Exxon Mobil (XOM) Q1 2025 Earnings Call May 02, 2025 09:30 AM ET Company Participants Jim Chapman - VP - Treasurer and Investor RelationsDarren Woods - Chairman and CEOBetty Jiang - Managing DirectorDevin Mcdermott - Executive DirectorKathryn Mikells - EVP & CFONeil Mehta - Head of Americas Natural Resources Equity ResearchJohn Royall - Executive DirectorBiraj Borkhataria - Global Head, Energy Transition ResearchJean Ann Salisbury - Managing DirectorBob Brackett - Head - Research DivisionJosh Silverstein - ...

Earnings Presentation 1Q 2025 1 First Quarter 2025 Highlights Operational Milestones $2.5 billion cash position provides significant optionality 1Q 2025 Financial Results $2.8B Net Sales $288M EBITDA(1) $2.5B Cash, Equivalents and Investments(2) (1) Reconciliation of EBITDA to Net Income (Loss), Income from Operations and Net Cash Provided by Operating Activities can be found on page 11 (2) Includes investments in available-for-sale securities 2 • 1Q'25 PEM EBITDA impacted by $100 million of YoY higher feed ...

Financial Data and Key Metrics Changes - Q2 sales were $479 million, a 17% year-on-year decrease, including a $67 million impact from portfolio optimization, resulting in a 5% revenue decline excluding this impact [8][12] - Adjusted EBITDA was $108 million, down 14% year-over-year, with an organic decline of 4% [8][12] - Adjusted EPS, excluding acquisition amortization, was $0.99 per share, down 22% from the prior year [13] Business Line Data and Key Metrics Changes - Life Sciences sales declined 23% year-over-year to $172 million, primarily due to portfolio optimization initiatives [16] - Personal Care sales decreased by 14% year-over-year to $146 million, largely due to divestitures and low-margin product exits [21] - Specialty Additives sales fell by 15% to $134 million, with organic sales down 9% [26] Market Data and Key Metrics Changes - The demand environment was mixed, with slower trends than expected, particularly in Europe and the U.S. [7][43] - Intermediates generated $2 million in adjusted EBITDA, representing a 5.4% adjusted EBITDA margin, down from $12 million in the prior year [20] Company Strategy and Development Direction - The company is focused on achieving a $90 million cost savings target and has completed its restructuring efforts ahead of schedule [28] - Strategic priorities include enhancing financial performance through controllable factors and navigating the evolving tariff landscape [28][35] - The company aims for $100 million in incremental revenue from its Globalize and Innovate initiatives by fiscal year 2027 [31] Management's Comments on Operating Environment and Future Outlook - Management noted increasing economic uncertainty and anticipated softer consumer demand, prompting an adjustment to the fiscal year 2025 outlook [10][49] - The company expects flattish organic sales volume growth for the full fiscal year, with a positive inflection anticipated in the second half [45] - Management emphasized the importance of adapting and executing with discipline to navigate near-term challenges [10][50] Other Important Information - The company has over $700 million in liquidity and a manageable net leverage of 2.8 times, positioning it well to navigate the current environment [15] - The completion of portfolio optimization is expected to enhance long-term profitability despite short-term impacts [10][50] Q&A Session Summary Question: Order volatility and customer expectations - Management observed reduced volatility in orders over the last two quarters, with volumes picking up and pricing aligning with guidance [54][55] Question: Mitigation of risks related to U.S. produced China sales - Management indicated that over half of the risks could be mitigated through customer partnerships and production shifts, although some challenges remain [58][60] Question: Impact of delayed reciprocal tariffs on other regions - Management noted limited impact from tariffs outside of China, with most raw materials sourced regionally [67][68] Question: Competitive pressures in Specialty Additives - Management reported stable conditions in China, with pricing pressures continuing but manageable [71][72] Question: Cash flow expectations for the year - Management expects free cash flow to be in the range of $150 million to $200 million, depending on inventory and FX developments [91]

Carriage Services (CSV) Q1 2025 Earnings Call May 01, 2025 09:00 AM ET Company Participants None - ExecutiveSteven Metzger - PresidentCarlos Quezada - CEO & Vice ChairmanJohn Enwright - SVP, CFO & TreasurerAlexander Paris - President & SMD Conference Call Participants John Franzreb - Senior Equity AnalystGeorge Kelly - Managing Director, Senior Research Analyst None Hello, and welcome to the event center. An event specialist will join you shortly. If you're a speaker or presenter, please notify the event sp ...

Financial Data and Key Metrics Changes - Q2 sales were $479 million, a 17% year-on-year decrease, including a $67 million impact from portfolio optimization. Excluding this, the revenue decline was 5% mainly due to lower carryover volumes and pricing [7][12] - Adjusted EBITDA was $108 million, down 14% year-over-year or 4% organically, partially offset by cost savings initiatives [7][13] - Adjusted EPS, excluding acquisition amortization, was $0.99 per share, down 22% from the prior year [14] Business Line Data and Key Metrics Changes - Life Sciences sales declined 23% year-over-year to $172 million, primarily due to portfolio optimization initiatives [16] - Personal Care sales decreased by 14% year-over-year to $146 million, largely due to divestitures and low-margin product exits [22] - Specialty Additives sales fell by 15% to $134 million, with organic sales down 9% due to soft demand and competitive pressures [28] Market Data and Key Metrics Changes - The demand environment was mixed, trending slower than expected, particularly in Europe and the U.S. [6][46] - The intermediates market faced challenges with persistent supply-demand imbalances, impacting pricing and margins [47] Company Strategy and Development Direction - The company is focused on achieving a $90 million cost savings target and has made significant progress on restructuring and manufacturing optimization [30][34] - Strategic priorities include enhancing financial performance through controllable factors and maintaining a disciplined capital allocation strategy [55] Management's Comments on Operating Environment and Future Outlook - Management noted increasing economic uncertainty and anticipated softer consumer demand, prompting adjustments to the fiscal year '25 outlook [11][52] - The company expects flattish organic sales volume growth for the full fiscal year, with a positive inflection anticipated in the second half led by Life Sciences [48] Other Important Information - The company has a strong financial foundation with over $700 million in liquidity and a manageable net leverage of 2.8 times [15] - The completion of portfolio optimization is expected to enhance long-term profitability and focus [30] Q&A Session Summary Question: Order volatility and customer stability - Management noted reduced volatility in orders, with volumes picking up and pricing aligning with guidance, but sentiment in certain markets remains impacted [58][60] Question: Mitigation of U.S. produced China sales risk - Management indicated that over half of the risk could be mitigated through customer partnerships and production shifts, although some challenges remain [62][66] Question: Impact of reciprocal tariffs on supply chains - Management stated that outside of China, the impact of tariffs is minimal, with most raw materials sourced regionally [72][74] Question: Competitive pressures in Specialty Additives - Management observed stability in China, with no further declines in volumes or prices, while Europe remains flattish [78][80] Question: Cash flow expectations for the year - Management expects free cash flow to be in the range of $150 million to $200 million, depending on inventory and FX developments [94][96]

OneWater Marine (ONEW) Q2 2025 Earnings Call May 01, 2025 08:30 AM ET Company Participants Jack Ezzell - CFOAustin Singleton - Founder, CEO & DirectorAnthony Aisquith - President, COO & Director Conference Call Participants Joseph Altobello - MD & Senior AnalystMichael Albanese - Equity Research Analyst - Recreation & Leisure IndustryCraig Kennison - Director of Research Operations & Senior Research Analyst Operator Thank you. I would now like to turn the conference over to Jack Ezel, Chief Financial Office ...

Financial Data and Key Metrics Changes - Fiscal second quarter revenue decreased by 1% to $484 million in 2025 from $488 million in 2024 [14] - New boat sales were down 5% to $310 million, while pre-owned boat sales increased by 14% to $90 million [14] - Gross profit declined to $110 million in 2025 compared to $120 million in 2024, driven by lower gross margins [15] - Net loss for the fiscal second quarter totaled $375,000 or $0.02 per diluted share, compared to a net loss of $5 million or $0.27 per diluted share in the prior year [16] - Adjusted income per diluted share was $0.13 compared to $0.67 in the prior year [17] Business Line Data and Key Metrics Changes - Same store sales declined by 2%, primarily due to a decrease in new boat sales [4] - Revenue from service parts and other sales increased by 2% to $69 million, driven by growth in the dealership segment [14] - Parts and service business revenue was up 2%, partially offset by headwinds in the distribution segment [12] Market Data and Key Metrics Changes - Total unit sales for the industry were down in excess of 10% for the quarter, while the company continued to outperform the industry and gain market share [4] - The average unit price of new boats increased, driven by continued strength in larger boats [11] - Financing and insurance revenue increased slightly as a percentage of total sales, indicating strong performance in in-store financing programs [12] Company Strategy and Development Direction - The company is focused on inventory and brand rationalization strategies, reducing inventory by 12% year over year [5] - The company plans to exit 15 brands to streamline operations and focus on higher-performing brands [46][48] - The company is monitoring the tariff landscape closely and does not expect an immediate impact on pricing for current inventory [8] Management's Comments on Operating Environment and Future Outlook - Management expressed cautious optimism about demand in April, indicating that results were in line with the prior year [22] - The macroeconomic environment remains uncertain, leading to an updated fiscal 2025 guidance with total sales expected to be in the range of $1.7 billion to $1.8 billion [20] - Management emphasized the importance of controlling factors within their operations to navigate current challenges [9] Other Important Information - Total liquidity as of March 31, 2025, was in excess of $74 million [18] - Total inventory decreased to $602 million from $687 million year over year, indicating a healthier mix and aging profile [18] - The company aims to reduce leverage in the latter half of 2025 as part of its capital allocation strategy [19] Q&A Session Summary Question: What is the demand outlook post-tariff announcements? - Management indicated that April results were in line with the previous year, with positive signs for May [22][23] Question: What drove the margin down on used boats? - Management noted that the model mix and aggressive pricing strategies to move inventory contributed to the softer margins [25][26] Question: Where is the company gaining market share? - The majority of market share gains are in the premium segment, with the company performing better than the industry average [32][33] Question: Is the company discounting heavily to gain share? - Management confirmed that while some discounting is occurring, it is strategic and focused on moving dated inventory [36][37] Question: How does the company see the industry evolving post-slowdown? - Management anticipates potential consolidation in the industry due to higher carrying costs and competitive pressures [41][45]

Financial Data and Key Metrics Changes - Fiscal second quarter revenue decreased 1% to $484 million in 2025 from $488 million in 2024 [13] - New boat sales were down 5% to $310 million, while pre-owned boat sales increased 14% to $90 million [13] - Gross profit declined to $110 million in 2025 compared to $120 million in 2024 [14] - Net loss for the fiscal second quarter totaled $375,000 or $0.02 per diluted share compared to a net loss of $5 million or $0.27 per diluted share in the prior year [14][15] - Adjusted income per diluted share was $0.13 compared to $0.67 in the prior year [15] Business Line Data and Key Metrics Changes - Same store sales declined 2%, primarily due to a decrease in new boat sales [4][13] - Revenue from service parts and other sales increased 2% to $69 million, driven by growth in the dealership segment [13] - Parts and service business revenue was up 2%, partially offset by headwinds in the distribution segment [11] Market Data and Key Metrics Changes - Total unit sales for the industry were down in excess of 10% for the quarter, while the company continued to outperform the industry and gain market share [4] - The average unit price of new boats increased, driven by continued strength in larger boats [10] Company Strategy and Development Direction - The company is focused on inventory and brand rationalization strategies, reducing inventory by 12% year over year [5] - The company plans to exit 15 brands to streamline operations and focus on higher-performing brands [40][41] - The company is monitoring the tariff landscape and does not expect an impact on pricing for current inventory [7] Management Comments on Operating Environment and Future Outlook - Management noted considerable macroeconomic uncertainty and a challenging environment but expressed optimism about improving performance over time [4] - The company updated its fiscal 2025 guidance, anticipating total sales in the range of $1.7 billion to $1.8 billion, with same store sales expected to be flat to down low single digits [18] - Management emphasized a focus on factors within their control, including rationalizing the brand portfolio and streamlining operations [8] Other Important Information - Total liquidity as of March 31, 2025, was in excess of $74 million [16] - Total inventory decreased to $602 million from $687 million year over year, indicating a healthier mix and aging profile [16] Q&A Session Summary Question: What are you seeing in April from a demand standpoint post the tariff announcements? - Management indicated that April results were in line with the previous year, with positive signs of demand continuing into May [20][21] Question: Can you discuss the margins on used boats? - Management noted that margins were affected by model mix and aggressive pricing strategies to move inventory [22][23] Question: Where are you taking market share? - The company is primarily gaining share in the premium segment, outperforming the industry despite a decline in same store sales [29][30] Question: Are you having to discount heavily to move volume? - Management confirmed that while some discounting is necessary, they are strategically managing margins on current year models [31][32] Question: How do you see the industry shaking out after the slowdown? - Management anticipates potential consolidation in the industry due to higher carrying costs and competitive pressures [36][40]

The Hershey Company (HSY) Q1 2025 Earnings Call April 30, 2025 08:00 PM ET Company Participants Anoori Naughton - Senior Director - Investor RelationsMichele Buck - Chairman, President & CEOSteve Voskuil - Senior Vice President & Chief Financial Officer Anoori Naughton Good morning, and welcome to the pre recorded discussion of The Hershey Company's First Quarter twenty twenty five Earnings Results. I'm Inori Naughton, Senior Director of Investor Relations. Joining me today are Hershey's Chairman and CEO, M ...

Core Insights - Ashland Inc. reported a mixed performance in Q2 FY2025, with sales of $479 million, a 17% decrease from $575 million in the prior year, primarily due to portfolio optimization initiatives [4][21][23] - The company revised its full-year fiscal 2025 outlook, anticipating flattish organic sales volume growth and adjusted EBITDA in the range of $400 million to $420 million [21][23] Financial Performance - Net income for Q2 was $31 million, down from $120 million in the prior year, resulting in diluted earnings per share of $0.63 compared to $2.40 [4][5] - Adjusted EBITDA was $108 million, a 14% decrease from $126 million in the prior year, primarily due to the impact of portfolio optimization and lower organic sales [5][10] - Cash flows from operating activities were $9 million, a decrease from $54 million in the prior-year quarter, with ongoing free cash flow totaling negative $6 million [7][32] Segment Performance - Life Sciences sales totaled $172 million, a 23% decrease year-over-year, primarily due to the divestiture of the Nutraceuticals segment [9][10] - Personal Care sales were $146 million, a 14% decrease, attributed to portfolio optimization and specific customer challenges [11][12] - Specialty Additives reported sales of $134 million, a 15% decrease, driven by portfolio optimization and competitive intensity in export markets [13][14] Cost Management and Optimization - The company has completed its portfolio optimization, which included the sale of Avoca and identified a $30 million cost reduction plan [3][4] - Ashland is focusing on accelerating cost savings from its $60 million manufacturing optimization plans, with early benefits evident in robust EBITDA margins above 30% in Life Sciences and Personal Care [3][4] Tariff and Trade Impact - Ashland is closely monitoring tariff policies and has estimated a tariff impact of $3 to $5 million for the second half of FY2025, increasing to $5 to $7 million annually after mitigation actions [19][20] - The company is implementing strategies to mitigate risks associated with tariffs and global trade policies while focusing on maintaining flexible operations [18][19] Market Outlook - The company anticipates a positive inflection in organic sales volumes in the second half of FY2025, led by Life Sciences, to offset declines experienced in the first half [21][24] - Ashland's strategic priorities include enhancing business mix and improving profitability in response to the evolving demand landscape [22][24]