Activists enhance the appeal of ATM makers

Both Diebold and NCR have recently attracted activist investors. That involvement should accelerate their growth plans and draw investor attention to their strong prospects.
NCR CORP. $31 (New York symbol NCR; Aggressive Growth Portfolio, Manufacturing & Industry sector; Shares outstanding: 118.6 million; Market cap: $3.7 billion; Price-to-sales… Read More

Activists target these two industrials

TENNANT CO. $73 (New York symbol TNC; Manufacturing & Industry sector; Shares outstanding: 17.9 million; Market cap: $1.3 billion; Takeover Target Rating: Highest; Dividend yield: 1.2%; TSINetwork Rating: Average; www. tennantco.com) makes industrial floor and street-cleaning equipment, including scrubbers, sweepers and polishers. The stock is… Read More

Focus on software and services set to pay off

Slowing sales of new ATMs have hurt Diebold and NCR. However, profits should improve as they continue to expand their software and servicing businesses.

NCR CORP. $31 (New York symbol NCR; Aggressive Growth Portfolio, Manufacturing & Industry sector; Shares outstanding: 121.8 million; Market cap: $3.8… Read More

ATM makers gain from focus on services

Diebold and NCR continue to expand the services they offer clients. That cuts their reliance on selling new ATMs and enhances their long-term profitability.
NCR CORP. $39 (New York symbol NCR; Aggressive Growth Portfolio, Manufacturing & Industry sector; Shares outstanding: 121.1 million; Market cap: $4.7 billion;… Read More

Diebold doubles sales with key acquisition

Diebold doubles sales with key acquisition

An acquisition has positioned this leading ATM maker to better tap developing markets and higher profits despite the trend toward online shopping.
DIEBOLD NIXDORF INC. (New York symbol DBD; www.dieboldnixdorf.com) took its current form in August 2016 when it acquired Germany’s Wincor Nixdorf AG for $1.4… Read More

European deal will pay off for Diebold

DIEBOLD NIXDORF INC. $30 (New York symbol DBD; Aggressive Growth Portfolio, Manufacturing & Industry sector; Shares outstanding: 75.1 million; Market cap: $2.3 billion; Price-to-sales ratio: 0.7; Dividend yield: 1.3%; TSINetwork Rating: Average; www.dieboldnixdorf.com) took its current form in August 2016 when it acquired Germany’s Wincor… Read More

Updating Diebold Inc. and NCR Corp.

DIEBOLD INC. $23 (www.dieboldnixdorf.com) completed its purchase of German ATM (automated teller machine) maker Wincor Nixdorf AG in August 2016 for $1.8 billion in cash and shares. The purchase makes Diebold the world’s largest maker of ATMs, with roughly 35% of the global market. The… Read More