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Evertec, Inc.: Q1 FY2026 earnings call

What management said about Q1 FY2026, from the documents filed with the SEC on 6 May 2026: press release. Guidance figures: 6 raised, 1 lowered, 2 kept. The quarter’s numbers.

Key takeaways

  • Revenue rose 8% to $247.9 million: Revenue was $247.9 million against $228.8 million a year earlier, about 5% growth on a constant currency basis to $241.2 million. Organic growth across most segments and a late-2025 acquisition contributed. Source
  • GAAP net income fell 27%: GAAP net income attributable to common shareholders was $23.8 million, or $0.38 per diluted share, down from $32.7 million, or $0.50. Higher SG&A and amortization drove the decline. Source
  • Adjusted EBITDA rose 9%: Adjusted EBITDA was $97.0 million, up $7.6 million, driven by higher revenue. Reportable segment Adjusted EBITDA before corporate was $108.7 million, against $98.9 million. Source
  • Latin America revenue rose to $110.3 million: Latin America revenue was $110.3 million, up from $83.8 million, reflecting a late-2025 acquisition, Brazil performance and organic growth across the region. Segment Adjusted EBITDA was $32.8 million, against $24.9 million. Source
  • SG&A rose on professional and contingent fees: SG&A was $47.8 million, against $36.2 million. Management cited professional fees and cash payment of contingent considerations from prior acquisitions. Source
  • Dimensa acquisition closed April 30: Evertec completed the acquisition of Dimensa S.A., a B2B technology provider serving financial institutions in Brazil, after the quarter ended. Source
  • Full-year guidance raised: Management raised full-year revenue and adjusted EPS guidance and linked the change to the Dimensa closing. Source

“We delivered a solid start to 2026 with disciplined execution.”

Mac Schuessler, President and Chief Executive Officer

Guidance

AreaPeriodFigureAgainst last quarter
Total revenue (GAAP) SourceFull year 2026$1,073 million to $1,085 millionRaised from $1,024 million to $1,036 million
Revenue growth, constant currency SourceFull year 202613.8% to 15%Raised from 8.7% to 10%
Adjusted EPS (non-GAAP), diluted SourceFull year 2026$3.86 to $3.98Raised from $3.84 to $3.96
Adjusted EPS growth, constant currency SourceFull year 20265.2% to 8.6%Raised from 4.7% to 8%
GAAP EPS, diluted SourceFull year 2026$2.04 to $2.19Lowered from $2.43 to $2.60
Merger and acquisition related D&A per share SourceFull year 2026$1.40Raised from $1.10 (low) and $1.08 (high)
Diluted shares for adjusted EPS (millions) SourceFull year 202662.5Raised from 62.4
Capital expenditures SourceFull year 2026approximately $90 millionKept
Adjusted effective tax rate SourceFull year 2026approximately 11% to 12%Kept

What changed from last quarter

  • Guidance raised: Full-year revenue range raised from $1,024 million to $1,036 million to $1,073 million to $1,085 million. Source
  • Guidance raised: Full-year adjusted EPS range raised from $3.84 to $3.96 to $3.86 to $3.98. Source
  • Guidance lowered: GAAP EPS range lowered from $2.43 to $2.60 to $2.04 to $2.19. Source
  • New: Acquisition of Dimensa S.A. completed April 30, 2026, after the prior release. Source

Results and growth drivers

  • Revenue rose 8% to $247.9 million: Revenue was $247.9 million against $228.8 million a year earlier, about 5% growth on a constant currency basis to $241.2 million. Organic growth across most segments and a late-2025 acquisition contributed. Source
  • GAAP net income fell 27%: GAAP net income attributable to common shareholders was $23.8 million, or $0.38 per diluted share, down from $32.7 million, or $0.50. Higher SG&A and amortization drove the decline. Source
  • Adjusted EBITDA rose 9%: Adjusted EBITDA was $97.0 million, up $7.6 million, driven by higher revenue. Reportable segment Adjusted EBITDA before corporate was $108.7 million, against $98.9 million. Source

Segments and regions

  • Latin America revenue rose to $110.3 million: Latin America revenue was $110.3 million, up from $83.8 million, reflecting a late-2025 acquisition, Brazil performance and organic growth across the region. Segment Adjusted EBITDA was $32.8 million, against $24.9 million. Source
  • Payments Puerto Rico grew on ATH Movil: Payment Services Puerto Rico and Caribbean revenue was $58.4 million, against $55.2 million. Segment Adjusted EBITDA was $34.7 million, against $31.4 million, with ATH Business transaction growth cited. Source
  • Merchant acquiring revenue rose slightly: Merchant Acquiring revenue was $48.4 million, against $47.6 million, from higher sales volume and non-transactional revenue, partly offset by slightly lower spread. Segment Adjusted EBITDA was $19.5 million, against $20.4 million. Source
  • Business Solutions revenue fell: Business Solutions revenue was $59.5 million, against $65.6 million. The company attributed the decline to a 10% discount to Popular and a non-recurring hardware and software sale in the prior year. Source

“Given the closing of Dimensa, we are increasing our full-year outlook, reflecting the strategic value of the acquisition and our focus on sustainable long‑term growth.”

Mac Schuessler, President and Chief Executive Officer

Costs and expenses

  • SG&A rose on professional and contingent fees: SG&A was $47.8 million, against $36.2 million. Management cited professional fees and cash payment of contingent considerations from prior acquisitions. Source
  • Amortization rose on acquired intangibles: Depreciation and amortization was $37.3 million, against $28.5 million, reflecting intangible assets recognized in the recent acquisition. Source
  • Cost of revenues edged up: Cost of revenues, excluding depreciation and amortization, was $118.2 million, against $114.6 million, a smaller increase than revenue. Source

Margins and adjusted earnings

  • Adjusted EBITDA margin held at 39.1%: Adjusted EBITDA margin was 39.1% of total revenue, consistent with the prior year period. Source
  • Adjusted net income flat on higher tax: Adjusted net income was $56.0 million, against $56.3 million. Management cited a higher adjusted effective tax rate from Latin America jurisdictions, higher operating amortization and non-controlling interest from the recent acquisition. Source
  • Adjusted EPS up 3% on lower share count: Adjusted EPS was $0.90, against $0.87. Diluted shares were 62.6 million, against 64.8 million, after repurchases in the current and prior year. Source

Acquisition and guidance

  • Dimensa acquisition closed April 30: Evertec completed the acquisition of Dimensa S.A., a B2B technology provider serving financial institutions in Brazil, after the quarter ended. Source
  • Full-year guidance raised: Management raised full-year revenue and adjusted EPS guidance and linked the change to the Dimensa closing. Source
  • Currency effects reduce 2026 growth: Currency adjustments are $13 million on 2026 revenue and $0.05 on adjusted EPS, so constant currency growth runs below reported growth. Source

Cash and shareholder returns

  • $23.1 million returned to shareholders: Shareholder returns were $23.1 million, including $20.0 million of share repurchases and $3.1 million of dividends paid in the quarter. Source
  • Operating cash flow fell to $31.2 million: Net cash from operating activities was $31.2 million, against $37.6 million. Software and property additions totalled $22.7 million in the quarter. Source
  • Cash balance down, revolver drawn: Cash and cash equivalents were $290.9 million at March 31, against $306.0 million at December 31. Net revolver borrowings were $15.0 million in the quarter. Source

Risks management discussed

  • Financial: Growth in higher-tax Latin America jurisdictions raised the adjusted effective tax rate and reduced adjusted net income. Source
  • Demand: A 10% discount to Popular, in effect since the fourth quarter of 2025, reduced Business Solutions revenue this quarter. Source
  • External: Currency movements added about three points to reported revenue growth; constant currency growth was about 5%. Source

Earlier plans management reported on

  • Met: The Dimensa acquisition announced earlier was completed on April 30, 2026. Source
  • Not stated: Management continued its expectation for capital expenditures of about $90 million. Source
  • Not stated: Management continued its expectation for an adjusted effective tax rate of about 11% to 12%. Source

Other quarters

Summarised with AI from the documents the company filed with the SEC. Every point is checked against the filing before it is shown: management’s own words word for word, figures against the line or table row they come from. A point that fails the check is left out. Source opens the filing at that line.