Columbia Sportswear Company (COLM) reported impressive first-quarter 2025 results, wherein both the top and bottom lines increased year over year. Also, both sales and earnings beat the Zacks Consensus Estimate.The company exceeded first-quarter expectations with strong international growth, especially in Asia, while U.S. sales declined slightly. It is navigating significant uncertainty due to the newly imposed U.S. tariffs, prompting a withdrawal of full-year guidance. As a result, shares of this company d ...

Utrecht, 2 May 2025 Aalberts reports first quarter 2025 resultsIn the first quarter Aalberts realised EUR 778.3 million revenue, which translates into 3.3% organic revenue decline compared to the first quarter of last year. We realised EUR 105.7 million EBITA or 13.6% EBITA margin. In challenging market environments, we continued our focus on cost out and inventory optimisation initiatives. The added value margin remained on a good level. Thanks to our local footprint, supply chain and pricing excellence, ...

ToplineAmazon warned Thursday that “tariffs and trade policies” may complicate its future, becoming the latest company to raise tariffs in its earnings report as many cite market uncertainty aggravated by Trump’s tariffs.An Amazon company logo marks the facade of a building, March 18, 2022, in Schoenefeld near Berlin. ... More AP Photo/Michael Sohn, File)Copyright 2022 The Associated Press. All rights reserved TimelineAmazon said in its first quarter earnings report Thursday that its future results are “inh ...

Northwest Pipe Company (NWPX) Q1 2025 Earnings Call May 01, 2025 10:00 AM ET Company Participants Scott Montross - President & CEOAaron Wilkins - CFO Conference Call Participants Brent Thielman - MD & Senior Research AnalystJulio Romero - Equity AnalystTed Jackson - MD & Senior Research Analyst Operator and welcome to the Northwest Pipe Company First Quarter 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 presen ...

Skechers U.S.A., Inc. (SKX) reported first-quarter 2025 results, wherein the top line missed the Zacks Consensus Estimate but the bottom line surpassed the same. While both metrics showed year-over-year growth, the company withdrew its full-year guidance due to ongoing economic uncertainty related to global trade policies. As a result, shares of this Manhattan Beach, CA-based footwear company declined 6.5% in the after-hours trading session yesterday.The company’s first-quarter results were driven by strong ...

Financial Data and Key Metrics Changes - West Fraser generated $195 million of adjusted EBITDA in Q1 2025, representing a 13% margin, which is a significant improvement over the previous quarter [6] - Over the trailing 12 months, the company generated $668 million of adjusted EBITDA, representing an 11% margin, an improvement from $561 million reported during the trough year of 2023 [8] - Cash flow from operations was negative $75 million for Q1, with a cash balance of $390 million, down from $641 million in the previous quarter [13] Business Line Data and Key Metrics Changes - The Lumber segment posted adjusted EBITDA of $66 million in Q1 2025, compared to $21 million in the fourth quarter, driven by higher product pricing and shipment volumes [10] - The North America EWP segment generated $125 million adjusted EBITDA in Q1, similar to the $127 million reported in the fourth quarter [11] - The Pulp & Paper segment generated $7 million adjusted EBITDA in Q1, recovering from a $10 million loss in the previous quarter [11] - The European business reported negative $2 million adjusted EBITDA in Q1, down from positive $2 million in the fourth quarter, primarily due to pricing issues [12] Market Data and Key Metrics Changes - U.S. housing starts averaged nearly 1.4 million units in Q1, indicating stabilization in new home construction despite elevated mortgage rates [7] - Repair and remodeling demand remains stable but subdued, with no significant changes observed [7] Company Strategy and Development Direction - The company aims to maintain a strong balance sheet and liquidity profile, allowing for countercyclical investments and growth opportunities [9] - West Fraser is focused on low-cost operations and a diverse product mix to navigate macroeconomic uncertainties, particularly regarding evolving tariff policies [16][20] - The company is actively monitoring tariff impacts and preparing operational plans to adapt to various scenarios [19] Management's Comments on Operating Environment and Future Outlook - Management expressed considerable macroeconomic uncertainty due to evolving U.S. tariff policies but remains optimistic about long-term industry prospects [21] - The company expects to catch up on delayed shipments despite a slower-than-expected start to the year, adjusting guidance conservatively [14] Other Important Information - The preliminary combined tariff rate for softwood lumber is 26.05%, the lowest in the Canadian industry, with final rates expected in the second half of the year [15] Q&A Session Summary Question: Demand trends in lumber and OSB as the busy season approaches - Management noted that customer purchasing has been cautious, with no significant changes in demand trends observed [26] Question: Capital allocation strategy and M&A pipeline - The company maintains a durable capital allocation strategy and is open to growth opportunities that meet high-quality standards [32][38] Question: Timing for the Section 232 investigation resolution - Management indicated a lack of visibility on the investigation's timing and potential impacts on OSB and lumber [42] Question: Impact of tariffs on OSB projects - Management stated that recent projects are progressing well and future projects will consider cost implications before decisions are made [53] Question: Demand for repair and remodeling products - Demand for repair and remodeling has remained subdued, with no significant shifts observed in the early weeks of Q2 [61] Question: Log inventory status in the SPF business - Log deliveries were less than expected due to weather, but the impact on inventory is not considered material [63]