The Vita Coco Company (COCO) Q2 2025 Earnings Call July 30, 2025 08:30 AM ET Company ParticipantsJohn Mills - Managing PartnerMichael Kirban - Co-Founder & Executive ChairmanMartin Roper - CEO & DirectorCorey Baker - CFOKaumil Gajrawala - Managing DirectorBonnie Herzog - Managing Director Robert Ottenstein - Senior MDGlenn West - Equity Research AssociateConference Call ParticipantsChristian Junquera - Equity Research AnalystEric Des Lauriers - Senior Research AnalystJim Salera - Research AnalystMichael Lav ...

Financial Data and Key Metrics Changes - Net sales increased by $25 million or 17% year-over-year to $169 million, driven by a 25% growth in Vita Coco Coconut Water [20][23] - Gross profit for the quarter was $61 million, an increase of $3 million compared to the prior year, with gross margins at 36%, down approximately 450 basis points from 41% in Q2 2024 [19][21] - Net income attributable to shareholders was $23 million or $0.38 per diluted share, compared to $19 million or $0.32 per diluted share for the prior year [20][21] Business Line Data and Key Metrics Changes - Vita Coco Coconut Water grew 25%, while the private label segment saw a decline of 25% [20][23] - The international segment reported a 37% increase in net sales, with Vita Coco Coconut Water growing 43% [18][19] - Other products, primarily from Vita Coco Treats, experienced a 102% growth [11] Market Data and Key Metrics Changes - Coconut water category grew 20% year-to-date in the US and 35% in the UK [5] - Vita Coco Coconut Water grew 16% in retail dollars in the US and 39% in the UK year-to-date [6] - The international business is expected to become a larger part of the consolidated growth story, with European operations potentially matching the size of the Americas business [9] Company Strategy and Development Direction - The company is focusing on expanding its product offerings, including Vita Coco multipacks, organic products, and the national launch of Vita Coco Treats [6][7] - There is a strong emphasis on increasing investments in select European markets to drive long-term growth [7][9] - The company aims to double the US coconut water category in the coming years, indicating significant long-term potential [9] Management's Comments on Operating Environment and Future Outlook - Management expressed confidence in navigating the current environment, citing strong category growth and brand performance [25] - The company anticipates a strong third quarter due to improved inventory levels and reduced promotional activity from the previous year [14][23] - There is an expectation of gross margins improving sequentially in Q4, despite short-term pressures from tariffs and freight rates [24][80] Other Important Information - The effective tax rate for Q2 2025 was 19%, down from 25% the previous year, primarily due to discrete tax benefits [21] - The company raised its full-year net sales guidance to between $565 million and $580 million [23][24] - Management is focused on maintaining strong branded growth momentum into 2026 [24] Q&A Session Summary Question: How much of the revenue growth is due to inventory rebuild versus same-store sales trends? - Management indicated that while retail scan data reflects healthy inventory, it is not solely due to easy comparisons from the previous year [28][29] Question: Can you provide insights on the contribution of Vita Coco Treats? - Vita Coco Treats was rolled out nationally at the end of Q1, contributing positively to total branded scan volumes [30][31] Question: What are the expectations for gross margins and EBITDA guidance? - Management noted that gross margins are expected to be approximately 36%, with some pressures from higher ocean freight rates and tariffs impacting the outlook [41][44] Question: How is the company addressing potential higher tariffs? - The company is currently operating under a 10% baseline tariff and is focused on growth while preparing for potential changes in tariff rates [59][60] Question: What is the strategy for private label sales moving forward? - Management acknowledged the complexity of private label sales but indicated that Q2 reflects known losses, with expectations for modest growth in the future [68][70] Question: What is the timing for Walmart's shelf resets? - The expected timing for Walmart's shelf resets is around September to October, with clarity anticipated in early Q4 [72][73]

Financial Performance - Net revenues reached €743 billion, a decrease of 13% year-over-year [11, 15, 19, 37] - Adjusted Operating Income (AOI) was €05 billion, with an AOI margin of 07%, a decrease of 930 bps [11, 15, 22, 37] - Industrial Free Cash Flow (FCF) was negative €30 billion, compared to negative €04 billion in the previous year [11, 15, 28, 37] - Adjusted Diluted EPS was €018, a decrease of 92% [15, 37] Regional Performance - North America (NA) reported net revenues of €282 billion and an AOI loss of €10 billion, with an AOI margin of negative 34% [34] - Enlarged Europe reported net revenues of €292 billion and an AOI of €90 million, with an AOI margin of 00% [34] - South America reported net revenues of €78 billion and an AOI of €12 billion, with an AOI margin of 153% [34] - Middle East & Africa reported net revenues of €49 billion and an AOI of €08 billion, with an AOI margin of 155% [34] Strategic Initiatives and Outlook - The company estimates a net tariff impact of approximately €15 billion for 2025 [11, 40] - H2 2025 guidance indicates sequential improvement in net revenues and industrial FCF compared to H1 2025, with a low-single digit AOI margin [11, 42] - The company is adapting to evolving tariffs and focusing on mitigation strategies [39, 41]

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Summary of Earnings Outlook for Auto Parts and Tire Sectors Industry Overview - The report focuses on the **Auto Parts** and **Tire** sectors, particularly in relation to Japanese OEMs and their operations in China and overseas markets [1][5]. Key Points on Auto Parts Sector - **Earnings Outlook**: Earnings for auto parts companies are expected to be mixed for April to June, with some companies benefiting from Toyota Motor's solid production while others face risks from weak sales to Japanese OEMs in China and low production volumes in Europe and the US [1][5]. - **Tariff Impact**: Many auto parts companies have not included the impact of tariffs in their earnings guidance, raising the risk of downward revisions to their full-year plans depending on how tariffs affect their operations [1][5]. - **Company Performance**: - Denso and Koito Manufacturing have not factored tariffs into their full-year guidance, necessitating close monitoring of their performance [5]. - Aisin and Nifco are preferred in relative terms, with expected operating profits of ¥40.2 billion and ¥13.0 billion respectively for the first quarter [5]. Key Points on Tire Sector - **Price Hikes**: Tire companies, particularly those with high import ratios to the US like Sumitomo Rubber Industries and Hankook Tire, have announced price hikes due to tariffs. However, companies with significant local production in the US, such as Bridgestone and Goodyear, have been hesitant to follow suit [5]. - **Earnings Risks**: If the penetration of US price hikes remains insufficient, there is a heightened risk of earnings misses, especially for Sumitomo Rubber Industries due to its high import ratio [5]. Financial Data and Forecasts - **Company Ratings and Price Targets**: - Toyota Industries (¥4,912.8 billion) - Price Target: ¥16,300 - Denso (¥5,495.2 billion) - Price Target: ¥2,300 - Aisin (¥1,382.7 billion) - Price Target: ¥2,200 - Bridgestone (¥3,667.1 billion) - Price Target: ¥6,400 [3]. - **Quarterly Earnings Forecasts**: - Toyota Boshoku: Revenue expected to be ¥1,025.8 billion in Q1 [7]. - Denso: Revenue expected to be ¥1,753.8 billion in Q1 [7]. - Aisin: Revenue expected to be ¥1,184.1 billion in Q1 [7]. Additional Insights - **Market Dynamics**: The report highlights the importance of monitoring the impact of tariffs and price adjustments on earnings, as well as the varying performance across different companies within the auto parts and tire sectors [1][5]. - **Analyst Recommendations**: The report suggests a cautious approach to investments in the auto parts sector due to the mixed earnings outlook and potential tariff impacts, while also identifying specific companies that may perform better than others [5].

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Core Viewpoint - Nike's stock surged following better-than-expected Q4 results, indicating investor optimism about the company's turnaround efforts [1][2][4] Financial Performance - Nike reported earnings per share of $0.14 on sales of $11.1 billion for fiscal Q4, surpassing Wall Street's expectations of $0.12 per share and $10.72 billion in revenue [4] - Sales declined by 12% year-over-year, and gross margin decreased by 440 basis points to 40.3%, leading to an 86% drop in earnings per share compared to the previous year [4] Future Guidance - For the current fiscal quarter, Nike anticipates a mid-single-digit percentage decline in sales and a gross margin drop of 350 to 425 basis points, with tariffs negatively impacting margins by approximately 100 basis points [6] - Management expects the adverse impact of new import taxes to lessen over the year, estimating a total impact of about 75 basis points after mitigation efforts [6] Strategic Adjustments - Nike plans to reduce its footwear imports from China from 16% to a high-single-digit percentage by the end of the current fiscal year to mitigate tariff exposure [5] - The company estimates that new import taxes could increase costs by around $1 billion, and it is implementing supply chain optimization, cost reductions, and phased pricing increases to offset these expenses [5]

Financial Data and Key Metrics Changes - Enerpac's revenue increased by 6% year-over-year to $159 million in Q3 2025, marking record third-quarter revenue since the company's relaunch in 2019 [4][6] - Organic growth, adjusted for foreign exchange and the acquisition of DTA, was 2% [6] - Adjusted earnings per share rose by 9% to $0.51, driven by higher earnings, a lower effective tax rate, and a reduced share count [14] - Adjusted EBITDA increased by 3.4%, with the margin declining by 50 basis points year-over-year to 25.9% due to service project mix and the inclusion of DTA [13][14] - Gross profit margin declined by 140 basis points year-over-year to 50.4% [11] Business Line Data and Key Metrics Changes - The IT and S business saw a 1.5% organic revenue increase year-over-year, with product sales growing by 1% and services by 3% [6] - Cortland Biomedical reported a 19% growth, driven by strong performance in diagnostics, bioprocessing, and robotic surgery [8] Market Data and Key Metrics Changes - The Americas region experienced high single-digit organic growth, driven by demand in aerospace, infrastructure, and nuclear service sectors [9] - The APAC region achieved mid single-digit growth, particularly in heavy lifting technology, benefiting from major rail projects and solar farm opportunities [10] - The EMEA region faced a high single-digit decline, primarily due to a drop in the heavy lifting technology business, although infrastructure and defense markets showed strength [11] Company Strategy and Development Direction - The company is focused on advancing its innovation strategy and has invested in a new innovation lab to enhance R&D capabilities [20] - Enerpac aims to remain price cost neutral amidst tariff impacts and is actively managing expenses to align with market conditions [18][19] - The acquisition of DTA is seen as a strategic move to enhance Enerpac's heavy lifting technology offerings [21] Management's Comments on Operating Environment and Future Outlook - Management expressed caution entering Q4 due to increasing economic and geopolitical uncertainty but remains confident in outperforming industrial peers [5] - The company anticipates delivering towards the lower half of its fiscal 2025 revenue guidance due to current macroeconomic conditions [14] Other Important Information - The company recorded a restructuring charge of $5.9 million, primarily for severance, to right-size its cost structure [12] - Enerpac's net debt was $50 million, resulting in a net debt to adjusted EBITDA ratio of 0.4, indicating a strong balance sheet [15] Q&A Session Summary Question: Customer reactions to tariffs and macro uncertainty - Management noted that while customers are cautious, there have not been significant project cancellations, and underlying investment needs remain [25][26] Question: Revenue pull-forward in anticipation of tariffs - Management indicated there was some minor buying in anticipation of pricing actions, but nothing significant was observed [27] Question: Details on restructuring actions and anticipated cost savings - The restructuring was a response to global uncertainty, with a focus on automation and process standardization to improve efficiency [29][30] Question: Impact of pricing actions on revenue - Pricing actions taken in March and May began to show effects in Q3, with more significant impacts expected in Q4 [36] Question: North American performance drivers - Management highlighted strong performance in aerospace and other diversified end markets as key drivers of growth [38] Question: Outlook for the wind business amid renewable energy credit concerns - Management remains optimistic about the wind market, noting ongoing projects and favorable demand profiles [40] Question: M&A appetite in the current environment - Management confirmed continued focus on M&A as part of growth strategy, with active engagement in discussions with potential sellers [42] Question: Net impact of tariffs expected in Q4 and fiscal 2026 - Management aims to remain price cost neutral despite tariff impacts, with ongoing adjustments to pricing strategies [49] Question: DTA sales performance and guidance - Management expects DTA to come in slightly below original revenue guidance but noted strong order growth and successful cross-selling efforts [51][52] Question: Scalability of the new innovation lab - Management expressed excitement about the new lab's capabilities, which are expected to significantly reduce time to market for new products [60][61]

Financial Data and Key Metrics Changes - The company reported adjusted earnings of $0.60 per share for Q4, significantly outperforming guidance, with consolidated net sales of $962 million, up 8.2% year-over-year [20][21] - Consolidated backlog increased by $78 million to $761 million, driven by improved demand [21] - Consolidated gross margin was 39.2%, slightly down from last year but up 130 basis points sequentially [21][22] Business Line Data and Key Metrics Changes - In the North America contract segment, net sales were $496 million, up nearly 13% year-over-year, with new orders at $568 million, reflecting growth of almost 16% [23] - The international contract segment saw net sales of $186 million, up 6.9% year-over-year, with new orders increasing by 3.6% [24] - The global retail segment reported net sales of $280 million, up 2.2% year-over-year, with new orders improving to $280 million, up 7.5% [25][26] Market Data and Key Metrics Changes - The North American contract market experienced a return to order growth in Q4 after a previous decline due to tariffs [14] - Strength was noted in European and UK markets, with significant customer engagement during design events [15] - Office leasing activity is rising, with a 68% increase in days in the office among Fortune 100 companies since 2022 [16] Company Strategy and Development Direction - The company is focused on expanding its retail footprint, planning to open 10 to 15 new stores in fiscal 2026 [10][11] - Investment in product assortment expansion and e-commerce penetration is a key growth lever [11][12] - The company aims to balance long-term growth with prudent cost management and innovation [18] Management's Comments on Operating Environment and Future Outlook - Management expressed cautious optimism regarding the macroeconomic environment, noting a dynamic landscape [14][17] - The company anticipates a return to growth in contract business as the industry recovers [17] - Future guidance for Q1 fiscal 2026 includes expected net sales between $899 million and $939 million, reflecting a 6.7% increase year-over-year [29] Other Important Information - The company paid approximately $52 million in dividends and returned about $85 million to shareholders through share repurchases in fiscal 2025 [27] - Capital expenditures for fiscal 2025 were $107.6 million, with expectations to increase to between $120 million and $130 million in fiscal 2026 [27] Q&A Session Summary Question: Insights on pull forward effect from pricing actions - Management noted a mid-single-digit decline in order entry year-over-year in the early part of the current quarter, aligning with expectations due to pull forward [34][35] Question: Confidence in retail store openings amid softer demand - Management expressed confidence in retail expansion, citing a need in the market and a strategy to open stores prudently [36][37] Question: Clarification on North American pull forward estimates - Management confirmed the estimated pull forward of $55 million to $60 million for the consolidated enterprise, with no significant pull ahead in international markets [48][49] Question: Profitability outlook amid tariffs and pull forward - Management indicated that the impact from pull forward and tariffs would likely affect Q1 and Q2, with expectations for recovery in Q3 and Q4 [55][56] Question: Balance sheet and cash flow considerations - Management highlighted a focus on managing debt levels and capital expenditures for store build-outs while maintaining a strong balance sheet [58]