Shift4: A Profitable Outlook After An Unconsummated Buyout

Lyndon Stratford Shift4: Market share gains, strong revenue growth, rising margins and free cash flow: who needs a buyout to like these shares? Shift4 shares have hit a speed bump; Shift4’s (NYSE:FOUR) business hasn’t seen even a pot hole. As most readers will recollect, the CEO of Shift4, Jared Isaacson had indicated back late last year that he and his board would be amenable to take over bids. Part of this was a reaction to a hit piece by activist short seller Blue Orca. But some of this was based on  ...