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Shift4 Payments, Inc.
$40.22
-2.0%Shift4 Payments, Inc. provides integrated payment processing and technology solutions in the United States. It provides omni-channel card acceptance and processing solutions, including credit, debit, contactless card, Europay, Mastercard and visa, QR Pay, and mobile wallets, as well as alternative payment methods; merchant acquiring; proprietary omni-channel gateway; complementary software integrations; integrated and mobile point-of-sale (POS) solutions; security and risk management solutions; reporting and analytical tools; and web-store design, hosting, shopping cart management, and fulfillment integration, as well as tokenization, payment device and chargeback management, fraud prevention, and gift card solutions. The company also offers VenueNext that provides mobile ordering, countertop POS, and self-service kiosk services, as well as digital wallet to facilitate food and beverage, merchandise, and loyalty for stadium and entertainment venues; and Shift4Shop, which offers eCommerce solutions, including website builder, shopping cart, product catalog, order management, marketing, search engine optimization, secure hosting, and mobile webstores. In addition, it provides Lighthouse, a cloud-based business intelligence tool that includes customer engagement, social media management, online reputation management, scheduling, and product pricing, as well as reporting and analytics; SkyTab, a hybrid-cloud-based integrated POS solution; SkyTab Mobile, a mobile payment solution; and marketplace technology for integrations into third-party applications. Further, the company offers merchant management, training and education, marketing management, and incentives tracking solutions. Additionally, it provides merchant underwriting, onboarding and activation, training, risk management, and support services; and software integrations and compliance management, and partner support and services. The company was founded in 1999 and is headquartered in Allentown, Pennsylvania.
At a Glance
Live SnapshotShift4 Payments, Inc. Street Expectations Map
Wall Street analysts project that FOUR stock may rise significantly over the coming 12 months. The consensus 1-year price target stands at 68.50, with estimates ranging from a low of 45.00 to a high of 101.00.
The consensus 1-year price target stands at 68.50, with estimates ranging from a low of 45.00 to a high of 101.00.
Analyst Consensus Analysis
Upside Potential
Substantial upside potential. Analysts see significant value gap, suggesting the stock may be materially undervalued at current levels.
Analyst Agreement
High uncertainty. Very wide target spread indicates significant disagreement among analysts—major valuation uncertainty or transformation underway.
Analyst Conviction
High uncertainty: Wide dispersion indicates analysts struggle to agree on valuation—proceed with caution and independent analysis.
Market Sentiment Insight
High risk, high reward: Substantial upside potential exists, but wide analyst disagreement signals execution risk or unclear catalysts. Thorough due diligence essential before committing capital.
Shift4 Payments, Inc. Forward Estimates of Revenue
Forward Growth Analysis
Strong growth expectations signal robust business momentum and market opportunity expansion.
Good analyst coverage ensures reliable estimates with diverse professional perspectives.
Narrow estimate range signals strong analyst consensus and predictable business outlook.
Positive analyst consensus with strong growth expectations and forecast confidence.
Key Insight
Compelling growth story with analyst consensus: Strong projected growth combined with narrow estimate spread suggests high-conviction opportunity.
Shift4 Payments, Inc. Forward Estimates of Net Income
Forward Growth Analysis
Strong growth expectations signal robust business momentum and market opportunity expansion.
Good analyst coverage ensures reliable estimates with diverse professional perspectives.
Wide estimate range reveals significant forecast uncertainty and potential volatility.
Generally favorable outlook with reasonable growth prospects and analyst support.
Key Insight
High forecast uncertainty: Wide estimate range indicates analysts struggling to predict outcomes—suggests elevated risk and potential volatility.
Shift4 Payments, Inc. Forward Estimates of EPS
Forward Growth Analysis
Strong growth expectations signal robust business momentum and market opportunity expansion.
Extensive analyst coverage provides high-quality consensus estimates and market transparency.
Wide estimate range reveals significant forecast uncertainty and potential volatility.
Generally favorable outlook with reasonable growth prospects and analyst support.
Key Insight
High forecast uncertainty: Wide estimate range indicates analysts struggling to predict outcomes—suggests elevated risk and potential volatility.
Shift4 Payments, Inc. Forward Estimates of EBIT
Forward Growth Analysis
Strong growth expectations signal robust business momentum and market opportunity expansion.
Good analyst coverage ensures reliable estimates with diverse professional perspectives.
Narrow estimate range signals strong analyst consensus and predictable business outlook.
Positive analyst consensus with strong growth expectations and forecast confidence.
Key Insight
Compelling growth story with analyst consensus: Strong projected growth combined with narrow estimate spread suggests high-conviction opportunity.
Shift4 Payments, Inc. Forward Estimates of EBITDA
Forward Growth Analysis
Strong growth expectations signal robust business momentum and market opportunity expansion.
Good analyst coverage ensures reliable estimates with diverse professional perspectives.
Narrow estimate range signals strong analyst consensus and predictable business outlook.
Positive analyst consensus with strong growth expectations and forecast confidence.
Key Insight
Compelling growth story with analyst consensus: Strong projected growth combined with narrow estimate spread suggests high-conviction opportunity.
Shift4 Payments, Inc. Forward Estimates of SG&A Expense
Forward Growth Analysis
Moderate growth expected, typical for mature businesses with stable market positions.
Good analyst coverage ensures reliable estimates with diverse professional perspectives.
Narrow estimate range signals strong analyst consensus and predictable business outlook.
Positive analyst consensus with strong growth expectations and forecast confidence.
Shift4 Payments, Inc. Insider Positioning
During the last 12 months, insiders have purchased $49.88M and sold $2.92M worth of FOUR shares, resulting in $46.96M of net buying activity.
3 Months
432.3K
17.95M
0
0.00
+17.9M
+$17.95M
3-6 Months
341.9K
15.66M
15.7K
1.08M
+14.6M
+$14.58M
6-9 Months
0
0.00
6.4K
539.22K
-539K
-$539K
9-12 Months
196.4K
16.27M
13.8K
1.30M
+15.0M
+$14.97M
Top Buyers
Isaacman Jared
10 Percent Owner
$49.88M
Top Sellers
Lauber David Taylor
Director, Officer: Chief Executive Officer
$957K
Disman Nancy
Director
$942K
Goldsmith-Grover Sarah
Director
$390K
Davis Karen Roter
Director
$336K
Whalen James J.
Officer: See Remarks
$174K
Insider Activity Analysis
Net Insider Sentiment
Strong bullish signal with $46.96M net buying. Insiders are aggressively accumulating shares, suggesting significant confidence in future prospects.
Buy/Sell Ratio
Exceptional buy/sell ratio. Buying dramatically outweighs selling—one of the strongest possible insider signals.
Recent Trend (3 Months)
Very strong recent buying momentum. Recent insider purchases significantly outpace sales, suggesting near-term optimism.
Insider Participation
5 insider sellers vs. 1 buyers. Widespread selling across multiple insiders may signal concerns.
Insider Activity Insight
Sustained buying momentum: Consistent net buying over multiple quarters suggests insiders maintain conviction in the company's prospects. This is particularly meaningful if buying continued through market volatility.
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