Global Payments Reports Slight Revenue Decline and Strategic Acquisitions for Fiscal Year 2025

Global Payments Inc. reported its financial results for the fiscal year ending December 31, 2025, revealing a slight decline in revenue and significant strategic developments. The company generated total revenues of $7.71 billion, a decrease of 0.4% from $7.74 billion in the previous year. This decline was attributed to the divestiture of its AdvancedMD and Payroll Solutions businesses, although the Merchant Solutions segment saw an increase in operating income, rising to $2.74 billion from $2.58 billion, primarily due to cost reduction initiatives associated with the company's ongoing transformation program.

In January 2026, Global Payments completed the acquisition of Worldpay Holdco, LLC for approximately $6.2 billion in cash and 43.3 million shares of common stock. This acquisition is expected to enhance the company's position in the payments technology sector and streamline its operations. Concurrently, the company divested its Issuer Solutions business to Fidelity National Information Services, Inc. for about $7.7 billion in cash and FIS' ownership interest in Worldpay. The integration of Worldpay is anticipated to generate over $650 million in annual run-rate operating income benefits by the first half of 2027.

Operationally, Global Payments reported a total employee headcount of approximately 26,000 across 37 countries as of December 31, 2025. The company continues to focus on expanding its geographic footprint and enhancing its product offerings, particularly in integrated and embedded payment solutions, which saw a revenue increase of 6.6% year-over-year. The company also noted a significant rise in its allowance for credit losses, which increased to $50.2 million from $24.0 million in the previous year, reflecting heightened credit risk associated with its merchant customers.

Looking ahead, Global Payments expressed optimism about the growth potential in the payments technology industry, driven by the increasing adoption of digital payment solutions and the ongoing shift towards e-commerce and contactless payments. The company plans to continue investing in technology and innovation to enhance its service offerings and maintain competitiveness in a rapidly evolving market. The management's forward-looking statements indicate a commitment to executing its transformation initiatives while navigating the challenges posed by macroeconomic conditions and industry competition.