EVERTEC Q2 Revenue Jumps 20% to $275M, but Net Income Plunges on Tax Hit and Impairment
EVTC sits 42% above its 52-week low of $21.81.
Summary
EVERTEC's Q2 revenue rose 20% to $274.8M, but net income fell 87% to $6.9M due to a high tax rate and an $8.9M impairment. Full-year guidance was raised, and the buyback was increased to $150M.
Key Events · Earnings and Guidance · EVTC
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Revenue Growth Driven by M&A
Q2 revenue hit $274.8M, up 20% YoY, fueled by the Dimensa acquisition (closed April 30, 2026 for ~$199M) and organic growth in Latin America Payments and Solutions.
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Net Income Plunges on Tax and Impairment
GAAP net income fell to $6.9M from $41.0M a year ago. The effective tax rate spiked to 74.7% due to a dividend distribution tax and a valuation allowance, while an $8.9M impairment charge was taken on an equity investee exit.
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Full-Year Guidance Raised
Management raised full-year guidance, signaling confidence in underlying business momentum despite the noisy quarter.
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Buyback Authorization Increased to $150M
Subsequent to quarter-end, the board increased the share repurchase authorization to $150M, extending through December 2027.
Analysis · EVTC · Technology
EVERTEC delivered strong top-line growth of 20% to $274.8 million, driven by recent acquisitions and organic expansion in Latin America. However, GAAP net income collapsed to $6.9 million from $41.0 million a year ago, crushed by a $20.3 million tax expense (74.7% effective rate) tied to a dividend distribution and an $8.9 million impairment on an equity investment exit. The company raised full-year guidance, reflecting confidence in underlying operations, but the quarter exposes the messy integration costs and tax complexities of its aggressive M&A strategy. The board also boosted the buyback authorization to $150 million, signaling a willingness to support the stock.
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