Brinks Q4 2020 Earnings Report
Key Takeaways
Brink's Q4 2020 results demonstrated business resilience and strong rebound from the pandemic bottom, with revenue up 9% and GAAP operating profit up 53%. Management expects strong revenue and profit growth in 2021.
Revenue increased by 9%, with organic recovery and acquisitions offsetting pandemic impacts.
GAAP operating profit rose by 53%, and non-GAAP operating profit increased by 26%.
GAAP operating margin improved to 11%, up 320 bps, while non-GAAP operating margin reached 14.2%, up 180 bps.
GAAP EPS was $0.50, and non-GAAP EPS was $1.64, a 39% increase.
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Forward Guidance
Brink’s expects strong growth in its financial results as it moves through 2021, with revenue and profit growth continuing to accelerate, especially in the second half.
Positive Outlook
- Continued retail recovery from pandemic lows
- Realization of full-year benefits from the G4S acquisitions
- Sustainability of cost reductions
- Expect revenue growth of 17% (midpoints of non-GAAP guidance)
- Operating profit growth of 30% (midpoints of non-GAAP guidance)
Challenges Ahead
- Impact of highly inflationary accounting on Argentina operations
- Potential Non-GAAP adjusting items
- Future restructuring actions
- Changes in cash held for customer obligations
- Proceeds from the sale of property, equipment and investments in 2021
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