Conduent Stock Update: Tech Company's Profit Push Overshadowed by Revenue Slide and Mounting Losses

Conduent Stock Update: Profit Gains Marred by Revenue Decline and Losses

Conduent Incorporated (NASDAQ: CNDT) released its Q3 2025 financial results on Friday, showing a mixed performance with higher profitability but ongoing revenue drops. Following the announcement, the stock fell about 4% to around $2.22, indicating investor caution despite operational improvements.

Financial Performance Overview

Revenue: $767 million for the quarter ended September 30, 2025, down approximately 5% year over year.
Adjusted EBITDA: Increased by 25% to $40 million, improving the margin from 4.1% to 5.2%, thanks to tighter cost control and better operational efficiency.
GAAP Results: Pre-tax loss of $38 million compared to a $159 million profit in Q3 2024.
Earnings Per Share (Diluted GAAP): Loss of $0.30 versus earnings of $0.72 in the previous year.
Cash Flow: Operating cash flow was negative $39 million; adjusted free cash flow was –$54 million, reflecting ongoing cash generation challenges.

Management Actions and Liquidity

During the quarter, management completed a debt refinancing program and repurchased about 4.7 million shares, signaling confidence in the company's long-term prospects. Liquidity remains solid with approximately $264 million in cash and an unused $198 million credit facility.

“The margin expansion reflected stronger cost discipline and operational efficiencies.”

These results emphasize the company’s efforts to improve profitability despite persistent revenue pressures and cash flow difficulties.

Author’s summary: Conduent shows improved profit margins and strategic financial moves, yet ongoing revenue declines and mounting losses highlight challenges ahead.

International Business Times — 2025-11-07

Conduent Stock Update: Profit Gains Marred by Revenue Decline and Losses

Financial Performance Overview

Management Actions and Liquidity

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