Forrester Research (FORR) Q2 2025 Earnings Call July 31, 2025 04:30 PM ET Speaker0Good afternoon, and thank you for standing by. Welcome to Forrester's Second Quarter twenty twenty five Conference Call. At this time, all participants are in a listen only mode. After the speakers' presentation, there will be a question and answer session. Please be advised that today's conference is being recorded.I would now like to turn the call over to Vice President of Corporate Development and Investor Relations, Ed Bri ...

1st Quarter Fiscal Year 2026 Earnings Presentation July 31, 2025 Agenda for Today 1 Q1 Performance Highlights and Business Update 2 Detailed Review of Q1 Results and Guidance Update Q&A 3 2 We believe EBIT, adjusted EBIT, Non-GAAP income before income taxes, Non-GAAP net income, Non-GAAP net income attributable to DXC common stockholders, and Non-GAAP EPS provide investors with useful supplemental information about our operating performance after excluding certain categories of expenses as well as gains and ...

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Key Takeaways Cognizant beat Q2 earnings and revenue estimates, showing strong year-over-year improvement.Growth was fueled by solid demand in Health Sciences and Financial Services, plus the Belcan acquisition.CTSH issued higher guidance for Q3 and full-year 2025 across revenue, margin, and earnings targets.Cognizant Technology Solutions (CTSH) reported non-GAAP earnings of $1.31 per share in the second quarter of 2025, which beat the Zacks Consensus Estimate by 3.97% and increased 12% year over year. Reve ...

Core Insights - Netflix aims to develop its advertising business from its current early stage to a more mature phase, referred to as "Adolescence," by making strategic hires to enhance sales efforts [1] Group 1: Key Hires and Leadership Changes - Ed Couchman has been appointed to lead Netflix's UK advertising sales team, transitioning from his role at Spotify where he was head of advertising sales for the UK and Northern Europe since 2023 [2] - Couchman brings extensive experience from previous positions at Snap, Meta, and Channel 4, making him a well-known figure in the UK advertising landscape [2] - He will report to Damien Bernet, Netflix's VP of EMEA advertising, and will succeed Warren Dias, who left the company after two years in the role [3] Group 2: Advertising Revenue Growth - Netflix projected that it would "roughly double" its ad revenue by 2025, having already doubled its annual ad revenue last year [4] - The company reported that its ad-supported tier reached 94 million monthly active users as of June [5] - The rollout of its in-house ad technology and increased advertiser interest in live events are seen as positive indicators for future growth [4] Group 3: Market Position and Viewer Engagement - Netflix holds the largest share of 16- to 34-year-old viewers among commercial video-on-demand services in the UK, according to June data from Barb [9] - Ofcom's data indicates that Netflix was the most popular video-on-demand service in the UK in 2024, with viewers averaging 22 minutes of daily watch time [10]

Tetra Tech (TTEK) Q3 2025 Earnings Call July 31, 2025 11:00 AM ET Speaker0Good morning and thank you for joining the Tetra Tech Earnings Call. As a reminder, Tetra Tech is also simulcasting this presentation with slides in the Investors section of its website at tetratech.com. This call is being recorded at the request of Tetra Tech, and this broadcast is the copyrighted property of Tetra Tech. Any rebroadcast of this information in whole or part without the prior written permission of Tetra Tech is prohibi ...

Financial Data and Key Metrics Changes - Operating return on equity (ROE) reached 18.7%, a record for the second quarter [10] - Operating earnings were $4.35 per diluted share, with earnings growth of approximately 25% on an ex-cat basis [10] - The overall combined ratio improved by approximately seven points year-over-year, while the ex-cat combined ratio improved by three points [10][24] - Net investment income increased by 16.7% to $105.5 million [25][37] - Book value increased by 6% sequentially and 13.2% year-to-date [38] Business Line Data and Key Metrics Changes - Personal lines achieved a strong current accident year ex-cat combined ratio of 84.8%, reflecting a 5.4-point improvement from the prior year [27] - Core Commercial delivered a combined ratio of 93%, with a combined ratio excluding catastrophes of 88.9% [32] - Specialty segment net written premium growth was 4.6%, with a mid-80s combined ratio [17] - Personal lines growth was 3.7%, with double-digit growth in targeted diversification states [31] Market Data and Key Metrics Changes - The market environment is characterized by significant variability across insurance product lines, with rising competition in property and building pricing pressures in liability [9] - The company is experiencing favorable conditions in the lower mid-market and smaller size account space, particularly in the Specialty segment [18] Company Strategy and Development Direction - The company is focused on a specialized and diversified portfolio of products through a select distribution model targeting top independent agents [8] - Investments in data, analytics, and technology are being made to enhance operational efficiency and scalability [19][20] - The company aims to maintain significant price increases in response to higher severity and unpredictable nature of catastrophe losses [12] Management's Comments on Operating Environment and Future Outlook - Management expressed a positive business outlook, with widespread profitability and target level returns across most segments [9] - The company is well-positioned to capitalize on emerging opportunities and continue delivering high-quality results [10] - Management remains cautious about potential impacts from tariffs and is actively monitoring market conditions [13] Other Important Information - The company completed a successful renewal of its property treaties, reflecting effective property and catastrophe management initiatives [35] - The third quarter catastrophe load is expected to be 6.8%, with ongoing efforts to improve the portfolio's risk profile [39] Q&A Session Summary Question: Specialty segment and decelerating rate environment - Management highlighted the resilience of pricing and ongoing profitability in the Specialty segment, emphasizing differentiation in lower middle market and small business [42][44] Question: Commercial auto charge and trends - Management noted that commercial auto is a relatively small line, with increased reserves being prudent rather than indicative of a larger trend [46][47] Question: Catastrophe load guidance for Q3 - The expected catastrophe load of 6.8% reflects improvements in both personal and commercial lines, with ongoing efforts to manage risk [52][53] Question: Competitive environment in commercial lines - Management discussed the diversification of the portfolio as a strength, with expectations for continued resilience in small commercial despite competitive pressures [54][56] Question: Investment income guidance - Management expressed confidence in the investment income outlook, driven by strong cash flows and favorable reinvestment rates [59][61] Question: Distribution strategy in personal lines - Management is focused on diversifying the business across existing states rather than rapidly expanding into new ones, while adding agents to enhance growth [67][68] Question: Technology and operational efficiency - Management emphasized the importance of targeted tech-driven investments to enhance operating models and efficiency, positioning the company for scalable growth [70][74]

Financial Data and Key Metrics Changes - Operating return on equity (ROE) reached 18.7%, a record for the second quarter [9] - Operating earnings were $4.35 per diluted share, with earnings growth of approximately 25% on an ex-cat basis [9] - The overall combined ratio improved by approximately seven points year-over-year, while the ex-cat combined ratio improved by three points [9][23] - Net investment income increased by 16.7% to $105.5 million [24] Business Line Data and Key Metrics Changes - Personal lines business showed strong profitability with a current accident year ex-cat combined ratio of 84.8%, reflecting a 5.4-point improvement from the prior year [27] - Core Commercial segment delivered a combined ratio of 93%, with a combined ratio excluding catastrophes of 88.9% [32] - Specialty segment achieved a current accident year loss ratio ex-cat of 49%, favorable compared to expectations and the prior year [34] Market Data and Key Metrics Changes - Personal lines growth was 3.7%, with double-digit growth in targeted diversification states [31] - Net written premium growth in Core Commercial improved by 4.4%, led by 5.6% growth in small commercial [33] - Specialty net written premium growth was 4.6%, with retention improving to 81.8% [35] Company Strategy and Development Direction - The company is focused on a diversified portfolio and specialized products through a select distribution model targeting top independent agents [7] - Investments in data, analytics, and technology are prioritized to enhance operational efficiency and customer experience [18][19] - The company aims to capitalize on emerging opportunities in a dynamic market environment characterized by variability across insurance product lines [8] Management's Comments on Operating Environment and Future Outlook - Management expressed a positive business outlook with widespread profitability across most segments [8] - The company is well-positioned to sustain profit margins while executing its targeted growth strategy [12] - Management remains cautious about potential impacts from tariffs but has not yet seen material effects [12] Other Important Information - The company repurchased approximately 295,000 shares of common stock totaling $48.2 million [40] - The third quarter catastrophe load is expected to be 6.8% [40] Q&A Session Summary Question: Inquiry about the Specialty segment and rate environment - Management acknowledged the resilient pricing in the Specialty segment and emphasized their focus on lower middle market and small business [44][46] Question: Concerns regarding commercial auto charges - Management clarified that commercial auto is a relatively small line for them, and the increase in reserves is primarily IBNR [48][49] Question: Catastrophe load guidance for Q3 - Management confirmed a 6.8% catastrophe load for Q3, with improvements expected in both personal and commercial lines [53][54] Question: Competitive environment in commercial lines - Management noted that their diversified portfolio helps maintain pricing stability despite competitive pressures [56][58] Question: Investment income guidance - Management expressed confidence in their investment income performance, driven by strong cash flows and favorable reinvestment rates [61][63]

Financial Data and Key Metrics Changes - In Q2 2025, net revenue was $2.1 billion, a decrease of 3% in U.S. dollars and 4% in constant currency [24] - Adjusted diluted earnings per share were $2.45, flat year over year in U.S. dollars and down 1% in constant currency [27] - Gross margin was 21.1%, an increase of 10 basis points [27] - Adjusted SG&A expenses declined by 3%, contributing to strong operating expense management [27] Business Line Data and Key Metrics Changes - Hardware revenue grew by 2%, marking the second consecutive quarter of growth, with North America hardware revenue increasing by 4% [7][24] - Insight core services revenue decreased by 2%, primarily due to delays in initiating new service projects with large enterprise clients [8][25] - Cloud gross profit declined by 5%, attributed to partner program changes [8][26] Market Data and Key Metrics Changes - Revenue from commercial clients grew by 8%, representing the fifth consecutive quarter of growth [7] - The underlying SaaS and infrastructure as a service business grew in double digits, offset by partner program changes [7] - The public sector business showed resilience, with some momentum in hardware despite overall revenue being down [83] Company Strategy and Development Direction - The company aims to become the leading AI-first solutions integrator, adapting its services portfolio to support clients in deploying AI solutions [10][19] - The strategy includes focusing on simplifying complex technology for clients and leveraging partnerships with major companies like NVIDIA, Google, and Microsoft [17][20] - M&A remains a key focus, particularly in the fastest-growing areas of the market such as cloud, data, AI, edge, and security [22] Management's Comments on Operating Environment and Future Outlook - Management expressed cautious optimism for the second half of the year, anticipating improved purchasing from corporate and large enterprise clients [20][31] - The macroeconomic environment continues to impact client investment decisions, but the company is well-positioned to grow as conditions improve [9][20] - Management expects hardware demand to increase steadily throughout the year, driven by device refresh needs and infrastructure spending [21][31] Other Important Information - The company repurchased approximately $76 million of shares in Q2, with $224 million remaining for the share repurchase program [28] - The adjusted return on invested capital for the trailing twelve months was 14.4%, down from 17% a year ago [30] - The company has ample liquidity, with access to $1.8 billion under its ABL facility [29] Q&A Session Summary Question: Guidance on gross profit dollar growth - Management indicated that gross profit dollars are expected to improve in the second half, driven by hardware growth and cloud performance [50][55] Question: Delays in services projects with large enterprises - Management noted that macroeconomic uncertainty and clients' focus on AI investments are causing delays in project initiation [66][70] Question: Cloud growth excluding program changes - Management confirmed that underlying cloud growth was approximately 17% year over year in Q1 and similar in Q2, with expectations for continued growth in the second half [71][73] Question: Impact of partner program changes on future margins - Management stated that while the $70 million headwind from partner program changes affected margins in 2025, they expect this to normalize by 2026 [88][90]

Cognizant Technology Solutions (CTSH) Q2 2025 Earnings Call July 30, 2025 05:00 PM ET Company ParticipantsTyler Scott - VP, Head - IRRavi Kumar S - CEO & DirectorJatin Dalal - CFOJames Faucette - Managing DirectorJonathan Lee - Managing Director - Equity ResearchBryan Bergin - Managing DirectorAmit Daryanani - Senior MD - Equity ResearchConference Call ParticipantsTien-tsin Huang - Senior AnalystJamie Friedman - Senior FinTech & IT Services Research AnalystSurinder Thind - Equity Research AnalystOperatorLad ...