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This summary was created by AI, based on 2 opinions in the last 12 months.

Shift4 Payments, represented by the symbol FOUR-N, has garnered mixed reviews from analysts. While the recent quarterly performance has disappointed some, particularly in a competitive payments sector that includes major players like PayPal, the company demonstrates promising growth metrics. With a reported annual growth rate of 30%, a robust balance sheet, and a solid niche primarily in the restaurant and hotel industries, Shift4 is strategically expanding its footprint into the gaming sector and other markets. Analysts appreciate the company’s valuation at 26 times earnings, which is considered attractively low for a technology firm, especially within the context of its recent addition to the S&P 400 small-cap index. The appetite for potential takeover offers within the past two years adds to its perceived attractiveness, leading many to classify the stock as undervalued despite some cautious sentiments.

Consensus
Buy
Valuation
Undervalued
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

Bullish - Buy Signals / Votes : 0

Neutral - Hold Signals / Votes : 0

Bearish - Sell Signals / Votes : 1

Total Signals / Votes : 1

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, 1 stock analyst published opinions about FOUR-N. 0 analysts 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?

1 stock analyst 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 2025-03-21, Shift4 Payments (FOUR-N) stock closed at a price of $88.56.