NYSE$BCO
Brinks Co · Q1 2021 earnings
Q1 2021 earnings · · Investor relations
Briefing
Reported strong growth in revenue, operating profit, adjusted EBITDA, and net income, with G4S acquisitions largely integrated and exceeding synergy targets, leading to raised guidance.
Brink's Q1 2021 earnings showcase a robust performance with a 12% increase in revenue driven by acquisitions which offset pandemic headwinds. There was substantial growth in operating profit and adjusted EBITDA, and GAAP net income increased significantly. The company completed the PAI acquisition on April 1 and raised its full-year guidance, expecting accelerated growth in the second half.
- Revenue increased by 12%, with acquisitions compensating for ongoing pandemic challenges.
- GAAP operating profit rose by 135%, and non-GAAP operating profit increased by 43%.
- GAAP net income reached $13 million, a 606% increase, while adjusted EBITDA was $137 million, up by 32%.
- GAAP EPS was $0.25 compared to $0.03, and non-GAAP EPS was $0.82 compared to $0.50.
Headline financials
Revenue & EPS history
Brinks · Revenue · Quarterly
$978M
Forward guidance
The company expects organic and inorganic revenue and profit growth to accelerate through 2021, especially in the second half. Full-year results are anticipated to be supplemented by the acquisition of PAI. At the midpoints of the increased guidance, the company now expects revenue growth of 21%, operating profit growth of 34% and EPS growth of 32%. Adjusted EBITDA is expected to be approximately $705 million at the midpoint, an increase of 25%.
Tailwinds
- Continued economic recovery from pandemic lows.
- Realization of full-year benefits from the G4S acquisitions.
- Sustainability and increased impact of cost reductions.
- Normal seasonality.
- Supplemented by the acquisition of PAI
Headwinds
- Impact of highly inflationary accounting on our Argentina operations
- Potential Non-GAAP adjusting items for which the timing and amounts are currently under review, such as future restructuring actions.
- Changes in cash held for customer obligations.
- Proceeds from the sale of property.
- Equipment and investments in 2021.
Historical earnings impact
How earnings announcements have historically affected this stock's price.
Avg. return before/after earnings
Based on 20 quarterly earnings reports · overlaid with Q1 2021
+1.4%
Avg return
Earnings day
+1.7%
Avg return
5 days after
+3.9%
Avg return
30 days after
59%
40 / 68 earnings
Positive
+20.9%
Q2 2020
Best reaction
-14.4%
Q4 2025
Worst reaction
| Quarter | Report date | Reaction (Day 0) | +5 days | +30 days |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Q1 2026 | +4.5% | +0.7% | -3.3% | |
| Q4 2025 | -14.4% | -8.8% | -25.7% | |
| Q3 2025 | +7.6% | +7.5% | +10.2% | |
| Q1 2025 | -5.3% | -6.9% | -10.4% | |
| Q4 2024 | +1.9% | -6.3% | -7.7% | |
| Q3 2024 | -3.3% | -3.7% | -9.0% | |
| Q2 2024 | -5.6% | -7.4% | +4.2% | |
| Q1 2024 | +6.2% | +6.9% | +11.8% | |
| Q4 2023 | +3.7% | +4.5% | +16.3% | |
| Q3 2023 | +3.5% | +4.9% | +18.7% | |
| Q2 2023 | -1.5% | -0.2% | +3.8% | |
| Q1 2023 | +4.2% | +4.1% | +13.8% | |
| Q4 2022 | +6.7% | +7.2% | +3.8% | |
| Q3 2022 | -3.2% | -0.9% | +0.9% | |
| Q2 2022 | +4.4% | +2.7% | -0.5% | |
| Q1 2022 | +0.2% | +0.7% | +8.3% | |
| Q4 2021 | +3.3% | +2.2% | -2.2% | |
| Q3 2021 | +16.2% | +15.6% | +6.8% | |
| Q2 2021 | -3.8% | -4.6% | -1.4% | |
| Q1 2021 | +4.3% | +3.7% | -2.0% | |
| Q4 2020 | +5.8% | +1.1% | +3.9% | |
| Q3 2020 | -2.5% | +5.5% | +57.1% | |
| Q2 2020 | +20.9% | +13.9% | +31.1% | |
| Q1 2020 | -11.6% | -11.8% | +0.6% | |
| Q4 2019 | -6.5% | -4.6% | -10.5% | |
| Q3 2019 | -0.8% | +2.5% | +4.2% | |
| Q2 2019 | +4.7% | +4.6% | -18.4% | |
| Q1 2019 | -3.3% | -1.3% | -2.5% | |
| Q4 2018 | +0.9% | +3.7% | -2.3% | |
| Q3 2018 | +8.2% | +5.5% | +4.1% | |
| Q2 2018 | +2.4% | +0.5% | -1.1% | |
| Q1 2018 | +0.5% | -1.1% | -7.2% | |
| Q4 2017 | -10.1% | -9.3% | -10.9% | |
| Q3 2017 | -8.9% | -9.9% | -5.1% | |
| Q2 2017 | +12.9% | +10.5% | +6.5% | |
| Q1 2017 | +5.5% | +3.9% | +7.2% | |
| Q4 2016 | +16.1% | +22.5% | +21.2% | |
| Q3 2016 | +8.7% | +5.8% | +20.6% | |
| Q2 2016 | +2.6% | +3.6% | +15.8% | |
| Q1 2016 | -13.1% | — | — | |
| Q4 2015 | -0.1% | — | — | |
| Q3 2015 | -2.8% | — | — | |
| Q2 2015 | +3.5% | — | — | |
| Q1 2015 | +15.6% | — | — | |
| Q4 2014 | +7.4% | — | — | |
| Q3 2014 | -7.2% | — | — | |
| Q2 2014 | +2.7% | — | — | |
| Q1 2014 | +1.0% | — | — | |
| Q4 2013 | -1.3% | — | — | |
| Q3 2013 | +9.2% | — | — | |
| Q2 2013 | -1.2% | — | — | |
| Q1 2013 | +6.1% | — | — | |
| Q4 2012 | -8.6% | — | — | |
| Q3 2012 | -7.2% | — | — | |
| Q2 2012 | +1.8% | — | — | |
| Q1 2012 | +18.1% | — | — | |
| Q4 2010 | +2.0% | — | — | |
| Q4 2011 | +2.0% | — | — | |
| Q3 2011 | -5.3% | — | — | |
| Q2 2011 | +1.9% | — | — | |
| Q1 2010 | -5.9% | — | — | |
| Q1 2011 | +0.1% | — | — | |
| Q4 2008 | -1.1% | — | — | |
| Q3 2010 | +2.8% | — | — | |
| Q3 2009 | +2.8% | — | — | |
| Q2 2010 | -1.5% | — | — | |
| Q2 2009 | -1.5% | — | — | |
| Q4 2009 | -1.5% | — | — |
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