Kennametal (KMT) Q3 2025 Earnings Call May 07, 2025 09:30 AM ET Company Participants Michael Pici - VP - Investor RelationsSanjay Chowbey - President & CEOPatrick Watson - VP & CFOJacob Moore - Equity Research AssociateMichael Feniger - MD - Equity Research Conference Call Participants Angel Castillo - AnalystSteven Fisher - Managing Director & Equity Research AnalystJulian Mitchell - Equity Research AnalystTami Zakaria - AnalystJoe Ritchie - Analyst Operator Good morning. I would like to welcome everyone t ...

美联储将于当地时间5月7日（北京时间5月8日2:00）发布5月的利率决议。目前市场普遍预期美联储将按兵不动。 市场普遍预计今晚美联储将维持利率不变。CME美联储观察的数据显示，此次决议降息的概率仅为1%，维持当前利率不变的概率为99%。 CME美联储观察利率 即使当天维持利率不变，市场仍然希望能从会议声明以及新闻发布会上获得更多信息，特别是关税影响以及未来降息路径的指引上。 美联储主席鲍威尔将于决议公布30分钟后举行新闻发布会，预计关税和通胀问题将是他回答的重点，同时投资者也在期望他如何解释不急于调整利率的主要 原因。 市场上，美股三大股指小幅高开，其中，道指涨0.36%，纳指涨0.06%，标普500指数涨0.15%。 宏观数据坚挺美联储难降息 预计美联储在会后声明中将对经济状况描述进行调整。由于第一季度GDP受进口驱动出现萎缩，委员会将无法重申整体经济活动"继续稳步扩张"。摩根大通 预计，美联储将下调对经济活动的评估——表明经济活动已"放缓"，而非"继续以稳健的速度扩张"。 但目前美国各项经济数据尚属坚挺，除了一季度GDP出现萎缩外，3月通胀数据有所缓和，4月失业率保持稳定。数据显示，美联储最爱的通胀指标降 ...

Helios (HLIO) Q1 2025 Earnings Call May 07, 2025 09:00 AM ET Company Participants Tania Almond - VP of IR and Corporate CommunicationsSean Bagan - President, CEO & CFOJeremy Evans - Vice President - Corporate ControllerNathan Jones - Managing DirectorJeffrey Hammond - Managing Director Conference Call Participants Chris Moore - Senior AnalystMircea Dobre - Associate Director of Research & Senior Research Analyst Operator Greetings, and welcome to the Helios Technologies First Quarter twenty twenty five Fina ...

Financial Data and Key Metrics Changes - Sales for Q1 2025 were $195 million, exceeding the top end of guidance but below prior year levels due to continued end market weakness [10][19] - Adjusted EBITDA margin was 17.3%, with cash from operations increasing by 7% year over year to $19 million despite sales contraction [11][25] - Diluted EPS was $0.22, down 21% from the previous year, primarily due to an 8% decline in sales [21] Business Line Data and Key Metrics Changes - Hydraulic sales declined by 11% year over year, reflecting weakness in agriculture, mobile, and industrial end markets [22] - Electronics sales remained relatively unchanged, with growth in health and wellness and recreational markets offsetting declines in industrial and mobile sectors [24] Market Data and Key Metrics Changes - Asia Pacific sales in the electronics segment increased by 24% year over year, driven by a return to growth in the health and wellness end market [19] - Overall sales declined in all regions compared to the previous year, with foreign exchange negatively impacting sales by $2.3 million [19] Company Strategy and Development Direction - The company is refocusing on customer-centric initiatives to drive business success and improve shareholder returns [7][8] - A strategy to mitigate tariff impacts includes leveraging regional manufacturing capabilities and enhancing local production to reduce costs [31][32] Management's Comments on Operating Environment and Future Outlook - Management expressed concerns about prolonged tariff escalations affecting costs and end market demand but remains committed to long-term strategic decisions [9][30] - The company anticipates a sequential sales increase in Q2 2025, projecting sales between $198 million and $206 million [36] Other Important Information - The company has reduced debt by 15% over the last year and has maintained a strong liquidity position with nearly $400 million available [12][27] - The company is prioritizing capital expenditures for impactful projects with quick payback periods [12][26] Q&A Session Summary Question: Insights from the listening tour and specific actions taken - Management highlighted the importance of customer engagement and aggressive market strategies, moving from a passive to a more proactive approach [44][46] Question: Impact of tariffs on manufacturing and costs - Management indicated that transferring manufacturing to local regions is already in progress, with minimal investment required due to existing capabilities [49][51] Question: Competitive positioning around tariffs - Management sees significant market share gain opportunities due to competitors relying on Chinese manufacturing, which is now less cost-competitive [60][62] Question: Guidance for Q2 and demand changes - Management noted that order intake has exceeded sales for five consecutive months, indicating positive demand trends despite uncertainties [100][104]

Financial Data and Key Metrics Changes - Adjusted EBITDA for Q2 was $233 million, up 3% year-on-year, with EBITDA margins expanding by 40 basis points to 6.5% [30][31] - Consolidated sales decreased to approximately $3.6 billion, a decline of $139 million compared to Q2 fiscal year 2024, primarily due to lower customer volumes and foreign exchange impacts [32][33] - Free cash flow for Q2 was an outflow of $90 million, consistent with internal expectations reflecting normal seasonality [39] Business Line Data and Key Metrics Changes - In the Americas, sales increased due to favorable comparisons with the previous year, driven by key customer programs reaching full run rates [33][34] - EMEA experienced lower production volumes but began to see improvements from restructuring efforts, with a recorded non-cash goodwill impairment of $333 million due to market value declines [22][30] - Asia's performance was flat year-on-year, with expectations for growth driven by new business with local OEMs [23][34] Market Data and Key Metrics Changes - The Americas outperformed industry volumes, while EMEA faced headwinds from weaker market demand [33][34] - In Asia, sales in China underperformed due to lower volumes from traditional luxury OEM customers, but new customer launches outside China are expected to drive growth [33][34] Company Strategy and Development Direction - The company is focused on mitigating tariff impacts through resourcefulness and leveraging its global footprint to create value for customers [13][17] - Adient aims to capitalize on growth opportunities by focusing on more profitable business and investing in innovation and efficiency measures [10][17] - The company is committed to maintaining operational excellence and solid execution to navigate macroeconomic volatility [9][28] Management's Comments on Operating Environment and Future Outlook - Management expressed confidence in the company's ability to manage tariff exposure and emphasized the importance of USMCA compliance [15][17] - The outlook for the second half of fiscal year 2025 remains positive, with expectations for continued strong business performance despite potential volume headwinds from tariffs [45][46] - Management highlighted the resilience of the operating model and the ability to mitigate external pressures [30][31] Other Important Information - Adient received multiple awards for supplier excellence, including recognition from GM and Toyota for quality and performance [11][12] - The company has a strong cash balance of $754 million and total liquidity of $1.6 billion, with no near-term debt maturities [41][42] Q&A Session Summary Question: Can you clarify the progress on tariffs and the roadmap for recovery? - Management indicated that the roadmap includes ongoing price negotiations and cost offsets, with 75% of the gross position already resolved [57][58] Question: How is the EMEA region performing relative to expectations? - Management noted that while EMEA showed positive business performance, it is still subject to variability and should not be seen as a trend [60][62] Question: What is the outlook for margins and cost efficiency actions? - Management expects significant opportunities for margin improvement, particularly in the Americas, while cautioning that EMEA may not see inflection until 2026 [71][74] Question: How are FX assumptions impacting guidance? - Management maintained previous FX assumptions due to volatility, indicating potential translational upside if rates hold [77][78] Question: What is the current mindset on capital allocation? - Management reiterated a measured approach to capital allocation, focusing on investments in the business and potential share repurchases based on cash generation and market clarity [80][82]

Gladstone Capital (GLAD) Q2 2025 Earnings Call May 07, 2025 08:30 AM ET Company Participants David Gladstone - Chairman & CEOErich Hellmold - Deputy General Counsel (All Gladstone Companies)Bob Marcotte - PresidentNicole Schaltenbrand - CFO & TreasurerMickey Schleien - MD - Equity ResearchErik Zwick - Managing Director, Equity ResearchHeli Sheth - Equity Research Associate Operator Greetings. Welcome to Gladstone Capital Corporation's Second Quarter Earnings Call. At this time, all participants are in a lis ...

Steven Madden (SHOO) Q1 2025 Earnings Call May 07, 2025 08:30 AM ET Speaker0 Good day, and thank you for standing by. Welcome to the Q1 twenty twenty five Steve Madden Limited Earnings Conference Call. At this time, all participants are in a listen only mode. After the speakers' presentation, there will be a question and answer session. To ask a question during the session, you will need to press 11 on your telephone. You will then hear an automated message advising your hand is raised. To withdraw your que ...

Rockwell Automation (ROK) Q2 2025 Earnings Call May 07, 2025 08:30 AM ET Speaker0 Thank you for holding, and welcome to Rockwell Automation's Quarterly Conference Call. I need to remind everyone that today's conference call is being recorded. Later in the call, we will open up the lines for questions. If you have a question at that time, please press star one. At this time, I'd like to turn the call over to Aizhana Zelner, Head of Investor Relations and Market Strategy. S, our home market. Another strategic ...

Gladstone Capital (GLAD) Q2 2025 Earnings Call May 07, 2025 08:30 AM ET Speaker0 Greetings. Welcome to Gladstone Capital Corporation's Second Quarter Earnings Call. At this time, all participants are in a listen only mode. A question and answer session will follow the formal presentation. As a reminder, this conference is being recorded. It is now my pleasure to introduce Mr. David Gladstone, Chief Executive Officer. Thank you, sir. You may begin. Speaker1 Thank you, Sherry. This is David Gladstone, Chairma ...

Financial Data and Key Metrics Changes - Organic net sales decreased by 1.5% in Q2 2025, with international markets growing by 3% while North America declined by 4% [21][33] - Adjusted gross margin rate increased by 100 basis points, with productivity savings of approximately 380 basis points [34][28] - Adjusted operating income was $77 million, down from $81 million in the previous year, with adjusted earnings per share at $0.87 compared to $0.88 [35][36] Business Line Data and Key Metrics Changes - Wet Shave organic net sales were down about 1%, while international Wet Shave grew by 3% [22] - Grooming organic net sales increased by 9%, led by a 20% growth for the Cremo brand [26] - Fem Care organic net sales decreased by approximately 9%, primarily due to declines in tampons and pads [27] Market Data and Key Metrics Changes - Consumption in the U.S. Sun Care category decreased by 1% in the quarter, with total market share down by 60 basis points [25] - Double-digit organic growth was observed in Greater China and mid-single-digit growth in Japan and Europe [21] - The U.S. razors and blades category saw a consumption decline of 30 basis points, with market share decreasing by 90 basis points [23] Company Strategy and Development Direction - The company is focused on restoring momentum in North America, with significant investments in sun care and women's shave categories [30][12] - A strategic review is underway to assess and address business performance, with new leadership enhancing brand building capabilities [11][12] - The company aims to leverage international success to drive similar improvements in North America [13] Management's Comments on Operating Environment and Future Outlook - Management noted increasing pressure on consumers and a decline in consumer confidence, impacting spending behaviors [16][14] - The outlook for the second half of the fiscal year has been adjusted to reflect more modest expectations for consumption across categories, particularly in Sun Care [15][39] - Management expressed confidence in sequential improvement in North America, supported by recent market share gains [14][69] Other Important Information - The estimated impact of tariffs on cost of goods sold for fiscal 2025 is approximately $3 million to $4 million [41][18] - The company plans to invest incrementally in brand campaigns and product launches to support growth [30][31] - Free cash flow for the full year is now expected to be approximately $130 million to $140 million, reflecting lower earnings and higher inventory levels [43][85] Q&A Session Summary Question: Can you provide more details on the tariff impact? - Management estimated the in-year impact of tariffs to be $3 million to $4 million, primarily affecting the fourth quarter [49][50] Question: What is the confidence level for organic sales growth in the second half? - Management expects a 2% organic growth in the second half, driven by international growth and seasonal factors [62][67] Question: How does the company view the Sun Care category outlook? - Management remains bullish on the Sun Care category, expecting growth despite some concerns about travel spending impacting consumption [98][99]