Brinks Q2 adjusted EPS beats on margin expansion

The Brink's

05/08/2026 12:16

Overview
Global cash management firm's Q2 revenue grew 7%, meeting analyst expectations
Adjusted EPS for Q2 rose 18% yr/yr, beating analyst expectations
Company accelerating NCR Atleos acquisition timeline after regulatory clearance in key jurisdictions

Outlook
Brinks sees Q3 2026 revenue between $1.365 bln and $1.415 bln
Company expects Q3 2026 non-GAAP EPS of $2.23 to $2.63
Brinks expects 2026 organic revenue growth in mid-single digits and AMS/DRS growth in mid-to-high teens

Result Drivers
AMS/DRS GROWTH - Co said mid-teens or better organic growth in ATM managed services and digital retail solutions continued to drive results
CUSTOMER WINS - Co cited several key customer wins late in Q2 and early Q3 as supporting continued growth momentum
MARGIN EXPANSION - Adjusted EBITDA margins expanded year-over-year in every segment, supported by operational productivity and revenue mix benefits

Company press release: ID:nGNX28TZdN

Key Details
Metric
Beat/Miss
Actual
Consensus Estimate
Q2 Revenue
Meet
$1.39 bln
$1.39 bln (3 Analysts)
Q2 Adjusted EPS
Beat
$2.13
$2.04 (3 Analysts)
Q2 EPS
 
$1.07
 
Q2 Adjusted Operating Income
 
$190 mln
 
Q2 Adjusted Operating Margin
 
13.60%
 

Analyst Coverage
The current average analyst rating on the shares is "buy" and the breakdown of recommendations is 3 "strong buy" or "buy", no "hold" and no "sell" or "strong sell"
The average consensus recommendation for the business support services peer group is "buy"
Wall Street's median 12-month price target for The Brink's Company is $152.00, about 28.8% above its August 4 closing price of $117.98

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