Euronet Worldwide misses Q2 revenue estimates, reiterates 2026 adjusted EPS outlook 

Overview

• Payments processor's Q2 revenue rose 3% yr/yr but missed analyst expectations

• Adjusted EPS for Q2 increased 10% yr/yr but missed analyst expectations

• Company repurchased $50 mln in shares during the quarter

Outlook

• Euronet Worldwide reiterates 2026 adjusted EPS growth outlook of 10% to 15% yr-over-yr

• Company says digital accelerators expected to remain key growth drivers for future results

• Company notes Cross-Border Payments segment faces headwinds from U.S. immigration policy changes

Result Drivers

• DIGITAL ACCELERATORS - Revenue from digital accelerator initiatives rose 31% yr/yr and made up 26% of Q2 revenue, according to the company

• PAYMENTS INFRASTRUCTURE - Segment growth driven by merchant acquiring, infrastructure sales, and CoreCard acquisition, partially offset by softer European travel

• CROSS-BORDER PAYMENTS - Segment revenue and profit declined due to lower U.S. outbound remittance volumes from immigration policy changes and absence of prior-year one-off benefits

Company press release: ID:nGNX39K4LM

Key Details

Analyst Coverage

• The current average analyst rating on the shares is "buy" and the breakdown of recommendations is 7 "strong buy" or "buy", 2 "hold" and 1 "sell" or "strong sell"

• The average consensus recommendation for the business support services peer group is "buy"

• Wall Street's median 12-month price target for Euronet Worldwide Inc is $90.00, about 7.6% above its July 29 closing price of $83.67

• The stock recently traded at 7 times the next 12-month earnings vs. a P/E of 6 three months ago

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