Corpay Q4 EPS Beats by $0.11, Revenue Up 20.7%; Raises FY2026 Guidance
Corpay reported Q4 EPS of $6.04, beating consensus by $0.11, and revenue of $1.25 billion versus $1.23 billion estimates, driving shares to gap up at open. The company delivered 20.7% year-over-year revenue growth, 23.6% net margin, 37.3% ROE and set FY2026 EPS guidance at $25.50–26.50 and Q1 guidance at $5.38–5.52.
1. Strong Quarterly Performance Exceeds Expectations
Corpay reported adjusted earnings per share of $6.04 for the quarter, surpassing consensus estimates by $0.11. Revenue rose 20.7% year-over-year to $1.25 billion, topping Wall Street forecasts by $20 million. The year-ago quarter delivered $5.36 in earnings per share and revenue growth of 20.7% reflects continued momentum in both commercial and foreign exchange businesses. Trading volume increased significantly as investors reacted to these results.
2. Enhanced Profitability and Upbeat Guidance
The company delivered a net margin of 23.62% and return on equity of 37.29%, underscoring efficient cost management and strong capital deployment. Corpay’s debt-to-equity ratio stands at 1.41 while its current and quick ratios both register at 1.13, indicating balanced liquidity. For fiscal 2026, management projects full-year EPS between 25.500 and 26.500, with first-quarter guidance of 5.380 to 5.520, signaling confidence in continued top-line growth and margin expansion.
3. Analyst Upgrades, Insider Buying and Institutional Support
Multiple brokerages have lifted their outlook on Corpay, including a “strong-buy” upgrade from Cantor Fitzgerald and price-target increases from RBC and JPMorgan. Consensus among 14 analysts assigns a Moderate Buy rating with an average target suggesting double-digit upside. Director Steven T. Stull added 8,000 shares to his position, increasing insider ownership by 37.7%. Leading funds such as Vanguard, Orbis Allan Gray, State Street, Boston Partners and Invesco collectively own nearly 99% of shares, with each reporting further increases in their stakes last quarter.