Global Payments Surges to 498th in Trading Activity as Volume Jumps 33.07% to 210 Million

On September 9, 2025, Global Payments (GPN) saw a trading volume of $0.21 billion, a 33.07% increase from the prior day, ranking 498th in market activity. The stock’s price movement remained neutral amid broader market dynamics.

The company announced a quarterly dividend of $0.25 per share, payable on September 26, yielding an annualized 1.1%. This follows its Q2 earnings report, where it exceeded estimates with $3.10 per share and 1.6% year-over-year revenue growth. Institutional investors adjusted stakes in the stock, with Front Street Capital Management reducing its position by 5.7% to 61,925 shares, while Estuary Capital Management increased holdings by 32.5% in the first quarter, holding 0.13% of the company valued at $31.18 million.

Other institutional activity included Golden State Wealth Management boosting its stake by 4,866.7%, and Tradewinds LLC establishing a new $685,000 position. Insider transactions saw General Counsel Dara L. Steele-Belkin sell 2,000 shares, reducing her ownership by 6.11%. Analyst ratings remained mixed, with upgrades from JPMorgan Chase and Mizuho offset by a downgrade from TD Cowen. The stock’s average target price stood at $112.21, with a consensus “Hold” rating.

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