Global Payments (LTS:0IW7) EPS (Basic): $-2.03 (TTM As of Mar. 2026)


LTS:0IW7 Global Payments Inc LTS:0IW7
77 GF Score
Price $66.81
GF Value $122.45
Valuation Possible Value Trap
! 3 Warning Signs
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What is Global Payments EPS (Basic)?

Global Payments LTS:0IW7 +4.72% 77 EPS (Basic) is $-2.03 as of Mar. 2026. GuruFocus rates LTS:0IW7 with a GF Score™ of 77/100 and a GF Value™ of $122.45 (Possible Value Trap). The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review.

Global Payments's basic earnings per share (Basic EPS) for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was $-6.59. Its basic earnings per share (Basic EPS) for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 was $-2.03.

Global Payments's EPS (Diluted) for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was $-6.59. Its EPS (Diluted) for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 was $-2.04.

Global Payments's EPS without NRI for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was $2.96. Its EPS without NRIearnings per share without non-recurring items for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 was 12.50.

During the past 12 months, Global Payments's average EPS without NRIGrowth Rate was 7.30% per year. During the past 3 years, the average EPS without NRI Growth Rate was 9.50% per year. During the past 5 years, the average EPS without NRI Growth Rate was 3.80% per year. During the past 10 years, the average EPS without NRI Growth Rate was 14.10% per year. Please click Growth Rate Calculation Example (GuruFocus) to see how GuruFocus calculates Wal-Mart Stores Inc (WMT)'s revenue growth rate. You can apply the same method to get the EPS without NRI Growth Rate using EPS without NRI data.

During the past 13 years, Global Payments's highest 3-Year average EPS without NRI Growth Rate was 95.70% per year. The lowest was -20.30% per year. And the median was 16.90% per year.

Global Payments  (LTS:0IW7) EPS (Basic) Explanation

EPS is the single most important variable used by Wall Street in determining the earnings power of a company. But investors need to be aware that Earnings per Share can be easily manipulated by adjusting depreciation and amortization rate or non-recurring items. That's why GuruFocus lists EPS without NRI, which better reflects the company's underlying performance.

Be Aware

Compared with Earnings per share, a company's cash flow is better indicator of the company's earnings power.

If a company's earnings per share is less than cash flow per share over long term, investors need to be cautious and find out why.

Global Payments EPS (Basic) Related Terms

Global Payments EPS (Basic) Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Global Payments's EPS (Basic) can be seen below:

* For Operating Data section: All numbers are indicated by the unit behind each term and all currency related amount are in USD.
* For other sections: All numbers are in millions except for per share data, ratio, and percentage. All currency related amount are indicated in the company's associated stock exchange currency.

Global Payments EPS (Basic) Chart

Global Payments Annual Data
Trend May16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
EPS (Basic)
Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 3.30 0.41 3.78 6.18 5.79

Global Payments Quarterly Data
Jun21 Sep21 Dec21 Mar22 Jun22 Sep22 Dec22 Mar23 Jun23 Sep23 Dec23 Mar24 Jun24 Sep24 Dec24 Mar25 Jun25 Sep25 Dec25 Mar26
EPS (Basic) Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 1.24 0.99 2.65 0.92 -6.59
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Global Payments EPS (Basic) Calculation

EPS (Basic) is a rough measurement of the amount of a company's profit that can be allocated to one share of its stock. Basic earnings per share (EPS) do not factor in the dilutive effects on convertible securities.

Global Payments's Basic EPS for the fiscal year that ended in Dec. 2025 is calculated as

Basic EPS (A: Dec. 2025 )=(Net Income-Preferred Dividends)/Shares Outstanding (Basic Average)
=(1400.107-0)/241.634
=5.79

Global Payments's Basic EPS for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 is calculated as

Basic EPS (Q: Mar. 2026 )=(Net Income-Preferred Dividends)/Shares Outstanding (Basic Average)
=(-1799.878-0)/273.223
=-6.59

EPS (Basic) for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 adds up the quarterly data reported by the company within the most recent 12 months, which was $-2.03

* For Operating Data section: All numbers are indicated by the unit behind each term and all currency related amount are in USD.
* For other sections: All numbers are in millions except for per share data, ratio, and percentage. All currency related amount are indicated in the company's associated stock exchange currency.

Frequently Asked Questions Learn more about EPS (Basic) →
What does a EPS (Basic) of $-2.03 mean?
Global Payments (LTS:0IW7) has a EPS (Basic) of $-2.03 as of Mar. 2026. Earnings per share (basic) equals net income divided by the standard, non-diluted average shares outstanding. View historical data on Global Payments and its competitors.
Is Global Payments' EPS (Basic) too high?
Global Payments' current EPS (Basic) is $-2.03. Overall, Global Payments has a GF Score™ of 77/100 and is considered Possible Value Trap, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Global Payments' EPS (Basic) compare to ULS and ARMK?
Global Payments' EPS (Basic) of $-2.03 can be compared against companies in the Business Services industry. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good EPS (Basic) for a Business Services company?
A good EPS (Basic) depends on the Business Services industry context. However, EPS (Basic) should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Use the industry distribution chart on this page to see where any company falls relative to its peers.
What does a high EPS (Basic) mean?
A high EPS (Basic) can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Earnings per share (basic) equals net income divided by the standard, non-diluted average shares outstanding. View historical data on Global Payments and its competitors. Global Payments's current EPS (Basic) is $-2.03. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Global Payments stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Global Payments (LTS:0IW7) is currently considered Possible Value Trap. The stock's GF Value™ is $122.45, compared to a current price of $66.81 — trading 45.4% below its estimated fair value. The current EPS (Basic) is $-2.03. Global Payments' overall GF Score™ is 77/100 with 3 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is EPS (Basic) calculated?
EPS (Basic) is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Global Payments (LTS:0IW7), the current EPS (Basic) is $-2.03 as of Mar. 2026. GuruFocus calculates this using data sourced from SEC filings and annual reports. See the calculation section and 30-year financial data on this page for the full breakdown.

Is Global Payments (LTS:0IW7) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Global Payments stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of $66.81 is trading 45.4% below its estimated GF Value™ of $122.45. GuruFocus considers Global Payments to be Possible Value Trap.

Key valuation signals for LTS:0IW7:

  • EPS (Basic): $-2.03
  • GF Value™: $122.45 vs. price of $66.81 (45.4% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 77/100 with 3 warning signs

No single metric tells the full story. See the LTS:0IW7 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.

Global Payments Business Description

Address 3550 Lenox Road, Atlanta, GA, USA, 30326
Global Payments is a leading provider of payment processing and software solutions and historically focused on serving small and midsize merchants. The Worldpay acquisition pushes the company into the large merchant space and expands the company's international operations. Following the Worldpay acquisition, the company will process almost $4 trilliion in payment volume.
77GF Score

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