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- **Revenue Growth**: 6% constant currency adjusted net revenue growth, driven by Genius platform adoption and merchant solutions expansion.
- **Genius Success**: 37% monthly sales growth since June, 90% new customer sales, and 75% ARR increase from new sales.
- **Worldpay Acquisition**: Closing in Q1 2026, positioning GPN as a $4 trillion transaction volume leader.
- **Financial Strength**: $784 million Q3 free cash flow, 2.9x net leverage, and 96% cash flow conversion.
- **Sales Expansion**: 500 new field sellers targeting software and consultative sales, enhancing front-book growth.

**【CEO Summary Section】**
- Reported 6% constant currency adjusted net revenue growth, excluding dispositions, with 110 basis points of margin expansion and 11% constant currency adjusted EPS growth year-over-year.
- Launched the Genius platform, achieving 37% monthly increase in new sales since June, with 90% of sales to new customers and a 75% increase in monthly recurring revenue from new sales.
- Announced the closing of the Worldpay acquisition in Q1 2026, positioning GPN as a pure-play merchant solutions provider with $4 trillion in annual transaction volume.
- Generated $784 million in adjusted free cash flow, reducing net leverage to 2.9x, below the 3x target.

**【CFO Financial Commentary】**
- Q3 2025 adjusted net revenue: $2.43 billion (6% YoY growth, constant currency, excluding dispositions).
- Adjusted operating margin: 45% (110 basis points expansion YoY).
- Adjusted EPS: $3.26 (12% YoY growth, 11% constant currency).
- Year-to-date adjusted free cash flow: $2.1 billion (96% conversion from adjusted net income).
- Merchant Solutions revenue: $1.88 billion (6% YoY growth, excluding dispositions).
- Issuer Solutions revenue: $562 million (5% YoY growth, constant currency).

**【Q&A Highlights】**
- **Genius Platform Momentum**: 37% monthly sales growth since June, 90% of sales to new customers, and 75% increase in ARR from new sales.
- **Pricing Strategy**: Focus on value-based pricing, not low-cost leadership, with no material price compression in back-book migrations.
- **Sales Force Expansion**: Hiring 500 additional field sellers in North America, targeting software sales expertise and consultative selling skills.
- **Worldpay Integration**: Expected to close in Q1 2026, with plans to leverage Worldpay's SMB base for Genius adoption and expand into 40 new markets.
- **Capital Allocation**: $1.2 billion returned to shareholders YTD, with $7.5 billion total capital return target through 2027.
- **Leverage Outlook**: Target 3x net leverage by end of 2026, with $5 billion annual levered free cash flow by 2028.

Global Payments Inc. (GPN) Q3 2025 Earnings Call Transcript

- **Revenue Growth**: 5% constant currency adjusted net revenue growth, 11% EPS growth, and 130 bps margin expansion highlight strong execution.
- **Genius Platform Success**: U.S. direct sales up 37% YoY, international rollouts planned, and 90% sales force on new incentive plan driving productivity.
- **Capital Returns**: $500 million ASR from payroll sale and $7.5 billion capital returns through 2027, supported by tax reforms.
- **Worldpay Integration**: Antitrust approval secured, integration planning underway, with $650 million annual operating benefits from transformation.
- **Issuer Momentum**: 15 million accounts on file year-to-date, 3.5% revenue growth, and 190 bps margin expansion.

**【CEO Summary Section】**
- Global Payments reported 5% constant currency adjusted net revenue growth, excluding dispositions, with 130 basis points of margin expansion and 11% constant currency adjusted EPS growth in Q2 2025.
- The launch of the Genius platform in POS and retail segments drove strong momentum, with U.S. direct channel sales growing 37% year-over-year and international rollouts planned for Canada, Mexico, the U.K., Germany, and other markets.
- The company announced the sale of its payroll business for $1.1 billion, enabling a $500 million accelerated share repurchase (ASR) program and $7.5 billion in capital returns through 2027.
- Progress on the Worldpay acquisition included U.S. antitrust approval and integration planning, with expected revenue and expense synergies to accelerate growth and free cash flow generation.

**【CFO Financial Commentary】**
- Q2 2025 results: Adjusted net revenue of $2.36 billion (+5% constant currency), adjusted operating margin of 44.6% (130 bps expansion), and adjusted EPS of $3.10 (+11% constant currency).
- Merchant Solutions grew 5.5% (excluding dispositions), driven by POS/software (+high single digits) and integrated/embedded businesses. Issuer Solutions delivered 3.5% growth, with 190 bps margin expansion.
- Free cash flow of $800 million (110% conversion rate), with $690 million in share repurchases year-to-date. Net leverage of 3.15x, targeting 3x by year-end.
- Raised annual operating income benefit from transformation to $650 million, up $100 million from prior guidance.

**【Q&A Highlights】**
- **Genius Momentum**: Sequential acceleration in new restaurant and retail sales post-launch, with U.S. direct channel up 37% YoY and international rollouts planned. Sales force transformation (90% sellers on new plan) boosted productivity and retention.
- **Capital Allocation**: $500 million ASR tied to payroll sale, plus $7.5 billion in capital returns (excluding dispositions) through 2027. One Big Beautiful Bill Act to improve cash flow by $0.5 billion over 3 years.
- **Worldpay Integration**: 100 leaders engaged in integration planning, with focus on accelerating growth through combined distribution, product suites, and innovation in B2B and e-commerce.
- **Issuer Solutions**: 15 million accounts on file year-to-date, stable transaction trends, and 4 LOIs for future implementations.
- **Risk Management**: No material attrition from Genius rollout; focus on greenfield opportunities in international markets with limited legacy POS penetration.

Global Payments Inc. (GPN) Q2 2025 Earnings Call Transcript

- **Q1 Growth Beats Expectations**: 5% constant currency revenue growth, 11% EPS growth, and 70bp margin expansion.
- **$12.5B Pro Forma Platform**: Worldpay deal adds $600M cost synergies and $200M revenue synergies, targeting high-single-digit 2027 growth.
- **Genius Platform Momentum**: SMB merchant base of 1M+ (via Worldpay) to drive cross-selling of POS and commerce solutions.
- **Capital Return Ambition**: $7B+ returns 2025-2027, 50%+ increase in free cash flow by 2028.
- **Recession-Proof Model**: 60%+ of Merchant revenue from stable core payments, 40%+ from high-growth software/commerce enablement.


**【CEO Summary Section】**
- Global Payments delivered 5% constant currency adjusted net revenue growth in Q1 2025, excluding dispositions, with 70 basis points of adjusted operating margin expansion and 11% constant currency adjusted EPS growth.
- The acquisition of Worldpay and divestiture of Issuer Solutions are expected to accelerate transformation, creating a $12.5 billion pro forma adjusted net revenue platform with $600 million in cost synergies and $200 million in revenue synergies.
- The combined company will focus on Merchant Solutions, leveraging complementary capabilities in SMB, e-commerce, and enterprise payments, with a $1 billion+ annual R&D investment.

**【CFO Financial Commentary】**
- Q1 2025 adjusted net revenue: $2.2 billion (5% constant currency growth, excluding dispositions).
- Adjusted operating margin: 47.8% in Merchant Solutions, up 80 basis points year-over-year.
- Free cash flow: $512 million, with >90% annual conversion expected.
- 2025 outlook: 5-6% constant currency adjusted net revenue growth, 50 basis points margin expansion, and 10-11% EPS growth.

**【Q&A Key Takeaways】**
- **Genius Platform Rollout**: Front-book focus with pull-based distribution, minimal back-book attrition risk; Worldpay's 1 million SMB merchants will accelerate adoption.
- **Worldpay Growth**: Mid-single-digit organic growth driven by e-commerce, enterprise, and Payrix platforms; >$200 million annual revenue synergies with Global Payments.
- **Capital Allocation**: $7 billion+ capital returns 2025-2027, targeting 3x net leverage by 2028; mid-teens EPS growth post-transaction closure.
- **Recession Resilience**: Diversified merchant portfolio (discretionary/non-discretionary, SMB/enterprise) and Worldpay's stable core payments business provide macro insulation.


Global Payments (GPN)-6 May 25-2025 Q1 Earnings call transcript

- **Strong 2024 Performance**: 6% revenue growth, record margins, and $2.7B free cash flow. 2025 outlook: 5-6% growth, 10-11% EPS growth.
- **Genius Platform Launch**: Q2 2025 SMB rollout, enterprise and international expansion in H2. Expected H2 2025 revenue benefits.
- **Issuer Modernization**: Cloud platform adoption to unlock new TAM. 70M+ account pipeline supports growth.
- **Portfolio Streamlining**: $300M+ in divestitures completed; targeting $600M+ operating benefits by 2027.
- **Capital Return**: $2B+ shareholder returns via buybacks in 2025.


**【CEO Summary Section】**
- Global Payments delivered 6% adjusted net revenue growth in 2024, with record operating margins and double-digit EPS growth. The company is on track to unlock $600 million in annual operating income benefits by mid-2027 through its transformation initiatives.
- The Merchant segment achieved 7% constant currency growth, driven by POS and software solutions. The new Genius POS platform, rebranded for restaurants and retail, will launch in Q2 2025 with SMB-focused solutions, followed by enterprise and international rollouts.
- The Issuer Solutions segment added 26 million traditional accounts on file in Q4, with a pipeline of over 70 million accounts extending into 2026. The company is modernizing its cloud authorization platform, targeting exclusive cloud sales by end-2025.
- The company exited subscale markets in Asia and completed divestitures, including AdvancedMD, to streamline its portfolio. It also consolidated joint ventures in Europe and Mexico to enhance operational efficiency.

**【CFO Financial Commentary】**
- Full-year 2024 adjusted net revenue: $9.15 billion (+6% YoY). Q4 adjusted EPS: $2.95 (+11% YoY). Adjusted free cash flow: $2.7 billion (95% conversion rate).
- 2025 guidance: 5-6% constant currency adjusted net revenue growth (excluding dispositions). Adjusted EPS growth: 10-11% YoY. Capital return: $2 billion via share buybacks.
- Operating margin expansion: 50 bps in 2025, driven by expense synergies and transformation benefits. Dispositions will impact reported revenue by >300 bps.

**【Q&A Highlights】**
- **Genius Platform Progress**: Early salesforce collaboration and technology harmonization show promise. Q2 2025 launch for SMBs, with enterprise and international rollouts in H2 2025. Expected benefits materialize in H2 2025.
- **2025 Growth Cadence**: Front-half modest resell due to transformation, back-half acceleration. Full-year within 5-6% range, with H2 slightly higher.
- **Issuer Modernization**: Cloud platform certifications with Visa/Mastercard; exclusive cloud sales by end-2025. Pipeline of 70M+ accounts supports growth.
- **Market Exits**: Exiting subscale APAC markets and joint ventures to focus on high-impact opportunities. Proceeds from divestitures will enhance shareholder returns.


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