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Quarterly ResultMay 7, 2026, 10:21 AM

Deluxe Q1 Net Income $35.8M, EPS $0.77; Completes Divestment

AI Summary

Deluxe Corp reported a significant increase in net income and diluted EPS for Q1 2026, reaching $35.8 million and $0.77 respectively, compared to $14.0 million and $0.31 in Q1 2025. Total revenue saw a slight increase to $538.1 million. The company also finalized the divestiture of its Safeguard small business distributor channel, generating $22.8 million in net proceeds and a $5.1 million gain. Additionally, restructuring expenses decreased, and long-term debt was reduced.

Key Highlights

  • Net income surged 155.7% to $35.8 million in Q1 2026 from $14.0 million year-over-year.
  • Diluted EPS increased 148.4% to $0.77 in Q1 2026 from $0.31 in Q1 2025.
  • Total revenue slightly rose to $538.1 million in Q1 2026 from $536.5 million.
  • Operating income grew 49.3% to $71.8 million in Q1 2026.
  • Finalized divestiture of Safeguard small business distributor channel, generating $22.8 million net proceeds.
  • Recorded a $5.1 million gain on sale of businesses and long-lived assets.
  • Restructuring and integration expense decreased 55.9% to $3.7 million.
  • Long-term debt reduced to $1,380.8 million as of March 31, 2026.