Global Payments (GPN) Latest Stock Analysis Report – Oct 15, 2026, 4:00 PM ET
Updated Oct 15, 2026, 4:00 PM ET
- Closed at $84.17, +4.05% vs the prior close of $80.89.
- Volume 2.18M shares, 0.9x its 50-day average.
- No new SEC filings since the prior session.
- No new insider buys or sales reported since the prior session.
GPN jumps 4.1% to $84.17. Closed at $84.17, +4.05% vs the prior close of $80.89. Day range $81.32–$84.45, opened at $81.73.
GPN daily analysis — what happened
A plain-English, data-only note written after every US trading day. Newest first; older days stay archived below.
Oct 15, 2026 — GPN jumps 4.1% to $84.17
- Closed at $84.17, +4.05% vs the prior close of $80.89. Day range $81.32–$84.45, opened at $81.73.
- Volume was 2.18M shares, 0.9x its 50-day average of 2.54M.
- Price is -3.6% vs its 50-day average ($87.34) and +10.0% vs its 200-day average ($76.53).
- 52-week range $61.16–$95.88; today's close sits at 66% of that range, 12.2% below the 52-week high.
Oct 14, 2026 — GPN dips 1.2% to $80.89, 4 down days in a row
- Closed at $80.89, -1.21% vs the prior close of $81.88. Day range $79.35–$81.83, opened at $80.95.
- Volume was 1.54M shares, 0.6x its 50-day average of 2.59M — lighter than usual.
- Price is -7.5% vs its 50-day average ($87.41) and +5.7% vs its 200-day average ($76.51).
- 52-week range $61.16–$95.88; today's close sits at 57% of that range, 15.6% below the 52-week high.
- That makes 4 straight losses.
Oct 13, 2026 — GPN ends flat (-0.2%) to $81.88, 3 down days in a row
- Closed at $81.88, -0.22% vs the prior close of $82.06. Day range $81.26–$83.11, opened at $82.33.
- Volume was 1.85M shares, 0.7x its 50-day average of 2.62M.
- Price is -6.5% vs its 50-day average ($87.55) and +7.0% vs its 200-day average ($76.50).
- 52-week range $61.16–$95.88; today's close sits at 60% of that range, 14.6% below the 52-week high.
- That makes 3 straight losses.
Oct 12, 2026 — GPN ends flat (-0.2%) to $82.06
- Closed at $82.06, -0.17% vs the prior close of $82.20. Day range $81.87–$82.90, opened at $82.26.
- Volume was 1.01M shares, 0.4x its 50-day average of 2.66M — lighter than usual.
- Price is -6.4% vs its 50-day average ($87.64) and +7.3% vs its 200-day average ($76.50).
- 52-week range $61.16–$95.88; today's close sits at 60% of that range, 14.4% below the 52-week high.
Oct 9, 2026 — GPN dips 0.7% to $82.20
- Closed at $82.20, -0.69% vs the prior close of $82.77. Day range $81.09–$82.77, opened at $82.43.
- Volume was 1.78M shares, 0.7x its 50-day average of 2.68M.
- Price is -6.3% vs its 50-day average ($87.68) and +7.5% vs its 200-day average ($76.49).
- 52-week range $61.16–$95.88; today's close sits at 61% of that range, 14.3% below the 52-week high.
Oct 8, 2026 — GPN rises 2.1% to $82.77
- Closed at $82.77, +2.08% vs the prior close of $81.08. Day range $80.32–$83.10, opened at $81.99.
- Volume was 2.19M shares, 0.8x its 50-day average of 2.70M.
- Price is -5.7% vs its 50-day average ($87.77) and +8.2% vs its 200-day average ($76.49).
- 52-week range $61.16–$95.88; today's close sits at 62% of that range, 13.7% below the 52-week high.
Oct 7, 2026 — GPN dips 0.9% to $81.08
- Closed at $81.08, -0.87% vs the prior close of $81.79. Day range $81.04–$82.43, opened at $81.27.
- Volume was 1.48M shares, 0.5x its 50-day average of 2.74M — lighter than usual.
- Price is -7.7% vs its 50-day average ($87.88) and +6.0% vs its 200-day average ($76.48).
- 52-week range $61.16–$95.88; today's close sits at 57% of that range, 15.4% below the 52-week high.
Oct 6, 2026 — GPN dips 0.5% to $81.79
- Closed at $81.79, -0.47% vs the prior close of $82.18. Day range $81.25–$82.98, opened at $82.61.
- Volume was 1.79M shares, 0.6x its 50-day average of 2.77M.
- Price is -7.1% vs its 50-day average ($88.01) and +6.9% vs its 200-day average ($76.48).
- 52-week range $61.16–$95.88; today's close sits at 59% of that range, 14.7% below the 52-week high.
Oct 5, 2026 — GPN jumps 4.8% to $82.18
- Closed at $82.18, +4.85% vs the prior close of $78.38. Day range $78.03–$82.47, opened at $78.30.
- Volume was 2.42M shares, 0.9x its 50-day average of 2.78M.
- Price is -6.7% vs its 50-day average ($88.06) and +7.4% vs its 200-day average ($76.48).
- 52-week range $61.16–$95.88; today's close sits at 61% of that range, 14.3% below the 52-week high.
Oct 2, 2026 — GPN dips 2.4% to $78.38, a 1-month low, 5 down days in a row
- Closed at $78.38, -2.38% vs the prior close of $80.29. Day range $77.92–$80.50, opened at $80.30.
- Volume was 2.52M shares, 0.9x its 50-day average of 2.79M.
- Price is -11.0% vs its 50-day average ($88.03) and +2.5% vs its 200-day average ($76.48).
- 52-week range $61.16–$95.88; today's close sits at 50% of that range, 18.3% below the 52-week high.
- That makes 5 straight losses.
GPN latest news & SEC filings
Every SEC filing by or about GPN in the last 120 days, explained in plain English. Updated daily, with a same-day refresh for new filings.
Aug 11, 2026 · 4 — Insider trade report (Form 4)
Insider trade report (Form 4) — a director, officer or 10%+ owner changed their holdings
Insider holdings update with no common-stock transactions in the table (often options or derivative awards only).
Aug 6, 2026 · 4 — Insider trade report (Form 4)
Insider trade report (Form 4) — a director, officer or 10%+ owner changed their holdings
Insider holdings update with no common-stock transactions in the table (often options or derivative awards only).
Aug 5, 2026 · 10-Q — Quarterly report (unaudited financial statements for the quarter)
Quarterly report (unaudited financial statements for the quarter)
Quarter ended Jun 30, 2026:
- Revenue: $3.32B (prior year $1.97B) (+68.6% vs Jun 30, 2025)
- Net income: $12.97M (prior year $241.64M) (-94.6% vs Jun 30, 2025)
- Diluted EPS: $0.05 (prior year $0.99) (-94.9% vs Jun 30, 2025)
Aug 5, 2026 · 8-K — Current report
Current report — a filing companies must make within 4 business days of a major event
- Item 2.02 — Reported results of operations (earnings release).
This is a results-day filing: the earnings press release is attached as an exhibit.
Jul 31, 2026 · 4 — Insider trade report (Form 4)
Insider trade report (Form 4) — a director, officer or 10%+ owner changed their holdings
Insider holdings update with no common-stock transactions in the table (often options or derivative awards only).
Jul 8, 2026 · 144 — Notice of proposed sale (Form 144)
Notice of proposed sale (Form 144) — an insider or affiliate plans to sell restricted or control shares
A notice of intent, not a completed sale. Any actual sale by a director or officer shows up later on Form 4.
Things to know before you trade GPN
- Last results release: Aug 5, 2026 (8-K Item 2.02). Previous ones: May 6, 2026, Feb 18, 2026, Nov 4, 2025. Based on that rhythm, the next report is likely around Nov 4, 2026 — an estimate, not a confirmed date.
- How much it moves: over the last 20 sessions the average daily move was 1.47% (largest 4.8%).
- Liquidity: about 2.27M shares (≈$191.29M) trade per day on average.
- 52-week position: $84.17 vs a range of $61.16–$95.88 (66% of the range).
- Dividends: last ex-dividend date Sep 11, 2026 ($0.25/share); 4 payments in the past 12 months.
- Splits: none in the last 2 years.
- Insider trades (Form 4, last 12 months, recent 25 shown): 4 open-market buys, 3 sales; latest: Joia M Johnson bought 1,213 shares on Feb 20, 2026.
- Latest filings: 10-Q Aug 5, 2026; 8-K Aug 5, 2026; 10-Q May 8, 2026.
- Share count: 264.62M shares outstanding (Jul 31, 2026), +9.1% vs a year earlier — notable dilution.
- Listing: NYSE · industry: Services-Business Services, NEC.
GPN market data (last 20 sessions)
| Date | Open | High | Low | Close | Volume |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 15, 2026 | 81.73 | 84.45 | 81.32 | 84.17 | 2.18M |
| Oct 14, 2026 | 80.95 | 81.83 | 79.35 | 80.89 | 1.54M |
| Oct 13, 2026 | 82.33 | 83.11 | 81.26 | 81.88 | 1.85M |
| Oct 12, 2026 | 82.26 | 82.90 | 81.87 | 82.06 | 1.01M |
| Oct 9, 2026 | 82.43 | 82.77 | 81.09 | 82.20 | 1.78M |
| Oct 8, 2026 | 81.99 | 83.10 | 80.32 | 82.77 | 2.19M |
| Oct 7, 2026 | 81.27 | 82.43 | 81.04 | 81.08 | 1.48M |
| Oct 6, 2026 | 82.61 | 82.98 | 81.25 | 81.79 | 1.79M |
| Oct 5, 2026 | 78.30 | 82.47 | 78.03 | 82.18 | 2.42M |
| Oct 2, 2026 | 80.30 | 80.50 | 77.92 | 78.38 | 2.52M |
| Oct 1, 2026 | 82.00 | 83.13 | 79.97 | 80.29 | 2.72M |
| Sep 30, 2026 | 83.40 | 83.81 | 81.36 | 81.67 | 2.37M |
| Sep 29, 2026 | 84.57 | 84.57 | 82.81 | 83.33 | 1.81M |
| Sep 28, 2026 | 85.05 | 85.64 | 83.76 | 84.70 | 1.89M |
| Sep 25, 2026 | 86.21 | 86.77 | 84.97 | 86.49 | 2.16M |
| Sep 24, 2026 | 84.23 | 85.46 | 83.14 | 85.31 | 2.26M |
| Sep 23, 2026 | 84.46 | 85.44 | 83.19 | 84.00 | 2.44M |
| Sep 22, 2026 | 86.15 | 86.25 | 84.36 | 84.78 | 2.59M |
| Sep 21, 2026 | 85.71 | 86.61 | 84.18 | 85.29 | 2.67M |
| Sep 18, 2026 | 84.99 | 85.66 | 84.14 | 85.06 | 5.79M |
About Global Payments
Global Payments (GPN) is listed on the NYSE and classified by the SEC under “Services-Business Services, NEC”. Its business address is in ATLANTA, GA. State of incorporation: GA. Fiscal year ends December 31. SEC CIK 1123360.
GPN board of directors & executives
From SEC Form 3/4/5 insider filings made in the last 12 months (date = latest filing).
Directors
| Name | Role | Latest filing |
|---|---|---|
| F. Thaddeus Arroyo | Director | May 4, 2026 |
| Robert H B Jr Baldwin | Director | Dec 12, 2025 |
| John G Bruno | Director | May 4, 2026 |
| Cameron M Bready | Chief Executive Officer | Jul 31, 2026 |
| Archana Deskus | Director | May 4, 2026 |
| Joia M Johnson | Director | May 4, 2026 |
| Kirsten Marie Kliphouse | Director | May 4, 2026 |
| Connie D Mcdaniel | Director | May 4, 2026 |
| Joseph Osnoss | Director | May 4, 2026 |
| William B Plummer | Director | May 4, 2026 |
| Vivek Sankaran | Director | May 4, 2026 |
| M Troy Woods | Director | May 4, 2026 |
| Patricia A Watson | Director | May 4, 2026 |
Executive officers
| Name | Title | Latest filing |
|---|---|---|
| Cameron M Bready | Chief Executive Officer | Jul 31, 2026 |
| Robert M Cortopassi | President and COO | Aug 11, 2026 |
| David Lawrence Green | Chief Administrative Officer | Dec 5, 2025 |
| David M Sheffield | EVP, Chief Accounting Officer | Mar 3, 2026 |
| Dara L. Steele-Belkin | Chief Legal Officer | Jun 2, 2026 |
| Stella Nichole Viviani | Chief People Officer | Mar 3, 2026 |
| Joshua J Whipple | Chief Financial Officer | Mar 3, 2026 |
| Jennifer Bozeman Whyte | Chief Accounting Officer | Mar 17, 2026 |
Recent insider buys & sales
| Date | Insider | Type | Shares | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 20, 2026 | Joia M Johnson | Buy | 1,213 | $81.90 |
| Dec 11, 2025 | Robert H B Jr Baldwin | Buy | 10,392 | $81.42 |
| Dec 11, 2025 | David M Sheffield | Sale | 2,016 | $81.41 |
| Dec 10, 2025 | Robert H B Jr Baldwin | Buy | 3,000 | $80.25 |
| Dec 3, 2025 | David Lawrence Green | Sale | 11,600 | $79.99 |
| Nov 12, 2025 | Connie D Mcdaniel | Sale | 4,464 | $77.81 |
| Nov 7, 2025 | Patricia A Watson | Buy | 1,331 | $75.06 |
GPN financials (annual, from XBRL filings)
| Fiscal year end | Revenue | Net income | Diluted EPS | Operating cash flow |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 31, 2025 | $7.71B | $1.40B | 5.78 | $2.66B |
| Dec 31, 2024 | $7.74B | $1.57B | 6.16 | $3.06B |
| Dec 31, 2023 | $7.38B | $986.23M | 3.77 | $2.55B |
| Dec 31, 2022 | $8.98B | $111.49M | 0.40 | $2.24B |
| Dec 31, 2021 | $8.52B | $965.46M | 3.29 | $2.78B |
Latest balance sheet: total assets $63.57B, total liabilities $39.60B, cash $5.41B (as of Jun 30, 2026).
GPN earnings / results-day log
| Date | Filing | Close that day |
|---|---|---|
| Aug 5, 2026 | 8-K Item 2.02 (results) | $87.48 |
| May 6, 2026 | 8-K Item 2.02 (results) | $69.63 |
| Feb 18, 2026 | 8-K Item 2.02 (results) | $81.26 |
| Nov 4, 2025 | 8-K Item 2.02 (results) | $79.96 |
| Aug 6, 2025 | 8-K Item 2.02 (results) | $85.54 |
| May 6, 2025 | 8-K Item 2.02 (results) | $79.28 |
| Apr 17, 2025 | 8-K Item 2.02 (results) | $69.46 |
| Feb 13, 2025 | 8-K Item 2.02 (results) | $104.13 |
| Oct 30, 2024 | 8-K Item 2.02 (results) | $103.33 |
| Aug 7, 2024 | 8-K Item 2.02 (results) | — |
| May 1, 2024 | 8-K Item 2.02 (results) | — |
| Feb 14, 2024 | 8-K Item 2.02 (results) | — |
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