Pitney Bowes Inc. (PBI) stock soared 7.81% during Wednesday's trading session, driven by the company's release of better-than-expected fourth-quarter 2025 financial results and an optimistic outlook for the coming year.
The company reported Q4 adjusted earnings per share of $0.45, significantly surpassing the analyst consensus estimate of $0.38. This performance was highlighted by a jump in GAAP earnings per share to $0.17, representing an increase of over 100 percent compared to the prior year period. For the full year 2025, net income reached $144.70 million.
Adding to the positive momentum, Pitney Bowes issued its 2026 financial guidance, projecting adjusted earnings per share in the range of $1.40 to $1.60. The company also demonstrated strong capital allocation, having repurchased 12.6 million shares for $127 million and reduced principal debt by $114 million during the fourth quarter. CEO Kurt Wolf's accompanying shareholder letter, which mentioned increasing the share buyback authorization by $250 million, further bolstered investor confidence.