Pitney Bowes Stock Price, News & Analysis

Hestia Capital Management, a significant stakeholder in Pitney Bowes (PBI), owning about 7.1% of shares, expressed frustration over the Board's rejection of its proposals to introduce new directors and create a strategic committee. Hestia highlights a concerning 50% decline in stockholder returns during the current leadership's tenure and blames poor management practices for the company's underperformance. As a result, Hestia intends to nominate an interim CEO and a slate of directors to revitalize Pitney Bowes' strategy and enhance shareholder value.

Pitney Bowes (NYSE: PBI) presented its business strategy at the Bank of America Securities 2022 Leveraged Finance Conference. Executive Jason Dies emphasized the potential of their Sending Technology Solutions, anticipating shipping to contribute about a third of segment revenue by 2026. Gregg Zegras noted that the Global Ecommerce sector is set for significant growth, with projected Domestic Parcel network volumes between 195-200 million by year-end 2022 and an expected gross margin increase of 400 basis points in 2023. Ned Zachar highlighted durable market positions despite industry headwinds.

Pitney Bowes (NYSE: PBI), a global shipping and mailing company, announced that key executives will present at the Bank of America Securities 2022 Leveraged Finance Conference on November 29, 2022. The presentation includes insights from Jason Dies, Gregg Zegras, and Ned Zachar, and is set to begin at 1:30 PM EST. Investors can access the live stream and subsequent replay of the presentation through links provided in the announcement. Pitney Bowes serves over 90% of the Fortune 500 and offers technology, logistics, and financial services.

Pitney Bowes (NYSE: PBI) announced a 6.5% general rate increase (GRI) for ecommerce services, effective January 1, 2023. This increase applies to standard delivery of parcels, standard returns, and cross-border delivery services. The company aims to maintain performance and invest in technology infrastructure while offering competitive rates amidst inflationary pressures. Patrick Allard, Chief Revenue Officer, stated that the GRI is lower than other major carriers, ensuring service quality and transparent pricing.

Pitney Bowes has launched the PitneyShip Cube, a compact, Wi-Fi enabled thermal shipping label printer integrated with a 15-pound scale. Users can process orders from platforms like Amazon, eBay, and Shopify directly from their mobile devices or computers. The device offers features such as discounted shipping rates, automatic email tracking notifications, and easy integration with e-commerce accounts. The PitneyShip Cube is priced at $269 and aims to enhance efficiency for both e-commerce and office users.

Pitney Bowes (NYSE:PBI) has declared a quarterly cash dividend of $0.05 per share, set to be paid on December 6, 2022, to stockholders of record on November 15, 2022. This announcement reinforces the company's commitment to returning value to its shareholders amidst challenging market conditions.

Pitney Bowes (NYSE:PBI) continues its partnership with eBay (NASDAQ:EBAY), providing essential cross-border logistics services for US and UK sellers. Since 2012, Pitney Bowes has supported eBay's Global Shipping Program and will now assist in transitioning to eBay's new International Shipping service. The renewed agreement in the UK aims to enhance eBay’s marketplace by adding more sellers and simplifying international selling. With services in place since 2014, Pitney Bowes is focused on making international shipping seamless for sellers and buyers.

Pitney Bowes (NYSE: PBI) reported its Q3 2022 financials, revealing a revenue decrease of 5% to $831 million and GAAP EPS of $0.03, down from $0.05 a year prior. Domestic Parcel revenue grew 2%, while Presort revenues rose 4%. However, Global Ecommerce faced an 11% revenue decline due to international challenges linked to US dollar strength. The company reaffirmed its full-year revenue guidance, expecting low-single-digit percentage changes. Despite cash flow challenges, cash and short-term investments stood at $607 million at quarter-end.

Pitney Bowes (NYSE:PBI) has announced significant new and expanded client relationships as the holiday shopping season approaches. The company has onboarded over 30 new clients and strengthened partnerships with existing ones, including SHEIN, The Bay, and BARK. This is supported by enhancements in their service delivery systems, including automation and robotics. The Global Ecommerce unit generated $1.7 billion in revenue in 2021, reflecting growth from a single service in 2012 to over 450 clients today. Pitney Bowes aims to leverage its improved domestic delivery network for peak season success.