GPN stock forecast: what analysts expect
Wall Street analysts covering Global Payments Inc. currently rate the stock a Buy on average, with a mean 12-month price target of $101.50 — +14.7% versus the last price of $88.53. Targets reflect analyst opinion, not a guarantee.
GPN historical returns
Based on monthly dividend-adjusted prices. See the full breakdown on what if you had invested in GPN.
GPN annual returns by year
Congress trading in GPN
8 members of Congress have disclosed trading GPN — 8 purchases and 6 sales worth an estimated $136,500. Most recent disclosure: Apr 14, 2026.
See who in Congress traded GPN →About Global Payments Inc.
Global Payments Inc. provides payment technology and software solutions for card, check, and digital-based payments in the Americas, Europe, and the Asia-Pacific. It offers authorization, settlement and funding, customer support, chargeback resolution, reconciliation and dispute management, terminal rental, sales and deployment, payment security, and consolidated billing and reporting services. The company also provides an array of enterprise software solutions that streamline business operations of its customers in various vertical markets; and value-added solutions and services, such as point-of-sale software, analytics and customer engagement, payroll and reporting, and human capital management. It markets its products and services through direct sales force, trade associations, agent and enterprise software providers, referral arrangements with value-added resellers, independent sales organizations, payment facilitators, and financial institutions. The company was founded in 1967 and is headquartered in Atlanta, Georgia.
GPN Key Statistics
GPN in plain English
- P/E ratio (40.6) — how many dollars you pay for each $1 of GPN's yearly profit. That's high, so the market expects strong growth (and you're paying up for it).
- ROE (2.43%) — how efficiently the company turns shareholders' money into profit. This is a middling level.
- Profit margin (-9.15%) — of every $1 in sales, this is what's left as profit after all costs.
- Dividend yield (1.16%) — the cash payout you'd earn per year as a % of the share price, on top of any price gains.
GPN stock: frequently asked questions
What is Global Payments Inc.'s stock price today?
Global Payments Inc. (GPN) last traded at $88.53 on the NYSE. Over the past 52 weeks the stock has traded between $61.16 and $90.85.
Is GPN stock a buy or a sell?
Wall Street analysts' consensus rating on GPN is "Buy", with an average 12-month price target of $101.50 — about +14.7% versus the current price of $88.53. Analyst targets are opinions, not guarantees; always do your own research.
How much would $1,000 invested in GPN 10 years ago be worth today?
A $1,000 investment in Global Payments Inc. made 10 years ago would be worth about $1,234 today (dividends reinvested) — a total return of 23%, or 2.1% per year.
Does GPN pay a dividend?
Yes. Global Payments Inc. currently pays a dividend yielding about 1.16% per year at today's share price.
What is GPN's P/E ratio?
GPN trades at a trailing price-to-earnings ratio of 40.6, and 5.6 times expected forward earnings. The P/E ratio tells you how many dollars investors pay for each $1 of the company's annual profit.
Do members of Congress trade GPN stock?
Yes — 8 members of Congress have disclosed trades in GPN under the STOCK Act, totaling 8 purchases and 6 sales worth an estimated $136,500.
What is Global Payments Inc.'s ticker symbol?
Global Payments Inc. trades under the ticker symbol GPN on the NYSE.
Compare GPN with peers
Data last refreshed from public sources. Figures may be delayed. Not investment advice.