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This summary was created by AI, based on 3 opinions in the last 12 months.

Shift4 Payments (FOUR-N) has faced some challenges in the crowded payment processing sector, with recent market sentiment declining after their last quarterly results. However, analysts maintain a positive outlook, particularly in light of the ongoing CEO transition, which they expect to be smooth. The company is recognized for its impressive growth rate of 30% annually and holds a significant position in the restaurant and hospitality industries, with expansion plans into gaming. Several takeover approaches have been made in the past two years, which indicates market interest in the company's potential. With a current valuation at 26 times earnings, considered low for a tech firm, and its recent inclusion in the S&P 400 small-cap index, analysts deem Shift4 Payments undervalued, supported by an analysts' price target of $109.46.

Consensus
Buy
Valuation
Undervalued
PAST TOP PICK
(A Top Pick Nov 18/24, Down 16%)

Mid/small caps have been hit in recent months, but he expects the CEO transition to go well and their business remains good. It could be a takeover target.

DON'T BUY

The street didn't like their last quarter, and the payments space is crowded (see PayPal).

TOP PICK

It is involved in payment processing technology and is one of the competitors to LSPD. It is growing at 30% per year and has a good balance sheet. It has a great niche in the restaurant and hotels business and is starting to expand into gaming and other areas. Has been approached at least twice in the last two years for a potential takeover. The valuation is good at 26X earnings which is pretty low for a tech company. It has just been added to the S&P 400 small cap Index. He considers it undervalued.         Buy 21  Hold 3  Sell 1

(Analysts’ price target is $109.46)
DON'T BUY
Recently IPO'd. It's a a payments stock, and payments are a hot industry. They process payments in restaurants and brick-and-mortar retail. Its earnings have beaten the street. FOUR is up 72% since IPO. But the rising number of Covid cases scares him off.
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Shift4 Payments(FOUR-N) Rating

Ranking : 3 out of 5

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Bullish - Buy Signals / Votes : 1

Neutral - Hold Signals / Votes : 0

Bearish - Sell Signals / Votes : 1

Total Signals / Votes : 2

Stockchase rating for Shift4 Payments is calculated according to the stock experts' signals. A high score means experts mostly recommend to buy the stock while a low score means experts mostly recommend to sell the stock.

Shift4 Payments(FOUR-N) Frequently Asked Questions

What is Shift4 Payments stock symbol?

Shift4 Payments is a American stock, trading under the symbol FOUR-N on the New York Stock Exchange (FOUR). It is usually referred to as NYSE:FOUR or FOUR-N

Is Shift4 Payments a buy or a sell?

In the last year, 2 stock analysts published opinions about FOUR-N. 1 analyst recommended to BUY the stock. 1 analyst recommended to SELL the stock. The latest stock analyst recommendation is . Read the latest stock experts' ratings for Shift4 Payments.

Is Shift4 Payments a good investment or a top pick?

Shift4 Payments was recommended as a Top Pick by on . Read the latest stock experts ratings for Shift4 Payments.

Why is Shift4 Payments stock dropping?

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Is Shift4 Payments worth watching?

2 stock analysts on Stockchase covered Shift4 Payments In the last year. It is a trending stock that is worth watching.

What is Shift4 Payments stock price?

On 2025-04-11, Shift4 Payments (FOUR-N) stock closed at a price of $78.09.