Pitney Bowes 2025 Q2 Earnings Net Income Surges 220.5%

Pitney Bowes (PBI) reported its fiscal 2025 Q2 earnings on July 30th, 2025. The company experienced a significant turnaround with net income of $29.98 million in 2025 Q2, representing a 220.5% positive swing from a net loss of $-24.87 million in 2024 Q2. Despite the revenue decline, Pitney Bowes beat EPS expectations with a reported $0.17 per share, reversing from a loss of $0.14 per share in the previous year. The company raised its full-year EPS guidance, indicating positive future prospects driven by strategic initiatives.

Revenue

Pitney Bowes reported a decrease in total revenue by 5.7% to $461.91 million in Q2 2025, compared to $489.75 million in Q2 2024. The Services segment contributed $290.42 million, while Products generated $90.88 million. Financing and other activities added $80.61 million to the total revenue.

Earnings/Net Income

Pitney Bowes returned to profitability with EPS of $0.17 in 2025 Q2, reversing from a loss of $0.14 per share in 2024 Q2. The company achieved a turnaround in net income, reaching $29.98 million, a 220.5% swing from the previous loss of $-24.87 million. This EPS indicates a strong recovery in financial health.

Price Action

The stock price of Pitney Bowes has edged down 2.32% during the latest trading day, has tumbled 9.68% during the most recent full trading week, and has climbed 4.60% month-to-date.

Post-Earnings Price Action Review

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CEO Commentary

Kurt Wolf, CEO of Pitney Bowes, expressed that the company continues to see meaningful earnings and cash flow growth driven by the SendTech and Presort segments. He acknowledged challenges, such as the revenue decline in SendTech due to the recent product migration and a decrease in the mailing install base, but emphasized improvements in Adjusted Segment EBITDA and EBIT through simplification and cost reduction initiatives. Wolf conveyed optimism about reversing prior management's focus, allowing Presort to leverage its market leadership and enhance client retention.

Guidance

Pitney Bowes updated its full-year revenue guidance to a range of $1.90 billion to $1.95 billion, reflecting a strategic shift in Presort Services to prioritize client retention over EBIT margins. The company raised its Adjusted EPS guidance from the $1.10 to $1.30 range to $1.20 to $1.40. Adjusted EBIT guidance was tightened with a lower top end, while Free Cash Flow guidance remains reaffirmed at $330 million to $370 million.

Additional News

Pitney Bowes recently announced significant leadership changes, appointing Paul Evans as EVP, Chief Financial Officer, and Treasurer, effective July 29, 2025. Concurrently, Brent Rosenthal was named Chair of the Audit Committee, and Peter Brimm joined as a director of the Board. These changes are expected to impact the company’s strategic direction and governance. Additionally, Pitney Bowes disclosed a substantial increase in its share repurchase authorization, raising it from $150 million to $400 million, reflecting confidence in the company’s financial position. The company also declared a quarterly cash dividend of $0.08 per share, continuing its commitment to shareholder returns.