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Corpay Inc (CPAY)

Corpay Inc (CPAY) 1-star rating from Upturn Advisory
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Upturn Advisory Summary

11/05/2025: CPAY (1-star) is currently NOT-A-BUY. Pass it for now.

Upturn Star Rating

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Not Recommended Performance

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Number of Analysts

3 star rating from financial analysts

17 Analysts rated it

Moderately tracked stock, growing coverage, gaining market and investor attention.

1 Year Target Price $351.5

1 Year Target Price $351.5

Analysts Price Target For last 52 week
$351.5 Target price
52w Low $252.84
Current$261.69
52w High $400.81

Analysis of Past Performance

Type Stock
Historic Profit -1.28%
Avg. Invested days 43
Today’s Advisory PASS
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Key Highlights

Company Size Large-Cap Stock
Market Capitalization 19.63B USD
Price to earnings Ratio 18.9
1Y Target Price 351.5
Price to earnings Ratio 18.9
1Y Target Price 351.5
Volume (30-day avg) 17
Beta 0.86
52 Weeks Range 252.84 - 400.81
Updated Date 11/7/2025
52 Weeks Range 252.84 - 400.81
Updated Date 11/7/2025
Dividends yield (FY) -
Basic EPS (TTM) 14.71

Analyzing Revenue: Products, Geography and Growth

Revenue by Products

Revenue by Geography

Earnings Date

Report Date 2025-11-05
When After Market
Estimate 5.64
Actual 5.7

Profitability

Profit Margin 24.37%
Operating Margin (TTM) 44.62%

Management Effectiveness

Return on Assets (TTM) 6.31%
Return on Equity (TTM) 29.1%

Valuation

Trailing PE 18.9
Forward PE 11.74
Enterprise Value 26189766633
Price to Sales(TTM) 4.55
Enterprise Value 26189766633
Price to Sales(TTM) 4.55
Enterprise Value to Revenue 6.28
Enterprise Value to EBITDA 11.79
Shares Outstanding 70614383
Shares Floating 67761238
Shares Outstanding 70614383
Shares Floating 67761238
Percent Insiders 3.53
Percent Institutions 96.02

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Corpay Inc

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Company Overview

Company history and background logo History and Background

Corpay Inc., formerly FleetCor Technologies, Inc., was founded in 2000. It started as a provider of fuel cards for commercial fleets and has since expanded into a global provider of payment solutions. Significant milestones include strategic acquisitions and diversification into new markets like corporate payments and lodging.

Company business area logo Core Business Areas

  • Fleet: Offers fuel cards and fleet management solutions to commercial fleets.
  • Corporate Payments: Provides accounts payable automation, cross-border payments, and purchasing card solutions.
  • Lodging: Offers lodging solutions, primarily for the airline and maritime industries.
  • Gift: Provides stored-value gift cards and related services.

leadership logo Leadership and Structure

Ron Clarke is the Chairman and Chief Executive Officer. The organizational structure is divided into business segments, each led by a segment president, reporting to the CEO.

Top Products and Market Share

Product Key Offerings logo Key Offerings

  • Fuel Cards: Fuel cards for commercial fleets, offering expense tracking and controls. Competitors: Wex Inc., U.S. Bank Voyager. Market share varies by region but Corpay is a major player in North America and Europe. Estimated revenue in 2023: $1.5 Billion
  • AP Automation: Accounts payable automation solutions, streamlining invoice processing and payments. Competitors: Bill.com, Coupa Software. Estimated revenue in 2023: $1.2 Billion
  • Cross-Border Payments: Cross-border payments solutions for businesses. Competitors: Wise, Payoneer, Remitly. Estimated revenue in 2023: $700 million

Market Dynamics

industry overview logo Industry Overview

The payments industry is rapidly evolving, driven by technological advancements and changing consumer preferences. Increased regulation and competition are also key factors.

Positioning

Corpay Inc. holds a strong position in the fleet card and corporate payments markets. Competitive advantages include its scale, proprietary technology, and strong relationships with key partners.

Total Addressable Market (TAM)

The TAM for Corpay's various business segments is estimated to be in the hundreds of billions of dollars. Corpay is well-positioned to capture a significant portion of this market due to its diversified product portfolio and global presence.

Upturn SWOT Analysis

Strengths

  • Diversified revenue streams
  • Strong market position in fleet and corporate payments
  • Proprietary technology
  • Experienced management team
  • Global presence

Weaknesses

  • Exposure to macroeconomic cycles
  • Integration risks from acquisitions
  • Dependence on key partners
  • Complexity of business model
  • Vulnerability to data breaches

Opportunities

  • Expanding into new geographies
  • Developing new payment solutions
  • Acquiring complementary businesses
  • Leveraging data analytics
  • Increasing adoption of digital payments

Threats

  • Increased competition
  • Regulatory changes
  • Economic downturns
  • Technological disruption
  • Cybersecurity threats

Competitors and Market Share

Key competitor logo Key Competitors

  • WEX
  • BILL
  • GPN

Competitive Landscape

Corpay Inc. benefits from its scale and diversified product portfolio. However, it faces increasing competition from both established players and emerging fintech companies.

Major Acquisitions

AFEX

  • Year: 2021
  • Acquisition Price (USD millions): 400
  • Strategic Rationale: Expanded cross-border payments capabilities and geographic reach.

Growth Trajectory and Initiatives

Historical Growth: Corpay Inc. has experienced strong historical growth, driven by organic expansion and strategic acquisitions.

Future Projections: Analysts project continued revenue growth in the high single digits over the next few years. EPS is expected to grow at a faster pace due to operating leverage.

Recent Initiatives: Recent initiatives include expanding into new markets, launching new payment solutions, and investing in technology.

Summary

Corpay is a strong player in payment processing due to its diversified offerings and established market presence. It exhibits good financial health, though macroeconomic conditions present a risk. Strategic acquisitions and technological investments appear to be driving growth while increased competition in the payment solutions space demands vigilance.

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Sources and Disclaimers

Data Sources:

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Disclaimers:

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About Corpay Inc

Exchange NYSE
Headquaters Atlanta, GA, United States
IPO Launch date 2010-12-15
Chairman, President & CEO Mr. Ronald F. Clarke
Sector Technology
Industry Software - Infrastructure
Full time employees 11200
Full time employees 11200

Corpay, Inc. operates as a payments company that helps businesses and consumers manage vehicle-related expenses, lodging expenses, and corporate payments in the United States, Brazil, the United Kingdom, and internationally. The company offers vehicle payment solutions, which include fuel, tolls, parking, vehicle compliance, fleet maintenance, and long-haul transportation services, as well as prepaid food and transportation vouchers and cards. It also provides corporate payment solutions consisting of accounts payable AP automation; virtual cards, cross-border solutions; and purchasing and T&E travel and entertainment card products, as well as lodging payments solutions for employees who travel overnight for work purposes; traveling crews and stranded passengers from airlines and cruise lines; and insurance policyholders displaced from their homes due to damage or catastrophe; workforce lodging solutions for business travel programs; airline logistics, crew management, insurance, and other payments solutions. In addition, the company offers gifts and payroll cards. It serves business, merchant, consumer, and payment network customers. The company was formerly known as FLEETCOR Technologies, Inc. and changed its name to Corpay, Inc. in March 2024. Corpay, Inc. was founded in 1986 and is headquartered in Atlanta, Georgia.