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CENTER VALLEY, Pa.--(BUSINESS WIRE)---- $FOUR--Shift4 (NYSE: FOUR), the leader in integrated payments and commerce technology, will release its first quarter 2024 financial results before market open on Thursday, May 9, 2024. Management will host a live conference call at 8:30 am ET to discuss these results. Conference Call Details Toll-free dial-in: +1-877-407-0613 Toll dial-in: +1-201-689-8051 The earnings conference call will be webcast live and interested parties can join the live webcast through Shi.

Shift4 Payments' stock spiked after a positive earnings report and M&A speculation, but has since declined. They have guided for 40%+ top and bottom-line growth over the next twelve months. Despite the strong forward guidance, the stock currently trades at just 10.1x forward EV/EBITDA.

Shift4's shares have fallen by 21% since no satisfactory takeover bids were received. The valuation at less than 5X EV/S is very attractive given the company's strong growth rates. The company's rapid revenue and profitability growth, along with strong free cash flow conversion, make it an attractive investment. Shift4's differentiation in the payment processing space, particularly with its SkyTab POS system, positions it for continued growth and success.

Fintech firms focus on using technology to enhance financial services, including payments, banking, and financial management. Among some of the more popular services that such companies deliver are cryptocurrencies, “buy now, pay later,” peer-to-peer payments, payments to businesses, and consumer banking.

Shift4 stock dropped after its CEO said it's received bids that undervalue the company. The stock could potentially double in a takeover based on the value of other comparable companies.

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Analysts think this stock should be worth 30% more.

FY23 witnessed significant growth in end-to-end payment volume, subscription revenue, and total revenue, driven by increased merchant adoption in new verticals, strategic acquisitions, and the next-gen SkyTab POS system. Shift4 achieved impressive growth in gross profit and gross margin, outpacing revenue growth, and thus, profitability. Continued margin improvements are anticipated in FY24. Shift4's current premium valuation is justified by its demonstrated self-sustainability, superior growth trajectory, and improving margins.

Shift4 is exploring a sale of the company but it's not getting the offers that it's looking for. For patient investors, allowing the company to grow and compound returns could be far more rewarding.

Shift 4 stock sold off Monday after CEO Jared Isaacman reportedly told staff that takeover bids didn't "sufficiently value" the payments firm.