GPN

Over the past six months (April 2026 - October 2026), Global Payments' stock (GPN) experienced several notable events. In August 2026, Oppenheimer upgraded GPN to Outperform with a $115 price target, citing derisked 2026 earnings and potential for accelerated 2027 free cash flow. The stock also rose in August 2026 after Global Payments denied talks to acquire Shift4. The company reported strong Q2 2026 results, with EPS of $3.46 beating estimates and revenue up 68.6% year-over-year to $3.16 billion. In September 2026, GPN shares declined alongside broader financial sector weakness, influenced by surging oil prices and rising Treasury yields, though the stock also saw periods of trading higher supported by institutional buying. As of October 2026, the stock decreased by 7.65% in the last month and 7.51% over the last year, but showed a 21.28% increase over the past three months, with a 52-week range between $61.16 and $95.88.