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%.
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.
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