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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 operates through two segments, Merchant Solutions and Issuer Solutions. The Merchant Solutions segment offers authorization, settlement and funding, customer support, chargeback resolution, terminal rental, sales and deployment, payment security, and consolidated billing and reporting services. This segment 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. The Issuer Solutions segment offers solutions that enable financial institutions and retailers to manage their card portfolios through a platform; and commercial payments, account payables, and electronic payment alternatives solutions for businesses and governments. It markets its products and services through direct sales force, trade associations, agent and enterprise software providers, referral arrangements with value-added resellers, and independent sales organizations. The company was founded in 1967 and is headquartered in Atlanta, Georgia.
Financial Crossroads | Global Payments faces challenges with stock near 5-year lows, but solid fundamentals and strategic initiatives signal potential for value investors |
Strategic Pivot | Explore GPN's shift from M&A-led growth to operational efficiency, targeting $500M in savings and $7.5B shareholder returns through buybacks and dividends |
Market Positioning | Delve into GPN's competitive edge in tech-enabled services and international expansion, balancing growth across Merchant and Issuer segments |
Analyst Outlook | Learn about GPN's average price target of $130, with projections ranging from $112 to $145, reflecting varied perspectives on the company's growth potential |
Metrics to compare | GPN | Sector Sector - Average of metrics from a broad group of related Industrials sector companies | Relationship RelationshipGPNPeersSector | |
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P/E Ratio | 21.8x | −0.2x | 8.8x | |
PEG Ratio | 0.36 | 0.00 | 0.03 | |
Price/Book | 1.3x | 2.0x | 1.0x | |
Price / LTM Sales | 3.0x | 3.1x | 2.8x | |
Upside (Analyst Target) | 11.3% | 15.1% | 10.7% | |
Fair Value Upside | Unlock | 29.8% | 3.2% | Unlock |