Nomura Securities Starts Global Payments (GPN) at Reduce

Nomura Securities initiates coverage on Global Payments (NYSE: GPN) with a Reduce rating and a price target of $65.00.

Analyst Dan Dolev commented, "We initiate coverage of Global Payments Inc. (GPN) with a Reduce rating and a $65 target price. GPN has a history of ambitious targets and mixed results. While (relatively) new management vows to fix prior drags by lowering ISO exposure and focusing on direct revenue, other old practices, such as overly optimistic long-term targets and selective disclosures, linger. GPN remains a dominant acquirer, but, on balance, we see more hurdles than positives, including less stellar growth in legacy NA and HPY and a short-lived EU interchange benefit. Strong margin growth is a key positive, but high M&A synergy guidance leaves little room for upside surprise."

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Shares of Global Payments closed at $76.92 yesterday.

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