Fox Factory (FOXF) Q1 2025 Earnings Call May 08, 2025 04:30 PM ET Speaker0 Good afternoon, ladies and gentlemen, and thank you for standing by. Welcome to Fox Factory Holding Corp's First Quarter twenty twenty five Earnings Conference Call. At this time, all participants are in a listen only mode. A question and answer session will follow the formal presentation. Please note this conference is being recorded. I'd now like to turn the conference over to Toby Merchant, Chief Legal Officer at Fox Factory Holdi ...

Financial Data and Key Metrics Changes - The company generated $2.9 per share in adjusted earnings for the first quarter of 2025, with cash flow from operations (CFO) amounting to $5.5 billion, including $200 million from APLNG distributions [14][15] - Capital expenditures were reported at $3.4 billion, with a return of capital to shareholders totaling $2.5 billion, which represents 45% of CFO for the quarter [14][15] - The company ended the quarter with $7.5 billion in cash and short-term investments, plus $1 billion in long-term liquid investments [15] Business Line Data and Key Metrics Changes - Total production for the first quarter was 2,389,000 barrels of oil equivalent per day, exceeding production guidance [13] - In the Lower 48, production averaged 1,462,000 barrels of oil equivalent per day, with specific contributions from the Permian (816,000), Eagle Ford (370,000), and Bakken (212,000) [13] Market Data and Key Metrics Changes - The company noted a softer oil price environment compared to the first quarter, with OPEC plus unwinding voluntary cuts quicker than expected [5][6] - The outlook for global economic growth and oil demand has been revised lower, contributing to the current volatility in the market [5] Company Strategy and Development Direction - The company is focused on maintaining a disciplined capital allocation framework and has reduced capital spending by $500 million while keeping production guidance unchanged [8][11] - The integration of Marathon Oil is progressing ahead of schedule, with the company finding additional opportunities to enhance capital efficiency and reduce costs [8][11] Management's Comments on Operating Environment and Future Outlook - Management acknowledged the current macro uncertainties but emphasized the company's strong long-term value proposition and competitive advantages [6][10] - The company is committed to returning a significant portion of cash flow to shareholders, maintaining a long-term track record of distributing 45% of annual CFO [9][10] Other Important Information - Bill Bullock, the CFO, announced his retirement after 39 years, with Andy O'Brien set to take over the role [11][12] - The company expects to see a modest use of cash on a full-year basis, with an operating working capital outflow of $800 million anticipated in the second quarter [18] Q&A Session Summary Question: Return of capital and cash flow outlook - The company is tracking towards a $10 billion return of capital for the year, despite a softer commodity macro environment [21] - Management indicated a willingness to use cash on the balance sheet if necessary to support share buybacks [22][24] Question: Capital budget reduction details - The capital budget reduction is largely driven by efficiency improvements and does not impact production guidance [27][30] - Management emphasized a measured approach to capital allocation, focusing on maximizing returns [31] Question: Cost structure and improvement opportunities - The company is continuously benchmarking operations and seeking efficiencies to maintain competitive advantage [35][36] Question: Balancing low-cost supply with macro conditions - The company remains focused on low-cost supply and is not looking to time the market with capital investments [42][45] Question: Breakeven clarification - The capital reduction will lower the breakeven point, with the current free cash flow breakeven in the mid-40s [51][52] Question: Long cycle projects and capital allocation - The company is committed to its long cycle projects and will not slow down investments in key areas like Willow and LNG [80] Question: Non-core asset sales and portfolio optimization - The company is always optimizing its portfolio and may consider non-core asset sales if cost of supply rises [105][106]

Civitas Resources (CIVI) Q1 2025 Earnings Call May 08, 2025 08:30 AM ET Company Participants Brad Whitmarsh - Vice President, Investor RelationsChris Doyle - CEOGabe Daoud - Managing Director, Energy Equity ResearchZach Parham - Executive DirectorScott Hanold - Managing Director - Energy ResearchOliver Huang - DirectorMarianella Foschi - Chief Financial Officer & TreasurerLeo Mariani - MD & Equity Research Operator Good day, and thank you for standing by. Welcome to the Civitas Resources First Quarter twent ...

Aspen Aerogels (ASPN) Q1 2025 Earnings Call May 08, 2025 08:30 AM ET Company Participants Neal Baranosky - Senior Director, Head of Investor Relations & Corporate StrategyDonald Young - President & CEORicardo Rodriguez - CFO & TreasurerColin Rusch - Managing Director - Head of Sustainable Growth & Resource Optimization ResearchLeanne Hayden - Senior Associate - Equity Research Conference Call Participants David Anderson - Analyst Operator Good morning. Thank you for attending the Aspen Aerogel First Quarter ...

Civitas Resources (CIVI) Q1 2025 Earnings Call May 08, 2025 08:30 AM ET Speaker0 Good day, and thank you for standing by. Welcome to the Civitas Resources First Quarter twenty twenty five Earnings Conference Call and Webcast. My name is Rochelle, and I will be your operator for today's call. All lines have been placed on mute to prevent any background noise. After the speakers' remarks, there will be a question and answer session. Please be advised that today's conference call is being recorded. I will now ...

Fastly (FSLY) Q1 2025 Earnings Call May 07, 2025 04:30 PM ET Company Participants Vernon Essi - VP of IRTodd Nightingale - CEO and DirectorRon Kisling - CFOParam Singh - Executive DirectorSanjit Singh - Executive DirectorRishi Jaluria - Managing DirectorRobert Palmisano - Senior Equity Research Associate Conference Call Participants Jonathan Ho - Research AnalystJames Fish - MD & Senior Research AnalystMadeline Brooks - AnalystRudy Kessinger - Managing Director - Senior Equity Research Analyst Operator Good ...

Caesarstone (CSTE) Q1 2025 Earnings Call May 07, 2025 08:30 AM ET Company Participants Brad Cray - Vice PresidentYosef Shiran - Chief Executive OfficerNahum Trost - Chief Financial Officer Conference Call Participants Reuben Garner - Equity Research Analyst Operator Greetings, and welcome to the Caesarstone First Quarter twenty twenty five Earnings Conference Call. At this time, all participants are in a listen only mode. A brief question and answer session will follow the formal presentation. To ask a ques ...

Financial Data and Key Metrics Changes - The company reported core FFO per share of $1.26, representing a 5.8% increase year over year [13] - As of March 31, the company's debt balance stood at $7.4 billion with a weighted average interest rate of 4.1% [13] - The net debt to trailing twelve month recurring EBITDA ratio was 5.9 times [13] Business Line Data and Key Metrics Changes - The North American same property portfolio delivered 4.6% NOI growth, driven by an 8.9% increase in manufactured housing same property NOI [8][9] - Revenue from manufactured housing grew 7.3%, supported by strong rental rate increases and a 150 basis point occupancy gain [9] - The RV segment experienced a 7.8% revenue increase year over year, but same property NOI declined by 9.1% due to softness in the transient RV business [10] Market Data and Key Metrics Changes - In the UK, total same property NOI saw a modest decrease of $600,000 compared to the prior year, primarily due to higher payroll and real estate taxes [10] - The company noted that Canadian guests accounted for roughly 4% of the annual base and 5% of transient RV revenue, impacting overall performance [10] Company Strategy and Development Direction - The company is repositioning towards a pure play owner and operator of manufactured housing and recreational vehicle communities [4] - A new long-term net debt to EBITDA target of 3.5x to 4.5x has been established as part of the capital allocation plan [5] - The company is focused on operational excellence and disciplined execution through consistent organic growth and selective expansions [8] Management Comments on Operating Environment and Future Outlook - Management expressed confidence in the strength of the company's platform and long-term opportunities across the manufactured housing and RV segments [5] - The fundamentals driving demand for affordable housing remain intact, supporting a positive outlook [5] - Management acknowledged challenges in the transient RV business due to macroeconomic uncertainty and reduced Canadian guests [10] Other Important Information - The company plans a one-time cash distribution of $4 per share and a planned increase to the quarterly distribution by approximately 10.6% to $1.04 per common share [16] - A $1 billion stock repurchase program has been adopted to allow for future repurchases of common shares [17] Q&A Session Summary Question: What is driving the increase in manufactured housing NOI guidance? - Management noted good occupancy gains, strong renewal performance, and effective expense management as key factors [23][25] Question: Is the repurchase authorization opportunistic or a consistent strategy? - Management indicated that it is part of a larger thoughtful program related to the company's positioning and financial flexibility [28][30] Question: What is the reason for the revision in RV guidance? - Management attributed the revision to a shift towards shorter booking windows and challenges with Canadian guests [34][36] Question: What is the expected cash balance for the rest of the year? - The expected cash balance is around $1.7 billion, which is embedded in guidance [40][41] Question: What types of properties are being targeted for acquisitions? - The company is focused on high-quality single manufactured housing assets and small portfolio opportunities [45] Question: What is the status of the CEO search? - The search committee is actively engaged and hopes to secure a candidate by year-end [49][50] Question: What is the expected recurring CapEx for 2025? - The expected recurring CapEx for the MH, RV, and UK portfolio is just over $70 million for the year [98]

United States Cellular Corporation (USM) Q1 2025 Earnings Call May 02, 2025 10:00 AM ET Company Participants Colleen Thompson - Vice President of Corporate RelationsVicki Villacrez - Executive VP, CFO & DirectorLaurent Therivel - President & CEODouglas Chambers - Executive VP, CFO, Treasurer & DirectorKristina Bothfeld - VP of Finance & CFORic Prentiss - Managing DirectorSergey Dluzhevskiy - Portifolio Manager Conference Call Participants Sebastiano Petti - Senior Research Analyst Operator Hello, and thank ...

Telephone and Data Systems (TDS) Q1 2025 Earnings Call May 02, 2025 10:00 AM ET Company Participants Colleen Thompson - Vice President of Corporate RelationsVicki Villacrez - Executive VP & CFOLaurent Therivel - President & CEODouglas Chambers - Executive VP, CFO, Treasurer & DirectorKristina Bothfeld - VP of Finance & CFORic Prentiss - Managing DirectorSergey Dluzhevskiy - Portifolio Manager Conference Call Participants Sebastiano Petti - Senior Research Analyst Operator Hello, and thank you for standing b ...