Shift4 Payments (NYSE:FOUR – Get Free Report) had its price target decreased by Royal Bank Of Canada from $67.00 to $49.00 in a research note issued to investors on Friday, Benzinga reports. The brokerage currently has an “outperform” rating on the stock. Royal Bank Of Canada‘s target price points to a potential upside of 10.93% from the company’s previous close.
Several other analysts also recently issued reports on the stock. Wells Fargo & Company decreased their price objective on shares of Shift4 Payments from $59.00 to $46.00 and set an “overweight” rating for the company in a research note on Friday. Raymond James Financial cut their target price on Shift4 Payments from $51.00 to $50.00 and set an “outperform” rating on the stock in a research note on Tuesday, October 13th. Mizuho reduced their price target on Shift4 Payments from $55.00 to $46.00 and set an “outperform” rating on the stock in a report on Thursday, September 24th. DA Davidson decreased their price target on Shift4 Payments from $74.00 to $68.00 and set a “buy” rating for the company in a research note on Monday, August 10th. Finally, Bank of America reissued a “neutral” rating on shares of Shift4 Payments in a research note on Friday. Eleven analysts have rated the stock with a Buy rating, ten have issued a Hold rating and two have issued a Sell rating to the stock. Based on data from MarketBeat, the stock currently has an average rating of “Hold” and a consensus price target of $53.86.
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Shift4 Payments Trading Up 3.2%
Shares of FOUR traded up $1.38 during midday trading on Friday, hitting $44.17. The stock had a trading volume of 2,081,028 shares, compared to its average volume of 2,025,290. Shift4 Payments has a 1 year low of $34.56 and a 1 year high of $75.35. The firm has a market cap of $3.49 billion, a PE ratio of 73.38, a price-to-earnings-growth ratio of 0.73 and a beta of 1.50. The company has a debt-to-equity ratio of 2.59, a current ratio of 1.21 and a quick ratio of 1.21. The stock’s 50 day moving average is $40.31 and its 200 day moving average is $46.06.
Shift4 Payments (NYSE:FOUR – Get Free Report) last released its quarterly earnings results on Thursday, November 5th. The company reported $1.49 EPS for the quarter, topping analysts’ consensus estimates of $1.36 by $0.13. The firm had revenue of $1.32 billion during the quarter, compared to analysts’ expectations of $652.39 million. Shift4 Payments had a net margin of 2.20% and a return on equity of 28.40%. The firm’s revenue for the quarter was up 10.0% compared to the same quarter last year. During the same period in the previous year, the company earned $1.47 EPS. Shift4 Payments has set its FY 2026 guidance at 5.050-5.150 EPS. As a group, analysts forecast that Shift4 Payments will post 4.11 EPS for the current fiscal year.
Institutional Investors Weigh In On Shift4 Payments
Several large investors have recently added to or reduced their stakes in FOUR. Glenmede Trust Co. NA grew its stake in Shift4 Payments by 6.0% in the 1st quarter. Glenmede Trust Co. NA now owns 4,786 shares of the company’s stock worth $209,000 after acquiring an additional 270 shares in the last quarter. State of Michigan Retirement System raised its stake in shares of Shift4 Payments by 1.9% during the first quarter. State of Michigan Retirement System now owns 16,300 shares of the company’s stock valued at $713,000 after acquiring an additional 300 shares in the last quarter. Oregon Public Employees Retirement Fund raised its stake in shares of Shift4 Payments by 3.0% during the first quarter. Oregon Public Employees Retirement Fund now owns 13,900 shares of the company’s stock valued at $608,000 after acquiring an additional 400 shares in the last quarter. Farther Finance Advisors LLC boosted its holdings in shares of Shift4 Payments by 3.6% in the third quarter. Farther Finance Advisors LLC now owns 15,697 shares of the company’s stock valued at $568,000 after purchasing an additional 539 shares during the period. Finally, Versant Capital Management Inc purchased a new stake in shares of Shift4 Payments in the second quarter valued at approximately $34,000. 98.87% of the stock is owned by hedge funds and other institutional investors.
Shift4 Payments News Summary
Here are the key news stories impacting Shift4 Payments this week:
- Positive Sentiment: Shift4 earned $1.49 per share, beating consensus, and raised its 2026 EPS outlook to $5.05–$5.15, above the cited $4.98 estimate. Zacks earnings report
- Positive Sentiment: The company authorized a $1 billion share-repurchase plan, which could support shareholder returns. Share buyback announcement
- Positive Sentiment: Management expects mid- to high-single-digit organic GRLNF growth in 2027 and provided a $625 million–$640 million fourth-quarter GRLNF outlook. Growth outlook
- Negative Sentiment: Despite the earnings beat and 10% year-over-year revenue growth, Shift4 missed Q3 sales expectations—a likely source of the sharp selling after results. Q3 sales report
- Negative Sentiment: Several firms lowered price targets: Wells Fargo cut its target to $46 from $59, Susquehanna to $56 from $63, and B. Riley to $77 from $94. Their ratings remain positive or overweight, but the reductions suggest a more cautious valuation outlook. Analyst target update
About Shift4 Payments
Shift4 Payments, Inc (NYSE: FOUR) is a payment technology company that provides integrated commerce solutions for businesses and organizations. Its platform supports payment acceptance across in-person, online and mobile channels, combining payment processing with point-of-sale, commerce management and reporting tools.
The company serves merchants and enterprises in industries including restaurants, hospitality, hotels, sports and entertainment venues, gaming, retail and e-commerce. Its offerings include payment gateways, point-of-sale systems, mobile and contactless payment capabilities, fraud prevention, chargeback management and business analytics.
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