Rivian Automotive (RIVN 4.42%) shares trade at a significant discount to peers such as Lucid Group and Tesla. Yet the electric vehicle (EV) maker's sales have huge growth potential, with a sales inflection point likely occurring within the next 12 months.But before you jump into this promising EV stock, make sure you understand the two numbers discussed below.These numbers will have a huge effect on Rivian's stockAs you can see in the charts below, Rivian shares now trade at just 2.2 times sales -- a consid ...

Greetings, and welcome to the Constellation Brands Q4 Fiscal Year 2025 Earnings Call. At this time, all participants are in listen-only mode. If anyone should require operator assistance, please press star zero on your telephone keypad. A question and answer session will follow the formal presentation. You may be placed into question queue at any time by pressing star one, and we ask that you please limit yourselves to one question, then return to the queue. As a reminder, this conference is being recorded. ...

Financial Data and Key Metrics Changes - Total organic sales increased by 2%, primarily driven by volume and product mix growth, partially offset by pricing [7][29] - Adjusted operating income declined by 5%, with a 3% decrease on a constant currency basis, primarily due to increased SG&A expenses [33][34] - First quarter adjusted earnings per share was $0.60 compared to $0.63 for the same period last year [36] Business Line Data and Key Metrics Changes - In the Global Consumer segment, organic sales increased by 1%, with a 3% volume growth offset by a 2% impact from pricing investments [29][30] - The Flavor Solutions segment saw organic sales growth of 3%, driven by 2% volume growth and a 1% contribution from price [32] - In the Americas, Flavor Solutions organic sales increased by 4%, reflecting a 3% price contribution and 1% volume growth [32] Market Data and Key Metrics Changes - In EMEA, consumer organic sales grew by 4%, driven by a 2% increase in volume and a 2% increase in price [30] - Asia Pacific region saw consumer organic sales increase by 3%, driven by a 2% increase in volume and a 1% contribution from price [31] - Flavor Solutions in Asia Pacific experienced a significant 15% organic sales increase, with 16% volume growth driven by QSR customer promotions [33] Company Strategy and Development Direction - The company remains focused on growth through category management, brand marketing, new products, and proprietary technologies [25][26] - Investments in brand marketing are prioritized to connect with consumers and fuel growth, with an expected increase in brand marketing spend in the high single digits [27][43] - The company aims to capitalize on secular trends in health and wellness, with a focus on meeting changing consumer dietary needs [14][15] Management's Comments on Operating Environment and Future Outlook - Management noted increasing consumer uncertainty and inflation concerns impacting consumer sentiment, particularly among lower-income consumers [11][12] - The company expects to maintain its guidance for the year, reflecting confidence in strong sales performance and growth across both segments [39][60] - Management anticipates gross margin expansion throughout the year, driven by product mix and cost savings from the CCI program [42][43] Other Important Information - The company returned $121 million to shareholders through dividends and used $37 million for capital expenditures [38] - The outlook for 2025 includes expectations for organic net sales growth to range between 3% and 4%, with volume-led growth anticipated [41][42] Q&A Session Summary Question: What drove the stronger than forecast operating profit decline in the consumer segment? - Management indicated that timing shifts related to stock-based compensation and brand marketing investments impacted the operating profit, but they remain confident in the full-year guidance due to strong sales performance [54][56][58] Question: Can you provide context on pricing dynamics in the Americas consumer business? - Management explained that pricing in the Americas is expected to be flat, with some incremental pricing in EMEA to address commodity pressures, while volume growth remains the primary driver [66][70] Question: How is the company addressing tariff risks? - Management stated that known tariffs on China have been accounted for in their forecasts, and they are closely monitoring potential future tariff changes while preparing to manage any impacts [94][96] Question: What should investors expect in terms of EBIT and EPS in Q2? - Management noted that Q1 was expected to be different from the rest of the year, with continued top-line growth and gross margin improvements anticipated in the second half of the year [99][100]

Zumiez (ZUMZ) Q4 2025 Earnings Call March 13, 2025 10:43 PM ET Company Participants Richard Brooks - CEOChristopher Work - Chief Financial Officer Conference Call Participants Mitch Kummetz - Senior Analyst Operator Good afternoon, ladies and gentlemen, and welcome to Zumie Inc. Fourth Quarter Fiscal twenty twenty four Earnings Conference Call. At this time, all participants are in a listen only mode. We will conduct a question and answer session towards the end of this conference. Before we begin, we would ...

Core Viewpoint - Otis Worldwide reported mixed results for Q4 2024, with adjusted earnings missing estimates while net sales exceeded expectations, marking the second consecutive earnings miss after a strong performance in prior quarters [2][5]. Financial Performance - Adjusted earnings were 93 cents per share, missing the Zacks Consensus Estimate of 95 cents by 2.1%, but increased 6.9% year-over-year from 87 cents [5]. - Net sales reached $3.68 billion, slightly above the consensus mark of $3.65 billion, reflecting a 1.5% year-over-year growth, with organic sales increasing by 1.9% [5]. - Adjusted operating margin expanded by 30 basis points to 15.9%, driven by favorable performance in the Service segment [6]. Segment Analysis - **New Equipment Segment**: - Net sales were $1.36 billion, down 7.4% year-over-year, with organic sales declining 6.8% [7]. - Orders decreased by 4% at constant currency, with significant declines in China and EMEA [8]. - Operating margin contracted by 140 basis points to 4.7% due to lower volume and unfavorable mix [9]. - **Service Segment**: - Net sales increased by 7.6% year-over-year to $2.32 billion, supported by a 7.8% rise in organic sales [10]. - Operating margin improved by 50 basis points to 24.5%, aided by higher volume and favorable pricing [11]. Annual Highlights - For 2024, Otis Worldwide reported annual revenues of $14.26 billion, a 0.4% increase from $14.21 billion in 2023, with adjusted EPS rising to $3.83 from $3.54 [12]. - Adjusted operating margin for the year expanded by 50 basis points to 16.5% [12]. Financial Position - As of December 31, 2024, cash and cash equivalents were $2.3 billion, up from $1.27 billion at the end of 2023, while long-term debt increased to $6.97 billion [13]. - Net cash flows from operating activities were $1.56 billion, down from $1.63 billion a year ago, with adjusted free cash flow totaling $1.57 billion [13]. 2025 Outlook - Otis expects net sales between $14.1 billion and $14.4 billion, with organic sales growth projected between 2% and 4% [14]. - Adjusted EPS is anticipated to be between $4 and $4.10, indicating a year-over-year growth of 4-7% [15]. Estimate Trends - There has been a downward trend in estimates, with the consensus estimate shifting down by 5.23% [16]. VGM Scores - Otis Worldwide has a Growth Score of A but lags in Momentum with an F, resulting in an aggregate VGM Score of C [17].

Topgolf Callaway Brands Corp. (NYSE:MODG) Q4 2024 Earnings Conference Call February 24, 2025 5:00 PM ET Company Participants Katina Metzidakis – Vice President-Investor Relations and Corporate Communications Chip Brewer – President and Chief Executive Officer Brian Lynch – Chief Financial Officer and Chief Legal Officer Artie Starrs – Chief Executive Officer-Topgolf Conference Call Participants Matthew Boss – JPMorgan Alex Perry – Bank of America Joe Altobello – Raymond James Megan Clapp – Morgan Stanley Op ...

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