Global Payments Reports Strong Adjusted Q1 Results, Initiates $500M Accelerated Share Repurchase

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Global Payments announced better-than-expected adjusted Q1 earnings and launched a new $500 million accelerated share repurchase program, reinforcing its commitment to shareholder returns and reaffirming its full-year outlook.

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• Strong Adjusted Q1 Performance

  Reported adjusted diluted EPS of $2.96, a 10% increase year-over-year, exceeding expectations. Adjusted net revenue increased 29.5% to $2.86 billion.

• Significant GAAP Loss

  Reported a GAAP diluted loss per share of ($6.59) for the quarter, primarily due to non-cash acquisition-related items.

• New $500M Accelerated Share Repurchase

  Initiated a new accelerated share repurchase plan for $500 million, part of a broader plan to return over $2 billion to shareholders in 2026.

• Full-Year Outlook Reaffirmed

  Reaffirmed its full-year 2026 outlook for normalized, constant currency adjusted net revenue growth of approximately 5% and adjusted EPS of $13.80 to $14.00.

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The company reported a significant GAAP loss but highlighted strong adjusted earnings that exceeded expectations, driven by its focus as a pure-play commerce solutions leader. The initiation of a new $500 million accelerated share repurchase plan, contributing to over $2 billion in planned capital returns for 2026, signals strong confidence in future performance and a commitment to shareholder value. This capital allocation strategy, alongside reaffirmed full-year guidance, provides a positive outlook despite the GAAP loss.