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Operating Margin Drivers

GLOBAL PAYMENTS INC · 2026-08-05 · Importance 20 · Surprise 24

Global Payments expanded adjusted operating margin by 70 basis points in the second quarter of 2026. Margin improvement reflected operating leverage from higher scale, Worldpay integration progress, and expense synergies. Increased operating expenses partially offset the revenue benefit, while reported net income and diluted EPS were pressured by acquisition-related and discontinued-operation effects.

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