Global Payments Q4 2024 Earnings Report

Key Takeaways

Global Payments reported strong earnings growth in Q4 2024, with revenue increasing by 3.4% YoY to $2.52 billion and adjusted EPS rising by 11.3% to $2.95. The company benefited from operational efficiencies and strategic transformation efforts.

Total Revenue

$2.52B

Previous year: $2.43B

+3.4%

EPS

$2.95

Previous year: $2.65

+11.3%

Operating Margin

33.1%

Previous year: 20.5%

+61.5%

Adjusted Operating Margin

45.2%

Previous year: 44.8%

+0.9%

Cash and Equivalents

$2.54B

Previous year: $2.09B

+21.5%

Total Assets

$46.9B

Previous year: $50.6B

-7.3%

Global Payments Revenue

Global Payments EPS

Global Payments Revenue by Segment

Forward Guidance

Global Payments expects 5-6% adjusted net revenue growth and 10-11% adjusted EPS growth in 2025, with a focus on operational efficiencies and strategic investments.

Positive Outlook

Expected 5-6% constant currency adjusted net revenue growth
Projected 10-11% constant currency adjusted EPS growth
Operating margin expansion of 50 basis points
Plan to return $2 billion to shareholders in 2025
Strong momentum from transformation initiatives

Challenges Ahead

Revenue growth excluding dispositions expected to be lower than some peers
Macroeconomic conditions remain a potential risk
Foreign exchange fluctuations may impact financial results
Continued investments in transformation could impact short-term margins
Competitive pressures in the payments industry remain high