NYSE$GPN
Global Payments Inc · Q2 2021 earnings
Q2 2021 earnings · · Investor relations
Briefing
Global Payments' business accelerated meaningfully, demonstrating significant ongoing momentum and expanded its competitive moat through leading strategic partnerships.
Global Payments Inc. reported strong second-quarter results, with adjusted net revenues increasing by 28% to $1.94 billion and adjusted earnings per share increasing by 56% to $2.04. The company has raised its full-year outlook for adjusted net revenue to be in the range of $7.70 billion to $7.73 billion, reflecting growth of 14% to 15%, and adjusted earnings per share to be in a range of $8.07 to $8.20, or growth of 26% to 28% over 2020.
- GAAP revenues were $2.14 billion, compared to $1.67 billion in the second quarter of 2020.
- Adjusted net revenues increased 28% to $1.94 billion, compared to $1.52 billion in the second quarter of 2020.
- Adjusted earnings per share increased 56% to $2.04, compared to $1.31 in the second quarter of 2020.
- Adjusted operating margin of 41.8% expanded 480 basis points.
Headline financials
Revenue & EPS history
Global Payments · Revenue · Quarterly
$2.14B
Revenue by segment
Global Payments · $1.93B total across 2 segments · Q2 2021
- Merchant Solutions$1.43B+42.5%73.8%
- Issuer Solutions$506M+7.6%26.2%
Forward guidance
Global Payments raised its expectations for full year 2021 adjusted net revenue to be in the range of $7.70 billion to $7.73 billion, reflecting growth of 14% to 15%, and increased its adjusted earnings per share estimate to be in a range of $8.07 to $8.20, or growth of 26% to 28% over 2020. This outlook presumes a path toward recovery worldwide over the balance of the year.
Tailwinds
- Adjusted net revenue growth of 14% to 15%.
- Adjusted earnings per share growth of 26% to 28%.
- Continued sequential improvement in business.
- Strategic priorities of balancing reinvestment in future growth.
- Efficient return of capital.
Headwinds
- Presumes we remain on a path toward recovery worldwide over the balance of the year.
- Effects of the COVID-19 pandemic on business.
- Difficulties, delays and higher than anticipated costs related to integrating the businesses of Global Payments and TSYS.
- Failing to fully realize anticipated cost savings and other anticipated benefits of the Merger when expected or at all.
- Business disruptions from the Merger integration that may harm business, including current plans and operations.
Historical earnings impact
How earnings announcements have historically affected this stock's price.
Avg. return before/after earnings
Based on 20 quarterly earnings reports · overlaid with Q2 2021
+0.8%
Avg return
Earnings day
+0.1%
Avg return
5 days after
+0.3%
Avg return
30 days after
60%
39 / 65 earnings
Positive
+15.5%
Q4 2025
Best reaction
-12.3%
Q2 2021
Worst reaction
| Quarter | Report date | Reaction (Day 0) | +5 days | +30 days |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Q1 2026 | -1.4% | -2.4% | -4.5% | |
| Q4 2025 | +15.5% | +13.9% | -1.8% | |
| Q3 2025 | +3.8% | -1.4% | +3.4% | |
| Q1 2025 | +0.0% | +1.6% | -4.1% | |
| Q4 2024 | -4.3% | -1.6% | -13.4% | |
| Q3 2024 | +4.7% | +6.2% | +20.1% | |
| Q2 2024 | +11.9% | +8.0% | +16.1% | |
| Q1 2024 | -10.0% | -9.5% | -17.0% | |
| Q4 2023 | +1.3% | -1.4% | -4.5% | |
| Q3 2023 | +5.0% | +9.6% | +12.2% | |
| Q2 2023 | +10.6% | +11.2% | +14.9% | |
| Q1 2023 | -10.6% | -7.0% | -13.3% | |
| Q4 2022 | +2.8% | +5.7% | -10.4% | |
| Q3 2022 | -9.3% | -22.2% | -17.2% | |
| Q2 2022 | +3.4% | +4.6% | +1.6% | |
| Q1 2022 | -6.5% | -11.7% | -6.9% | |
| Q4 2021 | +0.2% | -1.7% | -13.2% | |
| Q3 2021 | -7.5% | -6.2% | -16.5% | |
| Q2 2021 | -12.3% | -8.9% | -16.0% | |
| Q1 2021 | -5.8% | -5.2% | -9.0% | |
| Q4 2020 | +2.5% | -0.5% | +5.7% | |
| Q3 2020 | -0.9% | +4.3% | +23.8% | |
| Q2 2020 | -2.1% | -1.8% | +3.8% | |
| Q1 2020 | +4.7% | +3.4% | +13.4% | |
| Q4 2019 | -0.2% | +1.6% | -14.9% | |
| Q3 2019 | +4.1% | +0.6% | +9.4% | |
| Q2 2019 | -2.1% | -5.8% | -3.4% | |
| Q1 2019 | +1.3% | +0.1% | +6.9% | |
| Q4 2018 | +3.5% | +5.0% | +14.2% | |
| Q3 2018 | +5.0% | +5.3% | +1.8% | |
| Q2 2018 | +6.1% | +5.5% | +11.3% | |
| Q1 2018 | +0.2% | +1.2% | +0.7% | |
| Q4 2017 | +6.3% | +6.6% | +9.7% | |
| Q3 2017 | -4.4% | -4.1% | -4.4% | |
| Q2 2017 | +2.4% | +1.6% | +0.1% | |
| Q1 2017 | +6.1% | +7.6% | +13.9% | |
| Q4 2016 | -4.8% | -8.8% | -2.9% | |
| Q3 2016 | +10.1% | — | — | |
| Q2 2016 | -6.6% | — | — | |
| Q1 2016 | +14.8% | — | — | |
| Q4 2015 | +9.3% | — | — | |
| Q3 2015 | +6.9% | — | — | |
| Q2 2015 | +7.8% | — | — | |
| Q1 2015 | +10.9% | — | — | |
| Q4 2014 | -1.1% | — | — | |
| Q3 2014 | -5.0% | — | — | |
| Q2 2014 | +3.3% | — | — | |
| Q1 2014 | +10.6% | — | — | |
| Q4 2013 | -5.6% | — | — | |
| Q3 2013 | -9.4% | — | — | |
| Q2 2013 | +6.3% | — | — | |
| Q1 2013 | -3.3% | — | — | |
| Q4 2012 | +3.7% | — | — | |
| Q3 2012 | -1.3% | — | — | |
| Q2 2012 | -3.9% | — | — | |
| Q1 2012 | +4.5% | — | — | |
| Q4 2009 | +0.2% | — | — | |
| Q4 2011 | +0.2% | — | — | |
| Q3 2010 | +1.6% | — | — | |
| Q3 2011 | +1.6% | — | — | |
| Q2 2010 | +0.0% | — | — | |
| Q2 2011 | +0.0% | — | — | |
| Q1 2010 | -8.5% | — | — | |
| Q1 2011 | -8.5% | — | — | |
| Q4 2010 | -8.5% | — | — |
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