Global Payments — May 6, 2026 release

“In the midst of an evolving macroeconomic environment, our results highlight the advantages of our diversified business model and our unmatched worldwide distribution.” Whipple continued, “For the full year 2026, we continue to expect normalized 1 , constant currency adjusted net revenue growth of approximately 5% and adjusted earnings per share of $13.80 to $14.00. We continue to expect normalized 1 adjusted operating margin expansion of approximately 150 basis points for the full year 2026.” Whipple concluded, “Following the completion of the acquisition of Worldpay and sale of Issuer Solutions, we are focused on executing our value creation initiatives and advancing our commitment to return capital to shareholders.” 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 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 company is entering into a $500 million accelerated share repurchase plan. The company expects to return over $2 billion to shareholders through repurchases and dividends in 2026, including the $500 million accelerated share repurchase plan announced today. 2 Exhibit 99.1 Global Payments’ Board of Directors appro