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Mar 31, 2023

Shift4 Q1 2023 Earnings Report

Shift4 achieved new quarterly records for volume, gross revenue less network fees, and free cash flow.

Key Takeaways

Shift4 Payments reported a strong first quarter, marked by significant growth in end-to-end volume, gross revenue, and gross revenue less network fees. The company generated net income of $20.4 million and increased Adjusted EBITDA by 102% over the same period last year. The Board has authorized a $250 million share buyback program.

End-to-end payment volume reached $22.3 billion, a 66% increase year-over-year.

Gross revenue was $547.0 million, up 36% compared to Q1 2022.

Gross profit increased by 78% year-over-year to $138.2 million.

Adjusted EBITDA rose by 102% year-over-year to $89.3 million, with Adjusted EBITDA margins at 45%.

Total Revenue
$547M
Previous year: $402M
+36.1%
EPS
$0.51
Previous year: $0.15
+240.0%
End-to-End Payment Volume
$22.3B
Previous year: $13.4B
+66.4%
Gross Revenue Less Network Fees
$200M
Previous year: $149M
+34.4%
Adjusted EBITDA
$89.3M
Previous year: $44.3M
+101.6%
Gross Profit
$138M
Previous year: $84.6M
+63.4%
Cash and Equivalents
$818M
Previous year: $1.19B
-31.2%
Free Cash Flow
$51.3M
Total Assets
$2.61B

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Forward Guidance

Shift4 is increasing its full year outlook for 2023.

Positive Outlook

  • End-to-End Payment Volume: Increased from $104 Billion to $110 Billion
  • Gross Revenue: Increased from $2.55 Billion to $2.70 Billion
  • Gross Revenue Less Network Fees: Increased from $920 Million to $955 Million
  • Adjusted EBITDA: Increased from $420 Million to $440 Million
  • Adjusted Free Cash Flow Conversion: 53%+