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2. Global Payments Inc. (NYSE:GPN)

RBC Capital on February 19, 2026, raised its price target on Global Payments Inc. (NYSE:GPN) to $97 from $95 and maintained a Sector Perform rating, citing the company’s Q4 earnings beat. RBC Capital added that management’s FY26 guidance appears “appropriately level-set.”

The same day, TD Cowen increased its price target to $91 from $90 and kept a Hold rating, saying consistent standalone execution in Q4 capped off a healthy 2025 and set up the 2026 outlook. Also on February 19, UBS analyst Timothy Chiodo lifted the price target to $87 from $80 and maintained a Neutral rating. Timothy Chiodo said Global Payments introduced 2026 guidance for the combined company, building on 5% adjusted revenue growth in 2026, and highlighted ongoing go-to-market integration efforts that could benefit from broader global distribution.

On February 18, 2026, Global Payments reported Q4 adjusted EPS of $3.18 versus $3.16 consensus and adjusted revenue of $2.32B, in line with consensus. CEO Cameron Bready said, “2025 was a transformative year for Global Payments,” noting progress in repositioning the company as a unified operating platform while delivering financial results consistent with prior commitments.

Global Payments Inc. (NYSE:GPN) provides payment technology and software solutions for card, check, and digital-based payments across the Americas, Europe, and Asia-Pacific through its Merchant Solutions and Issuer Solutions segments.