Global Payments Inc. (GPN) fair value analysis
S&P 500 · Updated 2026-10-19
GPN price how computed
Forward Fair Value verdict
UndervaluedGPN is trading at more than a 25% discount to estimated fair value.
Based on TickrTrends' weekly Forward Fair Value model.
- Last price
- $82.20
- Sector
- Industrials
- 12-month range
- $62.47–$94.83
- Market cap
- $21.8B
- From 52-week high
- -13.3%
- Shares outstanding
- 265M
- Rank in Industrials by discount to fair value
- #7 of 106
Last price is our 2026-10-19 weekly price; the chart runs through 2026-10-16.
Global Payments Inc. is a payment technology company that provides software and services for processing electronic payments across various industries including retail, hospitality, healthcare, and financial services. The company operates globally, serving customers in North America, Europe, Asia-Pacific, and Latin America.
GPN currently ranks #7 of 106 Industrials stocks by discount to fair value. It has screened as Undervalued for 14 consecutive weekly runs.
Fundamentals (4 quarters) how computed
- Market cap
- $21.8B
- P/E (trailing)
- 6x
- Revenue (TTM)
- $10.2B
- Net margin
- -9.4%
- EPS (TTM)
- $12.86
- Gross margin
- 61.0%
- Debt / equity
- 0.97
- Revenue growth (3-yr avg)
- 11.4%
- Shares outstanding
- 265M
Derived indicators how computed
- Quality grade
- D
- Margin trend
- Contracting
- 52-week position
- The upper-middle quarter of its range
Technicals how computed
- RSI (14-day)
- 49 · neutral
- 50-day average
- $87.26
- 200-day average
- $76.55
- Moving-average state
- 50-day above 200-day (golden cross state); price between the averages
Dividends how computed
- Paid, last 12 months
- $1.00 per share (4 payments)
- Yield on last price
- 1.22%
- Consecutive years of increases
- 0 (no streak on complete calendar years)
- Last ex-dividend date
- 2026-09-11
- Last payment date
- 2026-09-25
Earnings how computed
- Next earnings report
- 2026-11-03
- Last 8 quarters vs consensus
- 5 beat, 3 missed
- Quarter by quarter
- 2026-06 ▲ beat (+0.3%)
2026-03 ▲ beat (+5.3%)
2025-12 ▲ beat (+3.6%)
2025-09 ▲ beat (+0.9%)
2025-06 ▲ beat (+1.3%)
2025-03 ▼ miss (-1.1%)
2024-12 ▼ miss (-0.3%)
2024-09 ▼ miss (-0.6%)
Analyst consensus how computed
This is not TickrTrends' verdict.
- Analyst ratings
- 14 buy · 20 hold · 2 sell (36 analysts)
- Consensus lean
- Hold-leaning
- Consensus price target
- $105
- Target vs last price
- +27.7%
What our data shows for GPN
- Our model validated 17 trailing price-to-earnings windows for GPN, built from quarterly earnings records.
- Shares are trading in the middle of their 12-month price range of $62.47–$94.83.
- The 14-day relative strength index sits at a neutral 49.
The exact numbers are one step away
- The precise Forward Fair Value dollar figure for GPN
- Exact discount / premium to today's price
- The normalized historical P/E behind the estimate, and how many quarters support it
- Forward EPS input and fiscal-year basis
- Screeners and rankings across the full S&P 500 and Nasdaq universes
Forward Fair Value applies a conservatively normalized historical price-to-earnings multiple to the consensus earnings estimate for the next full fiscal year; how TickrTrends computes it.
Recent GPN news
TickrTrends' derived news-sentiment signal for GPN is currently leaning positive, computed from recent coverage.
- US Officials Push for Mastercard (MA) Market Access in China Amid Regulatory Talks (gurufocus.com, 2026-10-19)
TickrTrends take: Global Payments Company (GPN) operates in the Industrials sector and competes in the payment processing space where regulatory environments significantly influence competitive dynamics and market access opportunities. TickrTrends currently assesses GPN as undervalued, a designation that may become more relevant if regulatory developments in major markets like China create new competitive pressures or opportunities for payment processors. Investors focused on valuation should monitor how US-China regulatory discussions involving major competitors affect GPN's competitive positioning and addressable markets going forward. - Mastercard Launches Global Money Platform to Integrate Stablecoin Balances with Traditional Banking and Card Payments (crowdfundinsider.com, 2026-10-18)
TickrTrends take: Global Payment Network operates in the payments infrastructure space where platform integration capabilities directly impact revenue potential and competitive positioning. Mastercard's announcement of expanded stablecoin integration reflects growing industry momentum toward digital asset interoperability, which could influence demand for GPN's services across both traditional and emerging payment corridors. Given TickrTrends' undervalued assessment, investors should monitor whether GPN can capture share of this expanding market segment and how competitive developments from larger players affect the company's growth trajectory and margin profile. - Mastercard (MA) Stock Climbs 1.58% Amid Stablecoin Optimism and Strong GF Score™ (gurufocus.com, 2026-10-12)
TickrTrends take: Global Payments (GPN) operates in the Industrials sector and is currently rated as Undervalued according to TickrTrends valuation analysis. Recent positive momentum in the payments and fintech space, evidenced by Mastercard's performance amid stablecoin developments, may benefit payment processors like GPN that operate in adjacent markets. Investors focused on valuation should monitor whether GPN's undervalued status reflects market underappreciation of its exposure to emerging payment trends or represents fundamental business challenges distinct from broader sector tailwinds.
More GPN news
- Global Payments Inc (GPN) Shares Surge 4.8% -- What GF Score of 85 Tells Investors (gurufocus.com, 2026-10-05)
- BNY Enables Bank-to-Wallet Transfers without New Payment Infrastructure (crowdfundinsider.com, 2026-09-29)
What people are saying
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TickrTrends weekly updates
- 2026-10-19 — No material change this week: the verdict, bands and grades all held steady.
- 2026-10-12 — No material change this week: the verdict, bands and grades all held steady.
- 2026-10-11 — No material change this week: the verdict, bands and grades all held steady.
- 2026-10-10 — TickrTrends' derived indicators for GPN showed mixed movement this week. The quality grade declined from C to D, while the sector discount rank improved from number 14 to number 7, indicating the stock is trading at a larger discount relative to other stocks in the Industrials sector. The current valuation verdict remains Undervalued.
- 2026-10-06 — No material change this week: the verdict, bands and grades all held steady.
- 2026-09-28 — No material change this week: the verdict, bands and grades all held steady.
- 2026-09-21 — No material change this week: the verdict, bands and grades all held steady.
- 2026-09-17 — No material change this week: the verdict, bands and grades all held steady.
Frequently asked questions
Is GPN stock undervalued?
Based on TickrTrends' Forward Fair Value model (updated 2026-10-19), GPN is trading at more than a 25% discount to estimated fair value and screens as undervalued. The exact fair value and discount are available to subscribers.
What is GPN's TickrTrends verdict?
GPN's current verdict is Undervalued, refreshed with every weekly Forward Fair Value run.
How does GPN compare to other Industrials stocks?
GPN ranks #7 of 106 Industrials stocks in TickrTrends' coverage by discount to fair value.
Is GPN overbought or oversold?
GPN's 14-day RSI is in neutral territory - neither overbought nor oversold.
Does GPN pay a dividend?
Yes. GPN paid $1.00 per share over the last twelve months (4 payments), a 1.22% yield on TickrTrends' last price. The last ex-dividend date was 2026-09-11.
When does GPN report earnings next?
GPN's next earnings report is scheduled for 2026-11-03, per the published earnings calendar.
Does GPN usually beat earnings estimates?
Over its last 8 reported quarters GPN beat the consensus estimate 5 times and missed 3 times, by TickrTrends' comparison of reported and estimated EPS.
What do analysts say about GPN?
Of 36 analysts covering GPN, 14 rate it a buy, 20 a hold and 2 a sell - hold-leaning, with a consensus price target of $105 (+27.7% versus TickrTrends' last price). This is the analyst consensus, not TickrTrends' Forward Fair Value verdict.
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