From Yahoo Finance: 2025-05-13 16:08:00

Global Payments Inc. (GPN) is among the 15 most crowded hedge fund stocks targeted by short sellers. With 71 hedge fund holders and a short interest of 3.14%, the company operates as a software solutions and payment technology provider, facing concerns over its Issuer Solutions sale and Worldpay acquisition. Analysts are cautious about potential distractions and execution risks.

Despite RBC Capital Markets downgrading GPN from Outperform to Sector Perform, the company expects adjusted net revenue growth of 5-6% in 2025. The Merchant Solutions segment aims for 6% growth, while the Issuer Solutions division anticipates around 4%. Adjusted operating margins are forecasted to increase by 50 basis points, with a $250 million share repurchase plan announced to optimize shareholder return.

Ranked 12th on the list of most crowded hedge fund stocks targeted by short sellers, GPN faces competition from AI stocks promising higher returns in a shorter timeframe. While acknowledging GPN’s investment potential, some AI stocks offer greater promise, with one AI stock showing gains since the start of 2025, contrasting popular AI stocks with losses of around 25%. Check out the report on the cheapest AI stock for more information.



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