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WK Kellogg Co(KLG) - 2025 Q1 - Earnings Call Transcript
2025-05-06 14:00
WK Kellogg Co (KLG) Q1 2025 Earnings Call May 06, 2025 10:00 AM ET Speaker0 Hello, and welcome to WK Kellogg Co. To report First Quarter Results May 6. My name is Harry, and I will be your operator today. All lines are currently in a listen only mode, and there will be an opportunity for Q and A after management's prepared remarks. I I would now like to hand the conference over to Karen Duke, Vice President of Investor Relations. Thank you. Please go ahead. Speaker1 Thank you, Harry, and good morning, every ...
Brilliant Earth (BRLT) - 2025 Q1 - Earnings Call Transcript
2025-05-06 13:32
Brilliant Earth Group (BRLT) Q1 2025 Earnings Call May 06, 2025 08:30 AM ET Company Participants Colin Bourland - Vice President - Strategy, Business Development, & Investor RelationsBeth Gerstein - CEO & DirectorJeffrey Kuo - CFOOliver Chen - Managing Director - Retail, Luxury, New Platforms Sector HeadDana Telsey - CEO and Chief Research Officer Conference Call Participants Ashley Owens - Vice President & Senior Equity Research AnalystDylan Carden - Research Analyst Operator Good day and thank you for sta ...
Brilliant Earth (BRLT) - 2025 Q1 - Earnings Call Transcript
2025-05-06 12:30
Brilliant Earth Group (BRLT) Q1 2025 Earnings Call May 06, 2025 08:30 AM ET Speaker0 Good day and thank you for standing by. Welcome to the Brilliant Earth First Quarter twenty twenty five Earnings Conference Call. At this time, all participants are in a listen only mode. After the speakers' presentation, there'll be a question and answer session. To ask a question during the session, you'll need to press 11 on your telephone. You will then hear an automated message advising your hand is raised. Please be a ...
Archrock Inc. (AROC) Q1 Earnings: Taking a Look at Key Metrics Versus Estimates
ZACKS· 2025-05-06 00:05
Archrock Inc. (AROC) reported $347.16 million in revenue for the quarter ended March 2025, representing a year-over-year increase of 29.3%. EPS of $0.42 for the same period compares to $0.26 a year ago.The reported revenue represents a surprise of +1.55% over the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $341.88 million. With the consensus EPS estimate being $0.39, the EPS surprise was +7.69%.While investors scrutinize revenue and earnings changes year-over-year and how they compare with Wall Street expectations to deter ...
Ichor (ICHR) - 2025 Q1 - Earnings Call Transcript
2025-05-05 21:32
Financial Data and Key Metrics Changes - First quarter revenues were $244.5 million, up 5% sequentially from Q4 and 21% year-over-year [5][20] - Gross margin for Q1 was 12.4%, an increase of 40 basis points from Q4 but below the forecast of 14.5% [20] - Operating income for Q1 was $6.6 million, with net interest expense at $1.6 million and non-GAAP net income tax expense at $600,000 [20] Business Line Data and Key Metrics Changes - The company acknowledged challenges in transitioning from externally sourced products to internally manufactured products, impacting gross margins [6][20] - A new contract in the commercial space market led to higher costs and revenue push-outs due to redesign requirements [9] - The decision to exit the refurbishment business in Scotland had a slight negative impact on both revenue and gross margin [9] Market Data and Key Metrics Changes - The overall customer demand environment has remained consistent, with expectations for modest growth in wafer fab equipment (WFE) for 2025 [5] - Specific markets such as silicon carbide applications have weakened, affecting OEM customers differently [15] Company Strategy and Development Direction - The company aims to increase the use of proprietary, internally sourced components to drive gross margin expansion [10][17] - By the end of 2025, the company expects to have all four major customers qualified on all three major product families [12] - Planned capital expenditures for 2025 are expected to be around 4% of revenue, higher than the historical average of 2% [21] Management's Comments on Operating Environment and Future Outlook - Management expressed confidence in the strategy despite recent challenges, indicating that improvements in gross margins are expected as internal supply ramps up [18] - The company anticipates Q2 revenues between $225 million and $245 million, reflecting a slight decrease in visibility compared to previous guidance [15][22] - Management noted that geopolitical uncertainties and tariff impacts could affect future demand but did not foresee significant demand erosion [91] Other Important Information - The company is working to mitigate the impact of tariffs on gross margins and is collaborating with customers to manage costs [40][41] - The exit from the refurbishment business in Scotland was primarily due to declining demand, with an estimated annual revenue loss of around $10 million [99] Q&A Session Summary Question: Change in revenue outlook for the year - Management indicated that the softer outlook is primarily due to a slowdown in the lithography business and challenges in the non-semi business [26][28] Question: Execution on gross margin internalization - Management estimated that they achieved about 75% to 80% of their internal sourcing goals in Q1, with ongoing improvements expected [30][32] Question: Impact of tariffs on customers - Management noted that while some customers are pushing costs down, the company is working collaboratively to manage tariff impacts [40][41] Question: Confidence in second half growth - Management expressed confidence in continued strength in DRAM and NAND investments, with expectations for growth in the second half [46][91] Question: Disconnect with largest customer's guidance - Management clarified that they do not see significant disconnects in outlooks, with expectations for semi business to strengthen in the second half [54] Question: Clarification on severance costs - The majority of severance costs were related to exiting the Scotland operation, with some smaller reductions also accounted for [65]
Digimarc(DMRC) - 2025 Q1 - Earnings Call Transcript
2025-05-05 21:00
Digimarc (DMRC) Q1 2025 Earnings Call May 05, 2025 05:00 PM ET Speaker0 Greetings, and welcome to the Digimarc Q1 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. As a reminder, this conference is being recorded. It is now my pleasure to introduce George Caramanos. Please go ahead. Speaker1 Thank you. Welcome to our Q1 conference call. Riley McCormick, our CEO and Charles Beck, our CFO, a ...
FuboTV's Margin Gains, NFL Bundle Plan Keep Analyst Bullish Despite Subscriber Dip
Benzinga· 2025-05-05 20:57
Needham analyst Laura Martin maintained FuboTV FUBO with a Buy and lowered the price target from $3.35 to $3 on Monday.Last Friday, FuboTV reported first-quarter growth of 8.1% year over year to $405.96 million, marginally missing the analyst consensus estimate of $415.45 million. Adjusted EPS loss of two cents beat the analyst consensus estimate of nine cents.Also Read: FuboTV Stock Drops After Q1 Subscriber Losses And Lower-Than-Expected OutlookFuboTV reiterated plans to launch a new skinny bundle before ...
Ichor (ICHR) - 2025 Q1 - Earnings Call Transcript
2025-05-05 20:30
Financial Data and Key Metrics Changes - First quarter revenues were $244.5 million, up 5% sequentially from Q4 and 21% year-over-year [5][20] - Gross margin for Q1 was 12.4%, an increase of 40 basis points from Q4 but below the forecast of 14.5% [20] - Operating income for Q1 was $6.6 million, with a net interest expense of $1.6 million and a non-GAAP net income tax expense of $600,000 [20] - Free cash flow was $500,000 after generating $19 million in cash flow from operations and deducting $18.5 million in capital expenditures [21] Business Line Data and Key Metrics Changes - The company acknowledged challenges in transitioning from externally supplied products to internally manufactured products, impacting gross margins [6][20] - A new contract in the commercial space market led to higher costs and revenue push-outs due to redesign requirements [9] - The decision to exit the refurbishment business in Scotland had a slight negative impact on both revenue and gross margin [9] Market Data and Key Metrics Changes - The overall customer demand environment has remained consistent, with expectations for modest growth in wafer fab equipment (WFE) for 2025 [5] - The company expects revenue growth to outperform overall WFE growth in 2025 [5] - Specific markets such as silicon carbide applications have weakened, affecting OEM customers differently [14] Company Strategy and Development Direction - The company aims to increase the use of proprietary, internally sourced components to drive gross margin expansion [10] - By the end of 2025, the company expects to have all four major customers qualified on all three major product families: valves, fittings, and substrates [12] - Planned capital expenditures for 2025 are expected to be around 4% of revenue, higher than the historical average of 2% [22] Management's Comments on Operating Environment and Future Outlook - Management expressed confidence in the demand for products and qualifications, despite challenges in aligning supply with demand [60] - The company is working to mitigate the impact of tariffs on gross margins and is optimistic about collaboration with customers [42] - Visibility for the second half of the year is less certain, but management believes the business will be relatively evenly weighted between the first and second halves of 2025 [15] Other Important Information - The company is facing complexities due to recent tariff announcements, particularly affecting steel and aluminum imports [12][13] - The exit from the refurbishment business in Scotland was primarily due to declining demand, resulting in a loss of approximately $10 million in annual revenue [96] Q&A Session Summary Question: Change in revenue outlook for the year - Management noted that the lithography business is softer, primarily due to the exit from Scotland, while NAND investment continues [27][29] Question: Gross margins and tariff impacts - Management indicated that they executed about 75% to 80% of their internal sourcing goals, with ongoing improvements expected [32] Question: Customer behavior regarding tariffs - Management stated that customers are collaborating to address tariff impacts, with some costs being passed through [42] Question: Confidence in second half growth - Management expressed confidence in continued strength in DRAM and NAND upgrades, with expectations for growth in the second half [46] Question: Disconnect with largest customer guidance - Management believes there are natural offsets in the market, and they do not see significant disconnects from customer forecasts [54] Question: Impact of exiting Scotland operations - The exit from Scotland was primarily responsible for severance costs, with the majority of the impact coming from that decision [65] Question: Monitoring steps for gross margins - Management acknowledged the need for better forecasting and alignment between supply and demand, with plans for deeper organizational oversight [72] Question: Long-term view on internal sourcing - Management maintains a positive long-term view on incremental margins from internal sourcing, with ongoing improvements expected [82]
Clorox Reports Q3 Fiscal Year 2025 Results, Updates Outlook
Prnewswire· 2025-05-05 20:10
Delivers lower-than-expected sales amid a challenging and volatile consumer and geopolitical environment while maintaining overall market shares and delivering its 10th consecutive quarter of gross margin expansionOAKLAND, Calif., May 5, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- The Clorox Company (NYSE: CLX) today reported results for the third quarter of fiscal year 2025, which ended Mar. 31, 2025.Third-Quarter Fiscal Year 2025 SummaryFollowing is a summary of key results for the third quarter, which reflect the prior divesti ...
Stonegate Updates Coverage on NCS Multistage Holdings, Inc. (NCSM) 2025 Q1
Newsfile· 2025-05-02 13:31
Stonegate Updates Coverage on NCS Multistage Holdings, Inc. (NCSM) 2025 Q1May 02, 2025 9:31 AM EDT | Source: Reportable, Inc.Dallas, Texas--(Newsfile Corp. - May 2, 2025) - NCS Multistage Holdings, Inc. (NASDAQ: NCSM): Stonegate Capital Partners updates their coverage on NCS Multistage Holdings, Inc. (NASDAQ: NCSM). In 1Q25, NCSM reported total revenues of $50.0M, a 14% year-over-year increase and its highest quarterly revenue since 1Q20. Growth was primarily driven by increased product sales ...