Global Payments Q3 2022 Earnings Report
Key Takeaways
Global Payments Inc. announced record results for the third quarter of 2022, consistent with raised cycle guidance on a constant currency basis and excluding dispositions. The Merchant business delivered strong 11% adjusted net revenue growth (ex Russia) and the Issuer business delivered 6% adjusted net revenue growth, each on a foreign exchange neutral basis relative to the prior year period.
GAAP revenues were $2.29 billion, compared to $2.20 billion in the third quarter of 2021.
Adjusted net revenues increased 3% (6% constant currency) to $2.06 billion, compared to $2.00 billion in the third quarter of 2021.
Adjusted earnings per share increased 14% (18% constant currency) to $2.48, compared to $2.18 in the third quarter of 2021.
Adjusted operating margin expanded 240 basis points to 45.2%.
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Forward Guidance
For 2022, the company continues to expect constant currency adjusted net revenue growth of 10% to 11% over 2021, excluding dispositions. Further, the company continues to expect adjusted earnings per share on a constant currency basis to be in a range of $9.53 to $9.75, reflecting growth of 17% to 20% over 2021. The company also now expects adjusted operating margin expansion of up to 170 basis points, an increase from the prior outlook of up to 150 basis points.
Positive Outlook
- Continuing recovery from the pandemic worldwide
- Stable global macroeconomic environment throughout the remainder of this calendar year.
- Constant currency adjusted net revenue growth of 10% to 11% over 2021, excluding dispositions.
- Adjusted earnings per share on a constant currency basis to be in a range of $9.53 to $9.75, reflecting growth of 17% to 20% over 2021.
- Adjusted operating margin expansion of up to 170 basis points, an increase from the prior outlook of up to 150 basis points.
Challenges Ahead
- Effects of global economic, political, market, health and social events or other conditions, including the effects and duration of, and actions taken in response to, the COVID-19 pandemic and the evolving situation involving Ukraine and Russia
- Foreign currency exchange, inflation and rising interest rates
- Difficulties, delays and higher than anticipated costs related to integrating the businesses of acquired companies, including with respect to implementing controls to prevent a material security breach of any internal systems or to successfully manage credit and fraud risks in business units
- The ability to complete the proposed transaction with EVO on the proposed terms or on the proposed timeline, or at all, including risks and uncertainties related to securing the necessary regulatory approvals and the satisfaction of other closing conditions
- Increased competition in the markets in which we operate and our ability to increase our market share in existing markets and expand into new markets
Revenue & Expenses
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