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Quarterly ResultAug 5, 2026, 04:15 PM

Deluxe Q2 Comparable Adj. Revenue +2.6%; Raises FY Outlook

AI Summary

Deluxe Corporation reported strong second-quarter 2026 results, with comparable adjusted revenue increasing 2.6% to $499.3 million and comparable adjusted EBITDA rising 5.3% to $108.8 million. Despite a GAAP net income decrease due to one-time Celero acquisition costs, comparable adjusted diluted EPS grew 6.1% to $0.87. The company also increased its full-year 2026 guidance for revenue, adjusted EBITDA, and adjusted diluted EPS, incorporating the Celero acquisition. A quarterly dividend of $0.30 per share was approved.

Key Highlights

  • Comparable adjusted revenue increased 2.6% to $499.3 million in Q2 2026.
  • Comparable adjusted EBITDA rose 5.3% to $108.8 million in Q2 2026.
  • Comparable adjusted diluted EPS improved 6.1% to $0.87 in Q2 2026.
  • Combined Payments and Data segments grew 9.7% in Q2 2026.
  • Full-year 2026 revenue guidance raised to $2.095-$2.12 billion.
  • Full-year 2026 adjusted EBITDA guidance raised to $455-$475 million.
  • Quarterly dividend of $0.30 per share declared.
  • Free cash flow increased 64.9% to $85.9 million for the first half of 2026.