Global Payments Inc. (GPN) Shareholders & Insider Trades
Global Payments shareholders at a glance
The largest holder of Global Payments stock is Gtcr LLC, with 43.3 million shares (16.35% of the company), worth about $3.94 billion as of September 25, 2026. The 10 largest holders together own 55.0%.
In Q2 2026, 857 institutional holdings reports listed shares worth $20.80 billion.
Insiders reported 66 transactions in the last two years: 9 sales worth $5.88 million and 4 purchases. The newest one on file is from May 1, 2026 (Deskus Archana, Director).
Major holders as of September 25, 2026; quarterly totals from institutional holdings reports (latest Q2 2026); insider transactions on file through May 1, 2026.
Global Payments Inc.
Shareholders Summary
2026Q2
Ownership by Type
Geographic Distribution
Largest Global Payments shareholders
| Holder | Shares | % of company | Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gtcr LLC | 43.3 million | 16.35% | $3.9B |
| Vanguard Capital Management LLC | 14.7 million | 5.56% | $1.3B |
| BlackRock Advisors LLC | 13.9 million | 5.25% | $1.3B |
| Harris Associates LP | 12.9 million | 4.88% | $1.2B |
| Ameriprise Financial Services LLC | 12.2 million | 4.60% | $1.1B |
| Pzena Investment Management, Inc. | 11.7 million | 4.42% | $1.1B |
| State Street Corporation | 10.5 million | 3.97% | $957.0M |
| Vanguard Portfolio Management LLC | 9.9 million | 3.74% | $901.0M |
| Glenview Capital Management LLC | 8.9 million | 3.37% | $811.0M |
| Merrill Lynch International | 7.5 million | 2.83% | $682.0M |
As of September 25, 2026.
Global Payments institutional holdings by quarter
| Quarter | Reports | Shares | Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| Q2 2026 | 857 | – | $20.8B |
| Q1 2026 | 864 | 263.0 million | $17.7B |
| Q4 2025 | 900 | 226.0 million | $17.5B |
| Q3 2025 | 890 | 219.0 million | $18.2B |
| Q2 2025 | 882 | 225.0 million | $18.0B |
| Q1 2025 | 951 | 227.0 million | $22.2B |
| Q4 2024 | 1,005 | 227.0 million | $25.4B |
| Q3 2024 | 974 | 231.0 million | $23.6B |
Shares and value held by institutions that file quarterly holdings reports (options not included).
Global Payments insider trades
| Insider | Date | Title | Transaction | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Deskus Archana | May 1, 2026 | Director | Stock Award(Grant) at price 0.00 per share. | – |
| Watson Patricia A | May 1, 2026 | Director | Stock Award(Grant) at price 0.00 per share. | – |
| Bruno John G. | May 1, 2026 | Director | Stock Award(Grant) at price 0.00 per share. | – |
| Mcdaniel Connie D | May 1, 2026 | Director | Stock Award(Grant) at price 0.00 per share. | – |
| Johnson Joia M | May 1, 2026 | Director | Stock Award(Grant) at price 0.00 per share. | – |
| Sankaran Vivekanan | May 1, 2026 | Director | Stock Award(Grant) at price 0.00 per share. | – |
| Arroyo F. Thaddeus | May 1, 2026 | Director | Stock Award(Grant) at price 0.00 per share. | – |
| Kliphouse Kirsten Marie | May 1, 2026 | Director | Stock Award(Grant) at price 0.00 per share. | – |
| Osnoss Joseph | May 1, 2026 | Director | Stock Award(Grant) at price 0.00 per share. | – |
| Woods Marion Troy | May 1, 2026 | Director | Stock Award(Grant) at price 0.00 per share. | – |
| Plummer William B | May 1, 2026 | Director | Stock Award(Grant) at price 0.00 per share. | – |
| Sheffield David M | Feb 27, 2026 | Officer | Stock Award(Grant) at price 76.46 per share. | $90,834 |
Newest 12 of 66 insider transactions in the last two years.
Questions and answers
Who owns the most Global Payments stock?
Gtcr LLC, with 16.35% of the company (as of September 25, 2026). Next: Vanguard Capital Management LLC (5.56%) and BlackRock Advisors LLC (5.25%).
How many institutions own Global Payments stock?
857 institutional holdings reports listed Global Payments shares in Q2 2026 worth $20.80 billion.
Are Global Payments insiders buying or selling the stock?
In the last two years insiders reported 9 sales and 4 purchases (66 transactions in all); the newest on file is from May 1, 2026.
