Atlanta, Georgia-based Corpay, Inc. (CPAY) operates as a payments company that helps businesses and consumers to manage and pay their expenses. The company has a market cap of $27.1 billion and operates through Corporate Payments, Vehicle Payments, Lodging Payments, and Other segments. CPAY offers vehicle payment solutions for fuel, tolls, and parking, vehicle compliance, auto insurance and road assistance, fleet maintenance, and more.
CPAY stock has rallied the broader market over the past year, rising 26.5% compared to the S&P 500 Index’s ($SPX) 18.7% surge. Moreover, in 2026, the stock has grown 36.7%, outperforming the SPX’s 12.2% rise.
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Focusing on its industry benchmark, the State Street Technology Select Sector SPDR ETF (XLK) has risen 38.8% over the past year, outperforming the stock. In 2026, XLK has grown 26.2% and has lagged behind the stock.
www.barchart.com On Aug. 6, CPAY stock rose nearly 1% following the release of its better-than-expected Q2 2026 earnings. The company’s revenue for the quarter amounted to $1.3 billion, surpassing the Street’s estimates. Moreover, its adjusted EPS came in at $7, also topping Wall Street’s forecasts. Corpay expects full-year earnings in the range of $27.15 to $27.55 per share, with revenue in the range of $5.29 billion to $5.33 billion.
For the current year, which ends in December, analysts expect CPAY’s EPS to increase 27.4% to $25.75 on a diluted basis. The company surpassed the consensus estimate in each of the last four quarters.
Among the 17 analysts covering CPAY stock, the consensus is a “Strong Buy.” That’s based on 11 “Strong Buy” ratings, two “Moderate Buys,” and four “Holds.”
www.barchart.com The configuration has remained unchanged over the past months.
On Aug. 25, Wolfe Research analyst Darrin Peller maintained a “Buy” rating for CPAY stock and raised its price target from $475 to $530.
CPAY’s mean price target of $450.62 offers a 9.3% upside compared to the current market price. Its Street-high target of $530 implies a 28.5% upside from current levels.
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