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Investing.com - Keefe, Bruyette & Woods has reiterated its Market Perform rating and $87.00 price target on Global Payments (NYSE:GPN) amid reports of a regulatory inquiry into the company’s Worldpay acquisition.
The UK Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) has reportedly begun a formal Phase 1 inquiry to determine whether Global Payments’ acquisition of Worldpay raises anticompetitive concerns.
KBW analyst Vasundhara Govil characterized the inquiry as "part of the normal process" in a research note released Wednesday.
The firm maintains there is "still likelihood for the deal to be approved as has been the case with prior deals," suggesting the regulatory scrutiny was anticipated.
Global Payments, a financial technology company that provides payment processing services, had previously announced its intention to acquire Worldpay to expand its global payment solutions capabilities.
In other recent news, Global Payments Inc. announced the U.S. availability of its Genius solution for enterprise customers. This unified commerce platform is designed to streamline operations in environments such as restaurants and sports venues by integrating various functionalities like point-of-sale and kitchen management into a single system. In financial updates, Global Payments reported its second-quarter earnings for 2025, delivering an earnings per share of $3.10, which exceeded analysts’ expectations of $3.05. The company’s adjusted net revenue grew by 5% on a constant currency basis, reaching $2.36 billion, though it fell slightly short of projections. Additionally, TD Cowen raised its price target for Global Payments to $92 from $84 while maintaining a Hold rating, reflecting an updated fiscal year EBITDA estimate. These developments indicate significant activity and interest surrounding Global Payments in the financial community.
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