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Global Payments Inc.

S&P 500
GPN|Industrials|Specialty Business Services|$69.19|P/E 29.1|MCap 18.9B|NYSE

Last update: May 9, 2026 at 09:32

Dividend Safety Rating

70/ 100Safe

GPN's dividend appears safe and well-supported. Strengths include a 41.5% earnings payout ratio & 11.7% fcf payout ratio. Areas of concern: 2.9x interest coverage & 0.8x current ratio. The dividend has been growing at a 5.09% 5-year CAGR.

Based on 15 of 15 metrics

Strengths

  • Earnings Payout Ratio: 41.5%Low earnings payout ratio leaves room to grow the dividend.
  • FCF Payout Ratio: 11.7%Free cash flow comfortably covers the dividend.
  • CFO Payout Ratio: 8.1%Operating cash flow strongly supports the payout.

Risks

  • Return on Equity: 2.9%Return on equity is below industry norms.
  • Operating Margin: -0.5%Operating margin is thin and pressures the dividend.
  • Interest Coverage: 2.9xInterest coverage is thin relative to debt servicing.

Payout & Coverage

Safe
Earnings Payout Ratio
41.5%Very Safe
FCF Payout Ratio
11.7%Very Safe
CFO Payout Ratio
8.1%Very Safe
Interest Coverage
2.9xWarning

Balance Sheet

Caution
Net Debt / Total Assets
25.4%Safe
Current Ratio
0.8xWarning
Debt-to-Equity
95.6Safe

Profitability

Warning
Return on Equity
2.9%Danger
Operating Margin
-0.5%Danger
Gross Margin
70.6%Very Safe
Profit Margin Stability
VolatileWarning

Dividend Track Record

Very Safe
Dividend Streak
11+ yrsVery Safe
Dividend Cut
NoneVery Safe
5-Year Dividend CAGR
5.1%Safe
Earnings Stability
GrowingVery Safe

About Global Payments Inc.

Global Payments Inc. is a leading payment technology and software company that powers commerce for businesses worldwide. It specializes in merchant solutions, providing comprehensive payment processing for card, check, and digital-based transactions across the Americas, Europe, and Asia-Pacific regions. The company serves small- and medium-sized businesses, mid-market, and enterprise customers through segments including POS & Software, Integrated & Embedded, and Core Payments. Key offerings encompass authorization, settlement, funding, chargeback resolution, payment security, point-of-sale software, analytics, customer engagement, and enterprise software that streamlines operations in various verticals. Following its strategic positioning as a pure-play merchant solutions provider, Global Payments Inc. supports over six million merchant locations in more than 175 countries, processing trillions in annual payments volume via platforms like Genius. It also integrates advanced capabilities in AI for authentication, dispute management, and workflows. Founded in 1967 and headquartered in Atlanta, Georgia, Global Payments Inc. plays a pivotal role in the global fintech ecosystem by enabling efficient, scalable commerce solutions.

Dividend Overview

Dividend Yield

1.45%

Annual Dividend

$1.00

Frequency

Quarterly

Payout Ratio

41.49%

FCF Payout Ratio

11.70%

Stock Price

$69.19

52-Week Range

$62.45 $90.64

Dividend History (2016–2025)

GPN annual dividend per share and yield history

Earnings & Profitability

GPN earnings per share and net profit margin

Key Dates

Next Ex-Dividend Date

June 12, 2026

Last Payment Date

March 30, 2026

Dividend Growth

3-Year Dividend CAGR

0.00%

5-Year Dividend CAGR

5.09%

10-Year Dividend CAGR

37.97%

3-Year Total Growth

0.00%

5-Year Total Growth

28.21%

10-Year Total Growth

2400.00%

Income Calculator

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Total Investment

$6,919.00

Annual Income

$100.00

Quarterly Income

$25.00

Monthly Income

$8.33

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is GPN's current dividend yield?
Global Payments Inc. (GPN) currently has a dividend yield of 1.45%, based on a stock price of $69.19 and an annual dividend of $1.00.
When is GPN's next dividend payment date?
GPN's next ex-dividend date is 2026-06-12 and the next payment date is 2026-03-30. You must own the stock before the ex-dividend date to receive the upcoming payment.
How much does GPN pay in dividends per year?
Global Payments Inc. paid $1.00 per share in annual dividends in 2025. The dividends are paid quarterly.
Has GPN been increasing its dividend?
Global Payments Inc. has grown its dividend at a 5-year CAGR of 5.09% and a 10-year CAGR of 37.97%.
Is GPN's dividend safe?
Global Payments Inc. has a payout ratio of 41.49%. Its free cash flow payout ratio is 11.70%. A payout ratio below 60% is generally considered sustainable.
How is GPN's Dividend Safety Rating calculated?
The Dividend Safety Rating evaluates Global Payments Inc.'s dividend sustainability across four categories: Payout & Coverage (30%), Balance Sheet (20%), Profitability (20%), and Dividend Track Record (30%). Each metric is rated from "Very Safe" to "Danger" based on industry-standard thresholds, with sector-specific adjustments for industrials companies. The overall score ranges from 0 to 100.

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