Brink’s (NYSE:BCO) Releases Quarterly Earnings Results, Beats Estimates By $0.07 EPS

Brink’s (NYSE:BCO) posted its earnings results on Thursday. The business services provider reported $2.54 earnings per share (EPS) for the quarter, topping analysts’ consensus estimates of $2.47 by $0.07, FiscalAI reports. The company had revenue of $1.38 billion during the quarter, compared to analysts’ expectations of $1.35 billion. Brink’s had a net margin of 3.31% and a return on equity of 93.16%. Brink’s’s quarterly revenue was up 9.1% compared to the same quarter last year. During the same quarter last year, the company posted $2.12 EPS.

Here are the key takeaways from Brink’s’ conference call:

• Brink’s agreed to acquire NCR Atleos for about $6.6 billion (cash $30/sh + 0.1574 Brink’s shares), funded by cash on hand and a committed bridge facility, with closing expected in ~12 months subject to regulatory and shareholder approvals.
• Management expects $200 million of annual run-rate cost synergies within three years, the deal to be at least 35% EPS-accretive in year one, and the combined company to generate roughly $10 billion of revenue, $2 billion of adjusted EBITDA (~20% margins) and about $1 billion of annual free cash flow.
• The companies say the businesses are highly complementary — NCR Atleos’ ~600,000 ATM installed base, software and ATM-as-a-service plus Brink’s global cash logistics and route network should enable an end-to-end AMS/DRS offering, route densification and cross-sell opportunities.
• The transaction faces typical execution and regulatory risks — it requires approvals, will take ~12 months to close, and management warned of integration distraction even as they ring-fence operations and run an integration office.
• Management frames longer-term organic growth for the combined company as a resilient mid-single-digit rate while highlighting faster growth in AMS/DRS and ATM-as-a-service, and notes that potential revenue synergies were not included in the financial case.

Brink’s Stock Performance

NYSE BCO opened at $135.87 on Friday. The firm has a 50-day moving average price of $125.04 and a two-hundred day moving average price of $117.57. Brink’s has a 12-month low of $80.10 and a 12-month high of $136.37. The company has a market capitalization of $5.65 billion, a P/E ratio of 34.75 and a beta of 1.09. The company has a quick ratio of 1.46, a current ratio of 1.46 and a debt-to-equity ratio of 9.14.

Brink’s Dividend Announcement

The firm also recently disclosed a quarterly dividend, which will be paid on Monday, March 2nd. Shareholders of record on Monday, February 2nd will be paid a $0.255 dividend. The ex-dividend date is Monday, February 2nd. This represents a $1.02 annualized dividend and a yield of 0.8%. Brink’s’s payout ratio is 26.09%.

Brink’s News Roundup

Here are the key news stories impacting Brink’s this week:

• Positive Sentiment: Q4 results beat expectations — adjusted EPS of $2.54 vs. $2.47 consensus and revenue of $1.38B (up ~9% year-over-year); company reported record 2025 cash from operations ($640M) and free cash flow ($436M), and reduced net debt leverage to ~2.7x — fundamentals that support higher valuation. Q4 and Full-Year 2025 Results
• Positive Sentiment: Transformational acquisition announced — Brink’s will acquire NCR Atleos for $6.6B in a cash-and-stock deal to create a leading financial-technology infrastructure company, a strategic move that could expand recurring tech-driven revenue and justify multiple expansion. Acquisition Announcement
• Neutral Sentiment: Company issued Q1 2026 guidance and commentary on the call — guidance/reaction appears broadly in line with revenue expectations but contains details investors will parse for integration and near-term margin impact; see full call and slide deck for guidance context. Earnings Release & Call Materials
• Negative Sentiment: Some GAAP metrics were weaker — a Seeking Alpha note highlighted a GAAP EPS figure that missed by a wide margin, suggesting one‑time items or accounting effects that may cause near-term volatility despite adjusted beats. GAAP vs Adjusted Coverage
• Negative Sentiment: Shareholder/legal scrutiny of the merger — Halper Sadeh LLC is investigating whether the proposed Brink’s–NCR Atleos transaction is fair to Brink’s shareholders, introducing execution and governance risk that could pressure the stock or complicate closing. Investor Investigation Notice
• Negative Sentiment: Mixed market reaction — some coverage notes the stock briefly dropped despite sales beats, reflecting investor caution around deal execution, accounting items, and near-term integration costs. Market Reaction Note

Brink’s announced that its Board of Directors has authorized a stock repurchase program on Thursday, December 11th that allows the company to repurchase $750.00 million in shares. This repurchase authorization allows the business services provider to buy up to 15.4% of its stock through open market purchases. Stock repurchase programs are often a sign that the company’s leadership believes its shares are undervalued.

Insider Activity at Brink’s

In other news, insider Michael E. Sweeney sold 1,418 shares of Brink’s stock in a transaction that occurred on Monday, December 15th. The shares were sold at an average price of $119.50, for a total value of $169,451.00. Following the completion of the sale, the insider directly owned 5,755 shares in the company, valued at approximately $687,722.50. The trade was a 19.77% decrease in their ownership of the stock. The transaction was disclosed in a filing with the Securities & Exchange Commission, which is accessible through this link. Corporate insiders own 0.49% of the company’s stock.

Hedge Funds Weigh In On Brink’s

A number of hedge funds have recently added to or reduced their stakes in the stock. Smartleaf Asset Management LLC lifted its position in shares of Brink’s by 150.5% during the 4th quarter. Smartleaf Asset Management LLC now owns 243 shares of the business services provider’s stock valued at $29,000 after acquiring an additional 146 shares during the period. Advisory Services Network LLC acquired a new position in Brink’s in the third quarter valued at about $33,000. Global Retirement Partners LLC bought a new stake in Brink’s during the fourth quarter worth about $39,000. Wexford Capital LP bought a new stake in Brink’s during the third quarter worth about $42,000. Finally, EverSource Wealth Advisors LLC grew its stake in Brink’s by 161.5% during the second quarter. EverSource Wealth Advisors LLC now owns 523 shares of the business services provider’s stock worth $47,000 after buying an additional 323 shares in the last quarter. Institutional investors own 94.96% of the company’s stock.

Analyst Ratings Changes

Separately, Truist Financial raised their price objective on shares of Brink’s from $138.00 to $163.00 and gave the stock a “buy” rating in a research report on Tuesday, February 10th. Two investment analysts have rated the stock with a Buy rating and one has assigned a Hold rating to the company’s stock. According to data from MarketBeat, Brink’s currently has an average rating of “Moderate Buy” and an average price target of $163.00.

Brink’s Company Profile

The Brink’s Company (NYSE: BCO) is a global leader in secure logistics and cash management solutions. The company provides a comprehensive suite of services that span armored transportation, cash-in-transit (CIT), ATM services, smart safe solutions, and valuables storage. Through its network of service centers and armored vehicles, Brink’s ensures the safe and efficient movement of currency, precious metals, and other high-value assets for banks, retailers, mints, and government agencies.

Brink’s armored transport operations are complemented by technology-driven cash management offerings, including deposit automation and secure vaulting.