Global Payments
NYSE: GPN
Stock price
94.83 USD
(+0%) TODAY
Financial Performance
5Y price score: (59)
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10Y return: 35%
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61.1
52-week range
95.5
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Forecast:
Valuation
Free Cash Flow Yield
1.2 %
Dividend Yield TTM
1.1 %
Market cap $
$ 23,542
Price / Earnings TTM
(24.4)
Price / Book TTM
1.1
PEG TTM
4.6
Earnings growth and return
LTM
5YR
10YR
Total return (price & dividends)
10.8 %
(41.8) %
35 %
Free cash flow per share growth
(24.3) %
35.8 %
125.5 %
Earnings per share growth
(5.4) %
199 %
185.8 %
Business Summary:
Latest Earnings Call Takeaways
2026 Q2 (Aug 5, 2026)
1) Strategy & Leadership
- CEO Cameron Bready highlighted the successful integration of Worldpay, emphasizing a streamlined organization and enhanced competitive position through innovation and AI adoption.
- The company is focused on capital allocation, returning approximately $550 million through share repurchases and dividends, aiming for over $2 billion in total capital returns for 2026.
- The launch of Genius, a new point-of-sale technology, is central to their long-term strategy, with significant investments planned to enhance its capabilities and market presence.
2) Financial & Segment Results
- Adjusted net revenue for Q2 2026 was $3.16 billion, reflecting a 4% normalized growth, despite a 100 basis point headwind from the Middle East conflict affecting the travel sector.
- Adjusted operating margins expanded by 70 basis points, with adjusted earnings per share increasing by 12% to $3.46.
- Segment performance:
| Segment | Adjusted Net Revenue | Normalized Growth | Adjusted Operating Income | Contribution Margin |
|--------------|----------------------|-------------------|---------------------------|---------------------|
| SMB | $1.51 billion | 4% | $891 million | 59% |
| Enterprise | $838 million | 7% | $653 million | 78% |
| Platforms | $628 million | 7% | $284 million | 45% |
3) Problems / Headwinds
- The ongoing conflict in the Middle East continues to impact the travel portfolio, with expectations that this headwind will persist through the remainder of 2026.
- The company is adjusting its full-year revenue growth outlook to approximately 4% to 5%, reflecting the sustained impact of the conflict on travel-related revenues.
4) Operational or Product Plans
- The integration of Worldpay has led to the establishment of three operating segments: SMB, Enterprise, and Platforms, aimed at simplifying execution and enhancing customer service.
- The Genius platform is seeing strong adoption, with a 30% increase in new merchant locations per sales professional and a 75% year-over-year increase in new customer yields.
- The company plans to host Genius World in Las Vegas and a nationwide roadshow to further promote Genius among financial institution partners.
5) Guidance & Outlook / Investor Angle
- For the full year 2026, the company expects adjusted earnings per share growth of 11% to 13%, with continued margin expansion of approximately 150 basis points.
- The outlook reflects a cautious approach due to the ongoing Middle East conflict but maintains confidence in the company's ability to generate sustainable growth and cash flow.
- The company remains committed to returning over $2 billion to shareholders while investing approximately $1 billion in business growth.
Bottom line: Global Payments is navigating external headwinds effectively while executing its integration strategy and driving innovation through Genius. The company maintains a solid growth outlook, supported by strong segment performance and a commitment to shareholder returns, making it a compelling investment opportunity.
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Global Payments is a company. Founded in 2000. As of August 14, 2026, the company's market capitalization is $23541984097 with a current stock price of $94.83.
