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Brinks (BCO) Q3 2026 earnings results (third quarter 2026)
10-Q filed Nov 4, 2026
Brinks (BCO) reported revenue of $1.4B for the third quarter 2026 (Q3 2026), +3% from a year earlier and -1% from the quarter before. Operating margin was 9.5%, net earnings $14.5M (1.1% of revenue).
Brinks, Q3 2026: revenue $1.4B (+3% year over year), operating margin 9.5%, net earnings $14.5M, operating cash flow $89.6M. The chart follows the revenue to costs, profit and cash.
| Q3 2026 | Amount | Q/Q | Y/Y |
|---|---|---|---|
| Revenue | $1.4B | -1% | +3% |
| Operating profit | $131M | -2% | -14% |
| Net earnings | $14.5M | -67% | -60% |
| Operating cash flow | $89.6M | +145% | -27% |
| Free cash flow | $52.4M | 31× | -32% |
What changed
Revenue was $1.4B in Q3 2026, up 3% year over year and down 1% from the previous quarter.
Operating profit was $0.13B, a 9.5% margin (down 1.9 points year over year). Operating profit fell $0.02B even though revenue rose $0.04B versus Q3 2025, so costs grew faster than sales. Total costs grew 5% against revenue growth of 3%. Net earnings were $0.01B, down 60% year over year. The effective tax rate was 59.0%.
Operating cash flow was $0.09B (down 27% year over year), 543% 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 $0.01B. Capital expenditures of $0.04B left free cash flow of $0.05B.
Questions
What was Brinks' revenue in the third quarter 2026?
Brinks (BCO) reported revenue of $1.4B for the third quarter 2026 (Q3 2026), +3% from a year earlier and -1% from the quarter before.
Was Brinks profitable in the third quarter 2026?
Operating profit was $131M (9.5% of revenue) and net earnings $14.5M.
Source: Brinks 10-Q on SEC EDGAR.