Arko (ARKO) Q1 2025 Earnings Call May 08, 2025 05:00 PM ET Speaker0 Afternoon, ladies and gentlemen, and welcome to the Arco Corp. First Quarter twenty twenty five Earnings Conference Call. At this time, all lines are in a listen only mode. Following the presentation, we will conduct a question and answer session. This call is being recorded on Thursday, 05/08/2025. I would now like to turn the conference over to Jordan Mann, Senior Vice President, Corporate Strategy and Capital Markets, Investor Relations. ...

Papa John’s International (PZZA) Q1 2025 Earnings Call May 08, 2025 08:00 AM ET Company Participants Heather Hollander - SVP & Investor RelationsTodd Penegor - President & CEORavi Thanawala - EVP & CFO, InternationalPeter Saleh - MD - Restaurants Conference Call Participants Brian Bittner - Senior Equity Analyst - RestaurantsAndrew Strelzik - Equity Research AnalystEric Gonzalez - Senior Research Analyst - US RestaurantsJim Salera - Research AnalystSara Senatore - Senior Research AnalystBrian Mullan - Direc ...

Papa John’s International (PZZA) Q1 2025 Earnings Call May 08, 2025 08:00 AM ET Speaker0 Thank you for standing by. Welcome to Papa John's First Quarter twenty twenty five Conference Call and Webcast. At this time, all participants are in listen only mode. After the speakers' presentation, there will be a question and answer To ask a question during this session, you'll need to press 11 on your telephone. If your question has been answered and you'd like to remove yourself from the queue, simply press 11 ag ...

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Frontier Group Holdings (ULCC) Q1 2025 Earnings Call May 01, 2025 04:30 PM ET Company Participants David Erdman - Senior Director-Investor RelationsBarry Biffle - CEO, President & DirectorJames Dempsey - PresidentRobert Schroeter - Sr VP, Chief Commercial OfficerMark Mitchell - Senior VP & CFOMichael Linenberg - Managing DirectorSavanthi Syth - MD - Airlines & Advance Air MobilityTom Fitzgerald - VP - Equity ResearchJames Baker - Managing Director & Investment SpecialistDuane Pfennigwerth - Senior Managing ...

Savers Value Village (SVV) Q1 2025 Earnings Call May 01, 2025 04:30 PM ET Speaker0 Good afternoon, and welcome to Savers Value Villages Conference Call to discuss Financial Results for the First Quarter Ending 03/29/2025. At this time, all participants are in a listen only mode. Later, we will conduct a question and answer session and instructions will follow at that time. Please note that this call is being recorded and a replay of this call and related materials will be available on the company's Investor ...

Wingstop (WING) Q1 2025 Earnings Call April 30, 2025 10:00 AM ET Company Participants Kristen Thomas - Sr. Manager, Investor RelationsMichael Skipworth - President & Chief Executive OfficerAlex Kaleida - CFO & Senior VPDavid Tarantino - Director of ResearchAndrew Charles - Managing DirectorChris O'cull - Managing DirectorAndy Barish - Managing Director Conference Call Participants Jeffrey Bernstein - Equity Research AnalystDanilo Gargiulo - Senior Research AnalystBrian Harbour - Equity Analyst & Executive D ...

Wingstop (WING) Q1 2025 Earnings Call April 30, 2025 10:00 AM ET Speaker0 Good morning, ladies and gentlemen, and thank you for standing by. Welcome to the Wingstop Fiscal First Quarter and twenty twenty five Earnings Conference Call. All participants will be in listen only mode. Please note that this conference is being recorded today, Wednesday, 04/30/2025. On the call today are Michael Skipworth, President and Chief Executive Officer Alex Kalaida, Senior Vice President and Chief Financial Officer and Kri ...

Financial Data and Key Metrics Changes - The company reported adjusted earnings per share of $2.71 for the first quarter, which was $0.23 higher than guidance, driven by better revenue and favorable timing of expenses [10][21] - Yields grew by 5.6% in constant currency compared to the first quarter of 2024, exceeding initial guidance by 60 basis points [21] - Adjusted EBITDA margin was 35%, which is 360 basis points better than the previous year [22] Business Line Data and Key Metrics Changes - Bookings in the first quarter outpaced last year across all products, resulting in the best wave season in the company's history [10][11] - Onboard spending and pre-cruise purchases exceeded prior years, driven by increased participation in onboard activities and experiences at higher prices [11][12] - The Caribbean accounted for 57% of deployment this year and 49% of capacity in the second quarter [22] Market Data and Key Metrics Changes - The company expects capacity to grow by 5.5% in 2025, supported by the introduction of new ships [15] - Europe is projected to account for 15% of capacity for the year, while Alaska is expected to account for 6% [24] - The company reported that 7 out of 10 consumers intend to spend the same or more on leisure travel over the next twelve months [12] Company Strategy and Development Direction - The company is focused on delivering exceptional vacation experiences, optimizing revenue, managing costs, and executing long-term strategies [7][8] - The introduction of seven new ships over the next three years is expected to enhance customer experiences and drive growth [18] - The company aims for a 20% compound annual growth rate in adjusted earnings per share through 2027 [16] Management's Comments on Operating Environment and Future Outlook - Management acknowledged heightened uncertainty in the macro landscape but emphasized strong consumer demand for cruising experiences [6][7] - The company remains confident in its growth strategy and the opportunity to capture a larger share of the $2 trillion vacation market [7][15] - Recent booking trends and disciplined cost management position the company well for strong earnings growth despite macroeconomic uncertainties [15][28] Other Important Information - The company ended the quarter with $4.5 billion in liquidity and received an investment-grade credit rating upgrade from S&P Global Ratings [30][31] - The company repurchased 1 million shares under its $1 billion share repurchase program [31] Q&A Session Summary Question: Drivers of better than planned performance in Q1 - Management noted strong close-in demand and the ability to raise pricing during this period, alongside high-quality customers spending well on the ship [38][39] Question: Areas of guidance expansion due to macro backdrop - Management expanded guidance ranges to account for broader external factors while maintaining confidence in long-term growth strategies [46][48] Question: Pricing strategy for new ships and potential headwinds - New ships entering service later in the year may create a headwind due to lower average passenger cruise days initially [54][56] Question: Onboard spending and consumer behavior - Management indicated that consumer spending remains strong, with no significant trade-down behavior observed among loyalty program members [78][79] Question: Capital allocation and share repurchase strategy - The company is focused on maintaining a strong balance sheet while also returning capital to shareholders through dividends and share repurchases [92][94]