Global Finance News
18 Feb 2026, 19:42
Global Payments posts Q4 profit growth, completes Worldpay acquisition
Global Payments Inc. reported fourth-quarter 2025 GAAP revenue of $1.90 billion and diluted earnings per share (EPS) of $0.92, while adjusted EPS rose 12% to $3.18, or 11% in constant currency. Adjusted net revenue increased 6% in constant currency excluding dispositions to $2.32 billion, and adjusted operating margin expanded 80 basis points to 44.7%.
For full-year 2025, GAAP revenue totaled $7.71 billion, compared with $7.74 billion in 2024, and GAAP EPS was $5.78. Adjusted net revenue rose 6% in constant currency excluding dispositions to $9.32 billion, while adjusted EPS increased 11% to $12.22. Adjusted operating margin improved 97 basis points to 44.2%.
During the year, the company completed its acquisition of Worldpay and divested its Issuer Solutions business, repositioning itself as a pure-play merchant solutions provider. Management said the transformation enhances scale, cash-flow generation, and long-term growth prospects.
Global Payments announced a new $2.5 billion share repurchase authorization and entered into a $550 million accelerated share repurchase agreement. The company reiterated its plan to return $7.5 billion to shareholders through the end of 2027.
For 2026, the company expects constant-currency adjusted net revenue growth of about 5% excluding dispositions, operating margin expansion of roughly 150 basis points, and adjusted EPS of $13.80 to $14.00, representing 13% to 15% growth.
Source: Business Wire
Global Payments Inc. reported fourth-quarter 2025 GAAP revenue of $1.90 billion and diluted earnings per share (EPS) of $0.92, while adjusted EPS rose 12% to $3.18, or 11% in constant currency. Adjusted net revenue increased 6% in constant currency excluding dispositions to $2.32 billion, and adjusted operating margin expanded 80 basis points to 44.7%.
For full-year 2025, GAAP revenue totaled $7.71 billion, compared with $7.74 billion in 2024, and GAAP EPS was $5.78. Adjusted net revenue rose 6% in constant currency excluding dispositions to $9.32 billion, while adjusted EPS increased 11% to $12.22. Adjusted operating margin improved 97 basis points to 44.2%.
During the year, the company completed its acquisition of Worldpay and divested its Issuer Solutions business, repositioning itself as a pure-play merchant solutions provider. Management said the transformation enhances scale, cash-flow generation, and long-term growth prospects.
Global Payments announced a new $2.5 billion share repurchase authorization and entered into a $550 million accelerated share repurchase agreement. The company reiterated its plan to return $7.5 billion to shareholders through the end of 2027.
For 2026, the company expects constant-currency adjusted net revenue growth of about 5% excluding dispositions, operating margin expansion of roughly 150 basis points, and adjusted EPS of $13.80 to $14.00, representing 13% to 15% growth.
Source: Business Wire
