Paysafe Reports Q1 2026 Results: 10% Revenue Growth, 21% Adjusted EPS Increase, Reaffirms FY26 Guidance

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Paysafe announced Q1 2026 results with 10% revenue growth and 21% adjusted EPS increase, alongside significant debt reduction, while reaffirming its full-year guidance.

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• Strong Revenue Growth

  First quarter revenue increased 10% to $442.7 million, with organic revenue growing 8% year-over-year.

• Adjusted Profitability Improvement

  Adjusted diluted EPS increased 21% to $0.41, reflecting the benefit of a reduced share count, despite a widening GAAP net loss of $36.5 million.

• Significant Debt Reduction

  The company made $104.3 million in net debt repayments, reducing its net leverage ratio to 5.2x and remaining on track for a year-end ratio below 5x.

• Full-Year Guidance Reaffirmed

  Paysafe reaffirmed its 2026 guidance for revenue and Adjusted EBITDA growth in the range of 5% to 8%, and double-digit growth in Adjusted EPS.

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Paysafe reported a mixed first quarter, with strong revenue growth and significant adjusted EPS improvement, partly driven by a reduced share count. The company also made substantial progress in debt reduction, lowering its net leverage ratio. However, the GAAP net loss widened considerably. Reaffirming full-year guidance indicates management's confidence in continued operational execution despite the GAAP loss.