rewrite this title and make it good for SEOIs Global Payments Stock Underperforming the S&P 500?

With a market cap of $20.4 billion, Global Payments Inc. (GPN) is a leading provider of payment technology and software solutions worldwide. The company operates primarily through its Merchant Solutions and Issuer Solutions segments, offering businesses and financial institutions secure, seamless, and innovative payment processing and software services.

Companies valued over $10 billion are generally described as “large-cap” stocks, and Global Payments fits right into that category. With a global presence across the Americas, Europe, and Asia-Pacific, Global Payments continues to expand through strategic acquisitions, joint ventures, and advanced financial technology solutions.

Shares of the Atlanta, Georgia-based company have fallen 30.5% from its 52-week high of $120. Global Payments’ shares have increased 8.5% over the past three months, lagging behind the broader S&P 500 Index’s ($SPX) 9.7% gain over the same time frame.

In the longer term, GPN stock is down 25.6% on a YTD basis, underperforming SPX’s 12.5% rise. Moreover, shares of the company have dropped 24.9% over the past 52 weeks, compared to the 17.5% return of the SPX over the same time frame.

The stock has been trading below its 200-day moving average since late February.

Shares of Global Payments surged 9.1% on Aug. 6 after the company reported Q2 2025 adjusted EPS of $3.10, beating Wall Street estimates. Strong growth and margin expansion in both its Merchant Solutions and Issuer Solutions segments boosted investor confidence. Additionally, management raised full-year adjusted profit guidance to the upper end of its 10% – 11% range, while reaffirming progress on its $24.25 billion Worldpay acquisition, signaling stronger long-term growth prospects.

However, rival Copart, Inc. (CPRT) has shown a less pronounced decline than GPN stock. CPRT stock has decreased nearly 18% on a YTD basis and 5.4% over the past 52 weeks.

Despite the stock’s weak performance over the past year, analysts remain moderately optimistic on GPN. It has a consensus rating of “Moderate Buy” from the 31 analysts in coverage, and the mean price target of $105.72 is a premium of 27.5% to current levels.

On the date of publication, Sohini Mondal did not have (either directly or indirectly) positions in any of the securities mentioned in this article. All information and data in this article is solely for informational purposes. This article was originally published on Barchart.com