Venus Concept (VERO) Q1 2025 Earnings Call May 15, 2025 08:00 AM ET Company Participants Rajiv De Silva - Director & CEODomenic Della Penna - EVP & CFOThomas McGovern - Equity Research Associate Operator Good day, ladies and gentlemen, and welcome to the First Quarter twenty twenty five Earnings Conference Call for Venus Concept Inc. At this time, all participants have been placed in a listen only mode. Please note that this conference call is being recorded and that the recording will be available on the c ...

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Core Insights - Bombas founder David Heath is stepping down as CEO, with Jason LaRose taking over to lead the company through its next growth phase [1][2] - The company has experienced significant revenue growth, with a 22% increase in the current fiscal year and over $2 billion in lifetime sales [3] - Bombas aims to expand its wholesale presence from approximately 7% of sales to between 10% and 20% to sustain growth [4][5] Company Strategy - The footwear segment is the fastest-growing area, with expected revenue growth of over 70% this year, while sock sales have increased by 17% year-over-year [3] - Bombas is exploring physical store options and expanding its assortment with current partners, avoiding Amazon as a wholesale channel [5][6] - The company emphasizes the importance of storytelling and brand integrity in its expansion strategy, focusing on partnerships that align with its values [8][9] Industry Context - The shift from a direct-to-consumer model to wholesale is seen as necessary for sustainable growth, as many digitally native brands face challenges in profitability [7] - Brands that have successfully transitioned to wholesale have recognized the need for strategic partnerships to maintain brand integrity while scaling [8][10]

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Core Insights - Boot Barn reported revenue of $453.75 million for the quarter ended March 2025, reflecting a year-over-year increase of 16.8% [1] - The earnings per share (EPS) for the quarter was $1.22, up from $1.01 in the same quarter last year [1] - The reported revenue was slightly below the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $458.18 million, resulting in a revenue surprise of -0.97% [1] - The EPS fell short of the consensus estimate of $1.24, leading to an EPS surprise of -1.61% [1] Performance Metrics - Boot Barn's same-store sales growth was 6%, which was below the four-analyst average estimate of 7.3% [4] - The company opened or acquired 21 stores, matching the average estimate based on two analysts [4] - The average store square footage at the end of the period was 11,183, slightly above the estimated 11,134 [4] - The total number of stores operating at the end of the period was 459, consistent with the two-analyst average estimate [4] - Total retail store square footage at the end of the period was 5.13 million, exceeding the average estimate of 5.11 million [4] Stock Performance - Boot Barn shares have returned +46.7% over the past month, significantly outperforming the Zacks S&P 500 composite's +9.9% change [3] - The stock currently holds a Zacks Rank 3 (Hold), indicating expected performance in line with the broader market in the near term [3]

New Fortress Energy (NFE) Q1 2025 Earnings Call May 14, 2025 04:30 PM ET Company Participants Matthew Reinhardt - Co-General Counsel & Chief Compliance OfficerWesley Edens - Chairman & CEOLeandro Cunha - Managing Director NFE BrazilJeremy Dawson - VP - Business DevelopmentChristopher Guinta - Chief Financial OfficerGregory Lewis - Managing DirectorCraig Shere - Director of ResearchTarek Hamid - Managing Director Conference Call Participants Christopher Robertson - Equity Research Analyst - Vice PresidentWa ...

Financial Data and Key Metrics Changes - Full year fiscal 2025 revenue reached a record $1.9 billion, reflecting a $1 billion sales growth over the last four fiscal years, driven by 186 new stores and strong same-store sales growth [6][8] - Earnings per diluted share increased by 23% to $5.88, up $1.08 from the prior year [6] - Fourth quarter total revenue increased by 17%, with earnings per diluted share at $1.22 compared to $0.96 in the prior year [7][8][23] Business Line Data and Key Metrics Changes - Merchandise margin expanded by 130 basis points for the full year and by 210 basis points in the fourth quarter [20][23] - Same-store sales increased by 6% in the fourth quarter, with brick-and-mortar stores up 5.5% and e-commerce up 9.8% [7][15][23] - Exclusive brand penetration increased to 38.6% for fiscal 2025, with a growth of 1,500 basis points over the last four years [20] Market Data and Key Metrics Changes - The company opened 60 new stores in fiscal 2025, expanding its footprint into four new states, ending the year with 459 stores [12][13] - The customer loyalty database grew by 14% year-over-year, reaching 9.6 million active customers [16] Company Strategy and Development Direction - The company plans to open 65 to 70 new stores in fiscal 2026, maintaining a 15% growth rate in new units [13][31] - The strategic initiatives focus on new store growth, same-store sales, omnichannel expansion, and merchandise margin improvement [12][18][20] - The company is diversifying its supply chain to reduce reliance on Chinese production, with expectations that only 5% of exclusive brand goods will be sourced from China in the second half of fiscal 2026 [11] Management's Comments on Operating Environment and Future Outlook - Management expressed confidence in navigating ongoing uncertainties related to tariffs and consumer demand, with a proactive approach to pricing and inventory management [8][9][27] - The company anticipates a potential decline in merchandise margin in the second half of fiscal 2026 due to tariff impacts, but expects to maintain overall margin rates through strategic pricing [21][30] Other Important Information - The company has authorized a share repurchase program of up to $200 million, reflecting confidence in cash flow generation [33] - The guidance for fiscal 2026 includes a total sales range of $2.07 billion to $2.15 billion, with same-store sales expected to increase by 2% at the high end [28][30] Q&A Session Summary Question: Can you elaborate on April and May same-store sales? - Management noted strong sales trends in the first quarter, with a consistent performance across major merchandise categories, but does not anticipate accelerating guidance for the entire quarter [37][39] Question: Can you elaborate on pricing power and tariff headwinds? - Management indicated that tariffs are expected to impact margins by approximately $8 million, with price increases anticipated in the summer [40][41] Question: How are you thinking about product shortages from China? - Management expressed confidence in their diversified sourcing strategy, with only 5% of exclusive brand products expected from China [46][47] Question: Can you discuss SG&A leverage and tariff impacts for fiscal 2027? - Management expects to leverage SG&A through normalized expenses and new store contributions, while acknowledging that tariff costs may carry into fiscal 2027 [72][74] Question: What is the strategy for pricing adjustments? - Management is evaluating pricing on a product-by-product basis, considering psychological price points and exclusive brand penetration opportunities [82][84] Question: How is the competitive landscape behaving? - Management noted that larger competitors remain rational, while smaller mom-and-pop retailers may face challenges due to price increases [88][89] Question: How are new markets performing compared to legacy markets? - Management highlighted that new store openings have positively impacted e-commerce sales, particularly in states like New York [92][93]

New Fortress Energy (NFE) Q1 2025 Earnings Call May 14, 2025 04:30 PM ET Speaker0 Good day, and welcome to the NFE First Quarter twenty twenty five Earnings Call. Today's conference is being recorded. At this time, I will be handing the call over to Matt Reinhardt, Managing Director, for introductory remarks. Speaker1 Good afternoon, everyone. Thank you for joining today's conference call, where we will be discussing our first quarter twenty twenty five results. The call is being recorded and will be availa ...

Financial Performance & Projections - Q1 2025 Adjusted EBITDA was $82 million[8], with zero net deferred earnings from contracted sales and $10 million of depreciation in cost of sales from Fast LNG 1[64] - The company expects 2025 AEBITDA to be between $1.25 billion and $1.5 billion, higher than previous estimates, including ~$500 million in core earnings and $750 million to $1 billion in one-off gains[9] - Net loss attributable to stockholders in Q1 2025 was $200 million, a $42 million decrease QoQ[67] - Total liquidity after the Jamaica sale is $1.116 billion, including $393 million from the sale[67] Jamaica Sale & Debt Reduction - The sale of the Jamaica business for $1.055 billion is expected to yield net proceeds of $778 million[16] and a book gain of ~$430 million[11] - Proceeds from the Jamaica sale will be used to pay down $270 million of revolver debt and $55 million of Term Loan A[56] FSRU Sub-charters - Sub-chartering four FSRUs is expected to generate $312 million nominally over the lives of the contracts[11, 61], with a PV10 of ~$236 million[11] Brazil Operations - Construction of CELBA 2 is ~95% complete, with cash flows expected to commence in the second half of 2025[42] - PortoCem is ~54% complete, with capacity revenues expected to commence in the second half of 2026[42] - The company has registered for 2 GW+ of its own projects in the upcoming Brazil energy auctions and has been requested by 3rd parties to supply gas to 3 GW+ of projects[46, 47]

Financial Data and Key Metrics Changes - For Q1 2025, the company reported net income of $18.2 million, which includes a fair value adjustment of $21.2 million related to contingent earn-out liability [19] - Revenue for Q1 2025 was $87 million, a decrease of $13.8 million or 13.7% from $100.8 million in Q1 2024, primarily due to lower home closings [19][20] - Gross profit for Q1 2025 was $14.1 million, down $2 million or 12.4% from $16.1 million in the prior year [21] - Adjusted gross margin was 18.8%, down from 20.4%, reflecting elevated incentive costs and price reductions [21] Business Line Data and Key Metrics Changes - The company delivered 252 homes in Q1 2025, with an average sales price of $345,000, generating home sales revenue of $87 million [5][19] - Home closings decreased from 311 homes in Q1 2024 to 252 homes in Q1 2025 [20] - Net new orders for Q1 2025 were 296 homes, down from 384 homes in the prior year [20] Market Data and Key Metrics Changes - The company noted that affordability continues to be an issue for buyers, necessitating financing incentives [14] - April orders were up 6% year over year, indicating a positive trend in demand [11][14] Company Strategy and Development Direction - The company is focusing on a product refresh and direct cost reduction initiatives to improve competitive positioning and profitability [6][8] - A strategic shift towards presold homes is being implemented, moving away from a high spec home strategy to balance offerings [9][10] - The company plans to open 10 new communities in Q2 and 18 in Q3, featuring newly refreshed products that have been well received [17][18] Management's Comments on Operating Environment and Future Outlook - Management expressed optimism about the long-term prospects in markets like the Carolinas and Georgia, citing favorable housing fundamentals [10][11] - The company is adapting to shifting market dynamics and remains focused on execution and capital allocation [23] Other Important Information - The company controlled approximately 7,500 lots as of Q1 2025, positioning it for future growth [23] - Cash and liquidity stood at approximately $86.9 million as of Q1 2025 [23] Summary of Q&A Session - There were no questions during the Q&A session, and the call concluded with management expressing gratitude to participants and optimism for the future [25][28]