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Brinks (BCO) Q1 2026 earnings results (first quarter 2026)
10-Q filed May 6, 2026
Brinks (BCO) reported revenue of $1.4B for the first quarter 2026 (Q1 2026), +10% from a year earlier and -0.3% from the quarter before. Operating margin was 8.0%, net earnings $32.1M (2.3% of revenue).
Brinks, Q1 2026: revenue $1.4B (+10% year over year), operating margin 8.0%, net earnings $32.1M, operating cash flow $28.7M. The chart follows the revenue to costs, profit and cash.
| Q1 2026 | Amount | Q/Q | Y/Y |
|---|---|---|---|
| Revenue | $1.4B | -0.3% | +10% |
| Operating profit | $110M | -39% | -7% |
| Net earnings | $32.1M | -53% | -38% |
| Operating cash flow | $28.7M | -92% | — |
What changed
Revenue was $1.4B in Q1 2026, up 10% year over year and roughly flat from the previous quarter.
Operating profit was $0.11B, a 8.0% margin (down 1.5 points year over year). Operating profit fell $0.01B even though revenue rose $0.13B versus Q1 2025, so costs grew faster than sales. Total costs grew 12% against revenue growth of 10%. The fastest-growing cost line was Other operating costs (+31%). Net earnings were $0.03B, down 38% year over year. The effective tax rate was 24.0%.
Operating cash flow was $0.03B, 82% of net income including minority interests. Non-cash charges added back $0.08B of depreciation and amortization and $0.01B of share-based compensation. Working capital and other items used $0.09B. Capital expenditures of $0.04B exceeded it, leaving free cash flow of −$0.01B.
Questions
What was Brinks' revenue in the first quarter 2026?
Brinks (BCO) reported revenue of $1.4B for the first quarter 2026 (Q1 2026), +10% from a year earlier and -0.3% from the quarter before.
Was Brinks profitable in the first quarter 2026?
Operating profit was $110M (8.0% of revenue) and net earnings $32.1M.
Source: Brinks 10-Q on SEC EDGAR.