Semiconductor Manufacturing International (00981) Q1 2025 Earnings Call May 08, 2025 08:30 PM ET OperatorWelcome to Semiconductor Manufacturing International Corporation's First Quarter twenty twenty five Webcast Conference Call. Today's call will be simultaneously streamed through the Internet and telephone. Please be advised that if you join the meeting by phone, your dial ins are in listen only mode. However, after the conclusion of the management's presentation, we will have a question and answer sessio ...

Microchip (MCHP) Q4 2025 Earnings Call May 08, 2025 05:00 PM ET Company Participants Steve Sanghi - CEO, President & Executive ChairmanEric Bjornholt - Senior Vice President and Chief Financial OfficerRichard Simoncic - Chief Operating OfficerChris Caso - Managing DirectorTimothy Arcuri - Managing DirectorBlayne Curtis - Managing DirectorVivek Arya - Managing DirectorTore Svanberg - Managing DirectorHarlan Sur - Executive Director - Equity ResearchJoshua Buchalter - Director - Equity ResearchVijay Rakesh - ...

Group 1: Arteris, Inc. (AIP) - Arteris, Inc. shares increased by 8.6% to close at $7.24, with trading volume significantly higher than usual, reflecting a 19.3% gain over the past four weeks [1] - The company is experiencing increased demand for commercial semiconductor system IP products, driven by the adoption of AI-driven enterprise computing, automotive SoCs, and microcontrollers [1] - The consensus EPS estimate for the upcoming quarter is a loss of $0.11 per share, representing a year-over-year change of +26.7%, with expected revenues of $15.9 million, up 22.8% from the previous year [2] Group 2: Earnings and Stock Performance - The consensus EPS estimate for Arteris has remained unchanged over the last 30 days, indicating that stock price movements may not sustain without trends in earnings estimate revisions [3] - The stock currently holds a Zacks Rank of 3 (Hold), suggesting a neutral outlook [3] - In comparison, Getty Images Holdings, Inc. (GETY), another company in the same industry, has a consensus EPS estimate of $0.03, reflecting a year-over-year change of +200%, but carries a Zacks Rank of 5 (Strong Sell) [4]

Cleveland-Cliffs (CLF) Q1 2025 Earnings Call May 08, 2025 08:30 AM ET Company Participants Lourenco Goncalves - Chairman, President & CEOCelso Goncalves - EVP and CFOAlbert Realini - Senior Equity Research AssociateBill Peterson - Equity ResearchTimna Tanners - Managing Director - Equity Research Conference Call Participants Nick Giles - Senior Research AnalystLawson Winder - AnalystAlex Hacking - Equity Research Analyst - Metals & MiningCarlos de Alba - Analyst Operator Good morning, ladies and gentlemen. ...

Cleveland-Cliffs (CLF) Q1 2025 Earnings Call May 08, 2025 08:30 AM ET Speaker0 Good morning, ladies and gentlemen. My name is Sherry, and I will be your conference facilitator today. I would like to welcome everybody to Cleveland Cliffs First Quarter twenty twenty five Earnings 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. The company reminds you that certain comments made on today's call will in ...

Q1 2025 Revenues At the High End of Projected Range, Gross Margin In-Line, EPS Exceeded Guidance Range Issued on February 13, 2025Company Q2 2025 Guidance: Revenues to Decrease 5.0% to Increase 3.0% QoQ, Gross Margin is Expected to be Around 31.0%. Profit per Diluted ADS to be 8.5 Cents to 11.5 Cents Q1 2025 revenues were $215.1M, a decrease of 9.3% QoQ, reaching the high end of the guidance range of 8.5% to 12.5% decrease QoQQ1 GM reached 30.5%, in line with guidance of around 30.5%, flat from last quarter ...

This quarterly report represents an earnings surprise of 55.88%. A quarter ago, it was expected that this automotive artificial intelligence developer would post a loss of $0.27 per share when it actually produced a loss of $0.03, delivering a surprise of 88.89%. Over the last four quarters, the company has surpassed consensus EPS estimates four times. Cerence, which belongs to the Zacks Computers - IT Services industry, posted revenues of $78.01 million for the quarter ended March 2025, surpassing the Zack ...

Carvana (CVNA) Q1 2025 Earnings Call May 07, 2025 05:30 PM ET Speaker0 afternoon, ladies and gentlemen, and thank you for joining us on Carvana's first quarter twenty twenty five earnings conference call. Please note that this call will be simultaneously webcast on the Investor Relations section of the company's corporate website at investors.carvana.com. The first quarter shareholder letter is also posted on the IR website. Additionally, we posted a set of supplemental financial tables for Q1, which can be ...

Financial Data and Key Metrics Changes - Q1 revenue reached $183 million, representing a 25% year-over-year growth, with adjusted EBITDA of $14 million exceeding the high end of guidance [7][22][28] - Organic revenue growth was approximately 20% year-over-year, with adjusted EBITDA margin improving by 500 basis points [22][23] - Non-GAAP net income was above the high end of guidance, with margin increasing approximately 300 basis points year-over-year [23] Business Line Data and Key Metrics Changes - Auction and assurance revenue accounted for 58% of total revenue, growing 28% year-over-year, driven by 19% unit growth and an average revenue per unit (ARPU) of $500, which grew 8% [24] - Marketplace services revenue comprised 37% of total revenue, growing 24% year-over-year, reflecting record revenue for ACV Transport and ACV Capital [24] - SaaS and data services products made up 5% of total revenue, with a growth of 5% year-over-year [24] Market Data and Key Metrics Changes - The dealer wholesale market grew in the low single digits, with ACV selling 208,000 vehicles, a 19% year-over-year increase despite soft market conditions in February [7][22] - The overall dealer wholesale market is expected to be approximately flat year-over-year for 2025, with expectations for conversion rates and wholesale price depreciation to follow normal seasonal patterns [29][107] Company Strategy and Development Direction - The company focuses on three pillars for long-term shareholder value: growth, innovation, and scale, with a strong emphasis on expanding its dealer partner network and enhancing product offerings [6][8] - The strategy includes leveraging AI across product offerings to provide accurate pricing guidance and improve operational efficiencies [9][15] - The company aims to continue executing its profitable growth strategy while investing in long-term growth objectives [6][31] Management's Comments on Operating Environment and Future Outlook - Management expressed confidence in the company's ability to deliver strong top-line growth and increased adjusted EBITDA despite evolving macroeconomic conditions [6][31] - The company anticipates continued market share gains and is focused on expanding its addressable market as market conditions improve [31] - Management noted that while there are uncertainties in the broader market, the company is well-positioned to navigate these challenges [31][84] Other Important Information - The company ended Q1 with $342 million in cash and cash equivalents and marketable securities, alongside $167 million of debt [26] - For Q2, the company expects revenue in the range of $193 million to $198 million, reflecting a year-over-year growth of 20% to 23% [28] Q&A Session Summary Question: Is there any customer pushback regarding recent fee increases? - Management reported very little pushback from customers regarding price increases, emphasizing a fair pricing strategy and strong value proposition [34][36] Question: What growth avenues does ACV see under a tariff backdrop? - Management highlighted that ACV continues to grow and take market share, with value-added solutions helping to differentiate the company [39][42] Question: Have dealers' needs shifted due to tariffs? - Management noted that dealers are primarily focused on acquiring more inventory, with increased interest in new products [50][52] Question: What is the penetration and potential impact of the price guarantee tool and Project Viper? - Management indicated that the guarantee offering is growing, with significant interest, and Project Viper is in early beta stages with high demand [57][66] Question: How is ACV managing risk in ACV Capital? - Management explained that risk is minimized through regular dealer visits and improved risk management capabilities, resulting in reduced bad debt expense [75][76] Question: How does the company view the impact of tariffs on wholesale listings? - Management stated that while tariffs may affect pricing, the company primarily sources supply from dealers, which mitigates potential impacts [80][82] Question: What are the competitive dynamics in the market? - Management noted that competition remains strong, but ACV continues to execute well and take market share, positioning itself as a neutral partner for dealers [92][95] Question: How are dealers leveraging real-time data provided by ACV? - Management shared examples of dealers using ACV tools to buy cars from service drives and automate pricing, enhancing their operational efficiency [98][100]

OPENLANE (KAR) Q1 2025 Earnings Call May 07, 2025 05:00 PM ET Company Participants Jared Harnish - Head of Financial Planning and AnalysisPeter Kelly - CEORyan Miller - VP - FinanceJeff Lick - Managing Director & Equity Research - Consumer & Auto EcosystemBret Jordan - Managing Director Conference Call Participants Craig Kennison - Director of Research Operations & Senior Research AnalystRajat Gupta - AnalystNone - Analyst Operator Good day, and welcome to the OpenLanes First Quarter twenty twenty five Earn ...