Global Payments Inc. (NYSE: GPN) has reported its fourth quarter and full-year 2025 results, highlighting significant growth and strategic moves.
In the fourth quarter of 2025, the company achieved a GAAP revenue of $1.90 billion, while adjusted net revenue stood at $2.32 billion, marking a 6% constant currency increase excluding dispositions. GAAP diluted earnings per share (EPS) for the same period were $0.92, while adjusted EPS reached $3.18, representing an 11% constant currency increase.
For the full year 2025, GAAP revenues were reported at $7.71 billion, slightly down from $7.74 billion in 2024. However, adjusted net revenues increased by 2% (6% constant currency excluding dispositions) to $9.32 billion. Adjusted EPS for the full year grew by 11% to $12.22.
The company also announced a share repurchase authorization of $2.5 billion and an accelerated share repurchase plan of $550 million. Additionally, Global Payments expects to return over $2 billion to shareholders through repurchases and dividends in 2026.
Looking ahead to 2026, the company anticipates a constant currency adjusted net revenue growth of approximately 5% excluding dispositions, along with adjusted operating margin expansion of approximately 150 basis points. The projected adjusted earnings per share for 2026 range from $13.80 to $14.00, reflecting a growth of 13% to 15%.
In terms of operational performance, the company's adjusted operating margin expanded by 80 basis points to 44.7% in the fourth quarter of 2025, and by 97 basis points to 44.2% for the full year 2025.
Moreover, Global Payments’ board of directors approved a dividend of $0.25 per share payable on March 30, 2026, to shareholders of record as of March 9, 2026.
The company also announced the appointment of Jennifer Bozeman Whyte, CPA, as chief accounting officer and principal accounting officer, effective March 1, 2026.
Global Payments Inc. is a leading payment technology and software company that powers commerce for businesses worldwide. The company manages trillions in payments volume and billions of transactions across more than 175 countries, operating as a Fortune 500® company and a member of the S&P 500.
For more detailed financial information and the company's outlook, interested parties can access the investor relations page of the company's website at investors.globalpayments.com. Following these announcements, the company's shares moved -1.59%, and are now trading at a price of $73.80. For the full picture, make sure to review GLOBAL PAYMENTS INC's 8-K report.
