Global Payments (NYSE:GPN) is scheduled to release its financial results for the third quarter of 2025 on November 4, 2025, before the market opens. Analysts anticipate that the company will report earnings of $3.23 per share and revenue of approximately $2.41 billion for the quarter. The earnings call is set for 8:00 AM ET, and interested parties can access the latest details on the company’s investor relations page.
In its most recent earnings report on August 6, 2025, Global Payments exceeded analysts’ expectations by posting earnings of $3.10 per share, surpassing the consensus estimate of $3.06 by $0.04. The company recorded a net margin of 15.07% and a return on equity of 12.47%, with quarterly revenue hitting $2.36 billion, which aligned with analyst predictions. Comparatively, during the same quarter in the previous year, the company reported earnings of $2.93 per share, illustrating a year-over-year revenue increase of 1.6%.
Stock Performance and Analyst Insights
On November 2, 2025, Global Payments stock opened at $77.68. The company maintains a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.61 and a current ratio of 0.95. The stock has experienced a 52-week low of $65.93 and a high of $120.00, with a market capitalization of $18.85 billion. The current price-to-earnings (P/E) ratio stands at 13.58, while the price-to-earnings-growth (PEG) ratio is 0.76.
Analysts project Global Payments will achieve an earnings per share (EPS) of $12 for the current fiscal year and $13 for the following year.
Insider Activity and Institutional Investments
In related news, Dara L. Steele-Belkin, the General Counsel of Global Payments, sold 2,000 shares of the company’s stock on August 7, 2025, at an average price of $86.00, totaling $172,000. Following this transaction, Steele-Belkin holds 30,713 shares, valued at approximately $2.64 million, reflecting a 6.11% reduction in their stake. This sale was reported in a document filed with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC).
Several institutional investors have recently adjusted their holdings in Global Payments. Glenview Capital Management LLC increased its stake by 13.8% in the second quarter, now owning 4,316,892 shares valued at $345.5 million after acquiring an additional 523,209 shares. Balyasny Asset Management L.P. significantly boosted its position by 480.7%, owning 1,074,669 shares worth $86 million.
Additionally, the Canada Pension Plan Investment Board raised its holdings by 27.2%, owning 577,535 shares worth $46.2 million. The California State Teachers Retirement System increased its stake by 1.0%, while AllianceBernstein L.P. raised its holdings by 5.0%. Overall, institutional investors and hedge funds currently own 89.76% of Global Payments stock.
Global Payments Inc. specializes in payment technology and software solutions tailored for card, check, and digital payments across the Americas, Europe, and the Asia-Pacific region. The company operates through two segments: Merchant Solutions and Issuer Solutions, providing a comprehensive range of services from authorization to payment security.
As Global Payments prepares for its upcoming earnings announcement, market participants will be closely watching for insights that could influence stock performance and investor sentiment in the months ahead.
