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Global Payments (GPN) operating margin by quarter
Global Payments' operating margin was 7.4% in Q3 2026 (third quarter 2026), -2.7 pts from Q2 2026. Over the last 6 quarters it ranged from 7.4% (Q3 2026) to 38.3% (Q3 2025).
| Quarter | Operating margin | Q/Q | Y/Y |
|---|---|---|---|
| Q3 2026 | 7.4% | -2.7 pts | -30.9 pts |
| Q2 2026 | 10.2% | -1.2 pts | -11.5 pts |
| Q4 2025 | 11.4% | -27.0 pts | — |
| Q3 2025 | 38.3% | +16.6 pts | — |
| Q2 2025 | 21.7% | +2.2 pts | — |
| Q1 2025 | 19.5% | — | — |
Q3 2026 at a glance
Global Payments, Q3 2026: revenue $3.3B (+64% year over year), operating margin 7.4%, net earnings $281M, operating cash flow −$161M. The chart follows the revenue to costs, profit and cash.
Questions
What is Global Payments' operating margin?
Global Payments' operating margin was 7.4% in Q3 2026 (third quarter 2026), -2.7 pts from Q2 2026.
How has Global Payments' operating margin changed?
Over the last 6 quarters it ranged from 7.4% (Q3 2026) to 38.3% (Q3 2025).