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Market Cap$3.47BMarket cap calculated using publicly traded shares outstanding only. Does not include unlisted, private, or dual-class non-traded shares. Implied market cap may vary.
Since IPO (2020)+31%
5 Year-50%
1 Year-52%
1 Month-22%
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$44.09
+0.34%
+0.15Today
Pre market$44.15+$0.06 (+0.14%)
Shift4 Payments last closing stock price
MetricPriceDate
Last closeUSD 43.962026-08-28
Shift4 Payments stock price return by period
PeriodPrice returnPrice at period startPeriod start date
1 week-8.28%USD 47.932026-08-21
1 month-21.57%USD 56.052026-07-29
3 month-1.35%USD 44.562026-05-29
Year to date-30.19%USD 62.972025-12-31
1 year-51.97%USD 91.532025-08-28
3 year-23.68%USD 57.602023-08-29
5 year-49.77%USD 87.512021-08-27
Since inception+31.07%USD 33.542020-06-05

Shift4 Payments Financials at a Glance

Market Cap

$3.47BMarket cap calculated using publicly traded shares outstanding only. Does not include unlisted, private, or dual-class non-traded shares. Implied market cap may vary.

Revenue (TTM)

$4.78B

Net Income (TTM)

$90.10M

EPS (TTM)

$0.62

P/E Ratio

70.72

Dividend

$0.00

Beta (Volatility)

1.68 (High)

Price

$44.09

Volume

1,691

Open

$43.68

Previous Close

$43.96

Daily Range

$42.67 - $45.33

52-Week Range

$34.56 - $89.56

Estimated Earnings Date

Nov 5, 2026

FOUR News

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Shift4 Payments vs. PayPal: Which FinTech Stock Is a Better Buy in 2026?

Brendan CoffeyJun 30, 2026
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Shift4 Payments vs. PayPal: Which Technology Stock Is a Better Buy in 2026?

Josh Kohn-LindquistJun 17, 2026
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10 Percent Owner Buys 388,000 Shift4 Shares for $15.9 Million

Will HealyMay 30, 2026
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This Payments Stock Is Down 50%. One Fund Sold a $63 Million Stake Last Quarter

Jonathan PoncianoMay 23, 2026
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Emeth Value Capital Opens Hefty $6 Million Shift4 Payments Position

Josh Kohn-LindquistMay 14, 2026
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Founder Buys 43K Shares of Shift4 Stock

Dave KovaleskiMar 24, 2026
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Maestria Loads Up Shift4 Stock With 144,000 Shares Bought

Will HealyFeb 21, 2026
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Illinois Foundation Doubles Down on Shift4 Payments, Buys $5 Million in Stock

Josh Kohn-LindquistFeb 16, 2026
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About Shift4 Payments

Shift4 Payments, Inc. helps businesses like hotels and stadiums take card payments. The company connects checkout systems to banks so transactions happen smoothly. Its software also helps merchants manage daily tasks and customer rewards.

What Is in the Toolbox?

  • Payments-Based Services: Facilitates card processing, mobile wallets, and QR payments across various industries.
  • Tax-Free Shopping: Provides commissions for tax refund services following a 2025 acquisition.
  • Subscription and Software: Offers point-of-sale systems and cloud-based business intelligence tools for data reporting.
  • Specialized Venue Tech: Manages mobile ordering and kiosks for stadiums and entertainment venues.

Building a Global Footprint

  • Acquired Global Blue in the third quarter of 2025 to add tax-free shopping services.
  • Obtained $185 million in settlement cash through the acquisition of Bambora in March 2026.
  • Signed an agreement in Aug. 2026 to acquire an account-to-account payments company for up to $316 million.
  • Increased brand awareness by investing more in advertising and marketing during 2026.

What Makes the Business Stand Out

The company operates a proprietary gateway that handles complex transactions for both small shops and multinational enterprises. By combining payment processing with industry-specific software, it reduces the need for merchants to use multiple technology providers.

The Latest Numbers

  • Gross revenue reached $1.3 billion for the three months ended June 30, 2026, up 34% year over year.
  • Payments-based revenue grew to $1.1 billion for the three months ended June 30, 2026, up 24% year over year.
  • Volume processed for merchants hit $61 billion in the second quarter of 2026, a 22% increase over the same period in 2025.
  • Total debt principal was $4.5 billion as of June 30, 2026, primarily consisting of senior and convertible notes.

Bottom Line

Shift4 has transitioned from a traditional payment processor into a provider of integrated technology for the experience economy. Recent acquisitions in international and tax-free shopping sectors have significantly broadened its global scale and service offerings.

AI Generated • Aug 7, 2026

Industry

Diversified Financial Services

Sector

Financials

Employees

6,300

CEO

Taylor Lauber

Website

www.shift4.com

Headquarters

Center Valley, PA 18034, US

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Key Financial Metrics (TTM)

Gross Margin

35.91%

Operating Margin

8.11%

Net Income Margin

1.88%

Return on Equity

5.65%

Return on Capital

5.79%

Return on Assets

1.04%

Earnings Yield

1.41%

Dividend Yield

0.00%

Payout Ratio

51.05%

Stock Overview

Market Cap

$3.47BMarket cap calculated using publicly traded shares outstanding only. Does not include unlisted, private, or dual-class non-traded shares. Implied market cap may vary.

Shares Outstanding

78.96M

Volume

1.69K

Avg. Volume

1.69M

Financials (TTM)

Gross Profit

$1.72B

Operating Income

$387.60M

EBITDA

$912.90M

Operating Cash Flow

$592.80M

Capital Expenditure

-$79.30M

Free Cash Flow

$513.50M

Cash & ST Invst.

$356.00M

Total Debt

$4.57B

Shift4 Payments Performance Analysis

Shift4 Payments annual revenue and year-over-year revenue growth by fiscal year
Fiscal yearPeriod endRevenueYoY growth
20222022-12-31USD 1,993,600,00043.4%
20232023-12-31USD 2,564,800,00028.7%
20242024-12-31USD 3,331,000,00029.9%
20252025-12-31USD 4,180,000,00025.5%
Shift4 Payments sequential (quarter-over-quarter) revenue growth by fiscal quarter
Fiscal quarterPeriod endQoQ growth
Q32025-09-3021.8%
Q42025-12-311.0%
Q12026-03-31-5.7%
Q22026-06-3015.5%
Shift4 Payments annual diluted earnings per share and year-over-year EPS growth by fiscal year
Fiscal yearPeriod endDiluted EPSYoY growth
20222022-12-31USD 1.05N/A
20232023-12-31USD 1.4236.0%
20242024-12-31USD 3.09117.1%
20252025-12-31USD 1.08-65.1%
Shift4 Payments sequential (quarter-over-quarter) diluted earnings per share growth by fiscal quarter
Fiscal quarterPeriod endQoQ growth
Q32025-09-30-56.3%
Q42025-12-31164.3%
Q12026-03-31-103.7%
Q22026-06-30746.3%

Revenue Growth Rate

Annual and quarterly growth comparison

Earnings Per Share Growth Rate

Annual and quarterly EPS growth comparison

Quarterly Performance

Name
Q2 2026YOY CHG

Revenue

$1.30B

+34.0%

Gross Profit

$446.00M

+52.5%

Gross Margin

34.44%

N/A

Market Cap

$3.47BMarket cap calculated using publicly traded shares outstanding only. Does not include unlisted, private, or dual-class non-traded shares. Implied market cap may vary.

N/A

Market Cap/Employee

$550.97K

N/A

Employees

6,300

N/A

Net Income

$22.00M

-35.3%

EBITDA

$241.00M

+31.3%

Quarterly Fundamentals

Name
Q2 2026YOY CHG

Total Cash

$356.00M

-88.2%

Total Debt

$4.57B

+21.2%

Accounts Receivable

$809.00M

+117.1%

Inventory

$0.00

N/A

Long Term Debt

$4.54B

+47.9%

Short Term Debt

$27.00M

-96.1%

Return on Assets

1.04%

N/A

Return on Invested Capital

5.55%

N/A

Free Cash Flow

-$9.00M

-109.7%

Operating Cash Flow

$63.00M

-55.6%

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Questions About FOUR

What is the current price of Shift4 Payments?

Shift4 Payments is trading at $43.96 per share.

What is the 52-week range for Shift4 Payments?

Over the past 52 weeks, Shift4 Payments has traded between $34.56 and $89.56.

How much debt does Shift4 Payments have?

As of the most recent reporting period, Shift4 Payments reported total debt of $4.57B.

How much cash does Shift4 Payments have on hand?

Shift4 Payments reported $356.00M in cash and cash equivalents in its most recent financial results.

What is Shift4 Payments’s dividend yield?

Shift4 Payments does not currently have a dividend yield.

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