Global Payments Inc. GPN recently released its 2025 Commerce and Payment Trends Report, which provides key insights into the rapidly evolving landscape of payment technologies. This report highlights key trends and positions GPN as a forward-thinking leader in the payment solutions space.
With major trends like the rise of AI in payment systems, the shift to unified commerce platforms and the growing importance of digital security tools, GPN is expected to strengthen its role as a partner to businesses navigating the complexities of modern commerce.As AI and embedded payments continue to transform industries, GPN’s approach to integrating these technologies will keep it at the forefront of payment innovation.
With a focus on B2B (business to business) and SMBs (small and medium-sized businesses), GPN can tailor its solutions to meet the unique needs of these sectors, helping them streamline operations and enhance customer experiences. By highlighting the growing demand for unified platforms and secure digital payment systems, GPN can allocate its resources effectively.
POS’s emergence as a Place of Service also bodes well for GPN. The rising use of POS systems in business management should aid GPN’s merchant solutions business. This unit’s adjusted net revenues grew 7% year over year in the third quarter of 2024, driven by POS account growth. GPN’s plans to expand its POS solutions to new markets also bodes well. Global Payments is aiming for adjusted net revenue growth, excluding dispositions, in the mid-single-digit percentage range for 2025. It expects adjusted earnings per share growth of around 10% for 2025.
GPN’s Zacks Rank & Price Performance
GPN currently carries a Zacks Rank #3 (Hold)
In the past month, Global Payments’ shares have gained 11.9% compared with the industry’s 9.1% growth.
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