Discontinued — last reported Q4 '25

Business Segments · Goodwill acquired

Merchant Solutions — Goodwill acquired

Global Payments Merchant Solutions — Goodwill acquired remained flat by 0.0% to $46.51M in Q4 2025 compared to the prior quarter. Year-over-year, this metric grew by 2565.1%, from $1.75M to $46.51M. Over 2 years (FY 2022 to FY 2025), Merchant Solutions — Goodwill acquired shows an upward trend with a 651.3% CAGR.

Analysis

StatementSegment
CategoryCapital Allocation
SignalContext dependent
VolatilityVolatile
First reportedQ1 2018
Last reportedQ4 2025Feb 20, 2026

How to read this metric

An increase reflects active expansion through M&A, while a low value suggests a focus on organic growth.

Detailed definition

The value of goodwill recognized during the reporting period specifically resulting from new business acquisitions withi...

Peer comparison

Comparable to 'Goodwill Additions' reported in the cash flow statement or acquisition notes of peers.

Metric ID: gpn_segment_merchant_solutions_goodwill_acquired

Historical Data

16 periods
 Q2 '21Q4 '21Q1 '22Q2 '22Q3 '22Q4 '22Q1 '23Q2 '23Q3 '23Q4 '23Q3 '24Q4 '24Q1 '25Q2 '25Q3 '25Q4 '25
Value$472.00M$39.80M$824.00K$824.00K$824.00K$824.00K$3.52B$0.00$33.82M$51.97M$1.15M$1.75M$46.51M$46.51M$46.51M$46.51M
QoQ Change-91.6%-97.9%+0.0%+0.0%+0.0%>999%-100.0%+53.7%-97.8%+52.4%>999%+0.0%+0.0%+0.0%
YoY Change-99.8%-97.9%>999%-100.0%>999%>999%-96.6%-96.6%>999%>999%
Range$0.00$3.52B
CAGR-46.1%
Avg YoY Growth>999%
Median YoY Growth>999%
Current Streak5 quarters growth

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Global Payments's merchant solutions — goodwill acquired?
Global Payments (GPN) reported merchant solutions — goodwill acquired of $46.51M in Q4 2025.
How has Global Payments's merchant solutions — goodwill acquired changed year-over-year?
Global Payments's merchant solutions — goodwill acquired increased by 2565.1% year-over-year, from $1.75M to $46.51M.
What is the long-term trend for Global Payments's merchant solutions — goodwill acquired?
Over 2 years (2022 to 2025), Global Payments's merchant solutions — goodwill acquired has grown at a 651.3% compound annual growth rate (CAGR), from $3.30M to $186.03M.
What does merchant solutions — goodwill acquired mean?
The amount of goodwill added to the segment's balance sheet from new acquisitions this period.