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Dec 31, 2019
Global Payments Q4 2019 Earnings Report
Global Payments' performance was strong due to the TSYS merger and focus on software and omnichannel solutions.
Key Takeaways
Global Payments reported strong fourth quarter results, exceeding expectations for both the quarter and the full year. The merger with TSYS drove significant growth and the company is optimistic about the financial outlook for 2020.
GAAP revenues were $2.0 billion, compared to $881 million in the fourth quarter of 2018.
Adjusted net revenue grew 120% to $1.80 billion, compared to $819 million in the fourth quarter of 2018.
Adjusted earnings per share grew 22% to $1.62, compared to $1.33 in the fourth quarter of 2018.
Adjusted operating margin was 38.3%, substantially exceeding expectations.
Revenue by Segment
Forward Guidance
The company expects full year 2020 adjusted net revenue of $7.68 billion to $7.75 billion, representing growth of 67% to 69%, or 8% to 9% on a combined basis. Annual adjusted operating margin for 2020 is expected to expand by up to 250 basis points on a combined basis and by up to 75 basis points on a reported basis. We expect adjusted earnings per share growth of 20% to 23% over 2019.
Positive Outlook
- Full year 2020 adjusted net revenue of $7.68 billion to $7.75 billion, representing growth of 67% to 69%, or 8% to 9% on a combined basis.
- Annual adjusted operating margin for 2020 is expected to expand by up to 250 basis points on a combined basis and by up to 75 basis points on a reported basis.
- Adjusted earnings per share growth of 20% to 23% over 2019.
- Expense synergies of at least $350 million within three years.
- Annual run-rate revenue synergies of at least $125 million from the merger within that same period
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