Ingram Micro (INGM) Q1 2025 Earnings Call May 08, 2025 05:00 PM ET Company Participants Willa Mcmanmon - Investor RelationsPaul Bay - CEOMichael Zilis - Executive VP & CFOSamik Chatterjee - Managing DirectorAdam Tindle - Managing Director Conference Call Participants Erik Woodring - AnalystAnanda Baruah - Stock AnalystRuplu Bhattacharya - AnalystKarl Ackerman - AnalystMatt Niknam - AnalystMaggie Nolan - Research Analyst - Technology, Media & Communications Willa Mcmanmon Thank you, operator. I'm here today ...

Financial Data and Key Metrics Changes - Net revenue for the first quarter was $12.3 billion, an increase of 11% year over year on an FX neutral basis and 4% above the high end of guidance provided in the previous quarter [3] - Gross profit reached $829 million, exceeding the midpoint of guidance by more than 2% [3] - Non-GAAP EPS was $0.61, at the high end of guidance [3][31] Business Line Data and Key Metrics Changes - Client and endpoint solutions saw robust growth of nearly 15% on an FX neutral basis [22] - Advanced solutions and cloud categories also experienced year-over-year growth, with cloud contributing nearly 15% of total gross profit, up from 13% a year ago [24][31] - Networking returned to low single-digit growth after previous declines [24] Market Data and Key Metrics Changes - North America net sales were $4.43 billion, up 10.4% year over year on an FX neutral basis [25] - EMEA net sales were $3.42 billion, up 0.6% year over year, but up 3% on an FX neutral basis [26] - Asia Pacific had the strongest growth with net sales of $3.62 billion, up 20.1% year over year in U.S. dollars and 23.2% on an FX neutral basis [27] - Latin America net sales decreased by 8.5% in U.S. dollars but were down only 0.3% in constant currency [29] Company Strategy and Development Direction - The company is focused on evolving into a platform company, investing over $600 million in cloud capabilities and the XVantage platform [5][13] - The strategy includes enhancing customer experience through automation and AI, with the goal of improving operational efficiency and driving revenue growth [6][12] - The company aims to maintain a competitive edge through its global reach and experience, while navigating macroeconomic uncertainties [4][14] Management's Comments on Operating Environment and Future Outlook - Management expressed optimism about future growth despite macroeconomic volatility, citing strong demand in advanced solutions and cloud [4][35] - The company expects continued overall growth in the second quarter, with guidance reflecting potential impacts from tariffs and macro conditions [35][36] - Management noted that while SMB sales remain muted, large corporate and enterprise sales are expected to continue performing well [40][46] Other Important Information - The company paid down $125 million of its term loan balance, reducing net debt to adjusted EBITDA ratio to 2.0 times [34] - A quarterly dividend of $17.4 million was paid, with a 2.7% increase announced for the next quarter [34] - The company is focused on maintaining working capital efficiency, with working capital days improving to 29 from 33 year over year [32] Q&A Session Summary Question: Insights on macro-related comments and enterprise project intentions - Management noted that while SMB sales faced headwinds, large enterprise demand remains strong, with ongoing projects and budgets intact [39][42] Question: Mix between Client Solutions and Advanced Solutions - The company indicated that while client endpoint solutions performed well, advanced solutions are expected to grow, with no dramatic shifts in product mix anticipated for Q2 [43][46] Question: Understanding pull forward in Q1 and its impact on Q2 guidance - Management acknowledged slight pull forwards primarily in PC refresh, but emphasized that it was not material enough to define a trend [49][54] Question: Pricing environment and vendor price increases - Management reported minimal pricing impact, with some changes in peripherals and accessories, but overall stability in pricing observed [58][60] Question: Progress and metrics for XVantage platform - The company is deploying XVantage in 20 of 57 countries, focusing on user engagement and operational efficiency, with significant increases in self-service orders [66][70] Question: Outlook for gross margin and working capital dynamics - Management expects gross margins to remain pressured due to product mix, but anticipates potential improvements if advanced solutions and cloud growth continue [82][84]

Akamai (AKAM) Q1 2025 Earnings Call May 08, 2025 04:30 PM ET Speaker0 Hello, and welcome to the Akamai Technologies First Quarter twenty twenty five Earnings Conference Call. All participants will be in listen only mode. Please note this event is being recorded. I would now like to turn the conference over to Mark Stoutenburg, Head of Investor Relations. Please go ahead. Speaker1 Good afternoon, everyone, and thank you for joining Akamai's first quarter twenty twenty five earnings call. Speaking today will ...

Core Insights - Zillow Group, Inc. reported mixed first-quarter 2025 results, with net income missing estimates but revenue exceeding expectations, showing year-over-year growth [1][3][4] Financial Performance - Net income on a GAAP basis was $8 million (3 cents per share), recovering from a net loss of $23 million (10 cents per share) in the prior-year quarter [3] - Non-GAAP net income improved to $105 million (41 cents per share) from $93 million (36 cents) year-over-year, although it missed the Zacks Consensus Estimate by 2 cents [3] - Quarterly revenues increased to $598 million from $529 million in the previous year, surpassing the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $589 million [4] - Residential revenues rose 6% to $417 million, driven by growth in Premier Agent offerings and other services [4] - The Mortgages segment generated $41 million in revenues, up from $31 million, with a 32% increase in purchase loan origination [5] - Rental revenues surged 33% to $129 million, primarily due to a 47% growth in multifamily revenues [5] Operational Metrics - Gross profit for the quarter was $459 million, compared to $406 million in the prior-year quarter, attributed to revenue growth across all segments [6] - Operating expenses increased to $468 million from $451 million year-over-year [6] - Adjusted EBITDA rose to $153 million from $125 million, supported by higher revenues and cost discipline [6] Cash Flow and Liquidity - Cash generated from operating activities was $104 million, up from $80 million in the prior-year quarter [7] - As of March 31, 2025, the company had $914 million in cash and cash equivalents, with $37 million in other long-term liabilities [7] Future Outlook - For Q2 2025, Zillow expects total revenues between $635 million and $650 million, with adjusted EBITDA projected at $140 million to $155 million [8] - The company anticipates approximately 30% year-over-year growth in Mortgages revenues, mid-single-digit growth in residential revenues, and 35% growth in rental revenues [8] - For the full year 2025, Zillow expects low to mid-teens revenue growth and positive GAAP net income [9]

Cogent Communications Inc. (CCOI) reported soft first-quarter 2025 results, with the bottom and top lines missing the Zacks Consensus Estimate. The Washington, DC-based leading Internet service provider reported a top-line decline year over year, owing to weakness in enterprise and corporate business.CCOI’s Net IncomeThe company reported a net loss of $52 million or a loss of $1.09 per share compared with a net loss of $65.3 million or a loss of $1.38 in the year-ago quarter. Despite top-line decline, lower ...

Group 1 - Khaveen Investments is a global Investment Advisory Firm serving high-net-worth individuals, corporations, associations, and institutions [1] - The firm offers comprehensive services including market and security research, business valuation, and wealth management [1] - The flagship Macroquantamental Hedge Fund maintains a diversified portfolio across various asset classes, geographies, sectors, and industries [1] Group 2 - Khaveen Investments employs a multifaceted investment approach integrating top-down and bottom-up analysis [1] - The investment strategies include global macro, fundamental, and quantitative approaches [1] - The firm's core expertise focuses on disruptive technologies such as Artificial Intelligence, Cloud Computing, 5G, Autonomous and Electric Vehicles, FinTech, Augmented and Virtual Reality, and the Internet of Things (IoT) [1]

华西证券表示，短期内，考虑全球地缘政治冲突、关税贸易冲突等一系列不确定性影响下，国产算力建 设加速对国内市场需求有望提振，海外云厂商资本开支预期修复。野村认为，随着地端IT工作负载持续 向云端转移，云计算市场正经历不可逆的发展趋势，人工智能亦将成为增长重新加速的关键驱动力。该 行称，大语言模型(LLM)和生成式AI(GenAI)的发展仍处于早期阶段，未来将在推动全球及中国云服务 提供商(CSPs)增长重新加速方面发挥至关重要的作用。 国盛证券发布研报称，上周北美各CSP巨头陆续公布财报，尽管关税政策导致宏观前景不明，但微软、 Meta及亚马逊三家科技巨头财报数据均给出超出市场预期的营收和净利润，且均表示AI对业绩增长起 到重要作用，未来仍将保持、甚至部分继续上调高水平资本支出。该行认为，尽管受关税扰动市场仍存 担忧，但AI本身需求并未变化，目前正通过"资本开支扩张-商业化落地-业绩兑现"的正向循环持续发 展。 智通财经APP获悉，云计算概念股集体上扬，截至发稿，浪潮数字企业(00596)涨3.76%，报8.56港元； 中国软件国际(00354)涨3.53%，报5.57港元；盛业(06069)涨3.04%，报1 ...

Equity Research 4 May 2025 Data centers MSFT, META, AMZN read-through for the industry Strong cloud growth, especially at Azure, is supporting continued investment infrastructure - chips, servers, power, and data centers. Our view: For the shares of data centers in our coverage to continue appreciating, DLR likely needs to sustain >1MW leasing. IRM only has ~10% of revenue from data centers, but it too will likely need to make some leasing progress in 2Q25 to keep investor confidence that its 125MW guidance ...

Group 1 - Wuhan's software industry achieved a revenue growth of 15.08% year-on-year in the first quarter, leading the nation, with artificial intelligence emerging as a new growth point [1] - China Electronics Cloud's Wuhan Trusted Intelligent Computing Center is a key contributor, with plans for a second phase of computing power construction after a successful first phase [1] - The center has partnered with DeepSeek to provide tailored, secure, and intelligent computing solutions for users [1] Group 2 - Maiyi Information capitalized on the AI boom, reporting a remarkable revenue growth of 286% year-on-year in the first quarter, driven by the demand for high-performance computing and massive storage [2] - Wuhan Cloud Computing Technology Co., Ltd. also reported a nearly 30% year-on-year revenue growth in the first quarter, with the establishment of a public computing service platform [2] - The integration of AI and software is emphasized as a critical factor for growth, leveraging local educational resources, research capabilities, and industrial ecosystem advantages [2]

Financial Data and Key Metrics Changes - The company reported total ARR of $1.704 billion, growing 4.1% year over year, exceeding guidance by $18.6 million [29] - Cloud subscription ARR reached $848 million, representing a 30% year-over-year growth, also above guidance [29][13] - Total revenue was $400 million, an increase of 3.9% year over year, exceeding guidance by approximately $14 million [34] - Non-GAAP operating income grew 11% year over year to $122 million, exceeding guidance [38] Business Line Data and Key Metrics Changes - Cloud subscription ARR now constitutes approximately 50% of total ARR, up from 40% a year ago [8] - Self-managed subscription ARR declined to $422 million, down 16% year over year [31] - Maintenance ARR for on-premise licenses was $433 million, down 9.5% year over year [31] Market Data and Key Metrics Changes - U.S. revenue grew 6% year over year to approximately $256 million, representing 63% of total revenues [37] - International revenue grew 1% year over year to $148 million, representing 37% of total revenue [37] Company Strategy and Development Direction - The company is in the final phase of transforming to a cloud-only business model, with a focus on cloud modernization deals and new customer acquisitions [6][12] - The company aims to reach a billion-dollar business in cloud subscription ARR [11] - The partnership with Databricks is expected to enhance enterprise modernization efforts and leverage AI capabilities [72] Management's Comments on Operating Environment and Future Outlook - Management noted a healthy cloud pipeline and no noticeable change in customer buying behavior through April [9] - The company remains cautious about the macro environment but is optimistic about its operational changes and cloud growth trajectory [10][12] - Management reaffirmed full-year guidance, indicating confidence in achieving targets despite external uncertainties [43] Other Important Information - The company has implemented operational changes to improve cloud renewals, which have shown positive results [10][60] - The company is recognized as a leader in the 2025 Gartner Magic Quadrant for Augmented Data Quality Solutions [19] Q&A Session Summary Question: Clarification on full-year guidance and FX impact - Management clarified that the guidance was not revised due to FX changes but remains consistent with previous expectations [52][53] Question: Concerns about maintenance and self-managed ARR decline - Management indicated that the decline is expected and aligns with prior guidance, driven by natural churn and modernization efforts [55][56] Question: Cloud renewal rates and operational changes - Management confirmed that cloud renewal rates were consistent with expectations and showed sequential improvement [60][61] Question: Competitive environment and operational changes - Management noted that operational changes are yielding positive results and that competitive dynamics remain stable [68][72] Question: Migration and modernization impact on ARR - Management explained that the current churn is part of the expected transition as customers modernize their workloads [93]