Posted: 06/19/2025 04:00 am
Shift4 Payments, a leader in integrated payments and commerce technology, continues to showcase financial resilience and robust market performance. The company, traded under symbol FOUR on the NYSE, has been making strategic strides in its executive compensation structure, as seen in recent years' data.
Throughout the last three years, Nancy Disman, serving as the Chief Financial Officer for Shift4 Payments, has maintained a significant influence over the company's financial direction. In 2024, her total compensation was $3,489,311, reflecting a slight increase from the previous year. This package included a consistent base salary of $350,000, a substantial bonus of $500,000, and stock awards valued at $2,350,000, all showcasing the company's commitment to reward its executives for performance and longevity.^1 This trend in compensation denotes the strategic emphasis on aligning executive incentives with company growth and shareholder value. In comparison, Jordan Frankel, who previously held the role of General Counsel, EVP of Legal, and other functions, saw his total compensation in 2022 decrease significantly to $1,938,600, focusing more on foundational stock awards.^2
In recent news, Shift4 Payments announced their fourth-quarter 2024 results, reinforcing their standing as an industry leader. This momentum echoes throughout the analyst community, with reports emphasizing the company's solid growth attributes and potential market outperformance.^3,5 The analyst optimism is further paralleled by the robust earnings outlook, expecting price targets to suggest a potential 41.2% stock value rally.^6
Despite the positive executive compensation strategy, Shift4 Payments has witnessed fluctuations in its stock price. As of the current date, FOUR is trading at $91.82, with a year high of $127.5 and a low of $57.45, indicating a volatile trading range influenced by external market conditions and internal growth strategies.^# Operating at a market cap of approximately $6.2 billion, the company remains a formidable player in the mobile payments domain, continually innovating to streamline operations and expand its global reach.^4
The firm's strategic payment technology advancements position it favorably among growth stocks, with analysts recommending it as a valuable addition to diverse investment portfolios.^7 As the dynamics of executive compensation continue to impact corporate governance and performance, Shift4 Payments' structured incentives could serve as a blueprint for aligning management objectives with long-term shareholder interests.
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1. https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1794669/000119312525105572/0001193125-25-105572-index.htm
2. https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1794669/000119312523127508/0001193125-23-127508-index.htm
3. https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1794669/000119312524118206/0001193125-24-118206-index.htm
4. https://www.zacks.com/stock/news/2478790/top-mobile-payments-stocks-to-add-to-your-portfolio-right-now?cid=CS-STOCKNEWSAPI-FT-mobile_payments-2478790
5. https://www.zacks.com/stock/news/2475574/here-is-why-growth-investors-should-buy-shift4-payments-four-now?cid=CS-STOCKNEWSAPI-FT-tale_of_the_tape|yseop_template_11_growth-2475574
6. https://www.zacks.com/stock/news/2462109/wall-street-analysts-believe-shift4-payments-four-could-rally-41-2-heres-is-how-to-trade?cid=CS-STOCKNEWSAPI-FT-tale_of_the_tape|consensus_price_target-2462109
7. https://www.zacks.com/stock/news/2462368/looking-for-a-growth-stock-3-reasons-why-shift4-payments-four-is-a-solid-choice?cid=CS-STOCKNEWSAPI-FT-tale_of_the_tape|yseop_template_11_growth-2462368
Financial data as of June 1, 2025.
