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Similarweb (SMWB) Q1 2025 Earnings Call May 14, 2025 08:30 AM ET Company Participants Rami Myerson - VP - Investor RelationsOr Offer - Co-Founder & CEOJason Schwartz - CFOArjun Bhatia - Co-Group Head - Technology, Media & CommunicationsJason Helfstein - Managing Director - Head of Internet ResearchAdam Hotchkiss - VP - Emerging Software Equity ResearchAustin Cole - Software Equity Research Associate Conference Call Participants None - AnalystSurinder Thind - Equity Research AnalystTyler Radke - Director / S ...

Similarweb (SMWB) Q1 2025 Earnings Call May 14, 2025 08:30 AM ET Speaker0 Greetings and welcome to the SimilarWeb Q1 Fiscal twenty twenty five 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 your host, Rami Myerson, Vice President, Investor Relations. Thank you. You may begin. Speaker1 Thank you, operator. Welcome everyone to our fir ...

OppFi (OPFI) Q1 2025 Earnings Call May 07, 2025 09:00 AM ET Company Participants Mike Gallentine - Head of IRTodd Schwartz - Founder, Executive Chairman & CEOPamela Johnson - CFOZachary Oster - Equity Research AssociateDave Storms - Director of Equity Research Conference Call Participants Scott Buck - Managing Director & Senior Technology AnalystLuke Horton - VP - Senior Equity Research Analyst Operator Please standby, your program is about to begin. If you need assistance on today's conference, Good mornin ...

Financial Data and Key Metrics Changes - The first quarter of 2025 was a record quarter for the company, achieving record quarterly revenue, adjusted net income, and operating margin [5][11] - Total revenue increased to $140 million, up 10% year over year, while adjusted net income surged 285% to a record $34 million, up from $9 million [13][15] - Adjusted earnings per share grew significantly to $0.38 from $0.10 last year [15] - The annualized net charge off rate improved to 35% from 48%, and total expenses before interest expense declined to $38 million, an 18% decrease [8][15] Business Line Data and Key Metrics Changes - Net originations grew 16% to $189 million, with retained net originations increasing 11% to $169 million [13] - The auto approval rate improved to 79% in Q1 2025, up from 73% in Q1 2024, contributing to a 44% increase in net revenue to $91 million [8][14] - The company’s investment in Biddy continued to drive profitability and cash flow, indicating strong performance in the small business financing sector [10] Market Data and Key Metrics Changes - The company noted a significant imbalance between supply and demand for working capital among small businesses, highlighting growth opportunities in this market [10] - The credit quality of the customer base improved, resulting in a 15% decrease in gross charge offs to $59 million and a 25% increase in recoveries to $11 million [13] Company Strategy and Development Direction - The company is focused on becoming a leading tech-enabled digital finance platform, collaborating with banks to offer financial products and services to everyday Americans [11] - The strategy includes exploring new direct response initiatives and expanding marketing channel partners to sustain growth [6] - The company is actively looking for inorganic growth opportunities, particularly in the small business and consumer POS spaces [28] Management's Comments on Operating Environment and Future Outlook - Management expressed confidence in continued strong revenue momentum and profitable growth throughout 2025 and into 2026 [11] - The company anticipates that operational improvements and investments will continue to generate strong results for the foreseeable future [12] - Management noted stability in consumer behavior despite macroeconomic uncertainties, with no significant changes observed in customer patterns [42] Other Important Information - The company paid off its corporate debt in Q1 2025 and maintained a strong balance sheet with $91 million in cash and cash equivalents [6][15] - A special dividend of $21.7 million was paid, reflecting the company's financial strength and commitment to rewarding shareholders [7][25] Q&A Session Summary Question: What changed regarding the adjusted net income beat from the previous guidance? - Management indicated that operational efficiencies and strong repayment rates contributed to better-than-expected results [20][22] Question: Are there any hesitations in investing in small businesses due to macro uncertainty? - Management confirmed that they are actively assessing underwriting and believe Biddy's short-duration products position them well to navigate uncertainties [23][24] Question: What is the thought process behind moving towards regular dividends? - Management emphasized the importance of preserving flexibility for capital deployment while rewarding shareholders [26][27] Question: What are the criteria for potential inorganic opportunities? - Management is focused on the small business space and consumer POS, looking for synergies with current offerings [28] Question: How is the yield and credit box performing amid macro trends? - Management stated they have maintained discipline in their credit box, leading to improved yields due to better repayment rates [34] Question: Are there plans for share repurchases? - Management is considering share repurchases but is weighing it against other attractive capital options [36] Question: What are the current customer patterns in light of macro events? - Management reported stable customer behavior and no significant changes in borrowing activities [41][42] Question: How many more levers are available for cost discipline? - Management highlighted continuous improvement in operational efficiency as a core focus, with ongoing efforts to enhance auto approval rates [45][46] Question: What is the outlook for Q2 and the remainder of the year? - Management expressed optimism about growth momentum and the execution of their larger vision for the business [50][52]

Financial Data and Key Metrics Changes - The company reported revenue of $189 million for the first quarter of 2025, reflecting an increase of over 17% compared to the previous year [16] - Adjusted EBITDA doubled to $8.2 million, with an adjusted EBITDA margin improving by 180 basis points to 4.3% [18][19] - Consolidated gross profit margin increased to $23 million, or 12.2% of revenue, up from 9.7% in the same period last year [16][18] Business Line Data and Key Metrics Changes - Marine revenue increased by over 19%, while concrete revenue rose by 13% [16] - Adjusted EBITDA margin in the Marine segment was 8.6%, compared to 0.9% last year, while the Concrete segment's adjusted EBITDA margin was negative 4.4%, down from positive 5.7% in the prior year [19] Market Data and Key Metrics Changes - The company secured nearly $350 million in new project wins, with $161 million in marine and $188 million in concrete projects [11] - The backlog plus awarded work reached $890 million, with $607 million related to the Marine segment and $232 million to the Concrete segment [21] Company Strategy and Development Direction - The company is focused on building a profitable backlog from a strong pipeline of opportunities, particularly in marine facilities, dredging, bridges, and data centers [11][12] - The management emphasized the importance of the current administration's policies, which are expected to provide tailwinds for the business, particularly in shipbuilding and defense [10][11] Management's Comments on Operating Environment and Future Outlook - Management expressed optimism about the future, citing strong demand in the data center market and a lack of signs of a slowdown [13][14] - The company reiterated its full-year guidance for 2025, expecting revenue between $800 million and $850 million and adjusted EBITDA between $42 million and $46 million [25] Other Important Information - The company is transitioning to new IT systems to enhance operational efficiency and is consolidating its Houston area offices to reduce costs [22][24] - Cash flow from operations was negative $3.4 million, an improvement from negative $22.8 million in the prior year quarter [21][22] Q&A Session Summary Question: Outlook on defense spending and RFPs - Management expects awards related to defense spending to materialize late this year or early next year, with potential project sizes around $500 million [28][30] Question: Concrete business outlook - Management has not seen a slowdown in bidding activity and expects concrete margins to improve as the year progresses [31][33] Question: Input costs and pricing - Management anticipates increased costs for steel and other materials but plans to manage these risks through contingency measures [65] Question: Marine segment margins - The strong margins in the Marine segment are expected to continue, although they may fluctuate due to project mix [40][41] Question: Capital position for future projects - The company has sufficient capital capacity to support upcoming projects and is in discussions with financing partners for potential equipment acquisitions [56][57]

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Market Overview - The S&P 500 and Nasdaq-100 indices are currently about 10% and 13% below their respective peaks from 2025, indicating they are out of bear market territory [1] - Some index funds and actively managed ETFs remain in bear markets, defined as being 20% or more below their highs [1] Small-Cap Stocks - Small-cap stocks are trading at their lowest price-to-book valuations relative to large-cap stocks in over 25 years, with the gap widening since the start of 2025 [2] - The average stock in the Russell 2000 small-cap index has a price-to-book multiple of 1.8, compared to 4.6 for the typical S&P 500 stock [3] Investment Vehicles - The Vanguard Russell 2000 ETF (VTWO) is highlighted as a preferred investment option due to its low expense ratio of 0.07% and its diversified holdings across 2,000 small-cap stocks [4] - The Vanguard Real Estate ETF (VNQ) is currently 25% below its all-time high, affected by the rising-rate environment that has placed REITs in a technical bear market [5][6] Real Estate Sector - Elevated interest rates negatively impact REITs by making risk-free returns more attractive, increasing the cost of capital, and leading to declines in commercial property values [6] - There is potential for a turnaround in the real estate sector, with expectations of four 25-basis-point Federal Reserve rate cuts by year-end, alongside a 4.2% yield from the VNQ ETF [7] Technology Sector - The Ark Autonomous Technology & Robotics ETF (ARKQ) is an actively managed ETF that focuses on AI investment opportunities, differing from traditional AI index funds by not being top-heavy with big tech stocks [8][9] - The ETF is currently about 18% below its 2025 peak and 30% below its all-time high, presenting a potential investment opportunity for those interested in AI [10]