Brinks Q3 2024 Earnings Report
Key Takeaways
Brink's Q3 2024 results showed a 3% revenue increase, driven by 26% organic growth in ATM managed services and digital retail solutions. However, a strengthening US dollar and cyclical market headwinds in global services partially offset this growth. Profits were affected by these revenue factors and the timing of a large security loss. Cash generation improved through better capital efficiency and working capital management.
Delivered strong 26% organic growth in AMS and DRS, driven by customer demand and whitespace opportunities.
Higher-margin, recurring revenue businesses (AMS and DRS) now represent over 23% of total company revenue.
Growth was partially offset by a strengthening US dollar and cyclical market headwinds in the global services business.
Cash generation improved through better capital efficiency and working capital management, offset by foreign currency volatility and cash taxes.
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Forward Guidance
Brink's updated its full-year 2024 Non-GAAP outlook, reflecting the impact of currency and market headwinds in global services. AMS and DRS organic growth is now expected to be above 20%.
Positive Outlook
- Revenues are expected to be $5,000 - 5,050 million.
- Adjusted EBITDA is projected to be $900 - 920 million.
- Adjusted EBITDA margin is expected to be approximately 18.1%.
- Free cash flow before dividends is anticipated to be $320 - 360 million.
- EPS from continuing operations attributable to Brink's is estimated to be $6.50 - 6.80.
Challenges Ahead
- Guidance reflects the impact of currency and market headwinds in global services.
- Outlook is based on management's current assumptions regarding difficult-to-forecast variables.
- Guidance assumes the continuation of current economic trends and does not contemplate a significant economic downturn.
- Revenues are presented in accordance with GAAP.
- Non-GAAP outlook amounts cannot be reconciled to GAAP without unreasonable effort due to forecasting challenges.
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