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Dec 31, 2023

Brinks Q4 2023 Earnings Report

Brink's performance was solid, marked by revenue growth and strategic advancements.

Key Takeaways

Brink's Q4 2023 earnings report highlights a 5% increase in revenue, driven by 9% organic growth. The company's focus on higher-margin AMS and DRS offerings, combined with disciplined capital allocation, led to reduced leverage. However, operating profits were impacted by geopolitical and economic uncertainty and slower growth in North America.

Revenue increased by 5% with 9% organic growth.

GAAP operating profit was $102M, while non-GAAP operating profit reached $190M.

GAAP EPS was ($0.13), and non-GAAP EPS was $2.76.

The company repurchased 844,382 shares for $64.2 million, averaging $75.98 per share.

Total Revenue
$1.25B
Previous year: $1.19B
+4.6%
EPS
$2.76
Previous year: $2.1
+31.4%
Gross Profit
$324M
Previous year: $317M
+2.1%
Cash and Equivalents
$1.18B
Previous year: $972M
+21.0%
Free Cash Flow
$393M
Previous year: $228M
+72.1%
Total Assets
$6.6B
Previous year: $6.37B
+3.7%

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Brinks Revenue by Geographic Location

Forward Guidance

The company anticipates mid-single-digit revenue growth and significant EBITDA margin expansion in 2024.

Positive Outlook

  • Revenue between $5,075M and $5,225M
  • Adjusted EBITDA between $935M and $985M
  • Adjusted EBITDA margin between 18.4% and 18.9%
  • Free cash flow before dividends between $415M and $465M
  • EPS from continuing operations attributable to Brink's between $7.30 and $8.00

Challenges Ahead

  • Outlook assumes continuation of current economic trends.
  • Unable to accurately forecast the impact of highly inflationary accounting on Argentina operations.
  • Unable to accurately forecast potential Non-GAAP adjusting items.
  • Unable to forecast changes in cash held for customer obligations.
  • Unable to forecast proceeds from the sale of property, equipment and investments.

Revenue & Expenses

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