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Warby Parker(WRBY) - 2025 Q1 - Earnings Call Transcript
2025-05-08 13:00
Warby Parker (WRBY) Q1 2025 Earnings Call May 08, 2025 08:00 AM ET Speaker0 Hello, and welcome to today's Warby Parker First Quarter twenty twenty five Earnings Call. My name is Bailey, and I will be your moderator for today. All lines will be muted during the presentation portion of the call with an opportunity for questions and answers at the end. I'd now like to pass the conference over to Jacqueline Berkley, Vice President of Investor Relations. Please go ahead when you're ready. Speaker1 Thank you, and ...
The Honest pany(HNST) - 2025 Q1 - Earnings Call Transcript
2025-05-07 21:47
The Honest Company (HNST) Q1 2025 Earnings Call May 07, 2025 04:45 PM ET Company Participants Elizabeth Bouquard - Senior Director, Investor RelationsCarla Vernón - CEODavid Loretta - Chief Financial OfficerAaron Grey - Managing Director, Head of Consumer ResearchDana Telsey - CEO and Chief Research Officer Conference Call Participants Anna Glaessgen - Senior Analyst, ConsumerAndrea Teixeira - AnalystOwen Rickert - Senior Research Analyst Operator Ladies and gentlemen, thank you for standing by, and welcome ...
The Honest pany(HNST) - 2025 Q1 - Earnings Call Transcript
2025-05-07 21:47
The Honest Company (HNST) Q1 2025 Earnings Call May 07, 2025 04:45 PM ET Company Participants Elizabeth Bouquard - Senior Director, Investor RelationsCarla Vernón - CEODavid Loretta - Chief Financial OfficerAaron Grey - Managing Director, Head of Consumer ResearchDana Telsey - CEO and Chief Research Officer Conference Call Participants Anna Glaessgen - Senior Analyst, ConsumerAndrea Teixeira - AnalystOwen Rickert - Senior Research Analyst Operator Ladies and gentlemen, thank you for standing by, and welcome ...
The Honest pany(HNST) - 2025 Q1 - Earnings Call Transcript
2025-05-07 21:45
Financial Data and Key Metrics Changes - The company reported revenue of $97 million, representing a 13% year-over-year growth [9][27] - Gross margin increased by 170 basis points to 39% [10][29] - Positive net income of $3 million was achieved, marking a $5 million increase from the previous year [31] - Adjusted EBITDA margin improved to 7%, up from 3% in the prior year [31][32] - The company ended the quarter with $73 million in cash and no debt outstanding [32] Business Line Data and Key Metrics Changes - The wipes portfolio and baby personal care collection were highlighted as strong performers, with wipes consumption growth exceeding 40% [13][14] - The sensitive skin portfolio grew by 35% year-over-year, driven by new product launches [13] - Diaper performance faced headwinds due to distribution changes at a key retailer, impacting overall growth [17][19] Market Data and Key Metrics Changes - The Honest brand's consumption growth of 8% outpaced the competitive categories, which declined by 1% [11][60] - Household penetration increased to 7.3%, a growth of 55 basis points year-over-year [11] - The diaper category remains under pressure, with a modest decline observed [58][90] Company Strategy and Development Direction - The company is focused on three transformation pillars: brand maximization, margin enhancement, and operating discipline [8][24] - A comprehensive approach to managing tariffs is in place, with a three-pronged strategy to mitigate impacts [21][34] - Continued investment in marketing and innovation is planned to support brand growth and product launches [49][92] Management's Comments on Operating Environment and Future Outlook - Management expressed cautious confidence in navigating the evolving economic landscape while reaffirming the 2025 financial outlook [25][33] - The company anticipates a reversal of retailer inventory builds in the second quarter, impacting growth rates [28] - Management acknowledged the need for ongoing innovation in the diaper category to address consumer feedback [18][19] Other Important Information - The company announced the retirement of CFO Dave Loretta and the appointment of Curtis Bruce as the new CFO [5][6] - The Honest brand is now the leading natural wipes brand nationally, surpassing previous category leaders [16] Q&A Session Summary Question: Impact of shipping on sales and guidance for 2Q - Management noted that pull-forward shipments in 1Q were primarily due to Amazon, which will reverse in 2Q, impacting growth rates [41][43][45] Question: Marketing plans for 2025 - The company plans to continue strong investments in marketing, particularly for the new diaper launch and expanding wipes into new retailers [46][49] Question: Deceleration trends and category performance - Deceleration was primarily isolated to the Target channel, with strong performance in other markets [56][58][90] Question: Distribution and product portfolio growth - The company is focusing on a hero distribution strategy, increasing distribution in grocery and drug channels while managing overall points of distribution [68][70] Question: Tariff impact and mitigation strategies - Management discussed the ongoing tariff impacts, particularly from China, and emphasized their proactive strategies to manage costs [77][79][84]
Rayonier Advanced Materials(RYAM) - 2025 Q1 - Earnings Call Transcript
2025-05-07 14:02
Rayonier Advanced Materials (RYAM) Q1 2025 Earnings Call May 07, 2025 09:00 AM ET Company Participants Mickey Walsh - VP of Investor Relations & TreasurerDe Lyle Bloomquist - President, CEO & DirectorMarcus Moeltner - CFO & Senior VP of FinanceMatt McKellar - Vice President Conference Call Participants Daniel Harriman - AnalystDmitry Silversteyn - Senior Research Analyst Operator Morning, and welcome to the Ryan First Quarter twenty twenty five Earnings Conference Call. As a reminder, this conference is bei ...
Bio-Techne(TECH) - 2025 Q3 - Earnings Call Transcript
2025-05-07 14:00
Bio-Techne (TECH) Q3 2025 Earnings Call May 07, 2025 09:00 AM ET Speaker0 Good morning, and welcome to Bio Techne Earnings Conference Call for the Third Quarter of Fiscal Year twenty twenty five. At this time, all participants have been placed in listen only mode, and the call will be opened for questions following the management's prepared remarks. During our Q and A session, please limit yourself to one question and a follow-up. I would now like to turn the call over to David Claire, Bio Vice President, I ...
Owens ning(OC) - 2025 Q1 - Earnings Call Transcript
2025-05-07 14:00
Owens Corning (OC) Q1 2025 Earnings Call May 07, 2025 09:00 AM ET Speaker0 Hello, everyone, and welcome to Owens Corning's First Quarter twenty twenty five Earnings Call. My name is Lydia, and I'll be your operator today. After prepared remarks, there'll be an opportunity to ask questions. I'll now hand you over to Amber Wolfa, Vice President of Corporate Affairs and Investor Relations to begin. Please go ahead. Speaker1 Good morning. Thank you for taking the time to join us for today's conference call and ...
Rayonier Advanced Materials(RYAM) - 2025 Q1 - Earnings Call Transcript
2025-05-07 14:00
Financial Performance and Key Metrics - In Q1 2025, the company reported an 8% decline in revenue and a 67% reduction in adjusted EBITDA compared to Q1 2024, which was described as disappointing [5][9] - The company ended the quarter with liquidity of $272 million and a net secured debt reduction of $624 million, resulting in a net secured leverage ratio of 2.9 times covenant EBITDA [8][14] Business Segment Performance - In the Cellular Specialty segment, quarterly net sales decreased by $5 million to $201 million, with a 2% sales price increase offset by a 2% decline in sales volume [9][10] - The cellulose commodities segment saw net sales decline by $19 million to $75 million, with operating results improving by $6 million year over year to a loss of $13 million [10][11] - The new biomaterials segment maintained steady net sales at $7 million, with operating income flat at $2 million [11] - Paperboard segment net sales decreased by $4 million to $49 million, reflecting a 4% decrease in sales prices and a 3% decline in sales volumes [12] - High yield pulp segment net sales declined by $3 million to $31 million, with operating losses increasing to $7 million [12][13] Market Dynamics - The company faces significant challenges from tariffs, particularly a 25% tariff imposed by China on US-sourced cellulose commodities, affecting approximately $85 million of annual revenue [7][9] - The company is actively mitigating tariff risks through customer advocacy, market diversification, and operational adjustments [17][20] Strategic Direction and Industry Competition - The company plans to focus on tariff mitigation actions and will likely pause some strategic initiatives, including debt reduction, due to cash flow uncertainties [18][29] - The biomaterials growth strategy remains intact, with expectations for continued investment in US-centric projects [18][29] Management Commentary on Operating Environment and Future Outlook - Management acknowledged the challenging start to 2025 and ongoing uncertainties in the global market but expressed confidence in the resilience of the core business [74][75] - Adjusted EBITDA guidance for 2025 has been lowered to a range of $175 million to $185 million, reflecting various challenges including tariff impacts and production issues [21][22] Other Important Information - The company expects to see a modest improvement in paperboard volumes due to better market access within North America, although prices remain under pressure [27][50] - Corporate costs are projected to increase year over year, primarily due to a non-cash environmental reserve charge and foreign exchange headwinds [28] Q&A Session Summary Question: Conditions in the fluff pulp market with China's retaliatory tariffs - Management indicated that some Chinese customers continue to place orders but do not expect to absorb tariffs long-term, leading to a pivot towards non-tariff markets like India and Africa [31][34] Question: Evolution of volumes following Liberation Day - Management noted that volumes were lower than expected due to pre-orders and that orders resumed in May after a pause in April, with expectations for normalization by Q3 [39][43] Question: Evolution of paperboard guidance for 2025 - Management confirmed that the risk of tariffs on paperboard has reversed, and pricing is expected to decrease by approximately 5% due to increased supply [45][50]
Perrigo(PRGO) - 2025 Q1 - Earnings Call Transcript
2025-05-07 13:32
Perrigo Company (PRGO) Q1 2025 Earnings Call May 07, 2025 08:30 AM ET Company Participants Bradley Joseph - Vice President of Global Investor Relations & Corporate CommunicationsPatrick Taylor - President & CEOEduardo Bezerra - Executive VP & CFOSarah Whitaker Clemente - Director, HealthcareDaniel Biolsi - Managing Director Conference Call Participants Ethan Brown - Equity Research AnalystSusan Anderson - Managing Director & Senior AnalystKeith Devas - Analyst Operator ladies and gentlemen, and welcome to t ...
Acushnet (GOLF) - 2025 Q1 - Earnings Call Transcript
2025-05-07 13:30
Acushnet (GOLF) Q1 2025 Earnings Call May 07, 2025 08:30 AM ET Speaker0 Good morning, all, and thank you for joining us for today's Acushnet Company First Quarter twenty twenty five Earnings Call. My name is Drew, and I'll be the operator today. During today's call, after the prepared remarks, there will be a Q and A session. It's now my pleasure to hand over to Saundra Lennon, Vice President, FP and A and Investor Relations to begin. Please go ahead when you're ready. Speaker1 Good morning, everyone. Thank ...