Stephens Keeps an Equal Weight Rating on Global Payments Inc. (GPN)

Global Payments Inc. (NYSE:GPN) is among the 12 Best Digital Currency and Payments Stocks to Buy Right Now.

TheFly stated on January 16, 2026, that Stephens kept its Equal Weight rating. It reduced its price target for Global Payments Inc. (NYSE:GPN) from $95 to $90. The modification was included in the company’s Financial Technology group outlook note for 2026. According to the analyst, 2025 was a difficult year for the firm as well as the larger payments and IT services industry. Stephens anticipates a positive outlook for the industry in the upcoming year.

Cantor Fitzgerald began covering Global Payments Inc. (NYSE:GPN) on January 27, 2026, with a price objective of $80 and a neutral rating. According to the corporation, for the purpose of better serving clients, it is pursuing a divestment and refresh plan that includes selling non-synergistic divisions and combining internal platforms. The longer-term organic growth algorithm of the corporation is anticipated to be lower than its most recent medium-term guidance, Cantor remarked.

The stock is down by 5.65% YTD as of February 5, 2026.

Global Payments Inc. (NYSE:GPN) is a company that provides software and payment technology solutions. It works through two segments: Merchant Solutions and Issuer Solutions.

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