GPNIndustrials · Specialty Business ServicesThe 34 Wall Street analysts covering Global Payments, Inc. hold a median 12-month price target of $95 — +0.7% from the last close. Ticker Nerd's systematic factor model, run across ~4,600 US stocks, ranks it 22 of 100 as at 22 Aug 2026 — in the weakest quartile.
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 (65): 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 +0.7% from it.
Of the 20 most recent actions, 9 moved their price target up and 0 moved it down.
| Date | Firm | Action | Rating | Target |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 19 Aug 2026 | RBC Capital | Maintains | Sector Perform | $96 → $102 |
| 6 Aug 2026 | Argus Research | Maintains | Buy | $95 → $110 |
| 6 Aug 2026 | Argus Research | Maintains | Buy | — |
| 6 Aug 2026 | Barclays | Maintains | Equal-Weight | — |
| 6 Aug 2026 | Barclays | Maintains | Equal-Weight | $81 → $89 |
| 6 Aug 2026 | Goldman Sachs | Maintains | Neutral | $82 → $94 |
| 6 Aug 2026 | Goldman Sachs | Maintains | Neutral | — |
| 6 Aug 2026 | Keefe, Bruyette & Woods | Maintains | Market Perform | $76 → $95 |
| 6 Aug 2026 | Keefe, Bruyette & Woods | Maintains | Market Perform | — |
| 6 Aug 2026 | RBC Capital | Maintains | Sector Perform | $82 → $96 |
| 6 Aug 2026 | RBC Capital | Maintains | Sector Perform | — |
| 6 Aug 2026 | TD Cowen | Maintains | Hold | $74 → $90 |
| 6 Aug 2026 | TD Cowen | Maintains | Hold | — |
| 6 Aug 2026 | UBS | Maintains | Neutral | $80 → $91 |
| 6 Aug 2026 | UBS | Maintains | Neutral | — |
| 6 Aug 2026 | Wolfe Research | Upgrade | Outperform | $110 |
| 6 Aug 2026 | Wolfe Research | Upgrade | Outperform | — |
| 24 July 2026 | Truist Securities | Maintains | Hold | — |
| 24 July 2026 | Truist Securities | Maintains | Hold | $76 → $79 |
| 20 July 2026 | Morgan Stanley | Upgrade | Overweight | — |
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 24 Aug 2026, Global Payments, Inc. returned +6.1% against +19.6% 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 17% of US stocks
Cheaper than 48% of US stocks
Cheaper than 72% of US stocks
Cheaper than 39% of US stocks
Higher than 90% of US stocks
Higher than 2% of US stocks
Higher than 74% of US stocks
Higher than 74% of US stocks
Higher than 20% of US stocks
Higher than 48% of US stocks
Higher than 61% of US stocks
Higher than 25% 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 $24.7B and an enterprise value of $43.7B.
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: 44.3×; forward P/E: 5.9× — the forward figure prices analyst consensus estimates, not reported earnings.
Forward dividend yield: 1.07%, paying out 47% of earnings.
Global Payments, Inc. employs 26,000 people — $393K of revenue per employee.
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Global Payments Inc. announced Genius World, its inaugural flagship event showcasing the full line of its Genius solutions. The event is designed to be an immersive experience highlighting the future of commerce.
Why it matters — GPN watchers would care because the event highlights the company's Genius product line and its positioning around the future of commerce.
Seeking Alpha reiterates a Strong Buy rating on Global Payments, citing strong free cash flow, aggressive buybacks, and progress toward a $7.5 billion shareholder return target by 2027 despite recent guidance cuts and macroeconomic headwinds.
Why it matters — GPN watchers would note the article's positive view on the company's cash flow generation and leverage-reduction goals as signals of financial health amid industry headwinds.
Global Payments reported second-quarter results with 4% normalized adjusted net revenue growth, 70 basis points of adjusted operating-margin expansion, and a 12% increase in adjusted earnings per share. The company lowered its full-year revenue and earnings outlook due to continued pressure on travel-related volumes from the Middle East conflict.
Why it matters — A GPN watcher would care because the company achieved growth and margin gains in the quarter but revised its full-year guidance downward, reflecting ongoing pressure on travel-related volumes due to the Middle East conflict.
Global Payments Inc. (GPN) held its Q2 2026 earnings call, and Seeking Alpha has published the full transcript of that call.
Why it matters — GPN watchers can read the transcript for direct insight into the company's quarterly results and management's commentary.
Global Payments (GPN) reported second-quarter earnings that beat analyst estimates, driven by momentum in its Genius platform adoption, although revenues fell slightly short of expectations.
Why it matters — The earnings beat signals that the Genius platform is gaining traction, a key growth driver for investors tracking GPN's operational performance.
The 34 Wall Street analysts covering Global Payments, Inc. have a median 12-month price target of $95, with estimates ranging from $60 to $194. These are third-party analyst estimates, not Ticker Nerd forecasts, and they are frequently wrong.
Of the 34 analysts covering Global Payments, Inc., 14 rate it a Buy, 18 a Hold and 2 a Sell. Ticker Nerd's systematic factor model ranks Global Payments, Inc. 22 out of 100 across roughly 4,600 US stocks as at 22 Aug 2026. None of this is personal advice — it does not consider your circumstances.
As at 22 Aug 2026, Global Payments, Inc. ranks 22 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 (65 of 100).
No one can know that. What the data says: the median 12-month target from 34 analysts implies +0.7% from the last close, and Ticker Nerd's factor model ranks Global Payments, Inc. 22 out of 100 as at 22 Aug 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: $60 to $194 over the next 12 months.
Global Payments, Inc. returned +6.1% over the 12 months to 24 Aug 2026, with dividends reinvested. Past performance does not indicate future returns.
Global Payments Inc. is a payment technology and software company that enables electronic commerce for businesses of various sizes across global markets.
The most recent item we track (Business Wire, 24 Aug 2026): "Global Payments Announces Genius World, an Immersive Event Showcasing the Future of Commerce". Global Payments Inc. announced Genius World, its inaugural flagship event showcasing the full line of its Genius solutions. The event is designed to be an immersive experience highlighting the future of commerce.
Global Payments Inc. is a payment technology and software company that enables electronic commerce for businesses of various sizes across global markets. The company focuses on providing integrated payment acceptance, point-of-sale, and commerce-enabling software that help merchants manage transactions in-store, online, and via mobile channels. Through its Merchant Solutions offerings, Global Payments serves small and medium-sized businesses as well as mid-market and enterprise clients with tools for payment processing, business management, and customer engagement. Its Issuer Solutions business supports financial institutions and other card issuers with processing platforms and related services that facilitate card issuance, transaction authorization, and account management. Operating in more than 175 countries, Global Payments plays a central role in the digital payments ecosystem by connecting merchants, consumers, and financial institutions. Headquartered in Atlanta, Georgia, the company emphasizes secure, scalable technology that supports high transaction volumes and diverse industry verticals, including retail, hospitality, healthcare, education, and professional services.
CEO Mr. Cameron M. Bready CPA · 26,000 employees · United States · https://www.globalpayments.com
