The UK Competition and Markets Authority Launches a Phase 1 Investigation into Global Payments Inc. (GPN)’s Proposed Acquisition of Worldpay

With significant upside potential, Global Payments Inc. (NYSE:GPN) secures a spot on our list of the 20 NYSE Stocks with the Lowest P/E Ratios.

The UK Competition and Markets Authority launched a Phase 1 investigation into Global Payments Inc. (NYSE:GPN)’s proposed purchase of Worldpay on September 17, 2025, prompting Keefe, Bruyette & Woods to reiterate its Market Perform rating and $87.00 price target on the company.

Similar to prior mergers, KBW said the deal still had a “high likelihood” of passing regulatory review and referred to the investigation as a standard step in the approval process. The development comes after Global Payments Inc. (NYSE:GPN) announced on September 10, 2025, that its Genius enterprise platform, a unified commerce system built for foodservice operators, stadiums, and restaurants, would be launched in the United States.

The platform supports multiple tender types by integrating digital signage, payments, kitchen management, and point-of-sale into a single stack. According to the company, the system already powers around 160 major sports venues, including those for all major U.S. professional leagues, and more than 51,000 restaurants globally.

Across the Americas, Europe, and Asia-Pacific, Global Payments Inc. (NYSE:GPN) provides software and payment technology solutions for digital, card, and check transactions through its Issuer Solutions and Merchant Solutions divisions. It is one of the Stocks with Low PE Ratio.

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