Pitney Bowes Revenue Is Shrinking, but Surging Free Cash Flow Tells a Different Story for Investors
Key Points
Pitney Bowes’ revenue is slipping modestly, but profits and free cash flow are rising sharply.
Stronger margins and cash generation may matter more for investors than the company’s slow top-line trend.
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Legacy "SaaS for the 1950s" or hidden cash‑flow machine? Explore how Pitney Bowes (NYSE: PBI) is turning modest revenue declines into expanding margins, rising earnings per share, and surging free cash flow. Watch the video below to see what investors might be missing.
*This video was published on Aug. 6, 2026.
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Jim Gillies has positions in Pitney Bowes and has the following options: long January 2028 $17 calls on Pitney Bowes and short January 2028 $17 puts on Pitney Bowes. Lou Whiteman has no position in any of the stocks mentioned. Nicholas Sciple has no position in any of the stocks mentioned. The Motley Fool recommends Pitney Bowes. The Motley Fool has a disclosure policy.
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