Euronet Worldwide and Eterna Plc Post Strong 2026 Earnings

Euronet Worldwide Inc. reported second‑quarter 2026 results with revenue of $1.108 billion, a 3% increase year‑over‑year, and adjusted earnings per share of $2.82, up 10%. Operating income fell 14% to $137.1 million, while the company repurchased $50 million of common stock. New agreements were announced, including a CoreCard partnership with Peru’s Unibanca, a direct‑to‑publisher distribution deal with Japan’s Capcom, and a collaboration with Mastercard Move.

Nigeria‑based Eterna Plc posted half‑year results ending 30 June 2026 showing revenue of N217.31 billion, up 38% from the prior year, and gross profit of N15.99 billion, more than double the previous period. Operating profit rose to N8.78 billion and profit after tax reached N5.88 billion, a 389% increase in profit before tax. Earnings per share improved to N2.69. The firm’s total assets grew to N82.75 billion, cash balances rose to N20.36 billion, and liabilities fell to N51.22 billion, strengthening its balance sheet.