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FY2023 Q1
Global Payments (GPN) Gross Margin — Quarter Ended Mar 31, 2023
Revenue and gross profit were stable compared to the prior quarter, while cost of revenue increased slightly, leading to a marginal weakening in gross margin. Compared to the same quarter last year, revenue and gross profit both grew, and gross margin improved as cost of revenue decreased.
Gross margin takeaway
Quarter ended Mar 31, 2023 · FY2023 Q1
Revenue and gross profit were stable compared to the prior quarter, while cost of revenue increased slightly, leading to a marginal weakening in gross margin. Compared to the same quarter last year, revenue and gross profit both grew, and gross margin improved as cost of revenue decreased.
- The gross margin was higher year-over-year, supported by revenue growth and a lower cost of revenue. Sequentially, the margin was marginally lower due to a slight increase in cost of revenue.
- Sequentially, gross margin was slightly lower, while revenue and gross profit remained largely unchanged. Year-over-year, gross margin improved, with revenue and gross profit both higher.
Gross margin snapshot
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Gross margin
58.7%
Gross profit
$1.3B
Revenue
$2.3B
Cost of revenue
$947.8M
Quarter-over-quarter change
n/a
Year-over-year change
+3.0 pts
Quarterly gross margin trend
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| Period | Revenue | Gross profit | Cost of revenue | Gross margin |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 31, 2023 | $2.3B | $1.3B | $947.8M | 58.7% |
Quarterly comparisons
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Previous-quarter change
Previous quarter unavailable
n/a
Year-over-year change
Mar 31, 2022
+3.0 pts
What the margin says
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The gross margin was higher year-over-year, supported by revenue growth and a lower cost of revenue. Sequentially, the margin was marginally lower due to a slight increase in cost of revenue.
Sequentially, gross margin was slightly lower, while revenue and gross profit remained largely unchanged. Year-over-year, gross margin improved, with revenue and gross profit both higher.
Monitor the trend in cost of revenue, as it increased sequentially and influenced the margin.