Certified for Teams Phone integration — and now a three-time award winner in just two yearsOR YEHUDA, Israel, Aug. 26, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Highlights AudioCodes Voca Conversational Interaction Center (CIC) has been Certified for Microsoft Teams for its  Microsoft Teams Unify integration, natively extending Teams Phone capabilities into its contact center solution Voca being built on the Teams Unify model delivers easier customer onboarding, standardized access to Microsoft Azure AI Foundry, and offers 99.9 ...

Group 1 - BBB Foods Inc. operates grocery retail stores primarily in Mexico, with a current year earnings estimate revised downward by 33.3% over the last 60 days [1] - AudioCodes provides advanced voice networking and media processing solutions for the digital workplace, with its current year earnings estimate revised downward by almost 29.7% over the last 60 days [1] - AG Mortgage Investment Trust is a real estate investment trust that invests in and manages residential mortgage assets, with its current year earnings estimate revised downward by 7.5% over the last 60 days [2]

Financial Data and Key Metrics Changes - Revenues for Q2 2025 were $61.1 million, an increase of 1.3% compared to $60.3 million in Q2 2024 [8] - GAAP gross margin for the quarter was 64.1%, down from 65.5% in Q2 2024 [10] - Non-GAAP net income for Q2 was $4.1 million or $0.14 per diluted share, compared to $5.5 million or $0.18 per diluted share in Q2 2024 [12] - Net cash provided by operating activities was $7.7 million for the quarter [12] Business Line Data and Key Metrics Changes - Services revenues for Q2 were $32.6 million, up 1.9% year over year, accounting for 53.3% of total revenues [9][17] - Life Managed Services grew 25% year over year, reaching $70 million in annual recurring revenues [18] - Non-GAAP operating income for Q2 was $4.4 million or 7.2% of revenues, down from $7.2 million or 11.9% of revenues in Q2 2024 [11] Market Data and Key Metrics Changes - Revenue by geographical region: North America 48%, EMEA 34%, Asia Pacific 14%, Central and Latin America 4% [9] - Microsoft Teams business grew 6.5% year over year, contributing significantly to enterprise UC and CX revenue [16][27] Company Strategy and Development Direction - The company is transitioning to an AI-driven hybrid cloud software and services model, focusing on connectivity and AI-powered business applications [15][41] - The launch of the next-generation live platform aims to enhance managed services and integrate AI capabilities [18][19] - The company plans to increase marketing and sales efforts in the Webex Calling space following recent certifications [32] Management's Comments on Operating Environment and Future Outlook - Management noted that despite tariff challenges, customer purchasing behavior remains stable, and the pipeline for opportunities is strong [25][26] - The company will postpone issuing a financial outlook until there is better clarity on tariff rates [25] - Management expressed confidence in the growth trajectory of the business, particularly in the UCaaS and CX markets [41] Other Important Information - The company declared a cash dividend of $0.20 per share, totaling approximately $5.7 million, to be paid on August 28, 2025 [13] - The company expects $3 to $4 million in tariff-related costs for the full year 2025 [23] Q&A Session Summary Question: What are you seeing in terms of customer demand for virtual SBCs versus physical hardware following the tariffs? - Management indicated that there has been no significant impact on business decisions regarding SBCs, and they have raised prices to protect margins [44][45] Question: Can you provide more color on the strength of the Microsoft business? - Management highlighted that the growth is driven by a dominant market share in Teams Phone and successful large contract signings [48][49] Question: What is the pipeline for WebEx opportunities? - Management stated that they are early in the process with several opportunities but do not expect significant revenue impact until 2026 [52][53] Question: Did you disclose the second quarter growth rate for conversational AI? - Management did not disclose specific growth rates but expects substantial growth in the second half of the year [57][58] Question: How does AudioCodes differentiate itself in the conversational AI market? - Management emphasized their focus on end-to-end applications and the ability to deploy solutions quickly due to their extensive infrastructure [60][62]

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Company Performance - AudioCodes reported quarterly earnings of $0.14 per share, missing the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $0.17 per share, and down from $0.18 per share a year ago, representing an earnings surprise of -17.65% [1] - The company posted revenues of $61.08 million for the quarter ended June 2025, surpassing the Zacks Consensus Estimate by 2.70%, compared to year-ago revenues of $60.3 million [2] - Over the last four quarters, AudioCodes has surpassed consensus EPS estimates just once, but has topped consensus revenue estimates three times [2] Stock Outlook - AudioCodes shares have increased by approximately 7.8% since the beginning of the year, while the S&P 500 has gained 8.6% [3] - The company's earnings outlook will be crucial for future stock performance, with current consensus EPS estimates at $0.20 for the coming quarter and $0.74 for the current fiscal year [7] Industry Context - The Communication - Components industry, to which AudioCodes belongs, is currently ranked in the bottom 26% of over 250 Zacks industries, indicating potential challenges ahead [8] - Empirical research suggests a strong correlation between near-term stock movements and trends in earnings estimate revisions, which could impact AudioCodes' stock performance [5][6]

Core Insights - AudioCodes reported a revenue increase of 1.3% year-over-year for Q2 2025, reaching $61.1 million compared to $60.3 million in Q2 2024 [15] - The company experienced a decline in EBITDA, with GAAP EBITDA at $3.6 million for Q2 2025, down from $6.2 million in Q2 2024 [2][15] - Non-GAAP net income for Q2 2025 was $4.1 million, or $0.14 per diluted share, compared to $5.5 million, or $0.18 per diluted share in Q2 2024 [4][15] Financial Performance - Total revenues for the first half of 2025 were $121.5 million, compared to $120.4 million for the same period in 2024 [27] - The gross margin for Q2 2025 was 64.1% on a GAAP basis and 64.5% on a Non-GAAP basis [15] - Net cash provided by operating activities was $7.7 million for Q2 2025, with total cash and cash equivalents amounting to $95.3 million as of June 30, 2025 [6][15] Business Developments - The company launched the Live Platform, an integrated UCaaS and CX solution, enhancing its offerings in the unified communications market [9] - AudioCodes reported strong demand in UC, CX, and conversational AI, with a 6.5% increase in Microsoft business during the quarter [8] - The company’s Annual Recurring Revenues (ARR) reached $70 million, marking a 25% year-over-year increase [8] Shareholder Returns - During Q2 2025, AudioCodes repurchased 715,732 ordinary shares for a total of $6.6 million [13] - A cash dividend of $0.20 per share was declared, amounting to approximately $5.7 million, payable on August 28, 2025 [16] Operational Challenges - Increased operational expenses were noted due to new tariffs on US imports, adding $1 million in costs, alongside rising costs in the EMEA region due to currency fluctuations [11] - The company is making investments in product and sales to accelerate growth in its Conversational AI products and solutions [12]

Core Insights - AudioCodes' Voca Conversational Interaction Center (Voca CIC) has been awarded the 2025 CX Today Award for Best CX Deployment for its implementation at the University of Central Florida (UCF) [2][6] - The partnership with AT&T Business was recognized as Highly Commended in the Best CX Partnership category, highlighting the integrated UCaaS and CCaaS offering for Microsoft Teams [2][3] Company Achievements - The deployment at UCF consolidated over 40 helpdesks into a single contact center, serving 70,000 students and 10,000 staff, showcasing significant scalability and reliability [3][6] - This marks the second consecutive year that Voca CIC has received recognition at the CX Awards, following its 2024 win for Best Microsoft Teams Contact Center Solution [4][6] Product Features - Voca CIC is certified for Microsoft Teams and built on Azure, utilizing Azure Communication Services to deliver scalable, AI-first customer experience across multiple channels [4][9] - The solution allows new customers to build a conversational contact center quickly, including AI and omnichannel features, with a 30-day free trial available [5][6] Strategic Partnerships - The collaboration with AT&T Business enhances the offering of Voca CIC, integrating AT&T Cloud Voice to support enterprise migrations to Microsoft Teams Phone [3][9] - This partnership is positioned to simplify and modernize customer engagement as UCaaS and CCaaS integration accelerates across the industry [3][9]

Core Viewpoint - AudioCodes is set to release its financial results for the Second Quarter of 2025 on July 29, 2025, before the market opens on NASDAQ, covering the period ended June 30, 2025 [1] Financial Results Announcement - The financial results will be disseminated via news wires and will also be available on the corporate website [1] - A conference call to discuss the results will take place on July 29, 2025, at 8:30 a.m. Eastern Time, hosted by the President and CEO, Shabtai Adlersberg, and the CFO, Niran Baruch [2] Conference Call Details - Investors can join the call by dialing 888-506-0062 in the USA or +1 973-528-0011 internationally, or via webcast on the AudioCodes investor website [3] - A replay of the call will be accessible on the investor website approximately two hours after the conference call concludes [3] Company Overview - AudioCodes Ltd. is a global leader in unified communications, voice, contact center, and conversational AI services, enhancing customer and employee experiences through improved communication and collaboration [5] - The company offers a wide range of products and SaaS services that ensure interoperability with major UCaaS and CCaaS platforms, including Microsoft Teams, Webex, Zoom, and Genesys [5] - AudioCodes serves enterprises worldwide, including 65 Fortune 100 companies, focusing on productivity, collaboration, business process automation, compliance, and customer interaction [5]

Core Insights - AudioCodes has achieved multiple certifications for Cloud Connect for Webex Calling, allowing service providers to offer reliable services to customers [2][3] - The AudioCodes Live Platform is a white-label, multi-tenant SaaS solution that simplifies the delivery of cloud-based voice services [4][6] - AudioCodes' session border controller (SBC) technology ensures reliable, scalable, and secure voice connectivity for Webex Calling [4][6] Company Overview - AudioCodes is a global leader in unified communications, voice, contact center, and conversational AI services, enhancing customer and employee experiences [8][9] - The company serves enterprises worldwide, including 65 Fortune 100 companies, by providing seamless interoperability with leading UCaaS and CCaaS platforms [8][9] - AudioCodes' solutions are designed to improve productivity, collaboration, and business process automation for enterprises [8][9]

Industry Overview - The Zacks Communication - Components industry is facing challenges due to raw material price volatility, high capital expenditure for 5G infrastructure, and supply chain issues, which have negatively impacted profitability [1][4][6] - The industry primarily includes companies providing telecom products and services for scalable network architecture, video solutions, and broadband access equipment [3] Current Challenges - High operating costs are driven by a shortage of chips, elevated raw material prices due to geopolitical tensions, and technological obsolescence [4][6] - Demand erosion is occurring as customers shift to lower-priced alternatives in response to increased fees for network upgrades, compounded by trade restrictions affecting credibility [7] Future Prospects - Companies like Harmonic Inc., Ooma, Inc., and AudioCodes Ltd. are expected to benefit from rising demand for scalable infrastructure driven by IoT, fiber densification, and accelerated 5G rollout [2] - The industry is positioned for growth through a software-driven, data-centric approach that enhances cloud architecture and user experience [5] Performance Metrics - The Zacks Communication - Components industry has outperformed the S&P 500 and the broader Zacks Computer and Technology sector, with a 34.1% increase over the past year compared to 9.2% and 7.2% for the S&P 500 and sector, respectively [11] - The industry currently trades at a trailing 12-month price-to-book (P/B) ratio of 3.11X, below the S&P 500's 7.81X and the sector's 8.63X [14] Key Companies - **Harmonic Inc.**: Specializes in video delivery solutions and has a strong earnings outlook with a 67.9% earnings surprise on average over the last four quarters [17][18] - **Ooma, Inc.**: Offers cloud-based communication solutions and has shown an 18% earnings surprise on average, focusing on small business customers [21][23] - **AudioCodes Ltd.**: Provides advanced communication solutions and aims to leverage partnerships to strengthen its market position, with a 0.4% earnings surprise on average [26][27]