Diebold Nixdorf (DBD) Q2 2025 Earnings Call August 06, 2025 08:30 AM ET Company ParticipantsMaynard Um - VP - IROctavio Marquez - President & CEOThomas Timko - EVP & CFOAntoine Legault - Senior Equity Research AssociateJustin Ages - Director - Equity ResearchConference Call ParticipantsMatt Summerville - MD & Senior Research AnalystOperatorHello, good day, and welcome to Diebold Nixdorf Second Quarter twenty twenty five Earnings Call. My name is John, and I'll be coordinating today's call. Following our spe ...

Financial Data and Key Metrics Changes - The company generated positive free cash flow for the third consecutive quarter, achieving $13 million in Q2, marking the first time in its history for positive cash flow in the first half of the year [26][20] - Gross margins expanded by 50 basis points year over year and 120 basis points sequentially, driven by a favorable product mix and pricing discipline [7][22] - Adjusted EBITDA for Q2 was $111 million, with a sequential margin growth of 180 basis points [25][21] Business Line Data and Key Metrics Changes - In Banking, revenue increased by $50 million sequentially, with gross margin up 140 basis points year over year and 180 basis points sequentially [27][28] - Retail saw sequential growth in order entry, revenue, and backlog in Q2, although gross margin decreased by 70 basis points sequentially and 190 basis points year over year [29][30] - The company reported a product backlog of approximately $980 million at the end of Q2, up from $900 million at the end of Q1, with a 10% year-over-year growth in product orders [21][6] Market Data and Key Metrics Changes - The company is capitalizing on the $32 billion banking and retail automation market, with strong demand for advanced ATMs and AI-driven checkout solutions [9][10] - In the Middle East, the introduction of dual power ATMs has opened new customer opportunities, while in India, compact and energy-efficient ATMs are expected to drive growth [11][12][56] Company Strategy and Development Direction - The company is focused on a three-year growth plan, emphasizing disciplined growth and profitability through branch automation and AI-driven solutions [8][9] - The strategy includes local manufacturing to enhance service capabilities and reduce costs, particularly in North America and India [14][56] - The company aims to maintain a strong balance sheet while targeting nearly doubling free cash flow generation by 2027 [34][39] Management's Comments on Operating Environment and Future Outlook - Management expressed confidence in achieving the higher end of revenue, adjusted EBITDA, and free cash flow guidance for the year, supported by strong demand and backlog [31][33] - The company anticipates a recovery in the retail business in the second half of the year, driven by ongoing projects and a growing pipeline in North America [30][38] - Management highlighted the importance of continuous improvement and lean operations to enhance productivity and customer satisfaction [16][18] Other Important Information - The company repurchased $30 million worth of shares during the quarter, reflecting its commitment to returning capital to shareholders [7][34] - The effective non-GAAP tax rate for the year is expected to be in the range of 40% to 45%, with a long-term goal of reducing it to the low to mid-30s by 2027 [32][75] Q&A Session Summary Question: Confidence in retail business recovery - Management noted a higher mix of point of sale revenue impacting margins but expressed optimism about sequential improvements in revenue and operating profit [43][44] Question: Teller Cash Recyclers (TCR) adoption rates - Management indicated that they are in the third or fourth inning of TCR adoption, with significant opportunities for cross-selling between ATMs and teller services [50][53] Question: Indian market opportunities - The company is confident in achieving similar margins for compact ATMs in India, with a focus on growing the installed base and service annuity [56][57] Question: Retail and product gross margin expectations - Management expects improvements in retail margins in Q3 and Q4, driven by growth efforts and new software features [58][59] Question: Impact of tariffs on costs - Management clarified that the reduction in tariff impact is due to localized manufacturing and operational efficiencies [62][64]