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Sep 30, 2021

Brinks Q3 2021 Earnings Report

Brink's reported strong growth in revenue, net income, adjusted EBITDA, and EPS.

Key Takeaways

Brink's Q3 2021 earnings showcased significant growth, with revenue up 11% and organic growth at 6%. GAAP net income improved from a loss to $19 million, and adjusted EBITDA increased by 15% to $170 million. The company also announced a $150 million accelerated share repurchase plan.

Revenue increased by 11%, with 6% organic growth.

GAAP net income was $19 million, a significant improvement from a loss of $24 million.

Adjusted EBITDA rose by 15% to $170 million.

The company announced a $150 million accelerated share repurchase plan.

Total Revenue
$1.08B
Previous year: $971M
+10.9%
EPS
$1.14
Previous year: $0.86
+32.6%
Gross Profit
$238M
Previous year: $228M
+4.5%
Cash and Equivalents
$701M
Previous year: $592M
+18.3%
Free Cash Flow
$152M
Previous year: $122M
+24.5%
Total Assets
$5.55B
Previous year: $4.9B
+13.3%

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Brinks Revenue by Geographic Location

Forward Guidance

The company's full-year guidance remains unchanged, with revenue expected to be in the range of $4.1 billion to $4.2 billion, non-GAAP operating profit of approximately $465 million, and adjusted EBITDA of approximately $660 million. The preliminary 2022 adjusted EBITDA target of $785 million to $825 million also remains unchanged. Revenue in 2022 is anticipated to exceed the adjusted pre-Covid level of $4.55 billion.

Positive Outlook

  • Revenue in a range between $4.1 billion and $4.2 billion
  • Non-GAAP operating profit of approximately $465 million
  • Adjusted EBITDA of approximately $660 million
  • Preliminary 2022 adjusted EBITDA target of $785 million to $825 million remains unchanged
  • Anticipate revenue in 2022 will exceed the adjusted pre-Covid level of $4.55 billion

Challenges Ahead

  • U.S. results continue to be affected by labor shortages and inflationary wage pressures
  • Pandemic’s ongoing impact on organic growth
  • Rate of recovery may continue to be uneven
  • Wage inflation
  • Ongoing Covid-19 pandemic and related impact to and restrictions on the actions of businesses and consumers, including suppliers and customers

Revenue & Expenses

Visualization of income flow from segment revenue to net income