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Global Payments Inc

NYSE: GPN · INDUSTRIALS · SPECIALTY BUSINESS SERVICES

$68.77
-2.20% today

Updated 2026-06-05

Market cap
$18.52B
P/E ratio
24.89
P/S ratio
2.09x
EPS (TTM)
$2.72
Dividend yield
1.53%
52W range
$61 – $89
Volume
3.4M

WallStSmart proprietary scores

59
out of 100
Grade: C+
Hold
Investment rating
4.7
Growth
C
4.5
Quality
C
3.5
Profitability
D
8.7
Valuation
A
4/9
Piotroski F-Score
Moderate
1.0
Altman Z-Score
Distress
Industry rank
View all highly rated stocks (75+) →202 stocks currently score above 75

Price targets

Analyst target
$94.52
+37.44%
12-Month target
$70.37
+2.33%
Intrinsic (DCF)
$121.85
Margin of safety
+40.73%
0 Strong Buy12 Buy19 Hold1 Sell1 Strong Sell

Price chart

Stock snapshot

Strengths
+ Revenue growth 63.10% QoQ
+ 40.73% below intrinsic value
Risks
- Altman Z 1.02 — distress zone
- Thin margins at -7.97%
- Negative free cash flow $-550.16M

Key financials

Revenue Net Income Free Cash Flow
Metric2022202320242025TTM
Revenue$8.98B$9.65B$10.11B$7.71B$8.86B
Net income$111.49M$986.23M$1.57B$1.40B$-1.80B
EPS$2.72
Free cash flow$1.63B$1.59B$2.86B$2.04B$-550.16M
Profit margin1.24%10.22%15.54%18.17%-7.97%

Recent insider activity

DateInsiderTypeSharesPrice
2026-06-01STEELE-BELKIN, DARA L.Sale2,254$75.46
2026-06-01BREADY, CAMERON MSale2,297$75.46
2026-05-01WOODS, M TROYBuy3,939

Peer comparison

CompanyMkt CapScoreGrowthProfitValueQualityMoSRating
GPN$18.52B594.73.58.74.5+40.73%Buy
SPCX$1.77T237.32.55.04.5Avoid
CAT$419.05B677.38.04.34.5Strong Buy
GE$331.96B594.08.03.75.0Buy
GEV$243.67B678.07.05.05.5Strong Buy
RTX$234.67B597.36.04.36.0Buy

Smart narrative

Global Payments Inc trades at $68.77. representing a P/E of 24.89x trailing earnings. Our Smart Value Score of 59/100 indicates the stock is fair. The company scores 4/9 on the Piotroski F-Score. With an Altman Z-Score of 1.02, it sits in the distress. TTM revenue stands at $8.86B. with profit margins at -7.97%. Our DCF model estimates intrinsic value at $121.85.

Frequently asked questions

What is Global Payments Inc's stock price?

Global Payments Inc (GPN) trades at $68.77, on a P/E of 24.9x and a P/S of 2.1x. Those multiples show what the market is paying for each dollar of earnings and sales, which is the real starting point for judging whether the price is reasonable.

Is Global Payments Inc overvalued?

Global Payments Inc carries a Smart Value Score of 59/100 (Grade C+), which we rate Hold. That score blends growth, quality, and valuation into one read. Our DCF puts intrinsic value at $121.85 versus the $68.77 price, a 40.7% margin of safety on a cash flow basis.

What is the price target of Global Payments Inc (GPN)?

The 12-month analyst consensus target is $94.52, about 37.4% above the current $68.77. A consensus target is the average of Wall Street's 12-month forecasts, so it works as a sentiment gauge rather than a guarantee, and it resets with every earnings cycle.

What is the intrinsic value of Global Payments Inc (GPN)?

Our DCF model estimates intrinsic value at $121.85, a +40.7% margin of safety versus today's $68.77. Intrinsic value is what the projected cash flows are worth today. A positive reading means the price sits below that estimate, leaving a cushion if growth holds.

What is Global Payments Inc's revenue?

Global Payments Inc's trailing twelve-month revenue is $8.86B. Revenue scale anchors the valuation multiples and shows whether growth is reaching the top line, so it is best read alongside margin and growth trends to see if that revenue is getting more profitable over time.

Altman Z-Score?

Global Payments Inc's Altman Z-Score is 1.02, which places it in the distress. The Altman Z-Score gauges bankruptcy risk from profitability, leverage, and asset efficiency, and a higher reading points to lower financial distress risk.

Company info

SectorINDUSTRIALS
IndustrySPECIALTY BUSINESS SERVICES
CountryUSA
ExchangeNYSE
CurrencyUSD

Quick metrics

P/S ratio2.09x
ROE-2.97%
Beta0.77
50D MA$69.12
200D MA$76.21
Shares out0.27B
Float0.23B
Short ratio
Avg volume3.4M

Performance

1 week+0.00%
1 month-1.86%
3 months-2.54%
YTD-14.32%
1 year
3 years
5 years