GPN monthly performance report
View GPN's monthly returns, drawdown, and seasonality trends — updated every month.
GPN monthly report
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Key takeaways
- Global Payments (GPN) closed September 2026 at $85.06, down 6.58% for the month and −1.17% over the trailing 12 months.
- Year-to-date, GPN is +9.90%, underperforming the S&P 500 which has returned +11.70% YTD.
- The stock is trading +11.60% versus its 200-day moving average ($76.22), a bullish technical signal.
- Over the past three years, GPN has underperformed the S&P 500 by −102.71%, with a relative strength index reading of 40.2.
- Win rate over the trailing 39 months stands at 48.7% — 19 positive months versus 20 negative months.
Global Payments ended September 2026 at $85.06, posting a monthly return of −6.58%. The S&P 500 returned −0.70% over the same window, leaving relative performance at −5.88%.
The current quarter stands at +17.23% (Q3 2026 (QTD)), while medium-term trend remains constructive: price is +11.60% versus the 200-day moving average ($76.22).
Year-to-date, GPN is +9.90% against SPY +11.70%, a gap of −1.80%. The stock is currently −11.28% below its 52-week high, with maximum 3-year drawdown at −55.05%.
| Period | GPN | S&P 500 (SPY) | Excess return |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 Day | −0.40% | −0.12% | −0.28% |
| 1 Week | −3.66% | −0.34% | −3.32% |
| 1 Month | −6.58% | −0.70% | −5.88% |
| 3 Months | +24.19% | +2.80% | +21.40% |
| 6 Months | +23.87% | +13.85% | +10.02% |
| YTD | +9.90% | +11.70% | −1.80% |
| 12 Months | −1.17% | +15.01% | −16.19% |
| 3 Years | −31.01% | +71.69% | −102.71% |
| Rank | Month | Return |
|---|---|---|
| #1 | Jul 2026 | +15.88% |
| #2 | Aug 2023 | +14.91% |
| #3 | Nov 2024 | +14.70% |
| #4 | Jul 2023 | +11.91% |
| #5 | Aug 2025 | +11.09% |
| Rank | Month | Return |
|---|---|---|
| #1 | Apr 2025 | −22.07% |
| #2 | May 2024 | −17.04% |
| #3 | Mar 2026 | −11.98% |
| #4 | Sep 2023 | −8.92% |
| #5 | Apr 2024 | −8.15% |
| Quarter | Return |
|---|---|
| Q2 2025 | −18.26% |
| Q3 2025 | +3.80% |
| Q4 2025 | −6.84% |
| Q1 2026 | −13.05% |
| Q2 2026 | +7.82% |
| Q3 2026 (QTD) | +17.23% |
| Year | Return |
|---|---|
| 2023 | +27.87% |
| 2024 | −11.76% |
| 2025 | −30.93% |
| 2026 | +9.90% |
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| 52-Week High | $95.88 (2026-08-24) |
| 52-Week Low | $61.17 (2026-06-11) |
| Current Price | $85.06 |
| 200-Day Moving Average | $76.22 |
| Price vs 200DMA | +11.60% |
| 3-Year Maximum Drawdown | −55.05% (2026-06-10) |
| Current Drawdown from 52W High | −11.28% |
| RS metric | Value |
|---|---|
| RS Index (3-year, rebased to 100) | 40.2 |
| 3-Year Excess Return vs S&P 500 | −102.71% |
| RS Peak | 100.9 (Jan 2024) |
| RS Trough | 31 (Jun 2026) |
| Status | Underperforming Benchmark |
Frequently asked questions
What was GPN's return for this report period?
GPN returned −6.58% in the latest monthly window ending 2026-09-18.
Has GPN outperformed SPY year to date?
YTD GPN: +9.90% vs SPY: +11.70%.
What is GPN's 12-month return?
−1.17% over the trailing 12 months.
Is GPN above or below its 200-day moving average?
Price is +11.60% versus 200DMA ($76.22).
What is the maximum drawdown in the 3-year window?
−55.05% on 2026-06-10.