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  "id": 737391,
  "title": "Adyen lifts 2026 revenue outlook after strong first half",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/13/adyen-lifts-2026-revenue-outlook-after-strong-first-half",
  "topic": "finance",
  "section": "Finance & Markets",
  "published": "2026-08-13T05:42:42.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Channel News Asia",
    "slug": "channel-news-asia",
    "url": "https://www.channelnewsasia.com/business/adyen-lifts-2026-revenue-outlook-after-strong-first-half-6316671"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "On August 13, the Dutch payment processing firm Adyen announced a more optimistic outlook for its 2026 revenue, following a strong first half of the year. The company now anticipates a revenue growth of 21% to 23% for the year, up from the previous range of 20% to 22%. This growth projection is based on Adyen's continued expansion and investment in its payment technology.\n\nIn the six months ending June, Adyen's adjusted core earnings came in at €641.5 million, slightly below analysts' estimate of €647.2 million. This difference can be attributed to increased costs resulting from recent acquisitions. Adyen's success is attributed to its integrated technology platform and a pricing model that allows for reduced merchant payment costs as transaction volumes increase.\n\nThe company's progress has accelerated following the post-pandemic shift towards online shopping, positioning Adyen in competition with payment giants PayPal and Stripe, particularly in North America. The first half of the year saw a 21% year-on-year growth in net revenue, reaching €1.30 billion ($1.50 billion). Analysts had forecasted a 20.69% growth on a constant-currency basis, estimating €1.29 billion in net revenue.",
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}