Global Payments Q4 2022 Earnings Report
Key Takeaways
Global Payments reported strong Q4 and full year 2022 results, with adjusted net revenue increasing by 2% (4% constant currency) to $2.02 billion and adjusted earnings per share increasing by 14% (17% constant currency) to $2.42.
Merchant business delivered 9% adjusted net revenue growth (excluding dispositions) on a foreign exchange neutral (FXN) basis.
Issuer business delivered 5% adjusted net revenue growth on a FXN basis, with core Issuer business accelerating sequentially.
Returned over $3 billion to shareholders through stock repurchases and dividends in 2022.
Expects to complete acquisition of EVO Payments and Netspend Consumer Divestiture on track to close by end of First Quarter.
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Forward Guidance
The company expects adjusted net revenue to be in a range of $8.575 billion to $8.675 billion, reflecting growth of 6% to 7% over 2022, and adjusted earnings per share to be in a range of $10.25 to $10.37, reflecting growth of 10% to 11% over 2022 (15% to 16% excluding dispositions).
Positive Outlook
- Adjusted net revenue expected to grow 6% to 7% over 2022.
- Adjusted earnings per share expected to grow 10% to 11% over 2022 (15% to 16% excluding dispositions).
- Annual adjusted operating margin for 2023 is expected to expand by up to 120 basis points.
- Outlook reflects the closings of the acquisition of EVO Payments.
- Outlook reflects the divestiture of Netspend’s consumer business and the sale of Gaming Solutions.
Challenges Ahead
- Assumes a stable worldwide macroeconomic backdrop throughout calendar year 2023.
- Incremental expenses related to contractual obligations for assets held for sale.
- Potential delays and higher than anticipated costs related to integrating the businesses of acquired companies.
- Effect of a security breach or operational failure on our business.
- Failing to comply with the applicable requirements of Visa, Mastercard or other payment networks or card schemes or changes in those requirements.
Revenue & Expenses
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