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For Nvidia Investors, CoreWeave Could Become a Hidden Profit Engine
The Motley Fool· 2025-09-27 08:05
Core Insights - Nvidia is a key player in the AI infrastructure development, leveraging its GPUs and computing platforms to enhance data center capabilities [1][4] - The company is strategically investing its profits into the AI ecosystem, focusing on startups and companies that align with its growth plans in AI, gaming, and autonomous vehicles [4][10] Investment Strategy - Nvidia's largest equity investment is in CoreWeave, a specialized cloud infrastructure company, which is expected to drive revenue and profit growth for Nvidia [2][6] - The recent partnership with OpenAI involves a significant investment of up to $100 billion to support the establishment of AI data center capacity, indicating strong demand for data center AI infrastructure [6][7][9] Market Dynamics - There is a notable imbalance between supply and demand for data center compute capacity, which Nvidia recognizes through its substantial investment in the OpenAI partnership [9] - CoreWeave's role as an AI hyperscaler is crucial, as it provides cloud services through its growing data center assets, further supporting Nvidia's revenue growth strategy [8][10] Financial Commitments - Nvidia and CoreWeave have signed a $6.3 billion cloud computing capacity order, which includes a guarantee for Nvidia to purchase any unacquired data center capacity [11] - CoreWeave represents over 90% of Nvidia's reported equity investment value, showcasing Nvidia's deep understanding of the AI infrastructure dynamics [12] Stock Performance - Nvidia's stock has seen an increase of over 33% in 2025, driven by the complementary growth of CoreWeave and the overall strength of Nvidia's revenue [12]
TD SYNNEX (SNX) - 2025 Q3 - Earnings Call Transcript
2025-09-25 14:00
Financial Data and Key Metrics Changes - Consolidated gross billings reached $22.7 billion, growing 12% year over year, with a 10% increase in constant currency [3][4] - Non-GAAP diluted earnings per share was $3.58, a 25% increase year over year, exceeding guidance [4][14] - Net revenue was $15.7 billion, up 7% year over year, above the high end of guidance [12][14] - Gross profit increased 18% year over year to $1.1 billion, with a gross margin of 5%, up 23 basis points year over year [12][13] Business Line Data and Key Metrics Changes - Endpoint Solutions portfolio gross billings increased 10% year over year, driven by demand for PCs and AI PCs [10][14] - Advanced Solutions portfolio gross billings increased 13% year over year, with HIVE showing mid-30s growth due to server and networking rack builds [10][11] - Software gross billings increased 26% year over year, driven by cybersecurity and infrastructure software [4] Market Data and Key Metrics Changes - Strong double-digit growth in gross billings was observed in Latin America and Asia Pacific & Japan [5] - SMB and MSP segments grew substantially above the company average in most geographies [5] - U.S. public sector business saw low single-digit growth, with state and local strength offset by federal softness [6] Company Strategy and Development Direction - The company is focused on a differentiated go-to-market strategy, expanding its addressable market by onboarding new vendors [6][9] - The Destination AI Enablement Program is being enhanced to support partners in adopting AI solutions [7] - A unified portal, TD SYNNEX Partner First, is being launched to optimize partner experience and streamline operations [9] Management's Comments on Operating Environment and Future Outlook - Management expressed confidence in continued strong performance, particularly in HIVE and distribution, with expectations for Q4 to reflect similar strength [20][28] - The company anticipates gross billings in Q4 to be in the range of $23 to $24 billion, representing an increase of approximately 11% at the midpoint [16] - Free cash flow expectations for the year are approximately $800 million, with Q4 expected to contribute around $850 million [24][25] Other Important Information - The company returned $210 million to stockholders in the quarter, with $174 million in share repurchases and $36 million in dividends [14] - The board approved a cash dividend of $0.44 per common share, payable on October 31, 2025 [15] Q&A Session Summary Question: HIVE dynamics in fiscal forecast and next year outlook - Management noted strong growth across all programs and customers in HIVE, with confidence in continued demand for Q4 [19][20] Question: Comments on PC pull forward and free cash flow expectations - Management indicated limited pull forward for PCs, driven by Windows 11 refresh and AI PCs, with free cash flow expected to be around $800 million for the year [22][24] Question: Sustainability of current performance and potential pull forward - Management believes the overperformance is sustainable, driven by strong demand in distribution and HIVE [28] Question: Progress in onboarding new customers for HIVE - Management confirmed ongoing progress in diversifying the customer base, with growth primarily from traditional compute and networking [30][31]
Jabil(JBL) - 2025 Q4 - Earnings Call Transcript
2025-09-25 13:32
Financial Data and Key Metrics Changes - For Q4, the company reported approximately $8.3 billion in revenue, exceeding guidance by roughly $800 million, with core operating income at $519 million and a core operating margin of 6.3%, a 50 basis point improvement year-over-year [9][10] - Core diluted earnings per share was $3.29, while GAAP diluted earnings per share came in at $1.99 [9] - Full-year adjusted free cash flow was over $1.3 billion, with a healthy balance sheet showing a debt-to-core EBITDA ratio of 1.3 times and cash balances of approximately $1.9 billion [12][13] Segment Performance Changes - Regulated Industries revenue was $3.1 billion, with a year-over-year increase of approximately 3% and a core operating margin of 6.5% [10] - Intelligent Infrastructure revenue reached $3.7 billion, $400 million above expectations, with a core operating margin of 5.9% [10][11] - Connected Living and Digital Commerce revenue totaled $1.4 billion, reflecting a year-over-year decline of approximately 14%, but with a core operating margin increase to 6.6% [11] Market Data and Key Metrics Changes - The automotive and transportation market is expected to decline by 5% in FY26, while healthcare outsourcing is entering a growth phase, particularly in drug delivery systems [49][50] - AI-related revenue is projected to grow by roughly 25% in FY26, reaching about $11.2 billion, driven by strong demand in cloud and data center infrastructure [53][54] Company Strategy and Industry Competition - The company is focusing on system-level integration across its segments, particularly in Intelligent Infrastructure, to capture AI-related growth [51][52] - In Connected Living and Digital Commerce, the strategy involves pruning lower-margin programs while investing in higher-margin opportunities like digital commerce and robotics [55][56] Management's Comments on Operating Environment and Future Outlook - Management highlighted the resilience of the diversified model despite mixed dynamics across end markets, with strong performance in AI-related sectors offsetting softness in automotive and renewables [35][36] - The company aims for approximately 5% revenue growth in FY26, with core operating margin expansion to around 5.6% [56] Other Important Information - The company completed a $1 billion share repurchase authorization and plans to return about 80% of free cash flow to shareholders [14][57] - A new facility in North Carolina is set to come online in summer 2026 to address capacity constraints in AI manufacturing [54] Q&A Session Summary Question: Can you provide details on growth areas in AI? - The company expects 25% year-on-year growth in AI revenue, with significant growth in capital equipment and cloud and data center infrastructure, while maintaining strong positions in existing markets [64][65] Question: What is the outlook for healthcare growth? - Growth is anticipated in drug delivery systems and healthcare outsourcing, with a healthy pipeline of new business expected to contribute to margins [66]
What's Happening With STX Stock?
Forbes· 2025-09-22 14:25
Company Performance - Seagate Technology's stock (NASDAQ: STX) has surged by 13% over the last five trading days, increasing its market capitalization by approximately $6.1 billion to about $48 billion [2] - The year-to-date gain for Seagate is 160%, significantly outperforming the S&P 500's 13% return [2][3] - In fiscal year 2025, Seagate's revenue grew by 39% to $9.1 billion, and adjusted earnings per share increased by over 400% year-over-year to $8.10 [3] Industry Position - Seagate specializes in data storage technology and solutions, providing products such as hard disk drives, solid-state drives, and advanced storage interfaces [5] - The company plays a crucial role in the AI ecosystem by offering high-capacity, low-latency storage solutions essential for AI workloads and cloud computing [5] - Seagate is developing products optimized for AI, including HAMR-based Mozaic drives designed to handle large datasets required for AI training and inference [5][7] Market Trends - There is an unprecedented demand for high-capacity storage solutions driven by the explosive growth of AI, cloud computing, and data center infrastructure [7] - Seagate's technological leadership, particularly with its new HAMR-based Mozaic drives, provides a competitive edge over rivals like Western Digital [7]
Smaller Industrials Names Seeing Surging Growth: Here's Why
MarketBeat· 2025-08-30 13:07
Industry Overview - The industrials sector has performed well despite overall market turbulence, with the Industrial Select Sector SPDR Fund (XLI) rising nearly 17% year-to-date, outperforming the S&P 500 [1] - Factors contributing to the sector's strength include federal government initiatives for reshoring manufacturing, increased infrastructure spending, and defense-related growth [2] Company Highlights - Primoris Services Corp. (NASDAQ: PRIM) reported a strong second-quarter earnings performance, with earnings per share (EPS) of $1.68, exceeding expectations by 58 cents, and a year-over-year revenue increase of 21% [4][5] - Primoris has a significant backlog of $11.5 billion, positioning it well to benefit from the growing demand in data center infrastructure, particularly in cloud and AI sectors [5] - AZZ Inc. (NYSE: AZZ) has successfully realigned its business through strategic divestments and acquisitions, including the purchase of Canton Galvanizing, which enhances its capacity and customer base [8][9] - Dycom Industries Inc. (NYSE: DY) reported an EPS of $3.33, surpassing expectations, with a revenue increase of nearly 15% year-over-year, indicating strong growth potential in the telecommunications and utility infrastructure sectors [11][12] Analyst Ratings and Forecasts - Primoris Services has a moderate buy rating from analysts, with a 12-month stock price forecast averaging $101.67, indicating a potential downside of 14.35% from the current price of $118.70 [4][6] - AZZ Inc. has a moderate buy rating as well, with a 12-month stock price forecast averaging $112.29, suggesting a slight downside of 0.68% from the current price of $113.06 [8][10] - Dycom Industries has a buy rating with a 12-month stock price forecast averaging $289.43, indicating a potential upside of 14.65% from the current price of $252.44 [11][13]
NVFP4 Unlocks Huge Improvements for Training AI Models at Scale
NVIDIA· 2025-08-26 17:09
AI Model & Infrastructure Demands - AI 模型在规模和复杂性上不断增长,对 AI 和数据中心基础设施提出了更高的要求 [1] - 行业需要在各个层面进行创新,包括硬件平台和算法方面 [1] New Technology & Performance - 公司推出了一种新的 FP4 格式,称为 MVFP4,旨在提供比 MXFP4 更高的性能,并保持与 FPA 或更高精度相同的水平 [2] - MVFP4 允许使用更少的能源和空间,并传输更少的数据,从而更快地训练模型 [2] - GB300 平台将提供比当前基于 Hopper 的平台高 7 倍的性能 [3] Industry Impact & Collaboration - 该技术对整个行业具有重大影响,公司正在与 AWS、Perplexity、OpenAI 等合作 [3] - 性能的提升将为在每个科学领域和每个 AI 学科中提高效率和性能开辟一个全新的机会 [3]
Vertiv(VRT) - 2025 Q2 - Earnings Call Transcript
2025-07-30 16:02
Financial Data and Key Metrics Changes - Adjusted diluted earnings per share (EPS) was $0.95, up approximately 42% year-on-year, primarily driven by higher adjusted operating profit [12][29] - Organic sales grew 34% year-on-year, with strong performance in the Americas (up mid-40s) and APAC (up mid-30s), while EMEA delivered high single-digit growth [13][30] - Adjusted operating profit was $489 million, up 28% year-on-year, with an adjusted operating margin of 18.5%, approximately 110 basis points lower than the prior year due to tariffs [15][30] - Free cash flow for Q2 was $277 million, down year-on-year, but adjusted free cash flow for the first half was $542 million, a robust growth of 24% year-on-year [16][32] - Full-year adjusted free cash flow guidance raised to $1.4 billion, with net sales guidance increased by $550 million to $10 billion [17][37] Business Line Data and Key Metrics Changes - Americas organic sales increased by 43%, driven by strength in colocation and hyperscale markets, with an adjusted operating margin of 24% [32] - APAC saw a 37% organic sales increase, with margin expansion to 10.6% [32] - EMEA's organic sales grew 7%, but the region is expected to be flat for the full year due to operational execution challenges and investments in fixed costs [34][35] Market Data and Key Metrics Changes - The backlog stands strong at $8.5 billion, up 21% year-on-year and 7% sequentially from Q1, supporting increased guidance for the year [18] - The regulatory environment is becoming more conducive to AI infrastructure investment, positively impacting customer discussions and pipeline [19][110] Company Strategy and Development Direction - The company maintains a strategy of driving growth through organic expansion and strategic acquisitions, with a robust M&A pipeline [10] - Recent acquisition of Great Lakes is expected to enhance the company's capabilities in high-end rack solutions and AI infrastructure [26] - Ongoing investments in R&D and capacity expansion are aimed at staying ahead of market demand and delivering innovative solutions [11][21] Management's Comments on Operating Environment and Future Outlook - Management expressed confidence in the company's performance and future trajectory, highlighting the digital revolution and the fundamental role of data centers [10] - The company anticipates that operational inefficiencies and execution challenges will be resolved by year-end, leading to improved margins in 2026 [31][102] - The management is optimistic about the growth trajectory and market share gains, particularly in the context of AI infrastructure [40][130] Other Important Information - The company plans to change how it communicates orders, providing projected full-year orders rather than quarterly orders to better align with business operations [19] - The tariff situation remains dynamic, with ongoing countermeasures being executed to mitigate impacts [20][21] Q&A Session Summary Question: Margin expectations for 2026 - Management believes that 2026 could be a more normal year for margins, with a positive long-term trajectory expected [48] Question: Strength in backlog and order duration - Backlog duration remains similar to historical trends, with some customers seeking earlier deliveries, indicating a healthy demand [52][53] Question: Impact of tariffs and inflation on pricing - Management indicated that they have the commercial leverage to recover tariffs, despite delays in converting orders to sales [57] Question: Win rates and procurement changes among hyperscalers - Win rates remain stable, with no significant changes in procurement methods among hyperscalers [66][68] Question: Operational inefficiencies - Inefficiencies are attributed to tariff transitions and the need for new sources, compounded by significant growth [75][78] Question: Growth rates for thermal service contracts - Management expects strong growth in thermal service contracts, particularly related to liquid cooling systems [88] Question: Evolution of product offerings for data centers - The company is evolving its product footprint to accommodate higher voltage power distribution and increasing rack density [92][94] Question: Gross margin expectations - Management expects gross margins to improve in Q4 due to operational leverage and resolution of inefficiencies [102][121] Question: Capital allocation priorities post-acquisition - M&A will remain a key part of the capital allocation strategy, with a strong process and active pipeline in place [136]
Celestica(CLS) - 2025 Q2 - Earnings Call Transcript
2025-07-29 13:02
Financial Data and Key Metrics Changes - The company achieved revenues of $2.89 billion in Q2 2025, up 21% year-over-year, exceeding the high end of guidance [6][8] - Adjusted EPS for the quarter was $1.39, an increase of $0.49 or 54% compared to the previous year [8] - Adjusted operating margin reached 7.4%, marking the highest performance in company history, up 110 basis points [6][8] - Adjusted gross margin was 11.7%, also up 110 basis points, driven by higher volumes and improving mix [8][9] - Adjusted ROIC was 35.5%, compared to 26.6% a year ago, reflecting higher operating profit and strong working capital management [9] Business Line Data and Key Metrics Changes - The ATS segment reported revenue of $819 million, up 7% year-over-year, driven by strong demand in capital equipment and industrial businesses [9][10] - The CCS segment revenue was CAD 2.07 billion, up 28%, primarily due to strong growth in the communications end market [10][11] - Communications end market revenues increased by 75%, significantly exceeding guidance, while enterprise end market revenues decreased by 37% [10][11] - CCS segment margin improved to 8.3%, up 130 basis points, driven by a higher mix of HPS revenues [12] Market Data and Key Metrics Changes - The company noted minimal impact from tariffs due to exemptions on electronics goods and data center hardware [7] - The cash balance at the end of Q2 was CAD 314 million, with total liquidity of approximately CAD 1 billion [15] - Free cash flow for Q2 was $120 million, up $54 million from the prior year [14] Company Strategy and Development Direction - The company raised its 2025 revenue outlook from $10.85 billion to $11.55 billion, reflecting a year-over-year growth of 20% [19] - Non-GAAP adjusted EPS outlook for 2025 was increased from $5 to $5.5 per share, representing a 42% growth [19] - The CCS segment is expected to grow nearly 30% for the full year, driven by strong demand for networking products [20] - The ATS segment is anticipated to remain flat compared to 2024, with continued strength in the industrial business [22] Management's Comments on Operating Environment and Future Outlook - Management expressed confidence in the company's ability to navigate the current macro environment, supported by a globally diversified manufacturing network [24] - The company expects to continue strong momentum into 2026, backed by long-term secular tailwinds [24] - Management highlighted the importance of managing complexity and maintaining operational execution to sustain positive momentum [25] Other Important Information - The company repurchased approximately 600,000 shares for cancellation at a cost of $40 million during the quarter [16] - Capital expenditures for Q2 were CAD 33 million, approximately 1.1% of revenue, with expectations for an increase in the second half of the year [13][15] Q&A Session Summary Question: Can you speak to the breadth of customers and platforms for 800 gig switch ports? - Management indicated that every 400G customer has transitioned to an 800G customer, showing strong market share growth in 800G [28][30] Question: What is the manufacturing capacity at your Monterey and Richardson campuses? - Management confirmed sufficient capacity to support growth, with the ability to handle an additional $3 billion to $4 billion in revenue [34][35] Question: Can you walk through the implications for Q4 based on Q3 guidance? - Management noted that while Q4 may see an 18% growth, the demand outlook remains strong despite uncertainties [41][42] Question: What are the trends in server market share? - Management reported gaining share in the AI server market due to strong execution and technology transitions [88] Question: What is the status of the 1.6 terabyte program? - Management confirmed ongoing wins in the 1.6 terabyte space, with continued discussions opening new opportunities [92][94] Question: How is the company positioned for service offerings? - Management stated that services are a focus area, with plans to expand the services footprint to meet customer demand [96][97]
Celestica(CLS) - 2025 Q2 - Earnings Call Transcript
2025-07-29 13:00
Financial Data and Key Metrics Changes - The company achieved revenues of $2,890,000,000 in Q2 2025, representing a 21% increase year-over-year and exceeding the high end of guidance [6][8] - Adjusted EPS for the quarter was $1.39, an increase of $0.49 or 54% compared to the previous year [8] - Adjusted operating margin reached 7.4%, marking the highest performance in company history, up 110 basis points year-over-year [6][8] - Adjusted gross margin was 11.7%, up 110 basis points driven by higher volumes and improving mix [8][9] - Adjusted ROIC was 35.5%, compared to 26.6% a year ago, reflecting higher operating profit and strong working capital management [9] Business Line Data and Key Metrics Changes - The ATS segment reported revenues of $819,000,000, up 7% year-over-year, driven by strong demand in capital equipment and industrial businesses [9][10] - The CCS segment generated CAD2.07 billion in revenue, up 28%, primarily due to strong growth in the communications end market [10] - Communications end market revenues increased by 75%, significantly above guidance, driven by demand for HPS networking products [10][11] - The enterprise end market saw a 37% decline in revenue, which was better than the anticipated low 40s percentage decline [10][11] - HPS revenues reached CAD1.2 billion, up 82%, accounting for 43% of total company revenue [11] Market Data and Key Metrics Changes - The company noted minimal impact from tariffs due to exemptions on electronics goods and data center hardware [7] - The cash cycle days during Q2 were CAD66, with a cash balance of CAD314 million at the end of the quarter [12][14] - Free cash flow for Q2 was $120,000,000, an increase of $54,000,000 compared to the prior year [13][14] Company Strategy and Development Direction - The company raised its 2025 annual revenue outlook from $10,850,000,000 to $11,550,000, reflecting a year-over-year growth of 20% [19] - The adjusted EPS outlook for 2025 was increased from $5 to $5.5 per share, representing a year-over-year growth of 42% [19] - The CCS segment is expected to grow nearly 30% for the full year, driven by strong demand for networking products [20] - The ATS segment is anticipated to remain flat compared to 2024, with growth in industrial business offset by lower volumes in A and D business [21] - The company is focused on expanding its service offerings and enhancing its capabilities in response to customer demand [100][102] Management's Comments on Operating Environment and Future Outlook - Management expressed confidence in the company's ability to navigate the current macro environment, supported by a globally diversified manufacturing network [23][24] - The demand outlook remains strong, with expectations for continued growth in both communications and enterprise segments [57] - The company is prepared to support growth north of 20% per year, with sufficient capacity to meet demand [70] Other Important Information - The company repurchased approximately 600,000 shares for cancellation at a cost of $40,000,000 during the quarter [15] - The gross debt to non-GAAP trailing 12-month adjusted EBITDA leverage ratio improved to 0.9 turns [14] Q&A Session Summary Question: Can you speak to the breadth of customers and platforms for 800 gig switch ports? - Management indicated that every 400G customer has transitioned to 800G, with significant market share gains in the 800G segment [28][30] Question: What is the manufacturing capacity at your campuses to handle growing demand? - The company confirmed sufficient capacity to support an additional $3 billion to $4 billion in revenue, with ongoing investments in key locations [34] Question: Can you discuss the implications of Q3 guidance and full-year guidance for Q4? - Management noted that while Q4 may see growth at 18%, the overall demand outlook remains strong, with higher confidence in customer forecasts [40] Question: What is the status of the 1.6T timing and its impact on future growth? - The company is ramping new programs and expects significant revenue contributions from these initiatives in 2026 and beyond [42][92] Question: How is pricing factoring into discussions with customers? - Pricing is a consideration, but the primary focus is on supply certainty and technology leadership [76] Question: What is the outlook for cash cycle improvements as CCS grows? - Management expressed confidence in cash generation and inventory management, anticipating ongoing improvements in cash cycle days [53] Question: Can you elaborate on the new program pipeline and opportunities with existing and new hyperscalers? - The company is focused on increasing share with existing hyperscalers and exploring new opportunities with digital natives [75]
Bitfarms Schedules Second Quarter 2025 Conference Call on August 12, 2025
Globenewswire· 2025-07-29 11:00
Group 1 - Bitfarms Ltd. will report its second quarter 2025 financial results on August 12 before the market opens [1] - A conference call will be hosted by management on the same day at 8:00 am EST [1] - All Q2 2025 materials will be available on the Bitfarms investor site prior to the call [1] Group 2 - Bitfarms is a North American energy and compute infrastructure company founded in 2017 [3] - The company operates 15 data centers across four countries: the United States, Canada, Argentina, and Paraguay [3] - Bitfarms focuses on vertically integrated data centers that mine Bitcoin [3]