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Full-year revenue and EPS guidance cut despite Q2 beat
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Shift4 Payments IncShift4 lowered its full-year revenue guidance to $2.51 billion at the midpoint from $2.55 billion, a 1.8% decrease, even as second-quarter revenue rose 34% year over year to $1.30 billion, beating analyst estimates of $1.24 billion. Adjusted EPS of $1.32 beat estimates of $1.24, and adjusted EBITDA of $284 million beat estimates of $278.2 million, but full-year adjusted EPS guidance of $5.25 at the midpoint missed analyst estimates by 5.5%. CEO Taylor Lauber attributed the quarter's gains to resilient payments activity at major sporting events, continued momentum in international markets, and a diversified presence across hospitality, restaurants, and entertainment venues. Management acknowledged ongoing travel disruptions in the Middle East but said strong U.S. to Europe travel and better-than-expected trends in restaurant and lodging sales mitigated the impact. CFO Christopher Cruz noted a more conservative capital allocation approach in Q2 due to seasonal cash consumption and ongoing investment needs, while Lauber said substantial investment in sales teams and infrastructure will weigh on 2026 margins, with economic benefits expected to annualize in 2027.
Shift4 Payments IncFull-year revenue and EPS guidance cut despite Q2 beat