Bobb joins Greenbrier's Board after completing 36 years with the Class I railroad BNSF Railway (BNSF) in 2024. His experience at BNSF includes prominent roles in strategic commercial and operational leadership within the rail industry. From 2013 to 2024, Bobb served as Executive Vice President and Chief Marketing Officer for BNSF. During this time, he directed the company's sales and marketing activities, customer service, short line relations, planning and forecasting, and economic development activities. ...

CARLSBAD, Calif., May 15, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- AppTech Payments Corp. (“AppTech or the “Company”) (NASDAQ: APCX), a fintech company, today announced its First Quarter 2025 financial results. The Company reported an operating loss of $2.6 million ($0.08 per share) versus a $3.0 million loss in the same quarter of 2024 ($0.13 per share). The cash basis loss was $1.8 million versus $2.2 million in 2024. AppTech seeks to further enhance operating efficiency and has added revenue sources to achieve breakeven ...

Industry Overview - The Zacks Building Products - Concrete & Aggregates industry is experiencing cautious optimism in 2025, primarily driven by public sector demand supported by the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act (IIJA) [1] - The residential and private nonresidential sectors are facing challenges due to high interest rates and affordability issues, while the industrial segment, particularly data center and warehouse construction, is stabilizing [1][3] - Companies like Vulcan Materials Company and Martin Marietta Materials are leveraging favorable trends to navigate uncertainties in the macroeconomic landscape, weather-related issues, and increased labor costs [1] Trends Influencing the Industry - The Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act, along with other legislative measures, signifies a strong commitment to revitalizing American infrastructure, which is expected to provide a solid foundation for growth in construction companies [3] - The industry is focusing on acquisitions and operational efficiency to enhance domestic and international portfolios while maximizing earnings and cash flows [4] - Industry players are facing challenges from fluctuating input prices, weather-related risks, and a shortage of skilled labor, which can impact production schedules and profitability [5] Industry Performance and Valuation - The Zacks Building Products - Concrete & Aggregates industry ranks 96, placing it in the top 39% of over 250 Zacks industries, indicating solid near-term prospects [6][7] - The industry's earnings estimates for 2025 have increased from $2.08 to $2.23 per share, reflecting growing confidence in earnings growth potential [8] - Over the past year, the industry has underperformed the S&P 500 and the broader construction sector, with a collective loss of 7.6% compared to a 10.8% gain in the S&P 500 [10] Current Valuation Metrics - The industry is currently trading at a forward 12-month price-to-earnings (P/E) ratio of 21.4X, slightly below the S&P 500's 21.59X and above the sector's 18.17X [13] - Historically, the industry has traded between a high of 24.39X and a low of 13.86X over the past five years, with a median of 20.08X [13] Company Highlights - **Vulcan Materials Company**: Focuses on strategic initiatives to enhance price performance and operational efficiencies, with a 2025 EPS estimate of $8.63, reflecting a 14.6% growth from the previous year [17][18] - **Martin Marietta**: Capitalizes on strategic acquisitions and robust demand in public infrastructure, with a 2025 EPS estimate of $18.86, indicating a focus on optimizing its portfolio and enhancing margin-generation capabilities [21][22]

Dixie Group (DXYN) Q1 2025 Earnings Call May 09, 2025 10:00 AM ET Company Participants Daniel Frierson - Chairman & CEOAllen Danzey - VP & CFO Conference Call Participants None - Analyst Operator Good day, and welcome to the Dixie Group Incorporated's twenty twenty five First Quarter Earnings Conference Call. Today's call is being recorded. At this time for opening remarks and introductions, I would like to turn the call over to the Chairman and Chief Executive Officer, Dan Frierson. Please go ahead. Daniel ...

Financial Data and Key Metrics Changes - For Q1 2025, the company reported net sales of $62.99 million, a decrease of 3.5% from $65.25 million in Q1 2024 [2][3] - The operating income improved to $11,000 in Q1 2025 from an operating loss of $857,000 in Q1 2024 [2][5] - The net loss from continuing operations was $1.58 million or $0.11 per diluted share, compared to a net loss of $2.41 million or $0.16 per diluted share in the same quarter of 2024 [3] Business Line Data and Key Metrics Changes - Sales of soft floor covering products outperformed hard surface products, with continued market share gains in the soft surface category [3] - Gross margins improved to $16.90 million or 26.8% of net sales, compared to $15.80 million or 24.2% of net sales in the prior year [4] Market Data and Key Metrics Changes - The industry is experiencing weak market conditions due to low existing home sales and lower consumer confidence [3] - The residential remodeling market continues to face a multiyear slump, with uncertainty regarding when market dynamics will change [11] Company Strategy and Development Direction - The company is focused on creating differentiated styles for the residential market, emphasizing color, pattern, and texture [10] - Efforts are being made to minimize expenses, reduce overhead costs, and improve gross margins [12] - The company has closed on a new $75 million senior credit facility to support operations and manage costs effectively [7][12] Management's Comments on Operating Environment and Future Outlook - Management noted that low consumer confidence was impacted by uncertainty around tariff increases, with some industry players announcing price increases to mitigate these impacts [9] - The company believes that actions taken during the current difficult environment will position it well for an eventual market upturn [13] Other Important Information - The company has seen improvements in operations, including productivity, quality, and raw material utilization [11] - The first quarter trade show showcased 25 new styles of carpet and eight hard surface collections, which were well received [10] Q&A Session Summary Question: Is the stock buyback program still in effect? - The stock buyback program is no longer in effect as it was ceased during the latter part of the previous year [16] Question: Are there signs of consolidation in the industry? - There has not been much consolidation at the manufacturing level, although some smaller retailers have gone out of business [17] Question: Have buying habits changed between big box stores and boutique retailers? - Premium products are performing better than the market overall, with the Fabrica brand doing exceptionally well [18]

SHAKOPEE, Minn., May 08, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Canterbury Park Holding Corporation (“Canterbury” or the “Company”) (Nasdaq: CPHC), today reported financial results for the first quarter ended March 31, 2025. ($ in thousands, except per share data and percentages) Three Months Ended March 31, 2025 2024 Change Net revenues$13,142 $14,098 (6.8)%<td style="vertical-align: middle; text-align: left; padding-left: 30.0px; vertical-align: bottom ...

Core Insights - Hub Group, Inc. reported first quarter 2025 net income of $27 million, maintaining diluted earnings per share at $0.44, consistent with the same quarter in 2024 [2][11] - The company achieved an operating income margin of 4.1%, reflecting a 40-basis point improvement year-over-year, driven by yield management and cost containment efforts [3][6] Financial Performance - Consolidated revenue for Q1 2025 was $915 million, an 8% decline from $999 million in Q1 2024, primarily due to lower revenue per unit in intermodal and brokerage, decreased fuel revenue, and slowing shipping patterns [4][11] - Purchased transportation and warehousing costs decreased by 11% to $658 million, while salaries and benefits increased by 3% to $149 million [5] - Operating income for the quarter was $37 million, representing 4.1% of revenue, with EBITDA reported at $85 million [6][11] Segment Performance - The Intermodal and Transportation Solutions (ITS) segment generated revenue of $530 million, down from $552 million in the prior year, but operating income increased to $14 million due to cost control measures [7] - The Logistics segment reported revenue of $411 million, down from $480 million, with operating income improving to $23 million, reflecting positive contributions from consolidation and fulfillment despite lower brokerage margins [8] Capital and Outlook - Capital expenditures for Q1 2025 totaled $19 million, with cash reserves at $141 million as of March 31, 2025 [9][11] - The company projects diluted earnings per share for 2025 to range from $1.75 to $2.25, with estimated revenue between $3.6 billion and $4.0 billion [12]

Pebblebrook Hotel Trust (PEB) Q1 2025 Earnings Call May 02, 2025 09:00 AM ET Company Participants Raymond Martz - Co-President, CFO, Treasurer & SecretaryJon Bortz - Chairman & CEOJay Kornreich - VP - Equity ResearchSmedes Rose - DirectorFloris van Dijkum - Managing DirectorThomas Fisher - Co-President & Chief Investment OfficerDuane Pfennigwerth - Senior Managing DirectorJamie Feldman - Managing DirectorAri Klein - Director - Equity Research Conference Call Participants Shaun Kelley - Senior Research Analy ...

Pebblebrook Hotel Trust (PEB) Q1 2025 Earnings Call May 02, 2025 09:00 AM ET Speaker0 Greetings, and welcome to the Pebblebrook Hotel Trust First Quarter Earnings Conference Call. At this time, all participants are in a listen only mode. A brief question and answer session will follow the formal presentation. As a reminder, this conference is being recorded. It is now my pleasure to introduce your host, Ray Martz, Co President and Chief Financial Officer. Thank you, sir. You may begin. Speaker1 Thank you, C ...

The transportation industry is highly sensitive to tariffs. Tariffs can affect freight costs, disrupt supply chains, and lower trade volumes.Union Pacific (UNP -0.75%) is one of the largest railroads in North America. With a focus on the western two-thirds of the U.S., it also connects to Canada's rail systems and serves all six major Mexico gateways.On paper, Union Pacific may appear to be highly sensitive to trade tensions. However, the company reported good earnings in its most recent quarter and held it ...