Tyler Technologies (TYL) FY Conference August 13, 2025 02:55 PM ET Company ParticipantsBrian Miller - EVP & CFOConference Call ParticipantsKen Wong - MD & Senior AnalystKen WongGood afternoon, everyone. Welcome to the tail end of day three at the Oppenheimer Virtual Tech Conference. I'm Ken Wong, Software Analyst here at Oppenheimer. Extremely happy to have with us Brian Miller, EVP and Chief Financial Officer at Tyler. Brian, welcome.Brian MillerThank you. Thanks for having me.Ken WongSo, I think just abou ...

Core Insights - StoneCo Ltd. is strategically focusing on the micro, small, and medium business (MSMB) segment in Brazil's digital payments landscape, reporting a 17% year-over-year growth in MSMB total payment volume (TPV) to R$119.5 billion in Q1 2025 [1][7] - The company’s bundling strategy has led to a significant increase in heavy users, rising to 38% from 26% year-over-year, indicating strong cross-sell momentum [2][7] - StoneCo projects a continued growth trajectory with MSMB TPV expected to exceed R$670 billion by 2027, reflecting a 14% compound annual growth rate (CAGR) [3][7] Company Performance - StoneCo's active MSMB client base increased by 17% year-over-year to 4.3 million, demonstrating robust traction despite macroeconomic challenges [1][7] - The company has seen a 95% year-over-year growth in PIX transactions, which are replacing traditional debit transactions and enhancing client deposits [2] - StoneCo's shares have surged 71.5% year-to-date, outperforming the broader industry and the S&P 500 Index [6] Peer Comparison - PagSeguro Digital Ltd. reported an 11.2% year-over-year increase in MSMB TPV to R$95.2 billion, with MSMB segment accounting for 74% of its total TPV in Q1 2025 [4] - MercadoLibre, Inc. achieved a total payment volume of $58.3 billion, up 43% year-over-year, with significant growth in active fintech users [5] Financial Estimates - The Zacks Consensus Estimate for StoneCo's 2025 EPS suggests a 10.37% growth year-over-year, while the 2026 estimate indicates a 16.11% increase [8] - StoneCo's current forward 12-month P/E ratio is 8.42X, significantly below the industry average of 40.18X, indicating a potentially undervalued stock [10]

Financial Data and Key Metrics Changes - For Q1 2025, the company reported retail revenue of $1.4 billion and adjusted EBITDAR of $457 million, with adjusted EBITDAR margins at 33.1% [16][20] - The interactive segment reported adjusted revenues of $162 million, with an adjusted EBITDA loss of $89 million, marking a $107 million year-over-year improvement [18][19] - The company ended the quarter with total liquidity of $1.5 billion, including $592 million in cash and cash equivalents [20] Business Line Data and Key Metrics Changes - The retail business saw a revenue growth of 2% year-over-year in April, with a 4% increase when excluding properties impacted by new supply [7] - The interactive segment experienced a negative $10 million EBITDA impact due to customer-friendly sports betting outcomes during March Madness, but still generated record gaming revenue [13][19] - The standalone iCasino app in Pennsylvania and Michigan saw year-over-year increases of 21% and 27% in retail theoretical play, and 165% and 242% in online theoretical play, respectively [12] Market Data and Key Metrics Changes - The company reported that it gained market share in 14 of its 17 markets not affected by new supply year-over-year in Q1 [9] - The competitive landscape remains challenging, but the company is optimistic about its growth projects and market positioning [11][46] Company Strategy and Development Direction - The company announced plans for a new land-based Hollywood Casino in Council Bluffs, Iowa, expected to enhance customer experience and competitive position [6] - The focus remains on operational execution to transform strategic investments into long-term results and shareholder value [28] - The company is committed to providing competitive gaming offerings and enhancing guest experiences through technology and improved amenities [10][26] Management's Comments on Operating Environment and Future Outlook - Management expressed confidence in the core retail business, noting solid employment numbers and low gas prices as positive indicators for regional gaming [26] - The company anticipates lower interactive EBITDA losses each quarter, aiming for positive EBITDA in the fourth quarter of 2025 and throughout 2026 [21][27] - Management remains cautious about the uncertain economic environment but believes they can mitigate potential impacts through cost reductions [17][18] Other Important Information - The company has repurchased $35 million of shares year-to-date at an average price of $16.83, with plans to increase repurchase activity in the latter half of the year [20] - The company continues to forecast total CapEx for 2025 at $730 million, with $490 million allocated for project CapEx [22][24] Q&A Session Summary Question: Digital outlook and market share for OSB - Management indicated that assumptions for the year remain unchanged, with optimism for growth in both online sports betting and online gaming [32] Question: Contribution positivity of iGaming - Management expressed satisfaction with the standalone iCasino app's performance, noting that 70% of new customers are incremental [34][82] Question: Seasonal impacts and competitive landscape - Management acknowledged upcoming competitive impacts but expressed confidence in new openings offsetting these challenges [46][50] Question: Financing options for projects - Management discussed the importance of matching financing to project openings and the flexibility of financing options available [53][109] Question: OSB marketplace growth - Management noted that 2025 is expected to have fewer state launches, which may lead to muted handle growth compared to previous years [116] Question: Integration with ESPN - Management highlighted the upcoming ESPN DTC product as a significant opportunity for customer growth and retention [123]