Global Payments (GPN) Stock: Buy, Sell, or Hold?
GPN - Global Payments, Inc.
$83.53
-1.29 (-1.52%)
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5d:
+3.26%
30d:
-1.47%
90d:
+7.28%
HOLD
MODERATE Confidence
Analysis Updated: Oct 21, 2026 12:00 AM ET
Earnings: Nov 03, 2026
11d
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Bottom Line:
📊 HOLD: GPN shows mixed signals. Fine to hold existing positions. Not urgent to buy or sell.
📊 HOLD: GPN shows mixed signals. Fine to hold existing positions. Not urgent to buy or sell.
Long-Term Wealth Forecast (2031)
Based on Analyst Consensus Growth & Historical Valuation
0% (Stagnation)
50% (Hyper Growth)
EST. PRICE IN 2031
$134.95
Based on 11.0% avg growth
INTRINSIC VALUE TODAY
$83.79
0.3% Margin of Safety
How this is calculated: We use a Growth Decay Model: starting with analyst consensus growth (adjusted above) and gradually slowing it down to a long-term terminal rate (4%) by Year 5. This provides a more realistic valuation than assuming constant hyper-growth. We then apply a 5.0x Exit PE.
In-depth Analysis How we analyze
Valuation Analysis: GPN is currently trading at $83.53, which is considered fair relative to its 30-day fair value range of $81.29 to $86.28. The stock's valuation (Forward PE: 5.2) is in line with its historical norms (5.0). At these levels, the market is pricing in 1.5% annual earnings growth.
Technical Outlook: Technically, GPN is in a strong uptrend. Immediate support is located at $79.35, while resistance sits at $86.32.
Market Sentiment: The stock scores a mixed 47/100 on our bottoming-setup gauge, with only partial signs of a stabilized entry point. Wall Street analysts see significant upside, with an average price target of $105.33 (+26.1%). The stock is fairly positioned - fine to hold existing positions or accumulate slowly on dips, but not an urgent buy.
Technical Outlook: Technically, GPN is in a strong uptrend. Immediate support is located at $79.35, while resistance sits at $86.32.
Market Sentiment: The stock scores a mixed 47/100 on our bottoming-setup gauge, with only partial signs of a stabilized entry point. Wall Street analysts see significant upside, with an average price target of $105.33 (+26.1%). The stock is fairly positioned - fine to hold existing positions or accumulate slowly on dips, but not an urgent buy.
Quick Decision Summary
Current Position
FAIR
Historical Trading Range
$81.29 -
$86.28
Company Quality Score
61/100
(BUY)
Volume Confirmation
HIGH
Confidence Score
75.7%
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View Profit Protection PlanAll Signals
- NEUTRAL: Price in fair range
- NEUTRAL: Mixed technical signals (47/100)
- BULLISH: High volume confirmation
- BULLISH: Trading 26.1% below Wall St target ($105.33)
- BULLISH: Expecting earnings turnaround to 1.5% growth with 68.6% revenue growth
- NEUTRAL: Bottoming setup forming (47/100) — watch for confirmation
Trading Range Analysis
30-Day Trading Range
$81.29 -
$86.28
Current vs Trading Range
FAIR
Support & Resistance Levels
Support Level
$79.35
Resistance Level
$86.32
Current Trend
Strong Uptrend
Technical data as of
Oct 21, 2026
Fundamental Context
Forward P/E (Next Year Est.)
5.19
Wall Street Target
$105.33
(+26.1%)
Revenue Growth (YoY)
68.6%
Earnings Growth (YoY)
-95.2%
Profit Margin
-9.2%
Valuation Premium vs History
+1.5% premium
PE vs Historical
5.2 vs 5.0
FAIR
Market-Implied Price Targets
If current PE multiple persists
Implied Growth (YoY):
+1.5%
(market-implied from PE analysis)
1-Year Target
$84.78
(+2%)
2-Year Target
$86.05
(+3%)
3-Year Target
$87.35
(+5%)
3-Yr Target (if PE normalizes)
(PE: 5→5)
PE COMPRESSION
$84.16
(+1%)
Earnings growth offset by PE compression
3-Year Scenarios
Using analyst projected EPS growth
Bull:
(PE: 19.9, Growth: 18.0%)
$525.27
(+529%)
Base:
(SPY PE: 5.2, Growth: 18.0%)
$137.25
(+64%)
Bear:
(PE: 4.4, Growth: 18.0%)
$116.66
(+40%)
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Valuation based on Current Earnings
RECOVERY PLAY: Stock looks expensive now (40x PE), but valuation improves significantly next year (5x PE) as earnings recover.
Trailing PE: 39.82 | Current EPS (TTM): $2.13
Bull Case
$186.60
(+123%)
Analyst growth 100.0%, PE expands to 43.8
Base Case
$169.64
(+103%)
Market implied 100.0%, PE stable at 39.8
Bear Case
$57.68
(-31%)
Severe decline -20.0%, PE contracts to 33.9
These are projections based on PE multiples and EPS growth scenarios, not predictions. Actual results may vary significantly.
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