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Diebold Nixdorf, Inc.: Q1 FY2026 earnings call

What management said about Q1 FY2026, from the documents filed with the SEC on 30 April 2026: press release. Guidance figures: 4 kept. The quarter’s numbers.

Key takeaways

  • Revenue rose six percent: Net sales were $891.8 million on a GAAP basis, up 6.0%, and $888.2 million non-GAAP, up 5.6%, against $841.1 million a year earlier. Source
  • Adjusted EBITDA grew 13.5%: Adjusted EBITDA was $99.1 million against $87.3 million, and its margin was 11.2% against 10.4%. GAAP net income was $5.5 million. Source
  • EPS rose on both bases: Diluted GAAP EPS was $0.14 against $(0.22) a year earlier. Adjusted EPS, excluding foreign exchange, was $0.67 against $0.37. Source
  • Full-year 2026 guidance reaffirmed: Full-year 2026 ranges for revenue, adjusted EBITDA, free cash flow and adjusted EPS were reaffirmed without change from the February release. Source
  • Retail revenue up 26.5%: Retail revenue was $267.6 million against $211.6 million. Retail services rose 15.4% and retail products rose 42.9%. Source
  • Free cash flow $20.7 million: Operating cash flow was $31.7 million, against $15.7 million. Free cash flow was $20.7 million, against $6.1 million, after capital expenditure and capitalized software. Source

“The first quarter was another period of solid execution and continued momentum, reflecting the disciplined operating rhythm we have established across the business.”

Octavio Marquez, Diebold Nixdorf president and chief executive officer

Guidance

AreaPeriodFigureAgainst last quarter
Total revenue Sourcefull-year 2026$3.86B - $3.94BKept
Adjusted EBITDA (non-GAAP) Sourcefull-year 2026$510M - $535MKept
Free cash flow (non-GAAP) Sourcefull-year 2026$255M - $270MKept
Adjusted earnings per share (non-GAAP) Sourcefull-year 2026$5.25 - $5.75Kept

What changed from last quarter

  • Guidance kept: Full-year 2026 guidance ranges were reaffirmed without change from the February 2026 release. Source
  • New: The company began winding down a non-core APMEA business in Q1 2026, with completion expected by the end of 2026. Source
  • New: Fitch Ratings initiated coverage of the company at BB- with a stable rating view. Source
  • New: The company was selected for inclusion in the S&P SmallCap 600 Index. Source

Results and growth drivers

  • Revenue rose six percent: Net sales were $891.8 million on a GAAP basis, up 6.0%, and $888.2 million non-GAAP, up 5.6%, against $841.1 million a year earlier. Source
  • Adjusted EBITDA grew 13.5%: Adjusted EBITDA was $99.1 million against $87.3 million, and its margin was 11.2% against 10.4%. GAAP net income was $5.5 million. Source
  • EPS rose on both bases: Diluted GAAP EPS was $0.14 against $(0.22) a year earlier. Adjusted EPS, excluding foreign exchange, was $0.67 against $0.37. Source
  • Full-year 2026 guidance reaffirmed: Full-year 2026 ranges for revenue, adjusted EBITDA, free cash flow and adjusted EPS were reaffirmed without change from the February release. Source

Segments and regions

  • Retail revenue up 26.5%: Retail revenue was $267.6 million against $211.6 million. Retail services rose 15.4% and retail products rose 42.9%. Source
  • Retail growth above twenty percent: Management said Retail revenue grew more than 20% year over year, with progress in North America and continued activity throughout Europe. Source
  • Banking revenue slightly lower: Banking revenue was $624.2 million, down 0.8%. Banking services rose 2.3% to $391.1 million, while banking products fell 5.7% to $233.1 million. Source

“We generated positive free cash flow for the sixth consecutive quarter, maintained our fortress balance sheet and continued investing in service performance and innovation.”

Octavio Marquez, Diebold Nixdorf president and chief executive officer

Products and customers

  • Retail point-of-sale and pharmacy wins: Wins included a point-of-sale refresh with a large fuel and convenience chain, a large pharmacy chain, and a regional U.S. grocer. Source
  • JN Bank self-service network expanded: The self-service network of JN Bank was expanded across Jamaica with advanced cash recycling. The release gives no unit count. Source
  • FOREX goes live on automation: FOREX, a Nordic travel money and foreign exchange provider, went live with Branch Automation Solutions for end-to-end ATM network management. Source

Costs, margins and pricing

  • Gross margin roughly flat: GAAP gross margin was 23.9% against 24.1%, down 20 basis points. Non-GAAP gross margin was 25.4% against 25.3%, up 10 basis points. Source
  • Restructuring charges excluded again: Restructuring and other savings initiative expenses were $24.0 million against $20.0 million. A $6.7 million non-core APMEA entity item was also excluded from adjusted EBITDA. Source
  • Product margins diverged by segment: Non-GAAP banking product gross margin rose to 31.4% from 27.6%, while retail product gross margin fell to 16.6% from 20.3%. Source

Demand and the order book

  • Backlog rose sequentially: Management said backlog increased sequentially in the quarter. The release does not state a backlog amount. Source
  • Western European banking product win: Core ATM and Branch Automation Solutions were said to be gaining traction globally, including a product win for a major cash services provider in Western Europe. Source
  • Cash recycling and India pipeline: Large cash recycling projects in several new markets were noted, along with a growing pipeline and backlog in India for Fit-for-Purpose devices. Source

Cash, capital and returns

  • Free cash flow $20.7 million: Operating cash flow was $31.7 million, against $15.7 million. Free cash flow was $20.7 million, against $6.1 million, after capital expenditure and capitalized software. Source
  • Share repurchases of about $55 million: The company repurchased shares for about $55 million in the quarter, leaving about $117 million on the $200 million program. Source
  • Net debt rose from year-end: Net debt was $596.3 million at March 31, 2026, against $554.3 million at December 31, 2025, as cash and short-term investments fell to $373.6 million. Source

Ratings and index inclusion

  • Fitch initiates BB- rating: Fitch Ratings initiated the company at BB- with a stable rating view, citing continued progress in strengthening its financial profile. Source
  • Added to S&P SmallCap 600: The company was selected for the S&P SmallCap 600 Index, which applies liquidity and financial criteria. Source

Coming up, as management said on 30 April 2026

  • APMEA wind-down to finish: Management expects the wind-down of the non-core APMEA business to be completed by the end of 2026. Source

Figures management reported

FigureReported
Gross margin Source23.9% GAAP; 25.4% non-GAAP
Segment revenue: Banking Source$624.2 million, down 0.8%
Segment revenue: Retail Source$267.6 million, up 26.5%
Backlog Sourceincreased sequentially

Risks management discussed

  • Operational: A non-core APMEA entity contributed a loss to EBITDA of about 1.2% of consolidated EBITDA in Q1 2026, and its wind-down is under way. Source
  • Financial: Foreign exchange results were driven by non-cash unrealized losses on non-dollar intercompany loans, which management said did not affect core operations. Source

Earlier plans management reported on

  • Not stated: The 2026 revenue, adjusted EBITDA, free cash flow and adjusted EPS ranges were kept at the prior release figures. Source

Other quarters

Summarised with AI from the documents the company filed with the SEC. Every point is checked against the filing before it is shown: management’s own words word for word, figures against the line or table row they come from. A point that fails the check is left out. Source opens the filing at that line.