Global Payments — Feb 18, 2026 release

1 Exhibit 99.1 continue to expect to return $7.5 billion of capital to shareholders through the end of 2027, consistent with targets we established at our 2024 investor conference. To support that objective, we are entering into an accelerated share repurchase agreement to immediately repurchase $550 million of our shares.” Fourth Quarter 2025 Summary • GAAP revenues were $1.90 billion 1 and diluted EPS were $0.92. • Adjusted net revenues increased 1% (6% constant currency excluding dispositions) to $2.32 billion. • Adjusted EPS increased 12% (11% constant currency) to $3.18. • Adjusted operating margin expanded 80 basis points to 44.7%. Full Year 2025 Summary • GAAP revenues were $7.71 billion 1 , compared to $7.74 billion in 2024 and diluted earnings per share were $5.78, compared to $6.16 in the prior year. • Adjusted net revenues increased 2% (6% constant currency excluding dispositions) to $9.32 billion, compared to $9.15 billion in 2024. • Adjusted EPS increased 11% to $12.22, compared to $11.02 in 2024. • Adjusted operating margin expanded 97 basis points to 44.2%. “We are pleased with our financial and operational performance during 2025, with our Merchant Solutions business exiting the year at slightly more than 6% growth,” said Josh Whipple, chief financial officer. “We generated strong adjusted free cash flow during the year and balanced ongoing investments in the business with our commitment to return capital to shareholders and reduce our net leverage.” Whipple continued,