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Global Payments Inc. (GPN) Next Earnings Date & Expected ±7.7% Move

$85.72 +2.60% NYSE • Live Quote vs Prior Daily Close (Synced Snapshot)

Global Payments Inc. (GPN) carries a Roarable Rating of C- (Hold) with 61/100 RQD Confidence. The composite score sits in the neutral Hold band (59–69), meaning current holders don’t need to panic-sell while prospective buyers can wait for a move into the 70+ Buy zone.

ROARABLE C- • HOLD / WATCH Cap $22.68B

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Historical OHLCV Volatility ±7.7% Swing Band

±$6.60 Expected Swing

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GPN Quantitative Pre-Earnings Setup: 61/100

Trailing EPS: $5.29 • YoY Revenue Growth: -0.4%

Model Bullish Setup (61/100)Model Risk Weight (39/100)

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Recent SEC Reported Revenue, Net Profit & Diluted EPS Cadence

Period	Filed	Revenue	Net Profit	Free Cash Flow	Gross Margin
FY 2025	2025-12-31	$7.71B	$1.40B	$2.31B	72.6%
FY 2024	2024-12-31	$7.74B	$1.57B	$2.71B	73.7%
FY 2023	2023-12-31	$7.38B	$986.2M	$2.22B	72.6%

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GPN // CANDLESTICK & AUTO-TRENDLINE WORKSTATION6M: +19.39%▲ ASCENDING CHANNEL

2026-11-01O $83.55H $85.72L $83.55C $85.72VOL 2.32M

RES: $113.2SUP: $81.47SMA50: $86.14SMA200: $76.97

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8.8%/yr Implied 5Y Growth

vs. -0.4% actual YoY revenue growth (assuming 9.25% cost of equity & 16.5x terminal multiple).

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Consumer Discretionary Rank #174 of 304 ⚔️ TCOM vs GPN Full Matrix →

1. Head-to-Head Consumer Discretionary Peer Comparison (GPN vs. TCOM, BR, FISV, CPAY)

Industry: Business Services (33 Tracked Issuers)

Across 304 tracked Consumer Discretionary securities in the Roarable RQD universe, Global Payments Inc. (GPN) ranks #174 by composite RQD confidence (61/100, grade C-) and #89 by equity capitalization ($22.68B). Within this direct 5-issuer industry benchmark cohort, TCOM leads on earnings valuation at 5.1x trailing P/E, while CPAY leads on capital efficiency and profitability with 23.2% ROIC and — gross margin. BR currently holds the highest overall quantitative score in the immediate peer group at 77/100 (B+) compared with GPN at 61/100 (C-).

Ticker / Company	Roarable Grade	RQD Score	Trailing P/E	Gross Margin	ROIC	1D Change	Market Cap	Head-to-Head
GPN ACTIVE Global Payments Inc.	C-	61/100	16.2x	72.6%	5.1%	+2.60%	$22.68B	Benchmark Subject
TCOM Trip.com Group Limited	D+	53/100	5.1x	80.6%	8.8%	-0.03%	$24.28B	/tcom-vs-gpn →
BR Broadridge Financial Solutions Inc.	B+	77/100	24.0x	31.0%	18.1%	+0.66%	$20.11B	/br-vs-gpn →
FISV Fiserv Inc.	D+	57/100	7.4x	—	9.6%	+1.30%	$25.78B	/fisv-vs-gpn →
CPAY Corpay Inc.	C	65/100	24.4x	—	23.2%	+0.53%	$26.13B	/cpay-vs-gpn →

2. Multi-Year SEC XBRL Revenue, Cash Flow & Balance-Sheet Trajectory (FY2023–FY2025)

SEC EDGAR 10-K • FILED 2025-12-31 • CIK 0001123360

In its most recent audited fiscal period (FY2025, filed 2025-12-31), Global Payments Inc. (GPN) reported GAAP revenue of $7.71B (-0.4% vs. FY2024 revenue of $7.74B , and +4.4% cumulative change since FY2023) , GAAP net income of $1.40B, operating cash flow of $2.66B, and free cash flow of $2.31B (-14.7% YoY). On the balance sheet, GPN closed FY2025 with $53.34B in total assets against $13.30B in total debt (Altman Z-Score: 0.99, Piotroski F-Score: 7/9).

Fiscal Period	Filing Date	Revenue	Net Income	Operating Cash Flow	Free Cash Flow	Total Assets	Total Debt
FY2025 (FY)	2025-12-31	$7.71B	$1.40B	$2.66B	$2.31B	$53.34B	$13.30B
FY2024 (FY)	2024-12-31	$7.74B	$1.57B	$3.06B	$2.71B	$46.89B	$10.74B
FY2023 (FY)	2023-12-31	$7.38B	$986.2M	$2.55B	$2.22B	$12.48B	$2.92B

3. GPN Data-Verified Investor FAQ (RQD Rating, Sector Peers, SEC Forensics & Technicals)

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Is GPN stock a Buy, Hold, or Sell right now according to Roarable's RQD model?

As of 2026-11-01, Global Payments Inc. (NYSE: GPN) is rated C- (Hold / HOLD) by Roarable's 5-pillar RQD engine with a composite confidence score of 61/100 at a spot price of $85.72 (+2.60% 1D, market cap $22.68B). Pillar breakdown: Fundamental Cash Engine 9/20, Institutional 13F & Options Flow 12/20, Executive Insider Alignment 10/20, FRED Macro Regime Fit 13/20, and SEC Balance-Sheet Forensics 17/20. Across 304 tracked Consumer Discretionary issuers, GPN ranks #174 in composite RQD confidence.

How does GPN compare to TCOM and BR in the Consumer Discretionary sector?

Within the Consumer Discretionary sector (Business Services), GPN carries a Roarable C- (61/100 RQD), trailing P/E of 16.2x, gross margin of 72.6%, and ROIC of 5.1%. By comparison, TCOM (Trip.com Group Limited) holds a D+ grade (53/100 RQD, P/E 5.1x, ROIC 8.8%, cap $24.28B) and BR (Broadridge Financial Solutions Inc.) posts a B+ grade (77/100 RQD, P/E 24.0x, ROIC 18.1%, cap $20.11B). Among the 5-stock peer group, TCOM leads on earnings multiple (5.1x) while CPAY leads on capital efficiency (23.2% ROIC).

What are the biggest fundamental strengths and SEC risk factors for GPN?

Per GPN's SEC EDGAR XBRL 10-K filing (FY2025, filed 2025-12-31, CIK 0001123360), Global Payments Inc. generated $7.71B in revenue (-0.4% YoY), $1.40B in net income, and $2.31B in free cash flow against $53.34B in total assets and $13.30B in total debt. Key quantitative strengths: Company leadership has skin in the game with net positive insider conviction.. Primary risk factors monitored: Recent SEC filings added new risk-factor disclosures that warrant keeping an eye on margins.. Institutional options positioning shows a 50% call / 50% put premium split.

Where is GPN trading relative to its 50-day, 200-day, and 52-week technical levels?

GPN last traded at $85.72 (+2.60% on volume of 2,322,946 shares), positioning the stock -0.49% below its 50-day simple moving average ($86.14) and +11.37% above its 200-day simple moving average ($76.97). Across its 52-week range of $61.16 to $101.32, GPN sits at the 61.2% percentile with a 14-day RSI of 51.2 (NEUTRAL RANGE) and an implied next-earnings move of ±7.7% ($79.12 to $92.32).