Global Payments Inc. (GPN) reported Q4 2024 earnings with robust consumer spending leading to a profit rise; however, earnings and revenue missed estimates. The company has set a price target of $139 from $130 at RBC Capital. A significant volume of call options trading was observed. Quarterly dividends of $0.25 per share were disclosed, indicating stable regular returns for investors. Meanwhile, Stephens Inc. AR increased its GPN stakes by 5,866 shares while Equitable Trust Co. acquired 25,647 shares. Despite this, mixed sentiments persist. Concerns were raised regarding the company's ability to handle escalating costs, noted in its Q4 earnings miss. Notably, Banks of America issued a pessimistic forecast. Conversely, strong full-year 2024 financial outcomes were reported, with revenue growth beating expectations. The focus is on the company's moves, such as global payments CTO joining TSG to lead tech innovation, the planned divestment of AdvancedMD, and the initiation of a $250 million accelerated share buyback. The announcement of a future investor conference on September 24, 2024, may offer more detailed insight. As of now, stakes in GPN have been adjusted by various asset management companies.
Global Payments GPN News Analytics from Mon, 26 Aug 2024 07:00:00 GMT to Sat, 15 Feb 2025 16:20:55 GMT -
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- Information 7
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