ARKO Corp. (ARKO) came out with a quarterly loss of $0.12 per share versus the Zacks Consensus Estimate of a loss of $0.17. This compares to loss of $0.02 per share a year ago. These figures are adjusted for non- recurring items. This quarterly report represents an earnings surprise of 29.41%. A quarter ago, it was expected that this company would post earnings of $0.04 per share when it actually produced a loss of $0.03, delivering a surprise of -175%. Over the last four quarters, the company has surpassed ...

Arko (ARKO) Q1 2025 Earnings Call May 08, 2025 05:00 PM ET Speaker0 Afternoon, ladies and gentlemen, and welcome to the Arco Corp. First Quarter twenty twenty five Earnings Conference Call. At this time, all lines are in a listen only mode. Following the presentation, we will conduct a question and answer session. This call is being recorded on Thursday, 05/08/2025. I would now like to turn the conference over to Jordan Mann, Senior Vice President, Corporate Strategy and Capital Markets, Investor Relations. ...

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549 FORM 10-Q (Mark One) ☒ QUARTERLY REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 For the quarterly period ended March 31, 2025. OR ARKO Corp. (Exact Name of Registrant as Specified in Its Charter) (State or Other Jurisdiction of Incorporation or Organization) Delaware 85-2784337 (I.R.S. Employer Identification No.) 8565 Magellan Parkway Suite 400 Richmond, Virginia 23227-1150 (Address of Principal Executive ...

RICHMOND, Va., May 08, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- ARKO Corp. (Nasdaq: ARKO) ("ARKO" or the "Company"), a Fortune 500 company and one of the largest convenience store operators in the United States, today announced financial results for the first quarter ended March 31, 2025. First Quarter 2025 Key Highlights (vs. Year-Ago Quarter) Other Key Highlights See Use of Non-GAAP Measures below. All figures for fuel costs, fuel contribution and fuel margin per gallon exclude the estimated fixed margin or fixed fee pai ...

Exhibit 99.1 ARKO Corp. Reports First Quarter 2025 Results ARKO Corp. (Nasdaq: ARKO) ("ARKO" or the "Company"), a Fortune 500 company and one of the largest convenience store operators in the United States, today announced financial results for the first quarter ended March 31, 2025. First Quarter 2025 Key Highlights (vs. Year-Ago Quarter) 1,2 Other Key Highlights "Despite a pressured consumer environment, we effectively navigated ongoing macroeconomic headwinds in the first quarter," said Arie Kotler, Chai ...

RICHMOND, Va., April 24, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- ARKO Corp. (Nasdaq: ARKO) (the “Company”), a Fortune 500 company and one of the largest convenience store operators in the United States, today announced that the Company will host a conference call on Thursday, May 8, 2025 at 5:00 p.m. Eastern Time to discuss its financial results for the first quarter ended March 31, 2025. ARKO Corp.’s management team will host the conference call, followed by a question-and-answer period. The Company will provide its fina ...

Group 1 - ARKO Corp. closed at $4.25, with a daily increase of +0.71%, underperforming the S&P 500, which gained 2.51% [1] - Over the past month, ARKO shares increased by 1.2%, while the Consumer Staples sector rose by 2.1% and the S&P 500 decreased by 8.86% [1] Group 2 - ARKO Corp. is expected to report an EPS of -$0.17, reflecting a 750% decline from the same quarter last year, with anticipated revenue of $1.84 billion, down 11.21% year-over-year [2] - Full-year estimates predict earnings of $0.10 per share and revenue of $8.01 billion, indicating year-over-year changes of -23.08% and -8.29%, respectively [3] Group 3 - Recent changes to analyst estimates for ARKO Corp. are important as they reflect short-term business trends, with positive revisions indicating optimism about the company's outlook [4] - The Zacks Rank system, which evaluates estimate changes, has ARKO Corp. currently rated at 4 (Sell), with no changes in the EPS estimate over the last 30 days [6] Group 4 - ARKO Corp. has a Forward P/E ratio of 44.42, significantly higher than the industry average of 19.64, suggesting it is trading at a premium [7] - The Consumer Products - Staples industry, to which ARKO belongs, has a Zacks Industry Rank of 143, placing it in the bottom 43% of over 250 industries [7]

Core Viewpoint - ARKO Corp. is facing significant challenges with expected earnings and revenue declines, while its stock performance has been relatively stable compared to broader market indices [1][2][3]. Group 1: Stock Performance - ARKO Corp. closed at $3.80, showing no change from the previous day, and outperformed the S&P 500, which fell by 5.98% [1]. - Over the last month, ARKO's shares decreased by 5.71%, underperforming the Consumer Staples sector's gain of 6.06% and exceeding the S&P 500's loss of 7.66% [1]. Group 2: Earnings and Revenue Estimates - Analysts expect ARKO Corp. to report an EPS of -$0.17, a decline of 750% from the same quarter last year [2]. - The consensus estimate for revenue is $1.84 billion, reflecting an 11.21% decrease compared to the previous year [2]. - For the annual period, earnings are anticipated to be $0.10 per share and revenue at $8.01 billion, indicating declines of 23.08% and 8.29%, respectively [3]. Group 3: Analyst Estimates and Rankings - Recent changes in analyst estimates for ARKO Corp. may indicate shifting business dynamics, with positive revisions seen as a favorable sign for the company's outlook [3]. - The Zacks Rank system currently rates ARKO Corp. at 4 (Sell), with a stagnant EPS projection over the past 30 days [5]. Group 4: Valuation Metrics - ARKO Corp. has a Forward P/E ratio of 40, which is a premium compared to the industry average of 20.78 [6]. - The Consumer Products - Staples industry, to which ARKO belongs, ranks in the bottom 40% of all industries according to the Zacks Industry Rank [6].

Group 1: Company Performance - ARKO Corp. shares closed at $4.07, down 0.49% from the previous trading day, underperforming the S&P 500's loss of 0.22% [1] - Over the past month, ARKO Corp. has experienced a significant decline of 47.7%, while the Consumer Staples sector gained 2.67% [1] - The upcoming earnings release is projected to show an EPS of -$0.17, indicating a 750% decrease year-over-year, with revenue expected at $1.84 billion, down 11.21% from the same quarter last year [2] Group 2: Annual Estimates - For the annual period, earnings are anticipated to be $0.10 per share and revenue at $8.01 billion, reflecting declines of 23.08% and 8.29% respectively from the previous year [3] - Recent analyst estimate revisions indicate a changing outlook for ARKO Corp., with positive revisions suggesting optimism about the company's business and profitability [3][4] Group 3: Zacks Rank and Valuation - ARKO Corp. currently holds a Zacks Rank of 4 (Sell), with a notable 75% decrease in the Zacks Consensus EPS estimate over the past month [5] - The company is trading at a Forward P/E ratio of 43.05, which is significantly higher than the industry average of 20.9 [6] - The Consumer Products - Staples industry, to which ARKO belongs, has a Zacks Industry Rank of 150, placing it in the bottom 41% of over 250 industries [6][7]

Financial Data and Key Metrics Changes - Total company adjusted EBITDA for Q4 2024 was $56.8 million, down from $61.8 million in the same period last year, primarily due to lower retail fuel and merchandise contributions [22] - Full year 2024 total company adjusted EBITDA was $248.9 million compared to $276.3 million in the previous year [27] - Net loss for Q4 2024 was $2.3 million, compared to a net income of $1.1 million in the prior year [26] Business Line Data and Key Metrics Changes - Retail segment operating income decreased to approximately $62.9 million from $72.3 million year-over-year, with same store merchandise sales down 2.1% [23] - Wholesale segment operating income increased to $20 million from $18.1 million, driven by channel optimization [25] - Fleet segment operating income rose to $12.4 million from $9.7 million, despite total gallons down 1% [25] Market Data and Key Metrics Changes - Same store retail fuel gallons were down mid-single digits for both the quarter and year, with same store fuel margin down $0.011 per gallon [17] - Same store fuel contribution decreased by 7.1% for the quarter due to a decline in gallons and lower fuel margin [24] - Same store operating expenses decreased by approximately 1.2% for the quarter [24] Company Strategy and Development Direction - The company is focused on a transformation plan, including a dealerization program to optimize its retail portfolio and enhance profitability [19][20] - The "Fueling America's Future" campaign aims to drive customer traffic and sales by offering significant discounts on fuel for loyalty program members [11][49] - The company is enhancing its food service offerings and optimizing its tobacco product category to align with evolving consumer preferences [10][15] Management's Comments on Operating Environment and Future Outlook - Management noted that 2024 was a challenging year due to persistent inflation and constrained consumer spending, but they remain focused on long-term growth strategies [9] - The company expects to see improvements in same store performance as the year progresses, despite current negative trends [40][42] - Management is optimistic about the impact of promotional activities and the dealerization program on future performance [35][84] Other Important Information - The company has substantial liquidity of approximately $841 million, including $262 million in cash at quarter end [27] - Total capital expenditures for Q4 2024 were $36.1 million, with full year 2024 capital expenditures at $113.9 million [29] Q&A Session Summary Question: Can you help connect the dots on the 2025 guidance? - Management indicated that the guidance reflects a shifting same store base, with current negative trends expected to improve as the year progresses [40][42] Question: Is there a building effect from dealerization savings? - Management confirmed that dealerization savings will accrue over time, with more significant impacts expected in 2026 [44][45] Question: What initiatives are in place for remaining retail stores? - The company is focusing on promotions for fuel and tobacco to drive traffic and sales in remaining stores [47][50] Question: How is the weather impacting business? - Management acknowledged that adverse weather conditions have negatively affected customer mobility and sales, particularly in January and February [33][86] Question: What is the strategy regarding fuel margins versus gallons? - Management clarified that the focus remains on maximizing fuel contribution dollars while using promotions to drive traffic and sales [96][97]