The Brinks 2025 Q1 Earnings Steady Growth as Net Income Rises 3.3%

The Brink's Company announced its fiscal 2025 Q1 earnings on May 12th, 2025. The company's revenue increased by 0.9% to $1.25 billion, reflecting strong performance in its higher-margin segments. Brink's affirmed its guidance for mid-single-digit organic growth, with expectations of adjusted EBITDA between $205 million and $225 million for Q2 2025. The company anticipates earnings per share (EPS) between $1.25 and $1.65, indicating a stable outlook for the upcoming quarter.

Revenue
The total revenue for The Brink's rose to $1.25 billion in Q1 2025 from $1.24 billion in Q1 2024. This growth was driven by the Cash and Valuables Management segment, which generated $924 million. The Digital Retail Solutions and ATM Managed Services segments contributed a combined $322.70 million, showcasing their significance to the overall revenue.

Earnings/Net Income
The Brink's saw a 9.1% increase in EPS, reaching $1.20 in Q1 2025 compared to $1.10 in Q1 2024. The company's net income also grew to $53.90 million, a 3.3% rise from the previous year's $52.20 million. The EPS growth indicates a positive financial performance.

Price Action
The Brink's stock price decreased by 0.63% on the latest trading day, yet it demonstrated resilience by climbing 3.58% over the past week and achieving a 7.09% increase month-to-date.

Post-Earnings Price Action Review
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CEO Commentary
Richard Eubanks, CEO, expressed confidence in Brink's performance, noting "total organic growth of 6% in the first quarter" and highlighting the "over 20% growth in ATM Managed Services and Digital Retail Solutions for the fourth consecutive quarter." He emphasized the importance of these higher-margin recurring revenue businesses in driving "solid year-over-year growth," particularly in the Global Services segment. Eubanks outlined strategic priorities focused on "maximizing growth potential in AMS, DRS, expanding our margins, and executing our capital allocation framework." He conveyed an optimistic outlook, stating, "Our differentiated business model is built for success in the uncertain macroeconomic environment ahead of us."

Guidance
Brink's affirms a full-year framework of mid-single-digit organic growth, targeting adjusted EBITDA between $205 million and $225 million for Q2 2025, with earnings per share expected between $1.25 and $1.65. The company anticipates free cash flow conversion between 40% and 45%, aiming for EBITDA margin expansion of 30 to 50 basis points for the year. Additionally, Brink's expects continued momentum in AMS and DRS, with anticipated revenue of $1.25 billion to $1.3 billion for the second quarter.

Additional News
The Brink's Company has been actively engaging in shareholder value initiatives, including a robust share repurchase program. Year-to-date, Brink's has repurchased over 1.3 million shares, nearly tripling the amount from the previous year, reflecting its commitment to returning value to shareholders. Additionally, the company announced a third consecutive annual increase in its quarterly dividend, now set at $0.255 per share, reflecting a 5% increase. This move underscores Brink's confidence in its financial stability and future growth prospects, as it continues to focus on enhancing shareholder returns through strategic capital allocation.