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Free Cash Flow
GLOBAL PAYMENTS INC · 2026-08-08 · Importance 44 · Surprise 24 · In source text
Global Payments generated $687 million of adjusted free cash flow in the second quarter of 2026. Cash flow generation declined despite higher adjusted earnings, according to third-party reporting. The reduced cash conversion occurred while the company funded $1.2 billion of year-to-date shareholder returns and continued Worldpay integration and Genius platform investments.
Key facts
- Global Payments generated $687 million in adjusted free cash flow in the quarter and repurchased 8 million shares. source
Impact estimates
| metric | direction | stage | expected | basis |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| cash | positive | realized | — | Global Payments generated $687 million in adjusted free cash flow in the quarter and repurchased 8 million shares. |