How does Global Payments (GPN) make money?

Global Payments (GPN) generates revenue primarily from Merchant Solutions Segment, which accounted for 100% of total revenue in TTM through Q1 2026. The company reported $8.83B in revenue and converted -8% of it into net profit, equivalent to roughly −$705.50M in net income — what's left after the cost of revenue, operating expenses, interest, and income taxes.

What is the gross profit margin of Global Payments (GPN)?

Global Payments (GPN) reported a gross profit margin of 67.3% in TTM through Q1 2026, equivalent to $5.94B in gross profit on $8.83B in revenue. Gross margin measures how much of each dollar of revenue remains after the direct cost of producing or delivering the product — a higher figure typically signals pricing power, scale, or a less capital-intensive business model.

What is the operating profit margin of Global Payments (GPN)?

Global Payments (GPN) reported an operating profit margin of 16.2% in TTM through Q1 2026, equivalent to $1.43B in operating income. Operating margin captures profitability after research & development, sales & marketing, and general & administrative expenses — but before interest, taxes, and one-off items — and is the cleanest single read on the underlying business's efficiency.

What is the net profit margin of Global Payments (GPN)?

Global Payments (GPN) reported a net profit margin of -8% in TTM through Q1 2026, equivalent to −$705.50M in net income. Net margin is the bottom-line share of revenue that survives every expense — operating costs, interest, and income taxes — and is the figure that flows directly into earnings per share.

Is Global Payments (GPN) profitable?

Global Payments (GPN) reported a net loss of $705.50M for TTM through Q1 2026, a net profit margin of -8%. Combined operating expenses, interest, and income taxes exceeded revenue, so the period closed in the red on a reported basis.

How much does Global Payments (GPN) spend on capital expenditures?

Global Payments (GPN) spent $751.53M on capital expenditures (CapEx) during TTM through Q1 2026, roughly 8.5% of total revenue. CapEx represents long-lived investment in property, equipment, data centres, and other physical infrastructure, and is subtracted from operating cash flow to arrive at free cash flow.

How much free cash flow does Global Payments (GPN) generate?

Global Payments (GPN) generated $1.06B in free cash flow during TTM through Q1 2026, a free-cash-flow margin of 12.0%. Free cash flow is the cash left after capital expenditures and represents the discretionary pool the company can use to pay dividends, repurchase shares, repay debt, or fund acquisitions without raising external capital.

What is the effective tax rate of Global Payments (GPN)?

Global Payments (GPN) had an effective tax rate of 29.2% in TTM through Q1 2026. The effective rate is the actual share of pre-tax income paid as income taxes and can differ materially from the statutory rate due to foreign earnings mix, tax credits (such as R&D), share-based compensation deductions, and one-off discrete items.

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Global Payments (GPN) Income Statement Flow — TTM through Q1 2026

Calculated from the four most recent reported quarters, ending March 31, 2026 (reported May 8, 2026).

Global Payments discloses geographic revenue only in annual filings. to view the full breakdown.

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