Global Payments — Feb 18, 2026 release

“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, “Looking ahead, the new Global Payments has an enhanced financial profile with meaningful scale and strong cash flow generation, and we are confident in our ability to deliver sustained, long-term value for our shareholders.” 2026 Outlook • Constant currency adjusted net revenue growth of approximately 5% excluding dispositions. 2 • Adjusted operating margin expansion of approximately 150 basis points. 2 • Adjusted earnings per share of $13.80 to $14.00, or growth of 13% to 15%. Financial Reporting Considerations for Issuer Solutions Transaction Effective in the second quarter of 2025, the company began accounting for the Issuer Solutions business as discontinued operations as a result of the announced divestiture to Fidelity National 2 Adjusted net revenue growth and adjusted operating margin expansion are based on 2025 supplemental combined financial information, which presents all prior periods to include Worldpay and exclude Issuer Solutions. 2 Exhibit 99.1 Information Services. Issuer Solutions continued to operate as a business of Global Payments until closing; accordingly, our non-GAAP financial measures reflect total company performance. Capital Allocation The Board of Directors authorized share repurchases of $2.5 billion. The company is entering into a $550 million accelerated share repurchase plan. The company expects to return over $2 billion to shareholders through repurchases and dividends in 2026, including the $550 million accelerated share repurchase plan announced