GPN Dividend History & Analysis | 1.2% Yield

GPN has a dividend yield of 1.2% and paid 1 USD per share in the last 12M. Complete payout history, full analyses and peer comparison.

Yield 12m 1.20%
Payout Ratio 11.1%
Growth Rate CAGR 5y 2.96%
Consistency Lifetime 94.4%
Yield on Cost 5y 0.52%
Payout FCF 11.2%
Streak Years 25
Dividend Rating 49.82%

Dividends Cash Amount per Share Yearly

This chart shows the yearly cash amount paid as dividends per share. The exact values for each year can be found in the structured dataset with the html-id #yearly_dividend_dataset below.
Dividend Growth Year over Year This chart shows the annual dividend growth rate compared to the previous year.
5 Years Chart with Price and Dividend Yield This chart shows the dividend yield and price over time. Price is displayed as gray area (left axis), yield as dark blue line (right axis), and average yield as orange dashed line.
■ Yield (right) | ■ Price (left) | ┅ Avg Yield
Total Return 12m: -33.7%
Total Return 5y: -62%

Top Dividend Payers in Transaction & Payment Processing Services

Top 3 Dividend Yields of Peer-Group
Symbol Market Cap USD Dividend Yield TTM Yield on Cost 5y
JKHY 13,022 M 1.34% 1.56%
V 634,576 M 0.72% 1.56%
MA 493,079 M 0.56% 0.96%
Top 4 Dividend Growth Rates of Peer-Group
Symbol Market Cap USD Growth Rate Consistency
V 634,576 M 16.3% 100%
MA 493,079 M 14.6% 96.9%
JKHY 13,022 M 5.97% 98.4%
FIS 26,610 M 0.63% 84.9%

GPN Dividend History: Last 50 Payments (USD) as of February 2026

Ex-Dividend Date Record Date Payment Date Period Dividend per Share Dividend Growth Rate QoQ Payout Yield
2025-12-12 2025-12-12 2025-12-26 Quarterly 0.25 0% 0.3%
2025-09-12 2025-09-12 2025-09-26 Quarterly 0.25 0% 0.29%
2025-06-13 2025-06-13 2025-06-27 Quarterly 0.25 0% 0.33%
2025-03-14 2025-03-14 2025-03-28 Quarterly 0.25 0% 0.27%
2024-12-13 2024-12-13 2024-12-27 Quarterly 0.25 0% 0.22%
2024-09-13 2024-09-13 2024-09-27 Quarterly 0.25 0% 0.23%
2024-06-14 2024-06-14 2024-06-28 Quarterly 0.25 0% 0.27%
2024-03-14 2024-03-15 2024-03-29 Quarterly 0.25 0% 0.19%
2023-12-14 2023-12-15 2023-12-29 Quarterly 0.25 0% 0.19%
2023-09-14 2023-09-15 2023-09-29 Quarterly 0.25 0% 0.2%
2023-06-14 2023-06-15 2023-06-30 Quarterly 0.25 0% 0.25%
2023-03-16 2023-03-17 2023-03-31 Quarterly 0.25 0% 0.25%
2022-12-15 2022-12-16 2022-12-30 Quarterly 0.25 0% 0.26%
2022-09-15 2022-09-16 2022-09-30 Quarterly 0.25 0% 0.19%
2022-06-09 2022-06-10 2022-06-24 Quarterly 0.25 0% 0.2%
2022-03-10 2022-03-11 2022-03-25 Quarterly 0.25 0% 0.2%
2021-12-15 2021-12-16 2021-12-30 Quarterly 0.25 0% 0.19%
2021-09-09 2021-09-10 2021-09-24 Quarterly 0.25 28.2% 0.15%
2021-06-10 2021-06-11 2021-06-25 Quarterly 0.195 0% 0.1%
2021-03-11 2021-03-12 2021-03-26 Quarterly 0.195 0% 0.09%
2020-12-16 2020-12-17 2020-12-31 Quarterly 0.195 0% N/A
2020-09-09 2020-09-10 2020-09-24 Quarterly 0.195 0% N/A
2020-06-11 2020-06-12 2020-06-26 Quarterly 0.195 0% N/A
2020-03-12 2020-03-13 2020-03-27 Quarterly 0.195 0% N/A
2019-12-12 2019-12-13 2019-12-27 Quarterly 0.195 1850% N/A
2019-09-12 2019-09-13 2019-09-27 Quarterly 0.01 0% N/A
2019-06-13 2019-06-14 2019-06-28 Quarterly 0.01 0% N/A
2019-03-14 2019-03-15 2019-03-29 Quarterly 0.01 0% N/A
2018-12-13 2018-12-14 2018-12-28 Quarterly 0.01 0% N/A
2018-09-13 2018-09-14 2018-09-28 Quarterly 0.01 0% N/A
2018-06-14 2018-06-15 2018-06-29 Quarterly 0.01 0% N/A
2018-03-15 2018-03-16 2018-03-30 Quarterly 0.01 0% N/A
2017-12-14 2017-12-15 2017-12-29 Quarterly 0.01 0% N/A
2017-09-14 2017-09-15 2017-09-29 Quarterly 0.01 -23.1% N/A
2017-06-07 2017-06-09 2017-06-23 Other 0.013 30% N/A
2017-02-08 2017-02-10 2017-02-24 Quarterly 0.01 0% N/A
2016-11-08 2016-11-11 2016-11-25 Quarterly 0.01 0% N/A
2016-08-10 2016-08-12 2016-08-26 Quarterly 0.01 0% N/A
2016-05-11 2016-05-13 2016-05-27 Quarterly 0.01 0% N/A
2016-02-10 2016-02-12 2016-02-26 Quarterly 0.01 0% N/A
2015-11-10 2015-11-13 2015-11-27 Quarterly 0.01 -50% N/A
2015-08-12 2015-08-14 2015-08-28 Quarterly 0.02 0% N/A
2015-05-13 2015-05-15 2015-05-29 Quarterly 0.02 0% N/A
2015-02-11 2015-02-13 2015-02-27 Quarterly 0.02 0% N/A
2014-11-12 2014-11-14 2014-11-28 Quarterly 0.02 0% N/A
2014-08-13 2014-08-15 2014-08-29 Quarterly 0.02 0% N/A
2014-05-14 2014-05-16 2014-05-30 Quarterly 0.02 0% N/A
2014-02-12 2014-02-14 2014-02-28 Quarterly 0.02 0% N/A
2013-11-13 2013-11-15 2013-11-29 Quarterly 0.02 0% N/A
2013-08-14 2013-08-16 2013-08-30 Quarterly 0.02 0% N/A

GPN Dividend FAQ

Global Payments Inc. (NYSE:GPN) delivers payment technology and software across card, check, and digital channels in the Americas, Europe, and APAC, operating through Merchant Solutions and Issuer Solutions. Merchant Solutions handles transaction processing, terminal services, security, and a suite of enterprise software (e.g., POS, analytics, payroll), while Issuer Solutions equips financial institutions and retailers with card-portfolio management, commercial payments, and AP/ERP integration tools. The company reaches customers via a direct sales force, trade associations, agents, VARs, and independent sales organizations, and has been in business since 1967 from its Atlanta headquarters.

What is the Dividend Yield of GPN?

As of February 2026, GPN`s dividend yield is 1.20%. This is calculated by dividing the trailing 12-month dividend rate (TTM rate) of 1.00 USD by the current share price of 72.86.

Does GPN pay a dividend?

As of February 2026, GPN paid a dividend of 1.00 USD in the last 12 months. The last dividend was paid on 2025-12-12 and the payout was 0.25 USD.

How often does GPN pay dividends?

GPN pays dividends quarterly. Over the last 12 months, GPN has issued 4 dividend payments. The last dividend payment was made on 2025-12-12.

GPN dividend forecast

Based on historical data, the forecasted dividends per share for GPN for the next 4 payments are between 0.307 (+22.8%) and 0.328 (+31.2%).
This represents a strong dividend growth compared to the last payment.

Will GPN pay dividends in 2026?

The latest dividend paid per share was 0.25 USD with an Ex-Dividend Date of 2025-12-12. The next Ex-Dividend date for Global Payments (GPN) is currently unknown.

What is the next Ex-Dividend Date for GPN?

The next Ex-Dividend date for Global Payments (GPN) is currently unknown. We automatically update the next Ex-Dividend date when it is announced.

What is the Dividend Growth of GPN?

GPN's average dividend growth rate over the past 5 years is 2.96% per year.
Strong growth: GPN's Dividend growth is outpacing inflation.

What is the Yield on Cost of GPN?

GPN's 5-Year Yield on Cost is 0.52%. If you bought GPN's shares at 191.80 USD five years ago, your current annual dividend income (1.00 USD per share, trailing 12 months) equals 0.52% of your original purchase price.

What is the Payout Consistency of GPN?

GPN Payout Consistency is 94.4%. The payout consistency is a proprietary measure of how consistently a company has paid dividends over its lifetime and blends growth rate, number of dividend payments, interruptions or lowering dividends into one number.
Very consistent: Global Payments has a strong track record of consistent dividend payments over its lifetime.

Does GPN have a good Dividend Yield?

GPN`s 1.20% Dividend Yield is considered as low. This is usually a sign of a growth company.

What is the Dividend Payout Ratio of GPN?

The Dividend Payout Ratio of GPN is 11.1%. Very low - Often a strong indicator of potential dividend growth.

What is the Dividend Rating of GPN?

GPN`s Overall Dividend Rating is 49.82%. Ratings surpassing 65% are regarded as acceptable, exceeding 75% are favorable and surpassing 85% are strong.

GPN Outstanding Shares Analysis

What is the Trend in GPN's Outstanding Shares?

Global Payments's outstanding shares have decreased by approximately 4.09% annually over the past 3 years (Trend Reliability: -100.0%).

Shareholder-friendly: The company is actively buying back shares, reducing the share count. This increases earnings per share and often leads to higher dividends per share over time, as profits are distributed among fewer shareholders.

Has GPN ever had a Stock Split?

Yes, the last stock split was on Nov 3, 2015 with a ratio of 2:1.

This was a forward split: Each share became 2 shares, lowering the price proportionally. The dividend per share was also adjusted downward by the same ratio, so total dividend income remained unchanged.

Year Number of Shares Annual Growth Rate
2000 105,244,000
2001 150,232,300 +42.75%
2002 150,544,700 +0.21%
2003 156,547,400 +3.99%
2004 159,850,800 +2.11%
2005 165,475,700 +3.52%
2006 161,914,300 -2.15%
2007 161,012,000 -0.56%
2008 162,314,000 +0.81%
2009 164,376,000 +1.27%
2010 160,688,000 -2.24%
2011 157,752,000 -1.83%
2012 158,124,000 +0.24%
2013 145,412,000 -8.04%
2014 135,474,000 -6.83%
2015 130,353,000 -3.78%
2016 153,991,000 +18.13%
2017 159,827,000 +3.79%
2018 158,711,000 -0.7%
2019 302,342,000 +90.5%
2020 300,493,000 -0.61%
2021 288,466,000 -4%
2022 265,963,000 -7.8%
2023 261,102,000 -1.83%
2024 251,766,000 -3.58%
2025 240,174,000 -4.6%

Key Metric Definitions

Dividend Yield
Annual dividend per share divided by current share price.
Payout Ratio
Percentage of earnings paid as dividends. Below 60% = safe, above 100% = unsustainable.
Payout FCF
Percentage of Free Cash Flow paid as dividends. More reliable than Payout Ratio since it measures actual cash.
Growth Rate (CAGR)
Compound annual growth rate of dividends over the last 5 years.
Consistency
Reliability of dividend payments over lifetime. Penalizes cuts and pauses.
Yield on Cost
Your effective yield if you bought 5 years ago. Shows dividend growth impact over time.
Streak
Consecutive years of dividend payments. 25+ years = Dividend Aristocrat.
Dividend Rating
Proprietary score (0-100) combining yield, growth, safety and consistency.

Last update: 2026-02-03 04:23