Shift4 Payments, Inc. FOUR

38.45 0.29 0.76% as of 25 Sep
Market cap
$3.0B
P/E
61.0×
Growth Flags show if company had growth for consecutive years,
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Insider Decisions

Total buys 33.61
Total sells 1.28
in millions of $
Nov 25 Feb 26 May 26 Aug 26
Buy — — — — 1 2 — 1 — — — —
Sell — 1 2 — — — — — — — — —
Insider Ownership 64.96%

Capital & Financial Ratios

Market Cap 3,040.00
Revenue 4,782.00
Net Income 122.00
Free Cash Flow 311.00
Net Debt 4,155.00
Current Ratio 1.21
Debt/Equity 2.60
P/E ratio 61.03
P/S ratio 1.27
P/B ratio 3.51
Past 5Y EPS Growth —
This Y EPS Growth 0.88%
Next Y EPS Growth 19.96%
Next 5Y EPS Growth 13.28%
in millions of $

Dividends

Payout Ratio 0.00
Annual Dividend Rate —
Annual Dividend Yield —
total individual payouts
2026 Powerpack
2025 Powerpack
2024 Powerpack
2023 Powerpack
2022 Powerpack
2021 Powerpack
2019 Powerpack
2017 Powerpack
predictions in italic, special payouts not included in total or ratios

Assets vs Liabilities

2023 2024 2025 Q'26
Cash 539 1,212 964 356
Receivables 257 349 742 809
Inventory 3 9 — —
Other 321 298 350 753
1,153 1,910 2,181 2,071
2023 2024 2025 Q'26
Payables 205 248 679 633
ST’ Debt — 687 10 10
Other 389 297 366 759
704 1,379 1,314 1,710
in millions of $

Compound Annual Growth

10y 5y 3y
Sales — 40.37% 27.99%
Cash Flow — 175.43% 32.04%
Earnings — 0.00% 1.70%
Book Value — 23.78% 59.41%

Revenue

Mar Jun Sep Dec Year
’26 1,121 1,295 — — —
’25 848 966 1,177 1,189 4,180
’24 707 827 909 887 3,331
’23 547 637 675 706 2,565
’22 402 507 547 538 1,994
’21 239 351 378 399 1,368
’20 199 142 215 211 767
in millions of $ · fiscal quarters ending in the months shown

Operating Cash Flow

Mar Jun Sep Dec Year
’26 134 63 — — —
’25 96 142 172 224 634
’24 115 112 143 131 500
’23 79 92 112 63 346
’22 31 40 65 140 275
’21 (7) (1) 14 (3) 3
’20 10 (3) 10 (13) 4
in millions of $ · fiscal quarters ending in the months shown

Free Cash Flow

Mar Jun Sep Dec Year
’26 66 (9) — — —
’25 47 99 98 156 400
’24 75 71 94 88 327
’23 51 57 69 30 208
’22 12 12 34 113 171
’21 (22) (18) (8) (24) (72)
’20 6 (6) 1 (27) (25)
in millions of $ · fiscal quarters ending in the months shown

EPS

Mar Jun Sep Dec Year
’26 (0.01) 0.08 — — —
’25 0.11 0.32 0.17 0.36 1.08
’24 0.31 0.58 0.74 1.44 3.03
’23 0.24 0.42 0.55 0.21 1.43
’22 (0.13) 0.18 0.57 0.46 1.05
’21 (0.62) 0.05 (0.17) (0.18) (0.89)
’20 (0.11) (0.03) (0.12) (0.28) (0.43)
fiscal quarters ending in the months shown

Target Price Range

Analyst price targets

Recommendation Rating

2.1
1Buy 2 3Hold 4 5Sell
2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 2027 2028
— — — — 30.00 48.58 29.39 42.91 55.87 61.23

Analyst estimates 2026–2028

Powerpack
Low Price
— — — — 75.45 104.11 66.86 76.51 116.85 127.50
High Price
— — — 738 1,311 1,753 2,300 3,030 4,000 6,300
Employees
— — 0 1 1 1 1 1 1 1
Revenue/Emp
— — 561 731 767 1,368 1,994 2,565 3,331 4,180
Revenue
— — 25.10% 23.71% 23.18% 20.36% 23.59% 26.82% 29.21% 34.16%
Gross Margin
— — (59) (55) (114) (77) 87 120 (1) 195
EBT
— — (10.61%) (7.51%) (14.84%) (5.64%) 4.36% 4.68% (0.03%) 4.67%
EBT Margin
— 0 (55) (57) (111) (74) 87 123 295 147
Net Income
— — 75 69 90 110 157 242 306 456
Depreciation
— — 12.19 15.90 17.03 24.90 35.49 42.98 49.22 61.42
Revenue/Sh
— — (1.19) (1.23) (0.43) (0.89) 1.34 1.45 3.36 1.15
Earnings/Sh
— — 0.55 0.17 0.09 0.05 4.90 5.80 7.39 9.32
Cash Flow/Sh
— — (0.12) (0.36) (0.64) (1.37) (1.86) (2.31) (2.56) (3.44)
Capex/Sh
— — 0.43 (0.19) (0.56) (1.31) 3.04 3.49 4.83 5.88
Free CF/Sh
— — 0.00 (0.72) 14.88 7.28 8.56 14.55 15.04 28.61
Book Value/Sh
— — 46 46 45 55 56 60 68 68
Shares
— — 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 38.80 49.90 31.07 59.71
PE Ratio
— — 0.00 0.00 4.43 2.33 1.48 1.71 2.11 1.03
PS Ratio
— — 0.00 0.00 5.07 7.96 6.12 5.04 6.90 2.20
PB Ratio
— — 0.82 0.82 4.53 2.70 1.96 2.18 2.60 1.88
EV/Sales
— — 26.07 26.07 (138.95) (51.23) 22.89 26.65 26.46 19.67
EV/FCF
— — 26 8 4 3 275 346 500 634
Op' Cash Flow
— — (6) (17) (29) (75) (104) (138) (173) (234)
Capex
— — 20 (9) (25) (72) 171 208 327 400
FCF
— — (28) (23) 934 1,270 723 449 531 867
Working Cap'
— — 554 640 1,006 1,744 1,747 1,750 2,841 4,546
Total Debt
— — 549 637 79 512 970 1,211 1,629 3,582
Net Debt
— — 0 (33) 670 400 481 868 1,018 1,947
Sh' Equity
— — 0.00% (14.44%) (1.44%) (2.34%) 3.07% 2.89% 5.46% 1.15%
ROA
— — (1.49%) (0.46%) (4.81%) (3.37%) 4.08% 3.46% 5.83% 3.97%
ROIC
— — (1,385.00%) (1,397.53%) (5.78%) (9.01%) 17.06% 12.75% 24.39% 7.93%
ROE
predictions in italic, sparklines do not include predictions

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Shift4 Payments, Inc. (FOUR) key facts

  • Shift4 Payments, Inc. (FOUR) is a Software Infrastructure company in the Technology sector, listed on the New York Stock Exchange.
  • Shift4 Payments, Inc.’s revenue for fiscal 2025 (year ended December 2025) was $4.2 billion, up 25.5% from fiscal 2024.
  • As of September 25, 2026, FOUR traded at $38.45, a market capitalization of $3.0 billion.
  • Return on equity was 7.93% and debt-to-equity 2.60.

Source: company filings (standardised) and stockrow calculations.

Shift4 Payments, Inc. (FOUR) Latest News

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23 Sep

4

Shift4 Payments (FOUR) is singled out as the sole stock to buy, with a consensus target of $55.48 (about 41.6% upside) as it processes over $200 billion in annual payment volume. The piece argues 28.1% revenue growth over the past two years, 31.9% annual EPS growth, and high return on equity support its earnings power, while the stock trades at roughly $39.17 and about 7x forward P/E. By contrast, Disney (DIS) and LGI Homes (LGIH) are labeled sells due to slower revenue growth, weak margins, and competitive/returns concerns, with DIS priced at $103.78 and 13.9x forward P/E in the analysis. The article cautions that Wall Street optimism can be biased, but asserts FOUR's fundamentals justify the bullish stance. Upside-focused fundamentals and a strong target imply a meaningful positive shift in Shift4's investor sentiment and valuation.

27 Aug

3

Shift4 Payments advances payment processing with new technologies focused on security, speed and global scalability for merchants and consumers. Shift4 Payments develops transaction innovations expected to support moderate gains in market position and operational reach.

26 Aug

3

Shift4 Payments (FOUR) returns to market spotlight on renewed investor interest and sector momentum. Developments may moderately affect operations and sentiment without fundamentally shifting long-term trajectory.

15 Aug

3

Shift4 Payments held its Q2 earnings call, addressing the top five analyst questions on financial results, growth drivers, and strategic outlook. Q2 earnings call and analyst questions provide moderate insight into operations that can influence near-term market sentiment.

13 Aug

4 transcript

Shift4 Payments (FOUR) held its Q2 2026 earnings call, covering financial results, operational updates, and forward guidance. Q2 2026 earnings results and guidance directly shape near-term stock valuation and investor outlook for FOUR.

11 Aug

3

Shift4 Payments faces major disruptions from turmoil in Iran, affecting operations and market position for the payments company. Iran turmoil introduces operational risks and market uncertainty for Shift4's core payment activities.

10 Aug

3

Shift4 Payments posted strong Q2 revenue growth, yet issued a soft full-year outlook that overshadows results. Soft full-year outlook is likely to weigh on near-term investor sentiment and valuation despite solid quarterly revenue.

8 Aug

3 transcript

Shift4 Payments Q2 earnings call highlighted revenue growth, margin expansion and strategic initiatives in payments processing. Q2 earnings call delivers financial metrics and forward guidance that moderately shape near-term investor expectations.

7 Aug

3

Shift4 Payments CEO explains company's role in powering the experience economy and shares insights on consumer trends driving payments innovation. CEO comments on consumer insights and experience economy positioning may support moderate strategic visibility but lack major operational or financial shifts.

3

Shift4 Payments lowered 2026 guidance, jolting shares lower, though the stock may still be 29% undervalued. Lowered 2026 guidance directly affects near-term financial outlook and share price while valuation analysis points to potential recovery.

3

Shift4 Payments shares plunged 19.3% after mixed Q2 2026 results and an ESOP share filing. Mixed quarterly results and ESOP filing produced a sharp but non-transformative stock drop.

6 Aug

4

Shift4 Payments Q2 revenue rose 34 percent and the company adjusted its 2026 outlook. Q2 revenue growth of 34 percent signals operational strength that can drive improved financial results and market valuation.

4

Shift4 Payments shares declined after the company cut its 2026 guidance. 2026 guidance cut signals materially weaker future results that can shift valuation and investor outlook.

4

Shift4 Payments reported second quarter 2026 financial results. Quarterly earnings directly shape stock price and investor outlook for Shift4.

3 transcript

Shift4 Payments held Q2 2026 earnings call covering financial results, guidance and operational updates. Q2 2026 earnings updates supply financial metrics and guidance that moderately shape near-term performance and sentiment.

3

Shift4 Payments beat Q2 earnings and revenues estimates. Q2 earnings beat offers moderate positive signal for near-term performance without shifting long-term outlook.

3

Shift4 Payments beat Q2 CY2026 sales expectations but its stock dropped 10.8%. Sales beat offset by immediate stock decline signals moderate effects on near-term performance.

29 Jul

3

Toast advances AI capabilities, enterprise solutions and retail expansion, signaling a broader growth shift in payments and software services. Toast's AI and retail initiatives intensify competition in Shift4's core restaurant and hospitality markets.

23 Jul

4

Shift4 Payments launches Shift4 One product. Stock valuation status remains questioned. Shift4 One launch constitutes major product innovation likely to shift competitive positioning and investor sentiment.

22 Jul

4

Shift4 Payments launches the Shift4 One device to support its cross-border commerce operations and potentially expand market reach. New device targets cross-border payments as a core growth driver with potential to shift competitive positioning.

14 Jul

4

Shift4 and Global Blue launch Shift4 One, an integrated payment processing and tax-free shopping solution. New product launch expands Shift4's market reach and strengthens competitive positioning in payments.

24 Jun

4

Shift4 Payments (FOUR) shares surge on strong quarterly results, expanded payment volume, and new merchant signings that boost revenue outlook. Positive earnings beat and volume growth directly lift valuation and near-term trajectory.

19 Jun

4

Shift4 Payments stock fell due to investor fears that AI technologies could disrupt its payment processing operations and competitive position. AI disruption fears point to major strategic and competitive risks that could materially alter Shift4 Payments trajectory.

14 Jun

4

Shift4 Payments pursues global deals to secure growth in the experience economy. Global expansion deals signal major strategic moves likely to alter Shift4's growth trajectory and market position.

3 Jun

3

Shift4 Payments partners with Loman AI to integrate voice AI technology for restaurants into its payment ecosystem. Partnership adds AI voice features to Shift4 restaurant solutions with moderate competitive positioning impact.

1 Jun

3 transcript

Shift4 Payments, Inc. released its Q1 2026 earnings call transcript detailing quarterly financial results, operational updates and forward guidance. Standard earnings transcript supplies financial metrics and outlook that may move near-term sentiment but rarely shifts long-term trajectory.

18 May

3

Shift4 Payments held its Q1 earnings call, during which analysts raised targeted questions on financial performance, growth initiatives, and competitive positioning. Analyst questions from the Q1 call highlight areas that may modestly shape near-term investor views and operational priorities.

14 May

4

Shift4 Payments, Inc. (FOUR) partners with Lydian to add USDT payments, enabling cryptocurrency transactions through its payment processing platform. Integrating USDT payments via Lydian positions Shift4 to capture growing crypto transaction volumes and strengthen fintech competitiveness.

11 May

4

Shift4 Payments (FOUR) Q1 growth driven by international expansion and experience economy momentum, offsetting travel industry headwinds. International expansion and experience economy fuel Q1 growth despite travel headwinds, signaling major strategic progress for future performance.

10 May

4

Shift4 Payments (FOUR) Q1 earnings call highlights strong financial performance, revenue growth, profitability improvements, and optimistic full-year guidance amid expanding market opportunities. Q1 earnings highlights reveal financial results and guidance that significantly shape investor expectations and stock trajectory.

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