PresentationAtif MalikDirector and Semiconductor Capital Equipment & Specialty Semiconductor Analyst [Audio Gap] At of Citi Global TMT Conference. My name is Atif Malik, I cover U.S. semiconductors, semiconductor equipment and networking equipment stocks, and it's my pleasure to welcome Doug Bettinger, EVP, CFO, Lam Research; as well as Ram Ganesh, friendly neighborhood IR. I'm going to kick it off with my questions. And if you have any questions, feel to raise your hands and I'll call on you. Doug, appreci ...

PresentationStephen LaszczykResearch Analyst All right. Great. Thank you, everyone, for joining us this morning. Welcome to the GS Global Retailing Conference. For those who don't know me, my name is Stephen Laszczyk, and I'm the Lead Entertainment Analyst here at Goldman Sachs. And to kickoff this morning, we are excited to welcome to the conference this year, Ynon Kreiz and Paul Ruh, the CEO and CFO of Mattel. Thank you both for being with us today. ...

Question-and-Answer SessionPerfect. Well, we'll get started then. Yes. Maybe just before we begin, for the folks in the audience and the people online, can you just maybe provide a little overview of Dycom and kind of what you guys do and the verticals that you operate in?Daniel PeyovichCEO, President & Director Absolutely. So we're a premier digital infrastructure services provider. We're in all 50 states across the U.S., doing wireline/wireless telecommunications construction. Our customers are the large ...

Group 1 - Proactive provides fast, accessible, informative, and actionable business and finance news content to a global investment audience [2] - The news team covers medium and small-cap markets, as well as blue-chip companies, commodities, and broader investment stories [3] - Proactive's content includes insights across various sectors such as biotech, pharma, mining, natural resources, battery metals, oil and gas, crypto, and emerging technologies [3] Group 2 - Proactive is committed to adopting technology to enhance workflows and improve content production [4] - The company utilizes automation and software tools, including generative AI, while ensuring all content is edited and authored by humans [5]

Core Insights - Microbix Biosystems Inc. hosted Ontario's Minister of Public and Business Service Delivery and Procurement, Stephen Crawford, to showcase its biotechnology facilities and discuss advancements in diagnostics that can enhance health outcomes and reduce healthcare costs for Ontarians [1][2] - The company has received over C$ 2.0 million in grant funding from the Ontario Together Funds, which has supported the development of state-of-the-art manufacturing capabilities and healthcare products [1][3] - Microbix supplied over 2 million units of Viral Transport Medium (VTM) to Ontario during the pandemic years of 2021 and 2022, including a significant emergency order of 1.2 million units in December 2021 [1] Company Overview - Microbix is an Ontario-based life sciences innovator with over 120 skilled employees, producing proprietary biological products for human health [3][4] - The company manufactures critical ingredients for the global diagnostics industry, including antigens for immunoassays and laboratory quality assessment products (QAPs™) [3] - Microbix's products are distributed in over 30 countries and are supported by a network of international distributors, with various accreditations including ISO 9001 & 13485 and U.S. FDA registration [3][4] Product Development - Microbix develops proprietary products such as Kinlytic urokinase, a thrombolytic drug for treating blood clots, and reagents for molecular diagnostic testing [4] - The company emphasizes its commitment to innovation and the development of Ontario-made products that contribute to global health [2][3]

Core Insights - Koss Corporation's shares have declined 2.9% following the earnings report for the quarter ended June 30, 2025, contrasting with a -0.2% change in the S&P 500 index during the same period [1] - The company reported a fiscal fourth-quarter 2025 loss per share of 2 cents, which is wider than the 1 cent loss in the same quarter last year [1] Financial Performance - Net sales for the quarter reached $3.1 million, reflecting a 6.6% increase from $2.9 million in the previous year, despite a net loss of $0.2 million, which is wider than the $0.1 million loss from the prior year [2] - For fiscal 2025, revenues increased by 2.9% to $12.6 million from $12.3 million, while the net loss slightly narrowed to $0.9 million from $1 million, and loss per share improved marginally to 9 cents from 10 cents [3] Revenue Drivers - The quarterly revenue increase was largely attributed to a nearly 49% surge in export market sales, with significant order increases from the two largest European distributors, driven by new product introductions [4] - Direct-to-Consumer (DTC) sales rose approximately 18% year over year, supported by enhanced advertising and online engagement, now constituting nearly a quarter of the company's total annual revenues [6] Challenges and Strategic Focus - Domestic sales faced challenges due to excess inventory of non-Koss products among domestic partners and delays in budget approvals affecting the education sector [5] - The company is shifting its focus towards international and DTC markets, with the CEO highlighting the importance of new product launches and targeted online advertising for growth [6] Market Conditions - The CEO noted that gains in Europe and Asia were partly driven by increased traction among new and existing customers, particularly OEMs in Asia, although caution was expressed regarding macroeconomic challenges [7] - Despite improved gross margins due to a favorable product mix and higher-margin new products, the company faces margin pressure from recently imposed tariffs on Chinese imports [8] - Logistics costs remain a concern, but the company is optimistic about stabilizing freight expenses in the upcoming quarter due to a partnership with a dedicated freight provider [9]

Core Insights - CAVA Group, Inc. is aggressively pursuing its expansion strategy, with new restaurants achieving average unit volumes (AUV) exceeding $3 million, surpassing the company's target of $2.3 million, and supporting its goal of over 1,000 units by 2032 [1][9] - The company reported strong cash-on-cash returns from its restaurant classes, with the 2024 cohort exceeding 40% and the 2023 class trending above 50%, alongside a solid liquidity position of $385.8 million in cash and investments with no debt [2][9] - Menu innovation is a critical factor for customer engagement, with upcoming launches including chicken shawarma and cinnamon sugar pita chips, aimed at enhancing brand visibility and driving sales growth [3] Expansion and Performance - In Q2 2025, CAVA added 16 net new restaurants, bringing the total to 398 locations, reflecting a year-over-year increase of 16.7% [1] - The company's disciplined expansion and strong performance of new units, combined with steady innovation, provide a robust foundation for long-term growth, despite facing challenges from discretionary headwinds and softer traffic trends [4] Comparisons with Peers - Shake Shack reported average weekly sales of approximately $78,000 per unit, leading to annualized AUVs of about $4 million, with a year-over-year comparable sales growth of 1.8% [5] - Chipotle Mexican Grill, the category benchmark, has systemwide AUVs above $3.5 million but experienced a 4% decline in comparable sales in Q2 2025 due to macro pressures [6] Financial Metrics - CAVA's shares have declined by 20.1% over the past three months, compared to a 3.9% decline in the industry [7] - The Zacks Consensus Estimate for CAVA's earnings per share (EPS) indicates a year-over-year increase of 33.3% for 2025 and 18.8% for 2026, although EPS estimates have decreased in the past 60 days [10] - CAVA trades at a forward price-to-sales ratio of 5.6X, which is above the industry's average of 3.78X [11]

Group 1 - Devon Energy is performing exceptionally well this year, particularly in managing costs effectively [1] - The CEO, Clay Gaspar, emphasizes the importance of credibility and accountability as a publicly traded company, highlighting the need to earn trust every day [4]

Company Overview - Shenandoah has a long history, founded in 1902 as a local telephone company in the Shenandoah Valley, Virginia [2] - The company has transformed from a local telephone provider to a broadband company, initially as a cable company and now focusing on fiber-to-the-home services [2] Strategic Focus - The current strategy emphasizes the fiber build initiative, which is a key component of the company's future growth and service delivery [1][2]

Demand Environment - The demand environment for solar energy remains strong and consistent throughout the year, regardless of legislative changes [2][3] - There is a significant need for load growth, and solar energy is viewed as the best opportunity to meet this near-term demand [2] - The certainty of a strong demand environment is expected to continue into the next decade, indicating long-term growth potential [3]