What is the 13F Pro Quality Score for GPN?

13F Pro ranks GLOBAL PAYMENTS INC (GPN) on the 13F Pro Quality Score, a 0–100 composite of 32 fundamental signals including return on invested capital, free cash flow consistency, balance-sheet strength, earnings quality, growth durability, and valuation discipline. The score refreshes after each 10-K and 10-Q filing on SEC EDGAR. View GPN's current score at https://13fpro.ai/research/GPN (free sign-up required for the full ranking).

Which hedge funds own the most GPN stock?

Based on the most recent Form 13F-HR filings on SEC EDGAR, the largest reported institutional holders of GPN include GTCR, BlackRock,, VANGUARD CAPITAL MANAGEMENT. Holdings are reported quarterly within 45 days of quarter-end and updated on https://13fpro.ai/research/GPN as soon as new 13F filings post.

Where does 13F Pro source GPN data?

All GLOBAL PAYMENTS INC fundamentals and ownership data come directly from SEC EDGAR. GLOBAL PAYMENTS INC files with the SEC under CIK 1123360. 13F Pro ingests XBRL financial facts from 10-K and 10-Q filings, Form 13F-HR institutional holdings, and Form 4 insider transactions, with no third-party rewrites or estimates.

What sector is GPN in?

GLOBAL PAYMENTS INC (GPN) is classified in the Industrials sector. 13F Pro publishes sector-level fund flow analysis and quality leaders at https://13fpro.ai/research/sector/industrials.

How often is GPN research updated on 13F Pro?

GPN's fundamentals refresh within hours of each new 10-K or 10-Q filing on SEC EDGAR. Institutional ownership updates after each quarterly 13F filing window. Insider transactions update after each Form 4 filing. The 13F Pro Quality Score recalculates after every fundamentals refresh.

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13F Pro Quality Score

42.9/100

Rank #1,832 of 2,879 stocks

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Revenue Growth

19.3/100

Profitability

21.1/100

Balance Sheet

31.4/100

Earnings Quality

30.0/100

Free Cash Flow

69.8/100

Institutional Flow

65.5/100

Revenue Scale

85.2/100

Dilution Risk

41.5/100

GPN Stock Analysis & AI Quality Score

AI stock analysis and institutional research for GLOBAL PAYMENTS INC (GPN), a Industrials sector company. 13F Pro's AI-powered ranking engine scores GPN at 42.9/100 on a 32-signal composite quality model, placing it at rank #1,832 of 2,879 stocks — the bottom half of the AI-ranked universe. GPN scores in the top quartile across revenue scale (85.2). Areas of concern include revenue growth (19.3) and profitability (21.1), which score below median versus the broader universe. Shareholder dilution risk is elevated at 41.5/100, reflecting ongoing share issuance or stock-based compensation. Based on the latest XBRL financial filings (Q4 2026), GLOBAL PAYMENTS INC reports quarterly revenue of $3.0B, net income of $-1.8B, free cash flow of $-550.2M. Top institutional holders of GPN by reported 13-F value include GTCR, BlackRock,, VANGUARD CAPITAL MANAGEMENT, based on the most recent SEC filings. GPN trades on the NYSE exchange and files with the SEC under CIK 1123360. 13F Pro's AI research platform runs 10 specialized AI analysts — value, growth, momentum, macro, and activist specialists — that debate GPN daily and publish AI-generated analysis with cited SEC sources. The platform aggregates historical XBRL financial facts, 10-Q and 10-K filings, insider Form 4 transactions, and institutional 13-F holdings for GLOBAL PAYMENTS INC directly from SEC EDGAR. GLOBAL PAYMENTS INC's 13F Pro composite quality score has ranged between 8 and 67 since 2026, currently 42.9 — an improving long-term trajectory across 36 quarterly and live scoring snapshots.

Revenue

Q4 2026

$3.0B

Net Income

Q4 2026

$-1.8B

Free Cash Flow

Q4 2026

$-550.2M

Revenue & Net Income

Earnings Per Share

Key Financials Over Time

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Revenue

+34.2% YoY

$2.20BFY 2012

FY08 —FY09 $1.46BFY10 $1.64BFY12 $2.20B

Net Income

-7.5% YoY

$188.2MFY 2012

FY08 —FY09 $37.2MFY10 $203.3MFY12 $188.2M

Operating Income

-4.9% YoY

$307.3MFY 2012

FY08 —FY09 $292.5MFY10 $323.3MFY12 $307.3M

EPS (Diluted)

-4.4% YoY

$0.59FY 2012

FY08 —FY09 $0.12FY10 $0.62FY12 $0.59

Total Assets

+31.8% YoY

$2.69BFY 2012

FY08 —FY09 —FY10 $2.04BFY12 $2.69B

Total Debt

+25.5% YoY

$528.4MFY 2012

FY08 —FY09 —FY10 $421.1MFY12 $528.4M

Op. Cash Flow

-137.2% YoY

$-173.5MFY 2012

FY08 —FY09 $383.0MFY10 $465.8MFY12 $-173.5M

Metric	FY 2012	FY 2010	FY 2009	FY 2008
Revenue	$2.20B +34.2%	$1.64B +12.3%	$1.46B	—
Net Income	$188.2M -7.5%	$203.3M +446.3%	$37.2M	—
Operating Income	$307.3M -4.9%	$323.3M +10.5%	$292.5M	—
EPS (Diluted)	$0.59 -4.4%	$0.62 +439.1%	$0.12	—
Total Assets	$2.69B +31.8%	$2.04B	—	—
Total Debt	$528.4M +25.5%	$421.1M	—	—
Operating Cash Flow	$-173.5M -137.2%	$465.8M +21.6%	$383.0M	—

AI Insight: GPN Financial Trends

GPN's Q1 2026 shows severe deterioration with $1.8B net loss and negative operating cash flow of $289M, marking a sharp reversal from prior profitability.

• Revenue jumped from $2.4B in Q1 2025 to $3.0B in Q1 2026, showing 23% year-over-year growth.

• Net income collapsed from $306M profit in Q1 2025 to $1.8B loss in Q1 2026.

• Operating cash flow turned negative at $289M in Q1 2026 versus $555M positive in Q1 2025.

• Total debt increased from $17.5B in Q1 2025 to $24.3B in Q1 2026, rising 39%.

⚠ Operating income turned negative at $16M loss in Q1 2026 after consistent profitability in prior quarters.

⚠ Debt surge of $6.8B between Q4 2025 and Q1 2026 needs explanation given operational struggles.

AI Insight: GPN Ratio Trends

Global Payments suffered a dramatic deterioration in Q1 2026 with operating margin turning negative at -0.5% and net profit margin plunging to -60.6%.

• Operating margin collapsed from 8.8% in Q4 2025 to -0.5% in Q1 2026, marking the first negative quarter.

• Net profit margin crashed from 11.2% in Q4 2025 to -60.6% in Q1 2026, indicating severe profitability issues.

• ROE plummeted from 3.8% in Q4 2025 to -30.3% in Q1 2026, reflecting massive shareholder value destruction.

• Debt-to-equity ratio increased from 0.76 in Q3 2025 to 1.02 in Q1 2026, showing rising leverage.

⚠ ROIC turned negative at -0.1% in Q1 2026 after positive levels throughout 2024-2025, signaling capital allocation concerns.

⚠ The stark contrast between strong Q3 2025 performance and Q1 2026 collapse suggests potential one-off charges or operational disruption.

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Top Institutional Holders of GPN

GTCR LLC
$2.9B43,268,041 sh
BlackRock, Inc.
$1.3B18,893,974 sh
VANGUARD CAPITAL MANAGEMENT LLC
$994.9M14,782,400 sh
HARRIS ASSOCIATES L P
$797.9M11,855,322 sh
PZENA INVESTMENT MANAGEMENT LLC
$781.7M11,615,577 sh
STATE STREET CORP
$707.3M10,509,136 sh
VANGUARD PORTFOLIO MANAGEMENT LLC
$670.8M9,967,331 sh
AMERIPRISE FINANCIAL INC
$526.8M7,827,277 sh
Pinnacle Financial Partners, Inc.
$476.6M7,082,133 sh
GEODE CAPITAL MANAGEMENT, LLC
$433.2M6,461,104 sh

Fund	Value	Shares
GTCR LLC	$2.9B	43,268,041
BlackRock, Inc.	$1.3B	18,893,974
VANGUARD CAPITAL MANAGEMENT LLC	$994.9M	14,782,400
HARRIS ASSOCIATES L P	$797.9M	11,855,322
PZENA INVESTMENT MANAGEMENT LLC	$781.7M	11,615,577
STATE STREET CORP	$707.3M	10,509,136
VANGUARD PORTFOLIO MANAGEMENT LLC	$670.8M	9,967,331
AMERIPRISE FINANCIAL INC	$526.8M	7,827,277
Pinnacle Financial Partners, Inc.	$476.6M	7,082,133
GEODE CAPITAL MANAGEMENT, LLC	$433.2M	6,461,104

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13F Pro's AI-powered analysis of GLOBAL PAYMENTS INC (GPN) draws on SEC EDGAR-sourced fundamentals, institutional 13F holdings, and insider Form 4 transactions in the Industrials sector (listed on NYSE). The 32-signal AI Quality Score, current rank, and full bull/bear verdict for GPN are available on the GPN stock profile dashboard — with the same data, AI insights, ratios, and institutional activity refreshed after every 10-K, 10-Q, 13F, and Form 4 filing.

Which hedge funds own GPN?

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