Shift4 Payments, Inc. (FOUR)

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Key Metrics & Ratings

  • symbol FOUR
  • Rev/Share 51.2775
  • Book/Share 15.0073
  • PB 7.9799
  • Debt/Equity 3.5792
  • CurrentRatio 1.3597
  • ROIC -0.8203

 

  • MktCap 6403710574.0
  • FreeCF/Share 6.9793
  • PFCF 13.5528
  • PE 29.4268
  • Debt/Assets 0.576
  • DivYield 0
  • ROE 0.2795

 

  • Rating B
  • Score 3
  • Recommendation Neutral
  • P/E Score 2
  • DCF Score 3
  • P/B Score 1
  • D/E Score 1

Recent Analyst Ratings

Type Ticker Analyst Firm Previous Rating Current Rating Previous Price Target Current Price Target Date
Initiation FOUR Truist -- Hold -- $97 June 2, 2025
Upgrade FOUR Raymond James Outperform Strong Buy -- $140 March 10, 2025
Initiation FOUR Deutsche Bank -- Hold -- $120 Feb. 3, 2025
Downgrade FOUR Keefe Bruyette Outperform Market Perform -- $112 Dec. 9, 2024
Downgrade FOUR The Benchmark Company Buy Hold -- -- Dec. 5, 2024
Downgrade FOUR BofA Securities Buy Neutral -- -- Dec. 4, 2024
Initiation FOUR Barclays -- Overweight -- $120 Oct. 9, 2024
Initiation FOUR Oppenheimer -- Outperform -- $109 Oct. 1, 2024

News

The Preferred Stock IPO Market 'Unfroze' In May
FOUR, MFIN, WTFC
Published: June 01, 2025 by: Seeking Alpha
Sentiment: Positive

Summarized key new preferred stock and exchange traded debt offerings, highlighting dividend rates, conversion terms, and credit ratings for each issue. Explained how retail investors can access newly issued preferred shares at wholesale prices via OTC trading before permanent exchange listing. Discussed the challenges of non-standardized preferred stock trading symbols across brokers and provided resources for cross-referencing.

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Top Mobile Payments Stocks to Add to Your Portfolio Right Now
FOUR, GDOT, MQ, VYX
Published: May 29, 2025 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Positive

Mobile payments surge as GDOT, MQ, VYX and FOUR roll out innovations to boost volume, streamline checkout, and expand global reach.

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PSFE vs. FOUR: Which Stock Is the Better Value Option?
FOUR, PSFE
Published: May 23, 2025 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Neutral

Investors with an interest in Financial Transaction Services stocks have likely encountered both Paysafe Limited (PSFE) and Shift4 Payments (FOUR). But which of these two stocks offers value investors a better bang for their buck right now?

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Here is Why Growth Investors Should Buy Shift4 Payments (FOUR) Now
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Published: May 21, 2025 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Positive

Shift4 Payments (FOUR) possesses solid growth attributes, which could help it handily outperform the market.

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Wall Street Analysts Think Shift4 Payments (FOUR) Could Surge 27.22%: Read This Before Placing a Bet
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Published: May 21, 2025 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Positive

The average of price targets set by Wall Street analysts indicates a potential upside of 27.2% in Shift4 Payments (FOUR). While the effectiveness of this highly sought-after metric is questionable, the positive trend in earnings estimate revisions might translate into an upside in the stock.

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Shift4 Further Extends Previously Announced Tender Offer to Acquire Global Blue
FOUR, GB
Published: May 21, 2025 by: Business Wire
Sentiment: Neutral

CENTER VALLEY, Pa.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Shift4 Payments, Inc. (“Shift4”) (NYSE: FOUR), announced today that it is further extending its previously announced all-cash tender offer through its indirect wholly owned subsidiary, GT Holding 1 GmbH, a Swiss limited liability company (“Merger Sub”), to purchase all of the outstanding shares of Global Blue Group Holding AG (“Global Blue”) (NYSE: GB) pursuant to the previously announced transaction agreement, dated as of February 16, 2025 between Global Bl.

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Shift4 Further Extends Previously Announced Tender Offer to Acquire Global Blue
FOUR, GB
Published: May 07, 2025 by: Business Wire
Sentiment: Neutral

CENTER VALLEY, Pa.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Shift4 Payments, Inc. (“Shift4”) (NYSE: FOUR), announced today that it is further extending its previously announced all-cash tender offer through its indirect wholly owned subsidiary, GT Holding 1 GmbH, a Swiss limited liability company (“Merger Sub”), to purchase all of the outstanding shares of Global Blue Group Holding AG (“Global Blue”) (NYSE: GB) pursuant to the previously announced transaction agreement, dated as of February 16, 2025 between Global Bl.

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Shift4 Payments: Company Is Buying Shares, Should You
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Published: May 06, 2025 by: Seeking Alpha
Sentiment: Positive

Shift4 Payments has done a great job diversifying and expanding into enterprise clients and Unified Commerce, helping improve resiliency against macroeconomic impacts and consumer spending slowdowns. FOUR's adjusted EBITDA margins are robust at 45.7%, supporting its premium valuation, with a P/E ratio of ~15.8x, indicating potential upside for long-term investors. Current growth prospects and valuation indicate more upside reward than downside risk.

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Looking for a Growth Stock? 3 Reasons Why Shift4 Payments (FOUR) is a Solid Choice
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Published: May 05, 2025 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Positive

Shift4 Payments (FOUR) possesses solid growth attributes, which could help it handily outperform the market.

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Why Shift4 Payments (FOUR) Might be Well Poised for a Surge
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Published: May 05, 2025 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Positive

Shift4 Payments (FOUR) shares have started gaining and might continue moving higher in the near term, as indicated by solid earnings estimate revisions.

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Shift4 Payments (FOUR) Upgraded to Buy: What Does It Mean for the Stock?
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Published: May 05, 2025 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Positive

Shift4 Payments (FOUR) might move higher on growing optimism about its earnings prospects, which is reflected by its upgrade to a Zacks Rank #2 (Buy).

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Wall Street Analysts Believe Shift4 Payments (FOUR) Could Rally 41.2%: Here's is How to Trade
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Published: May 05, 2025 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Positive

The mean of analysts' price targets for Shift4 Payments (FOUR) points to a 41.2% upside in the stock. While this highly sought-after metric has not proven reasonably effective, strong agreement among analysts in raising earnings estimates does indicate an upside in the stock.

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Shift4 Payments Announces Senior Notes Offering
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Published: May 01, 2025 by: Business Wire
Sentiment: Neutral

CENTER VALLEY, Pa.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Shift4 Payments, Inc. (NYSE: FOUR), a leader in integrated payments and commerce technology, today announced that its subsidiaries, Shift4 Payments, LLC (“Shift4”) and Shift4 Payments Finance Sub, Inc., are proposing to offer €680,000,000 aggregate principal amount of senior notes (the “Notes”) in a private offering that is exempt from the registration requirements of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended (the “Securities Act”). The Notes will be guaranteed.

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Shift4 Announces Upsize and Pricing of Offering of Series A Mandatory Convertible Preferred Stock
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Published: May 01, 2025 by: Business Wire
Sentiment: Neutral

CENTER VALLEY, Pa.--(BUSINESS WIRE)---- $FOUR--Shift4 Payments, Inc. (NYSE: FOUR)(“Shift4” or the “Company”), a leader in integrated payments and commerce technology, today announced the pricing of its previously announced underwritten public offering (the “Offering”) of 8,750,000 shares of Series A Mandatory Convertible Preferred Stock, par value $0.0001 per share (“Mandatory Convertible Preferred Stock”), of the Company at a public offering price of $100.00 per share of Mandatory Convertible Preferred.

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Shift4 Announces Launch of Offering of Series A Mandatory Convertible Preferred Stock
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Published: April 30, 2025 by: Business Wire
Sentiment: Neutral

CENTER VALLEY, Pa.--(BUSINESS WIRE)---- $FOUR--Shift4 Payments, Inc. (NYSE: FOUR) (“Shift4” or the “Company”), a leader in integrated payments and commerce technology, today announced the launch of an underwritten public offering (the “Offering”) of 7,500,000 shares of Series A Mandatory Convertible Preferred Stock, par value $0.0001 per share (“Mandatory Convertible Preferred Stock”), of the Company, subject to market conditions. Shift4 expects to grant to the underwriters of the Offering a 30-day optio.

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Shift4 Payments Q1 Earnings: Capitalizing On Payment Tech Growth
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Published: April 30, 2025 by: Seeking Alpha
Sentiment: Positive

The payments industry is evolving rapidly, and Shift4 Payments is poised for significant growth, especially with the recent leadership change and strong earnings performance. Shift4's Q1 payment volume increased by 35% year-over-year, with organic revenue growth expected to be +20% for 2025, driven by innovations like SkyTab. The acquisition of Global Blue for $2.5 billion will expand Shift4's global footprint and enhance cross-sell opportunities, despite competitive pressures from larger fintech firms.

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Shift4 Payments, Inc. (FOUR) Q1 2025 Earnings Call Transcript
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Published: April 29, 2025 by: Seeking Alpha
Sentiment: Neutral

Shift4 Payments, Inc. (NYSE:FOUR ) Q1 2025 Earnings Conference Call April 29, 2025 8:30 AM ET Company Participants Tom McCrohan - EVP, IR Taylor Lauber - President and Incoming CEO Nancy Disman - CFO Conference Call Participants Rayna Kumar - Oppenheimer Darrin Peller - Wolfe Research Adam Frisch - Evercore ISI Timothy Chiodo - UBS Andrew Harte - BTIG Andrew Jeffrey - William Blair Andrew Bauch - Wells Fargo Dominic Ball - Redburn Atlantic Matt O'Neill - FT Partners Jamie Friedman - Susquehanna Financial Jeff Cantwell - Seaport Research Andrew Schmidt - Citi Operator Greetings. Welcome to the Shift4 First …

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Shift4 shares surge 11% on earnings beat as fintech stocks climb on results and upgrades
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Published: April 29, 2025 by: CNBC
Sentiment: Positive

Shift4 stock jumped 11% after the company raised its full-year guidance and topped expectations on payment volume. Upstart gained on a Bank of America upgrade citing improved fundamentals, stronger funding, and diversification beyond subprime loans.

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Shift4 Payments (FOUR) Q1 Earnings: Taking a Look at Key Metrics Versus Estimates
FOUR
Published: April 29, 2025 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Positive

The headline numbers for Shift4 Payments (FOUR) give insight into how the company performed in the quarter ended March 2025, but it may be worthwhile to compare some of its key metrics to Wall Street estimates and the year-ago actuals.

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Shift4 Payments (FOUR) Q1 Earnings and Revenues Top Estimates
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Published: April 29, 2025 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Positive

Shift4 Payments (FOUR) came out with quarterly earnings of $1.07 per share, beating the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $0.71 per share. This compares to earnings of $0.54 per share a year ago.

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PAGS or FOUR: Which Is the Better Value Stock Right Now?
FOUR, PAGS
Published: April 18, 2025 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Neutral

Investors interested in stocks from the Financial Transaction Services sector have probably already heard of PagSeguro Digital Ltd. (PAGS) and Shift4 Payments (FOUR).

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Looking for Stocks with Positive Earnings Momentum? Check Out These 2 Business Services Names
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Published: April 09, 2025 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Positive

Investors looking for ways to find stocks that are set to beat quarterly earnings estimates should check out the Zacks Earnings ESP.

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PAGS vs. FOUR: Which Stock Is the Better Value Option?
FOUR, PAGS
Published: April 02, 2025 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Neutral

Investors interested in stocks from the Financial Transaction Services sector have probably already heard of PagSeguro Digital Ltd. (PAGS) and Shift4 Payments (FOUR).

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Shift4 Payments Is A Buy After The Recent Underperformance
FOUR
Published: March 25, 2025 by: Seeking Alpha
Sentiment: Positive

Shift4 Payments' stock has dropped over 15% since December 2024, but I now consider it a buy due to growth prospects and valuation. The recent acquisition of Global Blue is controversial, but I believe it will ultimately benefit Shift4 despite increased leverage and market concerns. Q4 2024 earnings showed strong growth in e2e payment volume and significant increases in net income and free cash flow, despite conservative 2025 guidance.

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Shift4 Payments: This Is The Dip I Was Waiting For (Rating Upgrade)
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Published: March 20, 2025 by: Seeking Alpha
Sentiment: Positive

Shift4 Payments has dropped to $86 from around $100 since the last time I covered the stock, making it an attractive buy due to its attractive valuation and improving profitability. The company's software-plus-payments strategy strengthens its competitive edge by increasing switching costs and cross-selling potential. Recent improvements in return on equity and global expansion through Global Blue further enhance Shift4 Payments' growth prospects.

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Shift4 Explores Tencent and Alipay Pacts After Acquiring Global Blue
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Published: February 19, 2025 by: PYMNTS
Sentiment: Positive

Payments company Shift4 acquired tax-free shopping provider Global Blue in a deal that represents about $2.5 billion in enterprise value. Pennsylvania-based Shift4 gets access to Global Blue's tax refund and currency conversion technology, which allows luxury and premium retailers around the world to offer tax-free shopping, according to a Tuesday (Feb. 19) press release.

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Here's Why Shift4 Stock Crashed Today
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Published: February 19, 2025 by: The Motley Fool
Sentiment: Negative

It was an eventful report for Shift4 Payments (FOUR -17.03%) yesterday. The company announced financial results for the fourth quarter of 2024, made a $2.5 billion acquisition, finalized its CEO transition plan, and set long-term financial targets in its investor-day presentation.

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Shift4 Payments, Inc. (FOUR) Q4 2024 Earnings Call Transcript
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Published: February 18, 2025 by: Seeking Alpha
Sentiment: Neutral

Shift4 Payments, Inc. (NYSE:FOUR ) Q4 2024 Earnings Conference Call February 18, 2025 4:10 PM ET Company Participants Tom McCrohan - Executive Vice President of Investor Relations Jared Isaacman - Chief Executive Officer Taylor Lauber - President & Chief Strategy Officer Nancy Disman - Chief Financial Officer Conference Call Participants Operator Greetings, and welcome to the Shift4 Fourth Quarter 2024 Earnings Call. At this time, all participants are in a listen-only mode.

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Compared to Estimates, Shift4 Payments (FOUR) Q4 Earnings: A Look at Key Metrics
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Published: February 18, 2025 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Neutral

While the top- and bottom-line numbers for Shift4 Payments (FOUR) give a sense of how the business performed in the quarter ended December 2024, it could be worth looking at how some of its key metrics compare to Wall Street estimates and year-ago values.

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About Shift4 Payments, Inc. (FOUR)

  • IPO Date 2020-06-05
  • Website https://www.shift4.com
  • Industry Software - Infrastructure
  • CEO Mr. Jared Isaacman
  • Employees 4000

Shift4 Payments, Inc. provides integrated payment processing and technology solutions in the United States. It provides omni-channel card acceptance and processing solutions, including credit, debit, contactless card, Europay, Mastercard and visa, QR Pay, and mobile wallets, as well as alternative payment methods; merchant acquiring; proprietary omni-channel gateway; complementary software integrations; integrated and mobile point-of-sale (POS) solutions; security and risk management solutions; reporting and analytical tools; and web-store design, hosting, shopping cart management, and fulfillment integration, as well as tokenization, payment device and chargeback management, fraud prevention, and gift card solutions. The company also offers VenueNext that provides mobile ordering, countertop POS, and self-service kiosk services, as well as digital wallet to facilitate food and beverage, merchandise, and loyalty for stadium and entertainment venues; and Shift4Shop, which offers eCommerce solutions, including website builder, shopping cart, product catalog, order management, marketing, search engine optimization, secure hosting, and mobile webstores. In addition, it provides Lighthouse, a cloud-based business intelligence tool that includes customer engagement, social media management, online reputation management, scheduling, and product pricing, as well as reporting and analytics; SkyTab, a hybrid-cloud-based integrated POS solution; SkyTab Mobile, a mobile payment solution; and marketplace technology for integrations into third-party applications. Further, the company offers merchant management, training and education, marketing management, and incentives tracking solutions. Additionally, it provides merchant underwriting, onboarding and activation, training, risk management, and support services; and software integrations and compliance management, and partner support and services. The company was founded in 1999 and is headquartered in Allentown, Pennsylvania.