Pitney Bowes (NYSE: PBI) boosts Q1 earnings, buybacks and 2026 outlook
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Rhea-AI Filing Summary
Pitney Bowes reported a strong first quarter of 2026, delivering higher profits on slightly lower revenue and reaffirming upgraded full-year guidance. Revenue was $477 million, down 3% year over year, but GAAP earnings per share rose to $0.39 from $0.19 as cost controls and mix improvements boosted margins.
Adjusted EPS increased to $0.47 from $0.33 and GAAP net income grew to $58 million from $35 million. Adjusted EBIT rose to $130 million and free cash flow swung to a $44 million inflow from a $20 million outflow. SendTech Solutions posted modestly lower revenue but double-digit Adjusted EBIT growth, while Presort Services saw revenue and profit decline on lower mail volumes.
The company repurchased 17.2 million shares for $186 million year-to-date through May 1, 2026, bringing cumulative buybacks under the authorization to 53.1 million shares for $565 million. The quarterly dividend was raised from $0.09 to $0.10 per share, the fifth increase in six quarters. Management reaffirmed its improved 2026 outlook, guiding to $1.8–$1.86 billion in revenue, $425–$465 million of Adjusted EBIT, Adjusted EPS of $1.50–$1.65, and free cash flow of $345–$380 million.
Positive
- Earnings and cash flow inflection: Q1 2026 GAAP EPS rose to $0.39 from $0.19, Adjusted EPS increased to $0.47 from $0.33, and free cash flow improved to a $44 million inflow from a $20 million outflow.
- Upgraded and reaffirmed 2026 outlook: Management reaffirmed improved full-year guidance of $1.8–$1.86 billion in revenue, $425–$465 million Adjusted EBIT, Adjusted EPS of $1.50–$1.65, and free cash flow of $345–$380 million.
- Shareholder returns increased: The company repurchased 17.2 million shares for $186 million year-to-date through May 1, 2026, totaling 53.1 million shares for $565 million under the current authorization, and raised the quarterly dividend to $0.10 per share.
Negative
- None.
Insights
Profitability, cash flow and capital returns improved despite modest revenue decline.
Pitney Bowes generated Q1 2026 revenue of $477 million, down 3%, but expanded earnings meaningfully. GAAP EPS more than doubled to $0.39, while Adjusted EPS rose to $0.47. Adjusted EBIT increased to $130 million, and free cash flow improved to a $44 million inflow from a prior-year outflow.
Segment trends were mixed. SendTech Solutions revenue slipped 1% to $314 million, yet Adjusted Segment EBIT jumped 17%, reflecting cost discipline and better sales execution. Presort Services revenue fell 8% to $163 million, with Adjusted Segment EBIT down 28% due to lower volumes and margin pressure from mix.
Capital allocation was aggressive: year-to-date through May 1, 2026 the company repurchased 17.2 million shares for $186 million, and it has returned $565 million via 53.1 million repurchased shares under the current authorization. The quarterly dividend increased to $0.10 per share, and management reaffirmed upgraded 2026 guidance, targeting $1.8–$1.86 billion in revenue and free cash flow of $345–$380 million. Subsequent filings may provide more detail on progress of the strategic review and Presort volume stabilization.
8-K Event Classification
2 items: 2.02, 9.01
2 items
Item 2.02
Results of Operations and Financial Condition
Financial
Disclosure of earnings results, typically an earnings press release or preliminary financials.
Item 9.01
Financial Statements and Exhibits
Exhibits
Financial statements, pro forma financial information, and exhibit attachments filed with this report.
Key Figures
Q1 2026 revenue: $477 million
GAAP EPS: $0.39
Adjusted EPS: $0.47
+5 more
8 metrics
Q1 2026 revenue
$477 million
Three months ended March 31, 2026, vs $493 million in 2025
GAAP EPS
$0.39
Q1 2026 diluted earnings per share vs $0.19 in Q1 2025
Adjusted EPS
$0.47
Q1 2026 adjusted diluted EPS vs $0.33 in Q1 2025
Free cash flow
$44 million
Q1 2026 free cash flow vs negative $20 million in Q1 2025
Share repurchases YTD
17.2 million shares, $186 million
Year-to-date through May 1, 2026
Dividend per share
$0.10
Regular quarterly dividend increased from $0.09 per share
2026 revenue guidance
$1.8–$1.86 billion
Full-year 2026 revenue outlook reaffirmed
2026 free cash flow guidance
$345–$380 million
Full-year 2026 free cash flow outlook
Key Terms
Adjusted EBIT, Free cash flow, Adjusted Segment EBITDA, Non-GAAP measures, +1 more
5 terms
Adjusted EBIT financial
"Adj. EBIT1 $130 $120 $11 9%"
Adjusted EBIT is a company’s operating profit before interest and taxes, but cleaned up by removing one-time or unusual items that can obscure ongoing performance. Investors use it like a tidied-up report card — it aims to show the underlying profitability of the business by excluding irregular gains, losses, or costs so comparisons across periods or companies are clearer and more meaningful for valuing operational strength.
Free cash flow financial
"Free Cash Flow1 $44 ($20) $64 >100%"
Free cash flow is the amount of money a company has left over after paying all its expenses and investing in its business, like buying equipment or updating facilities. It shows how much cash is available to reward shareholders, pay down debt, or save for future growth. This helps investors understand if a company is financially healthy and able to grow.
Adjusted Segment EBITDA financial
"Adj. Segment EBITDA $123 $109 $15 14%"
Adjusted segment EBITDA measures a particular part of a business’s operating profit before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization, but with one-time, non-cash or corporate allocations removed so the number reflects recurring performance of that segment. Investors use it like checking a car’s fuel efficiency after ignoring occasional detours — it helps compare profitability and cash-generation potential across units and periods without noise from irregular or accounting-driven items.
Non-GAAP measures financial
"Adjusted EPS, Adjusted EBIT, and Free Cash Flow are non-GAAP measures."
Financial results that companies present using formulas or adjustments different from standard accounting rules (GAAP) to highlight what management considers the business’s ongoing performance. Investors care because these figures can make trends or profitability look clearer—like showing a car’s fuel efficiency after removing unusual trips—but they can also hide one‑time costs or aggressive assumptions, so comparing them with GAAP numbers helps judge reliability.
Strategic review financial
"Proceeding to Strategic Review Phase 2 – We remain on track to initiate the external portion"
A strategic review is a thorough examination of a company's goals, operations, and plans to determine the best way to move forward. It helps identify strengths, weaknesses, and opportunities, guiding decisions on future actions. For investors, it provides insight into how a company plans to improve performance or adapt to changes, which can influence its long-term prospects.
Earnings Snapshot
Revenue: $477 million · Guidance included
Q1 2026
Revenue
$477 million
-3% YoY
GAAP EPS
$0.39
>100% YoY
Adjusted EPS
$0.47
+42% YoY
GAAP net income
$58 million
+64% YoY
Adjusted EBIT
$130 million
+9% YoY
Free cash flow
$44 million
>100% YoY swing from negative
Guidance
For 2026, Pitney Bowes expects revenue of $1.8–$1.86 billion, Adjusted EBIT of $425–$465 million, Adjusted EPS of $1.50–$1.65, and free cash flow of $345–$380 million.
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SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549
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ITEM 2.02 RESULTS OF OPERATIONS AND FINANCIAL CONDITION
On May 5, 2026, the Registrant issued a press release setting forth its financial results, including consolidated statements of income, supplemental information, and a reconciliation of reported results to adjusted results for the three months ended March 31, 2026 and 2025, and consolidated balance sheets at March 31, 2026 and December 31, 2025. A copy of the press release is attached hereto as Exhibit 99.1 and hereby incorporated by reference.
In addition, on May 5, 2026, Kurt Wolf, the Company's President and Chief Executive Officer, issued a letter regarding the Company's financial results for the three months ended March 31, 2026. A copy of the letter is attached hereto as Exhibit 99.2 and hereby incorporated by reference.
Forward-Looking Statements
The exhibits contain “forward-looking statements” about the Company’s expected or potential future business and financial performance, including, but not limited to, statements about future revenue and profitability, earnings guidance, future events or conditions, capital allocation strategy, expected cost savings and efficiency improvements, and strategic initiatives and priorities. Forward-looking statements are not guarantees of future performance and involve risks and uncertainties that could cause actual results to differ materially from those projected. Factors which could cause future performance to differ materially from expectations include, without limitation, changes in postal regulations or the operations and financial health of posts in the U.S. or other major markets or changes to the broader postal or shipping markets; declines in physical mail volumes or shipping volumes; the loss of customers, including some of our larger clients; changes in trade policies, tariffs and regulations; global supply chain issues adversely impacting our third party suppliers’ ability to provide us products and services; periods of difficult economic conditions, the impacts of inflation and rising prices, higher interest rates and a slow-down in economic activity, including a global recession, or a prolonged U.S. government shutdown, to the Company and our clients; changes in foreign currency exchange rates; changes in labor and transportation availability and costs; inability to successfully execute on our strategic initiatives; and other factors as more fully outlined in the Company's Annual Report on Form 10-K/A for the year ended December 31, 2025 and other reports subsequently filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission. Pitney Bowes assumes no obligation to update any forward-looking statements contained in this document as a result of new information, events, or developments, except as required by law.
ITEM 9.01 FINANCIAL STATEMENTS AND EXHIBITS
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| 99.1 | Press release of Pitney Bowes Inc. dated May 5, 2026. | ||||
| 99.2 | Letter from Kurt Wolf regarding First Quarter 2026 Financial Results | ||||
| 104 | The cover page of Pitney Bowes Inc.'s Current Report on Form 8-K, formatted in Inline XBRL. | ||||
SIGNATURES
Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned hereunto duly authorized.
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Pitney Bowes Announces Financial Results for First Quarter 2026 and Issues CEO Letter Reports Complete Q1 Results Consistent with Strong Pre-Announced Financials and Reaffirms Upgraded Guidance Repurchased 17.2 Million Shares for $186 Million Year-to-Date Through May 1, 2026 Increases Quarterly Dividend from $0.09 to $0.10 per Share, Marking the Fifth Increase in the Past Six Quarters SHELTON, Conn.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--May 5, 2026--Pitney Bowes Inc. (NYSE: PBI) (“Pitney Bowes” or the “Company”), a technology-driven company that provides digital shipping solutions, mailing innovation, and financial services to clients around the world, today disclosed its financial results for the first quarter of 2026. In conjunction with this announcement, CEO Kurt Wolf has released a letter to shareholders to provide his commentary on the quarter and updates on strategic initiatives. To read and/or download a copy of this quarter’s CEO letter, please click here. Financial Highlights: The following table summarizes the Company’s financial highlights for the first quarter 2026: First Quarter ($ millions, except EPS) 2026 2025 $ Change % Change Revenue $477 $493 ($16) (3%) GAAP EPS $0.39 $0.19 $0.20 >100% Adj. EPS1 $0.47 $0.33 $0.14 42% GAAP Net Income $58 $35 $23 64% Adj. EBIT1 $130 $120 $11 9% Cash from Operations $44 ($17) $61 >100% Free Cash Flow1 $44 ($20) $64 >100% 1 Adjusted EPS, Adjusted EBIT, and Free Cash Flow are non-GAAP measures. Definitions for these metrics can be found in the Use of Non-GAAP Measures section. Reconciliations of non-GAAP measures to comparable GAAP measures can be found in the attached financial schedules. Update on Capital Allocation • Year-to-date through May 1, 2026, the Company repurchased 17.2 million shares for $186 million, including 12.9 million shares for $136 million in the first quarter. As of May 1, 2026, the Company’s cumulative share repurchases since the beginning of the existing authorization were 53.1 million shares for $565 million. • The Board approved a $0.01 per share increase to the regular quarterly dividend. The $0.10 per share first quarter regular dividend is payable on June 5, 2026, to shareholders of record as of May 18, 2026. Business Segment Reporting SendTech Solutions SendTech Solutions offers physical and digital shipping and mailing technology solutions, financing, services, supplies and other applications for small and medium businesses, retail, enterprise, and government clients around the world to help simplify and save on the sending, tracking and receiving of letters, parcels and flats. Exhibit 99.1
First Quarter ($ millions) 2026 2025 $ Change % Change Revenue $314 $316 ($2) (1%) Adj. Segment EBITDA $123 $109 $15 14% Adj. Segment EBIT $114 $97 $17 17% SendTech revenue performance was impacted by the anticipated continuation of mailing-related declines, which were partially offset by growth across digital mailing and shipping solutions as well as the Pitney Bowes Bank. The decline in mailing-related revenues moderated in the quarter, driven by strong sales execution and the lapping of difficult comparisons from the prior IMI product migration. Year-over-year comparisons also benefited by approximately 1 percentage point from an unfavorable prior-year accounting adjustment and another 1 percentage point from currency. SendTech achieved higher Adjusted EBITDA and EBIT supported by leadership’s continued focus on cost management. In the first quarter, operating expenses declined $14 million year-over-year. Presort Services Presort Services provides sortation services that enable clients to qualify for USPS workshare discounts in First Class Mail, Marketing Mail, Marketing Mail Flats and Bound Printed Matter. First Quarter ($ millions) 2026 2025 $ Change % Change Revenue $163 $178 ($14) (8%) Adj. Segment EBITDA $48 $64 ($16) (25%) Adj. Segment EBIT $39 $55 ($16) (28%) Presort revenue decline in the first quarter was driven by a 6% reduction in volumes due to previously communicated client losses and market decline as well as a 2% decline driven by mix change. Total volume sorted in the quarter was 3.6 billion pieces of mail. Adjusted Segment EBITDA and EBIT declined due to the decrease in revenue with margins contracting from reduced operating leverage from lower volumes and a shift in mix to lower-margin products. 2026 Full-Year Outlook Pitney Bowes reaffirmed its updated and improved guidance announced in the April 21, 2026, Press Release. Strong first quarter results combined with improving sales trends drove the increase in guidance. Updated guidance for Revenue, Adjusted EBIT, Adjusted EPS and Free Cash Flow in 2026 is as follows: $ millions, except EPS Low High Revenue $1,800 $1,860 Adjusted EBIT $425 $465 Adjusted EPS $1.50 $1.65 Free Cash Flow $345 $380 ***As a reminder, to read and/or download a copy of this quarter’s CEO letter, please click here***
Q1 2026 Earnings Conference Call Management will discuss the Company’s results in a webcast tomorrow, May 6, 2026, at 8:00 a.m. ET. Instructions for accessing the earnings results call are available on the Investor Relations page of the Company’s website at www.pitneybowes.com. About Pitney Bowes Pitney Bowes (NYSE: PBI) is a technology-driven company that provides digital shipping solutions, mailing innovation, and financial services to clients around the world – including more than 90 percent of the Fortune 500. Small businesses to large enterprises, and government entities rely on Pitney Bowes to reduce the complexity of sending mail and parcels. For the latest news, corporate announcements, and financial results, visit www.pitneybowes.com/us/newsroom. For additional information, visit Pitney Bowes at www.pitneybowes.com. Adjusted Segment EBIT Adjusted Segment EBIT is the primary measure of profitability and operational performance at the segment level. Adjusted Segment EBIT includes segment revenues and related costs and expenses attributable to the segment, but excludes interest, taxes, general corporate expenses, restructuring charges, and other items not allocated to a business segment. Effective January 1, 2026, we are also excluding expense related to the U.S. and Canada pension plans as we have taken steps to terminate these plans. We also report Adjusted Segment EBITDA as an additional useful measure of segment profitability and operational performance, which is calculated as Adjusted Segment EBIT plus depreciation and amortization expense of the segment. Use of Non-GAAP Measures Pitney Bowes’ financial results are reported in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP). Pitney Bowes also discloses certain non-GAAP measures, such as adjusted earnings before interest and taxes (Adjusted EBIT), adjusted earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization (Adjusted EBITDA), adjusted earnings per share (Adjusted EPS) and free cash flow. Adjusted EBIT, Adjusted EBITDA and Adjusted EPS exclude the impact of restructuring charges, foreign currency gains and losses on intercompany loans, certain costs associated with the Ecommerce Restructuring, gains and losses on debt redemptions and other unusual items that we believe are not indicative to our core business operations, including expense related to the U.S. and Canada pension plans that we have taken steps to terminate . Free cash flow adjusts cash flow from operations calculated in accordance with GAAP for capital expenditures, restructuring payments and other special items. Management believes free cash flow provides better insight into the amount of cash available for other discretionary uses. Reconciliations of non-GAAP measures to comparable GAAP measures can be found in the attached financial schedules and at the Company's website at: https://www.investorrelations.pitneybowes.com/. We do not provide a reconciliation of forward‑looking non‑GAAP measures to the most comparable GAAP measures because items necessary for such reconciliation are not available on a reasonable basis without unreasonable efforts. Forward-Looking Statements This document contains “forward-looking statements” about the Company’s expected or potential future business and financial performance, including, but not limited to, statements about future revenue and profitability, earnings guidance, future events or conditions, capital allocation strategy, expected cost savings and efficiency improvements, and strategic initiatives and priorities. Forward-looking statements are not guarantees of future performance and involve risks and uncertainties that could cause actual results
to differ materially from those projected. Factors which could cause future performance to differ materially from expectations include, without limitation, changes in postal regulations or the operations and financial health of posts in the U.S. or other major markets or changes to the broader postal or shipping markets; declines in physical mail volumes or shipping volumes; the loss of customers, including some of our larger clients; changes in trade policies, tariffs and regulations; global supply chain issues adversely impacting our third-party suppliers’ ability to provide us products and services; periods of difficult economic conditions, the impacts of inflation and rising prices, higher interest rates and a slow-down in economic activity, including a global recession, or a prolonged U.S. government shutdown, to the Company and our clients; changes in foreign currency exchange rates; changes in labor and transportation availability and costs; inability to successfully execute on our strategic initiatives; and other factors as more fully outlined in the Company's Annual Report on Form 10-K/A for the year ended December 31, 2025 and subsequent reports filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission. Pitney Bowes assumes no obligation to update any forward-looking statements contained in this document as a result of new information, events, or developments, except as required by law. Contacts: For Investors: Alex Brown investorrelations@pb.com
Pitney Bowes Inc. Consolidated Statements of Operations (Unaudited; in thousands, except per share amounts) 2026 2025 Revenue: Services $306,570 $318,432 Products 88,650 93,190 Financing and other 82,193 81,798 Total revenue 477,413 493,420 Costs and expenses: Cost of services 156,155 155,873 Cost of products 48,680 50,919 Cost of financing and other 12,795 17,507 Selling, general and administrative 133,377 165,915 Research and development 3,794 4,763 Restructuring charges 5,112 1,400 Interest expense, net 25,992 24,270 Other components of net pension and postretirement cost 11,034 1,854 Other expense - 24,187 Total costs and expenses 396,939 446,688 Income before taxes 80,474 46,732 Provision for income taxes 22,336 11,310 Net income $58,138 $35,422 Basic earnings per share $0.40 $0.19 Diluted earnings per share $0.39 $0.19 Weighted-average shares used in diluted earnings per share 147,742 184,773 Three Months Ended March 31,
Pitney Bowes Inc. Consolidated Balance Sheets (Unaudited; in thousands) Assets March 31, 2026 December 31, 2025 Current assets: Cash and cash equivalents $302,876 $284,887 Short-term investments 11,142 12,232 Accounts and other receivables, net 158,587 168,099 Short-term finance receivables, net 481,566 496,446 Inventories 62,611 66,241 Current income taxes 2,684 3,143 Other current assets and prepayments 109,884 69,451 Total current assets 1,129,350 1,100,499 Property, plant and equipment, net 180,344 185,913 Rental property and equipment, net 23,307 24,054 Long-term finance receivables, net 571,147 605,129 Goodwill 742,882 746,687 Intangible assets, net 13,845 14,741 Operating lease assets 108,408 106,996 Noncurrent income taxes 92,868 95,412 Other assets 285,157 289,520 Total assets $3,147,308 $3,168,951 Liabilities and stockholders' deficit Current liabilities: Accounts payable and accrued liabilities $766,989 $845,378 Customer deposits at Pitney Bowes Bank 574,302 582,630 Current operating lease liabilities 29,306 28,396 Current portion of long-term debt 363,952 17,150 Advance billings 72,531 69,075 Current income taxes 11,409 5,210 Total current liabilities 1,818,489 1,547,839 Long-term debt 1,774,240 1,975,888 Deferred taxes on income 81,762 72,665 Tax uncertainties and other income tax liabilities 161 278 Noncurrent operating lease liabilities 100,727 99,757 Noncurrent customer deposits at Pitney Bowes Bank 71,000 71,000 Other noncurrent liabilities 194,501 203,884 Total liabilities 4,040,880 3,971,311 Stockholders' deficit: Common stock 270,338 270,338 Retained earnings 2,689,224 2,655,703 Accumulated other comprehensive loss (792,299) (789,132) Treasury stock, at cost (3,060,835) (2,939,269) Total stockholders' deficit (893,572) (802,360) Total liabilities and stockholders' deficit $3,147,308 $3,168,951
2026 2025 Cash Flows From Operating Activities: Net income $58,138 $35,422 Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash provided by operating activities: Depreciation and amortization 25,641 28,324 Allowance for doubtful accounts and credit losses 3,288 1,978 Change in allowance for DIP Facility - (1,539) Stock-based compensation 3,278 2,683 Amortization of debt fees 1,956 2,152 Loss on debt refinancing - 24,646 Restructuring charges 5,112 1,400 Restructuring payments (15,201) (13,106) Pension contributions and retiree medical payments (10,543) (12,671) Loss on disposal of fixed assets 2,382 5,106 (Gain) loss on revaluation of intercompany loans (4,882) 7,595 Other, net 11,840 4,779 Changes in operating assets and liabilities, net of acquisitions: Accounts receivables 7,339 (131) Finance receivables 43,550 34,586 Inventories 3,502 (4,807) Other current assets (8,324) (4,326) Accounts payable and accrued liabilities (102,495) (141,282) Income taxes 15,684 8,382 Advance billings 3,890 4,130 Net cash from operating activities 44,155 (16,679) Cash Flows From Investing Activities: Capital expenditures (15,846) (16,887) Purchase of investment securities (2,757) (3,910) Proceeds from sales / maturities of investment securities 7,299 13,345 Net investment in loans receivables 1,783 (37,423) DIP Facility reimbursement - 1,539 Acquisitions - (2,200) Other investing activities 233 - Net cash from investing activities (9,288) (45,536) Cash Flows From Financing Activities: Proceeds from issuance of long-term debt 147,750 775,000 Payments to redeem long-term debt (3,538) (787,187) Premium and fees paid to redeem/refinance debt - (20,598) Dividends paid to stockholders (13,319) (10,980) Change in customer deposits at PB Bank (8,327) (26,766) Common stock repurchases (135,647) (15,000) Other financing activities (3,336) 465 Net cash from financing activities (16,417) (85,066) Effect of exchange rate changes on cash and cash equivalents (461) 1,342 Change in cash and cash equivalents 17,989 (145,939) Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of period 284,887 469,726 Cash and cash equivalents at end of period $302,876 $323,787 YEAR-TO-DATE MARCH 2026 (Dollars in thousands) PITNEY BOWES INC. STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS
Pitney Bowes Inc. Business Segment Revenue (Unaudited; in thousands) 2026 2025 % Change Sending Technology Solutions $313,947 $315,606 (1%) Presort Services 163,466 177,814 (8%) Total revenue $477,413 $493,420 (3%) Three Months Ended March 31,
Pitney Bowes Inc. Adjusted Segment EBIT & EBITDA (Unaudited; in thousands) Adjusted Segment EBIT D&A Adjusted Segment EBITDA Adjusted Segment EBIT D&A Adjusted Segment EBITDA Adjusted Segment EBIT Adjusted Segment EBITDA Sending Technology Solutions $113,530 $9,875 $123,405 $97,027 $11,680 $108,707 17% 14% Presort Services 39,178 8,736 47,914 54,779 9,269 64,048 (28%) (25%) Total reportable segments $152,708 $18,611 171,319 $151,806 $20,949 172,755 1% (1%) Reconciliation of Adjusted Segment EBITDA to income before taxes: Depreciation and amortization - reportable segments (18,611) (20,949) Interest expense, net (35,575) (37,885) Corporate expenses (22,331) (32,117) Restructuring charges (5,112) (1,400) Loss on debt transactions - (24,646) Foreign currency gain (loss) on intercompany loans 4,882 (7,595) Pension expense of plans to be terminated (7,554) - Transaction and strategic review costs (6,544) (1,890) Charge in connection with Ecommerce Restructuring - 459 Income before taxes $80,474 $46,732 Three Months Ended March 31, 2026 2025 % change
Pitney Bowes Inc. Reconciliation of Reported Consolidated Results to Adjusted Results (Unaudited; in thousands, except per share amounts) 2026 2025 Reconciliation of net income to adjusted net income, adjusted EBIT and adjusted EBITDA Net income - GAAP $58,138 $35,422 Provision for income taxes 22,336 11,310 Income before taxes 80,474 46,732 Restructuring charges 5,112 1,400 Foreign currency (gain) loss on intercompany loans (4,882) 7,595 Loss on debt transactions - 24,646 Pension expense of plans to be terminated 7,554 - Transaction and strategic review costs 6,544 1,890 Charge in connection with Ecommerce Restructuring - (459) Adjusted net income before tax 94,802 81,804 Adjusted tax provision 25,860 20,113 Adjusted net income $68,942 $61,691 Adjusted income before tax $94,802 $81,804 Interest expense, including financing interest 35,575 37,885 Adjusted EBIT 130,377 119,689 Depreciation and amortization 25,641 28,324 Adjusted EBITDA $156,018 $148,013 Reconciliation of diluted earnings per share to adjusted diluted earnings per share Diluted earnings per share - GAAP $0.39 $0.19 Restructuring charges 0.03 0.01 Foreign currency (gain) loss on intercompany loans (0.02) 0.03 Loss on debt transactions - 0.10 Pension expense of plans to be terminated 0.04 - Transaction and strategic review costs 0.03 0.01 Adjusted diluted earnings per share $0.47 $0.33 The sum of the earnings per share amounts may not equal the total due to rounding. Reconciliation of net cash from operating activities to free cash flow Net cash from operating activities $44,155 ($16,679) Capital expenditures (15,846) (16,887) Restructuring payments 15,201 13,106 Free cash flow $43,510 ($20,460) Three Months Ended March 31,
Fellow Pitney Bowes Shareholders, We delivered a very strong start to the year during the first quarter. Our complete financial results, detailed in the Company’s earnings press release, represent better-than-expected performance and supported our decision to increase 2026 guidance. Our ability to begin the year with considerable momentum reflects clear and focused direction from the executive team and disciplined execution by the 6,000+ team members at Pitney Bowes. I could not be more pleased with how the entire organization is rallying around achieving our strategic objectives for 2026. Our results reflect continued progress in cost management, operational excellence and strategic capital allocation. With a solidified and strengthened executive team and clear alignment on priorities across the organization, we are increasingly benefiting from a culture of continual improvement – one that is yielding greater efficiencies and crisper execution across our businesses. This foundation is also enabling us to identify attainable opportunities for long-term profitable growth within SendTech, including The Pitney Bowes Bank (“PB Bank”), and Presort. While we benefited from some minor tailwinds during the quarter, including currency shifts and an easier year-over-year revenue comparison, we demonstrated considerable strength in the first quarter even after normalizing for these factors. Strategic Objectives for 2026 Below is an update on our progress against previously disclosed priorities: • Revitalizing Presort – We are making meaningful progress toward reigniting profitable growth. During the first quarter, our competitive wins outpaced lost business. This success was driven by an improving go-to-market strategy and execution under Debbie Pfeiffer’s leadership. On a year- over-year basis, volume declines tied to customer losses declined each month. Likewise, year-over- year volume gains tied to customer wins increased each month. We currently expect year-over-year volume to turn positive by early in the third quarter – if not sooner. To accelerate our pursuit of tuck-in acquisitions that support profitable growth, we have retained Greenhill & Co. to help accelerate discussions with potential partners. Finally, the Presort team continues to identify opportunities to enhance our technology solutions and streamline our cost structure. ______________________________________________________ • Reimagining SendTech – SendTech delivered a strong start to the year. Todd Everett and his revamped leadership team are driving improved sales performance and lower churn. Initial results have been encouraging. Year-over-year sales bookings increased in the first quarter, and that momentum has carried into the start of the second quarter. Paid software subscribers are up, and the meter churn rate is down year-over-year. The team has also continued to make headway on improving customer service, sharpening go-to-market efforts and prioritizing product enhancements. It is important to note that these improvements did not come at the expense of continued progress in cost management. This fact enabled us to deliver improved year-over-year EBIT despite a decline Exhibit 99.2
2 in revenue. While we could experience some one-time headwinds later in the year, SendTech’s overall momentum is stronger than at any point during my tenure. • Realizing the Potential of PB Bank – Our team, under the leadership of recently appointed Bank President Steve Fischer, is focused on building a strong operational foundation to support steady, responsible growth. At the same time, we are exploring opportunities to further enhance the Bank’s profitability through balance sheet optimization while building the Bank’s capital base and upstreaming cash to the parent. We are also exploring options to work with our mailing, shipping and Presort businesses to generate loans with attractive risk-adjusted returns while increasing those businesses’ differentiated offerings. While we are in the early stages of exploring these opportunities, we believe the long- term value creation opportunity is significant. • Proceeding to Strategic Review Phase 2 – We remain on track to initiate the external portion of our strategic review by the end of the second quarter. I will stress that this external review will in no way detract from our strategic priorities or our focus on continual improvement across the business. The Board of Directors has already begun evaluating financial and legal advisors to retain in connection with the process. We will share updates when appropriate. • Strategically Allocating Capital – We remain committed to an opportunistic capital allocation policy that balances debt reduction, share repurchases, periodic dividend increases and long-term strategic investment in our organization. Through May 1, 2026, we have returned $565 million to shareholders through the repurchase of 53.1 million shares at an average price of $10.64. We have also doubled our dividend to $0.10 per share over the past year and a half. We want Pitney Bowes to be deemed a high-quality investment for equity and debt investors alike. Along those lines, we remain committed to deleveraging and continue to expect to reduce net debt in 2026. Conclusion In closing, I believe the primary driver of our early success in 2026 is our culture. Across the organization, I see growing ownership, urgency and pride of purpose. At the same time, there is a recognition that we are in the early stages of a broader transformation. My optimism is bolstered by the increased focus and energy of our incredibly talented and dedicated team members. As both CEO and a significant shareholder, this gives me tremendous confidence in what can be achieved during the quarters and years ahead at Pitney Bowes. Sincerely, Kurt Wolf Chief Executive Officer & Director Pitney Bowes
FAQ
How did Pitney Bowes (PBI) perform financially in Q1 2026?
Pitney Bowes delivered higher profits on slightly lower sales in Q1 2026. Revenue was $477 million, down 3% year over year, while GAAP EPS rose to $0.39 from $0.19 and Adjusted EPS increased to $0.47 from $0.33, reflecting stronger margins and cost controls.
What were Pitney Bowes’ key profitability and cash flow metrics for Q1 2026?
Profitability and cash generation improved notably. GAAP net income rose to $58 million from $35 million, Adjusted EBIT increased to $130 million from $120 million, and free cash flow swung to a $44 million inflow from a $20 million outflow, supported by better earnings and working capital management.
How did Pitney Bowes’ SendTech and Presort segments perform in Q1 2026?
SendTech revenue was $314 million, down 1%, but Adjusted Segment EBIT climbed 17% to $114 million on cost discipline and better execution. Presort revenue fell 8% to $163 million, and Adjusted Segment EBIT declined 28% to $39 million due to lower volumes and less favorable mail mix.
What is Pitney Bowes’ financial outlook for full-year 2026?
Pitney Bowes reaffirmed its upgraded 2026 guidance. The company expects revenue between $1.8 billion and $1.86 billion, Adjusted EBIT of $425–$465 million, Adjusted EPS of $1.50–$1.65, and free cash flow of $345–$380 million, supported by Q1 momentum and improving sales trends.
How much debt and cash does Pitney Bowes report on its March 31, 2026 balance sheet?
As of March 31, 2026, cash and cash equivalents were $303 million and short-term investments were $11 million. Current and long-term debt totaled approximately $2.14 billion combined, while total liabilities were about $4.04 billion and stockholders’ deficit was $894 million.
What strategic initiatives did Pitney Bowes highlight in its Q1 2026 disclosures?
The company emphasized revitalizing Presort, reimagining SendTech, realizing the potential of Pitney Bowes Bank, progressing to phase 2 of its strategic review, and pursuing opportunistic capital allocation that balances debt reduction, share repurchases, dividend increases, and long-term strategic investments across its businesses.