Global Payments Inc. (GPN) Stock Forecast
GPN analyst forecast
as of October 18, 2026- Analyst consensus
- Buy 3.69 / 5 from 36 analysts
- Price target
- $105.34 average of analyst targets
- Upside to target
- +25.9% from the latest close
- Next earnings
- November 3, 2026 EPS estimate $3.57
- 52-week range
- $62.47 – $94.83
GPN analyst ratings
36 analystsNumber of analysts at each rating.
GPN price target
The average of analyst 12-month price targets compared with the latest close and the 52-week range.
GPN earnings per share estimates
| Period | Average | Low | High | Year ago | Growth | Analysts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current quarter (Sep '26) | $3.58 | $3.53 | $3.63 | $3.26 | +9.8% | 32 |
| Current fiscal year (2026) | $13.65 | $13.45 | $13.84 | $12.22 | +11.7% | 37 |
| Next fiscal year (2027) | $16.09 | $14.07 | $17.03 | $13.65 | +17.9% | 37 |
Consensus EPS estimates; growth compares the average estimate with the year-ago EPS.
GPN revenue estimates
| Period | Average | Low | High | Growth | Analysts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current quarter (Sep '26) | $3.18B | $3.17B | $3.21B | +31.0% | 27 |
| Current fiscal year (2026) | $12.36B | $12.29B | $12.44B | +32.7% | 30 |
| Next fiscal year (2027) | $13.00B | $12.48B | $13.21B | +5.2% | 29 |
GPN EPS: reported and forecast
Fiscal years; "E" marks estimates, the line shows the range from the lowest to the highest estimate.
GPN revenue: reported and forecast
GPN EPS estimate revisions
| Period | 90 days ago | 60 days ago | 30 days ago | 7 days ago | Now | Change (90 d) | Revisions (30 d) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current quarter (Sep '26) | $3.66 | $3.59 | $3.58 | $3.58 | $3.58 | −2.3% | 1 up · 2 down |
| Current fiscal year (2026) | $13.82 | $13.69 | $13.65 | $13.65 | $13.65 | −1.2% | 1 up · 3 down |
| Next fiscal year (2027) | $16.14 | $15.93 | $15.99 | $16.02 | $16.09 | −0.3% | 3 up · 2 down |
How the consensus EPS estimate changed over the last 90 days, and how many analysts raised or lowered it in the last 30 days.
GPN earnings surprises
Reported EPS vs the consensus estimate for the last 12 quarters; GPN beat in 9 of 12.
What analysts expect from GPN
36 analysts cover Global Payments; their consensus rating is buy (3.69 on a 1–5 scale, where 5 is a strong buy). The average price target is $105.34, 25.9% above the latest close of $83.67. Analysts expect earnings of $13.65 per share for 2026, +11.7% from a year earlier. For 2027 the average estimate is $16.09 per share on revenue of $13.0 billion. Global Payments beat the EPS estimate in 9 of the last 12 quarters.
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GPN forecast FAQ
What is Global Payments's price target?
The average analyst price target for Global Payments is $105.34, 25.9% above the latest close of $83.67.
Is Global Payments a buy, hold or sell?
Of 36 analysts covering Global Payments, 13 rate it a strong buy, 2 a buy, 19 a hold, 1 a sell and 1 a strong sell, a consensus of buy. Ratings are opinions, not a recommendation from Quotelinks.
What is Global Payments's EPS forecast?
Analysts forecast $13.65 per share for 2026 (range $13.45 to $13.84); for 2027 the estimate is $16.09.
What is Global Payments's revenue forecast?
The average revenue estimate for 2026 is $12.4 billion, growth of 32.7%; for 2027 it is $13.0 billion.
When does Global Payments report earnings?
Global Payments is expected to report results for the quarter ending September 30, 2026 on November 3, 2026 before the market opens; the EPS estimate is $3.57.
Does Global Payments usually beat earnings estimates?
Global Payments reported EPS at or above the analyst estimate in 9 of the last 12 quarters.