Global Payments (GPN) Unveils AI-First Genius Handheld for Frontline Operations

Global Payments Inc. (NYSE:GPN) is one of the 12 Most Undervalued Stocks to Invest In.

On May 13, 2026, Global Payments Inc. (NYSE:GPN) unveiled an AI-first Genius handheld designed for frontline environments and AI-enabled business operations. The company said the handheld will include AI-powered voice ordering technology, allowing servers to speak with customers while the POS builds the ticket in the background, even in high-noise environments. Global Payments said the feature is meant to reduce the stress of recording orders and give servers more time to interact with customers.

On May 11, 2026, Global Payments Inc. (NYSE:GPN) announced that CKE Restaurants Holdings, Inc., which operates the Hardee’s and Carl’s Jr. quick-service restaurant brands, selected Global Payments as its exclusive U.S. point-of-sale and in-store payment solutions provider. CKE Restaurants will deploy Genius at more than 2,400 corporate and franchise restaurant locations across the U.S. David Rumph, president of the SMB business at Global Payments, said Genius is a “highly configurable and scalable” platform that can help optimize how customers place, pay for, and receive orders.

Global Payments (GPN) Unveils AI-First Genius Handheld for Frontline Operations

Earlier in May, Global Payments Inc. (NYSE:GPN) reported Q1 adjusted EPS of $2.96, ahead of the consensus estimate of $2.81. Adjusted revenue totaled $2.86B, above the consensus estimate of $2.82B. CEO Cameron Bready said the quarter reflected early momentum for Global Payments as a focused commerce solutions company, while citing progress on Worldpay integration, Genius expansion, and strategic initiatives.

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

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