Why is GPN Up Today?

GPN
$92.40
▲ +4.77% (+$4.41)
Last updated: Nov 13, 2026 8:30 PM ET (63 min ago)

About Global Payments, Inc.

Global Payments is a leading provider of payment processing and software solutions and focuses on serving small and midsize merchants. The company operates in 30 countries and generates about one fourth of its revenue from outside North America, primarily in Europe and Asia. In 2019, Global Payments...

Sector: SERVICES-BUSINESS SERVICES, NEC
Market Cap: $20.65B
Forward P/E: 5.3
52-Week Range: $61.16 - $102.91
Employees: 27,000

Overall Confidence: 67%

67% Confident

Based on news, social sentiment, options activity, and sector analysis

OPTIONS 75% Confidence
🎯 Unusual CALL buying detected
Options traders are heavily buying calls on GPN, with 82% of volume in calls. This suggests bullish institutional positioning.
SYMPATHY 60% Confidence
Outperforming sector by 4.3%
This stock is significantly outperforming its SERVICES-BUSINESS SERVICES, NEC sector peers, suggesting a stock-specific catalyst.

✅ Move Confirmation

LOW VOLUME 0.4x average volume

UNCONFIRMED - Low volume suggests this move may not be sustainable.

📍 Sector Context

SERVICES-BUSINESS SERVICES, NEC sector: +0.5%

GPN is outperforming its sector by 4.3%. This suggests a stock-specific catalyst.

Market Comparison

GPN is significantly outperforming the market (+5.1% vs SPY)
S&P 500
SPY
-0.36%
Nasdaq 100
QQQ
-1.2%
GPN
This Stock
+4.77%
vs S&P 500: +5.13%
vs Nasdaq: +5.97%

📊 What Happens Next?

Probability Analysis

45% chance this move continues in the next 1-3 days

Expected Range

Based on historical patterns and options pricing, GPN is expected to trade between:
$90.55 - $95.17

Key Level to Watch

$97.02 resistance
Watch for continuation above $92.40

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Last updated: Nov 13, 2026 8:30 PM (63 minutes ago)
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Options Market Insight

Neutral
Options Sentiment
0.87
Put/Call Ratio
58.6%
Implied Volatility
Call Volume: 17,547
Put Volume: 15,209
Total: 32,756
Unusual Activity: $90 PUT (2,232 vol) $90 PUT (2,232 vol) $90 PUT (2,227 vol)

Historical Context

GPN has moved more than 3.0% up on 27 occasions in the past year.

55.6%
Continuation Rate
15/27 times continued up
+0.82%
Avg Next Day Change
After similar up moves
Last similar move: Nov 10, 2026 (3.9%) → Next day: -1.3%

Frequently Asked Questions

Why is GPN stock up today?

Options traders are heavily buying calls on GPN, with 82% of volume in calls. This suggests bullish institutional positioning.

Is GPN stock a buy or sell right now?

Based on current analysis, GPN shows 67% confidence in today's move. Volume is low which does not confirm the trend. View full buy/sell analysis →

What is the GPN stock price target?

GPN is currently trading at $92.40. Based on today's momentum, the expected short-term range is $90.55 - $95.17. See long-term price prediction →

Will GPN stock continue rising?

Our analysis shows a 45% probability that GPN's move continues in the next 1-3 days. Key level to watch: $97.02 (resistance).

Is GPN stock oversold or overbought?

GPN's RSI (Relative Strength Index) is currently at 51.6. This shows bullish momentum - the stock has positive momentum but isn't overextended yet.

What is the momentum for GPN stock?

GPN's 10-day momentum indicator is at -4.94. Strong bearish momentum - the stock is experiencing significant downward pressure. Watch for potential reversal signals.

Is GPN outperforming or underperforming the market?

GPN (+4.77%) is currently significantly outperforming the market (+5.1% vs SPY). Today, the S&P 500 (SPY) is down -0.36%, and Nasdaq (QQQ) is down -1.20%.

What does MACD indicate for GPN?

GPN's MACD (2.82) is currently below the signal line (2.86), indicating a bearish trend. This technical signal suggests selling pressure is dominant. The trend strength (ADX: 27.7) is strong.

Is GPN in an uptrend or downtrend?

Based on moving average analysis, GPN is in a bullish trend. The price ($92.40) is trading above both the 20-day SMA ($90.84) and 50-day SMA ($87.11). This alignment typically indicates sustained upward momentum.

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