Kadant (KAI) Q1 2025 Earnings Call April 30, 2025 11:00 AM ET Speaker0 Please be advised that today's conference is being recorded. I would like now to turn the conference over to Michael McKinney, Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer. Please go ahead, sir. Speaker1 Thank you, Michelle. Good morning, everyone, and welcome to Cadence first quarter twenty twenty five earnings call. With me on the call today is Jeff Powell, our President and Chief Executive Officer. Before we begin, let me read ...

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Financial Data and Key Metrics Changes - Sysco reported sales of $19.6 billion, an increase of 1.1% on a reported basis and 1.8% excluding the divestiture of Mexico [9][34] - Adjusted operating income was $773 million, down 3.3% year-over-year, while adjusted EPS remained flat at $0.96 [9][34] - Gross profit was $3.6 billion, down 0.8%, with a gross margin of 18.3% [37][41] Business Line Data and Key Metrics Changes - The USFS national sales business experienced flat volume growth and 2.3% sales growth, both below expectations [11] - Local business volume declined by 3.5%, a step down from Q2 performance [11] - The Sigma segment achieved 9.5% sales growth, driven by strong customer wins [12] Market Data and Key Metrics Changes - Foot traffic to restaurants decreased by 3.1% overall, with January down 1.3%, February down 5.7%, and March down 2.3% [5] - The International segment posted double-digit profit growth for the sixth consecutive quarter, with local volume increasing by 4.5% [22][36] Company Strategy and Development Direction - Sysco is focused on improving local business performance through hiring and retention of sales consultants, with a target of 4% growth in headcount by the end of Q4 [56][64] - The company is expanding fulfillment capacity with new facilities in key markets, including a new distribution center in Tampa [19][31] - A pilot program for cash and carry stores, called Sysco To Go, is being introduced to capture the growing market segment [29][31] Management's Comments on Operating Environment and Future Outlook - Management expressed disappointment with Q3 performance due to adverse weather and declining consumer confidence, but noted stronger performance in April compared to March [7][9] - The company is cautiously optimistic about Q4, expecting improved volume performance and continued momentum from cost-saving initiatives [46][51] - Management highlighted the importance of maintaining a strong balance sheet to navigate uncertain macroeconomic conditions [28][42] Other Important Information - Sysco's tariff management task force is actively working to mitigate the impact of tariffs on costs and supply chain [25][27] - The company has repurchased $700 million in shares and paid out $752 million in dividends year-to-date, with a 6% increase in the quarterly cash dividend [33][34] Q&A Session Summary Question: Local business sales headcount investments and their impact - Sysco expects to end the year with approximately 4% growth in sales consultant headcount, with strong performance from new hiring cohorts [56][58] Question: Local restaurant industry performance compared to national - National restaurants faced a tough quarter, with local performance consistent with industry trends, but certain sectors like food service management remained stable [68][70] Question: Clarification on local case growth and EPS guidance - Sysco's local case growth was consistent with market performance, and the company is confident in its guidance despite recent challenges [79][81]