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Shift4
🇺🇸 NYSE:FOUR
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Dec 31, 2024

Shift4 Q4 2024 Earnings Report

Shift4 reported strong revenue and profit growth, driven by record transaction volumes and strategic expansions.

Key Takeaways

Shift4 delivered a record Q4 2024 with a 49% YoY increase in end-to-end payment volume, reaching $47.9 billion. Revenue grew 26% YoY, and net income surged over 625%. The company expanded into new geographies and secured major hospitality and sports partnerships.

End-to-end payment volume hit a record $47.9 billion, up 49% YoY.

Gross revenue grew to $887.0 million, a 26% YoY increase.

Net income surged 625% YoY to $139.3 million.

Expansion into international markets and new verticals continued, with significant wins in hospitality and entertainment.

Total Revenue
$887M
Previous year: $705M
+25.7%
EPS
$1.35
Previous year: $0.76
+77.6%
End-to-End Payment Volume
$47.9B
Previous year: $32.1B
+49.2%
Gross Revenue Less Network Fees
$405M
Previous year: $269M
+50.4%
Adjusted EBITDA
$206M
Previous year: $136M
+51.3%
Gross Profit
$286M
Previous year: $195M
+46.6%
Cash and Equivalents
$1.21B
Previous year: $539M
+124.7%
Free Cash Flow
$86.9M
Previous year: $87.8M
-1.0%
Total Assets
$5.04B
Previous year: $3.39B
+48.8%

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Forward Guidance

Shift4 expects continued strong growth in 2025, driven by geographic expansion, strategic acquisitions, and new verticals.

Positive Outlook

  • Projected revenue growth of 22% YoY, reaching $1.65-$1.72 billion.
  • Adjusted EBITDA expected to grow 23% YoY to $830-$855 million.
  • End-to-end payment volume forecasted to exceed $200 billion.
  • Strong backlog of contracted volume and new international markets.
  • Ongoing strategic investments in hospitality, sports, and unified commerce.

Challenges Ahead

  • Potential macroeconomic uncertainty impacting consumer spending.
  • Integration risks associated with recent acquisitions.
  • Regulatory changes in key international markets could create headwinds.
  • Competitive pressures from fintech and traditional payment providers.
  • Increased operating expenses due to expansion and infrastructure investments.

Revenue & Expenses

Visualization of income flow from segment revenue to net income