Global Payments (GPN) Dividend History & Yield
Global Payments (GPN) has increased its dividend for multiple years and currently yields 1.41%. The most recent dividend was $0.2500/share on Mar 30, 2026, paid Quarterly.
Current Yield
1.41%
TTM Dividend/Share
$1.00
Payment Frequency
Quarterly
Payout Ratio
17.0%
Consecutive Growth Years
0
Div Growth (1Y CAGR)
0.00%
Div Growth (5Y CAGR)
5.09%
Div Growth (10Y CAGR)
37.97%
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Dividend health
Chowder score
6.5%
FCF payout ratio
6.4%
Net debt / EBITDA
5.7x
Interest coverage
2.00x
ROIC (TTM)
-0.5%
Dividend Safety Score
3 out of 8 checks passed
Payout ratio below 75%
Payout ratio is 17.0%, well below the 75% threshold.
Free cash flow covers dividend
FCF/share ($8.50) covers dividend/share ($1.00).
No dividend cuts in 10+ years
1 dividend cut(s) in the last 10 years.
Positive earnings growth trend
Earnings per share have declined over the past 5 years.
10+ years of consecutive growth
Only 0 consecutive year(s) of dividend growth.
FCF payout ratio below 70%
FCF payout ratio is 6.4%, below the 70% threshold.
Net Debt/EBITDA below 3x
Net Debt/EBITDA is 5.7x.
Dividend growth ≤ earnings growth (5Y)
Earnings are negative while dividends are still growing — unsustainable.
Per-payment dividend history
Ex-date Jun 12, 2026
- Payment date
- Jun 26, 2026
- Dividend
- $0.2500
- Adj. dividend
- $0.2500
Ex-date Mar 9, 2026
- Payment date
- Mar 30, 2026
- Dividend
- $0.2500
- Adj. dividend
- $0.2500
Ex-date Dec 12, 2025
- Payment date
- Dec 26, 2025
- Dividend
- $0.2500
- Adj. dividend
- $0.2500
Ex-date Sep 12, 2025
- Payment date
- Sep 26, 2025
- Dividend
- $0.2500
- Adj. dividend
- $0.2500
Ex-date Jun 13, 2025
- Payment date
- Jun 27, 2025
- Dividend
- $0.2500
- Adj. dividend
- $0.2500
Ex-date Mar 14, 2025
- Payment date
- Mar 28, 2025
- Dividend
- $0.2500
- Adj. dividend
- $0.2500
Ex-date Dec 13, 2024
- Payment date
- Dec 27, 2024
- Dividend
- $0.2500
- Adj. dividend
- $0.2500
Ex-date Sep 13, 2024
- Payment date
- Sep 27, 2024
- Dividend
- $0.2500
- Adj. dividend
- $0.2500
Ex-date Jun 14, 2024
- Payment date
- Jun 28, 2024
- Dividend
- $0.2500
- Adj. dividend
- $0.2500
Ex-date Mar 14, 2024
- Payment date
- Mar 29, 2024
- Dividend
- $0.2500
- Adj. dividend
- $0.2500
Ex-date Dec 14, 2023
- Payment date
- Dec 29, 2023
- Dividend
- $0.2500
- Adj. dividend
- $0.2500
Ex-date Sep 14, 2023
- Payment date
- Sep 29, 2023
- Dividend
- $0.2500
- Adj. dividend
- $0.2500
| Ex-Date | Payment Date | Dividend | Adj. Dividend |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 12, 2026 | Jun 26, 2026 | $0.2500 | $0.2500 |
| Mar 9, 2026 | Mar 30, 2026 | $0.2500 | $0.2500 |
| Dec 12, 2025 | Dec 26, 2025 | $0.2500 | $0.2500 |
| Sep 12, 2025 | Sep 26, 2025 | $0.2500 | $0.2500 |
| Jun 13, 2025 | Jun 27, 2025 | $0.2500 | $0.2500 |
| Mar 14, 2025 | Mar 28, 2025 | $0.2500 | $0.2500 |
| Dec 13, 2024 | Dec 27, 2024 | $0.2500 | $0.2500 |
| Sep 13, 2024 | Sep 27, 2024 | $0.2500 | $0.2500 |
| Jun 14, 2024 | Jun 28, 2024 | $0.2500 | $0.2500 |
| Mar 14, 2024 | Mar 29, 2024 | $0.2500 | $0.2500 |
| Dec 14, 2023 | Dec 29, 2023 | $0.2500 | $0.2500 |
| Sep 14, 2023 | Sep 29, 2023 | $0.2500 | $0.2500 |
Historical Dividend Yield
Dividend Growth
Dividend Increase Track Record
The table shows 5 year-over-year increases across 24 calendar years of data (2002–2025).
| Year | Previous DPS | New DPS | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $1.0000 | — | — |
| 2025 | $1.0000 | $1.0000 | 0.0% |
| 2024 | $1.0000 | $1.0000 | 0.0% |
| 2023 | $1.0000 | $1.0000 | 0.0% |
| 2022 | $0.8900 | $1.0000 | +12.4% |
| 2021 | $0.7800 | $0.8900 | +14.1% |
| 2020 | $0.2250 | $0.7800 | +246.7% |
| 2019 | $0.0400 | $0.2250 | +462.5% |
| 2018 | $0.0433 | $0.0400 | -7.6% |
| 2017 | $0.0400 | $0.0433 | +8.3% |
| 2016 | $0.0400 | $0.0400 | 0.0% |
| 2015 | $0.0400 | $0.0400 | 0.0% |
| 2014 | $0.0400 | $0.0400 | 0.0% |
| 2013 | $0.0400 | $0.0400 | 0.0% |
| 2012 | $0.0400 | $0.0400 | 0.0% |
| 2011 | $0.0400 | $0.0400 | 0.0% |
| 2010 | $0.0400 | $0.0400 | 0.0% |
| 2009 | $0.0400 | $0.0400 | 0.0% |
| 2008 | $0.0400 | $0.0400 | 0.0% |
| 2007 | $0.0400 | $0.0400 | 0.0% |
| 2006 | $0.0400 | $0.0400 | 0.0% |
| 2005 | $0.0400 | $0.0400 | 0.0% |
| 2004 | $0.0400 | $0.0400 | 0.0% |
| 2003 | $0.0400 | $0.0400 | 0.0% |
| 2002 | — | $0.0400 | — |
DPS sums split-adjusted amounts (adj. dividend) by ex-dividend calendar year—the same basis as the Adj. Dividend column in Dividend Payment History. The Dividend column can differ after stock splits. This table uses four decimals per annual total so the Change column matches the shown amounts; each payment row in Dividend Payment History also uses four.
Cash dividends paid (USD) — TTM and history
Trailing-twelve-month and annual common dividends paid for Global Payments (GPN) from the consolidated cash flow statement, in USD as filed.
Latest period
$245.64M
YoY change
-5.7%
5Y CAGR
+0.5%
Peak year (2022)
$273.95M
Latest annual
$238.52M
Cash dividends paid over time for Global Payments (GPN)
Per-period cash dividends paid
Cash dividends paid annual + quarterly history for Global Payments (GPN)
| Fiscal year | Period ended | Reported | Dividends Paid | YoY | YoY change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $238.52M | -5.7% | -$14.29M | ||
| 2024 | $252.81M | -2.9% | -$7.62M | ||
| 2023 | $260.43M | -4.9% | -$13.52M | ||
| 2022 | $273.95M | +5.5% | +$14.23M | ||
| 2021 | $259.73M | +11.4% | +$26.51M | ||
| 2020 | $233.22M | +168.9% | +$146.48M | ||
| 2019 | $86.74M | +1269.8% | +$80.41M | ||
| 2018 | $6.33M | -5.9% | -$400,000 | ||
| 2017 | $6.73M | +14.0% | +$826,000 | ||
| 2016 | $5.91M | +8.6% | +$467,000 | ||
| 2015 | $5.44M | +1.9% | +$99,000 | ||
| 2014 | $5.34M | -7.2% | -$417,000 | ||
| 2013 | $5.76M | -7.1% | -$441,000 | ||
| 2012 | $6.20M | -1.8% | -$113,000 | ||
| 2011 | $6.31M | -1.2% | -$77,000 | ||
| 2010 | $6.39M | -1.7% | -$109,000 | ||
| 2009 | $6.50M | +1.2% | +$80,000 | ||
| 2008 | $6.42M | +0.6% | +$40,000 | ||
| 2007 | $6.38M | -1.0% | -$65,000 | ||
| 2006 | $6.44M | +1.7% | +$106,000 | ||
| 2005 | $6.34M | +2.1% | +$131,000 | ||
| 2004 | $6.21M | +2.9% | +$175,000 | ||
| 2003 | $6.03M | +1.9% | +$112,000 | ||
| 2002 | $5.92M | +1.0% | +$61,000 | ||
| 2001 | $5.86M | +301.4% | +$4.40M | ||
| 2000 | $1.46M | -66.7% | -$2.92M | ||
| 1999 | $4.38M | — | — |
Global Payments (GPN) most recent annual dividends paid stands at $238.52M (2025) – declined 5.7% year-over-year.
Through 2020–2025 (5 years), Global Payments dividends paid delivered a +0.5% annualised rate; with the latest reading among the more recent periods of the dataset.
Between 2022 and 2025, Global Payments dividends paid declined 12.9%, falling from $273.95M to $238.52M.
The dataset's maximum dividends paid sits at $273.95M (2022); the minimum reading of $1.46M dates to 2000.
Among 8 Financial Services peers, Global Payments (GPN) ranks 8th; the peer median for dividends paid is $5.36B.
Global Payments Dividends Paid 2025: $238.52M
Global Payments dividends paid in 2025 was $238.52M, declined 5.7% below 2024.
Global Payments Dividends Paid 2024: $252.81M
Global Payments dividends paid in 2024 was $252.81M, edged down 2.9% below 2023.
Global Payments Dividends Paid 2023: $260.43M
Global Payments dividends paid in 2023 was $260.43M, edged down 4.9% below 2022.
Global Payments Dividends Paid 2022: $273.95M
Global Payments dividends paid in 2022 was $273.95M, grew 5.5% from 2021. This figure represents the highest annual value in the available history.
Global Payments Dividends Paid 2021: $259.73M
Global Payments dividends paid in 2021 was $259.73M.
See more financial history for Global Payments (GPN).
Sector peers by dividends paid
Companies in the same sector as Global Payments, ranked by their latest dividends paid.
| Company | Dividends Paid | Sector |
|---|---|---|
| JPMorgan Chase (JPM) | $16.63B | Financial Services |
| Bank of America (BAC) | $9.56B | Financial Services |
| Morgan Stanley (MS) | $6.59B | Financial Services |
| Wells Fargo (WFC) | $5.43B | Financial Services |
| Goldman Sachs (GS) | $5.28B | Financial Services |
| Visa (V) | $4.63B | Financial Services |
| Mastercard (MA) | $2.76B | Financial Services |
| Berkshire Hathaway (BRK-B) | $0 | Financial Services |
Frequently asked questions
Does Global Payments pay dividends?
Yes, Global Payments (GPN) pays quarterly dividends of approximately $1.00 per share annually, yielding 1.41%.
What is Global Payments's dividend yield?
Global Payments (GPN) has a current dividend yield of 1.41%.
Is Global Payments's dividend safe?
Global Payments (GPN) passes 3 out of 8 dividend safety checks. See the detailed breakdown above for each criterion.
How many consecutive years has Global Payments increased its dividend?
Global Payments (GPN) has 0 consecutive years of dividend increases.
What is Global Payments's dividend payout ratio?
Global Payments (GPN) has a dividend payout ratio of 17.0%. Sourced from vendor ratio data (fiscal year or latest period).
What is Global Payments's dividends paid?
Latest reported dividends paid for Global Payments (GPN) is $245.64M (period ending March 31, 2026).
How has Global Payments dividends paid changed year-over-year?
Global Payments (GPN) dividends paid changed -5.7% year-over-year on the latest annual filing.
What is the long-term growth rate of Global Payments dividends paid?
Global Payments (GPN) dividends paid compound annual growth rate is +0.5% over the most recent 5 years available.
When did Global Payments dividends paid hit its highest annual value?
Global Payments dividends paid reached its highest annual value of $273.95M in 2022.
What was Global Payments dividends paid in 2024?
Global Payments (GPN) dividends paid in 2024 was $252.81M.
What was Global Payments dividends paid in 2025?
Global Payments (GPN) dividends paid in 2025 was $238.52M.
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