Operating

Distributions from equity method investments

Global Payments Distributions from equity method investments decreased by 100.0% to $0.00 in Q1 2026 compared to the prior quarter. Year-over-year, this metric declined by 100.0%, from $7.51M to $0.00. Over 3 years (FY 2021 to FY 2024), Distributions from equity method investments shows a downward trend with a -3.8% CAGR. This decline may warrant attention — for this metric, higher values are generally preferred.

Analysis

StatementCash Flow Statement
SectionOperating
CategoryCapital Allocation
SignalHigher is better
VolatilityModerate
First reportedQ1 2019
Last reportedQ1 2026May 8, 2026

How to read this metric

An increase signals successful capital allocation and returns from strategic partnerships.

Detailed definition

Cash received from unconsolidated affiliates or entities accounted for under the equity method. This represents actual c...

Peer comparison

Common for holding companies with diverse investment portfolios.

Metric ID: distributions_from_equity_investments

Historical Data

18 periods
 Q2 '21Q3 '21Q4 '21Q1 '22Q2 '22Q3 '22Q4 '22Q1 '23Q2 '23Q3 '23Q4 '23Q1 '24Q2 '24Q3 '24Q4 '24Q1 '25Q4 '25Q1 '26
Value$19.87M$6.45M$10.16M$6.02M$2.19M$0.00$37.31M$4.57M$4.57M$4.57M$4.57M$0.00$0.00$0.00$32.85M$7.51M$28.32M$0.00
QoQ Change-67.5%+57.4%-40.7%-63.6%-100.0%-87.8%+0.0%+0.0%+0.0%-100.0%-77.1%+277.0%-100.0%
YoY Change-89.0%-100.0%+267.3%-24.2%+108.5%-87.8%-100.0%-100.0%-100.0%+619.3%-13.8%-100.0%
Range$0.00$37.31M
CAGR-100.0%
Avg YoY Growth+23.4%
Median YoY Growth-88.4%

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Global Payments's distributions from equity method investments?
Global Payments (GPN) reported distributions from equity method investments of $0.00 in Q1 2026.
How has Global Payments's distributions from equity method investments changed year-over-year?
Global Payments's distributions from equity method investments decreased by 100.0% year-over-year, from $7.51M to $0.00.
What is the long-term trend for Global Payments's distributions from equity method investments?
Over 3 years (2021 to 2024), Global Payments's distributions from equity method investments has grown at a -3.8% compound annual growth rate (CAGR), from $36.91M to $32.85M.
What does distributions from equity method investments mean?
Cash dividends or distributions received from companies where the firm holds a minority stake.