VeriFone (PAY) Q2 Earnings Miss, Revenues Beat Estimates

VeriFone Systems Inc. PAY reported second-quarter fiscal 2017 adjusted earnings (Including stock-based compensation) of 20 cents, missing the Zacks Consensus Estimate by 3 cents.

Adjusted earnings (excluding stock-based compensation) of 30 cents per share decreased 45.6% from the year-ago quarter but were better than management's guided figure of 29 cents.

The year-over-year decline in earnings was primarily due to lower revenues, which decreased 11% to $473.9 million, slightly better than the Zacks Consensus Estimate. The figure was in line with high-end of management's guided range of $470–$474 million.

Management stated that double-digit sequential growth in North America retail and SMB business verticals along with strong demand for devices in India helped the company to meet guidance.
 

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We also note that both gross and operating margin declined in the quarter reflecting higher costs. Based on the unimpressive results and divestiture of three non-core businesses, the company lowered fiscal 2017 guidance.

Shares fell 3.1% in after hour trading. We note that VeriFone has underperformed the Financial Transaction Services industry on a year-to-date basis.

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