Diebold Nixdorf Inc (DBD)
NYSE:DBD
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Earnings Data
Report Date
Aug 12, 2026Before Open (Confirmed)
Period Ending
2026 (Q2)Consensus EPS Forecast
1.1Last Year’s EPS
0.94Same Quarter Last Year
Moderate Buy
Based on 2 Analysts Ratings
Earnings Call Summary
Earnings Call Sentiment|Positive
The call conveyed broad operational and financial momentum: revenue growth, strong adjusted EBITDA expansion, substantial EPS improvement, improved working capital and continued free cash flow generation alongside strategic account wins across banking and retail. Management acknowledged short-term margin pressure in services from planned investments and retail product margin compression from mix and memory cost headwinds, but provided clear mitigation actions (repricing, supply coverage) and confident guidance for 2026 including FCF and EBITDA targets. Overall, positives (multiple growth and cash-generation metrics, strategic customer wins, balance sheet strength) materially outweigh the limited near-term challenges.Company Guidance
Revenue Growth
Total non-GAAP revenue grew 6% year-over-year to $888 million in Q1 2026, supported by strength in retail, currency and services, with sequential backlog up to ~$790 million.
Adjusted EBITDA and Margin Expansion
Adjusted EBITDA increased 14% year-over-year to $99 million, with adjusted EBITDA margin expanding 80 basis points to 11.2%, reflecting operational execution and higher volume.
Earnings Per Share Improvement
Non-GAAP diluted EPS rose roughly 81% year-over-year to $0.67 in Q1, driven by stronger operating profit and margin expansion.
Free Cash Flow Strength and Conversion
Free cash flow more than tripled year-over-year to approximately $21 million in Q1 (sixth consecutive quarter of positive free cash flow). Full-year FCF guidance of $255M–$270M (roughly +10% at midpoint) and target 50%+ FCF conversion for 2026; company targets $800M cumulative FCF for 2025–2027.
Balance Sheet and Liquidity
Fortress balance sheet with ~$680 million of liquidity at quarter end ($374M cash and equivalents and a fully undrawn $310M revolver) and a net debt leverage ratio of 1.2x; Fitch initiated BB- with stable outlook.
Share Repurchases and Capital Return
Returned $55 million to shareholders in Q1 via repurchase of ~747,000 shares at an average price of $73.66; $117 million remaining under a $200 million repurchase program and commitment to return the majority of FCF to shareholders.
Retail Momentum and Large Wins
Retail revenue grew 26% year-over-year; North America retail up nearly 70% (off a small base). Key wins include a top-10 fuel & convenience retailer for thousands of POS units, initial self-checkout deployment with a large pharmacy chain, and a regional grocer EPOS win. Smart Vision AI deployments with a global retailer to reduce shrink and improve checkout were highlighted.
Banking Product Momentum and Strategic Wins
Core ATM and branch automation traction with wins including a >200 DN Series cash recycler deployment with a major credit union, 100% teller cash recycler install-win with a large U.S. financial institution, FOREX ATM network outsourcing, and a major engagement to modernize transaction processing across thousands of branches.
Manufacturing and Operational Improvements
Lean and continuous improvement produced tangible results: product gross margin expanded (product margin up 60 bps to 26.3% overall; banking product margin 31.4%, +370 bps YoY). Manufacturing footprint reductions: North Canton subassembly footprint down ~40% and Brazil process redesign reduced footprint ~50%, increasing capacity.
Working Capital Improvements
Working capital trends improved with days inventory outstanding reduced by 6 days and days sales outstanding improved by 4 days in Q1, supporting cash flow performance.
DBD Earnings History
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DBD Earnings-Related Price Changes
Report Date | Price 1 Day Before | Price 1 Day After | Percentage Change |
|---|---|---|---|
Apr 30, 2026 | $82.96 | $76.81 | -7.41% |
Feb 12, 2026 | $72.36 | $75.59 | +4.46% |
Nov 05, 2025 | $56.24 | $63.24 | +12.45% |
Aug 06, 2025 | $56.22 | $59.47 | +5.78% |
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FAQ
When does Diebold Nixdorf Inc (DBD) report earnings?
Diebold Nixdorf Inc (DBD) is schdueled to report earning on Aug 12, 2026, Before Open (Confirmed).
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DBD EPS forecast for the fiscal quarter 2026 (Q2) is 1.1.