Global Payments Q2 2021 Earnings Report
Key Takeaways
Global Payments Inc. reported strong second-quarter results, with adjusted net revenues increasing by 28% to $1.94 billion and adjusted earnings per share increasing by 56% to $2.04. The company has raised its full-year outlook for adjusted net revenue to be in the range of $7.70 billion to $7.73 billion, reflecting growth of 14% to 15%, and adjusted earnings per share to be in a range of $8.07 to $8.20, or growth of 26% to 28% over 2020.
GAAP revenues were $2.14 billion, compared to $1.67 billion in the second quarter of 2020.
Adjusted net revenues increased 28% to $1.94 billion, compared to $1.52 billion in the second quarter of 2020.
Adjusted earnings per share increased 56% to $2.04, compared to $1.31 in the second quarter of 2020.
Adjusted operating margin of 41.8% expanded 480 basis points.
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Forward Guidance
Global Payments raised its expectations for full year 2021 adjusted net revenue to be in the range of $7.70 billion to $7.73 billion, reflecting growth of 14% to 15%, and increased its adjusted earnings per share estimate to be in a range of $8.07 to $8.20, or growth of 26% to 28% over 2020. This outlook presumes a path toward recovery worldwide over the balance of the year.
Positive Outlook
- Adjusted net revenue growth of 14% to 15%.
- Adjusted earnings per share growth of 26% to 28%.
- Continued sequential improvement in business.
- Strategic priorities of balancing reinvestment in future growth.
- Efficient return of capital.
Challenges Ahead
- Presumes we remain on a path toward recovery worldwide over the balance of the year.
- Effects of the COVID-19 pandemic on business.
- Difficulties, delays and higher than anticipated costs related to integrating the businesses of Global Payments and TSYS.
- Failing to fully realize anticipated cost savings and other anticipated benefits of the Merger when expected or at all.
- Business disruptions from the Merger integration that may harm business, including current plans and operations.
Revenue & Expenses
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