Brink’s (NYSE:BCO) Hits New 1-Year High Following Strong Earnings

Shares of Brink’s Company (The) (NYSE:BCO) hit a new 52-week high during trading on Thursday after the company announced better than expected quarterly earnings. The company traded as high as $134.40 and last traded at $134.5490, with a volume of 268244 shares traded. The stock had previously closed at $129.58.

The business services provider reported $2.54 earnings per share (EPS) for the quarter, beating analysts’ consensus estimates of $2.47 by $0.07. The business had revenue of $1.38 billion during the quarter, compared to analyst estimates of $1.35 billion. Brink’s had a return on equity of 93.16% and a net margin of 3.31%.The business’s revenue for the quarter was up 9.1% compared to the same quarter last year. During the same quarter in the previous year, the firm posted $2.12 EPS.

Brink’s Dividend Announcement

The company also recently declared a quarterly dividend, which will be paid on Monday, March 2nd. Stockholders of record on Monday, February 2nd will be given a dividend of $0.255 per share. The ex-dividend date is Monday, February 2nd. This represents a $1.02 annualized dividend and a dividend yield of 0.8%. Brink’s’s dividend payout ratio is currently 26.09%.

Brink’s announced that its board has authorized a share buyback program on Thursday, December 11th that permits the company to repurchase $750.00 million in outstanding shares. This repurchase authorization permits the business services provider to buy up to 15.4% of its shares through open market purchases. Shares repurchase programs are generally an indication that the company’s leadership believes its shares are undervalued.

Key Stories Impacting Brink’s

Here are the key news stories impacting Brink’s this week:

• Positive Sentiment: Reported quarterly outperformance: Brink’s released Q4 results showing adjusted EPS of $2.54, beating consensus and revenue modestly above estimates; management highlighted organic growth and record cash generation and reduced net leverage to ~2.7x adjusted EBITDA. Read More.
• Positive Sentiment: Transformational M&A: Brink’s agreed to acquire NCR Atleos in a cash-and-stock transaction valued at ~$6.6 billion, positioning the company as a larger financial-technology infrastructure player and creating revenue/capability synergies in ATM and payments services — a likely driver of the stock rally. Read More.
• Neutral Sentiment: Strong cash flow and growth metrics were highlighted in the earnings release (cash from operations $640M; free cash flow $436M; AMS/DRS organic growth of 22%), supporting financing capacity for deals but requiring validation over time. Read More.
• Neutral Sentiment: Guidance update: the company issued Q1 revenue guidance roughly in the $1.3B–$1.4B range (near consensus); EPS guidance text in the feed was unclear — investors should watch management commentary and the conference call for clarity. (See slides/call). Read More.
• Negative Sentiment: GAAP vs. adjusted earnings nuance: one report noted a GAAP EPS figure ($1.62) that missed expectations while revenue beat, indicating non-recurring items or adjustments materially affect headline EPS — investors should parse adjusted vs. GAAP results and margins. Read More.
• Negative Sentiment: Deal-size and financing risk: a $6.6B acquisition will raise questions about how Brink’s finances the purchase (debt vs. stock), potential near-term leverage/dilution and integration execution — possible pressure on credit metrics and multiple until synergies are proven. Read More.

Wall Street Analyst Weigh In

Separately, Truist Financial raised their price target on shares of Brink’s from $138.00 to $163.00 and gave the company a “buy” rating in a research note on Tuesday, February 10th. Two equities research analysts have rated the stock with a Buy rating and one has issued a Hold rating to the company’s stock. Based on data from MarketBeat.com, the company currently has an average rating of “Moderate Buy” and an average target price of $163.00.

Insider Activity at Brink’s

In related news, insider Michael E. Sweeney sold 1,418 shares of the business’s stock in a transaction that occurred on Monday, December 15th. The stock was sold at an average price of $119.50, for a total transaction of $169,451.00. Following the sale, the insider owned 5,755 shares of the company’s stock, valued at $687,722.50. The trade was a 19.77% decrease in their ownership of the stock. The sale was disclosed in a document filed with the Securities & Exchange Commission, which is available at the SEC website. 0.49% of the stock is owned by corporate insiders.

Hedge Funds Weigh In On Brink’s

Hedge funds have recently modified their holdings of the company. Royal Bank of Canada lifted its holdings in shares of Brink’s by 10.9% in the first quarter. Royal Bank of Canada now owns 54,678 shares of the business services provider’s stock valued at $4,711,000 after buying an additional 5,359 shares during the period. MIRAE ASSET GLOBAL ETFS HOLDINGS Ltd. lifted its holdings in Brink’s by 3.4% in the 1st quarter. MIRAE ASSET GLOBAL ETFS HOLDINGS Ltd. now owns 26,098 shares of the business services provider’s stock valued at $2,249,000 after acquiring an additional 852 shares during the last quarter. United Services Automobile Association bought a new position in shares of Brink’s during the 1st quarter valued at about $257,000. CWM LLC boosted its position in shares of Brink’s by 53.8% during the 2nd quarter. CWM LLC now owns 512 shares of the business services provider’s stock valued at $46,000 after purchasing an additional 179 shares in the last quarter. Finally, State of New Jersey Common Pension Fund D grew its stake in shares of Brink’s by 7.6% in the 2nd quarter. State of New Jersey Common Pension Fund D now owns 22,586 shares of the business services provider’s stock worth $2,017,000 after purchasing an additional 1,600 shares during the last quarter. 94.96% of the stock is currently owned by institutional investors and hedge funds.

Brink’s Price Performance

The firm has a market capitalization of $5.65 billion, a P/E ratio of 34.75 and a beta of 1.09. The business’s fifty day moving average is $125.04 and its 200 day moving average is $117.57. The company has a current ratio of 1.46, a quick ratio of 1.46 and a debt-to-equity ratio of 9.14.

Brink’s Company Profile

The Brink’s Company (NYSE: BCO) is a global leader in secure logistics and cash management solutions. The company provides a comprehensive suite of services that span armored transportation, cash-in-transit (CIT), ATM services, smart safe solutions, and valuables storage. Through its network of service centers and armored vehicles, Brink’s ensures the safe and efficient movement of currency, precious metals, and other high-value assets for banks, retailers, mints, and government agencies.

Brink’s armored transport operations are complemented by technology-driven cash management offerings, including deposit automation and secure vaulting.