Shift4 Payments Management
Management criteria checks 4/4
Shift4 Payments' CEO is David Lauber, appointed in Feb 2022, has a tenure of 3.58 years. total yearly compensation is $6.64M, comprised of 5.3% salary and 94.7% bonuses, including company stock and options. directly owns 0.14% of the company’s shares, worth $11.01M. The average tenure of the management team and the board of directors is 2.4 years and 3.5 years respectively.
Key information
David Lauber
Chief executive officer
US$6.6m
Total compensation
| CEO salary percentage | 5.27% |
| CEO tenure | 3.6yrs |
| CEO ownership | 0.1% |
| Management average tenure | 2.4yrs |
| Board average tenure | 3.5yrs |
Recent management updates
Recent updates
Shift4: Shifting Into High Gear As It Integrates A Significant Acquisition
Aug 29Here's Why We Think Shift4 Payments (NYSE:FOUR) Might Deserve Your Attention Today
Apr 12
Shift4 Payments: This Is The Dip I Was Waiting For (Rating Upgrade)
Mar 20Some Confidence Is Lacking In Shift4 Payments, Inc. (NYSE:FOUR) As Shares Slide 25%
Mar 08Shareholders Should Be Pleased With Shift4 Payments, Inc.'s (NYSE:FOUR) Price
Jan 07Shift4 Payments Is A Growth Beast And A Reasonable Buy
Dec 20Shift4: CEO Departure A Big Risk For Investors?
Dec 07Shift4 Payments: Waiting For A Dip To Catch The Next Rip
Nov 18Earnings Miss: Here's What Shift4 Payments, Inc. (NYSE:FOUR) Analysts Are Forecasting For Next Year
Nov 15Shift4 Payments: International Expansion Continues And The Stock Is Cheap
Sep 08
Expanding Global Footprint And Diverse Offerings Set To Elevate Earnings And Market Position
Expansion into stadiums, hotels, and international markets, coupled with acquisitions like Revel and Vectron, aims to boost future revenue and EBITDA.Shift4 Payments: Undervalued, But The Prolonged Search For A Buyer Makes It A Pass
Jun 27Shift4 Payments: The CEO Is Buying, And So Am I
Jun 13Shift4 Payments: Despite The Bearish Argument, There's A Lot To Like
May 21Shift4 Payments: Improving Fundamentals + Declining Price = A Generational Buy
May 13Shift4 Payments: The Sell-Off Appears Overdone
Apr 19Shift4: 30% Revenue CAGR In Next 3 Years
Mar 30Shift4: Deal's Off. Here's What's Next
Mar 19Shift4 Payments Earnings Preview: 2024 Guidance Could Point To 30% CAGR
Feb 22Shift4 Payments: Strong Execution Track Record At Reasonable Valuation
Jan 20Shift4 Payments: Still Valuable At 15.4x EV/EBITDA
Jan 03Shift4 Payments Is Buying Economies Of Scale
Dec 11Shift4 Payments: Strong Growth At 25-30% CAGR In 2024, Priced At 16x FCF
Nov 16Beyond The Noise: The Bull Case For Shift4 Payments
Oct 11Shift4 Payments: A Strong Buy In The Payments Processing Industry
Sep 25Shift4 Payments: A Bargain In The Transaction Aisle
Aug 30Shift4 Payments Looks Strong Despite Blue Orca Short Report
Aug 21CEO Compensation Analysis
| Date | Total Compensation | Salary | Company Earnings |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 30 2025 | n/a | n/a | US$208m |
| Mar 31 2025 | n/a | n/a | US$223m |
| Dec 31 2024 | US$7m | US$350k | US$227m |
| Sep 30 2024 | n/a | n/a | US$127m |
| Jun 30 2024 | n/a | n/a | US$106m |
| Mar 31 2024 | n/a | n/a | US$92m |
| Dec 31 2023 | US$7m | US$350k | US$86m |
| Sep 30 2023 | n/a | n/a | US$102m |
| Jun 30 2023 | n/a | n/a | US$111m |
| Mar 31 2023 | n/a | n/a | US$97m |
| Dec 31 2022 | US$2m | US$350k | US$75m |
| Sep 30 2022 | n/a | n/a | US$36m |
| Jun 30 2022 | n/a | n/a | -US$15m |
| Mar 31 2022 | n/a | n/a | -US$24m |
| Dec 31 2021 | US$2m | US$249k | -US$49m |
| Sep 30 2021 | n/a | n/a | -US$53m |
| Jun 30 2021 | n/a | n/a | -US$48m |
| Mar 31 2021 | n/a | n/a | -US$52m |
| Dec 31 2020 | US$16m | US$231k | -US$19m |
Compensation vs Market: David's total compensation ($USD6.64M) is about average for companies of similar size in the US market ($USD8.48M).
Compensation vs Earnings: David's compensation has been consistent with company performance over the past year.
CEO
David Lauber (41 yo)
Mr. David Taylor Lauber serves as Chief Executive Officer, Principal Executive Officer and Director of Shift4 Payments, Inc. since June 5, 2025 and was its Chief Strategy Officer until June 5, 2025. He has...
Leadership Team
| Name | Position | Tenure | Compensation | Ownership |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Founder & Executive Chairman | 5.8yrs | US$9.47m | 3.32% $ 257.0m | |
| President | 3.6yrs | US$6.64m | 0.14% $ 11.0m | |
| Chief Financial Officer | no data | US$282.50k | 0.012% $ 936.5k | |
| Secretary | 5.8yrs | US$2.95m | 0.24% $ 18.5m | |
| Chief Operating Officer | no data | no data | no data | |
| Chief Accounting Officer | 2.1yrs | no data | 0.082% $ 6.3m | |
| Executive Vice President of Investor Relations | no data | no data | no data | |
| Senior Vice President of Marketing | 1.6yrs | no data | no data | |
| Chief HR Officer | no data | no data | no data | |
| Vice Chairman | 2.7yrs | no data | no data | |
| Chief Commercial Officer | no data | no data | no data | |
| Senior Vice President of POS ENGINEERING | 3.7yrs | no data | no data |
Experienced Management: FOUR's management team is considered experienced (2.4 years average tenure).
Board Members
| Name | Position | Tenure | Compensation | Ownership |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Founder & Executive Chairman | 5.8yrs | US$9.47m | 3.32% $ 257.0m | |
| President | less than a year | US$6.64m | 0.14% $ 11.0m | |
| Non-Employee Director | 5.3yrs | US$267.50k | 0.0066% $ 509.3k | |
| Independent Director | 5.3yrs | US$283.75k | 0.021% $ 1.6m | |
| Independent Director | 2.9yrs | US$267.50k | 0.011% $ 823.5k | |
| Director | less than a year | US$3.49m | 0.11% $ 8.7m | |
| Independent Director | less than a year | no data | 0.00090% $ 69.7k | |
| Independent Director | 4.1yrs | US$270.00k | 0.0085% $ 658.6k |
Experienced Board: FOUR's board of directors are considered experienced (3.5 years average tenure).
Company Analysis and Financial Data Status
| Data | Last Updated (UTC time) |
|---|---|
| Company Analysis | 2025/09/05 16:42 |
| End of Day Share Price | 2025/09/05 00:00 |
| Earnings | 2025/06/30 |
| Annual Earnings | 2024/12/31 |
Data Sources
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| Package | Data | Timeframe | Example US Source * |
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| Company Financials | 10 years |
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| Analyst Consensus Estimates | +3 years |
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| Market Prices | 30 years |
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| Ownership | 10 years |
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| Management | 10 years |
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| Key Developments | 10 years |
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Analyst Sources
Shift4 Payments, Inc. is covered by 33 analysts. 15 of those analysts submitted the estimates of revenue or earnings used as inputs to our report. Analysts submissions are updated throughout the day.
| Analyst | Institution |
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| Ishan Majumdar | Baptista Research |
| Ramsey El-Assal | Barclays |
| John Coffey | Barclays |