ASHBURN, Va., May 1, 2025 /PRNewswire/ - DXC Technology (NYSE: DXC), a leading Fortune 500 global technology services provider, today announced ISG, a leading global technology research and advisory firm, recognized DXC as a leader in its annual Provider Lens™ study for Mainframes – Services and Solutions. DXC was recognized as a leader in all categories within Europe and the United States, specifically: Mainframe Optimization Services – DXC provides deep mainframe expertise and support across the entire ma ...

Financial Data and Key Metrics Changes - Total revenue decreased by 6.4%, and down 3.7% excluding political and the impact of The Daily Wire, aligning with previous pacing commentary [17] - EBITDA for the quarter was $3,500,000, reflecting ongoing challenges in the advertising market [17] - Digital revenue grew by 6% overall, or 20% excluding the loss of The Daily Wire relationship [17] Business Line Data and Key Metrics Changes - Digital Marketing Services (DMS) revenue increased by 30% in Q1, driven by a 41% increase in total customers and a 16% increase in average campaign order size [7][17] - Podcasting revenue was down 13% when including the negative comp from Daily Wire, but up close to 40% when excluding it [9] - Streaming revenue increased by 4% during the quarter, benefiting from bringing the sales function in-house [10] Market Data and Key Metrics Changes - Advertising spending saw pullbacks in key categories such as automotive, retail, and consumer packaged goods (CPG), while insurance and financial categories showed growth [11][17] - The Beyond Home market business grew by 48% in the quarter, following a 45% growth in the previous quarter [12] Company Strategy and Development Direction - The company is focusing on digital business growth, particularly in DMS, and is committed to transforming how it leverages its assets [5][6] - Cost efficiencies are being pursued, with an additional $7,500,000 in annualized fixed cost reductions executed during the quarter [13][18] - The company is optimistic about potential FCC deregulation, which could positively impact the industry [27] Management's Comments on Operating Environment and Future Outlook - The macro environment has become more challenging, with supply chain concerns and inflation pressures affecting consumer sentiment and advertising spending [4] - Pacing is down approximately 10%, or 5% excluding political and Daily Wire impacts, indicating ongoing economic uncertainty [16][19] Other Important Information - The company ended the quarter with $53,000,000 in cash and a net debt of $589,000,000 [19] - The company is exploring asset sales, with expectations of generating $10 to $15 million from such sales this year [29] Q&A Session Summary Question: Were there any programs or content that you had last year that you didn't have this year in the first quarter? - The network's programming did not significantly change, and the decline was driven by general market demand weakness [22][23] Question: Can you provide a month-by-month revenue performance for the quarter? - Revenue pacing was down mid-single digits, ending slightly over 6% down due to late advertiser orders [25] Question: What are the prospects of FCC deregulation and asset sales? - The company is optimistic about FCC deregulation and expects a notice of proposed rulemaking by late summer [27] - Small asset sales occurred in Q1, with a cautious optimism for a significant land sale in Nashville [29]

Advanced Micro Devices (AMD 1.46%) investors are having a forgettable year so far as shares of the chipmaker have pulled back by more than 20% in 2025 as of this writing. However, there is a good chance that the company's fortunes could turn around for the better once it releases its first-quarter 2025 results after the market closes on May 6.It is worth noting that AMD's financial performance has been picking up momentum in recent quarters, thanks to its data center and client processor businesses. A simil ...

Core Viewpoint - The article discusses three ultra-high-yield dividend stocks that investors should consider, highlighting their strong performance and growth potential in the current market environment. Group 1: Ares Capital - Ares Capital has a forward yield of 9.3% and has maintained stable or growing payouts for 15 consecutive years [3][5] - The company has the highest regular dividend growth over the last 10 years among externally managed business development companies with a market cap over $700 million [3] - Ares Capital primarily provides capital to middle-market businesses, representing a $3 trillion opportunity, with an additional $2.4 trillion from companies with revenues over $1 billion [4] - The company is well-positioned to capture market share, being the largest publicly traded business development company with a strong balance sheet and deep industry relationships [5] - Concerns regarding the CEO transition are mitigated by the new CEO's extensive experience within the company and industry [6] Group 2: Enterprise Products Partners - Enterprise Products Partners offers a forward yield of 6.9% and has increased its distribution for 26 consecutive years [7] - The company has demonstrated resilience in its cash flows during economic downturns, including the Great Recession and the COVID-19 pandemic [8] - Global demand for liquid hydrocarbons is expected to grow, with the U.S. maintaining a competitive advantage due to low production costs, positively impacting Enterprise's growth prospects [9] Group 3: Verizon Communications - Verizon Communications has a forward dividend yield of 6.3% and has increased its payouts for 18 straight years [10] - Despite a declining stock market, Verizon's share price has risen due to limited exposure to tariffs and strong business performance [11][12] - The company is expanding its offerings through the acquisition of Frontier Communications, expected to close in Q1 2026, which will enhance its products and services for consumers and small businesses [13]

Group 1 - The core viewpoint of the article highlights Samsung Electronics' strategic move to lead the market in high bandwidth memory (HBM) production, specifically the development of the 6th generation HBM4, in collaboration with AI accelerator developers like Nvidia, Broadcom, and Google [3][4] - Samsung Electronics reported a sales revenue of 79.1405 trillion KRW and an operating profit of 6.6853 trillion KRW for Q1 this year, marking a year-on-year sales growth of 10.1% and an operating profit increase of 1.2% [3] - The mobile experience (MX) and network divisions saw a combined operating profit of 4.3 trillion KRW, reflecting a year-on-year growth of 22.5%, while the device solutions (DS) division's operating profit fell by 47.6% to 1.1 trillion KRW due to poor performance in HBM and foundry businesses [3] Group 2 - Samsung Electronics anticipates an improvement in future performance by the end of the year, contingent on the resolution of uncertainties such as U.S. tariff policies, with expectations of increased demand for memory semiconductors driven by AI server investments in the second half of the year [4] - The company plans to deliver improved 5th generation HBM (HBM3E) to customers in the second quarter of this year as part of its HBM strategy [4]

Financial Data and Key Metrics Changes - The company achieved sales of $5.3 billion for Q3 FY2025, which is down 6% year-over-year and sequentially, but near the high end of guidance [4][14] - Adjusted EPS was $0.84, exceeding guidance, and cash flow from operations was $141 million for the quarter [4][20] - Gross margin for the quarter was 11.1%, down 78 basis points year-over-year but up 54 basis points sequentially [15] Business Line Data and Key Metrics Changes - Electronic Components sales declined 6% year-over-year and 7% sequentially, while Farnell sales decreased 10% year-over-year but increased 6% sequentially [14][15] - Farnell's operating margin improved to 3%, up approximately 200 basis points quarter-over-quarter, reflecting better sales and gross margin [19] Market Data and Key Metrics Changes - Sales in Asia increased 13% year-over-year, marking the third consecutive quarter of growth, while EMEA sales declined 24% and The Americas declined 9% year-over-year [14][15] - The industrial end market in EMEA saw slight growth, while other verticals experienced declines [7] Company Strategy and Development Direction - The company is focused on optimizing inventory composition and reducing core inventory levels where necessary [6] - The management emphasized the importance of leveraging existing customer and supplier relationships to drive growth, encapsulated in the "Power of One" strategy [11][19] - The company is actively adjusting processes to mitigate the impact of tariffs on customers and financials [12][26] Management's Comments on Operating Environment and Future Outlook - Management noted that the current environment is one of the most challenging seen in over 40 years, with complex supply chains and geopolitical uncertainties [13] - The company expects to generate positive operating cash flows in the next quarter and remains committed to balancing debt paydown with shareholder returns [22][26] Other Important Information - The company reported a gross leverage of 3.2 times and had approximately $1.2 billion of available committed borrowing capacity [22] - Book value per share increased to approximately $56, primarily due to changes in foreign currency exchange rates [23] Q&A Session Summary Question: Understanding revenue guidance for June - Management explained that the guidance reflects a cautious approach, particularly due to weak performance in Europe, with expected growth primarily from Asia [28][30] Question: Inventory expectations - Management indicated that while they aim to reduce inventory, it is strategically important and not uniformly high across all SKUs [48][52] Question: Tariff impacts on order patterns - Management noted minimal changes in order patterns due to tariffs, with only modest pull-ins observed [59][62] Question: Visibility into AI-driven components - The company has some visibility into AI-related components, particularly in Asia, but it represents a small portion of overall business [74][76]

Shares of Amazon.com Inc. NASDAQ: AMZN closed just below $190 on Tuesday, continuing to stabilize and consolidate after a sharp correction. While still down more than 20% from February's all-time high, the stock has bounced roughly 16% off its multi-year low from earlier this month. With earnings set to drop after the bell on Thursday, Amazon is shaping up to be one of the most closely watched names in the market this week. Volatility has calmed, technicals are improving, and analysts have been lining up th ...

Financial Data and Key Metrics Changes - In Q1 2025, the company reported revenue growth of 27% to $268 million, with adjusted EBITDA of $52 million, representing a 19.5% adjusted EBITDA margin and free cash flow of $87 million [4][22][23] - The company expects full-year revenue growth to be between 22% and 23%, or between $790 million and $798 million, raising its gross margin outlook to 71% for the full year [28][29] Business Line Data and Key Metrics Changes - The growth in net revenue was primarily driven by increased orders and a 4% year-over-year increase in average order value, influenced by a mix of higher-priced products [23][25] - The company continues to expect order growth to be the primary driver of revenue growth moving forward [24] Market Data and Key Metrics Changes - International markets contributed to growth, although they currently represent less than 20% of the business, with both U.S. and international markets growing in double digits in Q1 [34][60] - The company is focusing on scaling existing markets and testing new markets, with positive results from recent tests in large developing markets [61] Company Strategy and Development Direction - The company aims to build one of the largest beauty companies globally by focusing on online consumer shifts and high-efficacy products [5][6] - Strategic priorities include driving existing brands, accelerating international expansion, and investing in new brand launches and technology [9][10][18] Management's Comments on Operating Environment and Future Outlook - Management views the current environment as a significant opportunity, emphasizing the resilience of the beauty industry and the company's strong performance [20][21] - The company remains confident in its ability to exceed long-term growth targets of 20% revenue growth and 20% adjusted EBITDA margins despite potential tariff impacts [29] Other Important Information - The company has a strong balance sheet with $257 million in cash equivalents and investments, zero debt, and a new undrawn $200 million credit line [26][27] - The company is actively looking for acquisition opportunities that align with its strategic goals, particularly in technology and brands that complement its existing portfolio [62] Q&A Session Summary Question: Contribution of international markets to the quarter - Management confirmed that international markets are a core part of the growth strategy, with both U.S. and international markets growing double digits in Q1, although international is still less than 20% of the business [34][60] Question: Impact of the FTC's click-to-cancel rule - Management does not foresee significant impact from the regulation, as the company has already adapted its subscription and cancellation processes to be user-friendly and self-serve [36][37] Question: Factors driving gross margin increases - Management highlighted that gross margin improvements are due to cost efficiencies and product mix, with a focus on contribution margin rather than gross margin as a key performance indicator [42][45] Question: Updates on Brand three and telehealth infrastructure - Management expressed excitement about Brand three, emphasizing the extensive testing and infrastructure built to support its launch, which is expected to address significant consumer needs [51][73] Question: Strategic focus for acquisitions - Management indicated a focus on acquiring brands with strong products or capabilities that would take significant time to develop internally, particularly in biotech and AI [62]

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Just a few years ago, Nvidia (NVDA 0.12%) generated more of its revenue in China than it did in the United States. But as the artificial intelligence (AI) boom took off, the U.S. started to become a bigger and bigger source of growth for the chip designer. U.S. tech giants from Amazon to Meta Platforms ramped up their AI platforms and turned to Nvidia for its top graphics processing units (GPUs) and other products and services.As a result, Nvidia's total revenue soared, climbing in the double and triple dig ...