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NCR Atleos Corp.: Q3 FY2026 earnings call

What management said about Q3 FY2026, from the documents filed with the SEC on 4 November 2026: press release. The quarter’s numbers.

Key takeaways

  • Revenue down 2%, net income up: Q3 consolidated revenue was $1,099 million, down from $1,121 million. Net income attributable to Atleos rose to $97 million from $26 million, and diluted EPS was $1.27 against $0.34. Source
  • Adjusted EBITDA up 10%: Adjusted EBITDA was $241 million against $219 million, with margin of 21.9% against 19.5%. Nine-month Adjusted EBITDA was $667 million, up 12% from $594 million. Source
  • Network profit slipped on timing: Network Adjusted EBITDA was $91 million, down 2% from $93 million, with margin of 28.3% against 28.4%. The release attributes the decline to timing of other initiatives. Source
  • Recurring share of revenue rose: Recurring revenue was $782 million against $783 million a year earlier, and 71% of total revenue against 70%. Source
  • Gross margin rose to 25.8%: Gross profit was $283 million, or 25.8% of revenue, against $271 million, or 24.2%. Adjusted gross profit was $304 million, or 27.7% of revenue, against 26.5%. Source
  • Adjusted free cash flow higher: Adjusted free cash flow-unrestricted was $156 million in Q3, against $124 million. For the nine months it was $159 million, against $114 million. Source
  • Net leverage ratio down to 2.47x: The net leverage ratio was 2.47x against 2.99x. Adjusted net debt was $2,233 million, against $2,457 million, with long-term borrowings of $2,455 million and cash of $311 million at September 30. Source
  • Close now expected January 2027: The release says the transaction is now expected to close in early January 2027. The second-quarter release had said early in the first quarter of 2027. Source

“In the first nine months, service and software business paced our growth and our productivity efforts more than offset fuel and memory costs and pushed profit margins higher.”

Tim Oliver, Atleos’ Chief Executive Officer

Quarter results and profit

  • Revenue down 2%, net income up: Q3 consolidated revenue was $1,099 million, down from $1,121 million. Net income attributable to Atleos rose to $97 million from $26 million, and diluted EPS was $1.27 against $0.34. Source
  • Adjusted EBITDA up 10%: Adjusted EBITDA was $241 million against $219 million, with margin of 21.9% against 19.5%. Nine-month Adjusted EBITDA was $667 million, up 12% from $594 million. Source
  • Adjusted diluted EPS up 24%: Adjusted diluted EPS was $1.35 against $1.09 a year earlier. The release reconciles GAAP diluted EPS of $1.27 to the adjusted figure through items including amortization and acquisition-related costs. Source
  • Nine-month revenue and profit higher: For the first nine months, revenue was $3,245 million, up 1%, and diluted EPS was $2.42 against $1.05. Net income attributable to Atleos was $184 million, up 133%. Source
  • Q3 Adjusted EBITDA below second quarter: The second-quarter release reported Adjusted EBITDA of $254 million, so the third-quarter figure of $241 million was $13 million lower sequentially. Q2 net income was $65 million.

Segment results

  • Self-Service Banking revenue dipped: Self-Service Banking revenue was $731 million in Q3, down 2% from $744 million. For the nine months it rose 3% to $2,169 million. Source
  • Self-Service Banking margin higher: Self-Service Banking Adjusted EBITDA was $209 million, up 7% from $196 million, with margin of 28.6% against 26.3%. Nine-month Self-Service Banking Adjusted EBITDA rose 8%. Source
  • Network profit slipped on timing: Network Adjusted EBITDA was $91 million, down 2% from $93 million, with margin of 28.3% against 28.4%. The release attributes the decline to timing of other initiatives. Source
  • Nine-month Network profit rose 6%: Network revenue was $322 million in Q3, down 2% from $328 million. Nine-month Network revenue was $939 million, down 1%, while nine-month Network Adjusted EBITDA rose 6% to $281 million. Source
  • T&T margin rose in Q3: T&T revenue was $41 million, up 2%. T&T Adjusted EBITDA was $10 million against $8 million, with margin of 24.4% against 20.0%. Nine-month T&T Adjusted EBITDA was $24 million, down 4%. Source

“As we close out the third quarter, our results continue to reflect disciplined execution against our internal plan.”

Andy Wamser, Chief Financial Officer

Products and recurring revenue

  • Service revenue rose, product fell: Product revenue was $243 million, down from $274 million. Service revenue was $856 million, up from $847 million, and made up most of total revenue. Source
  • Recurring share of revenue rose: Recurring revenue was $782 million against $783 million a year earlier, and 71% of total revenue against 70%. Source
  • Self-Service Banking annualized recurring revenue higher: Self-Service Banking annualized recurring revenue was $1,742 million against $1,712 million. Recurring revenue was 59% of Self-Service Banking revenue against 57%. Source
  • ATMaaS revenue grew: Revenue from ATMaaS arrangements was $83 million against $67 million a year earlier. Network LTM ARPU was $16.1 thousand against $16.2 thousand. Source

Costs, margins and tax

  • Gross margin rose to 25.8%: Gross profit was $283 million, or 25.8% of revenue, against $271 million, or 24.2%. Adjusted gross profit was $304 million, or 27.7% of revenue, against 26.5%. Source
  • Product and service costs lower: Cost of products was $187 million against $219 million. Cost of services was $629 million against $631 million. Source
  • Productivity offset memory and fuel costs: The release says Self-Service Banking Adjusted EBITDA growth was led by ATMaaS, software and productivity initiatives, which more than offset higher memory and fuel costs. Source
  • SG&A expense fell: Selling, general and administrative expenses were $82 million against $143 million. Nine-month SG&A was $345 million against $381 million. Income from operations was $183 million, or 16.7% of revenue. Source
  • Lower interest expense, higher tax: Interest expense was $61 million against $68 million. Income tax expense was $32 million against $7 million, on income before taxes of $129 million. Source

“Our service-led growth initiatives and investment in product innovation are encouraging financial institutions and retailers to choose our differentiated and comprehensive offering to meet their evolving self-service needs”

Tim Oliver, Atleos’ Chief Executive Officer

Demand and network units

  • Lower hardware volumes in some markets: Management said Self-Service Banking revenue declined because of lower hardware volumes in certain markets, partly offset by growth in Software and Services. Source
  • Crypto transaction demand lower: Management attributed the Network revenue decline to lower demand in crypto transactions. The second-quarter release also cited lower crypto demand, when Network revenue fell 1%. Source
  • Network units and ARPU declined: Network Managed Units were 77.0 thousand at period end, against 80.9 thousand a year earlier. LTM ARPU was $16.1 thousand against $16.2 thousand. Source
  • Second-quarter hardware described as steady: The second-quarter release described ATM hardware revenue as steady at historically high 2025 levels. Third-quarter Self-Service Banking revenue then declined 2%.

Cash, debt and buybacks

  • Operating cash flow higher: Net cash provided by operating activities was $198 million in Q3, against $27 million. For the nine months it was $219 million, against $125 million. Source
  • Adjusted free cash flow higher: Adjusted free cash flow-unrestricted was $156 million in Q3, against $124 million. For the nine months it was $159 million, against $114 million. Source
  • Capital expenditures higher: Capital expenditures were $51 million in Q3, against $30 million, and $104 million for the nine months, against $80 million. Capitalized software additions were $12 million in Q3. Source
  • Net leverage ratio down to 2.47x: The net leverage ratio was 2.47x against 2.99x. Adjusted net debt was $2,233 million, against $2,457 million, with long-term borrowings of $2,455 million and cash of $311 million at September 30. Source
  • Revolver had no period-end borrowings: Management said there were no borrowings on the revolving credit facility at period end. Q3 revolver borrowings were $90 million, with $325 million repaid. Source
  • No buybacks in Q3: Common stock repurchases were $16 million for the nine months and none in the third quarter. Source

Pending Brink’s transaction

  • Close now expected January 2027: The release says the transaction is now expected to close in early January 2027. The second-quarter release had said early in the first quarter of 2027. Source
  • Approvals progressing across jurisdictions: Management said regulatory approval processes are progressing across multiple jurisdictions, and that approvals and integration planning are processing as planned. Source
  • Integration planning advanced: Management said integration planning has advanced significantly and that the planning efforts confirm the rationale for the merger. Source
  • Shareholders approved in June: The second-quarter release said shareholders of both companies voted to approve the transaction at the end of June.
  • No earnings call or guidance: Because of the pending transaction, the company is not hosting an earnings call for the third quarter and is not providing a financial forecast. Source

Other items and headcount

  • Legal settlements and Voyix items: The Adjusted EBITDA reconciliation shows legal settlements of $31 million and Voyix indemnification of $9 million for Q3, both in parentheses. The prior-year Q3 Voyix item was $22 million. Source
  • Cash flow adjustments in Q3: Adjusted free cash flow adds back Voyix indemnification payments of $24 million and pension contributions of $19 million, and deducts legal settlements of $38 million. Source
  • Acquisition and restructuring costs: Acquisition-related costs were $6 million in Q3, against $3 million. Transformation and restructuring was $6 million, against $11 million. Source
  • Headcount about 20,000: The release says Atleos is headquartered in Atlanta, Georgia, with about 20,000 employees globally. It names Tim Oliver as Chief Executive Officer and Andy Wamser as Chief Financial Officer. Source

Coming up, as management said on 4 November 2026

  • Brink’s closing early January 2027: Management expects the Brink’s transaction to close in early January 2027, with regulatory approvals and integration planning processing as planned. Source
  • Year-end cash conversion focus: Management said it remains focused on earnings and cash flow conversion as the year closes, and on net leverage reduction ahead of the transaction. Source

Figures management reported

FigureReported
Network Managed Units (thousands) Source77.0 (Q3 2026); 80.9 (Q3 2025)
Network LTM ARPU (thousands of dollars) Source$16.1 (Q3 2026); $16.2 (Q3 2025)
Gross margin Source25.8% (Q3 2026); 24.2% (Q3 2025)
Self-Service Banking segment revenue Source$731 million (Q3 2026); $744 million (Q3 2025)
Network segment revenue Source$322 million (Q3 2026); $328 million (Q3 2025)

Risks management discussed

  • External: Management cited revenue challenges from the war in the Middle East during the quarter. Source
  • Demand: Management said some customers delayed buying decisions in anticipation of the combined company’s new solutions. Source
  • Regulatory: Completing the Brink’s transaction depends on regulatory approvals in multiple jurisdictions, which management said are progressing. Source

Earlier plans management reported on

  • On track: The second-quarter release gave an accelerated timeline to close early in the first quarter of 2027. The third-quarter release says the transaction is on track for early January 2027. Source
  • On track: Management said regulatory approvals and integration planning are processing as planned. Source
  • Met: The second-quarter release said first-half results met the internal plan.
  • Not stated: Management referred to net leverage reduction ahead of the transaction. The table shows net leverage ratio at 2.47x against 2.99x. 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.