Diebold Nixdorf, Incorporated Earnings Missed Analyst Estimates: Here's What Analysts Are Forecasting Now

Shareholders might have noticed that Diebold Nixdorf, Incorporated (NYSE:DBD) filed its first-quarter result this time last week. The early response was not positive, with shares down 9.1% to US$77.86 in the past week. Results overall were not great, with earnings of US$0.14 per share falling drastically short of analyst expectations. Meanwhile revenues hit US$892m and were slightly better than forecasts. This is an important time for investors, as they can track a company's performance in its report, look at what experts are forecasting for next year, and see if there has been any change to expectations for the business. Readers will be glad to know we've aggregated the latest statutory forecasts to see whether the analysts have changed their mind on Diebold Nixdorf after the latest results.Trump has pledged to "unleash" American oil and gas and these 15 US stocks have developments that are poised to benefit.NYSE:DBD Earnings and Revenue Growth May 3rd 2026 Taking into account the latest results, Diebold Nixdorf's three analysts currently expect revenues in 2026 to be US$3.91b, approximately in line with the last 12 months. Per-share earnings are expected to bounce 45% to US$4.49. In the lead-up to this report, the analysts had been modelling revenues of US$3.90b and earnings per share (EPS) of US$5.20 in 2026. So there's definitely been a decline in sentiment after the latest results, noting the substantial drop in new EPS forecasts. View our latest analysis for Diebold Nixdorf Despite cutting their earnings forecasts,the analysts have lifted their price target 24% to US$98.33, suggesting that these impacts are not expected to weigh on the stock's value in the long term. That's not the only conclusion we can draw from this data however, as some investors also like to consider the spread in estimates when evaluating analyst price targets. There are some variant perceptions on Diebold Nixdorf, with the most bullish analyst valuing it at US$100.00 and the most bearish at US$95.00 per share. The narrow spread of estimates could suggest that the business' future is relatively easy to value, or thatthe analysts have a strong view on its prospects. Of course, another way to look at these forecasts is to place them into context against the industry itself. From these estimates it looks as though the analysts expect the years of declining revenue to come to an end, given the flat forecast out to 2026. That would be a definite improvement, given that the past five years have seen revenue shrink 0.5% annually. By contrast, our data suggests that other companies (with analyst coverage) in a similar industry are forecast to see their revenue grow 9.6% per year. Although Diebold Nixdorf's revenues are expected to improve, it seems that it is still expected to grow slower than the wider industry. The Bottom Line The biggest concern is that the analysts reduced their earnings per share estimates, suggesting business headwinds could lay ahead for Diebold Nixdorf. On the plus side, there were no major changes to revenue estimates; although forecasts imply they will perform worse than the wider industry. There was also a nice increase in the price target, with the analysts clearly feeling that the intrinsic value of the business is improving. Keeping that in mind, we still think that the longer term trajectory of the business is much more important for investors to consider. We have estimates - from multiple Diebold Nixdorf analysts - going out to 2027, and you can see them free on our platform here. And what about risks? Every company has them, and we've spotted 2 warning signs for Diebold Nixdorf you should know about. New: Manage All Your Stock Portfolios in One PlaceWe've created the ultimate portfolio companion for stock investors, and it's free.• Connect an unlimited number of Portfolios and see your total in one currency• Be alerted to new Warning Signs or Risks via email or mobile• Track the Fair Value of your stocksTry a Demo Portfolio for Free