Conduent Stock Update: Profit Gain Amid Revenue Decline and Losses
Conduent Incorporated (NASDAQ: CNDT) released its third-quarter 2025 results on Friday, presenting a mixed financial picture with better profitability overshadowed by decreasing revenue.
Financial Performance Summary
- Revenue fell to $767 million, down about 5% compared to the same period in 2024.
- Adjusted EBITDA increased by roughly 25%, reaching $40 million, boosting the margin from 4.1% to 5.2% year over year.
- On a GAAP basis, Conduent reported a pre-tax loss of $38 million, contrasting with a $159 million profit in Q3 2024.
- Diluted GAAP earnings per share declined to a loss of $0.30 from prior earnings of $0.72.
- Operating cash flow was negative $39 million, and adjusted free cash flow was –$54 million, indicating ongoing cash flow challenges.
Investor Reaction and Stock Movement
The company's stock traded near $2.22, dropping around 4% post-announcement, reflecting cautious investor sentiment despite operational improvements.
Management Highlights and Strategic Initiatives
- Completed a debt refinancing program to optimize capital structure.
- Repurchased about 4.7 million shares, signaling management’s confidence in Conduent’s long-term prospects.
- Maintained strong liquidity: approximately $264 million in cash and a $198 million unused credit facility.
"The margin expansion reflected stronger cost discipline and operational efficiencies."
Author’s summary: Conduent shows improved profitability through operational efficiency, yet ongoing revenue drops and negative cash flow signal challenges ahead for sustainable growth.
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International Business Times — 2025-11-07