Record TPV and Sustained High Growth
Total payment volume (TPV) reached $14.1 billion in Q1 FY2026, up 73% year‑over‑year and 7% quarter‑over‑quarter; this was the sixth consecutive quarter with TPV growth above 50% and the company reported LTM TPV of ~$47 billion.
Record Gross Profit
Gross profit hit a new record of $119 million, up 40% year‑over‑year and 2% quarter‑over‑quarter, driven by recovery in Argentina and growth in Africa and Asia.
Strong Merchant Retention and Large‑Account Growth
Revenue retention exceeded 140% for four consecutive quarters; several top 10 TPV merchants grew TPV north of 70% year‑over‑year in Q1, and long‑standing merchant relationships expanded across many countries.
Geographic and Vertical Diversification
dLocal now operates in more than 60 countries, holds 38 licenses across 26 markets, and sees notable contributions from Mexico, Brazil, Argentina, Chile, Nigeria, Colombia and Vietnam; Africa & Asia represent ~29% of gross profit and grew 16% quarter‑over‑quarter. Travel grew 38% QoQ and on‑demand delivery grew 24% QoQ.
Strong Cash Generation
Cash flow from operations before working capital changes was $69.3 million, growing close to 10% year‑over‑year, and management expects temporary working capital effects to reverse over coming quarters.
Strategic Investments and Product Progress
Launched a full stablecoin settlement solution recently; Card‑Present product being developed for a large client with initial commercial rollout targeted in H2; an Africa asset acquisition closed bringing customer relationships, IP, licenses and talent to accelerate regional expansion.
Underlying Profitability (Excluding One‑Off)
Reported operating profit was $53 million, and excluding a nonrecurring prior‑period tax adjustment operating profit would be $57 million, representing 25% year‑over‑year growth; adjusted operating profit to gross profit ratio was ~48% excluding the one‑off.