Huron Consulting Group (HURN) Q1 2025 Earnings Call April 29, 2025 09:48 PM ET Speaker0 Good afternoon, and welcome to Huron Consulting Group's webcast to discuss financial results for the first quarter twenty twenty five. At this time, all conference call lines are on a listen only mode. Later, we will conduct our question and answer session for conference call participants and instructions will follow at that time. As a reminder, this conference call is being recorded. Before we begin, I would like to poi ...

Financial Data and Key Metrics Changes - In Q1 2025, the company reported GAAP diluted EPS of $0.49 and adjusted diluted EPS of $0.50, reflecting a nearly 41% increase in net income compared to Q1 2024 [10][14] - Revenue for Q1 2025 was $167.6 million, a 12% increase from $149.4 million in Q1 2024, primarily due to rate increases in California and Connecticut [15][16] - GAAP net income was $16.6 million, a 41% increase year-over-year, while adjusted net income was $16.7 million, a 43% increase [15][16] Business Line Data and Key Metrics Changes - The company invested $70.8 million in water and wastewater utility infrastructure across four states in Q1 2025, on track to meet its 2025 capital plan [9][12] - The completion of successful general rate cases in California and Connecticut has reduced regulatory risk, with these states generating 90% of the company's water utility services net income in 2024 [11] Market Data and Key Metrics Changes - The new rates for San Jose Water effective January 1, 2025, support $450 million in capital expenditures over three years, with a total revenue increase of 9.4% [22] - In Connecticut, a $1.6 million revenue increase was authorized effective April 1, 2025, with a cumulative surcharge now at 4.9% [24][25] Company Strategy and Development Direction - The company is focused on a long-term growth strategy that includes a robust $2 billion capital plan and opportunistic acquisitions that benefit customers [12][60] - The company aims to maintain affordability while investing in infrastructure and enhancing operational efficiencies through technology advancements [31][33] Management's Comments on Operating Environment and Future Outlook - Management expressed confidence in the company's performance for 2025, expecting to meet guidance of adjusted diluted EPS between $2.9 and $3 [14][45] - The leadership transition is progressing smoothly, with a focus on maintaining a strong culture of safety and service [35][68] Other Important Information - The company raised its credit outlook to stable, indicating a commitment to maintaining a strong credit rating [13] - The company is exploring a Water Quality and Treatment Adjustment mechanism to improve regulatory recovery processes [48][51] Q&A Session Summary Question: Can you frame where you're trending relative to guidance for the year? - Management indicated they are trending right on plan for the year and expect to meet the guidance of $2.9 to $3 [42][45] Question: What is the potential impact of the WQTA mechanism? - The WQTA is expected to streamline recovery for environmental improvements, enhancing regulatory capabilities for timely recovery [50][52] Question: Are there specific states in mind for potential acquisitions? - Management highlighted Texas as a prime area for continued acquisition activity, with additional opportunities in California, Connecticut, and Maine [58][60]

Charles Newton Charles Newton "Charles brings a wealth of expertise across corporate finance and capital markets to Novavax," said John C. Jacobs, President and Chief Executive Officer, Novavax. "The knowledge he brings to our already experienced board will be invaluable as we continue to execute our corporate growth strategy focused on forging strategic partnerships for our R&D assets and our Matrix-M® adjuvant." Mr. Newton currently serves as Chief Financial Officer of Lyell Immunopharma, with past leader ...

Financial Data and Key Metrics Changes - The company reported revenue from continuing operations of $43.8 million, a decrease from $48.5 million in the same quarter last fiscal year [19] - Net income from continuing operations increased significantly by over 2,000% year over year, reaching RMB3.2 million compared to RMB0.3 million in the same quarter last fiscal year [18][21] - Adjusted net income grew by 179.5% to RMB2.5 million compared to RMB1.3 million for the same quarter last fiscal year [21] Business Line Data and Key Metrics Changes - The schools business accounted for approximately 61% of total revenue, maintaining stable enrollment at 2,699 students year over year [7][9] - Revenue from the overseas study consulting business increased by 6.2% to RMB11.9 million [17][21] - Schools and other revenues were reported at $26.6 million and $5.3 million respectively [21] Market Data and Key Metrics Changes - The company achieved a 14.2% year-over-year improvement in revenue per enrollment at U.S. schools [8] - In the UK, students received offers from eight of the top 10 UK universities, including prestigious institutions like Cambridge and UCL [13][14] Company Strategy and Development Direction - The company is focused on executing a dual engine growth strategy, expanding its school business while enhancing global recruitment efforts [7][15] - There is a commitment to operational efficiency and maintaining high academic standards to drive sustainable long-term value [8][9] Management's Comments on Operating Environment and Future Outlook - Management expressed confidence in the ability to deliver stronger long-term value to students, families, and shareholders, despite macroeconomic headwinds [15] - The company remains optimistic about capitalizing on the growing demand for premier international education [15] Other Important Information - SG&A expenses decreased by 30.7% year over year, improving the SG&A to revenue ratio by 1.2 percentage points [18][21] - The company reported a gross margin from continuing operations of 30%, slightly down from 30.8% in the same quarter last fiscal year [20] Q&A Session Summary - There were no questions during the Q&A session, indicating a lack of immediate inquiries from analysts or investors [23]

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