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2026-07-28 10:58 19h ago
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Allspring Global Investments Holdings LLC Sells 397,140 Shares of Euronet Worldwide, Inc. $EEFT
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Posted by Defense World Staff on Jul 28th, 2026

Allspring Global Investments Holdings LLC lessened its holdings in Euronet Worldwide, Inc. (NASDAQ:EEFT – Free Report) by 97.2% during the first quarter, according to its most recent 13F filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). The fund owned 11,339 shares of the business services provider’s stock after selling 397,140 shares during the period. Allspring Global Investments Holdings LLC’s holdings in Euronet Worldwide were worth $748,000 at the end of the most recent quarter.

Several other large investors have also added to or reduced their stakes in EEFT. Weitz Investment Management Inc. purchased a new position in Euronet Worldwide during the 4th quarter worth $12,178,000. Rock Creek Group LP raised its holdings in shares of Euronet Worldwide by 233.3% in the fourth quarter. Rock Creek Group LP now owns 100,000 shares of the business services provider’s stock valued at $7,611,000 after purchasing an additional 70,000 shares during the last quarter. New Age Alpha Advisors LLC raised its holdings in shares of Euronet Worldwide by 102.6% in the fourth quarter. New Age Alpha Advisors LLC now owns 34,932 shares of the business services provider’s stock valued at $2,659,000 after purchasing an additional 17,690 shares during the last quarter. Reinhart Partners LLC. lifted its position in shares of Euronet Worldwide by 24.9% during the fourth quarter. Reinhart Partners LLC. now owns 1,348,340 shares of the business services provider’s stock valued at $102,623,000 after purchasing an additional 268,542 shares in the last quarter. Finally, Universal Beteiligungs und Servicegesellschaft mbH lifted its position in shares of Euronet Worldwide by 141.6% during the fourth quarter. Universal Beteiligungs und Servicegesellschaft mbH now owns 42,799 shares of the business services provider’s stock valued at $3,252,000 after purchasing an additional 25,085 shares in the last quarter. Institutional investors own 91.60% of the company’s stock.

Insider Buying and Selling In other Euronet Worldwide news, Director Thomas A. Mcdonnell bought 3,000 shares of the business’s stock in a transaction on Tuesday, May 26th. The stock was purchased at an average price of $66.87 per share, for a total transaction of $200,610.00. Following the completion of the transaction, the director directly owned 100,219 shares of the company’s stock, valued at $6,701,644.53. This trade represents a 3.09% increase in their ownership of the stock. The acquisition was disclosed in a filing with the SEC, which is accessible through this hyperlink. 12.19% of the stock is currently owned by company insiders.

Euronet Worldwide Stock Down 0.2% EEFT opened at $79.18 on Tuesday. The company has a quick ratio of 1.28, a current ratio of 1.28 and a debt-to-equity ratio of 1.29. The stock has a market cap of $3.02 billion, a price-to-earnings ratio of 11.43, a PEG ratio of 0.62 and a beta of 0.83. Euronet Worldwide, Inc. has a twelve month low of $62.50 and a twelve month high of $105.86. The company’s 50-day moving average price is $71.86 and its two-hundred day moving average price is $71.44.

Euronet Worldwide (NASDAQ:EEFT – Get Free Report) last announced its quarterly earnings data on Wednesday, April 29th. The business services provider reported $1.58 earnings per share for the quarter, beating the consensus estimate of $1.42 by $0.16. The business had revenue of $1.01 billion during the quarter, compared to analyst estimates of $969.68 million. Euronet Worldwide had a return on equity of 28.37% and a net margin of 7.15%.Euronet Worldwide’s revenue was up 10.5% compared to the same quarter last year. During the same period in the prior year, the company earned $1.13 earnings per share. Euronet Worldwide has set its FY 2026 guidance at 10.570-11.050 EPS. As a group, equities analysts expect that Euronet Worldwide, Inc. will post 9.83 earnings per share for the current year.

Wall Street Analyst Weigh In A number of brokerages have issued reports on EEFT. Needham & Company LLC reaffirmed a “buy” rating and issued a $85.00 price objective on shares of Euronet Worldwide in a research report on Friday, May 22nd. Weiss Ratings upgraded Euronet Worldwide from a “sell (d+)” rating to a “hold (c-)” rating in a research note on Tuesday, June 30th. Finally, DA Davidson reaffirmed a “buy” rating and issued a $102.00 target price on shares of Euronet Worldwide in a report on Friday, July 10th. Three equities research analysts have rated the stock with a Buy rating, three have issued a Hold rating and one has assigned a Sell rating to the company’s stock. Based on data from MarketBeat, the stock has an average rating of “Hold” and an average target price of $95.00.

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Euronet Worldwide Company Profile (Free Report)

Euronet Worldwide, Inc is a global financial technology company specializing in electronic payment services and transaction processing. Through its three primary business segments—Electronic Funds Transfer (EFT) Network Services, epay® Prepaid and Payment Services, and Money Transfer—Euronet provides end-to-end solutions that enable secure, efficient and convenient payments for consumers, financial institutions and retailers worldwide.

In its EFT Network Services arm, Euronet operates one of the world’s largest ATM and point-of-sale (POS) terminal networks, offering deployment, management and connectivity services.

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2026-07-23 11:01 5d ago
Euronet Worldwide (EEFT) Earnings Expected to Grow: What to Know Ahead of Next Week's Release
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The market expects Euronet Worldwide (EEFT - Free Report) to deliver a year-over-year increase in earnings on higher revenues when it reports results for the quarter ended June 2026. This widely-known consensus outlook is important in assessing the company's earnings picture, but a powerful factor that might influence its near-term stock price is how the actual results compare to these estimates.

The earnings report, which is expected to be released on July 30, might help the stock move higher if these key numbers are better than expectations. On the other hand, if they miss, the stock may move lower.

While the sustainability of the immediate price change and future earnings expectations will mostly depend on management's discussion of business conditions on the earnings call, it's worth handicapping the probability of a positive EPS surprise.

Zacks Consensus EstimateThis electronic payments and transactions processor is expected to post quarterly earnings of $2.97 per share in its upcoming report, which represents a year-over-year change of +16%.

Revenues are expected to be $1.15 billion, up 6.8% from the year-ago quarter.

Estimate Revisions TrendThe consensus EPS estimate for the quarter has been revised 0.65% higher over the last 30 days to the current level. This is essentially a reflection of how the covering analysts have collectively reassessed their initial estimates over this period.

Investors should keep in mind that an aggregate change may not always reflect the direction of estimate revisions by each of the covering analysts.

Price, Consensus and EPS Surprise

Earnings WhisperEstimate revisions ahead of a company's earnings release offer clues to the business conditions for the period whose results are coming out. This insight is at the core of our proprietary surprise prediction model -- the Zacks Earnings ESP (Expected Surprise Prediction).

The Zacks Earnings ESP compares the Most Accurate Estimate to the Zacks Consensus Estimate for the quarter; the Most Accurate Estimate is a more recent version of the Zacks Consensus EPS estimate. The idea here is that analysts revising their estimates right before an earnings release have the latest information, which could potentially be more accurate than what they and others contributing to the consensus had predicted earlier.

Thus, a positive or negative Earnings ESP reading theoretically indicates the likely deviation of the actual earnings from the consensus estimate. However, the model's predictive power is significant for positive ESP readings only.

A positive Earnings ESP is a strong predictor of an earnings beat, particularly when combined with a Zacks Rank #1 (Strong Buy), 2 (Buy) or 3 (Hold). Our research shows that stocks with this combination produce a positive surprise nearly 70% of the time, and a solid Zacks Rank actually increases the predictive power of Earnings ESP.

Please note that a negative Earnings ESP reading is not indicative of an earnings miss. Our research shows that it is difficult to predict an earnings beat with any degree of confidence for stocks with negative Earnings ESP readings and/or Zacks Rank of 4 (Sell) or 5 (Strong Sell).

How Have the Numbers Shaped Up for Euronet Worldwide?For Euronet Worldwide, the Most Accurate Estimate is lower than the Zacks Consensus Estimate, suggesting that analysts have recently become bearish on the company's earnings prospects. This has resulted in an Earnings ESP of -1.57%.

On the other hand, the stock currently carries a Zacks Rank of #4.

So, this combination makes it difficult to conclusively predict that Euronet Worldwide will beat the consensus EPS estimate.

Does Earnings Surprise History Hold Any Clue?Analysts often consider to what extent a company has been able to match consensus estimates in the past while calculating their estimates for its future earnings. So, it's worth taking a look at the surprise history for gauging its influence on the upcoming number.

For the last reported quarter, it was expected that Euronet Worldwide would post earnings of $1.42 per share when it actually produced earnings of $1.58, delivering a surprise of +11.27%.

Over the last four quarters, the company has beaten consensus EPS estimates two times.

Bottom LineAn earnings beat or miss may not be the sole basis for a stock moving higher or lower. Many stocks end up losing ground despite an earnings beat due to other factors that disappoint investors. Similarly, unforeseen catalysts help a number of stocks gain despite an earnings miss.

That said, betting on stocks that are expected to beat earnings expectations does increase the odds of success. This is why it's worth checking a company's Earnings ESP and Zacks Rank ahead of its quarterly release. Make sure to utilize our Earnings ESP Filter to uncover the best stocks to buy or sell before they've reported.

Euronet Worldwide doesn't appear a compelling earnings-beat candidate. However, investors should pay attention to other factors too for betting on this stock or staying away from it ahead of its earnings release.

Expected Results of an Industry PlayerAnother stock from the Zacks Financial Transaction Services industry, Visa (V - Free Report) , is soon expected to post earnings of $3.23 per share for the quarter ended June 2026. This estimate indicates a year-over-year change of +8.4%. Revenues for the quarter are expected to be $11.37 billion, up 11.8% from the year-ago quarter.

The consensus EPS estimate for Visa has been revised 0.4% higher over the last 30 days to the current level. However, a higher Most Accurate Estimate has resulted in an Earnings ESP of +0.12%.

This Earnings ESP, combined with its Zacks Rank #2 (Buy), suggests that Visa will most likely beat the consensus EPS estimate. The company beat consensus EPS estimates in each of the trailing four quarters.

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2026-07-21 15:34 7d ago
2026-07-21 11:21 7d ago
Euronet Announces Second Quarter Earnings Release Date and Conference Call Details
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LEAWOOD, Kan., July 21, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Euronet (NASDAQ: EEFT), a global leader in payments processing and cross-border transactions, announced today it will release its second quarter 2026 earnings results prior to the market opening on Thursday, July 30, 2026. Euronet will hold a conference call on the same day at 9:00 a.m. Eastern Time to discuss the results.

The conference call and accompanying slide show presentation will be accessible via webcast by following the link posted on http://ir.euronetworldwide.com. Participants wanting to access the conference call by telephone must register at the Euronet Worldwide Second Quarter 2026 Earnings Call web link to receive dial-in information. While not required, it is recommended that participants join the call five minutes before the event starts.

A webcast replay will be available beginning approximately one hour after the event at https://ir.euronetworldwide.com and will remain available for one year.

About Euronet

        Euronet (Nasdaq: EEFT) is a global leader in payment processing and cross-border transactions, operating for more than 30 years and now serving clients in 200+ countries and territories. We support financial institutions, merchants and global brands with technology-driven solutions, while enabling businesses and consumers to send, receive and spend money seamlessly worldwide. By operating one of the world’s largest independent electronic payment networks spanning merchant acquiring, transaction processing and point-of-sale infrastructure, Euronet enables real-time, digital and cross-border movement of money at global scale. In 2025, Euronet processed more than 20 billion transactions across its network. Headquartered in Leawood, Kansas USA, Euronet operates from 74 offices worldwide. For more information, visit www.euronet.com.
2026-06-24 20:47 1mo ago
2026-06-24 15:11 1mo ago
Euronet Worldwide: ATM And Payments Company Keeps Growing With Recent Acquisition
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SummaryEuronet Worldwide, Inc. is rated a buy, driven by strong capital growth potential, robust EPS metrics, and favorable ROE, despite elevated debt levels.Euronet Worldwide's diversified platform, combining digital and physical payment solutions, positions it competitively among global peers and supports ongoing top-line growth.Recent acquisitions, such as PaynoPain, and initiatives like stablecoin payouts, reinforce Euronet Worldwide's expansion in omnichannel payments and merchant services.While Euronet Worldwide remains undervalued with compelling fundamentals, risks from high debt/equity and volatile cash flow temper the rating to a modest buy. Images By Tang Ming Tung/DigitalVision via Getty Images

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2026-06-17 07:17 1mo ago
2026-06-16 10:41 1mo ago
Why Euronet Worldwide (EEFT) is a Top Value Stock for the Long-Term
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What are the Zacks Style Scores? The Zacks Style Scores, developed alongside the Zacks Rank, are complementary indicators that rate stocks based on three widely-followed investing methodologies; they also help investors pick stocks with the best chances of beating the market over the next 30 days.

Each stock is assigned a rating of A, B, C, D, or F based on their value, growth, and momentum characteristics. Just like in school, an A is better than a B, a B is better than a C, and so on -- that means the better the score, the better chance the stock will outperform.

The Style Scores are broken down into four categories:

Value ScoreFor value investors, it's all about finding good stocks at good prices, and discovering which companies are trading under their true value before the broader market catches on. The Value Style Score utilizes ratios like P/E, PEG, Price/Sales, Price/Cash Flow, and a host of other multiples to help pick out the most attractive and discounted stocks.

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How Style Scores Work with the Zacks Rank The Zacks Rank, which is a proprietary stock-rating model, employs earnings estimate revisions, or changes to a company's earnings expectations, to make building a winning portfolio easier.

Investors can count on the Zacks Rank's success, with #1 (Strong Buy) stocks producing an unmatched +24% average annual return since 1988, more than double the S&P 500's performance. But the model rates a large number of stocks, and there are over 200 companies with a Strong Buy rank, plus another 600 with a #2 (Buy) rank, on any given day.

But it can feel overwhelming to pick the right stocks for you and your investing goals with over 800 top-rated stocks to choose from.

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To maximize your returns, you want to buy stocks with the highest probability of success. This means picking stocks with a Zacks Rank #1 or #2 that also have Style Scores of A or B. If you find yourself looking at stocks with a #3 (Hold) rank, make sure they have Scores of A or B as well to ensure as much upside potential as possible.

The direction of a stock's earnings estimate revisions should always be a key factor when choosing which stocks to buy, since the Scores were created to work together with the Zacks Rank.

A stock with a #4 (Sell) or #5 (Strong Sell) rating, for instance, even one with Scores of A and B, will still have a declining earnings forecast, and a greater chance its share price will fall too.

Thus, the more stocks you own with a #1 or #2 Rank and Scores of A or B, the better.

Stock to Watch: Euronet Worldwide (EEFT - Free Report) Founded in 1994 and headquartered in Leawood, KS, Euronet Worldwide is a leading electronic payments solutions provider. The company offers payment and transaction processing and distribution technologies and services to financial institutions, retailers, service providers and individual consumers. Euronet operates across Europe, Africa, the Middle East, Asia Pacific, Latin America and the United States.

EEFT is a #3 (Hold) on the Zacks Rank, with a VGM Score of B.

It also boasts a Value Style Score of A thanks to attractive valuation metrics like a forward P/E ratio of 6.12; value investors should take notice.

Three analysts revised their earnings estimate upwards in the last 60 days for fiscal 2026. The Zacks Consensus Estimate has increased $0.17 to $10.93 per share. EEFT boasts an average earnings surprise of +1.6%.

With a solid Zacks Rank and top-tier Value and VGM Style Scores, EEFT should be on investors' short list.
2026-06-12 17:59 1mo ago
2026-03-29 02:28 4mo ago
Euronet Worldwide, Inc. (NASDAQ:EEFT) Receives Average Recommendation of “Hold” from Brokerages
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Shares of Euronet Worldwide, Inc. (NASDAQ:EEFT – Get Free Report) have received an average rating of “Hold” from the eight research firms that are presently covering the stock, MarketBeat Ratings reports. One investment analyst has rated the stock with a sell rating, three have issued a hold rating and four have assigned a buy rating to the company. The average 12 month target price among brokerages that have covered the stock in the last year is $96.00.

A number of equities analysts have issued reports on the company. DA Davidson set a $112.00 target price on Euronet Worldwide in a report on Thursday, March 5th. Weiss Ratings raised Euronet Worldwide from a “sell (d+)” rating to a “hold (c-)” rating in a research note on Tuesday, March 17th. Needham & Company LLC dropped their price objective on shares of Euronet Worldwide from $100.00 to $80.00 and set a “buy” rating for the company in a report on Thursday, February 12th. Wolfe Research reiterated an “underperform” rating and set a $80.00 target price on shares of Euronet Worldwide in a research report on Thursday, January 8th. Finally, Keefe, Bruyette & Woods reduced their target price on shares of Euronet Worldwide from $85.00 to $75.00 and set a “market perform” rating on the stock in a report on Friday, February 13th.

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Institutional Trading of Euronet Worldwide Institutional investors have recently modified their holdings of the business. Johnson Financial Group Inc. acquired a new stake in Euronet Worldwide in the third quarter valued at $26,000. Danske Bank A S acquired a new position in Euronet Worldwide during the 3rd quarter worth about $26,000. Geneos Wealth Management Inc. grew its position in shares of Euronet Worldwide by 48.4% in the 1st quarter. Geneos Wealth Management Inc. now owns 334 shares of the business services provider’s stock valued at $36,000 after buying an additional 109 shares during the last quarter. First Horizon Corp bought a new stake in shares of Euronet Worldwide in the 3rd quarter valued at about $36,000. Finally, Abich Financial Wealth Management LLC acquired a new stake in shares of Euronet Worldwide in the third quarter valued at about $37,000. Institutional investors own 91.60% of the company’s stock.

Euronet Worldwide Trading Down 5.0% Shares of Euronet Worldwide stock opened at $65.08 on Friday. The firm has a market capitalization of $2.56 billion, a PE ratio of 9.39, a price-to-earnings-growth ratio of 0.52 and a beta of 0.80. The company has a current ratio of 1.11, a quick ratio of 1.11 and a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.78. The firm’s 50 day moving average is $71.13 and its 200 day moving average is $76.43. Euronet Worldwide has a 1 year low of $64.34 and a 1 year high of $114.25.

Euronet Worldwide (NASDAQ:EEFT – Get Free Report) last issued its earnings results on Thursday, February 12th. The business services provider reported $2.39 earnings per share for the quarter, missing analysts’ consensus estimates of $2.48 by ($0.09). The company had revenue of $1.11 billion during the quarter, compared to analyst estimates of $1.11 billion. Euronet Worldwide had a net margin of 7.33% and a return on equity of 27.22%. The business’s quarterly revenue was up 5.9% on a year-over-year basis. During the same quarter in the prior year, the business earned $2.08 EPS. Euronet Worldwide has set its FY 2026 guidance at 10.570-11.050 EPS. Equities research analysts forecast that Euronet Worldwide will post 9.11 earnings per share for the current fiscal year.

About Euronet Worldwide (Get Free Report)

Euronet Worldwide, Inc is a global financial technology company specializing in electronic payment services and transaction processing. Through its three primary business segments—Electronic Funds Transfer (EFT) Network Services, epay® Prepaid and Payment Services, and Money Transfer—Euronet provides end-to-end solutions that enable secure, efficient and convenient payments for consumers, financial institutions and retailers worldwide.

In its EFT Network Services arm, Euronet operates one of the world’s largest ATM and point-of-sale (POS) terminal networks, offering deployment, management and connectivity services.

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2026-06-12 17:59 1mo ago
2026-04-03 03:13 3mo ago
Allspring Global Investments Holdings LLC Sells 2,186,297 Shares of Euronet Worldwide, Inc. $EEFT
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Allspring Global Investments Holdings LLC cut its stake in Euronet Worldwide, Inc. (NASDAQ:EEFT – Free Report) by 84.3% in the fourth quarter, according to its most recent Form 13F filing with the Securities & Exchange Commission. The firm owned 408,479 shares of the business services provider’s stock after selling 2,186,297 shares during the quarter. Allspring Global Investments Holdings LLC owned 0.97% of Euronet Worldwide worth $30,268,000 as of its most recent filing with the Securities & Exchange Commission.

Other hedge funds and other institutional investors also recently added to or reduced their stakes in the company. Tudor Investment Corp ET AL purchased a new stake in Euronet Worldwide during the 3rd quarter valued at $42,813,000. AQR Capital Management LLC lifted its holdings in Euronet Worldwide by 131.9% in the second quarter. AQR Capital Management LLC now owns 1,308,267 shares of the business services provider’s stock valued at $132,632,000 after acquiring an additional 744,040 shares during the period. Voss Capital LP boosted its position in Euronet Worldwide by 66.5% in the third quarter. Voss Capital LP now owns 1,340,000 shares of the business services provider’s stock worth $117,665,000 after purchasing an additional 535,000 shares during the last quarter. Norges Bank purchased a new position in Euronet Worldwide in the second quarter worth about $48,417,000. Finally, American Century Companies Inc. grew its stake in shares of Euronet Worldwide by 29.7% during the 3rd quarter. American Century Companies Inc. now owns 1,741,996 shares of the business services provider’s stock valued at $152,965,000 after purchasing an additional 399,263 shares during the period. Institutional investors own 91.60% of the company’s stock.

Euronet Worldwide Price Performance NASDAQ EEFT opened at $64.05 on Friday. The company has a current ratio of 1.11, a quick ratio of 1.11 and a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.78. Euronet Worldwide, Inc. has a 12 month low of $63.73 and a 12 month high of $114.25. The stock has a market cap of $2.52 billion, a price-to-earnings ratio of 9.24, a PEG ratio of 0.52 and a beta of 0.82. The company’s 50 day moving average is $70.49 and its two-hundred day moving average is $75.83.

Euronet Worldwide (NASDAQ:EEFT – Get Free Report) last posted its quarterly earnings results on Thursday, February 12th. The business services provider reported $2.39 earnings per share for the quarter, missing analysts’ consensus estimates of $2.48 by ($0.09). The firm had revenue of $1.11 billion during the quarter, compared to the consensus estimate of $1.11 billion. Euronet Worldwide had a return on equity of 27.22% and a net margin of 7.33%.The business’s revenue for the quarter was up 5.9% compared to the same quarter last year. During the same quarter in the previous year, the company earned $2.08 earnings per share. Euronet Worldwide has set its FY 2026 guidance at 10.570-11.050 EPS. As a group, research analysts anticipate that Euronet Worldwide, Inc. will post 9.11 earnings per share for the current year.

Analyst Ratings Changes EEFT has been the subject of several recent research reports. Wolfe Research restated an “underperform” rating and set a $80.00 target price on shares of Euronet Worldwide in a research report on Thursday, January 8th. Needham & Company LLC dropped their price target on shares of Euronet Worldwide from $100.00 to $80.00 and set a “buy” rating on the stock in a research note on Thursday, February 12th. Weiss Ratings raised shares of Euronet Worldwide from a “sell (d+)” rating to a “hold (c-)” rating in a research report on Tuesday, March 17th. Keefe, Bruyette & Woods reduced their price objective on Euronet Worldwide from $85.00 to $75.00 and set a “market perform” rating for the company in a research note on Friday, February 13th. Finally, DA Davidson set a $112.00 target price on Euronet Worldwide in a report on Thursday, March 5th. Four equities research analysts have rated the stock with a Buy rating, three have given a Hold rating and one has issued a Sell rating to the company’s stock. According to data from MarketBeat.com, Euronet Worldwide currently has an average rating of “Hold” and an average target price of $96.00.

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Euronet Worldwide Company Profile (Free Report)

Euronet Worldwide, Inc is a global financial technology company specializing in electronic payment services and transaction processing. Through its three primary business segments—Electronic Funds Transfer (EFT) Network Services, epay® Prepaid and Payment Services, and Money Transfer—Euronet provides end-to-end solutions that enable secure, efficient and convenient payments for consumers, financial institutions and retailers worldwide.

In its EFT Network Services arm, Euronet operates one of the world’s largest ATM and point-of-sale (POS) terminal networks, offering deployment, management and connectivity services.

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Euronet Worldwide: Time To Pay Up For The Payment Provider
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Euronet Worldwide trades at just 7x forward earnings, with shares near 2015 levels despite doubled sales and continued earnings growth. Organic revenue growth has slowed, but EEFT maintains stable margins and projects 10-15% adjusted earnings growth in 2026. Positioning concerns persist, yet the company's diversified business mix, resilient track record, and strong earnings yield offer compelling value.
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EEFT to Buy PaynoPain to Boost Merchant Services Presence in Spain
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Key Takeaways Euronet agreed to buy PaynoPain, targeting a Q3 2026 close pending approvals.PaynoPain's merchants and technology will fold into Euronet's acquiring operations and Ren platform.The deal supports omnichannel demand and expands Euronet's merchant acquiring presence in Spain and Portugal. Euronet Worldwide, Inc. (EEFT - Free Report) recently inked a deal to purchase a Spain-based fintech firm known for its digital-first online payment solutions, PaynoPain. Subject to regulatory approvals and standard closing conditions, the agreement is expected to be completed in the third quarter of 2026. 

As a result of this buyout, PaynoPain’s merchant base and technology will be integrated into Euronet’s existing acquiring operations. The acquiree’s merchant portfolio comprises businesses of all sizes, ranging from small and medium enterprises (SMEs) to large corporations across sectors such as e-commerce, hospitality, microfinance, and marketplace platforms.

In addition to this, integration of PaynoPain’s online payment capabilities is likely to add strength to Euronet’s Ren payments platform. Euronet also plans to set up a new Merchant Acquiring Center of Excellence in Spain. PaynoPain’s payment service provider license, granted by the Bank of Spain, is expected to strengthen EEGT’s regulatory and operational framework within the region.

Therefore, the ulterior motive of Euronet behind the latest acquisition is to offer merchants a more comprehensive and flexible suite of omnichannel payment solutions tailored to a wide range of industries and customer needs. The seamless payment experience is targeted to be brought across both physical stores and digital channels. The recent move also seems to be in sync with EEFT’s endeavor to address the increasing demand for e-commerce and omnichannel payment solutions across very small businesses (VSBs), SMEs and high-growth sectors.

Benefits of the Recent Move to EuronetThe PaynoPain buyout is likely to fortify Euronet’s merchant acquiring footprint across Spain and Portugal. A stronger merchant acquiring business may boost the performance of the EFT Processing segment, which accounted for around 30% to Euronet's total revenues in 2025. 

Improved online payment capabilities are anticipated to expand the reach of Euronet's Ren platform, resulting in increased adoption of the EEFT platform. This, in turn, is also likely to boost revenues for the EFT Processing segment, of which Ren is a part. Revenues of the unit advanced 10.5% year over year in 2025.

EEFT’s Share Price Performance & Zacks RankShares of Euronet have inched up 0.5% in the past month against the industry’s 5% decline. EEFT currently carries a Zacks Rank #3 (Hold).

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Stocks to ConsiderSome better-ranked stocks in the Business Services space are GigaCloud Technology Inc. (GCT - Free Report) , FTI Consulting, Inc. (FCN - Free Report) and SPS Commerce, Inc. (SPSC - Free Report) . While GigaCloud Technology sports a Zacks Rank #1 (Strong Buy), FTI Consulting and SPS Commerce carry a Zacks Rank #2 (Buy) at present. You can see the complete list of today’s Zacks #1 Rank stocks here.

The bottom line of GigaCloud Technology outpaced estimates in each of the last four quarters, the average surprise being 64.49%. The Zacks Consensus Estimate for GCT’s 2026 earnings indicates an improvement of 14.2% from the 2025 figure. The consensus mark for revenues implies growth of 17.3% from the 2025 figure. The consensus mark for GCT’s earnings has moved 17.1% north in the past 60 days. 

FTI Consulting’s earnings outpaced estimates in each of the trailing four quarters, the average surprise being 26.15%. The Zacks Consensus Estimate for FCN’s 2026 earnings indicates an improvement of 5.3% from the 2025 figure. The consensus mark for revenues implies growth of 5.8% from the 2025 figure. The consensus mark for FCN’s earnings has moved 2.2% north in the past 60 days.

The bottom line of SPS Commerce outpaced estimates in each of the last four quarters, the average surprise being 14.58%. The Zacks Consensus Estimate for SPSC’s 2026 earnings indicates an improvement of 4.7% from the 2025 figure. The estimate for revenues implies growth of 6.7% from the 2025 number. The consensus mark for SPSC’s earnings has moved 0.2% north in the past 60 days.

Shares of GigaCloud Technology and FTI Consulting have gained 10.7% and 10.8%, respectively, in the past month. However, SPS Commerce stock has declined 8% in the same time frame.  
2026-06-12 17:59 1mo ago
2026-04-16 17:30 3mo ago
Euronet Announces First Quarter Earnings Release Date and Conference Call Details
EEFT Euronet Worldwide
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LEAWOOD, Kan., April 16, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Euronet (NASDAQ: EEFT), a global leader in payments processing and cross-border transactions, announced today it will release its first quarter 2026 earnings results prior to the market opening on Wednesday, April 29, 2026. Euronet will hold a conference call on the same day at 9:00 a.m. Eastern Time to discuss the results.

The conference call and accompanying slide show presentation will be accessible via webcast by following the link posted on http://ir.euronetworldwide.com. Participants wanting to access the conference call by telephone must register at the Euronet Worldwide First Quarter 2026 Earnings Call web link to receive dial-in information. While not required, it is recommended that participants join the call five minutes before the event starts.

A webcast replay will be available beginning approximately one hour after the event at https://ir.euronetworldwide.com and will remain available for one year.

About Euronet

A global leader in payments processing and cross-border transactions, Euronet moves money in all the ways consumers and businesses depend upon. This includes money transfers, credit/debit processing, ATMs, point-of-sale services, branded payments, currency exchange and more. With products and services in more than 200 countries and territories provided through its own brand and branded business segments, Euronet and its financial technologies and networks make participation in the global economy easier, faster and more secure for everyone. Starting in Central Europe in 1994, Euronet now supports an extensive global real-time digital and cash payments network that includes 56,818 installed ATMs, approximately 610,000 EFT point-of-sale terminals and a growing portfolio of outsourced debit and credit card services which are under management in 69 countries; card software solutions; a prepaid processing network of approximately 749,000 point-of-sale terminals at approximately 363,000 retailer locations in 66 countries; and a global money transfer network of approximately 639,000 locations serving 200 countries and territories with digital connections to 4.1 billion bank accounts and 3.7 billion digital wallet accounts. Euronet serves clients from its corporate headquarters in Leawood, Kansas, USA, and 74 worldwide offices. For more information, please visit the Company's website at www.euronet.com.
2026-06-12 17:59 1mo ago
2026-04-21 08:30 3mo ago
Euronet to Host Investor Day on May 20, 2026
EEFT Euronet Worldwide
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LEAWOOD, Kan., April 21, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Euronet (NASDAQ: EEFT), a global leader in payments processing and cross-border transactions, announced it will host an Investor Day on Wednesday, May 20, 2026, beginning at 10:00 a.m. Eastern Time.

The Investor Day will be webcast on the Euronet Investor Relations website. Participants can register for the webcast at the following link:

Euronet 2026 Investor Day
During the event, Euronet’s management team will provide an in-depth presentation of the Company’s strategic vision, growth drivers, business segments, competitive positioning, and financial outlook.

A replay of the webcast will be available following the live event and archived on the Euronet Investor Relations website.

About Euronet
A global leader in payments processing and cross-border transactions, Euronet moves money in all the ways consumers and businesses depend upon. This includes money transfers, credit/debit processing, ATMs, point-of-sale services, branded payments, currency exchange and more. With products and services in more than 200 countries and territories provided through its own brand and branded business segments, Euronet and its financial technologies and networks make participation in the global economy easier, faster and more secure for everyone. Starting in Central Europe in 1994, Euronet now supports an extensive global real-time digital and cash payments network that includes 56,818 installed ATMs, approximately 610,000 EFT point-of-sale terminals and a growing portfolio of outsourced debit and credit card services which are under management in 69 countries; card software solutions; a prepaid processing network of approximately 749,000 point-of-sale terminals at approximately 363,000 retailer locations in 66 countries; and a global money transfer network of approximately 639,000 locations serving 200 countries and territories with digital connections to 4.1 billion bank accounts and 3.7 billion digital wallet accounts. Euronet serves clients from its corporate headquarters in Leawood, Kansas, USA, and 74 worldwide offices. For more information, please visit the Company's website at www.euronet.com.
2026-06-12 17:59 1mo ago
2026-04-28 16:57 3mo ago
Euronet Worldwide Announces Passing of Board Member Andrzej Olechowski
EEFT Euronet Worldwide
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LEAWOOD, Kan., April 28, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Euronet Worldwide, Inc. (NASDAQ: EEFT) today announced that Andrzej Olechowski, a member of its Board of Directors, passed away on April 25, 2026, at the age of 78.

Dr. Olechowski had served as a director of the Company since May 2002 and was a nominee for re-election at the Company’s 2026 Annual Meeting of Stockholders. In light of his passing, he is no longer standing for re-election, and the Company’s Board of Directors has reduced the number of nominees for election at the Annual Meeting.

“Dr. Olechowski has been a consummate and highly knowledgeable member of our Board and provided me with valued counsel over many years,” said Michael J. Brown, Chairman, Chief Executive Officer and President of Euronet. “He was a statesman and a gentleman, and we will miss his insight and contributions. We extend our deepest condolences to his family and loved ones.”

Dr. Olechowski built his professional experience in international finance, working with UNCTAD and the World Bank. He held the office of Minister of Finance, headed the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and served as economic advisor to Poland’s President Lech Wałęsa.

Dr. Olechowski brought extensive international experience in finance, economics and public service to the Board, contributing meaningfully to the Company’s growth and strategic direction over more than two decades of service.

About Euronet Worldwide, Inc.

Euronet (NASDAQ: EEFT) is a global leader in payment processing and cross-border transactions, operating for more than 30 years and now serving clients in 200+ countries and territories. We support financial institutions, merchants and global brands with technology-driven solutions, while enabling businesses and consumers to send, receive and spend money seamlessly worldwide. By operating one of the world’s largest independent electronic payment networks spanning merchant acquiring, transaction processing and point-of-sale infrastructure, Euronet enables real-time, digital and cross-border movement of money at global scale. In 2025, Euronet processed more than 20 billion transactions across its network. Headquartered in Leawood, Kansas USA, Euronet operates from 74 offices worldwide. For more information, visit www.euronet.com.

Forward-Looking Statements

Statements contained in this news release that concern Euronet's or its management's intentions, expectations, or predictions of future performance, are forward-looking statements. Euronet's actual results may vary materially from those anticipated in such forward-looking statements as a result of a number of factors, including: conditions in world financial markets and general economic conditions, including impacts from pandemics or other disease outbreaks; inflation; military conflicts in the Ukraine and the Middle East, and the related economic sanctions; our ability to successfully integrate any acquired operations; economic conditions in specific countries and regions; technological developments, including artificial intelligence affecting the market for our products and services; our ability to successfully introduce new products and services; foreign currency exchange rate fluctuations; the effects of any breach of our computer systems or those of our customers or vendors, including our financial processing networks or those of other third parties; interruptions in any of our systems or those of our vendors or other third parties; our ability to renew existing contracts at profitable rates; changes in fees payable for transactions performed for cards bearing international logos or over switching networks such as card transactions on ATMs; our ability to comply with increasingly stringent regulatory requirements, including anti-money laundering, anti-terrorism, anti-bribery, consumer and data protection and privacy; changes in laws and regulations affecting our business, including tax and immigration laws and any laws regulating payments, including dynamic currency conversion transactions; changes in our relationships with, or in fees charged by, our business partners; competition; the outcome of claims and other loss contingencies affecting Euronet; the cost of borrowing (including fluctuations in interest rates), availability of credit and terms of and compliance with debt covenants; and renewal of sources of funding as they expire and the availability of replacement funding. These risks and other risks are described in the Company's filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission, including our Annual Report on Form 10-K, Quarterly Reports on Form 10-Q and Current Reports on Form 8-K. Copies of these filings may be obtained via the SEC's Edgar website or by contacting the Company. Any forward-looking statements made in this release speak only as of the date of this release. Except as may be required by law, Euronet does not intend to update these forward-looking statements and undertakes no duty to any person to provide any such update under any circumstances. The Company regularly posts important information to the investor relations section of its website. 
2026-06-12 17:59 1mo ago
2026-04-29 08:00 2mo ago
Euronet Worldwide Reports First Quarter 2026 Financial Results with Strong Adjusted Earnings per Share Growth
EEFT Euronet Worldwide
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Highlights reflecting key achievements supporting the Company’s strategy and digital goals:

Grew Money Transfer digital revenue and transactions by 42% and 35% year-over-year, respectively, reflecting strong consumer demandLaunched stablecoin payouts during the quarter enabling additional digital payment choicesAdded 2,300 new merchants during the quarter to Euronet Merchant Services reflecting strong perceived merchant valueMigrated Bilt’s 628,000 card portfolio to CoreCard’s processing platform in partnership with Cardless demonstrating CoreCard’s value and flexibility for issuersSigned three EFT payments infrastructure agreements supporting bank and fintech confidence in the REN platformRepurchased $100 million of common stock during the quarter providing strong return of capital to shareholders LEAWOOD, Kan., April 29, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Euronet (“Euronet” or the “Company”) (Nasdaq: EEFT), a global leader in payments processing and cross-border transactions, announced today first quarter 2026 financial results.

Euronet reports the following consolidated results for the first quarter 2026 compared with the same period of 2025:

Revenues of $1,011.8 million, an 11% increase from $915.5 million (4% increase on a constant currency1 basis). Operating income of $72.0 million, a 4% decrease from $75.2 million (10% decrease on a constant currency basis). Adjusted EBITDA2 of $126.7 million, a 7% increase from $118.7 million (1% increase on a constant currency basis). Net income attributable to Euronet of $37.5 million, or $0.83 diluted earnings per share, compared with $38.4 million, or $0.85 diluted earnings per share. Adjusted earnings per share3 of $1.58 increased 40% from $1.13 in the prior year. Excluding a one-time tax charge of $0.20 per share in the prior-year, adjusted earnings per share increased 19% from $1.33. See the reconciliation of non-GAAP items in the attached financial schedules.  

“We believe Euronet’s first quarter 2026 results reflect meaningful progress across our growth initiatives as we continue to navigate a challenging geopolitical and economic backdrop,” said Michael J. Brown, Euronet’s Chairman and Chief Executive Officer. “We are off to a strong start toward achieving our full year earnings growth targets, with adjusted EPS on a strong trajectory. Notably, Ria Digital delivered standout performance, with revenue growth accelerating to 42%, driven by 35% transaction growth in the first quarter. We also saw continued strength in our merchant acquiring business, and Dandelion posted its best growth quarter to date. Looking ahead, we remain focused on sustaining this momentum and delivering solid results throughout 2026.”

Segment and Other Results

The EFT Processing Segment reports the following results for first quarter 2026 compared with the same period or date in 2025:

Revenues of $295.4 million, a 27% increase from $232.5 million (19% increase on a constant currency basis).Operating income of $23.4 million, no change from $23.3 million (1% increase on a constant currency basis).Adjusted EBITDA of $55.2 million, a 16% increase from $47.6 million (12% increase on a constant currency basis).Total of 56,347 installed ATMs as of March 31, 2026, a 2% increase from 55,512. Total of 52,579 active ATMs as of March 31, 2026, an 1% increase from 51,875 as of March 31, 2025. The EFT Segment delivered strong constant currency revenue growth of 19% in the first quarter of 2026, driven by continued growth in acquiring, REN infrastructure sales and contributions from the CoreCard acquisition completed in the fourth quarter of 2025. Adjusted EBITDA increased 12%, reflecting the incremental earnings contribution from the revenue drivers, supported by a consistent to improving operating expense profile. Operating income remained relatively flat, largely due to an approximately $5 million increase in a non-cash purchase price amortization related to the CoreCard acquisition; absent this increase, operating income for the segment would have grown 21%.

Network expansion was modest, with installed ATMs increasing 2% to 56,347 and active ATMs up 1% to 52,579 after deinstalling approximately 1,400 non-performing ATMs.

The epay Segment reports the following results for the first quarter 2026 compared with the same period or date in 2025:

Revenues of $293.5 million, a 10% increase from $267.4 million (2% increase on a constant currency basis). Operating income of $32.4 million, a 21% increase from $26.8 million (13% increase on a constant currency basis). Adjusted EBITDA of $33.9 million, a 19% increase from $28.4 million (12% increase on a constant currency basis). Transactions of 1,081 million, a 5% decrease from 1,134 million. POS terminals of approximately 731,000 as of March 31, 2026, essentially unchanged from 728,000*. Retailer locations of approximately 352,000 as of March 31, 2026, essentially unchanged from 351,000*. * Amounts were restated from previously reported amounts to be comparable to the current presentation

The epay segment delivered constant currency revenue growth of 2%. Operating income rose 13% and adjusted EBITDA increased 12%. Operating income and adjusted EBITDA benefited from the absence of a $4.5 million one-time operating tax impact recognized in the first quarter 2025.

The Money Transfer Segment reports the following results for the first quarter 2026 compared with the same period or date in 2025:

Revenues of $425.2 million, a 2% increase from $417.7 million (4% decrease on a constant currency basis). Operating income of $41.9 million, a 7% decrease from $45.1 million (14% decrease on a constant currency basis). Adjusted EBITDA of $48.3 million, a 6% decrease from $51.3 million (12% decrease on a constant currency basis). Total transactions of 43.9 million, a 2% decrease from 44.6 million.Total digital transactions of 7.1 million, a 35% increase from 5.3 million. Network locations of approximately 651,000 as of March 31, 2026, a 4% increase from approximately 624,000. The Money Transfer segment constant currency revenue declined 4%. Operating income and adjusted EBITDA declined 14% and 12% respectively. The decline in constant currency revenue was largely driven by the impact of immigration reform affecting transfers from the United States to Mexico, as well as reduced volume in the Middle East. Offsetting the decline in transfers to Mexico and the Middle East was growth in all other markets together with accelerated growth in consumer-to-consumer digital transactions and the Money Transfer’s Dandelion product. Operating income benefited from expanded gross margins which were utilized to increase digital marketing expenditure, resulting in reduced operating income year-over-year.

Total transactions decreased 2% to 43.9 million, while digital transactions grew 35% and network locations expanded 4%.

Corporate and Other reports $25.7 million of expense for the first quarter 2026 compared with $20.0 million for the first quarter 2025. The increase in corporate expenses was primarily driven by a $3.5 million increase in long-term share-based compensation, which equally impacted consolidated operating income.

Balance Sheet and Financial Position
Total cash, including ATM cash, unrestricted cash and cash equivalents and restricted cash, was $2,134.4 million as of March 31, 2026, compared to $1,713.8 million at December 31, 2025. Total indebtedness was $2,556.2 million, up from $2,021.8 million at year-end. Availability under the Company’s revolving credit facilities was approximately $1.2 billion. Net debt increased by $113.8 million during the quarter, primarily driven by $100 million of share repurchases and changes in working capital balances, partially offset by cash generated from operations.

Outlook
The Company reiterates its 2026 adjusted EPS growth of 10% to 15% year-over-year, consistent with its 10- and 20-year compounded annualized growth rates. This outlook does not include any changes that may develop in foreign exchange rates, interest rates or other unforeseen factors.

Non-GAAP Measures
In addition to the results presented in accordance with U.S. GAAP, the Company presents non-GAAP financial measures, such as constant currency financial measures, adjusted EBITDA, and adjusted earnings per share. These measures should be used in addition to, and not a substitute for, revenues, operating income, net income and earnings per share computed in accordance with U.S. GAAP. We believe that these non-GAAP measures provide useful information to investors regarding the Company's performance and overall results of operations. These non-GAAP measures are also an integral part of the Company's internal reporting and performance assessment for executives and senior management. The non-GAAP measures used by the Company may not be comparable to similarly titled non-GAAP measures used by other companies. The attached schedules provide a full reconciliation of these non-GAAP financial measures to their most directly comparable U.S. GAAP financial measure.

The Company does not provide a reconciliation of its forward-looking non-GAAP measures to GAAP due to the inherent difficulty in forecasting and quantifying certain amounts that are necessary for GAAP and the related GAAP and non-GAAP reconciliation, including adjustments that would be necessary for foreign currency exchange rate fluctuations and other charges reflected in the Company's reconciliation of historic numbers, the amount of which, based on historical experience, could be significant.  

(1) Constant currency financial measures are computed as if foreign currency exchange rates did not change from the prior period. This information is provided to illustrate the impact of changes in foreign currency exchange rates on the Company's results when compared to the prior period.

(2) Adjusted EBITDA is defined as net income excluding, to the extent incurred in the period, interest expense, income tax expense, depreciation, amortization, share-based compensation and other non-operating or non-recurring items that are considered expenses or income under U.S. GAAP. Adjusted EBITDA represents a performance measure and is not intended to represent a liquidity measure.

(3) Adjusted earnings per share is defined as diluted U.S. GAAP earnings per share excluding (1), to the extent incurred in the period, the tax-effected impacts of: a) foreign currency exchange gains or losses, b) share-based compensation, c) acquired intangible asset amortization, d) non-cash income tax expense, e) non-cash investment loss/gain, and (f) dilutive shares related to the Company's convertible notes. Adjusted earnings per share represents a performance measure and is not intended to represent a liquidity measure. 

Conference Call and Slide Presentation
Euronet Worldwide will host an analyst conference call on April 29, 2026, at 9:00 a.m. Eastern Time to discuss these results. The call may also include discussion of Company developments on the Company's operations, forward-looking information, and other material information about business and financial matters. To listen to the call via telephone please register at Euronet Worldwide First Quarter 2026 Earnings Call. The conference call and accompanying slide show presentation will be accessible via webcast by following the link posted on http://ir.euronetworldwide.com. Participants should register at least five minutes prior to the scheduled start time of the event. A slideshow will be included in the webcast.

A webcast replay will be available beginning approximately one hour after the event at http://ir.euronet worldwide.com and will remain available for one year.

About Euronet Worldwide, Inc.
Euronet (Nasdaq: EEFT) is a global leader in payment processing and cross‑border transactions, operating for more than 30 years and now serving clients in 200+ countries and territories. We support financial institutions, merchants and global brands with technology-driven solutions, while enabling businesses and consumers to send, receive and spend money seamlessly worldwide. By operating one of the world’s largest independent electronic payment networks spanning merchant acquiring, transaction processing and point‑of‑sale infrastructure, Euronet enables real‑time, digital and cross‑border movement of money at global scale. In 2025, Euronet processed more than 20 billion transactions across its network. Headquartered in Leawood, Kansas USA, Euronet operates from 74 offices worldwide. For more information, visit www.euronet.com.

Statements contained in this news release that concern Euronet's or its management's intentions, expectations, or predictions of future performance, are forward-looking statements. Euronet's actual results may vary materially from those anticipated in such forward-looking statements as a result of a number of factors, including: conditions in world financial markets and general economic conditions, including impacts from pandemics or other disease outbreaks; inflation; military conflicts in the Ukraine and the Middle East, and the related economic sanctions; our ability to successfully integrate any acquired operations; economic conditions in specific countries and regions; technological developments, including artificial intelligence affecting the market for our products and services; our ability to successfully introduce new products and services; foreign currency exchange rate fluctuations; the effects of any breach of our computer systems or those of our customers or vendors, including our financial processing networks or those of other third parties; interruptions in any of our systems or those of our vendors or other third parties; our ability to renew existing contracts at profitable rates; changes in fees payable for transactions performed for cards bearing international logos or over switching networks such as card transactions on ATMs; our ability to comply with increasingly stringent regulatory requirements, including anti-money laundering, anti-terrorism, anti-bribery, consumer and data protection and privacy; changes in laws and regulations affecting our business, including tax and immigration laws and any laws regulating payments, including dynamic currency conversion transactions and digital assets; changes in our relationships with, or in fees charged by, our business partners; competition; the outcome of claims and other loss contingencies affecting Euronet; the cost of borrowing (including fluctuations in interest rates), availability of credit and terms of and compliance with debt covenants; and renewal of sources of funding as they expire and the availability of replacement funding. These risks and other risks are described in the Company's filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission, including our Annual Report on Form 10-K, Quarterly Reports on Form 10-Q and Current Reports on Form 8-K. Copies of these filings may be obtained via the SEC's Edgar website or by contacting the Company. Any forward-looking statements made in this release speak only as of the date of this release. Except as may be required by law, Euronet does not intend to update these forward-looking statements and undertakes no duty to any person to provide any such update under any circumstances. The Company regularly posts important information to the investor relations section of its website. 

EURONET WORLDWIDE, INC.
Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets
(in millions)
  As of   March 31, As of 2026 December 31, (unaudited) 2025ASSETS     Current assets:     Cash and cash equivalents$1,229.5 $1,040.3ATM cash 871.2  650.3Restricted cash 33.7  23.2Settlement assets 1,381.4  1,910.4Trade accounts receivable, net 310.7  334.5Prepaid expenses and other current assets 337.0  311.5Total current assets 4,163.5  4,270.2      Property and equipment, net 366.9  375.3Right of use lease asset, net 146.4  153.9Goodwill and acquired intangible assets, net 1,281.0  1,303.5Other assets, net 374.2  385.8Total assets$6,332.0 $6,488.7      LIABILITIES AND EQUITY     Current liabilities:     Settlement obligations$1,381.4 $1,910.4Accounts payable and other current liabilities 852.4  905.2Current portion of operating lease obligations 55.3  54.9Short-term debt obligations 971.1  984.2Total current liabilities 3,260.2  3,854.7      Debt obligations, net of current portion 1,584.7  1,037.0Operating lease obligations, net of current portion 93.6  100.6Capital lease obligations, net of current portion 0.4  0.6Deferred income taxes 76.5  78.3Other long-term liabilities 89.7  95.0Total liabilities 5,105.1  5,166.2Total equity 1,226.9  1,322.5Total liabilities and equity$6,332.0 $6,488.7 EURONET WORLDWIDE, INC.
Consolidated Statements of Operations
(unaudited - in millions, except share and per share data)
  Three Months Ended March 31, 2026 2025 Revenues$1,011.8  $915.5       Operating expenses:     Direct operating costs, exclusive of depreciation 617.4   561.0 Salaries and benefits 189.9   164.1 Selling, general and administrative 92.6   83.0 Depreciation and amortization 39.9   32.2 Total operating expenses 939.8   840.3 Operating income 72.0   75.2       Other income (expense):     Interest income 4.1   5.3 Interest expense (14.1)  (19.4)Foreign currency exchange gain (loss), net 8.4   (18.1)Other (expense) income (4.1)  2.5 Total other expense, net (5.7)  (29.7)Income before income taxes 66.3   45.5       Income tax expense (29.0)  (7.1)      Net income 37.3   38.4 Net loss attributable to noncontrolling interests 0.2   — Net income attributable to Euronet Worldwide, Inc.$37.5  $38.4 Add: Interest expense from assumed conversion of convertible notes, net of tax 1.5   1.0 Net income for diluted earnings per share calculation$39.0  $39.4 Earnings per share attributable to Euronet     Worldwide, Inc. stockholders - diluted$0.83  $0.85       Diluted weighted average shares outstanding 46,990,091   46,239,523  EURONET WORLDWIDE, INC.
Reconciliation of Net Income to Operating Income (Expense) and Adjusted EBITDA
(unaudited - in millions)
  Three months ended March 31, 2026 EFT ProcessingepayMoney TransferCorporate ServicesConsolidatedNet income            $37.3               Add: Income tax expense             29.0Add: Total other expense, net             5.7               Operating income (expense)$23.4 $32.4 $41.9 $(25.7) $72.0Add: Depreciation and amortization 31.8  1.5  6.4  0.2   39.9Add: Share-based compensation —  —  —  14.8   14.8Earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation, amortization, share-based compensation (Adjusted EBITDA)(1)$55.2 $33.9 $48.3 $(10.7) $126.7  Three months ended March 31, 2025 EFT ProcessingepayMoney TransferCorporate ServicesConsolidatedNet income            $38.4               Add: Income tax expense             7.1Add: Total other expense, net             29.7               Operating income (expense)$23.3 $26.8 $45.1 $(20.0) $75.2Add: Depreciation and amortization 24.3  1.6  6.1  0.2   32.2Add: Share-based compensation —  —  0.1  11.2   11.3Earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation, amortization, share-based compensation (Adjusted EBITDA)(1)$47.6 $28.4 $51.3 $(8.6) $118.7 (1) Adjusted EBITDA is a non-GAAP measure that should be considered in addition to, and not a substitute for, net income computed in accordance with U.S. GAAP.

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Reconciliation of Adjusted Earnings per Share
(unaudited - in millions, except share and per share data)
  Three Months Ended March 31, 2026 2025 Net income attributable to Euronet Worldwide, Inc.$37.5  $38.4       Foreign currency exchange (gain) loss (8.4)  18.1 Intangible asset amortization(1) 9.5   4.5 Share-based compensation(2) 14.8   11.3 Income tax effect of above adjustments(3) 3.1   — Non-cash investment loss (gain)(4) 4.1   (3.0)Non-cash GAAP tax expense (benefit)(5) 2.0   (19.3)      Adjusted earnings(6)$62.6  $50.0       Adjusted earnings per share - diluted(6)$1.58  $1.13       Diluted weighted average shares outstanding (GAAP) 46,990,091   46,239,523 Effect of adjusted EPS dilution of convertible notes (8,047,923)  (2,347,536)Effect of unrecognized share-based compensation on diluted shares outstanding 590,657   371,757 Adjusted diluted weighted average shares outstanding 39,532,825   44,263,744  (1) Intangible asset amortization of $9.5 million and $4.5 million are included in depreciation and amortization expense of $39.9 million and $32.2 million for the three months ended March 31, 2026 and March 31, 2025, respectively, in the consolidated statements of operations.

(2) Share-based compensation of $14.8 million and $11.3 million are included in salaries and benefits expense of $189.9 million and $164.1 million for the three months ended March 31, 2026 and March 31, 2025, respectively, in the consolidated statements of operations.

(3) Adjustment is the aggregate U.S. GAAP income tax effect on the preceding adjustments determined by applying the applicable statutory U.S. federal, state and/or foreign income tax rates. 

(4) Non-cash investment loss of $4.1 million is included in other income in the consolidated statement of operations for the three months ended March 31, 2026. Non-cash investment gain of $3.0 million is included in other income in the consolidated statement of operations for the three months ended March 31, 2025.

(5) Adjustment is the non-cash GAAP tax impact recognized on certain items such as the utilization of certain material net deferred tax assets and amortization of indefinite-lived intangible assets.

(6) Adjusted earnings and adjusted earnings per share are non-GAAP measures that should be considered in addition to, and not as a substitute for, net income and earnings per share computed in accordance with U.S. GAAP. 
2026-06-12 17:58 1mo ago
2026-04-29 10:20 2mo ago
Euronet Worldwide (EEFT) Beats Q1 Earnings and Revenue Estimates
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Euronet Worldwide (EEFT - Free Report) came out with quarterly earnings of $1.58 per share, beating the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $1.42 per share. This compares to earnings of $1.13 per share a year ago. These figures are adjusted for non-recurring items.

This quarterly report represents an earnings surprise of +11.01%. A quarter ago, it was expected that this electronic payments and transactions processor would post earnings of $2.48 per share when it actually produced earnings of $2.39, delivering a surprise of -3.63%.

Over the last four quarters, the company has surpassed consensus EPS estimates two times.

Euronet Worldwide, which belongs to the Zacks Financial Transaction Services industry, posted revenues of $1.01 billion for the quarter ended March 2026, surpassing the Zacks Consensus Estimate by 5.12%. This compares to year-ago revenues of $915.5 million. The company has topped consensus revenue estimates two times over the last four quarters.

The sustainability of the stock's immediate price movement based on the recently-released numbers and future earnings expectations will mostly depend on management's commentary on the earnings call.

Euronet Worldwide shares have lost about 0.5% since the beginning of the year versus the S&P 500's gain of 4.3%.

What's Next for Euronet Worldwide?While Euronet Worldwide has underperformed the market so far this year, the question that comes to investors' minds is: what's next for the stock?

There are no easy answers to this key question, but one reliable measure that can help investors address this is the company's earnings outlook. Not only does this include current consensus earnings expectations for the coming quarter(s), but also how these expectations have changed lately.

Empirical research shows a strong correlation between near-term stock movements and trends in earnings estimate revisions. Investors can track such revisions by themselves or rely on a tried-and-tested rating tool like the Zacks Rank, which has an impressive track record of harnessing the power of earnings estimate revisions.

Ahead of this earnings release, the estimate revisions trend for Euronet Worldwide was mixed. While the magnitude and direction of estimate revisions could change following the company's just-released earnings report, the current status translates into a Zacks Rank #3 (Hold) for the stock. So, the shares are expected to perform in line with the market in the near future. You can see the complete list of today's Zacks #1 Rank (Strong Buy) stocks here.

It will be interesting to see how estimates for the coming quarters and the current fiscal year change in the days ahead. The current consensus EPS estimate is $2.98 on $1.15 billion in revenues for the coming quarter and $10.76 on $4.5 billion in revenues for the current fiscal year.

Investors should be mindful of the fact that the outlook for the industry can have a material impact on the performance of the stock as well. In terms of the Zacks Industry Rank, Financial Transaction Services is currently in the top 37% of the 250 plus Zacks industries. Our research shows that the top 50% of the Zacks-ranked industries outperform the bottom 50% by a factor of more than 2 to 1.

Paymentus (PAY - Free Report) , another stock in the same industry, has yet to report results for the quarter ended March 2026. The results are expected to be released on May 4.

This electronic bill payment services is expected to post quarterly earnings of $0.17 per share in its upcoming report, which represents a year-over-year change of +21.4%. The consensus EPS estimate for the quarter has remained unchanged over the last 30 days.

Paymentus' revenues are expected to be $335.38 million, up 21.9% from the year-ago quarter.
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2026-04-29 11:02 2mo ago
Compared to Estimates, Euronet Worldwide (EEFT) Q1 Earnings: A Look at Key Metrics
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For the quarter ended March 2026, Euronet Worldwide (EEFT - Free Report) reported revenue of $1.01 billion, up 10.5% over the same period last year. EPS came in at $1.58, compared to $1.13 in the year-ago quarter.

The reported revenue represents a surprise of +5.12% over the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $962.53 million. With the consensus EPS estimate being $1.42, the EPS surprise was +11.01%.

While investors scrutinize revenue and earnings changes year-over-year and how they compare with Wall Street expectations to determine their next move, some key metrics always offer a more accurate picture of a company's financial health.

Since these metrics play a crucial role in driving the top- and bottom-line numbers, comparing them with the year-ago numbers and what analysts estimated about them helps investors better project a stock's price performance.

Here is how Euronet Worldwide performed in the just reported quarter in terms of the metrics most widely monitored and projected by Wall Street analysts:

Revenue- EFT Processing Segment: $295.4 million versus the three-analyst average estimate of $257.23 million. The reported number represents a year-over-year change of +27.1%.Revenue- epay Segment: $293.5 million compared to the $274.03 million average estimate based on three analysts. The reported number represents a change of +9.8% year over year.Revenue- Money Transfer Segment: $425.2 million versus $433.04 million estimated by three analysts on average. Compared to the year-ago quarter, this number represents a +1.8% change.View all Key Company Metrics for Euronet Worldwide here>>>

Shares of Euronet Worldwide have returned +14.1% over the past month versus the Zacks S&P 500 composite's +12.2% change. The stock currently has a Zacks Rank #3 (Hold), indicating that it could perform in line with the broader market in the near term.
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Euronet Worldwide, Inc. (EEFT) Q1 2026 Earnings Call Transcript
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Euronet Q1 Earnings Beat Estimates on EFT Processing Unit's Strength
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Key Takeaways Euronet beats Q1 EPS and revenue estimates, but higher expenses pressure net and operating income.EEFT growth driven by buyouts, digital push, and Dandelion, while costs rise across operations.Money Transfer weakens on lower transactions, while EFT and epay segments deliver strong gains. Euronet Worldwide, Inc. (EEFT - Free Report) reported first-quarter 2026 adjusted earnings per share of $1.58, which beat the Zacks Consensus Estimate by 11%. The bottom line rose 40% year over year.

Total revenues improved 11% year over year and 4% on a constant-currency basis to $1 billion. The top line beat the consensus mark by 5.1%.

The strong quarterly results were aided by strategic buyouts, digital initiatives and Dandelion products. However, an increased expense level partially offset the positives.

EEFT’s Q1 UpdateEEFT’s net income totaled $37.5 million, which fell 2.3% year over year. Operating income declined 4% year over year and 10% on a constant-currency basis to $72 million.

Total operating expenses of $939.8 million increased 11.8% year over year due to higher direct operating costs, salaries and benefits, and selling, general and administrative expenses.

Adjusted EBITDA improved 7% year over year and 1% on a constant-currency basis at $126.7 million.

EEFT’s Segmental PerformancesThe EFT Processing segment’s revenues rose 27% year over year and 19% on a constant-currency basis to $295.4 million in the first quarter. The metric beat the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $257.2 million.

Adjusted EBITDA was $55.2 million, which advanced 16% year over year and 12% on a constant-currency basis.

Operating income remained stable year over year but grew 1% on a constant-currency basis to $23.4 million. Installed ATMs rose 2% year over year to 56,347, while active ATMs increased 1% to 52,579.

The segment’s quarterly results benefited from continued growth in acquiring, infrastructure sales tied to the REN platform and contributions from the CoreCard acquisition completed in the fourth quarter of 2025.

The epay segment recorded revenues of $293.5 million, which rose 10% year over year and 2% on a constant-currency basis. The metric beat the consensus mark of $274 million.

Adjusted EBITDA rose 19% from the year-ago figure and 12% on a constant-currency basis to $33.9 million.

Operating income was $32.4 million, which rose 21% year over year and 13% on a constant-currency basis. Transactions in the unit totaled 1.1 billion, which decreased 5% year over year.

The segment’s quarterly results benefited from the absence of a $4.5 million one-time operating tax impact recognized in the prior-year period.

The Money Transfer segment posted revenues of $425.2 million, which rose 2% year over year but fell 4% on a constant-currency basis. The metric missed the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $433 million.

Adjusted EBITDA decreased 6% year over year and 12% on a constant-currency basis to $48.3 million.

Operating income of $41.9 million declined 7% year over year and 14% on a constant-currency basis. Total digital transactions increased to 7.1 million from 5.3 million in the year-ago period. Total transactions of 43.9 million fell from 44.6 million a year ago due to immigration reform impacting transfers from the United States to Mexico, along with reduced volume in the Middle East.

Corporate and Other expenses rose to $25.7 million year over year from $20 million.

EEFT’s Financial Update (As of March 31, 2026)Euronet exited the first quarter with cash and cash equivalents of $1.2 billion, which increased 18.2% as of Dec. 31, 2025.

Total assets of $6.3 billion decreased from $6.5 billion at 2025-end.

Debt obligations, net of the current portion, amounted to $1.6 billion and rose 52.8% from Dec. 31, 2025. Short-term debt was $971.1 million.

Equity decreased to $1.2 billion from the 2025-end figure of $1.3 billion.

There was roughly $1.2 billion left under EEFT’s revolving credit facilities at the fourth-quarter end.

EEFT’s Capital DeploymentEEFT bought back shares worth $100 million in the first quarter.

EEFT’s 2026 Bottom-Line ViewManagement still estimates achieving adjusted EPS growth in the 10-15% range in 2026.

EEFT’s Zacks RankEEFT currently carries a Zacks Rank #3 (Hold). You can see the complete list of today’s Zacks #1 Rank (Strong Buy) stocks here.

How Did Peers Perform?Several companies in the business services space, including Mastercard Incorporated (MA - Free Report) , Visa Inc. (V - Free Report) and Marsh & McLennan Companies, Inc. (MRSH - Free Report) , have also reported their financial results for the March quarter of 2026. Here’s how they had performed:

Mastercard reported first-quarter 2026 adjusted earnings of $4.60 per share, which topped the Zacks Consensus Estimate by 4.6%. The bottom line improved 23.3% year over year. Net revenues advanced 15.8% year over year to $8.4 billion. MA’s quarterly results benefited from growing cross-border volumes and solid growth in value-added services revenues. However, the upside was partly offset by elevated operating expenses and higher payment network rebates from new and renewed deals.

Visa delivered second-quarter fiscal 2026 adjusted earnings of $3.31 per share, up 20% year over year and beat the Zacks Consensus Estimate by 7.1%. Net revenues came in at $11.23 billion, rising 17% year over year. V’s quarterly results reflected resilient spending trends, higher cross-border volumes and solid network activity, including a 9% year-over-year increase in payments volume on a constant-dollar basis. However, the upside was partly offset by increased operating expenses.

Marsh reported first-quarter 2026 adjusted earnings per share of $3.29, which surpassed the Zacks Consensus Estimate by 2.5%. The bottom line advanced 8% year over year. Consolidated revenues of $7.6 billion improved 8% year over year. MRSH's quarterly results benefited from solid growth in the Risk and Insurance Services and Consulting unit, particularly from the Marsh Risk, Guy Carpenter, Mercer and Marsh Management Consulting businesses. The upside was partially offset by elevated operating expenses, primarily due to increased compensation and benefits.
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Villere St Denis Liquidates $18 Million Euronet Worldwide Stake, According to Recent SEC Filing
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What happenedAccording to a filing with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission dated April 30, 2026, Villere St Denis J & Co LLC sold all 244,878 shares of Euronet Worldwide (EEFT +1.29%)during the first quarter. The fund’s quarter-end position value in the company declined by $18.64 million, reflecting the combined effect of share sales and market price changes.

What else to knowVillere St Denis J & Co LLC fully exited its Euronet Worldwide position, which previously made up 1.9% of 13F assets under management; the post-sale allocation is now n/a

Top holdings after the filing:

NYSE:CVX: $40.36 million (4.5% of AUM)NASDAQ:LGND: $37.71 million (4.2% of AUM)NYSE:JPM: $37.69 million (4.2% of AUM)NYSE:V: $34.93 million (3.9% of AUM)NYSE:LMT: $32.86 million (3.6% of AUM)As of April 29, 2026, Euronet Worldwide shares were priced at $75.33, down 25.4% over the past year, underperforming the S&P 500 by 53.69 percentage points

Company overviewMetricValueRevenue (TTM)$4.34 billionNet Income (TTM)$308.6 millionPrice (as of market close 2026-04-29)$75.33One-Year Price Change-25.36%Company snapshotEuronet Worldwide operates a global payments infrastructure, managing over 42,000 ATMs and hundreds of thousands of POS terminals across multiple regions. Its diversified business model spans electronic fund transfers, prepaid product distribution, and money transfer services, enabling the company to capture transaction fees from both institutional and retail clients.

The company generates revenue through transaction-based fees from its ATM/POS networks, payment processing, and money transfer services, supported by extensive global infrastructure and technology platforms.

Euronet's scale, technology assets, and broad customer base support its position as a leading provider of electronic payment and money movement solutions worldwide. Its primary customers include financial institutions, retailers, merchants, agents, content providers, and individual consumers worldwide.

What this transaction means for investorsEuronet Worldwide operates as a global money-movement company with three main business lines: electronic funds transfer, prepaid and digital distribution, and money transfer. This structure makes the stock more complex than a typical payments network, since ATM activity, merchant acquiring, retailer distribution, and foreign exchange all influence results in different ways.

The key question for Euronet is whether transaction growth is leading to higher profits across these areas. Electronic funds transfers gain from ATM activity, merchant acquiring, infrastructure services, and banking partnerships. Money Transfer depends on the health of specific remittance corridors, where volume growth, pricing, and digital adoption do not always move together. Epay adds a different layer through prepaid and digital distribution, which is tied more closely to retailer networks and consumer payment behavior. Together, those businesses give Euronet more than one path to growth, but they also make profitability sensitive to regional demand, currency swings, and compliance costs.

For investors, Euronet is less about a single payments theme and more about whether its transaction networks can deliver consistent earnings across regions and product lines. The opportunity is that scale and cross-border activity can support growth if volumes translate into better margins. The risk is that pressure in one part of the business, such as money transfer pricing or weaker regional demand, can offset gains elsewhere, thus making results harder to read than those of simpler payment-network companies.

JPMorgan Chase is an advertising partner of Motley Fool Money. Eric Trie has no position in any of the stocks mentioned. The Motley Fool has positions in and recommends Chevron, Euronet Worldwide, JPMorgan Chase, and Visa. The Motley Fool recommends Lockheed Martin. The Motley Fool has a disclosure policy.
2026-06-12 17:58 1mo ago
2026-05-12 10:41 2mo ago
Here's Why Euronet Worldwide (EEFT) is a Strong Value Stock
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Stock to Watch: Euronet Worldwide (EEFT - Free Report) Founded in 1994 and headquartered in Leawood, KS, Euronet Worldwide is a leading electronic payments solutions provider. The company offers payment and transaction processing and distribution technologies and services to financial institutions, retailers, service providers and individual consumers. Euronet operates across Europe, Africa, the Middle East, Asia Pacific, Latin America and the United States.

EEFT is a #3 (Hold) on the Zacks Rank, with a VGM Score of A.

It also boasts a Value Style Score of A thanks to attractive valuation metrics like a forward P/E ratio of 6.37; value investors should take notice.

Three analysts revised their earnings estimate higher in the last 60 days for fiscal 2026, while the Zacks Consensus Estimate has increased $0.17 to $10.93 per share. EEFT also boasts an average earnings surprise of +1.6%.

With a solid Zacks Rank and top-tier Value and VGM Style Scores, EEFT should be on investors' short list.
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2026-05-21 12:56 2mo ago
Here's Why Investors Should Stay Neutral on Euronet Stock for Now
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Key Takeaways EEFT saw strong Q1 growth in Ria Digital, Dandelion and EFT Processing revenues.Euronet expanded payment tools, real-time services and stablecoin rails with Fireblocks.EEFT faces rising costs, high debt and softer money transfer activity in key corridors. Euronet Worldwide, Inc. (EEFT - Free Report) is well poised to grow, supported by strong transaction growth in Ria Digital, an expanding global footprint, product innovations, strategic partnerships, acquisitions and infrastructure investments. In the year-to-date period, shares of EEFT have declined 10.9% compared with the industry’s 15.6% fall.

Headquartered in Leawood, KS, EEFT holds a market capitalization of $2.6 billion. The company provides payment and transaction processing and distribution solutions to financial institutions, retailers, consumers and service providers. Its forward 12-month P/E ratio of 5.96X is lower than the industry average of 16.43X.

Courtesy of solid prospects, EEFT currently carries a Zacks Rank #3 (Hold).

Let’s delve deeper.

Where Do Estimates for EEFT Stand?The Zacks Consensus Estimate for Euronet’s 2026 earnings is pegged at $10.93 per share and has remained stable over the past seven days. Furthermore, the consensus mark for revenues is pegged at $4.6 billion for 2026, indicating 7.7% year-over-year growth. It beat earnings estimates in two of the past four quarters and missed twice. EEFT carries a Value Score of A.

EEFT’s Growth DriversEuronet’s growth continues to be driven by the rapid expansion of its digital payments and cross-border transfer businesses. During the first quarter, the company reported strong momentum in Ria Digital, where transactions climbed 35% and new digital customer additions rose 42%. The Dandelion network also delivered robust performance, supported by growing adoption from banks and fintech clients.

In the EFT segment, Euronet benefited from higher merchant acquiring activity, the addition of nearly 2,300 merchants and increasing demand for its banking infrastructure services across Europe and Latin America. The EFT Processing segment’s revenues rose 27% year over year in the first quarter of 2026, driven by continued growth in acquiring, infrastructure sales tied to the REN platform and contributions from the CoreCard acquisition completed in the fourth quarter of 2025.

The epay segment experienced consistent momentum through the ongoing growth of its digital content distribution capabilities. Meanwhile, the Money Transfer segment delivered strong results, fueled by growth in consumer-to-consumer digital transactions and its Dandelion product. The segments registered year-over-year increases of 10% and 2% in revenues, respectively, in first-quarter 2026.

The company’s strategic focus remains centered on scaling its global payments infrastructure and deepening long-term recurring revenue streams. REN, its modern banking and payment processing platform, is gaining traction as more financial institutions look to outsource ATM and payment infrastructure operations. It is also expanding product capabilities through acquisitions and cross-selling opportunities, including 3D Secure solutions, merchant acquiring tools and payment security offerings. These initiatives are expected to strengthen customer relationships while broadening the company’s reach across banks, merchants and fintech partners globally.

EEFT is also investing aggressively in future-ready payment technologies and digital distribution initiatives to support long-term expansion. The company launched real-time payment services in several new markets, expanded digital payout capabilities and introduced stablecoin payment rails through its partnership with Fireblocks. At the same time, epay continued extending partnerships with global platforms such as Revolut, Apple, Roblox and Zepto to strengthen digital content distribution.

Risks for EEFT StockThere are some factors, however, that investors should keep a careful eye on.

The company faces rising cost pressures, which, in turn, may dampen margins in the days ahead. In the first quarter of 2026, total operating expenses rose 11.8% year over year due to higher direct operating costs, and salaries and benefits expenses. Its total debt to total capital at the first quarter end was 67.6%, higher than the industry average of 46.4%. A debt-laden balance sheet induces an increase in interest expenses.

Euronet continues to face near-term pressure from tighter U.S. immigration policies, which have affected money transfer activity in key corridors such as the United States to Mexico. Ongoing geopolitical tensions in the Middle East and broader economic uncertainty have also created volatility in certain remittance markets. The company continues to invest in its ATM network. Yet, the rapid digitization of economies is expected to lower the demand for ATM withdrawals by tourists. This will likely hurt Euronet's EFT segment in key markets.

Key PicksSome top-ranked stocks in the business services space are Sezzle Inc. (SEZL - Free Report) , Dave Inc. (DAVE - Free Report) and Priority Technology Holdings, Inc. (PRTH - Free Report) , each sporting a Zacks Rank #1 (Strong Buy) at present. You can see the complete list of today’s Zacks #1 Rank stocks here.

The Zacks Consensus Estimate for Sezzle’s current-year earnings is pinned at $5.09 per share and has witnessed four upward revisions in the past 30 days against no movement in the opposite direction. Sezzle beat earnings estimates in each of the trailing four quarters, with the average surprise being 17.4%. The consensus estimate for current-year revenues is pegged at $592.6 million, implying 31.6% year-over-year growth.

The Zacks Consensus Estimate for Dave’s current-year earnings is pinned at $15.46 per share and has witnessed two upward revisions in the past 30 days against no movement in the opposite direction. Dave beat earnings estimates in each of the trailing four quarters, with the average surprise being 45.8%. The consensus estimate for current-year revenues is pegged at $710.2 million, implying 28.1% year-over-year growth.

The Zacks Consensus Estimate for Priority Technology’s current-year earnings is pinned at $1.24 per share and has witnessed one upward revision in the past 30 days against no movement in the opposite direction. Priority Technology beat earnings estimates in two of the trailing four quarters and missed twice, with the average surprise being 4.4%. The consensus estimate for current-year revenues is pegged at $1 billion, implying 8.5% year-over-year growth.
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Euronet Worldwide, Inc. (EEFT) Analyst/Investor Day Transcript
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Euronet Worldwide Pitches Payments Platform Shift, Targets 10%-15% EPS Growth
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Euronet Worldwide NASDAQ: EEFT used its 2026 Investor Day to reposition its business as a global payments platform built around shared technology, cross-segment distribution and digital growth initiatives, while management laid out a multi-year outlook calling for continued earnings growth and margin expansion.

Co-founder, Chairman and CEO Mike Brown said the company’s core function remains “move value from point A to point B,” but emphasized that Euronet is no longer primarily defined by its ATM roots. Brown said the company has evolved from three divisions with single use cases into a broader payments network with multiple products in each segment.

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“We’re not an ATM company, and we’re not a conglomerate,” Brown said. “A conglomerate are several businesses that share a balance sheet. We share infrastructure and customers.”

The company described its three operating segments as payments infrastructure, epay and cross-border payments. Brown said cross-border payments accounts for 42% of consolidated revenue, payments infrastructure accounts for 30% and epay accounts for 28%. Geographically, he said 59% of revenue comes from Europe, 25% from the U.S., 12% from Asia and 4% from the rest of the world.

Management Highlights Shared Technology Platform Chief Technology Officer Martin Brückner said about 70% of transactions on Euronet’s global platform last year were digital products moving through digital channels. He said the platform handled 20.3 billion transactions in 2025, up from 7.6 billion in 2021, and supported $209 billion in annual volume.

Brückner said the company’s Ren platform connects customers through APIs and other payment protocols, while integrating external networks such as wallets, real-time payment rails, card schemes, content providers and banking partners. He said the architecture allows products in one segment to use integrations built for another.

“Euronet is not an ATM company branching into digital,” Brückner said. “Euronet is a payments platform that also happens to be world’s largest independent ATM network.”

Brückner also discussed recent technology-related acquisitions, including Infinitium for payment authentication, CoreCard for credit issuing and processing, and PaynoPain, a Spanish fintech expected to close in the third quarter. He said the company is using artificial intelligence across engineering, fraud detection, compliance, ATM cash management, customer support and product development.

Payments Infrastructure Segment Emphasizes Processing and Merchant Services Nikos Fountas, EVP and CEO of EFT Europe, Middle East and Africa, said Euronet renamed its EFT segment to payments infrastructure to better reflect the business. He said the segment operates across 69 countries, processes more than $114 billion in transaction volume and generates more than $1.3 billion in revenue.

Fountas said ATMs represented about 90% of segment revenue before COVID but now account for about 60%, with payment processing and merchant services serving as growth accelerators. He said Euronet has secured agreements with Bank of America, Santander Bank, UniCredit, Swedbank, Standard Chartered Bank and fintechs globally.

Himanshu Pujara, managing director of Asia Pacific, said payment processing represents a little over one-fifth of segment revenue and addresses an estimated $34 billion total addressable market. He said the Ren and CoreCard platforms position Euronet to serve banks and fintechs across debit, credit, prepaid, acquiring, instant payments and ATM-as-a-service.

epay Points to Stored Value Network and Gaming Opportunity Kevin Caponecchi, EVP and CEO of epay, Software and EFT Asia Pacific, said 85% of epay revenue is generated outside the U.S., with Europe the largest region. He said 70% of the gift cards epay sells are for self-use, reflecting consumer preferences in markets where customers may not have credit cards or may avoid using debit cards online.

Caponecchi said epay operates across 66 countries, 749,000 point-of-sale terminals and 352,000 retail locations, with 70% of transactions digital across 400 digital channel partners. Branded payments make up 90% of the segment, while merchant services and solutions account for 6% and 4%, respectively.

Caponecchi also highlighted real-money gaming as a new growth area. He said epay is a technology service provider to partners Marker Trax and Koin, supporting products including Koin Life, Koin Direct, Moolah Play and Moolah Play Digital. He said nine operators are live across three states and 85 operators have signed.

Cross-Border Payments Targets Digital, XE and Dandelion Juan Bianchi, EVP and CEO of the money transfer segment, said the company’s cross-border business has expanded beyond migrant worker remittances into higher-value consumers, businesses, banks and financial institutions. The segment reaches 200 countries through 12 billion digital account points and 639,000 cash points, he said.

Bianchi said the segment’s accelerators are Ria Digital, Xe and Dandelion, which together represent 21% of cross-border revenue and are growing 24% year over year. He said Ria Digital is live in 29 markets, with first-quarter transactions up 35% and revenue up 42%.

For Xe, Bianchi said Euronet is targeting higher-value consumers and small and medium-sized businesses in a $15 trillion market. He said Xe’s digital corporate revenue grew at a 16% compound annual growth rate from 2023 to 2025, while embedded ERP and API revenue grew at a 92% CAGR over the same period from a smaller base.

Bianchi described Dandelion as a wholesale cross-border payments platform serving banks and financial institutions through one API. He said management expects high double-digit growth for Dandelion over the next five years.

Financial Outlook Calls for EPS Growth and Buybacks CFO Rick Weller said Euronet has grown revenue at a 12% compound annual rate over the last 20 years and at an 11% rate over the last five years, while adjusted EBITDA grew at a 20% CAGR over the last five years.

For 2026, Weller said Euronet expects revenue of approximately $4.5 billion, EBITDA of approximately $800 million and adjusted earnings per share growth of 10% to 15%. Longer term, he said the company expects mid-single to upper-mid-single-digit revenue growth, upper-single-digit EBITDA growth and a three-year adjusted EPS CAGR of 10% to 15%. At the midpoint, Weller said EPS would be $13.68 in 2028.

Weller said digital accelerator revenue represents 21% of 2025 revenue and has been growing at a three-year CAGR of 20% to 25%. He said Euronet plans to disclose digital accelerator revenue on an aggregate basis going forward.

Weller also said the company expects to use at least one-third of free cash flow for share repurchases, or roughly $125 million to $150 million, while maintaining investment-grade metrics and pursuing strategic acquisitions.

During the question-and-answer session, Brown said the company does not see data supporting expectations that non-accelerator businesses such as ATMs and physical remittances will “fall off the cliff.” He pointed to continued cash usage in Europe and emerging tourist markets, while Bianchi said half of the global remittance market remains in physical channels.

Brown said management’s three-year revenue growth outlook is based only on organic growth, with acquisitions representing potential upside if attractive opportunities emerge.

About Euronet Worldwide NASDAQ: EEFTEuronet Worldwide, Inc is a global financial technology company specializing in electronic payment services and transaction processing. Through its three primary business segments—Electronic Funds Transfer (EFT) Network Services, epay® Prepaid and Payment Services, and Money Transfer—Euronet provides end-to-end solutions that enable secure, efficient and convenient payments for consumers, financial institutions and retailers worldwide.

In its EFT Network Services arm, Euronet operates one of the world's largest ATM and point-of-sale (POS) terminal networks, offering deployment, management and connectivity services.

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What Euronet's Investor Day Really Said About Its Future Beyond ATMs
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Key Takeaways Euronet is repositioning itself as a broader payments and fintech infrastructure platform.AI tools, cloud-native processing and acquisitions support EEFT's digital payments expansion.EEFT targets 10%-15% earnings growth in 2026, backed by recurring revenue and transaction volumes. Euronet Worldwide, Inc. (EEFT - Free Report) used its 2026 Investor Day to send a clear message: the company no longer wants to be seen as an ATM business. Management spent much of the event explaining how Euronet has evolved into a broader payments infrastructure platform connecting ATMs, merchant acquiring, card issuing, digital wallets, cross-border payments and branded payment solutions through one technology network.

Digital Payments and AI Become Core PrioritiesThe company believes its faster-growing businesses now sit outside traditional cash access. Executives pointed to cloud-native processing, embedded finance, AI-powered tools and digital payments as the engines expected to drive growth over the next several years. Stablecoins and real-time payments were also highlighted as emerging opportunities, especially as banks and fintechs modernize aging payment systems.

Acquisitions are playing a central role in that strategy. Euronet said deals like CoreCard and PaynoPain are expanding its capabilities while creating more cross-selling opportunities across its platform. Management repeatedly emphasized that the company’s businesses are becoming more interconnected rather than operating independently.

One example came from Bank of America’s adoption of Euronet’s Ren platform. The company also discussed new AI-driven features inside the Xe app, scheduled to launch next month, along with AI tools supporting compliance operations and customer engagement.

Massive Market OpportunitiesIn cross-border payments, the company is penetrating a roughly $900 billion remittance market through Ria and Xe, while also targeting a $15 trillion SMB payments market and a $40 trillion institutional payments market through Dandelion and its banking network. Beyond that, the company is focusing on gaming payments, where the U.S. casino market alone processes more than $400 billion annually.

EEFT’s Outlook and EstimatesManagement paired the strategic vision with a confident financial outlook. Euronet continues to target durable 10%-15% earnings growth in 2026, supported by rising digital transaction volumes and expanding recurring revenue streams. It expects revenues to be around $4.5 billion and EBITDA of about $800 million.

The Zacks Consensus Estimate currently projects EEFT’s earnings per share to rise 13.7% in 2026 to $10.93 and another 10.6% in 2027 to $12.08. Similarly, the consensus mark for revenues indicates 6.9% growth in 2026 to $4.54 billion and 5.4% in 2027 to $4.78 billion. Notably, it beat earnings estimates twice in the past four quarters and missed on two occasions, the average surprise being 1.6%.

The company also plans to direct at least one-third of free cash flow toward share repurchases, or roughly $125 million to $150 million, which could add another 4%-5% to EPS growth on top of operational growth.

Taken together, the presentation showed a company trying to reposition itself as a financial technology platform with multiple growth drivers beyond ATMs.

Zacks Rank & Key PicksThe company currently has a Zacks Rank #3 (Hold). Some better-ranked stocks in the broader Business Services space are Figure Technology Solutions, Inc. (FIGR - Free Report) , GigaCloud Technology Inc. (GCT - Free Report) and Miami International Holdings, Inc. (MIAX - Free Report) , each carrying a Zacks Rank #2 (Buy) at present. You can see the complete list of today’s Zacks #1 Rank (Strong Buy) stocks here.

The Zacks Consensus Estimate for Figure Technology’s current-year earnings of 94 cents per share indicates a 113.6% year-over-year surge. It has witnessed one upward revision in the past month against no movement in the opposite direction. The consensus estimate for FIGR’s current-year revenues is pegged at $766.47 million, implying 51.2% year-over-year growth.

The Zacks Consensus Estimate for GigaCloud’s current-year earnings indicates 19.2% year-over-year growth. GCT beat earnings estimates in each of the trailing four quarters, with the average surprise being 57.4%. The consensus estimate for current-year revenues implies a 17.3% year-over-year increase.

The Zacks Consensus Estimate for Miami International’s current-year earnings of $1.53 per share has witnessed three upward revisions in the past month against no movement in the opposite direction. The consensus estimate for MIAX’s current-year revenues is pegged at $519.78 million.
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Euronet Worldwide (EEFT) is a Top-Ranked Value Stock: Should You Buy?
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Based on their value, growth, and momentum characteristics, each stock is assigned a rating of A, B, C, D, or F. The better the score, the better chance the stock will outperform; an A is better than a B, a B is better than a C, and so on.

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Value ScoreFinding good stocks at good prices, and discovering which companies are trading under their true value, are what value investors like to focus on. So, the Value Style Score takes into account ratios like P/E, PEG, Price/Sales, Price/Cash Flow, and a host of other multiples to highlight the most attractive and discounted stocks.

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Stock to Watch: Euronet Worldwide (EEFT - Free Report) Founded in 1994 and headquartered in Leawood, KS, Euronet Worldwide is a leading electronic payments solutions provider. The company offers payment and transaction processing and distribution technologies and services to financial institutions, retailers, service providers and individual consumers. Euronet operates across Europe, Africa, the Middle East, Asia Pacific, Latin America and the United States.

EEFT is a #3 (Hold) on the Zacks Rank, with a VGM Score of B.

It also boasts a Value Style Score of A thanks to attractive valuation metrics like a forward P/E ratio of 6.34; value investors should take notice.

Three analysts revised their earnings estimate upwards in the last 60 days for fiscal 2026. The Zacks Consensus Estimate has increased $0.17 to $10.93 per share. EEFT boasts an average earnings surprise of +1.6%.

With a solid Zacks Rank and top-tier Value and VGM Style Scores, EEFT should be on investors' short list.
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Euronet Worldwide (EEFT) Down 2.5% Since Last Earnings Report: Can It Rebound?
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A month has gone by since the last earnings report for Euronet Worldwide (EEFT - Free Report) . Shares have lost about 2.5% in that time frame, underperforming the S&P 500.

Will the recent negative trend continue leading up to its next earnings release, or is Euronet Worldwide due for a breakout? Well, first let's take a quick look at its latest earnings report in order to get a better handle on the recent drivers for Euronet Worldwide, Inc. before we dive into how investors and analysts have reacted as of late.

Euronet Q1 Earnings Beat Estimates on EFT Processing Unit's Strength

Euronet Worldwide reported first-quarter 2026 adjusted earnings per share of $1.58, which beat the Zacks Consensus Estimate by 11.3%. The bottom line rose 40% year over year.

Total revenues improved 11% year over year and 4% on a constant-currency basis to $1 billion. The top line beat the consensus mark by 5.1%.

The strong quarterly results were aided by strategic buyouts, digital initiatives and Dandelion products. However, an increased expense level partially offset the positives.

EEFT’s Q1 UpdateEEFT’s net income totaled $37.5 million, which fell 2.3% year over year. Operating income declined 4% year over year and 10% on a constant-currency basis to $72 million.

Total operating expenses of $939.8 million increased 11.8% year over year due to higher direct operating costs, salaries and benefits, and selling, general and administrative expenses.

Adjusted EBITDA improved 7% year over year and 1% on a constant-currency basis at $126.7 million.

EEFT’s Segmental PerformancesThe EFT Processing segment’s revenues rose 27% year over year and 19% on a constant-currency basis to $295.4 million in the first quarter. The metric beat the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $257.2 million.

Adjusted EBITDA was $55.2 million, which advanced 16% year over year and 12% on a constant-currency basis.

Operating income remained stable year over year but grew 1% on a constant-currency basis to $23.4 million. Installed ATMs rose 2% year over year to 56,347, while active ATMs increased 1% to 52,579.

The segment’s quarterly results benefited from continued growth in acquiring, infrastructure sales tied to the REN platform and contributions from the CoreCard acquisition completed in the fourth quarter of 2025.

The epay segment recorded revenues of $293.5 million, which rose 10% year over year and 2% on a constant-currency basis. The metric beat the consensus mark of $274 million.

Adjusted EBITDA rose 19% from the year-ago figure and 12% on a constant-currency basis to $33.9 million.

Operating income was $32.4 million, which rose 21% year over year and 13% on a constant-currency basis. Transactions in the unit totaled 1.1 billion, which decreased 5% year over year.

The segment’s quarterly results benefited from the absence of a $4.5 million one-time operating tax impact recognized in the prior-year period.

The Money Transfer segment posted revenues of $425.2 million, which rose 2% year over year but fell 4% on a constant-currency basis. The metric missed the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $433 million.

Adjusted EBITDA decreased 6% year over year and 12% on a constant-currency basis to $48.3 million.

Operating income of $41.9 million declined 7% year over year and 14% on a constant-currency basis. Total digital transactions increased to 7.1 million from 5.3 million in the year-ago period. Total transactions of 43.9 million fell from 44.6 million a year ago due to immigration reform impacting transfers from the United States to Mexico, along with reduced volume in the Middle East.

Corporate and Other expenses rose to $25.7 million year over year from $20 million.

EEFT’s Financial Update (As of March 31, 2026)Euronet exited the first quarter with cash and cash equivalents of $1.2 billion, which increased 18.2% as of Dec. 31, 2025.

Total assets of $6.3 billion decreased from $6.5 billion at 2025-end.

Debt obligations, net of the current portion, amounted to $1.6 billion and rose 52.8% from Dec. 31, 2025. Short-term debt was $971.1 million.

Equity decreased to $1.2 billion from the 2025-end figure of $1.3 billion.

There was roughly $1.2 billion left under EEFT’s revolving credit facilities at the fourth-quarter end.

EEFT’s Capital DeploymentEEFT bought back shares worth $100 million in the first quarter.

EEFT’s 2026 Bottom-Line ViewManagement still estimates achieving adjusted EPS growth in the 10-15% range in 2026. It expects revenues to be around $4.5 billion and EBITDA of about $800 million.

How Have Estimates Been Moving Since Then?In the past month, investors have witnessed a upward trend in estimates revision.

VGM ScoresAt this time, Euronet Worldwide has a subpar Growth Score of D, a score with the same score on the momentum front. However, the stock was allocated a grade of A on the value side, putting it in the top 20% for this investment strategy.

Overall, the stock has an aggregate VGM Score of C. If you aren't focused on one strategy, this score is the one you should be interested in.

OutlookEstimates have been trending upward for the stock, and the magnitude of these revisions looks promising. Interestingly, Euronet Worldwide has a Zacks Rank #3 (Hold). We expect an in-line return from the stock in the next few months.