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NCR Atleos, LLC (NATL)
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Outperform 71 (OpenAI - 5.2)
Rating:71Outperform
Price Target:
$53.00
▲(12.19% Upside)
Action:UpgradedDate:03/03/26
The score is driven primarily by improving financial performance and durable cash generation, supported by strong technical momentum. Valuation is reasonable but not particularly cheap at ~21x earnings and lacks dividend support. Earnings call commentary adds a positive tilt via reaffirmed guidance, margin expansion, and expected free-cash-flow conversion improvement, balanced by tariff and network-transaction headwinds.
Positive Factors
Strong cash generation
Consistent operating cash flow in the mid-$300M range and FCF of $239M in 2025 provide durable funding for capital needs, debt reduction, and service-led growth. Reliable cash conversion supports strategic investments in ATMaaS and software, reducing reliance on external financing over multiple years.
Shift to recurring ATMaaS revenue
Rapid ATM-as-a-Service growth and expanding ARR transition revenue mix toward higher-margin, contractually recurring flows. This structural shift increases revenue visibility, improves lifetime customer economics, and supports multi-year service revenue compounding even if transaction volumes fluctuate.
Completed separation from legacy NCR
Finishing the IT and legal separation from legacy NCR removes legacy operational constraints and reduces integration drag. Independent systems and legal entities improve agility for contracts, product development, and targeted cost control, supporting clearer strategic execution over the medium term.
Negative Factors
Historic leverage risk
Although leverage materially improved to a lower 2025 level, the company’s equity cushion remains thin after prior extreme leverage. This legacy balance-sheet sensitivity reduces resilience to demand shocks, constrains capital allocation flexibility, and raises refinancing and covenant risk if cash generation weakens.
Network segment exposure
Network revenues remain exposed to policy and macro shifts (prepaid payroll-card declines) and to hardware tariff cost pressure. Such structural sensitivities can compress margins and slow revenue growth in the network business, limiting the predictability of what has historically been a core volume-driven segment.
Thin margins & volatile growth
Net margins remain thin despite margin improvements, and revenue has been only steady to modestly rising with past volatility (loss in 2023). Limited margin buffer and inconsistent top-line expansion constrain reinvestment capacity and increase sensitivity to cost shocks or slower adoption of higher-margin services.

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NCR Atleos, LLC Business Overview & Revenue Model

Company DescriptionNCR Atleos Corporation, a financial technology company, provides self-directed banking solutions to financial institutions, merchants, manufacturers, retailers, and consumers in the United States, rest of the Americas, Europe, the Middle East, Africa, and the Asia Pacific. It operates through three segments: Self-Service Banking; Network; and Telecommunications & Technology (T&T). The company offers solutions, including a line of automated teller machine (ATM) hardware and software, as well as elated installation, maintenance, and managed and professional services; and ATM as a service to manage and run for financial institutions that include back office, cash management, software management, and ATM deployment. It also provides network of ATMs and multi-functioning financial services kiosks for financial institutions, financial technology companies, neobanks, and retailers; Allpoint network which provides cash withdrawal and deposit access to credit unions, banks, digital banks, fintechs, stored-value debit card issuers, and other consumer financial services providers; and ATM branding solutions to financial institutions, ATM management and services to retailers and other businesses, and LibertyX solution which gives consumers the ability to buy and sell Bitcoin. In addition, the company offers managed network and infrastructure services to enterprise clients across various industries through communications service providers and technology manufacturers; and professional, field, and remote services for modern network technologies, including software-defined wide area networking, network functions virtualization, wireless local area networks, optical networking, and edge networks. NCR Atleos Corporation was founded in 1884 and is headquartered in Atlanta, Georgia.
How the Company Makes MoneyNCR Atleos, LLC generates revenue through multiple streams, primarily by offering subscription-based services that include cloud solutions for data analytics and payment processing. These services are designed to provide businesses with insights and tools necessary for effective decision-making. Key revenue streams include recurring subscription fees from clients utilizing their cloud-based platforms, transaction fees from payment processing services, and revenue from professional services such as consulting and system integration. Additionally, partnerships with major retail and hospitality brands enhance NATL's market reach, allowing for increased customer acquisition and retention, which further contributes to its overall earnings.

NCR Atleos, LLC Earnings Call Summary

Earnings Call Date:Nov 05, 2025
(Q3-2025)
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Next Earnings Date:May 18, 2026
Earnings Call Sentiment Positive
The earnings call highlights significant achievements in financial performance, segment growth, and strategic initiatives, despite facing challenges such as tariffs and a decline in prepaid payroll card transactions.
Q3-2025 Updates
Positive Updates
Separation from Legacy NCR Completed
Successfully bifurcated or duplicated 140 years of IT systems and hardware, separated hundreds of global locations, established dozens of new legal entities, and migrated over 700 critical customer connections.
Solid Financial Performance
Achieved 6% core top line growth, 7% increase in EBITDA, and 22% earnings per share growth in Q3 2025.
Self-Service Banking Segment Success
Revenue grew 11% year-over-year, with 25% growth in hardware deliveries and 5% growth in services and software.
ATM-as-a-Service Growth
37% growth year-over-year with $195 million in total contract value bookings, and ARR expected to exceed $300 million by year-end.
Network Segment Expansion
Machine count grew to approximately 81,000 units, with a 2% year-over-year increase in ARPU.
Negative Updates
Tariffs Impact
Tariffs could impact the business by $25 million this year, with uncertainty on future tariff rates affecting forecasts.
Challenges in Network Segment
Lower prepaid payroll card transactions impacting revenue, with a 1% year-over-year decline in segment revenue.
Company Guidance
During the NCR Atleos Q3 2025 earnings call, guidance emphasized maintaining consistent financial performance and capital allocation to ensure growth. The company has achieved a targeted leverage level of 3x and aims to reduce it to about 2.8x by year-end. Although share repurchases were restricted in Q3, they plan to commence in the upcoming trading window. Atleos reported a 6% core top-line growth, driven by a 24% increase in hardware revenue and a 37% growth in ATM-as-a-Service. Profitability was at the high end of expectations, with EBITDA margins expanding by 40 basis points to 19.5%. The self-service banking segment saw an 11% revenue increase, with significant profit growth and margins up 220 basis points. The company anticipates substantial free cash flow conversion improvement in 2026, approaching 35% of adjusted EBITDA. For the network segment, revenue was down 1% due to lower payroll card transactions, but the overall rolling 12-month ARPU increased slightly. Atleos reaffirmed its 2025 guidance, expecting free cash flow conversion to exceed 30% and adjusted EBITDA to hit the lower end of the guided range.

NCR Atleos, LLC Financial Statement Overview

Summary
Improving fundamentals with steady-to-modestly rising revenue and a strong profitability rebound (loss in 2023 to $91M net income in 2024 and $162M in 2025). Cash generation is consistently solid (mid-$300M operating cash flow; $239M free cash flow in 2025). The main constraint is balance-sheet risk: leverage improved materially in 2025, but prior years’ extreme leverage and a thin margin profile increase sensitivity if conditions weaken.
Income Statement
68
Positive
Revenue has been steady to modestly rising from 2023–2025 (2025 up slightly vs. 2024), and profitability improved meaningfully with net income rebounding from a loss in 2023 to $91M in 2024 and $162M in 2025. Gross margin also trended up (about 22% in 2022–2023 to ~24% in 2024–2025), supporting earnings resilience. Offsetting this, net margins remain thin (~3.7% in 2025) and results show some volatility (notably the 2023 loss), which limits the score.
Balance Sheet
61
Positive
Leverage appears improved in 2025, with debt-to-equity dropping to ~0.56 versus very elevated levels in 2023–2024 (around 11x), which is a major positive shift for financial risk. Total assets have been relatively stable, and return on equity is high in 2024–2025, reflecting improved profitability on a relatively small equity base. The key weakness is the historical balance-sheet risk signaled by the prior two years’ extreme leverage and low equity cushion, which increases sensitivity if operating conditions soften.
Cash Flow
74
Positive
Cash generation is solid and consistent: operating cash flow has held in the mid-$300M range in 2023–2025, and free cash flow improved to $239M in 2025. Free cash flow also covers a majority of net income (about 67% in 2025), indicating earnings are translating reasonably well into cash. The main negatives are year-to-year free-cash-flow volatility (down in 2024 before rebounding in 2025) and only moderate cash coverage versus the company’s overall capital base, suggesting limited room for error if cash needs rise.
BreakdownDec 2025Dec 2024Dec 2023Dec 2022Dec 2021
Income Statement
Total Revenue4.35B4.32B4.19B4.13B3.55B
Gross Profit1.06B1.03B933.00M919.00M892.00M
EBITDA736.00M449.00M451.00M447.00M459.00M
Net Income162.00M91.00M-134.00M108.00M186.00M
Balance Sheet
Total Assets5.67B5.55B5.74B5.77B5.58B
Cash, Cash Equivalents and Short-Term Investments456.00M419.00M339.00M293.00M238.00M
Total Debt225.00M3.05B3.12B884.00M1.46B
Total Liabilities5.27B5.29B5.45B2.51B3.24B
Stockholders Equity403.00M260.00M284.00M3.26B2.33B
Cash Flow
Free Cash Flow239.00M205.00M223.00M177.00M338.00M
Operating Cash Flow356.00M344.00M355.00M274.00M449.00M
Investing Cash Flow-116.00M-135.00M-316.00M-417.00M-2.49B
Financing Cash Flow-253.00M-134.00M31.00M183.00M2.35B

NCR Atleos, LLC Technical Analysis

Technical Analysis Sentiment
Positive
Last Price47.24
Price Trends
50DMA
39.95
Positive
100DMA
38.51
Positive
200DMA
35.71
Positive
Market Momentum
MACD
1.93
Negative
RSI
71.87
Negative
STOCH
92.92
Negative
Evaluating momentum and price trends is crucial in stock analysis to make informed investment decisions. For NATL, the sentiment is Positive. The current price of 47.24 is above the 20-day moving average (MA) of 42.12, above the 50-day MA of 39.95, and above the 200-day MA of 35.71, indicating a bullish trend. The MACD of 1.93 indicates Negative momentum. The RSI at 71.87 is Negative, neither overbought nor oversold. The STOCH value of 92.92 is Negative, not indicating any strong overbought or oversold conditions. Overall, these indicators collectively point to a Positive sentiment for NATL.

NCR Atleos, LLC Risk Analysis

NCR Atleos, LLC disclosed 47 risk factors in its most recent earnings report. NCR Atleos, LLC reported the most risks in the "Finance & Corporate" category.
Finance & Corporate - Financial and accounting risks. Risks related to the execution of corporate activity and strategy
Latest Risks Added 0 New Risks

NCR Atleos, LLC Peers Comparison

Overall Rating
UnderperformOutperform
Sector (61)
Financial Indicators
Name
Overall Rating
Market Cap
P/E Ratio
ROE
Dividend Yield
Revenue Growth
EPS Growth
71
Outperform
$3.54B17.2954.98%-0.14%
71
Outperform
$2.25B83.9610.68%17.77%-76.05%
66
Neutral
$3.35B57.315.45%
66
Neutral
$2.45B19.1616.84%7.35%2.44%
65
Neutral
$2.81B26.419.32%-2.86%985.78%
61
Neutral
$37.18B12.37-10.20%1.83%8.50%-7.62%
53
Neutral
$2.18B168.716.29%7.36%-40.62%
* Technology Sector Average
Performance Comparison
Ticker
Company Name
Price
Change
% Change
NATL
NCR Atleos, LLC
47.24
22.04
87.46%
AGYS
Agilysys
80.01
-1.60
-1.96%
RNG
RingCentral
39.17
11.20
40.04%
ALRM
Alarm
50.12
-9.62
-16.10%
BL
BlackLine
37.04
-10.93
-22.79%
DBD
Diebold Nixdorf Inc
80.00
36.69
84.71%

NCR Atleos, LLC Corporate Events

Business Operations and StrategyDelistings and Listing ChangesM&A TransactionsPrivate Placements and Financing
Brink’s to Acquire NCR Atleos in $6.6 Billion Merger
Positive
Feb 26, 2026

On February 26, 2026, NCR Atleos and The Brink’s Company announced a definitive merger agreement under which Brink’s will acquire NCR Atleos in a cash-and-stock transaction valued at about $6.6 billion, including assumed debt. The deal, unanimously approved by both boards and expected to close in the first quarter of 2027, will give NCR Atleos shareholders $30 in cash and 0.1574 Brink’s shares per NATL share, implying a 24% premium to NCR Atleos’ prior-day closing price.

The transaction will create a leading financial technology infrastructure group by combining Brink’s global cash management and route-based logistics with NCR Atleos’ large installed ATM base, software and ATMaaS outsourcing platform. Brink’s expects the combined company to generate roughly $10 billion in annual revenue, deliver at least 35% earnings-per-share accretion and realize about $200 million in annual run-rate cost synergies within three years, while using the enlarged cash flow to deleverage and expand in higher-margin ATM managed services and digital retail solutions.

Under the merger structure, NCR Atleos will become a wholly owned subsidiary of Brink’s through two sequential mergers, and its stock will be delisted from the New York Stock Exchange upon closing. Equity awards held by NCR Atleos employees will largely be converted into Brink’s-based awards on adjusted terms, while outstanding stock options in the money will be cashed out based on the merger consideration, reinforcing alignment between the workforce and the future combined entity.

Completion of the deal remains subject to shareholder approvals at both companies, expiration of antitrust waiting periods, various domestic and foreign regulatory and money-transmitter clearances, and customary conditions around accuracy of representations and the absence of material adverse effects. The merger agreement restricts both sides from soliciting competing bids but permits each board, under defined “superior proposal” or intervening event scenarios, to change its recommendation or terminate the agreement, subject to reciprocal termination fees of $145 million for NCR Atleos and $175 million for Brink’s.

Brink’s has secured $4.5 billion in committed bridge financing to fund the cash component and refinance debt, with plans to use the combined entity’s strong free cash flow to reduce leverage to a targeted 2.0–3.0 times range by the end of 2027. Governance arrangements include retaining Brink’s CEO Mark Eubanks and CFO Kurt McMaken in their roles and adding one mutually agreed independent NCR Atleos director to the Brink’s board, signaling a measured integration of leadership as the company seeks to scale its global ATM and digital retail services footprint.

The most recent analyst rating on (NATL) stock is a Buy with a $45.00 price target. To see the full list of analyst forecasts on NCR Atleos, LLC stock, see the NATL Stock Forecast page.

Business Operations and StrategyExecutive/Board Changes
NCR Atleos Extends Executive Non-Compete Terms, Adjusts Equity
Neutral
Dec 19, 2025

On December 17, 2025, NCR Atleos Corporation’s Compensation and Human Resource Committee approved a new standalone restrictive covenant agreement for several senior executives, including its CEO, CFO, COO and General Counsel, extending their post-employment non-competition obligations to 24 months to provide stronger and more consistent protection for the company’s trade secrets. The committee also accelerated by roughly two months the vesting date of one-third of the executives’ outstanding time-based 2024 and 2025 restricted stock unit awards to December 19, 2025, while leaving all other terms, including the original one-year post-vesting holding period, unchanged, thereby adjusting executive equity incentives without altering longer-term retention conditions.

The most recent analyst rating on (NATL) stock is a Buy with a $45.00 price target. To see the full list of analyst forecasts on NCR Atleos, LLC stock, see the NATL Stock Forecast page.

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Disclaimer

This AI Analyst Stock Report is automatically generated by our AI systems using advanced algorithms and publicly available financial, technical, and market data. While the information provided aims to be accurate and insightful, it is intended for informational purposes only and should not be considered financial advice. Any content created by an AI (Artificial Intelligence) system may contain inaccuracies and/or contain errors. Investing in stocks carries inherent risks, and past performance is not indicative of future results. This report does not account for your personal financial circumstances, objectives, or risk tolerance. Always conduct your own research or consult with a qualified financial advisor before making investment decisions. The analysis and recommendations provided are based on historical and current data and may not fully reflect future market conditions or unexpected developments. Neither the creators of this report nor its affiliated entities guarantee the accuracy, completeness, or reliability of the information presented. Use this report at your own discretion and risk.Date of analysis: Mar 03, 2026