XBP Global (NASDAQ:XBP) Releases Earnings Results, Misses Expectations By $0.38 EPS

by · The Cerbat Gem

XBP Global (NASDAQ:XBP – Get Free Report) posted its earnings results on Thursday. The company reported ($1.42) earnings per share for the quarter, missing analysts’ consensus estimates of ($1.04) by ($0.38), FiscalAI reports. XBP Global had a return on equity of 1,645.47% and a net margin of 130.26%.The firm had revenue of $191.31 million for the quarter, compared to analyst estimates of $197.70 million.

Here are the key takeaways from XBP Global’s conference call:

  • Profitability improved materially: adjusted gross margin reached a record 24.9%, while normalized EBITDA rose 8.4% year over year to $21.9 million, with an 11.5% margin.
  • Commercial momentum strengthened, with total contract value bookings up 51.6% year over year to $121.3 million and new ACV bookings up 57% to $36 million; the pipeline remained substantial at $2.5 billion.
  • Management raised its annualized operational-efficiency target to $65 million-$75 million, including an expected $35 million in-year benefit for 2026, and expects revenue and EBITDA growth to improve in the second half of the year.
  • Revenue declined 14% year over year to $191.3 million, reflecting legacy contract exits, lower volumes, and completed one-time projects; management also expects workforce reductions of approximately 20% by year-end versus 2025.
  • XBP has engaged a financial advisor as part of its previously announced strategic-alternatives process, but provided no further details or timeline for potential actions.

XBP Global Price Performance

NASDAQ XBP traded up $0.01 during trading on Friday, hitting $2.88. 4,026 shares of the company’s stock were exchanged, compared to its average volume of 17,407. The company has a market cap of $33.96 million, a PE ratio of -0.88 and a beta of -0.45. The company has a current ratio of 0.67, a quick ratio of 0.64 and a debt-to-equity ratio of 5.67. XBP Global has a fifty-two week low of $2.00 and a fifty-two week high of $13.00. The stock’s 50 day moving average price is $2.65 and its two-hundred day moving average price is $3.97.

Analysts Set New Price Targets

A number of research firms have issued reports on XBP. Weiss Ratings reissued a “sell (d)” rating on shares of XBP Global in a report on Friday, May 29th. Cantor Fitzgerald reaffirmed an “overweight” rating and set a $5.00 target price on shares of XBP Global in a report on Friday, May 15th. One research analyst has rated the stock with a Buy rating and one has issued a Sell rating to the stock. Based on data from MarketBeat, the stock has an average rating of “Hold” and a consensus price target of $5.00.

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Insider Activity

In related news, Director Randal T. Klein purchased 25,000 shares of the firm’s stock in a transaction that occurred on Tuesday, May 19th. The shares were bought at an average cost of $2.44 per share, with a total value of $61,000.00. Following the acquisition, the director owned 40,000 shares of the company’s stock, valued at $97,600. This trade represents a 166.67% increase in their position. The transaction was disclosed in a legal filing with the SEC, which is available through this hyperlink. Company insiders own 31.40% of the company’s stock.

Institutional Trading of XBP Global

A number of hedge funds have recently added to or reduced their stakes in XBP. Vanguard Group Inc. grew its stake in shares of XBP Global by 6,119.5% during the third quarter. Vanguard Group Inc. now owns 1,895,220 shares of the company’s stock worth $1,529,000 after buying an additional 1,864,748 shares during the last quarter. Jefferies Financial Group Inc. bought a new position in shares of XBP Global in the 3rd quarter valued at $504,000. Shay Capital LLC boosted its holdings in shares of XBP Global by 354.6% during the 3rd quarter. Shay Capital LLC now owns 100,000 shares of the company’s stock valued at $81,000 after acquiring an additional 78,001 shares in the last quarter. Man Group plc bought a new stake in XBP Global during the 3rd quarter worth $1,817,000. Finally, Bank of America Corp DE grew its position in XBP Global by 511,066.0% during the 3rd quarter. Bank of America Corp DE now owns 1,579,503 shares of the company’s stock worth $1,275,000 after acquiring an additional 1,579,194 shares during the last quarter. Institutional investors and hedge funds own 15.72% of the company’s stock.

XBP Global Company Profile

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XBP Europe Holdings, Inc provides bills, payments, and related solutions and services in France, Germany, the United Kingdom, Sweden, and internationally. The company operates through two segments, Bills & Payments and Technology. The Bills & Payments segment focuses on optimizing how bills and payments are processed by businesses of all sizes and industries. This segment also offers automation of accounts payable and accounts receivables processes and seeks to integrate buyers and suppliers, as well as engages in digital transformation business.

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