GPN Trading Analysis - 09/16/2026 03:05 PM — TRU-SENTIMENT

GPN (Global Payments, Inc.) at $87.28. True Sentiment Balanced, delta 40-60 call 41% / put 59%, call $4,960 vs put $7,030. RSI 35.7.

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GPN Trading Analysis - 09/16/2026 03:05 PM — TRU-SENTIMENT

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GPN (Global Payments, Inc.) at $87.28. True Sentiment Balanced, delta 40-60 call 41% / put 59%, call $4,960 vs put $7,030. RSI 35.7.

Symbol
GPN
Price
$87.28
Article bias (separate from True Sentiment)
neutral
Conviction
medium
Published
2026-09-16 15:05:00 ET
Author
DeltaNeutral staff

TRUE SENTIMENT ANALYSIS (DELTA 40-60 OPTIONS)

True Sentiment Analysis (Delta 40-60 Options):

Overall Sentiment: Balanced
Call Dollar Volume: $4,960
Put Dollar Volume: $7,030
The put-call ratio suggests a slightly bearish or cautious sentiment in the near term.

Key Statistics: GPN

$88.98 +0.00%
52-Week Range
$61.16 - $95.88
Market Cap
$69.57B
P/E (TTM)
-29.56
PEG Ratio
N/A
Beta
N/A
Next Earnings
N/A
Avg Volume
$3.16M
Dividend Yield
N/A

Fundamental Snapshot

Valuation

P/E (Trailing)-29.56
P/E (Forward)N/A
PEG RatioN/A
Price/Book2.93

Profitability

EPS (Trailing)$-3.01
EPS (Forward)N/A
ROE-3.59%
Net Margin-8.34%

Financial Health

Revenue (TTM)$10.23B
Debt/Equity0.95
Free Cash FlowN/A
Rev GrowthN/A

Analyst Consensus

None
Target: $N/A
Based on None Analysts

📈 Analysis

News Headlines & Context:

Recent news headlines for GPN include:

  • Global Payments (GPN) has been in focus due to its position in the financial services sector, which has seen increased scrutiny and regulatory changes.
  • The company has been expanding its services and partnerships, aiming to enhance its offerings in the digital payments space.
  • Investors have been monitoring GPN's performance closely, given the overall market volatility and economic uncertainty.

These headlines suggest that GPN is operating in a dynamic environment with both opportunities and challenges. The technical and sentiment data provided may offer further insights into how these factors are influencing the stock.

Fundamental Analysis:

Based on the provided fundamentals:

  • Revenue: $10,230,917,000
  • Trailing EPS: -$3.01
  • Trailing P/E: -29.56
  • Price-to-Book: 2.93
  • Debt-to-Equity: 0.95
  • Return on Equity (ROE): -3.59%
  • Gross Margin: 63.90%
  • Operating Margin: 12.40%
  • Profit Margin: -8.34%

The negative EPS and profit margin indicate current challenges for GPN. The high debt-to-equity ratio and negative ROE are concerns. However, the gross and operating margins suggest some resilience in the business model. The fundamental picture appears mixed, with both positive and negative indicators.

Current Market Position:

Current price: $87.40

Recent price action shows volatility, with the stock experiencing fluctuations. Key support and resistance levels need to be identified from the technical analysis section.

Technical Analysis:

SMA Trends:

  • SMA 5: $88.68
  • SMA 20: $91.06
  • SMA 50: $86.59
The stock is currently below the 20-day SMA, indicating short-term bearishness. The 5-day SMA is also above the current price, suggesting recent downward momentum. RSI (14): 35.71, which is in the oversold territory, suggesting potential for a bounce. MACD: The MACD line is above the signal line, with a histogram of 0.08, indicating a bullish signal. Bollinger Bands: The stock price is near the lower band, which could act as support. 30-day High/Low: The stock has traded in a range of $84.20 to $95.88 over the last 30 days.

True Sentiment Analysis (Delta 40-60 Options):

Overall Sentiment: Balanced
Call Dollar Volume: $4,960
Put Dollar Volume: $7,030
The put-call ratio suggests a slightly bearish or cautious sentiment in the near term. Options Flow Sentiment: The sentiment is balanced, indicating no clear directional bias from options traders.

Key Price Levels:

Support levels: Around $86.79 (lower Bollinger Band) and $86.59 (50-day SMA). Resistance levels: $91.06 (20-day SMA) and $95.88 (30-day high).

25-Day Price Forecast:

Based on current trends and indicators:

GPN is projected for $84.50 to $90.20

The forecast considers the current price action, RSI momentum, MACD signals, and recent volatility (ATR). The 25-day projection reflects potential movement within the established trading range and near-term technical trends.

Defined Risk Strategy Recommendations:

Based on the $84.50 to $90.20 price projection:

  • Bull Call Spread: Buy 1 GPN 261016C00085000 call at $5.00, Sell 1 GPN 261016C00090000 call at $2.55. Net debit: $2.45. Breakeven: $87.45.
  • Bear Put Spread: Buy 1 GPN 261016P00087500 put at $3.40, Sell 1 GPN 261016P00082500 put at $1.55. Net debit: $1.85. Breakeven: $87.15.
  • Iron Condor: Sell 1 GPN 261016C00087500 call at $3.60, Buy 1 GPN 261016C00090000 call at $2.55, Sell 1 GPN 261016P00085000 put at $2.40, Buy 1 GPN 261016P00082500 put at $1.55. Net credit: $1.05.

Risk Factors:

  • Technical weaknesses if $86.59 (50-day SMA) is breached.
  • Volatility expansion could impact strategy performance.
  • Sentiment shifts if earnings or major announcements occur.

Summary & Conviction Level:

Overall bias: Neutral

Conviction level: Medium

One-line trade idea: Consider defined risk strategies like bull call spreads or iron condors given the balanced sentiment and technical indicators.


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