Financial Performance - Total revenue decreased by 72% year-over-year to $696 million in Q1 2025[9] - Gross profit was $219 million with a margin of 315%, a decrease of 6 percentage points year-over-year[9] - Net loss was $261 million with a margin of -375%, a decrease of 8 percentage points year-over-year[9] - Adjusted EBITDA was -$13 million with a margin of -19%, a decrease of 11 percentage points year-over-year[9] Subscriber Metrics - Active subscribers reached 1472 thousand, up 1% year-over-year[9] - Average active subscribers were 1335 thousand, down 2% year-over-year[9] - Total subscribers were 1822 thousand, down 2% year-over-year[9] Inventory and Customer Engagement - Q1 2025 new inventory receipts increased by 24% year-over-year[33, 36] - April add-on gross bookings increased by 11% year-over-year[42] - Share of views increased by 23% year-over-year[43] Guidance - Q2 2025 total revenue is projected to be between $76 million and $80 million[65] - FY2025 free cash flow is projected to be between -$30 million and -$40 million[65]

Summary of Asana Conference Call Company Overview - **Company**: Asana - **Event**: Bank of America Conference - **Key Participants**: Mike Funk (Bank of America), Matt Bullock (Software Analyst), Sonali (CFO), Aziz (AI Studio Lead) Key Points and Arguments Financial Guidance and Currency Impact - Asana guided for a revenue growth of **7% to 9%** for the year, with an **8% midpoint** [7][9] - Previous guidance in March was **8% to 9%**, with currency fluctuations impacting the ARR base by approximately **$5.5 million** [12][19] - The company experienced a **50 basis point tailwind** from foreign exchange (FX) for the full year, although it only contributed about **20 basis points** to Q1 growth [14][15] - The guidance incorporates a **worsening macroeconomic environment**, with elongated sales cycles and increased buyer scrutiny noted [21][23] Major Contracts and Customer Relationships - Asana secured a **$100 million Total Contract Value (TCV)** deal over three years, marking the largest deal in the company's history [30] - The deal involved an expansion of seats but included some discounting due to the long-term nature of the contract [32] - The renewal process was strategic, trading off some pricing for long-term visibility and stability [33] Net Retention Rate (NRR) Challenges - NRR is currently a priority for Asana, with the company acknowledging it is not at desired levels [39] - The recent contract downgrade will pressure NRR, expected to decrease by at least **one percentage point** [40] - Strategies are in place to improve NRR, including better coverage of the small business base and the introduction of AI Studio [41][42] AI Studio Developments - AI Studio crossed the **$1 million ARR** threshold shortly after its launch, indicating strong demand and adoption [46] - The platform is seeing significant uptake among larger customers, with **40% of the top 100 customers** enabled on AI Studio [48] - Future enhancements include the introduction of a **Smart Workflow Gallery** and **AI Teammates**, aimed at increasing adoption among non-builders [50][51] Margin Improvement and Cost Management - Asana reported a **1,300 basis point year-over-year improvement** in operating profit, with expectations for continued margin expansion [61] - The company has made strategic cuts, including a **5% reduction in workforce**, to optimize costs [62] - Gross margins are strong at **90%**, providing significant operating leverage for future growth [63] Small and Medium Business (SMB) Growth - The SMB segment is growing above the corporate average, driven by optimized marketing spend and improved onboarding processes [74][78] - Efforts are being made to reduce churn in the SMB base, which is critical for improving overall net retention [78] Additional Important Insights - The macroeconomic environment is described as more uncertain than in previous quarters, necessitating a cautious approach to guidance [24][25] - Asana's management emphasizes the importance of balancing growth with efficiency, aiming for sustainable long-term value creation [72][73] - The company is focused on leveraging AI capabilities to enhance customer engagement and drive future growth [72][73]

STATEN ISLAND, N.Y., May 20, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- ES Bancshares, Inc. (OTCQX: ESBS) (the “Company”) the holding company for Empire State Bank, (the “Bank”) today reported that the Company received a check for the first installment of $268 thousand of its Employee Retention Tax Credit. The first installment will be reported in our second quarter 2025 earnings results. The Bank filed a claim in 2023 to the Internal Revenue Service (“IRS”) for $1.2 million, plus applicable interest, in Employee Retention C ...

Core Insights - U.S. consumer auto insurance shopping remains elevated in Q1 2025, with shopping growth at 16% and new policy growth at 8.4%, indicating a slight cooling from Q4 2024 [1][9] Group 1: Market Dynamics - Macro factors such as tax refund season and tariff concerns are significantly influencing consumer auto insurance shopping behavior [2] - Direct channel shoppers contributed to growth across all age groups, with a 34% year-over-year increase, outpacing independent and exclusive agent channels [3] - The non-standard market segment experienced a 30% growth, driven by uninsured shoppers entering the market with tax refunds [3] Group 2: Regional Trends - Despite a shorter calendar in February 2025, many regions reported elevated shopping growth, with 10 states showing increases of 20% or more, including Hawaii (59%) and New Jersey (43%) [4] - New policy growth was bolstered by tax refunds and increased vehicle sales, with states like Nevada (39%) and New Jersey (31%) reporting new policy growth of 20% or higher [5] Group 3: Consumer Behavior - Average policy retention dropped to 78% by the end of Q1 2025, down from 83% in early 2022, indicating a faster churn rate [6] - Historically loyal segments, such as policyholders aged 66 and older, are now more active in shopping and switching behavior, highlighting the need for proactive retention strategies [7][8] Group 4: Future Outlook - The full impact of proposed tariffs may not be felt until later in 2025, but current tariffs are already shaping the market, prompting consumers to fast-track purchases [10] - Insurers may need to refine their acquisition and retention strategies as auto and home policy activities increasingly influence one another [10] - Carriers face significant retention challenges, with declining rates potentially straining business models, necessitating disciplined underwriting approaches [11]

TWFG (TWFG) Q1 2025 Earnings Call May 14, 2025 09:00 AM ET Company Participants Richard Bunch - Chairman, CEO & DirectorJanice Zwinggi - Chief Financial OfficerPablo Singzon - Executive DirectorTommy McJoynt - Director - Equity Research Conference Call Participants Paul Newsome - MD & Senior Research AnalystBrian Meredith - AnalystMichael Zaremski - Managing Director & Senior Equity Research Analyst Operator Good day, ladies and gentlemen. Welcome to the TWFG First Quarter twenty twenty five Earnings Confer ...

Quest Resource (QRHC) Q1 2025 Earnings Call May 12, 2025 05:00 PM ET Speaker0 Good day, everyone, and welcome to Quest Resource Holding Corporation First Quarter twenty twenty five Earnings Call. At this time, all participants have been placed on a listen only mode, and we will open the floor for your questions and comments after the presentation. It is now my pleasure to turn the floor over to your host, David Mossberg, Investor Relations representative. Sir, the floor is yours. Speaker1 Thank you, Matthew ...

Financial Data and Key Metrics Changes - In Q1 2025, GAAP revenue increased by 3.2% year over year, while on a pro forma basis, revenue grew by 7.4% year over year [7][17] - Adjusted EBITDA was $44.9 million, representing a margin of 31.6%, with a year-over-year margin expansion of nearly 360 basis points [8][18] - Total payment volume (TPV) for Q1 was approximately $12.7 billion, reflecting nearly 9% year-over-year growth [16] Business Line Data and Key Metrics Changes - Subscription and transaction revenue grew by 8.1% year over year, with adjusted gross profit of $111.1 million, resulting in an adjusted gross margin of 78.1% [10][19] - EverPro and EverHealth verticals accounted for 95% of consolidated revenue, with significant growth opportunities identified in payment integrations and additional product offerings [9][27] Market Data and Key Metrics Changes - The company reported a net revenue retention (NRR) of 97% over the trailing twelve months, indicating strong customer loyalty and revenue stability [15] - Approximately 240,000 customers were enabled for more than one solution, reflecting a 20% year-over-year growth [13] Company Strategy and Development Direction - The company is focusing on integrating AI capabilities into its products to enhance innovation and operational efficiency [11] - Strategic investments are being made in payment platforms to drive adoption and revenue growth, with a focus on optimizing go-to-market strategies [16][36] Management's Comments on Operating Environment and Future Outlook - Management expressed confidence in the resilience of their end markets, noting no significant degradation in key metrics despite macroeconomic volatility [31][33] - Guidance for Q2 2025 remains unchanged, with expected total revenue between $144.5 million and $147.5 million, and adjusted EBITDA between $39.5 million and $41.5 million [22] Other Important Information - The Board of Directors approved a $50 million increase to the share repurchase program, extending the authorization to year-end 2026 [8][21] - The company generated significant free cash flow, with cash flow from operations for the quarter at $30.7 million, more than double the previous year [20] Q&A Session Summary Question: How has prioritizing payment attachment at the point of sale impacted sales teams? - Management noted positive results in Q1, with increased payment attachment seen with new customers, and emphasized ongoing efforts to integrate payment selling into SaaS workflows [24][26] Question: What are the biggest upsell opportunities within EverPro, EverHealth, and EverWell? - Management highlighted payments as the largest growth opportunity, along with additional product integrations to enhance customer experience and value [27][28] Question: Any changes in pipeline activity or net expansion metrics due to macroeconomic factors? - Management reported no degradation in key metrics and stated that business operations remain stable despite macroeconomic concerns [31][32] Question: Is there potential tariff exposure on the EverPro side of the business? - Management indicated that most of the EverPro business is break-fix, suggesting limited direct exposure to tariffs, although some supply costs may be affected [40] Question: Any surprises or areas of improvement identified in the EverPro business? - Management expressed optimism about growth opportunities in payments and cross-selling other products, emphasizing the potential for significant improvements [42]

Core Viewpoint - Genie Energy Ltd. has demonstrated strong financial performance in Q1 2025, with significant revenue and net income growth, outperforming the broader market trends [1][2][3]. Financial Performance - Total revenues increased by 14.3% year over year to $136.8 million, up from $119.7 million, driven by a 17.8% rise in Genie Retail Energy segment revenues [2]. - Net income attributable to common stockholders rose 30.9% to $10.6 million, translating to diluted EPS of 40 cents, up from 30 cents in Q1 2024 [3]. - Non-GAAP net income increased 24.7% to $11.1 million, with non-GAAP EPS rising to 42 cents from 33 cents [3]. Operational Strength & Customer Growth - Genie Retail Energy reported net additions of over 48,000 meters, ending the quarter with 413,000 meters and 402,000 residential customer equivalents, reflecting increases of 13.3% and 15.6% respectively [4]. - The company maintained a customer churn rate of 5.5%, consistent with the previous year [5]. - Income from operations for Genie Retail Energy rose 18.2% year over year to $16.8 million, while adjusted EBITDA increased 17.1% to $17.1 million [6]. Renewables Segment Performance - Genie Renewables experienced a 40% year-over-year drop in revenues to $4.3 million due to exiting the commercial-scale solar project business [7]. - Despite the decline, Diversegy, the energy brokerage arm, saw a 55% increase in revenues, contributing significantly to the segment [7]. - Genie Renewables posted a loss from operations of $0.9 million, wider than the $0.6 million loss in Q1 2024, reflecting ongoing investments in utility-scale projects [8]. Management Insights & Strategic Direction - CEO Michael Stein noted the normalization of margins in the retail energy business and credited customer retention programs for maintaining churn rates [9]. - CFO Avi Goldin highlighted strong cash flow generation and disciplined cost management, with SG&A expenses rising only 4.3% year over year [10]. Guidance & Future Outlook - Management reaffirmed full-year adjusted EBITDA guidance of $40-$50 million, anticipating continued strength in Genie Retail Energy and contributions from the solar development pipeline [11]. Shareholder Returns & Financial Position - In the quarter, Genie Energy repurchased approximately 127,000 shares for $1.9 million and paid a quarterly dividend of 7.5 cents per share, returning a total of $3.9 million to shareholders [12]. - As of March 31, 2025, the company held $210.2 million in cash and marketable securities, up from $201 million at the end of 2024 [12].

BrightView (BV) Q2 2025 Earnings Call May 08, 2025 08:30 AM ET Company Participants Chris Stoczko - VP - Finance & IRDale Asplund - President, CEO & DirectorBrett Urban - Executive VP & CFOBob Labick - PresidentLuke McFadden - Equity Research AssociateStephanie Moore - SVP - Equity ResearchZack Pacheco - Equity Research Associate Conference Call Participants Greg Palm - Senior Research AnalystGeorge Tong - Sr. Research Analyst - Equity ResearchAndrew Wittmann - Senior Research AnalystToni Kaplan - Executive ...

Core Insights - Bandwidth (BAND) reported revenue of $174.24 million for the quarter ended March 2025, reflecting a year-over-year increase of 1.9% and surpassing the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $168.87 million by 3.18% [1] - The company's EPS was $0.36, up from $0.27 in the same quarter last year, resulting in an EPS surprise of 24.14% compared to the consensus estimate of $0.29 [1] Financial Performance Metrics - Net retention rate was reported at 116%, exceeding the average estimate of 115.3% from three analysts [4] - Geographic Revenue from International markets was $22.45 million, significantly higher than the average estimate of $14.79 million, marking a year-over-year increase of 4.1% [4] - Geographic Revenue from North America was $151.79 million, slightly below the average estimate of $154.45 million, with a year-over-year change of 1.6% [4] - Revenue from Messaging surcharges reached $40.78 million, surpassing the four-analyst average estimate of $37.29 million [4] - Revenue from Cloud communications was $133.46 million, exceeding the four-analyst average estimate of $131.64 million [4] Stock Performance - Over the past month, Bandwidth's shares have returned +5.3%, while the Zacks S&P 500 composite has seen a +10.6% change [3] - The stock currently holds a Zacks Rank 5 (Strong Sell), indicating potential underperformance relative to the broader market in the near term [3]