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Global Payments Inc. (GPN) Shares Outstanding: 0.24

Is Global Payments Inc.’s shares outstanding high or low?

Global Payments Inc.'s shares outstanding of 0.24 is 11% below its 5-year average of 0.27, near the low end of its 5-year range (0.24–0.30).

The shares outstanding for Global Payments Inc. (GPN) is 0.24. It is below its 12-month average by 2.94% (0.25).

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GPN Shares Outstanding
0.24-5.70% 1Y
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GPN Average Shares Outstanding Chart

GPN Current vs Average Shares Outstanding Chart

GPN Shares Outstanding Metrics

SHARES OUTSTANDING

0.24

SHARES OUTSTANDING AVG TTM

0.25

SHARES OUTSTANDING AVG 3Y

0.26

SHARES OUTSTANDING AVG 5Y

0.27

SHARES OUTSTANDING AVG 10Y

0.22

SHARES OUTSTANDING AVG 15Y

0.20

SHARES OUTSTANDING AVG 20Y

0.19

CURRENT VS TTM AVG

-2.94%

CURRENT VS 3Y AVG

-6.91%

CURRENT VS 5Y AVG

-11.31%

CURRENT VS 10Y AVG

+9.35%

CURRENT VS 15Y AVG

+21.28%

CURRENT VS 20Y AVG

+27.05%

Share Structure

Shares Outstanding

239.79M

Float Shares

N/A

Stock Price

$62.47

Market Cap

$14.8B

Annual Shares Outstanding History

YearWeighted Average SharesYoY Change
2025239.79M-5.70%
2024254.29M-2.62%
2023261.13M-5.11%
2022275.19M-5.97%
2021292.65M-2.19%
2020299.22M+50.90%
2019198.30M+24.97%
2018158.67M+2.60%
2017154.65M+16.91%
2016132.28M-9.41%
2016146.03M+8.92%
2015134.07M-7.05%
2014144.24M-7.26%
2013155.53M-1.35%
2012157.66M-1.26%
2011159.67M-1.53%
2010162.15M+1.14%
2009160.32M+0.81%
2008159.04M-1.01%
2007160.66M+1.75%
2006157.89M+2.95%
2005153.37M+1.93%
2004150.47M+1.76%
2003147.86M+0.79%
2002146.71M+28.62%
2001114.06M+7.00%
2000106.60M-

Relationship: Market Cap = Shares Outstanding × Stock Price

Key concepts:

  • Float shares: Shares available for public trading
  • Dilution: When new shares are issued, existing shareholders own less
  • Buybacks: Reduce share count, increasing EPS and ownership stake
  • Stock splits: Increase share count but don't change market cap

Global Payments Inc. Shares Outstanding Formula & Definition

Shares Outstanding represents the total number of shares issued by a company that are held by all shareholders. Changes in share count affect EPS and ownership dilution.

Expanded definitions: Investopedia, Wikipedia, Corporate Finance Institute

Global Payments Inc. Shares Outstanding FAQ

What is the shares outstanding for Global Payments Inc. (GPN)?
The shares outstanding for GPN stock is 0.24.
Is Global Payments Inc.'s shares outstanding high or low?
Global Payments Inc.'s shares outstanding of 0.24 is 11% below its 5-year average of 0.27, near the low end of its 5-year range (0.24–0.30).
What is the TTM average shares outstanding for Global Payments Inc. (GPN)?
The TTM average shares outstanding for GPN stock is 0.25.
What is the 3Y average shares outstanding for Global Payments Inc. (GPN)?
The 3Y average shares outstanding for GPN stock is 0.26.
What is the 5Y average shares outstanding for Global Payments Inc. (GPN)?
The 5Y average shares outstanding for GPN stock is 0.27.
What is the 10Y average shares outstanding for Global Payments Inc. (GPN)?
The 10Y average shares outstanding for GPN stock is 0.22.
What is the 15Y average shares outstanding for Global Payments Inc. (GPN)?
The 15Y average shares outstanding for GPN stock is 0.20.
What is the 20Y average shares outstanding for Global Payments Inc. (GPN)?
The 20Y average shares outstanding for GPN stock is 0.19.

Global Payments Inc. Shares Outstanding History

DATESHARES OUTSTANDING
2025-12-310.24
2024-12-310.25
2023-12-310.26
2022-12-310.28
2021-12-310.29
2020-12-310.30
2019-12-310.20
2018-12-310.16
2017-12-310.15
2016-12-310.15
2016-05-310.13
2015-05-310.13
2014-05-310.14
2013-05-310.16
2012-05-310.16
2011-05-310.16
2010-05-310.16
2009-05-310.16
2008-05-310.16
2007-05-310.16
2006-05-310.16
2005-05-310.15
2004-05-310.15
2003-05-310.15
2002-05-310.15
2001-05-310.11
2000-05-310.11

About Global Payments Inc.

Global Payments Inc. is a prominent provider of payment technology and software solutions, facilitating transactions across various forms including card, electronic, check, and digital payments. Its operations span the Americas, Europe, and the Asia-Pacific regions. The company's business is structured into three primary divisions: Merchant Solutions, Issuer Solutions, and Business and Consumer Solutions. The Merchant Solutions segment offers a comprehensive array of services designed to support businesses in managing their payment processing. These services include transaction authorization, settlement, funding, customer support, chargeback resolution, terminal rental and deployment, robust payment security, consolidated billing, and online reporting. Furthermore, this segment delivers specialized enterprise software solutions that help customers in diverse vertical markets streamline their business operations. It also provides various value-added services, such as point-of-sale (POS) systems, analytics and engagement tools, and even payroll and human capital management services. The Issuer Solutions segment empowers financial institutions and retailers by providing them with platforms to efficiently manage their card portfolios. Additionally, it supplies commercial payment and ePayables solutions specifically for businesses and government entities. Through its Business and Consumer Solutions segment, operating notably under the Netspend brand, the company addresses the financial needs of the underbanked, other consumers, and various businesses. This segment's offerings comprise general-purpose reloadable prepaid debit cards, payroll cards, demand deposit accounts, and other related financial services. Global Payments distributes its products and services through a multifaceted sales and marketing approach, leveraging its direct sales force, trade association partnerships, agent and enterprise software provider networks, referral arrangements with value-added resellers, and independent sales organizations. Founded in 1967, Global Payments Inc. is headquartered in Atlanta, Georgia.

Atlanta, GA
27,000 employees
Financial Services / Financial - Credit Services
Sector
Financial Services
Industry
Financial - Credit Services
CEO
Cameron Bready