Global Payments Inc

GPN remains in a Stage 2 advancing regime with a Lockout Rally driving urgency-based continuation. The medium-term structure is bullish, marked by higher highs, higher lows, and acceptance above rising EMAs and the 50-day SMA despite an overarching long-term downtrend. While price and indicators sit in extreme overbought territory with an S-type candle at recent highs, the active Lockout Rally override justifies immediate participation. Execution is Buy Now, targeting the rising EMA support zone in line with the Free Cash Flow + Buybacks strategy.

• ↑Q1 2026 net revenue $2.86B (+5.5% YoY), adjusted operating margin 39.9%.
• ↑Committed to return $7B by 2027 via buybacks and dividends.
• ↓WorldPay integration risks may delay $600M synergy realization.