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Global Payments Q2 2026 earnings summary

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Q2 2026 earnings summary5 Aug, 2026

Executive summary

  • Delivered strong Q2 2026 results with adjusted net revenue of $3.16 billion, up 4% normalized year-over-year, and adjusted EPS of $3.46, up 12% year-over-year, despite a 100 bps headwind from the Middle East conflict impacting the travel portfolio.

  • Completed acquisition of Worldpay and divestiture of Issuer Solutions, transforming into a pure-play commerce solutions provider with three new segments: Enterprise, Platforms, and SMB.

  • Integration of Worldpay progressing rapidly, with key milestones achieved in operating model, technology architecture, and commercial alignment across all segments.

  • Continued investment in AI and innovation, particularly in the Genius platform, driving improved sales effectiveness, new client wins, and product launches.

  • Returned $1.2 billion in capital to shareholders year-to-date, exceeding 50% of the 2026 plan.

Financial highlights

  • Adjusted net revenue: $3.16 billion, up 4% normalized year-over-year and 34% year-over-year; GAAP revenue: $3.32 billion.

  • Adjusted operating margin expanded 70 bps to 42.0% on a normalized basis; adjusted EPS rose 12% to $3.46.

  • Adjusted net income attributable to shareholders was $934 million, up 24% year-over-year.

  • Adjusted free cash flow: $687 million, with a 75% conversion rate from adjusted net income.

  • GAAP net income was $13 million, down from $242 million a year ago, reflecting discontinued operations and one-time items.

Outlook and guidance

  • Full-year 2026 guidance: normalized constant currency adjusted net revenue growth of 4–5%, with adjusted EPS forecasted at $13.60–$13.80 and operating margin expected to expand by 150 bps.

  • Free cash flow conversion rate expected to exceed 90% for the year; capital expenditures planned at ~$1B.

  • Over $2 billion in capital to be returned to shareholders in 2026; $7.5 billion planned from 2025–2027.

  • Confident in accelerating growth in 2027 as headwinds subside and Genius/Worldpay synergies ramp.

Middle East conflict impact on travel portfolio
Worldpay integration and cost saving progress
Genius platform adoption and market momentum
Middle East conflict impact on travel yield mix
Composition and wind-down of Other revenue
Genius yield drivers and back-book strategy
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