, 7 Oct 2026): "Will Global Payments (GPN) Beat Estimates Again in Its Next Earnings Report?". Zacks Investment Research says Global Payments has an earnings surprise history it describes as impressive and currently has two key ingredients associated with a likely beat in its next quarterly report.
Global Payments Inc. is a payment technology and software company that helps businesses, financial institutions, and other organizations process and manage electronic transactions. Global Payments Inc. provides solutions for card, check, digital, and contactless payments across in-store, online, and mobile channels. Its offerings include payment processing, point-of-sale systems, authorization, settlement, funding, security, dispute management, and reporting tools, along with software designed to support day-to-day business operations. The company serves merchants of different sizes and operates across the Americas, Europe, and the Asia-Pacific region. Global Payments Inc. also provides issuer-focused solutions that support the broader payments ecosystem, making it an important infrastructure provider in modern commerce.
CEO Mr. Cameron M. Bready CPA · 26,000 employees · United States · https://www.globalpayments.com
