Core Insights - Hovnanian Enterprises, Inc. reported a 3.1% decrease in total revenues for the second quarter of fiscal 2025, totaling $686.5 million, compared to $708.4 million in the same quarter of the previous year [2] - The company achieved a 15% year-over-year increase in consolidated community count and controlled lots [1] - The return on equity (ROE) for the trailing twelve months was 27.0%, marking the second highest among midsized homebuilders [3] Financial Performance - Total revenues for the first half of fiscal 2025 increased by 4.4% to $1.36 billion compared to $1.30 billion in the first half of fiscal 2024 [2] - Domestic unconsolidated joint ventures' home sales revenues rose by 21.4% to $144.5 million in the second quarter, with 207 homes sold [2] - Homebuilding gross margin percentage decreased to 13.8% in the second quarter from 19.5% in the prior year [2][24] Income and Expenses - Income before income taxes for the second quarter was $26.5 million, down from $69.4 million in the same quarter last year [2] - Net income for the second quarter was $19.7 million, or $2.43 per diluted share, compared to $50.8 million, or $6.66 per diluted share, in the prior year [2][21] - Total SG&A expenses were $80.6 million, or 11.7% of total revenues, compared to $79.0 million, or 11.2% of total revenues, in the same quarter of the previous year [2] Contracts and Backlog - Consolidated contracts decreased by 7.5% year-over-year to 1,398 homes in the second quarter [2] - The dollar value of consolidated contract backlog decreased by 12.5% to $988.2 million as of April 30, 2025, compared to $1.13 billion a year earlier [2] - The gross contract cancellation rate for consolidated contracts was 15% in the second quarter, up from 14% in the previous year [3] Liquidity and Capital Management - Total liquidity as of April 30, 2025, was $202.4 million, within the targeted range of $170 million to $245 million [9] - The company redeemed $26.6 million of senior notes due in 2026 and repurchased 126,448 shares of common stock for $12.2 million [9][8] - Land and land development spending was $219.8 million in the second quarter, down from $230.5 million in the same quarter last year [9] Guidance - For the third quarter of fiscal 2025, total revenues are expected to be between $750 million and $850 million, with adjusted homebuilding gross margin projected between 17.0% and 18.0% [6]

Group 1 - Real estate investment trusts (REITs) have shown increased volatility since the onset of COVID-19, initially experiencing a significant decline alongside other asset classes [1] - Following the initial downturn, the REIT sector has seen a notable recovery [1] Group 2 - Roberts Berzins has over ten years of experience in financial management, focusing on helping top-tier corporates with financial strategies and large-scale financings [1] - Berzins has contributed to institutionalizing the REIT framework in Latvia to enhance liquidity in pan-Baltic capital markets [1] - His policy-level work includes developing national state-owned enterprise (SOE) financing guidelines and frameworks for channeling private capital into affordable housing [1]

Core Insights - Blink Charging Co. is undergoing a strategic restructuring to enhance operational efficiency and support long-term growth under the BlinkForward initiative [1][3] - The company plans to reduce its global workforce by approximately 20%, aiming to streamline operations and align resources with strategic priorities, which is expected to save over $11 million annually [2][3] - Blink Charging is committed to providing support to affected employees through severance packages and transitional services [4] Financial Performance - In Q1 2025, Blink Charging reported total revenues of $20.8 million, a decrease from $37.6 million in Q1 2024, with gross profit falling to $7.4 million (35.5% of revenues) from $13.4 million (35.7% of revenues) [5] - Operating expenses decreased by 7.9% to $28.4 million compared to $30.9 million in Q1 2024 [5] - As of March 31, 2025, the company had cash, cash equivalents, and marketable securities totaling $42 million, down from $55 million at the end of 2024 [5] Industry Context - Tesla's revenues declined by 9% year over year to $19.3 billion in Q1 2025, with gross profit falling to $3.2 billion (16.3% of revenues) [7] - ChargePoint reported a 36% year-over-year increase in revenues to $75.3 million in Q1 2025, with gross profit rising to $9.3 million (12.4% of revenues) [8]

Viking Holdings (VIK) came out with a quarterly loss of $0.24 per share versus the Zacks Consensus Estimate of a loss of $0.26. This compares to loss of $0.03 per share a year ago. These figures are adjusted for non-recurring items.This quarterly report represents an earnings surprise of 7.69%. A quarter ago, it was expected that this cruise operator would post earnings of $0.36 per share when it actually produced earnings of $0.45, delivering a surprise of 25%.Over the last four quarters, the company has s ...

Arbe Robotics Ltd. (ARBE) came out with a quarterly loss of $0.09 per share versus the Zacks Consensus Estimate of a loss of $0.08. This compares to loss of $0.14 per share a year ago. These figures are adjusted for non-recurring items.This quarterly report represents an earnings surprise of -12.50%. A quarter ago, it was expected that this company would post a loss of $0.10 per share when it actually produced a loss of $0.11, delivering a surprise of -10%.Over the last four quarters, the company has surpas ...

Core Insights - SAP SE has introduced innovations and partnerships aimed at enhancing business productivity by up to 30 percent through the use of Business AI [1][2] - The generative AI assistant Joule is designed to provide personalized answers and streamline workflows across various applications [2][3] AI Innovations - Joule can assist users throughout their workday, providing real-time insights and anticipating needs while adhering to ethical AI guidelines [3] - A collaboration with Perplexity enhances Joule's capabilities to answer complex business questions using structured and unstructured data [4] - An expanded library of Joule Agents is introduced to optimize business processes across various functions such as customer experience and supply chain management [5] AI Development and Applications - SAP has launched an AI Foundation that serves as an operating system for developing and scaling AI solutions, allowing for quicker creation of effective AI prompts [6] - New intelligent applications in SAP Business Data Cloud are designed to continuously learn and optimize business processes using critical data [7] Strategic Partnerships - SAP is partnering with Palantir to support joint customers in their cloud migration and modernization efforts, facilitating a harmonized data foundation [8] Cloud Solutions - SAP Business Suite packages are introduced to simplify cloud solution adoption for customers, allowing for customization to meet specific business needs [9] - A new solution leveraging Joule aims to accelerate cloud transition, potentially delivering up to 35 percent faster time to value [10]

Geneva, Switzerland, May 20, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Watch the video of the live demo here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YNBYpQD9U2o SEALSQ Corp (NASDAQ: LAES) ("SEALSQ" or "Company"), a company that focuses on developing and selling Semiconductors, PKI, and Post-Quantum technology hardware and software products, showcased the power of post-quantum cryptography (PQC) with live demonstrations of NIST-standardized Crystal Kyber (FIPS 203) and Crystal Dilithium (ML-DSA) algorithms on its secure devices du ...

Home Depot’s finance chief says customers shouldn’t expect tariff-driven price increases.“Because of our scale, the great partnerships we have with our suppliers and productivity that we continue to drive in our business, we intend to generally maintain our current pricing levels across our portfolio,” Chief Financial Officer Richard McPhail said in an interview with CNBC on Tuesday (May 20).He said more than half the company’s products come from within the U.S., adding that Home Depot and its suppliers hav ...

Marshalls is making a high-quality travel experience accessible to all with a first-of-its-kind pop-up lounge in Terminal 4 of the New York City airport — no tickets, fees, or status required.FRAMINGHAM, Mass., May 20, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Marshalls (NYSE: TJX) is elevating travel just in time for Memorial Day weekend with the debut of The Upgrade Lounge. Open to travelers from May 21–28, this immersive pop-up lounge delivers a premium airport experience—no first-class ticket required. Rooted in the belief ...

Intuit (INTU) is scheduled to report third-quarter fiscal 2025 results on May 22.For the third quarter of fiscal 2025, INTU expects revenues to grow between 12% and 13% on a year-over-year basis. Revenues are expected to be in the range of $7.55-$7.60 billion. Non-GAAP earnings for the quarter are estimated in the range of $10.89-$10.95 per share. These projections align with Intuit's historical tax season performance patterns but lack the upside surprise potential of previous quarters.The Zacks Consensus E ...