Financial Data and Key Metrics Changes - For 2025, net sales increased by $94 million or 18% year-over-year to $610 million, driven by strong growth in Vita Coco coconut water net sales of 26% [17] - Consolidated gross profit was $223 million, an increase of $24 million compared to the prior year, with gross margins finishing at 37%, down approximately 200 basis points from 39% in 2024 [19] - Net income attributable to shareholders was $71 million, or $1.19 per diluted share, compared to $56 million or $0.94 per diluted share, marking a 27% increase [20] Business Line Data and Key Metrics Changes - Within the Americas, net sales grew 15% to $509 million, led by Vita Coco coconut water, which grew net sales by 24% to $424 million [17] - Private label sales decreased by 30%, driven by a 26% decrease in volume and a 5% price mix decrease [18] - International net sales were up 37%, with Vita Coco coconut water net sales growing 43% and private label increasing by 34% [18] Market Data and Key Metrics Changes - Coconut water category grew 22% in the U.S., 32% in the U.K., and over 100% in Germany for 2025 [6] - Vita Coco coconut water, excluding coconut milk products, grew 21% in retail dollars in the U.S., 32% in the U.K., and over 200% in Germany [6] - The international segment growth contributed 29% to the total company net sales growth in 2025 [7] Company Strategy and Development Direction - The company plans to continue investing in core markets while exploring opportunities in additional international markets [8] - In 2026, the focus will be on active hydration as a driver of consumer growth, positioning Vita Coco as a natural choice for performance-minded consumers [9] - The company aims to leverage professional athletes and partnerships to demonstrate the role of Vita Coco in performance and recovery [9] Management's Comments on Operating Environment and Future Outlook - Management expressed confidence in maintaining strong growth trends and developing the coconut water category in priority markets [10] - The coconut water category is believed to be transitioning from niche to mainstream, with expectations of significant growth potential [10] - Management highlighted the importance of executing plans for 2026 and expressed high confidence in brand trends and category growth [16] Other Important Information - The company generated $32 million of cash for the full year, driven by strong net income, partially offset by an increase in working capital [21] - The company expects net sales between $680 million and $700 million for 2026, with gross margins around 38% [23] - The company plans to increase marketing investments to secure long-term brand growth opportunities [25] Q&A Session Summary Question: Insights on private label growth cadence - Management indicated that private label growth is expected to improve after Q1, with full-year growth of 20-25% starting in Q2 [32] Question: White space opportunity in private label - Management noted that there are still opportunities to win business with retailers not currently serviced, despite the dominance of one major player in the U.S. [35] Question: International growth acceleration - Management confirmed that international sales grew 37%, indicating a strong acceleration and potential for significant future growth [39] Question: Walmart placement and consumer characteristics - Management stated that it is too early to determine consumer characteristics from the new Walmart placement, but initial data shows growth and increased visibility [48] Question: Marketing plans for active hydration - Management confirmed that the hydration message is becoming a bigger part of overall communication, with activations in youth sports and partnerships planned [53]

The Vita Coco Company (NasdaqGS:COCO) Q4 2025 Earnings call February 18, 2026 08:30 AM ET Company ParticipantsCorey Baker - CFOJohn Mills - Managing PartnerMartin Roper - CEOMike Kirban - Executive ChairmanConference Call ParticipantsEric Des Lauriers - Senior Research AnalystJim Salera - Research AnalystLuke Maloney - Equity Research AnalystOperatorHello, and welcome to the Vita Coco Company's Fourth Quarter and Full Year 2025 Earnings Conference Call. My name is Liz. I'll be coordinating your call today. ...

The Vita Coco Company (NasdaqGS:COCO) Q4 2025 Earnings call February 18, 2026 08:30 AM ET Speaker7Hello, and welcome to the Vita Coco Company's fourth quarter and full year 2025 earnings conference call. My name is Liz. I'll be coordinating your call today. Following prepared remarks, we will open the call for your questions, and instructions will be given at that time. I'd now hand the call over to John Mills with ICR.Speaker3Thank you, and welcome to The Vita Coco Company fourth quarter 2025 and full year ...