Corpay Q1 2024 Earnings Report
Key Takeaways
Corpay reported a 4% increase in revenue to $935.3 million and a 7% increase in net income to $229.8 million for the first quarter of 2024. The company also announced an agreement to acquire Paymerang. The Corporate Payments segment saw a 17% growth.
Revenue increased by 4% to $935.3 million, including a $31 million impact from the divested Russia business in the comparable period.
Net income attributable to Corpay increased by 7% to $229.8 million.
Adjusted net income per diluted share attributable to Corpay increased by 8% to $4.10, up 14% excluding the Russia business.
A definitive agreement to acquire Paymerang was announced, enhancing the company's position in new verticals.
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Forward Guidance
Corpay expects revenue growth acceleration over the coming quarters driven by sales, improving retention and business initiatives. Second quarter revenues are expected to be between $960 million and $980 million, and adjusted net income per diluted share between $4.45 and $4.55. For fiscal year 2024, Corpay, Inc. updated financial guidance is as follows: Total revenues between $3,960 million and $4,040 million; Net income between $1,075 million and $1,115 million; Net income per diluted share between $15.00 and $15.40; Adjusted net income between $1,348 million and $1,388 million; and Adjusted net income per diluted share between $18.80 and $19.20
Positive Outlook
- Revenue growth acceleration is expected over the coming quarters.
- Growth will be driven by sales.
- Growth will be driven by improving retention.
- Growth will be driven by business initiatives.
- Second quarter adjusted net income per diluted share growth, excluding the sale of our Russia business, is expected to be 13% at the mid-point
Challenges Ahead
- Unfavorable foreign exchange rates.
- Higher interest rates.
- Lodging segment experienced continued softness in the quarter.
- Taking actions to manage expenses to neutralize the softness we are experiencing in Lodging
- Outlook for the remainder of the year reflects unfavorable foreign exchange and higher interest rates, which significantly worsened in April
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