Aspen Aerogels (ASPN) Q1 2025 Earnings Call May 08, 2025 08:30 AM ET Speaker0 Good morning. Thank you for attending the Aspen Aerogel First Quarter twenty twenty five Financial Results Call. All lines will be muted during the presentation portion of the call with an opportunity for questions and answers at the end. I would now like to turn the conference over to your host, Neil Baranowski, Aspen's Senior Director, Head of Investor Relations and Corporate Strategy. Thank you. You may proceed, Mr. Baranowski. ...

Financial Data and Key Metrics Changes - Sales increased by 3% to $351 million, in line with expectations, driven by strong growth in coolers and equipment and continued momentum in international business [35][36] - Gross profit rose by 3% to $201.3 million, representing 57.3% of sales, a 20 basis point decrease year-over-year [42] - Net income decreased by 12% to $25.8 million, or $0.31 per diluted share, reflecting a decrease of 9% compared to the prior year [45][60] Business Line Data and Key Metrics Changes - Coolers and Equipment sales increased by 17% to $140.2 million, marking the fifth consecutive quarter of double-digit growth [36] - Drinkware sales decreased by 4% to $205.6 million, impacted by a challenging market and supply chain disruptions [37][38] - Direct-to-consumer sales grew by 4% to $196.2 million, representing 56% of total sales [39] Market Data and Key Metrics Changes - International sales grew by 22% to $79.9 million, despite a 500 basis point headwind from foreign exchange [41] - Strong performance noted in Europe, particularly in Germany, The Netherlands, and The U.K., with significant growth opportunities identified [29][30] Company Strategy and Development Direction - The company is focused on three key areas: accelerating product innovation, transforming the supply chain, and maintaining operational discipline [5][8] - Plans to introduce over 30 new products in 2025, up from 24 in 2024, despite supply chain constraints [9][67] - Supply chain transformation aims to reduce reliance on China, with expectations that less than 5% of total COGS will be related to products from China by the end of the year [12][63] Management's Comments on Operating Environment and Future Outlook - Management expressed confidence in navigating 2025 despite macroeconomic uncertainties and projected headwinds from tariffs and cautious consumer behavior [7][8] - The company anticipates a challenging second quarter with flat to slightly down sales year-over-year, particularly in U.S. Drinkware [51] - Long-term growth potential remains strong, with a focus on international expansion and product innovation [55][93] Other Important Information - The company ended the first quarter with $259 million in cash and a substantial net cash position [46] - Capital expenditures are expected to be approximately $60 million, with a focus on supply chain diversification efforts [60] Q&A Session Summary Question: Number of new product introductions expected for 2025 - The company expects about 30 new products in 2025, compared to 24 in 2024, with a focus on maintaining innovation despite supply chain disruptions [67][68] Question: Impact of tariffs and supply chain changes - Approximately 90% of the $100 million tariff impact is attributed to China, with expectations of a much stronger position by the end of the year as supply chain diversification progresses [73][75] Question: Outlook for the Drinkware business - The company anticipates durable demand in the Drinkware category, with ongoing innovation and a diversified product portfolio to address various consumer needs [79][80] Question: Approach to pricing amid rising costs - The company is focused on targeted pricing strategies while shifting supply chains, aiming for a stable pricing environment that supports long-term growth [89][90] Question: Acceleration of international growth - The company sees significant growth opportunities in established international markets and plans to leverage the launch in Japan to expand further into Asia [91][93]

Financial Data and Key Metrics Changes - Sales increased by 3% to $351 million, driven by strong growth in coolers and equipment and continued momentum in international business [38][39] - Gross profit increased by 3% to $201.3 million, representing 57.3% of sales, a 20 basis point decrease year-over-year [45] - Net income decreased by 12% to $25.8 million, or $0.31 per diluted share, reflecting a decrease of 9% compared to the prior year [47][62] Business Line Data and Key Metrics Changes - Coolers and Equipment sales increased by 17% to $140.2 million, marking the fifth consecutive quarter of double-digit growth [39] - Drinkware sales decreased by 4% to $205.6 million, impacted by a challenging market and supply chain disruptions [40][41] - Direct-to-consumer sales grew by 4% to $196.2 million, representing 56% of total sales [42] Market Data and Key Metrics Changes - International sales grew by 22% to $79.9 million, despite a 500 basis point headwind from foreign exchange [44] - Strong performance noted in Europe, particularly in Germany, The Netherlands, and The U.K., with significant growth opportunities identified [31][32] - The U.S. market is expected to be flat to down low single digits year-over-year, while international business is projected to grow between 15% to 20% [56] Company Strategy and Development Direction - The company is focused on three key areas: product innovation, supply chain transformation, and operational discipline [5][11] - Plans to introduce over 30 new products in 2025, up from 24 in 2024, despite supply chain constraints [8][69] - A significant shift in Drinkware production out of China is underway, with expectations that less than 5% of total COGS will be related to products from China by the end of the year [12][65] Management's Comments on Operating Environment and Future Outlook - Management expressed confidence in navigating 2025 despite macroeconomic uncertainties and projected headwinds from tariffs and cautious consumer behavior [6][50] - The company anticipates a challenging second quarter with flat to slightly down sales year-over-year, particularly in U.S. Drinkware [53] - Long-term growth potential remains strong, with a focus on brand resilience and product innovation [35][65] Other Important Information - The company ended Q1 with $259 million in cash and a substantial net cash position, reflecting strong liquidity [48] - Capital expenditures are expected to be approximately $60 million, with a focus on supply chain diversification efforts [62] - The company is closely monitoring tariff policies and implementing mitigation strategies to manage costs [64] Q&A Session Summary Question: Number of new product introductions expected for 2025 - The company expects about 30 new products in 2025, compared to 24 in 2024, with a focus on maintaining innovation despite supply chain disruptions [69] Question: Impact of tariffs and supply chain changes - Approximately 90% of the $100 million tariff impact is related to China, with expectations of a significant reduction in exposure to Chinese goods by 2026 [76] Question: Outlook for the Drinkware business - The company anticipates a durable demand in the Drinkware category, with ongoing diversification efforts to address various consumer needs [81] Question: Approach to pricing amid rising costs - The company is focused on targeted pricing strategies while shifting supply chains to mitigate tariff impacts, ensuring long-term stability [92] Question: Acceleration of international growth - The company sees significant growth opportunities in established international markets and plans to leverage the Japan launch to expand into the rest of Asia [95]

Weyco Group (WEYS) Q1 2025 Earnings Call May 07, 2025 11:00 AM ET Speaker0 Thank you for standing by. My name is Gail, and I will be your operator for today. At this time, I would like to welcome each and every one of you to the Weyco Group Inc. First Quarter twenty twenty five Earnings Release Conference 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. It is now my pleasure to turn today's call over to Weyco ...

Acushnet (GOLF) Q1 2025 Earnings Call May 07, 2025 08:30 AM ET Company Participants Sondra Lennon - VP - FP&A and IRDavid Maher - President & CEOSean Sullivan - Executive VP & CFOCarlos Gallagher - Senior Associate - Equity Research Conference Call Participants Megan Christine Alexander - AnalystJoseph Altobello - MD & Senior AnalystNone - AnalystNoah Zatzkin - Vice President & Equity Research Analyst Operator Good morning, all, and thank you for joining us for today's Acushnet Company First Quarter twenty ...

Dorman Products (DORM) Q1 2025 Earnings Call May 06, 2025 08:00 AM ET Company Participants Alexander Whitelam - Vice President - IRKevin Olsen - President, CEO & DirectorDavid Hession - Senior VP, CFO & TreasurerBret Jordan - Managing DirectorGary Prestopino - Managing DirectorJustin Ages - Director - Equity Research Conference Call Participants Scott Stember - Executive Director & Senior Research Analyst Operator Good morning, and thank you for standing by. Welcome to the Doorman Products First Quarter twe ...

Dorman Products (DORM) Q1 2025 Earnings Call May 06, 2025 08:00 AM ET Speaker0 Good morning, and thank you for standing by. Welcome to the Doorman Products 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 that this conference is being recorded. I'd now like to turn the conference over to Alex Whitelam, Vice President of Investor Relations. Thank you, sir. Please ...

Financial Data and Key Metrics Changes - Net sales grew 2% as reported and 4% in constant currency to $827 million [6][25] - Adjusted gross margin increased by 130 basis points to 49.6% [6][25] - Adjusted EBITDA grew 7% to $57 million [6][25] - Cash balance at quarter end was $1.24 billion, an increase of $113 million year-over-year [32] - Total debt remained approximately $2.34 billion [33] Business Line Data and Key Metrics Changes - Dolls gross billings increased 2%, driven by Disney Princess and Wicked, while Barbie and American Girl were comparable to the prior year [26][15] - Vehicles increased 6%, with Hot Wheels growing 7% [26][15] - Infant toddler and preschool overall declined 5%, primarily due to declines in baby gear and Power Wheels [26] - Challenger categories overall increased 14%, driven by growth in Action Figures and Games [28] Market Data and Key Metrics Changes - Gross billings increased 4% in North America, including double-digit growth in Canada [29] - EMEA increased 8% with growth across almost every market [29] - Asia Pacific increased 12%, driven by growth in Australia, India, and China [29] - Latin America declined 7%, reflecting the impact of retailers reducing inventory levels [29] Company Strategy and Development Direction - The company is diversifying its supply chain to reduce reliance on China, with plans to relocate production of 500 toy SKUs from China to other locations in 2025 [9][10] - Aiming to reduce U.S. imports from China to less than 15% of global production by 2026 and less than 10% by 2027 [13][12] - The company is committed to maintaining a strong balance sheet and executing a $600 million share repurchase program for 2025 [23] Management's Comments on Operating Environment and Future Outlook - Management expressed confidence in mitigating actions to offset potential tariff impacts, emphasizing a strong balance sheet and operational excellence [22][23] - The company is pausing full-year 2025 guidance due to uncertainty in consumer spending and the evolving tariff situation [21][22] - Management noted that the toy industry has historically proven resilient during uncertain times [22] Other Important Information - The company reported a strong first quarter with top-line growth and gross margin expansion [6][23] - The entertainment strategy is progressing, with several movies in production and partnerships with major entertainment companies [18][19] Q&A Session Summary Question: Can you outline the roadmap to offset the impact of incremental tariffs? - Management indicated that Q1 was not impacted by tariffs and expects Q2 to be unaffected as well, with potential impacts starting in Q3 [42] - Current exposure to tariffs is estimated at $270 million, before considering mitigating actions [43][44] Question: What flexibility exists in the supply chain to transition out of China? - The company has established a flexible, modular supply chain over seven years, sourcing from multiple countries [50][52] Question: How confident is the company in passing along pricing to retailers? - Management emphasized long-standing relationships with retailers and a strategic approach to pricing, ensuring affordability [55][59] Question: What is the current state of inventory levels post-Easter? - The company reported that both owned and retail inventories are at appropriate levels, with some increases due to the later Easter holiday [78] Question: Have there been changes in retailer buying behavior? - No significant changes in buying behavior were noted, but some volatility is expected in gross billings due to direct import assessments [82][84]

Highlights (All comparisons are to the prior year period unless otherwise noted): Net sales of $507.7 million for the quarter, up 8.3% compared to $468.7 millionDiluted earnings per share (“EPS”) of $1.87, up 78% compared to $1.05Adjusted diluted EPS* of $2.02, up 54% compared to $1.31Generated $51 million of cash from operating activities; repaid $20 million of debt and repurchased $12 million of its sharesReaffirms its full-year guidance for 2025, excluding tariffs COLMAR, Pa., May 05, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIR ...

Financial Data and Key Metrics Changes - The company reported Q1 revenue of $1,450 million and non-GAAP earnings per share of $0.55, both exceeding the midpoint of guidance, with a non-GAAP gross margin of 40% [5][16] - Free cash flow increased by 72% year over year to $455 million, representing 31% of revenue [24][16] - GAAP gross margin was 20.3%, while non-GAAP gross margin was down 530 basis points sequentially and 590 basis points year over year [21][24] Business Line Data and Key Metrics Changes - Automotive revenue was $762 million, a sequential decline of 26%, while industrial revenue was $400 million, down only 4% sequentially [19][20] - Revenue for the Power Solutions Group (PSG) was $645 million, a decrease of 20% quarter over quarter, and for the Analog and Mixed Signal Group (AMG) it was $566 million, down 7% quarter over quarter [20] - The Intelligent Sensing Group (ISG) revenue was $234 million, a 23% decrease quarter over quarter [20] Market Data and Key Metrics Changes - The company noted early signs of stabilization in certain parts of the industrial market, with traditional industrial segments starting to recover [6][60] - Medical and Aerospace and Defense revenues increased sequentially, while AI data center revenue more than doubled year over year [8][19] Company Strategy and Development Direction - The company is focused on streamlining operations through a "fab right" approach and investing in R&D to deliver differentiated products [5][6] - The company aims to increase share repurchase to 100% of free cash flow for 2025, with approximately $1.5 billion remaining on the repurchase authorization [17][16] - The company is committed to building a solid foundation for future growth, particularly in the silicon carbide market, which is expected to ramp significantly in the coming years [9][91] Management's Comments on Operating Environment and Future Outlook - Management expressed cautious optimism about the recovery in the semiconductor market, particularly in automotive and industrial sectors [6][60] - The geopolitical environment remains uncertain, but the company expects minimal direct impact from current tariff policies [6][100] - Management anticipates Q2 revenue in the range of $1,400 million to $1,500 million, with non-GAAP gross margin expected between 36.5% and 38.5% [27][28] Other Important Information - The company reduced internal fab capacity by 12% as part of its manufacturing realignment program, which is expected to lower ongoing depreciation costs by approximately $22 million annually [18][19] - A company-wide restructuring initiative led to a 9% reduction in the global workforce, expected to generate approximately $25 million in savings in Q2 [18][19] Q&A Session Summary Question: Why is ON Semiconductor's revenue guidance flat compared to peers? - Management indicated that the difference is due to the specific end markets ON is exposed to, particularly in automotive EVs, which have not yet seen recovery outside of China [30][31] Question: What metrics should be used to think about gross margin moving forward? - Management stated that for every point of utilization increase, gross margin improves by 25 to 30 basis points, with expectations for improvement as the market recovers [32][34] Question: What has changed regarding pricing? - Management noted that the extended downturn has necessitated a more opportunistic pricing approach to defend and increase market share, rather than a return to previous pricing strategies [39][40] Question: Update on the non-core business exit plan? - Management confirmed the plan to exit the non-core business remains, with approximately $300 million expected to be exited this year, depending on market conditions [47][50] Question: Expectations for demand within the automotive segment by geography? - Management highlighted strength in the Chinese automotive market, particularly driven by EVs, with expectations for new models ramping in the second half of 2025 [76][78] Question: What is the outlook for silicon carbide growth? - Management remains bullish on silicon carbide, expecting to maintain and increase market share, particularly in the growing EV market in China [52][91]