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Global Payments (GPN) Q2 2026 earnings results (second quarter 2026)
10-Q filed Aug 5, 2026
Global Payments (GPN) reported revenue of $3.3B for the second quarter 2026 (Q2 2026), +69% from a year earlier and +12% from the quarter before. Operating margin was 10.2%, net earnings $13.0M (0.4% of revenue).
Global Payments, Q2 2026: revenue $3.3B (+69% year over year), operating margin 10.2%, net earnings $13.0M, operating cash flow $663M. The chart follows the revenue to costs, profit and cash.
| Q2 2026 | Amount | Q/Q | Y/Y |
|---|---|---|---|
| Revenue | $3.3B | +12% | +69% |
| Operating profit | $337M | — | -14% |
| Net earnings | $13.0M | — | -95% |
| Operating cash flow | $663M | — | -19% |
| Free cash flow | $427M | — | -36% |
What changed
Revenue was $3.3B in Q2 2026, up 69% year over year and up 12% from the previous quarter.
Operating profit was $0.34B, a 10.2% margin (down 9.8 points year over year). Operating profit fell $0.06B even though revenue rose $1.4B versus Q2 2025, so costs grew faster than sales. Total costs grew 89% against revenue growth of 69%. The fastest-growing cost line was Cost of revenue (+158%). Net earnings were $0.01B, down 95% year over year. The effective tax rate was -20.5%.
Operating cash flow was $0.66B (down 19% year over year), 2291% of net income including minority interests. Non-cash charges added back $0.88B of depreciation and amortization and $0.04B of share-based compensation. Working capital and other items used $0.29B. Capital expenditures of $0.24B left free cash flow of $0.43B.
Questions
What was Global Payments' revenue in the second quarter 2026?
Global Payments (GPN) reported revenue of $3.3B for the second quarter 2026 (Q2 2026), +69% from a year earlier and +12% from the quarter before.
Was Global Payments profitable in the second quarter 2026?
Operating profit was $337M (10.2% of revenue) and net earnings $13.0M.
Source: Global Payments 10-Q on SEC EDGAR.