Q1 Revenue Growth
Total Q1 revenue of $80.8 million, representing 4% year-over-year growth. Business Payments revenue +18% YoY; Consumer Payments revenue +4% YoY. Normalized revenue (ex-political media) increased ~16% in Q1.
Strong Profitability and Margin Expansion
Q1 adjusted EBITDA of $34.4 million with ~43% adjusted EBITDA margin. Management raised full-year adjusted EBITDA margin outlook to ~42% for 2026.
Confirmed 2026 Outlook with Double-Digit Reported Growth Guidance
Full-year 2026 revenue guidance of $340M–$346M, implying 10%–12% reported growth (7%–9% normalized ex-political media). Adjusted EBITDA guidance $141M–$146M and free cash flow conversion target of 45% for 2026.
Business Payments Momentum and Network Expansion
Business Payments added new software partners and ended Q1 with over 665k vendors in the supplier network (increase >70% YoY). Automated matching of >15k new vendors during the quarter to improve digital monetization.
Strategic Investment and Immediate EBITDA Accretion
A strategic distribution partner investment and a small strategic purchase contributed immediate EBITDA uplift in Q1 (investment drove a Q1 EBITDA increase of just under $1M and is expected to contribute about $4.5M to full-year EBITDA).
Technology and Product Progress (AI & Wallet)
Phased rollout of Repay Voice AI to select enterprise clients and strong customer interest in digital wallet capabilities (native Apple/Google wallet presentment). Ongoing automation and AI used for performance and risk monitoring and routing optimization.
Capital & Balance Sheet Actions
Refinanced maturing notes by drawing $110M on revolver and using $37M cash; total debt includes $288M convertible notes (due 2029, 2.875% coupon). Net leverage at quarter end ~2.7x with $44M cash on hand; targeting return to <3x net leverage within ~18 months post-Kubra close.
Kubra Acquisition — Transformational Scale
Announced acquisition of Kubra (expected close in Q2 2026 subject to approvals). Based on Kubra 2025 results, the deal would approximately double Repay's revenue, enable interactions with >40% of US/Canadian households monthly, and increase combined annual payment volume to >$130 billion; management expects identifiable cost and revenue synergies and improved free cash flow profile.