Japan Equity Research May 26, 2025 Auto/Auto Parts/Tire Sector Head of Japan Equity Research Japan: Auto / Auto Parts / Tires Akira Kishimoto AC 813-6736-8646 akira.x.kishimoto@jpmorgan.com JPMorgan Securities Japan Co., Ltd. See the end pages of this presentation for analyst certification and important disclosures, including non-US analyst disclosures. J.P. Morgan does and seeks to do business with companies covered in its research reports. As a result, investors should be aware that the firm may have a co ...

Sealed Air (SEE) Q1 2025 Earnings Call May 06, 2025 10:00 AM ET Speaker0 Good day, and thank you for standing by. Welcome to the Sealed Air Q1 twenty twenty five Earnings Conference Call. At this time, all participants are in a listen only mode. After the speakers' presentation, there will be a question and answer session. To ask a question during the session, you will need to press 11 on your telephone. You will then hear an automated message advising your hand is raised. To withdraw your question, please ...

Group 1 - Investors have been disappointed by the lack of clarity on tariff impacts during the Q1 earnings season, with many companies citing broad uncertainty and adjusting their guidance ranges [1] - Companies are either widening or eliminating their earnings guidance due to the ongoing uncertainty surrounding tariffs [1] Group 2 - Gary Alexander has extensive experience in covering technology companies and advising startups, contributing to discussions on industry themes since 2017 [2] - His insights are featured in various web publications and are syndicated to popular trading apps like Robinhood [2]

Entergy (ETR) Q1 2025 Earnings Call April 29, 2025 04:16 PM ET Speaker0 Good morning. My name is Greg, and I will be your conference operator today. At this time, I would like to welcome everyone to the Entergy Corporation First Quarter Earnings Conference Call. All lines have been placed on mute to prevent any background noise. After the speakers' remarks, there will be a question and answer session. Thank you. I will now turn the call over to Liz Hunter, Vice President of Investor Relations for Entergy Co ...

Financial Data and Key Metrics Changes - The company reported adjusted earnings per share (EPS) of $0.82 for Q1 2025, maintaining guidance for a greater than 8% adjusted EPS compound annual growth rate [5][32] - Weather-adjusted retail sales growth was strong at 5.2%, with industrial sales increasing by 9.3% [33] Business Line Data and Key Metrics Changes - Industrial sales growth was driven by new customer additions and increased usage, reflecting a robust demand environment [33] - The company is executing a capital plan to support strong customer growth and improve reliability and resilience [9][10] Market Data and Key Metrics Changes - The Gulf South region remains attractive for industrial investments due to low power costs and robust infrastructure [8] - The company is in discussions for potential data center projects, with a pipeline in the five to 10 gigawatt range [9] Company Strategy and Development Direction - The company aims to create value for stakeholders, focusing on customer growth through new customer announcements and regulatory outcomes [5][6] - The company is exploring capacity upgrades at existing facilities and has plans for new nuclear facilities, indicating a long-term commitment to energy diversification [12][104] Management's Comments on Operating Environment and Future Outlook - Management expressed confidence in meeting 2025 guidance, citing strong customer interest and ongoing discussions with hyperscale developers [5][31] - The company believes tariff impacts are manageable, estimating a 1% impact on its $37 billion four-year capital plan [22][24] Other Important Information - The company is progressing on major projects, including the Orange County Advanced Power Station, which is 70% complete and on schedule [10] - Recent legislative changes in Arkansas and Texas are expected to facilitate faster recovery of costs and support economic development [19][20][108] Q&A Session Summary Question: Is Arkansas competitive for data centers? - Management believes Arkansas is now fully competitive and is engaging with potential customers [43][44] Question: Update on financing and equity needs? - There hasn't been a substantial change in equity timing, and credit metrics remain strong [45][46] Question: Drivers behind residential sales growth? - Residential sales are expected to grow about 1% for the full year, with overall sales projected at 5.5% [53] Question: Impact of macroeconomic uncertainty on industrial activity? - The company has seen over 5% growth in industrial sales for over 15 years, indicating resilience despite economic fluctuations [55] Question: Update on large load customer service timelines? - The company has positions in queues to provide generation to potential customers, with opportunities expected to ramp up in 2028 and 2029 [66] Question: Financial impacts of recent legislative changes? - Arkansas legislation allows for earlier recovery of costs, which will benefit customers, while Texas legislation focuses on risk management [108][109] Question: Changes in contracting strategy with large customers? - The company has not significantly changed its contracting strategy, leveraging existing frameworks to adapt to current market conditions [138]

Japan | Cosmetics, Household & Personal Care Discussion of Q1 Implications from China/US Following the Q1 briefing from L'Oreal, we think the US outlook remains uncertain, with weakness in particular in makeup. Key events include Q1 briefings on May 8 for Kao (4452 JP), May 9 for Kose (4922 JP), and May 12 for Shiseido (4911 JP). Following L'Oreal's Q1 briefing, we had discussions with David Hayes on the industry implications in Q2 and onwards. We think US makeup demand remains uncertain and weak. Key Q1 br ...

Marine Products (MPX) Q1 2025 Earnings Call April 24, 2025 08:00 AM ET Company Participants Michael Schmit - CFO, VP & Corporate SecretaryBen Palmer - President & CEO Operator Good morning, and thank you for joining us for the Marine Products Corporation's First Quarter twenty twenty five Earnings Conference Call. Today's call will be hosted by Ben Palmer, President and CEO and Mike Schmidt, Chief Financial Officer. At this time, all participants are in a listen only mode. Following the presentation, we wil ...