Global Payments Inc. reported strong second-quarter results, with both Merchant and Issuer businesses exceeding targets. The company is also acquiring EVO Payments, receiving a strategic investment from Silver Lake, and selling Netspend's consumer assets to refine its portfolio.
GAAP revenues were $2.28 billion, compared to $2.14 billion in the second quarter of 2021.
Adjusted net revenues increased 6.1% to $2.06 billion, compared to $1.94 billion in the second quarter of 2021; excluding the Netspend consumer assets, now classified as held for sale, adjusted net revenue increased 9.0%.
Adjusted earnings per share increased 15.7% to $2.36, compared to $2.04 in the second quarter of 2021.
Adjusted operating margin expanded 200 basis points to 43.8%; excluding the Netspend consumer assets, adjusted operating margin was 45.3%.
For 2022, the company expects constant currency adjusted net revenue before dispositions in a range of $8.48 billion to $8.55 billion, reflecting growth of 10% to 11% over 2021 and consistent with prior outlook. Further, adjusted earnings per share on a constant currency basis are expected to be in a range of $9.53 to $9.75, reflecting growth of 17% to 20% over 2021 and consistent with prior outlook. Also, the company is raising its expectation for adjusted operating margin expansion to up to 150 basis points, an increase from the prior outlook of up to 125 basis points.
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