Core Insights - NRSInsights reported a 4.9% year-over-year increase in same-store sales for May 2025, marking an acceleration from the 4.3% increase in April 2025, indicating strong retail performance [6][12] - The NRS retail network consists of approximately 36,000 active terminals across 31,300 independent retailers, primarily serving urban consumers [2][17] - The dollar-weighted average price for the top 500 items purchased increased by 2.9% year-over-year, up from 2.3% in April 2025, reflecting rising inflation in consumer goods [7][12] Sales Performance - Same-store sales increased by 3.8% compared to April 2025 and 3.3% for the three months ending May 31, 2025, compared to the same period last year [6][15] - Units sold rose by 3.6% year-over-year, with a 2.1% increase compared to April 2025 [6][15] - The number of baskets (transactions) increased by 0.9% year-over-year and 3.1% compared to the previous month [6][15] Market Trends - Prepared cocktails and wine-based cocktails showed significant dollar growth, indicating a consumer shift towards convenient and flavorful alcoholic beverages [13] - The snacking category, particularly chocolate, demonstrated resilience and growth despite market challenges, while performance shakes continued to gain popularity due to changing consumer behaviors [13] Comparative Data - Over the past twelve months, the NRS network's three-month moving average same-store sales have outperformed the U.S. Commerce Department's data by an average of 0.1% [10] - In April 2025, the U.S. Commerce Department's three-month rolling average increase exceeded that of the NRS network by 1.8% [10] Transaction Data - In May 2025, NRS' POS terminals processed $2.1 billion in sales, representing an 18% year-over-year increase across 143 million transactions [17]

Core Viewpoint - IDT Corporation is set to discuss its financial and operational results for the third quarter of fiscal 2025 during the earnings conference call [1][3]. Group 1: Company Overview - The conference call is hosted by IDT's Vice President of Investor Relations, Bill Ulrey, and features remarks from CEO Shmuel Jonas and CFO Marcelo Fischer [1][3]. - The financial results being discussed pertain to the three-month period ending April 30, 2025 [3]. Group 2: Financial Metrics - Management may reference non-GAAP measures such as adjusted EBITDA, non-GAAP net income, and non-GAAP earnings per share during the presentation [5].

Financial Data and Key Metrics Changes - IDT reported a 133% year-over-year increase in consolidated income from operations, a 57% increase in consolidated adjusted EBITDA, and a 290% increase in EPS [6] - Gross profit increased 15% year-over-year, with a gross profit margin reaching a record high of 37.1% [12][13] - Cash and cash equivalents increased to $224 million from $171 million at the end of the previous quarter [19] Business Line Data and Key Metrics Changes - NRS saw a 23% year-over-year increase in recurring revenue, driven by a 37% increase in merchant services revenue and a 32% increase in SaaS fees [6] - The fintech segment, including Boss Money, generated over $5 million in adjusted EBITDA compared to $244,000 in the same quarter last year [8] - Traditional communications segment income from operations and adjusted EBITDA both increased over 30% year-over-year [9] Market Data and Key Metrics Changes - Subscription revenue for Netafone increased 7% to $21.5 million, with a higher constant currency increase of 11% [18] - Digital remittance transactions through Boss Money constituted over 80% of total remittances, with a 27% increase in transactions and a 25% increase in revenue [7][16] - Advertising and data revenue decreased by 12% year-over-year, largely due to a strategic decision to limit sales to a major client [14] Company Strategy and Development Direction - The company is focusing on developing new offerings that leverage the NRS platform to help independent retailers compete with larger chains [7] - IDT is pursuing next-generation growth initiatives while maintaining operational efficiency in its existing segments [10] - The company is exploring acquisitions but emphasizes the importance of paying the right price to extract value [37] Management's Comments on Operating Environment and Future Outlook - Management noted that the third quarter was slightly softer than the second quarter due to seasonal factors, but overall performance was strong [11] - The company remains optimistic about future growth, particularly in the fintech and SaaS segments, despite some challenges in the advertising revenue [12][14] - Management confirmed guidance for the full fiscal year, expecting to double the adjusted EBITDA from the first half [21] Other Important Information - The company has been actively repurchasing shares and is considering further capital allocation strategies based on acquisition opportunities [40][42] - IDT has implemented AI agents in its Netafone segment, which are already showing benefits in efficiency [9] Q&A Session Summary Question: Insights on NRS growth and sales strategy - Management indicated that increased efforts in sales and onboarding new retailers contributed to strong revenue despite fewer terminal additions [26][28] Question: AI agent customer demographics - Most customers for the AI agent are existing Netafone customers, with plans to expand to new clients in the future [30] Question: Future acquisitions and technology integration - Management confirmed ongoing interest in acquisitions and highlighted the recent acquisition of a restaurant technology company [38] Question: Stock repurchase strategy - Management stated that stock repurchases are made with excess cash, not borrowed funds, and will continue based on market conditions [43] Question: Advertising revenue outlook post-partner reduction - Management noted that while a significant partner was reduced, other advertising relationships are growing, and they expect to fill the gap [62] Question: Future EBITDA margins for NetSuite phone - Management expressed uncertainty about future margins but indicated that new initiatives could lead to substantial improvements over time [66] Question: Investment in customer acquisition for Boss Money - Management acknowledged the potential for increased investment in customer acquisition to capture market share from legacy players [70]

Financial Data and Key Metrics Changes - The company reported a 133% year-over-year increase in consolidated income from operations, a 57% increase in consolidated adjusted EBITDA, and a 290% increase in EPS [4] - Gross profit increased 15% year-over-year, with a gross profit margin reaching a record high of 37.1% [11][12] - Adjusted EBITDA margins reached 15% in the third quarter [7] Business Line Data and Key Metrics Changes - At NRS, recurring revenue increased 23% year-over-year, driven by a 37% revenue increase from merchant services and a 32.3% increase in SaaS fees, despite a 12% decrease in advertising and data revenue [4] - The fintech segment, including Boss Money, generated over $5 million in adjusted EBITDA compared to $244,000 in the year-ago quarter [6] - Traditional communications segment income from operations and adjusted EBITDA both jumped over 30% year-over-year [8] Market Data and Key Metrics Changes - Subscription revenue increased 7% to $21.5 million in the quarter, with a higher constant currency increase of 11% [16] - The remittance platform, Boss Money, saw a 27% increase in transactions and a 25% increase in revenue [5] Company Strategy and Development Direction - The company is focusing on developing new offerings that leverage the NRS platform to help retailers compete with larger chains, particularly in online ordering and delivery [5] - The company is pursuing next-generation growth initiatives and is in the budgeting process for fiscal 2026 [9][19] - The company is exploring acquisitions but emphasizes the importance of paying the right price to extract value [29][33] Management's Comments on Operating Environment and Future Outlook - Management noted that the third quarter was slightly softer than the second quarter due to expected seasonal factors, but they remain pleased with overall performance [10] - The company expects to meet its adjusted EBITDA goal of $126 million for the full year [19] - Management expressed confidence in the long-term profitability of traditional communications as a cash generator [17] Other Important Information - The company set up a bad debt expense provision of $1.4 million related to amounts due from a client [13] - The company repurchased $6 million of employee-owned shares to satisfy tax obligations triggered by vesting [18] Q&A Session Summary Question: Insights on NRS growth and sales strategy - Management indicated that increased efforts in bringing new and existing retailers onto the merchant processing platform contributed to strong numbers this quarter [22] Question: Details on AI agent customer base - Most customers for the AI agent are existing NetSuite phone customers, with plans to expand to new customers in the future [24] Question: Future M&A activity - Management confirmed they are looking at acquisitions but will only pursue those that offer good value [29] Question: Impact of reduced advertising revenue from a partner - Management noted that while a significant partner's contribution has decreased, other advertising revenues have been growing nicely, and they are close to covering the decline [50][51] Question: Future EBITDA margins for NetSuite phone - Management expressed uncertainty but indicated that new initiatives could lead to substantial margin improvements over time [54] Question: Investment in customer acquisition for Boss Money - Management acknowledged the potential for increased investment in customer acquisition to capture market share from legacy players [57]

Financial Performance - Gross profit increased by 15% year-over-year to $112 million, achieving a record gross profit margin of 37.1%[1] - Income from operations rose by 133% to $27 million, while adjusted EBITDA increased by 57% to $32 million[1] - GAAP EPS increased to $0.86 from $0.22, and non-GAAP EPS increased to $0.90 from $0.38[1] - Total revenue for 3Q25 was $210.2 million, a decrease of 5.2% compared to $221.7 million in 3Q24[24] - Gross profit for 3Q25 was $43.4 million, reflecting a year-over-year increase of 5.3% and a gross profit margin of 20.7%, up 210 basis points from 18.6% in 3Q24[24] - Income from operations rose significantly by 39.2% to $17.3 million in 3Q25 compared to $12.5 million in 3Q24[24] - Adjusted EBITDA for 3Q25 was $19.3 million, a 30.1% increase from $14.9 million in 3Q24[24] - Net income for the nine months ended April 30, 2025, was $63,657,000, compared to $30,572,000 for the same period in 2024, representing a growth of 108%[42] - Net income attributable to IDT Corporation for 3Q25 was $21.7 million, a significant increase from $5.6 million in 3Q24, representing a growth of 287.5%[59] - Non-GAAP net income for 3Q25 was $22.7 million, up from $9.7 million in 3Q24, marking an increase of 134.0%[59] Revenue Segments - Recurring revenue for the National Retail Solutions (NRS) segment grew by 23% to $29.4 million, driven by a 37% increase in Merchant Services revenue[2] - BOSS Money transactions increased by 27% to 6.0 million, with revenue rising by 25% to $34.4 million[2] - Traditional Communications segment's income from operations increased by 39% to $17.3 million, and adjusted EBITDA rose by 30% to $19.3 million[2] - IDT Digital Payments revenue increased by 1.0% year-over-year to $102.6 million, while BOSS Revolution revenue decreased by 18.1% to $51.7 million[24] - NRS' recurring revenue for 3Q25 was $29.4 million, reflecting a growth rate of 23% compared to the previous year[60] - Total revenue for NRS in 3Q25 was $31.1 million, up from $25.7 million in 3Q24, representing a year-over-year increase of 21.1%[60] Cash Flow and Assets - Net cash provided by operating activities was $75.7 million in 3Q25, a substantial increase from $9.5 million in 3Q24[26] - As of April 30, 2025, IDT held $223.8 million in cash and cash equivalents, with total current assets of $498.3 million and current liabilities of $287.2 million[25] - Cash, cash equivalents, and restricted cash at the end of the period totaled $323,077,000, up from $232,845,000, marking a 39% increase[42] - Net cash provided by operating activities increased to $96,059,000 from $52,778,000 year-over-year, reflecting an increase of 82%[42] Capital Expenditures and Dividends - Capital expenditures increased to $5.4 million in 3Q25 from $4.7 million in 3Q24[27] - Capital expenditures for the nine months were $15,507,000, up from $13,621,000, indicating a 14% increase[42] - The company approved a quarterly dividend of $0.06 per share, to be paid on June 18, 2025[29] - Dividends paid increased to $4,036,000 from $1,269,000, showing a significant rise of 218%[42] Operational Metrics - Active POS terminals increased by 17.6% year-over-year to 35,600, and payment processing accounts rose by 31.1% to 25,500[12] - Digital channel send volume for BOSS Money grew by 40% year-over-year, indicating a shift towards larger send amounts per transaction[19] - The Adjusted EBITDA margin for net2phone was 26% in 3Q25, indicating strong profitability relative to sales[60] - The company's income from operations for 3Q25 was $26.6 million, compared to $28.3 million in 2Q25, reflecting a decrease of 6.0%[59] Performance Evaluation - The company's Adjusted EBITDA and Non-GAAP EPS metrics are used to provide insights into core operational strengths and performance relative to competitors[46] - The 'Rule of 40' score for the NRS segment is utilized to assess the balance between revenue growth and profitability, indicating a healthy combination for long-term success[53] - The Rule of 40 score for NRS in 3Q25 was 49%, indicating a healthy balance of growth and profitability[60] - BOSS Money's digital send volume is a key metric for evaluating operational performance in the remittance business[66] - The digital send volume reflects the aggregate amount of principal remitted by customers using BOSS Money and BOSS Revolutions apps[66] - This metric allows for performance comparison against competitors in the remittance business[66] - BOSS Money's digital channel performance can be assessed over different temporal periods using this metric[66] Stock-Based Compensation - Stock-based compensation recognized was $2,720,000 for the nine months, down from $5,375,000, reflecting a decrease of 49%[42]

Core Insights - IDT Corporation reported strong financial results for the third quarter of fiscal year 2025, with significant year-over-year increases in gross profit, income from operations, and earnings per share [1][4][30]. Financial Performance - Gross profit increased by 15% year-over-year to $112 million, achieving a record gross profit margin of 37.1% [1][3]. - Income from operations rose by 133% to $27 million, while adjusted EBITDA increased by 57% to $32 million [1][3]. - GAAP EPS increased to $0.86 from $0.22, and non-GAAP EPS rose to $0.90 from $0.38 [1][3]. Segment Performance National Retail Solutions (NRS) - Recurring revenue grew by 23% to $29.4 million, driven by a 37% increase in Merchant Services revenue and a 33% rise in SaaS fees [2][5]. - Income from operations and adjusted EBITDA both increased by 29% year-over-year [2][5]. BOSS Money / Fintech Segment - BOSS Money transactions increased by 27% to 6 million, with revenue rising by 25% to $34.4 million [2][7]. - The fintech segment's gross profit grew by 31% to $22.6 million, and income from operations reached $4.3 million [2][7]. net2phone - Subscription revenue increased by 7% to $21.5 million, with income from operations surging by 188% to $1.4 million [3][26]. - Adjusted EBITDA for net2phone rose by 50% to $3.2 million [3][26]. Traditional Communications - Gross profit increased by 5% to $43.4 million, with income from operations rising by 39% to $17.3 million [3][9]. - Adjusted EBITDA for this segment grew by 30% to $19.3 million [3][9]. Cash Flow and Capital Expenditures - Net cash provided by operating activities was $75.7 million in 3Q25, compared to $9.5 million in 3Q24 [30]. - Capital expenditures increased by 14% to $5.4 million [3][31]. Future Outlook - The company is focusing on developing new offerings to enhance the competitiveness of independent retailers against larger chains [6]. - BOSS Money is working on initiatives to drive long-term growth and reduce cross-border transaction friction [7].

Financial Results Announcement - IDT Corporation has scheduled its financial and operational results report for the third quarter of fiscal year 2025, covering the period ended April 30, 2025, on June 5, 2025 [1] - The earnings release will be available on the IDT investor relations website at approximately 4:15 PM Eastern [1] Earnings Conference Call - An earnings conference call will take place at 5:00 PM Eastern, featuring management's discussion of the results followed by a Q&A session with investors [2] - Participants can join the call by dialing 1-888-506-0062 (toll-free from the US) or 1-973-528-0011 (international) with the access code: 491722 [2] Call Replay Information - A replay of the conference call will be available approximately three hours after the call concludes and will remain accessible until June 19, 2025 [3] - The replay can be accessed by dialing 1-877-481-4010 (toll-free from the US) or 1-919-882-2331 (international) with the replay passcode: 52353, and will also be available via streaming audio on the IDT investor relations website [3] Company Overview - IDT Corporation is a global provider of fintech and communications solutions, operating through various synergistic businesses [4] - Key business segments include National Retail Solutions (NRS), BOSS Money, net2phone, IDT Digital Payments, BOSS Revolution, IDT Global, and IDT Express, each offering unique services in retail, remittances, cloud communications, and international messaging [4]

Core Insights - IDT Corporation's stock price has increased from approximately $24 to $58.21, representing a 142% return over 21 months [1] Company Overview - IDT Corporation is highlighted as a significant investment opportunity, reflecting a strong performance in the market [1] Investment Philosophy - The investment approach emphasizes value investing, viewing each investment as a genuine ownership stake in the business with an indefinite time horizon [1]

Core Insights - NRSInsights reported a 4.3% year-over-year increase in same-store sales for April 2025, indicating strong consumer spending resilience [5][11] - The NRS retail network includes approximately 35,600 active terminals across 31,000 independent retailers, primarily serving urban consumers [2][16] Sales Performance - Same-store sales rose 0.6% month-over-month from March 2025, which had a 5.3% increase compared to February 2025 [5] - For the three months ending April 30, 2025, same-store sales increased 2.8% compared to the same period last year [5] - Units sold increased by 2.5% year-over-year but decreased by 0.8% compared to March 2025 [5] - The average price of the top 500 items purchased increased by 2.3% year-over-year, up from 2.1% in March 2025 [6] Transaction Metrics - The number of baskets (transactions) per store increased by 1.3% year-over-year and by 2.7% compared to March 2025 [5] - NRS processed $1.9 billion in sales during April 2025, representing a 17% year-over-year increase across 133 million transactions [16] Market Comparison - Over the past twelve months, NRS's three-month moving average same-store sales outperformed the U.S. Commerce Department's data by an average of 0.5% [9] - In March 2025, the U.S. Commerce Department's three-month rolling average increase exceeded that of NRS by 1.6% [9] Commentary on Trends - The increase in same-store sales was driven by strong performance in both alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverage categories, with tequila and ready-to-drink cocktails showing significant growth [11][12] - Non-alcoholic beverages like soft drinks and energy drinks led sales, while sports drinks saw a slight decline [12] - Candy sales remained flat overall, with chocolate sales increasing [12]

Core Points - BOSS Money, a remittance and payments brand of IDT Corporation, announced $0-fee international money transfers for Mother's Day to facilitate easy and economical celebrations for customers [1][2] - The promotional offer includes two $0-fee transfers for existing customers and unlimited transfers to specific countries, emphasizing the company's commitment to customer engagement [2][7] Company Overview - BOSS Money provides fast, secure, and reliable international remittance services for residents of the U.S. and Canada, targeting popular destinations in Latin America, the Caribbean, Africa, and South Asia [4] - The company offers various payout options, including cash pick-up, mobile money, in-country bank account, and debit card direct deposit, enhancing customer convenience [4] Promotional Details - The promotional period for $0-fee transfers runs from May 5 to May 11, with specific promo codes for different countries and additional promotional periods extending into late May [7] - New customers can benefit from $0-fee transfers on Mother's Day and every day of the year when using the BOSS Money app [2][7]