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Dec 31, 2024
Corpay Q4 2024 Earnings Report
Corpay reported its financial results for the fourth quarter and full year ended December 31, 2024, with all-time record revenues and adjusted net income.
Key Takeaways
Corpay concluded 2024 with strong fourth-quarter performance, achieving 12% organic revenue growth and 21% adjusted EPS growth, both exceeding mid-term targets. The Corporate Payments segment saw significant growth, and the company made strategic acquisitions while maintaining a healthy leverage ratio.
Fourth quarter revenues increased 10% to $1,034.4 million, compared to $937.3 million in the prior year.
Adjusted net income per diluted share increased 21% to $5.36 in Q4 2024, up from $4.44 in Q4 2023.
Full year 2024 revenues increased 6% to $3,974.6 million, and adjusted EBITDA increased 7% to $2,129.0 million.
The company deployed over $2.5 billion in capital, including two Corporate Payments acquisitions and $1.3 billion in stock repurchases, while maintaining a leverage ratio of 2.75x.
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Forward Guidance
Corpay's 2025 outlook projects continued sales growth and strong earnings, driven by the Corporate Payments segment, despite anticipated macroeconomic headwinds.
Positive Outlook
- Expected sales growth of approximately 20% for fiscal year 2025.
- Projected revenue growth of 10% to 12% for fiscal year 2025.
- Corporate Payments segment expected to grow organic revenue in the high teens.
- Anticipated generation of approximately $1.5 billion in free cash flow in 2025.
- First quarter organic revenue growth expected to be 8% to 10%.
Challenges Ahead
- Earnings growth outlook for 2025 is adversely impacted by worsening foreign exchange rates.
- Earnings growth outlook for 2025 is adversely impacted by fuel price outlook.
- Earnings growth outlook for 2025 is adversely impacted by interest rate outlook.
- First quarter earnings growth outlook is adversely impacted approximately 7% compared to the prior year due to unfavorable movements in foreign exchange rates.
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