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Aliaga: We are in a capital spending boom, bigger than the Apollo program
CNBC Television· 2025-08-27 11:55
First off, uh, what's your take on Nvidia. Your word of the day today, by the way, is tipping point. Is that what you're talking about.These Nvidia earnings. I think when it comes to the AI theme more broadly, you know, we're just on the heels of, you know, last week seeing a revisit to this debate around the return on investment of AI. you had, you know, perhaps the the GBT5 launch landing unevenly and also this widely cited and contested report by MIT around the success of all of these AI pilots.All of th ...
Market broadening could happen in second half of the year, says Morgan Stanley's Aaron Dunn
CNBC Television· 2025-08-15 19:37
Okay, we're going to go to Aaron Dunn and Power Check right now. So, let's bring in Aaron Dunn if we can. And I think that we can.Aaron Dunn, uh, welcome. It's, listen, it's one of these fluid days with a lot of news that is happening right now, Erin. So, we appreciate your patience.Uh, you're you're a scholar and a gentleman. You're head of value equity at Morgan Stanley Investment Management. Um, let's move on. Let's talk about it.Um, what is top of mind, Aaron, for you. So I think one things we're really ...
Atmos Energy (ATO) - 2025 Q3 - Earnings Call Presentation
2025-08-07 14:00
Analyst Call to Review Fiscal 2025 Third Quarter Financial Results August 7, 2025 10:00 a.m. Eastern Fiscal Q3 2025 Review • 8.1% increase in fiscal 2025 indicated annual dividend to $3.48 per diluted share Q3 Fiscal 2025 Financial Performance Fiscal 2025 Highlights • Financial Performance • Executed Our Regulatory Strategy • Strong Balance Sheet 1. Includes $56.0 million that is implemented subject to refund and awaiting final order. As of August 6, 2025 Page 2 2. Includes $48.9 million that is implemented ...
Watch CNBC's full interview with National Economic Council Director Kevin Hassett
CNBC Television· 2025-07-30 14:34
GDP Growth & Economic Strength - US economy grew stronger than expected in Q2, driven by trade balance and consumer strength [1] - Strong GDP growth and income growth were observed [2] - The GDP release showed overall economic strength [4] - Real income grew by 3% [7] Tariffs & Trade - $127 billion in tariffs were collected [3] - Imported goods prices have dropped, suggesting foreign producers are bearing tariff costs [6] - Revenue from tariffs is important for deficit reduction [19] - Approximately 40% of imports have a 10-15% tariff [21] - The EU and Japan have agreed to spend $1 trillion in America with capital formation [21] Government Spending & Employment - Government spending saw a 5% drop [3] - There are 70,000 fewer federal employees [3] Housing & Construction - Construction spending was a point of weakness in the numbers [10] - Construction projects were held up due to anticipation of the "big beautiful bill" [11] Monetary Policy - Core PCE is at 21% [8][14] - The White House respects the Federal Reserve's independence and analysis [14]
Dollar Climbs Most Since May as US-EU Strike Trade Deal
Bloomberg Television· 2025-07-28 21:07
Consumer Spending & Economic Outlook - Consumer spending data for June is crucial, with expectations of a soft patch, already evident in retail sales data [1] - Service sector spending, including airlines, hotels, and restaurants, also shows signs of weakness [2] - Demand was pulled forward in anticipation of tariffs, and price increases are impacting consumer spending [3] - There's a bifurcation in consumer behavior, with higher-end consumers and businesses faring better than lower-end consumers who are squeezed by tariffs [5][6][7] Trade & Tariffs - American protectionism is damaging the global economy, potentially reaching a $2 trillion hit by the end of 2027 relative to the pre-trade war path [8][9] - The effective tariff rate is around 17%, the highest since the 1930s, acting as a headwind to global growth [10] - Tariffs are a regressive tax on consumers [7] Capital Spending & Tax Legislation - Tax legislation provides significant accelerated depreciation for capital spending, potentially boosting corporate cash flow [11] - Companies like AT&T, Verizon, T-Mobile, and United Rental have indicated that the tax legislation supports their cash flow [12] - Capital spending is underappreciated for its role in creating productivity, profitability, and lifting potential GDP growth [13] - Full CapEx depreciation for 80% of CapEx will be a significant boost to cash flow [11] Monetary Policy & Labor Market - The Fed may not need to cut rates further, as previous rate cuts and tax measures are already providing stimulus [23][24][25] - Improvement in corporate profits into 2026 is expected to lead to a stronger labor market [20] - Capital spending improves profitability through productivity, incentivizing spending on jobs and wages [17]
X @Bloomberg
Bloomberg· 2025-07-25 12:48
Economic Indicators - US factories experienced an unexpected decline in orders for business equipment in June [1] - The decline suggests companies are cautious about capital spending [1] Factors Influencing Investment - Trade policy uncertainty is a factor influencing companies' capital spending decisions [1] - Fiscal policy uncertainty is also contributing to companies' cautious approach to capital spending [1]
JPM: High crowding lends risk to stocks not involved in AI
CNBC Television· 2025-07-21 18:52
Free fall. He notes that some stocks face what he calls extreme crowding right now, driven by a combination of the Goldilocks outcome we just talked about. Everything is awesome and exhaustion from worrying about tariffs.Now gives you this rather amazing stat quote. This crowding is particularly unsustainable as it soared from the 25th percentile to the 100th percentile in just three months. That's the rebound off the lows.That is the fastest in 30 years. So folks that's a warning. But this is also all happ ...
Reasons to Include DTE Energy Stock in Your Portfolio Right Away
ZACKS· 2025-05-16 13:16
Core Viewpoint - DTE Energy Corp. is positioned as a strong investment option in the Zacks Utility Electric Power industry due to its disciplined capital spending program, growth prospects, and low debt levels [1] Growth Forecast & Performance - The Zacks Consensus Estimate for DTE's 2025 earnings per share (EPS) has increased by 0.1%, while the 2026 EPS estimate has risen by 0.3% over the past 30 days [2] - Total revenue estimates for DTE are projected at $13.18 billion for 2025, indicating a growth of 5.8% from 2024, and $14.03 billion for 2026, suggesting a year-over-year increase of 6.5% [2] - DTE's long-term earnings growth rate is forecasted at 7.6%, with the company surpassing expectations in the last four quarters and achieving an average earnings surprise of 11.84% [3] Debt Profile - DTE's total debt to capital ratio stands at 19.89%, significantly lower than the industry average of 62.59% [4] - The times interest earned (TIE) ratio is 2.5, indicating the company can comfortably meet its interest obligations [4] Return on Equity - DTE's return on equity (ROE) is currently at 13%, outperforming the industry average of 10.34%, reflecting efficient utilization of funds [5] Shareholder Initiatives - DTE has consistently increased shareholder value through dividends, currently paying $1.09 per share quarterly, which translates to an annualized dividend of $4.36 and a dividend yield of 3.2% [6] - In the first quarter of 2025, DTE paid dividends totaling $217 million, up from $202 million in the previous year [6] Capital Allocation Plans - DTE plans to invest $30 billion over the next five years, a 20% increase from its previous investment plan, with $24 billion allocated for its subsidiary, DTE Electric [7] Diversification and Growth Targets - DTE is also expanding its non-utility operations, which diversifies its earnings stream and supports its long-term operating earnings growth target of 6-8% [8] Stock Performance - Over the past three months, DTE's stock has increased by 5.6%, outperforming the industry's average growth of 3% [9]
Magnolia Q1 Earnings & Revenues Beat Estimates, Expenses Increase Y/Y
ZACKS· 2025-05-02 12:35
Core Insights - Magnolia Oil & Gas Corporation (MGY) reported a first-quarter 2025 net profit of 55 cents per share, exceeding the Zacks Consensus Estimate of 53 cents and up from 49 cents in the same quarter last year [1] - The company's total revenues reached $350.3 million, surpassing the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $342 million and reflecting a 9.7% increase from $319.4 million in the prior year, driven by strong performance in natural gas and natural gas liquids [2] - Magnolia achieved $224.5 million in net cash from operating activities and a free cash flow of $110.5 million during the quarter [3] Financial Performance - The average daily total output was 96,549 barrels of oil equivalent per day (boe/d), a 13.9% increase from 84,784 boe/d in the year-ago quarter, exceeding the Zacks Consensus Estimate of 93,975 boe/d [5] - Oil volumes were reported at 39,078 barrels per day (bpd), up 4.1% from the previous year, slightly above the estimate of 39,045 bpd [5] - Natural gas volumes reached 183,248 thousand cubic feet per day (Mcf/d), a 21.3% increase from the first quarter of 2024, surpassing the expectation of 170,196 Mcf/d [6] Revenue Breakdown - Natural gas revenues were $51.4 million, more than doubling from $21.1 million in the year-ago quarter and exceeding the consensus estimate of $45.2 million [2] - Natural gas liquids revenues totaled $53.4 million, up from $39.1 million in the previous year, also surpassing the consensus estimate of $47.6 million [2] - The average realized crude oil price was $69.81 per barrel, an 8% decrease from $75.89 a year ago, while the average realized natural gas price increased significantly to $3.11 per Mcf from $1.53 [7] Shareholder Returns - Magnolia declared a cash dividend of 15 cents per share of Class A Common stock and a cash distribution of 15 cents of Class B unit, payable on June 2, 2025 [3] - The company repurchased 2.2 million Class A Common shares for $52 million, with 9.6 million shares remaining under its current repurchase authorization [4] - Magnolia returned 74% of its free cash flow to shareholders through share repurchases and dividends [4] Balance Sheet and Capital Expenditure - As of March 31, 2025, Magnolia had cash and cash equivalents of $247.6 million and long-term debt of $392.7 million, resulting in a debt-to-capitalization ratio of 16.5% [9] - The company spent $130.4 million on its capital program during the reported quarter, with operating expenses increasing to $214.5 million from $194.9 million in the previous year [9] Future Guidance - Magnolia raised its year-over-year production growth guidance for 2025 from 5%-7% to a range of 7%-9%, driven by improved well performance and capital efficiency [10] - The company decreased its drilling and completion (D&C) capital spending midpoint for 2025 to a range between $430 million and $470 million from an initial outlook of $460 million to $490 million [10] - For the second quarter of 2025, Magnolia anticipates D&C capital spending to be about $110 million, with production volume expected to remain flat at around 97 Mboe/d [11]
Westlake(WLK) - 2025 Q1 - Earnings Call Presentation
2025-05-02 11:11
Earnings Presentation 1Q 2025 1 First Quarter 2025 Highlights Operational Milestones $2.5 billion cash position provides significant optionality 1Q 2025 Financial Results $2.8B Net Sales $288M EBITDA(1) $2.5B Cash, Equivalents and Investments(2) (1) Reconciliation of EBITDA to Net Income (Loss), Income from Operations and Net Cash Provided by Operating Activities can be found on page 11 (2) Includes investments in available-for-sale securities 2 • 1Q'25 PEM EBITDA impacted by $100 million of YoY higher feed ...