Conduent Cuts 2025 Revenue Forecast, CEO Confirms Capital Plan and Cash Cushion
Conduent Inc (NASDAQ: CNDT) shares fell Friday morning after the company released lower-than-expected revenue and earnings for Q3 2025.
Q3 2025 Financial Results
- Revenue was $767 million, down 5% year-over-year and below the $794.33 million analyst estimate.
- Adjusted revenue also stood at $767 million, a decline of 1.8% from the prior year.
- GAAP diluted EPS posted a loss of 30 cents, compared to earnings of 72 cents a year ago.
- Adjusted EPS showed a loss of nine cents, missing the consensus loss estimate of seven cents but improving from a 14 cents loss the prior year.
- Adjusted EBITDA increased to $40 million, with a margin expanding to 5.2% from 4.1% the previous year, indicating operational progress despite revenue challenges.
Business Momentum and Cash Flow
- New business signings in Annual Contract Value (ACV) totaled $111 million.
- Net ARR Activity Metric (TTM) reached $25 million, reflecting growth in the pipeline and recurring revenue.
- Operating cash flow was negative $39 million for the quarter.
- Adjusted free cash flow was negative $54 million.
- The company held $264 million in cash at quarter-end.
- Unused capacity in the renewed credit facility was $198 million.
- Total debt stood at $713 million.
"Despite revenue softness, adjusted EBITDA margin expansion signals operational improvement."
"The CEO confirmed the capital plan remains on track with a strong cash cushion."
Share Repurchase Activity
The company repurchased approximately 4 million shares during the quarter.
Author’s summary: Conduent's Q3 results reflected revenue pressure but operational gains and a solid cash position, demonstrating cautious progress amid market challenges.
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Benzinga — 2025-11-07