Brink’s (NYSE:BCO) Issues Q2 2026 Earnings Guidance

Brink’s (NYSE:BCO) updated its second quarter 2026 earnings guidance on Wednesday. The company provided earnings per share guidance of 1.850-2.250 for the period, compared to the consensus earnings per share estimate of 2.010. The company issued revenue guidance of $1.4 billion-$1.4 billion, compared to the consensus revenue estimate of $1.4 billion.

Analysts Set New Price Targets

Several equities research analysts recently commented on the company. The Goldman Sachs Group increased their price objective on Brink’s from $129.00 to $145.00 and gave the company a “buy” rating in a research report on Monday, March 2nd. Truist Financial increased their price objective on Brink’s from $138.00 to $163.00 and gave the company a “buy” rating in a research report on Tuesday, February 10th. Finally, Wall Street Zen raised Brink’s from a “buy” rating to a “strong-buy” rating in a research report on Sunday, March 15th. Three investment analysts have rated the stock with a Buy rating and one has issued a Hold rating to the company. Based on data from MarketBeat, the stock currently has a consensus rating of “Moderate Buy” and a consensus price target of $154.00.

Brink’s Price Performance

BCO traded down $1.30 on Thursday, hitting $107.71. 436,072 shares of the company’s stock traded hands, compared to its average volume of 432,202. The company’s 50 day simple moving average is $109.64 and its 200-day simple moving average is $115.92. The firm has a market cap of $4.43 billion, a price-to-earnings ratio of 22.91 and a beta of 1.08. Brink’s has a one year low of $80.10 and a one year high of $136.37. The company has a current ratio of 1.51, a quick ratio of 1.51 and a debt-to-equity ratio of 9.35.

Brink’s (NYSE:BCO) last issued its earnings results on Wednesday, May 6th. The business services provider reported $1.80 earnings per share (EPS) for the quarter, beating the consensus estimate of $1.59 by $0.21. The company had revenue of $1.38 billion for the quarter, compared to the consensus estimate of $1.36 billion. Brink’s had a return on equity of 89.90% and a net margin of 3.80%.The firm’s quarterly revenue was up 10.3% on a year-over-year basis. During the same quarter last year, the company earned $1.62 EPS. Brink’s has set its Q2 2026 guidance at 1.850-2.250 EPS. As a group, research analysts anticipate that Brink’s will post 8.89 EPS for the current year.

Brink’s Announces Dividend

The company also recently disclosed a quarterly dividend, which will be paid on Monday, June 1st. Shareholders of record on Monday, May 18th will be paid a $0.255 dividend. The ex-dividend date of this dividend is Monday, May 18th. This represents a $1.02 dividend on an annualized basis and a yield of 0.9%. Brink’s’s payout ratio is presently 21.75%.

More Brink’s News

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

• Positive Sentiment: Q1 results topped expectations — EPS $1.80 (beat) and revenue $1.38B, +10% year‑over‑year with 4.5% organic growth; strong top‑ and bottom‑line surprise supports earnings durability. Brink’s Delivers Strong First-Quarter Results with Double-Digit Revenue Growth
• Positive Sentiment: AMS and DRS segments showing momentum — combined AMS/DRS organic growth ~15%, a key driver of revenue and strategic shift toward digital/managed services. BCO Q1 deep dive: AMS/DRS momentum and NCR Atleos acquisition shape outlook
• Positive Sentiment: Improving cash generation — operating cash flow rose by $89M and free cash flow increased by $66M, which supports balance‑sheet flexibility and potential shareholder returns. Brink’s Delivers Strong First-Quarter Results with Double-Digit Revenue Growth
• Positive Sentiment: NCR Atleos acquisition proceeding as planned and expected to close by end of FY2027 — strategic for expanding digital retail/ATM offerings. Brink’s Delivers Strong First-Quarter Results with Double-Digit Revenue Growth
• Neutral Sentiment: Earnings call and transcripts provide color on margin trends, mix and integration plans — useful for modeling but not an immediate catalyst. Brink’s (BCO) Q1 2026 Earnings Transcript
• Neutral Sentiment: Analyst coverage and writeups summarize beats and outlook — helpful for consensus revisions but not a direct price driver by itself. The Brink’s beats top-line and bottom-line estimates; gives Q2 outlook
• Negative Sentiment: Q2 EPS guidance of $1.85–$2.25 has a midpoint below consensus (~$2.01) — the conservative near‑term outlook likely pressured the stock despite the beat. The Brink’s beats top-line and bottom-line estimates; gives Q2 outlook
• Negative Sentiment: Shareholders approved an expanded equity incentive plan — could increase dilution or compensation expense over time, a potential headwind for EPS. Brink’s Shareholders Approve Expanded Equity Incentive Plan
• Negative Sentiment: High reported leverage (debt/equity ~9.35) raises financial risk if growth or margins slip — watch leverage and integration costs from acquisitions.

Institutional Trading of Brink’s

Large investors have recently added to or reduced their stakes in the company. Smartleaf Asset Management LLC increased its position in shares of Brink’s by 150.5% during the 4th quarter. Smartleaf Asset Management LLC now owns 243 shares of the business services provider’s stock valued at $29,000 after purchasing an additional 146 shares during the last quarter. Advisory Services Network LLC bought a new position in shares of Brink’s during the 3rd quarter valued at approximately $33,000. Global Retirement Partners LLC bought a new position in shares of Brink’s during the 4th quarter valued at approximately $39,000. Wexford Capital LP bought a new position in shares of Brink’s during the 3rd quarter valued at approximately $42,000. Finally, Danske Bank A S bought a new position in shares of Brink’s during the 3rd quarter valued at approximately $58,000. Institutional investors own 94.96% of the company’s stock.

About Brink’s

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.