Clear Channel Outdoor (CCO) FY Conference May 13, 2025 03:50 PM ET Speaker0 All right. We'll get started. We are happy to have back from Clear Channel Outdoor, Scott Wells, President and CEO and David Saylor, EVP and CFO. Guys, thanks for being here. Speaker1 Thanks for having us. Speaker2 Thank you. Speaker0 I'll start with this. Clear Channel is at a pivotal moment, having completed the sale of most of its international businesses. With your now U. S. Exclusive footprint? Maybe you can discuss high level ...

Core Insights - OneMedNet Corporation has expanded its capabilities within the Datavant Connect platform to enhance healthcare data discovery, analytics, and partner assessment processes, emphasizing the importance of secure and scalable data solutions in healthcare innovation [1][4] - The healthcare industry is generating vast amounts of health-related data, which is often fragmented and siloed, creating challenges in accessibility and usability [2][5] - OneMedNet will utilize AWS Clean Rooms to provide secure collaboration environments for data partner assessment, enhancing data security and privacy without direct data movement [3][4] Company Overview - OneMedNet is a leader in providing regulatory-grade imaging Real-World Data (iRWD), leveraging over 1,400 healthcare sites to unlock the potential of healthcare data [5] - The company’s iRWD™ platform supports various sectors, including rare diseases, oncology, and cardiology, delivering insights that drive innovation in patient care and healthcare disruption [5][6] - Beyond healthcare, OneMedNet's AI technology anonymizes data for other industries such as finance and retail, enabling secure data sharing and project de-risking [6]

Group 1 - Ally Financial Inc. announced the election of Michelle J. Goldberg to its Board of Directors, bringing over three decades of experience in consulting, investment banking, and venture capital, particularly in technology companies [1][3] - The company also reported the retirement of Kenneth J. Bacon after 10 years of service, during which he served as chair of the Risk Committee [4][5] - CEO Michael Rhodes emphasized the importance of Goldberg's experience in data analytics and consumer technologies for the company's future direction [3] Group 2 - Michelle Goldberg has a background as a partner at Ignition Partners and has served on the boards of various companies, including Taubman Centers, Inc. and Legg Mason [2][3] - Ally Financial is recognized for its all-digital banking services and industry-leading auto financing, aiming to be a reliable ally for customers and communities [6]

McKesson Corporation (MCK) reported fourth-quarter fiscal 2025 adjusted earnings per share (EPS) of $10.12, which beat the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $9.81 by 3.2%. The bottom line, however, improved 63.8% on a year-over-year basis. The robust EPS growth was driven by solid top-line improvement on the back of strength in core pharmaceutical distribution business, expansion of the Oncology platform and continued growth of differentiated biopharma solutions.GAAP EPS was $10.01, up 66.3% from the year-ago qua ...

Industry Overview - The Zacks Computer – Integrated Systems industry is recovering from supply chain bottlenecks, rising inflation, higher interest rates, and delays in customer acceptance of new products, leading to significant order backlogs [1] - Companies in this industry are investing in data modernization, cybersecurity, remote work enablement, and supply chain modernization to accelerate digital transformation for enterprise customers [2] Industry Trends - There is a surge in demand for integrated solutions driven by investments in IoT, big data analytics, AI, and blockchain, with opportunities in business analytics, cloud computing, and security solutions [4] - The multi-cloud model is being robustly adopted by enterprises for better scalability and resource optimization, expanding the scope for industry participants [6][7] - Emerging economies are expected to play a crucial role in driving future growth as developed markets slow down [7] Challenges - Industry participants face challenges from supply constraints, softening demand for servers, and delays in customer acceptance, contributing to consistent backlog levels [8] - The ongoing semiconductor chip shortage is significantly impacting the industry, complicating the transition to cloud computing and affecting spending across datacenter systems [9] Market Performance - The Zacks Computer – Integrated Systems industry has underperformed the broader Computer and Technology sector and the S&P 500, declining 3.7% over the past year compared to the S&P 500's 20.7% return [14] - The industry is currently trading at a trailing 12-month P/S ratio of 3.69X, below the S&P 500's 5.51X and the sector's 6.85X [17] Company Highlights - **International Business Machines (IBM)**: Experiencing robust revenue growth in its software division, driven by hybrid cloud adoption and strategic acquisitions enhancing its market position [20][21] - **Advanced Micro Devices (AMD)**: Strengthening its competitive position through strategic product development and partnerships, particularly in the enterprise data center space [25][27] - **Micron Technology**: Positioned at the forefront of semiconductor evolution, focusing on high-growth segments like AI and data centers, with a strategic shift towards stable sectors [30][31] - **IonQ**: Leading in quantum computing with a global expansion strategy and significant partnerships, achieving technological milestones that validate its leadership [37][38]

Core Insights - Illumina Inc. reported first-quarter 2025 adjusted earnings per share (EPS) of 97 cents, exceeding the Zacks Consensus Estimate by 1%, but down 1% year-over-year [1] - The company's GAAP EPS was 82 cents, reflecting an 86.4% increase year-over-year [1] Revenue Performance - Revenues for the first quarter amounted to $1.04 billion, a decrease of 1.4% year-over-year, but slightly above the Zacks Consensus Estimate by 0.2% [2] - The stock fell 2.2% in after-market trading following the earnings announcement [2] Segment Analysis - Core Illumina's sequencing service and other revenues totaled $142 million, down 5% year-over-year, primarily due to timing of strategic partnership revenues [3] - Sequencing consumable revenues reached $696 million, up 1% year-over-year, driven by high-throughput consumables [3] Margin and Expense Overview - Adjusted gross margin was 67.2%, an increase of 79 basis points year-over-year, attributed to a 5.5% decline in the cost of revenues [4] - Research and development expenses decreased by 25.7% year-over-year to $252 million, while SG&A expenses totaled $267 million, down 39.2% from the previous year [4] - Adjusted operating profit for the quarter was $181 million, compared to an operating loss of $63 million in the same quarter last year [4] Financial Position - At the end of Q1 2025, Illumina had cash and cash equivalents of $1.11 billion, slightly down from $1.13 billion at the end of Q4 2024 [5] - Cumulative net cash provided by operating activities was $240 million, compared to $77 million a year ago [5] 2025 Guidance - For 2025, Illumina expects Core Illumina revenues to decline by 1%-3% on a constant currency basis, revised from earlier low single-digit growth expectations [6] - The Zacks Consensus Estimate for 2025 revenues is currently $4.31 billion [6] - Non-GAAP diluted EPS is projected to be in the range of $4.20-$4.30, down from the previous estimate of $4.50-$4.65 [7] Key Developments - Illumina made significant announcements in Q1, including innovations in genomics, spatial transcriptomics, and collaborations with Broad Clinical Labs and the Broad Institute [8][9] - The company sequenced 250,000 whole genomes for the Alliance for Genomic Discovery initiative [9] Overall Assessment - Illumina's earnings and revenues beat estimates, with positive progress in the NovaSeq X transition among clinical customers [10] - Despite the positive aspects, both top and bottom lines showed year-over-year declines, reflecting the impact of evolving policy and geopolitical developments [11]

Alarm.com (ALRM) Q1 2025 Earnings Call May 08, 2025 04:30 PM ET Company Participants Matthew Zartman - Vice President of Strategic Communications & Investor RelationsStephen Trundle - President & CEOKevin Bradley - CFOMatt Bullock - Equity Research AssociateAdam Tindle - Managing DirectorSaket Kalia - Managing DirectorBilly Fitzsimmons - VP - Equity ResearchMatthew Filek - Equity Research Associate Conference Call Participants Darren Aftahi - Senior Research Analyst-Internet, Media and Enabling Technologies ...

Diageo plc’s (DEO) recent stock performance reflects strong investor confidence in its fundamentals and strategic initiatives. The company’s shares have seen a 7.5% improvement in the past month, outpacing the industry’s 5.7% increase, the Consumer Staples sector’s 2.3% growth and the S&P 500’s 2.9% increase, suggesting resilience in a challenging market environment.DEO Stock's Price Performance In the Past MonthImage Source: Zacks Investment ResearchThis upward momentum can be attributed to several key dri ...

Marriott Vacations Worldwide (VAC) Q1 2025 Earnings Call May 08, 2025 08:30 AM ET Speaker0 and welcome to the Marriott Vacations Worldwide First Quarter twenty twenty five Earnings 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. I would now like to turn the call over to your host, Mr. Neal Goldner, Vice President, Investor Relations. Thank you. You may begin. Speaker1 Thank yo ...

Silver Spring, Maryland--(Newsfile Corp. - May 8, 2025) -  BTCS Inc. (NASDAQ: BTCS) ("BTCS" or the "Company"), a U.S.-based blockchain infrastructure technology company, today highlighted the successful implementation of the Ethereum network upgrade, Pectra, which went live yesterday May 7, 2025. As part of its ongoing commitment to Ethereum infrastructure, BTCS views Pectra as a key milestone in Ethereum's continued evolution and a strong example of its resilience and user-focused innovation.The Pectra up ...