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Centuri (NYSE:CTRI) Q4 2025 Earnings call February 25, 2026 10:00 AM ET Company ParticipantsChris Brown - President and CEOChris Ellinghaus - Managing DirectorGregory Izenstark - CFOJoseph O'Dea - Managing DirectorManish Somaiya - Managing Director and Senior EquityNate Tetlow - Vice President of Investor RelationsConference Call ParticipantsAvi Jaroslawicz - Director and Equity Research AnalystJustin Hauke - Senior Research AnalystSangita Jain - Senior Equity Research AnalystSherif El-Sabbahy - Vice Presid ...

Financial Data and Key Metrics Changes - For the full year 2025, revenues increased by 18%, Adjusted EBITDA rose by 17%, and Adjusted Free Cash Flow grew by 14%, marking the fifth consecutive year of double-digit growth across these metrics [6][20] - Adjusted EBITDA margins, excluding acquisitions, expanded by 55 basis points year-over-year [6] Business Line Data and Key Metrics Changes - In solid waste collection and disposal operations, revenues increased by 20.3%, with base collection and disposal margins rising by 170 basis points year-over-year [8] - Resource Solutions segment revenues were up 9.1%, with segment Adjusted EBITDA increasing by 9.6% [10] Market Data and Key Metrics Changes - Solid waste revenues in the fourth quarter were up 9.9% year-over-year, with price up 4.4% and volume down 1.1% [13] - Resource Solutions processing operations saw average recycled commodity revenue per ton down 27% year-over-year, reflecting softer markets [15] Company Strategy and Development Direction - The company aims to continue building long-term value through disciplined pricing, operational efficiencies, and strategic acquisitions, with a robust acquisition pipeline [7][12] - The focus remains on improving safety, employee engagement, and technology investments, including AI-enabled systems [12] Management's Comments on Operating Environment and Future Outlook - Management expressed confidence in the outlook for 2026, driven by sustained pricing strength and operational improvements despite challenges from winter weather [11][12] - The company anticipates a stable economic environment and plans for approximately 8% revenue growth in 2026 [21] Other Important Information - The company completed 9 acquisitions in 2025, contributing over $115 million in annualized revenues, and closed the Mountain State Waste acquisition on January 1, 2026, adding approximately $30 million in annualized revenues [7][21] - Adjusted Free Cash Flow for 2025 was $179.9 million, up 14% year-over-year, with capital expenditures of $245.1 million [20] Q&A Session Summary Question: Vision for Casella over the next five years - Management emphasized continuity in strategy, focusing on safety, employee engagement, and maintaining strong operational foundations while pursuing growth initiatives [30][34] Question: Synergies from new systems and trucks - Management acknowledged conservative estimates for synergies, with expectations for more significant benefits as systems integration completes [35][36] Question: Volume growth expectations - Management indicated that landfill third-party volumes are expected to positively contribute to growth in 2026, despite previous challenges [48] Question: G&A leverage improvements - Management aims to reduce G&A as a percentage of revenue, targeting below 11% in the next few years through technology improvements and process efficiencies [50][52] Question: M&A outlook and pipeline - Management expressed optimism about the acquisition pipeline, aiming for over $150 million in revenues from acquisitions in 2026, with a focus on quality and strategic fit [70][72]

Financial Data and Key Metrics Changes - For the full year 2025, revenues increased by 18%, Adjusted EBITDA rose by 17%, and Adjusted Free Cash Flow grew by 14%, marking the fifth consecutive year of double-digit growth across these metrics [6][20] - Adjusted EBITDA margins, excluding acquisitions, expanded by 55 basis points year-over-year [6] - In Q4 2025, revenues were $469.1 million, up 9.7% year-over-year, with $23.1 million from acquisitions and $18.5 million from same-store growth [13][20] - Adjusted EBITDA for Q4 was $107 million, up 12.7% year-over-year, with an Adjusted EBITDA margin of 22.8%, an increase of approximately 60 basis points year-over-year [16][20] Business Line Data and Key Metrics Changes - Solid waste collection and disposal operations saw revenues increase by 20.3%, with base collection and disposal margins up 170 basis points year-over-year [8] - Resource Solutions revenues increased by 9.1%, with segment Adjusted EBITDA up 9.6%, reflecting strong national accounts performance [10][11] Market Data and Key Metrics Changes - In the solid waste sector, price increased by 4.4% while volume decreased by 1.1% [13] - Resource Solutions processing operations experienced a 27% year-over-year decline in average recycled commodity revenue per ton due to lower commodity prices [15] Company Strategy and Development Direction - The company aims to continue building long-term value through disciplined pricing, operational efficiencies, and strategic acquisitions [6][12] - The acquisition pipeline remains robust, with opportunities to densify within existing markets and selectively expand into adjacent markets [7][12] - The company is focused on improving safety and employee engagement, investing in technology, and enhancing back-office processes [12][50] Management's Comments on Operating Environment and Future Outlook - Management expressed confidence in the outlook for 2026, driven by sustained pricing strength and operational improvements despite challenges from adverse weather conditions [11][12] - The company anticipates a stable economic environment for 2026, with guidance reflecting approximately 8% revenue growth and 9% Adjusted EBITDA growth at the midpoint [21][22] Other Important Information - The company completed nine acquisitions in 2025, contributing over $115 million in annualized revenues [7] - The Mountain State Waste acquisition, closed on January 1, 2026, is expected to add approximately $30 million in annualized revenues [7] Q&A Session Summary Question: Can you help us shape your vision for Casella over the next five years? - Management emphasized continuity in strategy, focusing on safety, employee engagement, and operational efficiencies while maintaining a strong acquisition pipeline [30][34] Question: Is the $5 million synergy baked into the guidance only from labor reduction? - Management clarified that the $5 million includes immediate productivity and labor savings from automated trucks and route consolidation opportunities [35][83] Question: Can you provide color on volume growth for the upcoming quarters? - Management indicated that while landfill third-party volumes are expected to grow positively, collection side volumes are anticipated to remain flat [44][47] Question: What are the expectations for G&A leverage improvements? - Management aims to reduce G&A as a percentage of revenue from over 12% to below 11% over the next few years, focusing on technology improvements and process efficiencies [39][50] Question: What is the outlook for M&A activity this year? - Management expressed optimism about the acquisition pipeline, hoping to exceed $150 million in revenues from acquisitions in 2026 [69][72]

Financial Data and Key Metrics Changes - For the full year 2025, revenues increased by 18%, Adjusted EBITDA rose by 17%, and Adjusted Free Cash Flow grew by 14%, marking the fifth consecutive year of double-digit growth across these metrics [5][19] - Adjusted EBITDA margins, excluding acquisitions, expanded by 55 basis points year-over-year [5] - In Q4 2025, revenues were $469.1 million, up $41.6 million or 9.7% year-over-year, with $23.1 million from acquisitions and $18.5 million from same-store growth [12][19] Business Line Data and Key Metrics Changes - Solid waste collection and disposal operations saw revenues increase by 20.3%, with base collection and disposal margins rising by 170 basis points year-over-year [7] - Resource Solutions revenues were up 9.1% year-over-year, with segment Adjusted EBITDA increasing by 9.6% [9][10] - In Q4, solid waste revenues increased by 9.9% year-over-year, with price up 4.4% and volume down 1.1% [12][13] Market Data and Key Metrics Changes - The landfill business reported steady results, with same-store price up 2.5% and total tons up 1.7%, including nearly 10% growth in internalized volumes [13] - Current recycled commodity prices are trading at roughly 20% below ten-year averages, but effective risk management programs offset about 80% of commodity downside risk [10] Company Strategy and Development Direction - The company aims to continue building long-term value through disciplined pricing, operational efficiencies, and strategic acquisitions, with a robust acquisition pipeline [6][11] - The focus remains on improving safety, employee engagement, and optimizing pricing and profitability through technology and process improvements [11][31] - The company plans to expand landfill capacity significantly, with the Highland landfill expected to increase from 460,000 tons to 1,000,000 tons annually [9][61] Management's Comments on Operating Environment and Future Outlook - Management expressed confidence in the outlook for 2026, driven by sustained pricing strength and operational improvements despite challenges from winter weather [10][11] - The company anticipates a stable economic environment and plans for approximately 8% revenue growth in 2026, with a focus on both organic growth and acquisitions [20][21] - Management highlighted the importance of aligning employee engagement with strategic goals to drive future success [31] Other Important Information - The company completed 9 acquisitions in 2025, representing over $115 million in annualized revenues, and closed the Mountain State Waste acquisition on January 1, 2026 [6][19] - Adjusted net income for Q4 was $18.9 million, or $0.30 per diluted share, down from the previous year [18] Q&A Session Summary Question: Vision for Casella over the next five years - Management emphasized continuity in strategy, focusing on safety, employee engagement, and maintaining strong operational foundations while pursuing growth initiatives [30][32] Question: Synergies from new systems and trucks - Management acknowledged conservative estimates for synergies, with expectations for significant operational efficiencies as systems integration is completed [33][34] Question: Volume growth expectations - Management indicated that while collection volumes may remain flat, landfill third-party volumes are expected to positively contribute to growth in 2026 [44][46] Question: G&A leverage improvements - Management outlined plans to reduce G&A as a percentage of revenue, targeting below 11% in the next few years through technology improvements and process efficiencies [39][50] Question: M&A outlook and pipeline - Management expressed optimism about the acquisition pipeline, aiming for over $150 million in revenues from acquisitions in 2026, with a focus on quality and strategic fit [68][70]

Company Overview - AVITA Medical is currently undergoing a leadership transition with Cary Vance serving as Interim CEO and David O'Toole as CFO [2][3] - The company is focused on improving its business predictability and credibility following a challenging period in 2025 [3] Business Goals - The primary objective for the fourth quarter was to gain a better understanding of the business to enable accurate forecasting, which was successfully achieved [4] - Looking ahead to 2026, the company aims to grow in a disciplined and methodical manner [4]

PresentationThank you, everyone. We are really excited to be up here with Ralliant. We have President and CEO, Tami Newcombe and CFO, Neill Reynolds. I think, Tami, you have some opening remarks, and then we'll get into Q&A.Tamara NewcombePresident, CEO & Director Yes. Thanks for having us, Piyush. Thanks for everybody here in person and those that are joining us virtually. It's a pivotal time to be a part of Ralliant. We've just completed our first 2 quarters as an independent publicly traded company and s ...

Financial Data and Key Metrics Changes - The company reported an adjusted EPS of -$0.60 and adjusted EBITDA of -$13 million for Q4 2025, with adjusted EPS improving to -$0.54 and adjusted EBITDA to -$11 million when excluding a $2.8 million expense related to sales office consolidation [3][4] - For the full year 2025, the average number of paid worksite employees increased by 1% to just over 310,000, while adjusted EBITDA declined by 51% to $131 million and adjusted EPS declined by 71% to $1.03 [21][29] - Operating expenses in Q4 2025 decreased by 6% compared to Q4 2024, with total investments in HRScale amounting to $15 million [5][6] Business Line Data and Key Metrics Changes - Gross profit per worksite employee in Q4 2025 was $183 per month, generally in line with forecasts, while benefits costs were within expected ranges [4] - Worksite employees paid from new clients increased by 6% over Q4 2024, and client retention averaged 99% per month during Q4 [4][6] - The company experienced a decrease in operating expenses due to the consolidation of sales offices, which contributed to a more favorable operating environment [5][6] Market Data and Key Metrics Changes - The company faced challenges in the small and medium-sized business market due to ongoing economic uncertainty and employment stagnation, impacting client net hiring [9][10] - The healthcare claim costs industry-wide increased, contributing to a significant gross profit margin squeeze [9][10] - The company expects growth for 2026 to be between -1.5% to +1.5% compared to 2025, reflecting the impact of client retention and hiring dynamics [11][23] Company Strategy and Development Direction - The company aims to enhance margin recovery and regain growth momentum through HR360 sales and the rollout of HRScale, a new solution designed for mid-market companies [8][15] - A three-year plan has been initiated to return to targeted growth and profitability metrics, focusing on margin recovery in year one and balanced growth in year two [18][19] - The company is also focusing on client pricing and selection strategies to improve gross profit margins [12][24] Management's Comments on Operating Environment and Future Outlook - Management acknowledged the challenges faced in 2025 but expressed confidence in the strategies implemented to recover profitability in 2026 [21][22] - The company anticipates a significant improvement in profitability drivers and expects to see a step-up in pricing in January 2026 [23][24] - Management highlighted the importance of innovative strategies to enhance sales retention and client experience, particularly through the HRScale rollout [13][15] Other Important Information - The company amended its credit facility, increasing borrowing capacity and extending the maturity date, which provides additional financial flexibility [7] - The company paid $22 million in dividends during Q4 and $90 million for the full year, indicating a commitment to returning capital to shareholders [6] Q&A Session Summary Question: Can you elaborate on HRScale momentum and client expectations? - Management expressed confidence in achieving 6,000-8,000 employees on HRScale by year-end, prioritizing larger clients and balancing new accounts [31][32] Question: What are the expected healthcare claims dynamics for 2026? - Management indicated that healthcare claims trends are expected to remain elevated, but steps have been taken to mitigate costs through negotiations and plan design changes [36] Question: How is the company addressing client-sponsored healthcare plans? - Management views client-sponsored plans as both a strategic initiative and a response to market conditions, allowing for better risk management and client flexibility [39][40] Question: What is the retention rate and client reaction during renewals? - The retention rate for the year was approximately 83%, with positive client feedback on efforts to manage costs and improve service [62] Question: How will the company manage cash flow and capital expenditures in 2026? - Management expects capital expenditures to return to historical levels, with a focus on managing cash flow effectively throughout the year [46][48]