Global Payments Declares $0.25 Quarterly Dividend
Global Payments Inc (NYSE: GPN), a provider of payment technology and software solutions, announced a quarterly cash dividend of $0.25 per share. The dividend will be paid to shareholders of record as of March 9, 2026.
Global Payments Inc (NYSE: GPN), a provider of payment technology and software solutions, announced a quarterly cash dividend of $0.25 per share. The dividend will be paid to shareholders of record as of March 9, 2026. Read more dividend announcements.
The board approved the dividend as part of a broader capital allocation plan that includes $2.5 billion in authorized share repurchases. The company expects to return over $2 billion to shareholders through repurchases and dividends in 2026.
| Dividend Details | Date |
|---|---|
| Amount per Share | $0.25 |
| Record Date | March 9, 2026 |
| Payment Date | March 30, 2026 |
| Frequency | Quarterly |
Financial Outlook and Strategic Actions
Global Payments issued guidance for 2026 calling for adjusted earnings per share of $13.80 to $14.00, representing growth of 13% to 15%. The company expects constant currency adjusted net revenue growth of approximately 5%, excluding dispositions.
The company announced it is entering into a $550 million accelerated share repurchase plan. CEO Cameron Bready stated the enhanced financial profile includes meaningful scale and strong cash flow generation following recent strategic moves.
Global Payments began accounting for its Issuer Solutions business as discontinued operations in the second quarter of 2025 following the announced divestiture to Fidelity National Information Services. The company expects adjusted operating margin expansion of approximately 150 basis points.
Global Payments also announced the appointment of Jennifer Bozeman Whyte as chief accounting officer and principal accounting officer, effective March 1, 2026.