Euronet Worldwide (NASDAQ:EEFT – Get Free Report) updated its FY 2026 earnings guidance on Thursday. The company provided earnings per share guidance of 10.570-11.050 for the period, compared to the consensus earnings per share estimate of 10.590. The company issued revenue guidance of -.
Analysts Set New Price Targets
A number of analysts have recently weighed in on EEFT shares. Weiss Ratings downgraded shares of Euronet Worldwide from a “hold (c-)” rating to a “sell (d+)” rating in a report on Monday, January 26th. Monness Crespi & Hardt cut Euronet Worldwide from a “buy” rating to a “neutral” rating in a research note on Monday, January 5th. Oppenheimer decreased their price objective on Euronet Worldwide from $134.00 to $133.00 and set an “outperform” rating on the stock in a research report on Friday, October 17th. Needham & Company LLC dropped their target price on Euronet Worldwide from $100.00 to $80.00 and set a “buy” rating for the company in a report on Thursday. Finally, Wolfe Research restated an “underperform” rating and set a $80.00 price target on shares of Euronet Worldwide in a report on Thursday, January 8th. Five equities research analysts have rated the stock with a Buy rating, two have issued a Hold rating and two have issued a Sell rating to the stock. According to data from MarketBeat, the company currently has an average rating of “Hold” and a consensus price target of $105.00.
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Euronet Worldwide Trading Down 1.2%
Euronet Worldwide (NASDAQ:EEFT – Get Free Report) last posted its quarterly earnings data on Thursday, February 12th. The business services provider reported $2.39 earnings per share (EPS) for the quarter, missing analysts’ consensus estimates of $2.48 by ($0.09). The business had revenue of $1.11 billion for the quarter, compared to analysts’ expectations of $1.11 billion. Euronet Worldwide had a net margin of 7.27% and a return on equity of 27.63%. Euronet Worldwide’s revenue was up 5.9% compared to the same quarter last year. During the same quarter in the previous year, the firm earned $2.08 EPS. Euronet Worldwide has set its FY 2026 guidance at 10.570-11.050 EPS. Research analysts forecast that Euronet Worldwide will post 9.11 earnings per share for the current fiscal year.
Key Headlines Impacting Euronet Worldwide
Here are the key news stories impacting Euronet Worldwide this week:
- Positive Sentiment: Analysts and screens highlighting long‑term value — several outlets (Zacks, MSN) argue EEFT looks like a value buy based on its earnings power, low PEG and attractive valuation metrics relative to peers; this can support buying interest from value investors. Why Euronet Worldwide (EEFT) is a Top Value Stock for the Long-Term
- Neutral Sentiment: FY‑2026 EPS guidance (10.570–11.050) was issued and sits essentially in line with Street expectations (10.59 consensus), so there’s limited surprise from management on forward profitability — guidance reduces uncertainty but isn’t a clear catalyst either way. Earnings Preview For Euronet Worldwide
- Neutral Sentiment: Company released full Q4 materials and transcripts (slide deck and call transcripts available) — useful for drilling into segment-level trends and margin drivers but not an immediate market mover by itself. Q4 Results – Earnings Call Presentation
- Negative Sentiment: Q4 EPS missed consensus ($2.39 vs. $2.48 expected). Although revenue was roughly in line (~$1.11B) and year‑over‑year revenue grew, the EPS miss prompted selling pressure after the report. Q4 Earnings Results and Transcript
- Negative Sentiment: Needham cut its price target from $100 to $80 (still a Buy) — the reduction signals more conservative near‑term expectations and likely contributed to weak sentiment despite the maintained rating. Analyst Price Target Cut
- Negative Sentiment: Market commentary suggests EEFT’s recent share slide reflects a broader reassessment of the payments/paytech group and valuation compression; that thematic pressure can keep the stock underperforming until sentiment stabilizes. Is EEFT Pricing Reflect Recent Share Slide And Payments Sector Reassessment
Hedge Funds Weigh In On Euronet Worldwide
Institutional investors have recently modified their holdings of the stock. First National Bank of Omaha bought a new position in Euronet Worldwide in the fourth quarter worth approximately $492,000. Boston Partners increased its holdings in shares of Euronet Worldwide by 17.4% in the 4th quarter. Boston Partners now owns 313,901 shares of the business services provider’s stock valued at $23,697,000 after acquiring an additional 46,468 shares during the period. Dynamic Technology Lab Private Ltd increased its holdings in shares of Euronet Worldwide by 19.2% in the 4th quarter. Dynamic Technology Lab Private Ltd now owns 12,447 shares of the business services provider’s stock valued at $947,000 after acquiring an additional 2,007 shares during the period. Federation des caisses Desjardins du Quebec raised its position in shares of Euronet Worldwide by 87.3% in the 4th quarter. Federation des caisses Desjardins du Quebec now owns 9,075 shares of the business services provider’s stock worth $691,000 after acquiring an additional 4,229 shares in the last quarter. Finally, DRW Securities LLC purchased a new stake in shares of Euronet Worldwide during the 4th quarter worth $329,000. 91.60% of the stock is owned by hedge funds and other institutional investors.
About Euronet Worldwide
Euronet Worldwide, Inc is a global financial technology company specializing in electronic payment services and transaction processing. Through its three primary business segments—Electronic Funds Transfer (EFT) Network Services, epay® Prepaid and Payment Services, and Money Transfer—Euronet provides end-to-end solutions that enable secure, efficient and convenient payments for consumers, financial institutions and retailers worldwide.
In its EFT Network Services arm, Euronet operates one of the world’s largest ATM and point-of-sale (POS) terminal networks, offering deployment, management and connectivity services.
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