Global Payments Inc. announced earnings results for the first quarter ended March 31, 2021. For the first quarter, the company announced sales was USD 1,990.007 million compared to USD 1,903.598 million a year ago. Operating income was USD 275.259 million compared to USD 243.979 million a year ago. Net income was USD 196.681 million compared to USD 143.575 million a year ago. Basic earnings per share from continuing operations was USD 0.66 compared to USD 0.48 a year ago.