Global Payments (GPN) stock soared 5.22% in pre-market trading on Wednesday following the release of its impressive second-quarter 2025 financial results. The company's performance exceeded analyst expectations, demonstrating resilience in a challenging economic environment.
The payment technology company reported adjusted earnings per share of $3.10 for Q2, surpassing the consensus estimate of $3.04. While revenue slightly dipped to $1.96 billion from $1.97 billion a year earlier, the adjusted revenue of $2.36 billion narrowly beat analysts' projections of $2.361 billion. The company's adjusted operating margin stood at a robust 44.6%.
Investors were particularly encouraged by Global Payments' optimistic outlook for fiscal year 2025. The company reaffirmed its full-year constant currency adjusted net revenue growth outlook of 5% to 6%, excluding dispositions. Moreover, Global Payments now expects adjusted earnings per share growth to be at the high end of its previously maintained 10% to 11% guidance range. This positive forecast, coupled with the strong Q2 results, has fueled investor confidence and contributed to the significant pre-market rally.
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