Global Payments Inc. (GPN) Gross Margin: 67.31%
Is Global Payments Inc.’s gross margin high or low?
Global Payments Inc.'s gross margin of 67.31% is 12% above its 5-year average of 60.20%, near the high end of its 5-year range (50.82%–72.57%).
As of Wednesday, June 10, 2026. 0.55% below its 12-month average of 67.68%.
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GPN Gross Margin Metrics
GROSS MARGIN
67.31%
GROSS MARGIN AVG TTM
67.68%
GROSS MARGIN AVG 3Y
63.66%
GROSS MARGIN AVG 5Y
60.20%
GROSS MARGIN AVG 10Y
59.16%
GROSS MARGIN AVG 15Y
60.71%
GROSS MARGIN AVG 20Y
61.09%
CURRENT VS TTM AVG
-0.55%
CURRENT VS 3Y AVG
+5.73%
CURRENT VS 5Y AVG
+11.81%
CURRENT VS 10Y AVG
+13.77%
CURRENT VS 15Y AVG
+10.87%
CURRENT VS 20Y AVG
+10.19%
GPN Competitors' Gross Margin
| NAME | MARKET CAP | GROSS MARGIN | TTM | 3Y | 5Y |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Global Payments Inc. (GPN) | $14.79B | 67.31% | 67.68% | 63.66% | 60.20% |
| Brown & Brown, Inc. (BRO) | $20.40B | 59.38% | 68.27% | 58.37% | 54.11% |
| SoFi Technologies, Inc. (SOFI) | $20.43B | 76.02% | 72.40% | 75.46% | 77.83% |
| Loews Corporation (L) | $22.28B | 46.05% | 44.30% | 43.77% | 43.78% |
| Kinsale Capital Group, Inc. (KNSL) | $7.23B | 46.64% | 47.66% | 42.81% | 40.23% |
| Synchrony Financial (SYF) | $23.21B | 61.08% | 48.14% | 50.84% | 55.56% |
| Main Street Capital Corporation (MAIN) | $4.84B | 86.39% | 91.48% | 86.62% | 80.78% |
| Willis Towers Watson Public Limited Company (WTW) | $24.93B | 38.16% | 43.33% | 43.29% | 42.49% |
| Cincinnati Financial Corporation (CINF) | $25.91B | 50.29% | 49.76% | 42.59% | 45.82% |
| WisdomTree Artificial Intelligence and Innovation Fund (WTAI) | $583.13M | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A |
Gross Margin Analysis
Gross Margin
67.3%
(Revenue - COGS) / Revenue
Global Payments Inc. Gross Margin Formula & Definition
Gross Margin = Gross Profit / Revenue
Gross margin is the percentage of revenue remaining after the cost of goods sold, reflecting core product profitability.
Expanded definitions: Investopedia, Wikipedia, Corporate Finance Institute
Global Payments Inc. Gross Margin FAQ
- What is the gross margin for Global Payments Inc. (GPN)?
- The gross margin for GPN stock is 67.31%.
- Is Global Payments Inc.'s gross margin high or low?
- Global Payments Inc.'s gross margin of 67.31% is 12% above its 5-year average of 60.20%, near the high end of its 5-year range (50.82%–72.57%).
- What is the TTM average gross margin for Global Payments Inc. (GPN)?
- The TTM average gross margin for GPN stock is 67.68%.
- What is the 3Y average gross margin for Global Payments Inc. (GPN)?
- The 3Y average gross margin for GPN stock is 63.66%.
- What is the 5Y average gross margin for Global Payments Inc. (GPN)?
- The 5Y average gross margin for GPN stock is 60.20%.
- What is the 10Y average gross margin for Global Payments Inc. (GPN)?
- The 10Y average gross margin for GPN stock is 59.16%.
- What is the 15Y average gross margin for Global Payments Inc. (GPN)?
- The 15Y average gross margin for GPN stock is 60.71%.
- What is the 20Y average gross margin for Global Payments Inc. (GPN)?
- The 20Y average gross margin for GPN stock is 61.09%.
Global Payments Inc. Gross Margin History
| DATE | GROSS MARGIN |
|---|---|
| 2025-12-31 | 72.57% |
| 2024-12-31 | 62.79% |
| 2023-12-31 | 61.39% |
| 2022-12-31 | 57.90% |
| 2021-12-31 | 55.73% |
| 2020-12-31 | 50.82% |
| 2019-12-31 | 57.78% |
| 2018-12-31 | 67.47% |
| 2017-12-31 | 51.50% |
| 2016-12-31 | 52.43% |
| 2016-05-31 | 60.40% |
| 2015-05-31 | 63.33% |
| 2014-05-31 | 63.06% |
| 2013-05-31 | 64.12% |
| 2012-05-31 | 64.79% |
| 2011-05-31 | 65.33% |
| 2010-05-31 | 64.41% |
| 2009-05-31 | 62.61% |
| 2008-05-31 | 62.67% |
| 2007-05-31 | 60.92% |
| 2006-05-31 | 60.82% |
| 2005-05-31 | 57.00% |
| 2004-05-31 | 54.02% |
| 2003-05-31 | 49.56% |
| 2002-05-31 | 45.52% |
| 2001-05-31 | 45.53% |
| 2000-05-31 | 46.63% |
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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.
- Sector
- Financial Services
- Industry
- Financial - Credit Services
- CEO
- Cameron Bready