Corpay

Corpay (CPAY) Q1 2025 Earnings

Reported May 6, 2025 at 5:02 PM ET · SEC Source

Q1 25 EPS

$4.51

MISS 0.08%

Est. $4.51

Q1 25 Revenue

$1.01B

MISS 0.96%

Est. $1.02B

vs S&P Since Q1 25

-27.6%

TRAILING MARKET

CPAY +6.9% vs S&P +34.5%

Market Reaction

Did CPAY Beat Earnings? Q1 2025 Results

Corpay posted a narrowly disappointing first quarter for 2025, with both earnings and revenue falling just short of Wall Street's expectations amid meaningful currency headwinds. The payments technology company reported adjusted EPS of $4.51, missing… Read more Corpay posted a narrowly disappointing first quarter for 2025, with both earnings and revenue falling just short of Wall Street's expectations amid meaningful currency headwinds. The payments technology company reported adjusted EPS of $4.51, missing the $4.51 consensus by 0.08%, while revenue of $1.01 billion came in 0.96% below the $1.02 billion estimate, though still representing 7.5% growth year-over-year. The primary culprit was foreign exchange drag, with approximately $42.00 million in negative FX impact and an additional $6.00 million in fuel spread headwinds masking what management characterized as strong underlying momentum, particularly in Corporate Payments, which surged 33% to $352.66 million on robust spend volume growth. Adjusted EBITDA margin held firm at 55.2%, matching the prior-year period. Looking ahead, Corpay maintained its full-year 2025 revenue guidance of $4.38 billion to $4.46 billion, with adjusted EPS expected between $20.80 and $21.20, as management anticipates growth acceleration from new sale implementations across coming quarters.

Key Takeaways

  • Corporate Payments segment grew 19% organically driven by strong spend volume growth
  • Strong retention, same-store sales, and new sales/bookings fundamentals
  • Cross-border business performed well amid currency market volatility
  • Vehicle Payments grew 8% on pro forma macro-adjusted basis despite reported FX and fuel headwinds
  • Lodging Payments room nights grew 19% year-over-year
  • New sale implementations and ramping of new sales drove solid performance
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CPAY YoY Financials

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CPAY Revenue by Segment

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CPAY Revenue by Geography

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“Our first quarter results were right in-line with our expectations. First quarter 2025 organic revenue growth was 9% and within that, our Corporate Payments segment grew 19%. Our fundamental trends: retention, same store sales and sales/new bookings, were very strong. Also, last week we announced an exciting investment and strategic partnership with Mastercard, and today we announced our plan to invest $500 million, alongside TPG, to acquire AvidXchange.”

— Ron Clarke, Q1 2025 Earnings Press Release