FIS · 8-K · 20260804PR000046
Operating Margin Drivers
Fidelity National Information Services, Inc. · 2026-08-04 · Importance 64 · Surprise 56 · No source text
Adjusted EBITDA increased 35% year over year to approximately $1.409 billion, and consolidated adjusted EBITDA margin expanded 193 basis points to 41.7%. The margin expansion reflected the acquisition of the high-margin Total Issuing Solutions business, favorable revenue mix and cost savings. Banking Solutions adjusted EBITDA increased 50% to $1.1 billion, with margin expanding 179 basis points to 45.8% because of the acquisition, favorable mix and continued cost management. Capital Market Solutions adjusted EBITDA increased 2.8% to $420 million, while its margin contracted 32 basis points to 51.9% because of higher labor costs and the timing of customer-related expenses.
Key facts
- Banking Solutions Adjusted EBITDA increased 50% to $1.1 billion and Adjusted EBITDA margin expanded by 179 basis points to 45.8% in Q2 2026. source
- Second quarter Adjusted EBITDA was approximately $1.4 billion, an increase of 35% versus the prior-year period. source
- Three months ended June 30, 2026 Adjusted EBITDA from continuing operations was $1,409 million versus $1,041 million in 2025. source
- Adjusted net earnings in Q2 2026 were $763 million compared to $716 million prior year. source
- Adjusted EBITDA margin expanded by 193 basis points to 41.7% in the second quarter versus the prior-year period. source
- Capital Market Solutions recurring revenue growth was 5.3% in Q2 2026 and Adjusted EBITDA increased 2.8% to $420 million with Adjusted EBITDA margin of 51.9% (down 32 bps). source
- On a Pro Forma basis, Pro Forma adjusted EBITDA increased 7.4% and Pro Forma adjusted EBITDA margin expanded by 113 basis points to 41.7%. source
- Adjusted EPS for the second quarter was $1.48, increased 8.8% over the prior year period. source
Impact estimates
| metric | direction | stage | expected | basis |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| operating_income | positive | realized | +10.9% | Banking Solutions Adjusted EBITDA increased 50% to $1.1 billion and Adjusted EBITDA margin expanded by 179 basis points to 45.8% in Q2 2026. |
| margin | positive | realized | +1.9% | Adjusted EBITDA margin expanded by 193 basis points to 41.7% in the second quarter versus the prior-year period. |
| margin | positive | realized | +1.8% | Banking Solutions Adjusted EBITDA increased 50% to $1.1 billion and Adjusted EBITDA margin expanded by 179 basis points to 45.8% in Q2 2026. |
| net_income | positive | realized | +1.4% | Adjusted net earnings in Q2 2026 were $763 million compared to $716 million prior year. |
| margin | positive | realized | +1.1% | On a Pro Forma basis, Pro Forma adjusted EBITDA increased 7.4% and Pro Forma adjusted EBITDA margin expanded by 113 basis points to 41.7%. |
| margin | negative | realized | -0.3% | Capital Market Solutions recurring revenue growth was 5.3% in Q2 2026 and Adjusted EBITDA increased 2.8% to $420 million with Adjusted… |
| operating_income | positive | realized | — | Capital Market Solutions recurring revenue growth was 5.3% in Q2 2026 and Adjusted EBITDA increased 2.8% to $420 million with Adjusted… |
| operating_income | positive | realized | — | On a Pro Forma basis, Pro Forma adjusted EBITDA increased 7.4% and Pro Forma adjusted EBITDA margin expanded by 113 basis points to 41.7%. |