Global Payments (GPN, $153.44 ) is reportedly looking to buy Total System Services (TSS, $113.45)
Payment technology company Global Payments could acquire Total System Services.
Citing people familiar with the matter (and who refused to be named), a CNBC report claims that the two companies are nearing a $20 billion all-stock deal, expected to be announced Tuesday. Bank of America is advising Global Payments on the deal, according to the report.
In recent years, both Total System and Global Payments seem to be in a buying spree to bolster their respective technology capabilities and customer spectrum. In 2015, Global Payments announced plans to buy Heartland Payment Systems for roughly $4.3 billion. In 2018, the company expressed plans to acquire restaurant payment technology company SICOM Systems for $415 million. Total System, on the other hand, acquired small business solution payment company iMobile3 last year, and merchant payment company TransFirst in 2016.
Bloomberg reported that Global Payments and Total System Services were engaged in preliminary talks about the deal on Thursday.
GPN's MACD Histogram just turned positive
The Moving Average Convergence Divergence (MACD) for GPN turned positive on November 25, 2025. Looking at past instances where GPN's MACD turned positive, the stock continued to rise in of 43 cases over the following month. The odds of a continued upward trend are .
Technical Analysis (Indicators)
Bullish Trend Analysis
The RSI Oscillator points to a transition from a downward trend to an upward trend -- in cases where GPN's RSI Indicator exited the oversold zone, of 35 resulted in an increase in price. Tickeron's analysis proposes that the odds of a continued upward trend are .
The Stochastic Oscillator suggests the stock price trend may be in a reversal from a downward trend to an upward trend. of 64 cases where GPN's Stochastic Oscillator exited the oversold zone resulted in an increase in price. Tickeron's analysis proposes that the odds of a continued upward trend are .
The Momentum Indicator moved above the 0 level on November 28, 2025. You may want to consider a long position or call options on GPN as a result. In of 96 past instances where the momentum indicator moved above 0, the stock continued to climb. The odds of a continued upward trend are .
Following a 3-day Advance, the price is estimated to grow further. Considering data from situations where GPN advanced for three days, in of 304 cases, the price rose further within the following month. The odds of a continued upward trend are .
GPN may jump back above the lower band and head toward the middle band. Traders may consider buying the stock or exploring call options.
Bearish Trend Analysis
GPN moved below its 50-day moving average on October 28, 2025 date and that indicates a change from an upward trend to a downward trend.
The 10-day moving average for GPN crossed bearishly below the 50-day moving average on October 28, 2025. This indicates that the trend has shifted lower and could be considered a sell signal. In of 11 past instances when the 10-day crossed below the 50-day, the stock continued to move higher over the following month. The odds of a continued downward trend are .
Following a 3-day decline, the stock is projected to fall further. Considering past instances where GPN declined for three days, the price rose further in of 62 cases within the following month. The odds of a continued downward trend are .
The Aroon Indicator for GPN entered a downward trend on November 28, 2025. This could indicate a strong downward move is ahead for the stock. Traders may want to consider selling the stock or buying put options.
The Tickeron Valuation Rating of (best 1 - 100 worst) indicates that the company is fair valued in the industry. This rating compares market capitalization estimated by our proprietary formula with the current market capitalization. This rating is based on the following metrics, as compared to industry averages: P/B Ratio (0.791) is normal, around the industry mean (11.687). P/E Ratio (11.496) is within average values for comparable stocks, (140.430). Projected Growth (PEG Ratio) (0.525) is also within normal values, averaging (2.384). Dividend Yield (0.013) settles around the average of (0.040) among similar stocks. P/S Ratio (1.847) is also within normal values, averaging (9.848).
The Tickeron Price Growth Rating for this company is (best 1 - 100 worst), indicating fairly steady price growth. GPN’s price grows at a lower rate over the last 12 months as compared to S&P 500 index constituents.
The Tickeron SMR rating for this company is (best 1 - 100 worst), indicating weak sales and an unprofitable business model. SMR (Sales, Margin, Return on Equity) rating is based on comparative analysis of weighted Sales, Income Margin and Return on Equity values compared against S&P 500 index constituents. The weighted SMR value is a proprietary formula developed by Tickeron and represents an overall profitability measure for a stock.
The Tickeron PE Growth Rating for this company is (best 1 - 100 worst), pointing to worse than average earnings growth. The PE Growth rating is based on a comparative analysis of stock PE ratio increase over the last 12 months compared against S&P 500 index constituents.
The Tickeron Profit vs. Risk Rating rating for this company is (best 1 - 100 worst), indicating that the returns do not compensate for the risks. GPN’s unstable profits reported over time resulted in significant Drawdowns within these last five years. A stable profit reduces stock drawdown and volatility. The average Profit vs. Risk Rating rating for the industry is 81, placing this stock worse than average.
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a provider of electronic transaction processing, electronic fund transfer and other merchant services
Industry OfficeEquipmentSupplies
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