people · May 17, 2026
Global Payments Q1 Earnings Beat Estimates on Worldpay Momentum
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Global Payments delivered Q1 2026 adjusted EPS of $2.96, beating consensus estimates of $2.85. Adjusted operating margin expanded 110 basis points to 39.9%. CEO Cameron Bready noted strong integration progress since the January 2026 Worldpay close and accelerated Genius platform rollout. Worldpay added approximately $1.2 billion in quarterly revenue. The company plans another $500 million accelerated share repurchase in Q2 2026.
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