PBI

Based on Pitney Bowes Inc.'s historical closing prices, adjusted for stock splits and dividend reinvestment. Past performance does not guarantee future results. This is for informational purposes only and is not financial advice.

What does Pitney Bowes do?

Pitney Bowes provides shipping, mailing, and logistics services through three segments: Global Ecommerce for parcel and cross-border delivery, Presort Services for mail sortation, and SendTech Solutions for mailing technology and equipment financing. It serves small businesses, large enterprises, retailers, and government clients.

Does PBI pay dividends?

Yes, Pitney Bowes pays a regular dividend. The company's long operating history supports a dividend program, though investors should monitor the Weak Risk pillar rating, which signals financial pressures that could affect future dividend decisions. Check the investor relations page for the current dividend rate.

When does PBI report earnings?

Pitney Bowes reports earnings quarterly, in line with standard US-listed company practice. For specific upcoming report dates and recent results, visit the company's investor relations page rather than relying on third-party estimates.

Is PBI a good stock to buy?

UQS Score rates PBI as Good overall. The Attractive Valuation and Good Quality ratings offer some positive signals, but the Weak Moat and Weak Risk pillars highlight real concerns. Whether PBI fits a portfolio depends on individual risk tolerance and investment goals — the full pillar breakdown is available to Pro members.

Is PBI overvalued?

The UQS Valuation pillar rates PBI as Attractive, suggesting the stock is not trading at a premium relative to its fundamentals. This may reflect the market pricing in the company's structural challenges. Investors should consider valuation alongside the Weak Risk and Moat ratings for a complete picture.

How does PBI compare to its competitors?

Compared to logistics peers like Hub Group, Cargojet, and Landstar System, Pitney Bowes is distinctive for its legacy mailing technology business alongside its ecommerce logistics operations. Competitors tend to focus more narrowly on freight or air cargo, while Pitney Bowes spans hardware, software, and delivery services.

What is PBI's market cap bracket?

Pitney Bowes is classified as a mid-cap company. This places it in a segment of the market that can offer more liquidity than small-caps while still carrying more volatility and risk than large-cap industrials peers.

Who founded Pitney Bowes?

Pitney Bowes traces its origins to Arthur Pitney, who invented the postage meter, and Walter Bowes, who helped commercialize it. The company was formally established in the early twentieth century and has since grown into a diversified shipping and mailing technology business headquartered in Stamford, Connecticut.

Is PBI a long-term quality stock?

As a long-term quality indicator, PBI's UQS profile is mixed. The Good Quality rating provides some foundation, but the Weak Moat suggests limited durable competitive advantage — a key factor for long-term compounding. The Weak Risk pillar also warrants attention for investors with a multi-year horizon.

What is the main competitive advantage of Pitney Bowes?

Pitney Bowes's longest-standing advantage is its entrenched position in mailing technology and presort services, where long client relationships and postal partnerships create switching costs. However, the UQS Moat pillar rates this advantage as Weak, reflecting competitive pressure in ecommerce logistics and secular decline in physical mail.

What sector does PBI belong to?

Pitney Bowes is classified in the Industrials sector, specifically within shipping, logistics, and mailing technology. This sector grouping places it alongside freight carriers and logistics providers, though Pitney Bowes's technology and financing components distinguish it from pure-play transportation companies.

Pitney Bowes Inc. shows solid profitability with healthy returns on capital and reasonable margins.

Pitney Bowes Inc. shows steady but unspectacular growth, typical for mature companies.

Pitney Bowes Inc. presents elevated risk with concerns around leverage or financial stability.

Pitney Bowes Inc. appears attractively valued relative to its earnings, cash flows, and sector peers.

Pitney Bowes Inc. operates in a highly competitive environment with limited sustainable advantages. The Moat pillar evaluates competitive advantages across five dimensions: Switching Costs, Network Effects, Cost Advantage, Intangible Assets, and Scale & Ecosystem. Sign in to customize moat ratings for PBI.

The UQS (Unified Quality Score) for Pitney Bowes Inc. is calculated using a proprietary 6-pillar framework with 29 financial metrics. Each pillar evaluates a different dimension on a 0–100 scale, then combines into a single weighted score. Scoring thresholds are calibrated per sector. Momentum is an optional Pro toggle — without it, you get the 5-pillar / 25-metric core shown below.

Quality (25%) measures profitability and capital efficiency — ROIC, ROE, margins, GP/Assets, and FCF Yield.

Moat (25%) assesses Pitney Bowes Inc.'s competitive advantages across switching costs, network effects, cost advantages, intangible assets, and ecosystem scale.

Growth (20%) tracks revenue trajectory and earnings momentum, combining historical results with analyst forward estimates.

Risk (15%) is inversely scored — lower leverage and strong balance sheet health result in higher scores.

Valuation (15%) measures whether Pitney Bowes Inc. is fairly priced using earnings yield, price-to-FCF, PEG ratio, and EV/EBITDA relative to sector peers.

Six investor-inspired presets are available, each with different pillar weights: Balanced, Buffett, Munger, Lynch, Cathie Wood, and Graham. The public score shown here uses the Balanced preset. Learn more in our FAQ.