Global Payments Reports Q3 2026 Results with Strong Revenue Growth and Margin Expansion
Global Payments (GPN) reported strong third-quarter 2026 financial results, highlighted by adjusted net revenue of $3.18 billion, a 4% increase on a normalized constant currency basis. The company achieved an adjusted EPS of $3.58, marking a 10% year-over-year increase driven by successful integration execution and synergy realization from the Worldpay acquisition. Adjusted operating margins expanded by 220 basis points to 42.5%. The company's various segments showed robust performance: the SMB segment grew 5%, while Enterprise and Platforms segments both saw 8% normalized growth. Notably, 'Genius' bookings more than doubled year-over-year. Global Payments also highlighted significant operational efficiencies through AI, reducing underwriting review times from one hour to just ten minutes. Looking ahead, management provided full-year 2026 guidance with expected revenue growth of 4% to 5% and adjusted EPS between $13.60 and $13.80. The company remains committed to aggressive capital return, targeting a total of $2 billion for shareholders in 2026 through dividends and share repurchases.
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