Deluxe Q1 net income $35.8M; adj. EPS $1.05 (+45.8%); updates 2026 outlook after Safeguard sale

DELUXE CORP

2026-Q1 EPS reported $0.77 revenue$538,100,000

GAAP diluted EPS $0.77 vs $0.31 in Q1 2025; adjusted diluted EPS $1.05 vs $0.72.
Revenue $538.1M (reported +0.3%, comparable adjusted +2.7%); EBITDA margin expanded 310 bps to 21.9%.
Comparable adjusted EBITDA $117.9M, up 19.7% YoY; free cash flow $27.3M, up $3M.
Total debt reduced by $32.3M; net debt down $22.6M; reached 3x leverage target.
Quarterly dividend $0.30/share, payable June 2 to holders of record May 19.

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DELUXE CORP reported first quarter ended March 31, 2026 results: revenue $538.1, net income $35.8 million, EPS $0.77. Guidance reaffirmed.

Period: first quarter ended March 31, 2026
Revenue: $538.1
Net income: $35.8 million
EPS: $0.77
Guidance: reaffirmed
Result: reported results

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momentum through the balance of the year.” First Quarter 2026 Financial Highlights (in millions, except per share amounts) 1 st Quarter 2026 1 st Quarter 2025 % Change Revenue $538.1 $536.5 0.3 % Comparable Adjusted Revenue $538.1 $523.9 2.7 % Net Income $35.8 $14.0 n/m Comparable Adjusted EBITDA $117.9 $98.5 19.7 % Diluted EPS $0.77 $0.31 n/m Comparable

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