WEX Shares Decline 3.6% Since Reporting Q3 Earnings Beat

Core Insights - WEX Inc. reported strong third-quarter 2025 results with earnings and revenues exceeding the Zacks Consensus Estimate, but weak fourth-quarter guidance led to a 3.6% decline in share price post-earnings release [1][3]. Financial Performance - Adjusted earnings per share for Q3 were $4.59, surpassing estimates by 3.2% and increasing 5.5% year-over-year [3][8]. - Total revenues for Q3 reached $692 million, beating consensus estimates by 1.4% but declining 4% compared to the previous year [3][8]. Segment Performance - The Mobility segment generated revenues of $360.8 million, a 1% increase year-over-year, exceeding estimates [4]. - The Corporate Payments segment reported revenues of $132.8 million, a 4.7% increase from Q3 2024, but fell short of estimates [4]. - The Benefits segment saw revenues rise by 9.2% year-over-year to $198.1 million, beating estimates [4]. Operating Results - Adjusted operating income decreased by 6.7% to $273.5 million year-over-year but exceeded estimates [5]. - The adjusted operating margin was 39.5%, surpassing estimates but down 450 basis points from the previous year [5]. Balance Sheet & Cash Flow - WEX ended the quarter with cash and cash equivalents of $812.9 million, up from $595.8 million at the end of December 2024 [6]. - Long-term debt increased to $3.72 billion from $3.08 billion in December 2024 [6]. - The company reported a cash outflow of $159.6 million from operating activities, with adjusted free cash flow at $166.2 million [6]. Guidance - For Q4 2025, WEX expects revenues between $646 million and $666 million, with the midpoint below the Zacks Consensus Estimate [2]. - For the full year 2025, revenues are projected between $2.63 billion and $2.65 billion, with the midpoint also below analyst estimates [7]. Adjusted net income per share guidance is set between $15.76 and $15.96, again below consensus [7].