Global Payments Inc.
S&P 500GPN/Industrials · Specialty Business Services/NYSE
Dividend Yield
1.54%
$1.00 · Annual Dividend
Dividend Safety Rating
GPN's dividend appears safe and well-supported. Strengths include a 36.8% earnings payout ratio & 23.2% 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: 36.8%Low earnings payout ratio leaves room to grow the dividend.
- FCF Payout Ratio: 23.2%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.
- Interest Coverage: 2.9xInterest coverage is thin relative to debt servicing.
- Current Ratio: 0.8xLimited short-term liquidity to meet obligations.
Payout & Coverage
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Very SafeAbout 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
1.54%
Annual Dividend
$1.00
Frequency
Quarterly
Payout Ratio
36.76%
FCF Payout Ratio
23.15%
52-Week Range
$61.16 - $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
Last Ex-Dividend Date
June 12, 2026
Next Payment Date
June 26, 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%
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