Diebold Nixdorf Q2 Earnings Call: Positive Outlook Amid Challenges

Diebold Nixdorf's Q2 earnings call highlighted positive free cash flow for three consecutive quarters, 10% YoY growth in product orders, and improved gross margins. The Banking segment showed significant growth, while the Retail segment faced challenges, including lower margin services and tariff impacts. Despite these challenges, the company remains positive and has reaffirmed its full-year outlook.

Title: Diebold Nixdorf Reports Positive Q2 2025 Earnings Despite EPS Miss

Diebold Nixdorf reported its second-quarter (Q2) 2025 earnings, revealing a slight miss on earnings per share (EPS) expectations but overall strong performance. The company's actual EPS was $0.94, compared to the forecasted $0.95. Despite this minor setback, the stock price reacted positively, rising by 6.1% to $58.50 in pre-market trading, reflecting investor confidence in the company's strategic direction.

The company's revenue for Q2 2025 was $915.2 million, contributing to its trailing twelve-month revenue of $3.7 billion. This marks a positive trend with the company's revenue building throughout the year. Diebold Nixdorf also reported positive free cash flow for the third consecutive quarter, further enhancing its financial health.

The company's Banking segment demonstrated significant growth, with product orders increasing by 10% year-over-year and the product backlog expanding to approximately $980 million. However, the Retail segment faced challenges, including lower margin services and tariff impacts. Despite these challenges, Diebold Nixdorf remains optimistic and has reaffirmed its full-year outlook.

Diebold Nixdorf expects revenue to build throughout 2025, targeting a constant currency growth of approximately 1%. The company has set an adjusted EBITDA guidance of $470-$490 million and anticipates a free cash flow conversion rate exceeding 40% for the year. Service margins are expected to improve by 100 basis points by year-end, with a focus on reducing the tax rate to the low-to-mid 30% range by 2027.

The company's CEO, Octavio, emphasized the company's progress with teller cash recycler adoption and highlighted the robust growth in North America. The CFO, Tom, expressed confidence in the company's financial performance.

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[1] https://www.investing.com/news/transcripts/earnings-call-transcript-diebold-nixdorf-q2-2025-misses-eps-expectations-93CH-4173615