Pitney Bowes Q3 revenue slightly beats estimates, raises 2026 guidance
Overview
U.S. shipping and mailing solutions firm's Q3 revenue declined 1% yr/yr, slightly beating analyst expectations
Adjusted EPS for Q3 rose 35% and beat analyst expectations
Company repurchased 1 mln shares for $17 mln in Q3
Outlook
Pitney Bowes raises 2026 revenue guidance to $1.83 bln-$1.86 bln from $1.8 bln-$1.86 bln
Company lifts 2026 adjusted free cash flow outlook to $380 mln-$420 mln from $360 mln-$410 mln
Pitney Bowes narrows 2026 adjusted EBIT forecast to $450 mln-$470 mln and EPS to $1.58-$1.67
Result Drivers
MAIL INSTALL BASE - Co said SendTech revenue decline was due to anticipated decreases in mailing install base, partially offset by higher equipment sales
PRODUCT MIX AND TARIFFS - Co said favorable product mix and lower tariff costs helped maintain gross profit despite lower revenue
COST REDUCTIONS - Co said improved segment profitability was driven by cost reductions and lower operating expenses
Company press release:
Key Details
Metric | Beat/Miss | Actual | Consensus Estimate |
Q3 Revenue | Slight Beat* | $456.18 mln | $452.68 mln (5 Analysts) |
Q3 Adjusted EPS | Beat | $0.42 | $0.35 (6 Analysts) |
*Applies to a deviation of less than 1%; not applicable for per-share numbers.
Analyst Coverage
The current average analyst rating on the shares is "hold" and the breakdown of recommendations is 1 "strong buy" or "buy", 4 "hold" and no "sell" or "strong sell"
The average consensus recommendation for the office equipment peer group is "buy."
Wall Street's median 12-month price target for Pitney Bowes Inc. is $18.50, about 6.1% above its October 28 closing price of $17.44
The stock recently traded at 10 times the next 12-month earnings vs. a P/E of 10 three months ago
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