24 February 2026 | 9:55PM HKT Equity Research CHINA INDUSTRIAL TECH Cost inflation pressures 1Q26 margins; export-aligned names poised for better recovery ahead We revise our sector FY25-FY28E EPS by -27% to +4% and TP forecasts by -8% to +4% (-3% on average). Our changes primarily reflect the impact of raw material cost trends, partially offset by delayed pricing pass-through to customers and those with a higher sales mix from developed markets (DM). Specifically, we have cut 1-2Q26E EPS by up to -18% for ...

Novanta (NasdaqGS:NOVT) Q4 2025 Earnings call February 24, 2026 08:00 AM ET Company ParticipantsMatthijs Glastra - Chair and CEORay Nash - Corporate Finance LeaderRobert Buckley - CFOConference Call ParticipantsBrian Drab - Equity Research AnalystLee Jagoda - Equity Research AnalystRob Mason - Managing Director and Senior Research AnalystOperatorAlso note, today's event is being recorded. At this time, I'd like to turn the conference call over to Ray Nash, Corporate Finance Leader for Novanta. Please go ahe ...

Novanta (NasdaqGS:NOVT) Q4 2025 Earnings call February 24, 2026 08:00 AM ET Company ParticipantsMatthijs Glastra - Chair and CEORay Nash - Corporate Finance LeaderRobert Buckley - CFOConference Call ParticipantsBrian Drab - Equity Research AnalystLee Jagoda - Equity Research AnalystRob Mason - Managing Director and Senior Research AnalystOperatorAlso note, today's event is being recorded. At this time, I'd like to turn the conference call over to Ray Nash, Corporate Finance Leader for Novanta. Please go ahe ...

Novanta (NasdaqGS:NOVT) Q4 2025 Earnings call February 24, 2026 08:00 AM ET Speaker3Also note, today's event is being recorded. At this time, I'd like to turn the conference call over to Ray Nash, Corporate Finance Leader for Novanta. Please go ahead.Speaker4Thank you very much. Good morning, and welcome to Novanta's fourth quarter and full year 2025 earnings conference call. This is Ray Nash, Corporate Finance Leader for Novanta. With me on today's call is our Chair and Chief Executive Officer, Matthijs Gl ...

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PresentationSo I appreciate you both being here. And Blake, I think you had a couple of prepared remarks for us.Great. Well, thanks, everyone, for being here. It's my pleasure to have up next, Rockwell Automation. We've got Blake Moret, Chairman and CEO; and also as Matheus Bulho, SVP of the Software & Control segment. So obviously, a very topical point of discussion around software right now.Blake MoretPresident, Chairman & CEO Yes. Great. Thanks, Julian. So I know a lot of you have followed the name for a ...

Rockwell Automation Conference Call Summary Company Overview - **Company**: Rockwell Automation - **Key Executives**: Blake Moret (Chairman and CEO), Matheus Bulho (SVP of Software and Control Segment) [1][4] Core Industry Insights - **Industry Focus**: Automation and digital transformation in manufacturing [6] - **Market Position**: Rockwell is the most used technology in American manufacturing [5] Financial Performance and Growth Outlook - **Resilience**: Rockwell has become more resilient over the past few years, with a focus on operational excellence and expanding margins [4][5] - **Annual Recurring Revenue**: Comprises over 10% of total revenue, driven by software and high-value services [4][36] - **Growth Projections**: - Current guidance for organic growth is 4% at the midpoint, with potential upward pressure towards 5%-8% [10][11] - Strong double-digit growth expected in earnings [10] - **Market Segments**: Growth noted in e-commerce, warehouse automation, life sciences, and data centers [6][12] Key Market Trends - **Customer Sentiment**: Positive sentiment among customers, with increased orders expected across various verticals [12][14] - **CapEx Intentions**: Notable CapEx announcements across both traditional and newer industries, indicating a potential recovery in short-cycle industrial activity [14][15] - **Lifecycle Services**: Strong Book-to-Bill Ratio of 1.16, with expectations for improved demand as comparables ease [18] Product and Technology Developments - **Logix Growth**: Over 20% year-over-year growth in Logix products, particularly strong in North America [22][23] - **Software Integration**: Software is closely integrated with hardware, enhancing value in mission-critical applications [36][37] - **R&D Investment**: Approximately 8% of total revenue allocated to R&D, with a focus on new product introductions [26] Challenges and Strategic Responses - **Supply Chain Management**: No current issues with chip availability; proactive inventory management in response to past supply chain crises [44][48] - **Pricing Strategy**: Expectation of continued price realization to cover inflation and capture product value [51][54] - **Margin Goals**: Targeting operating margins in the low to mid-twenties, with incremental improvements expected [56] Emerging Technologies - **Humanoid Robots**: Limited near-term application in manufacturing; focus remains on mobile robots and automation solutions [60][64] Conclusion - Rockwell Automation is positioned for growth with a strong focus on operational excellence, market expansion, and technological integration, while navigating challenges in supply chain and pricing strategies. The company remains optimistic about its growth trajectory across various sectors, particularly in automation and digital transformation.

Summary of Emerson Electric FY Conference Call (February 17, 2026) Company Overview - **Company**: Emerson Electric (NYSE: EMR) - **Key Executives**: Lal Karsanbhai (President and CEO), Mike Baughman (CFO) Key Industry Insights - **Order Intake**: Strong end to the calendar year with trailing 3-month orders at 9% and trailing 12-month orders at 6% [3][4] - **Backlog**: Increased by 9% in the quarter, indicating confidence in executing the company's plan [3] - **Growth Vectors**: Significant strength in power generation, LNG, semiconductor growth, life sciences, and aerospace and defense [3][14] - **Geographic Growth**: Concentrated in the United States, Arabian Peninsula, Brazil, Japan, and Southeast Asia [3] Financial Performance - **Power Generation**: Ovation business up 74% in the quarter; total power business up 20% [14] - **MRO Orders**: Mid-single-digit range, supportive of ongoing business growth [4][12] - **Software Renewal Impact**: 2% drag from software renewal dynamic in the first half, underlying growth expected at 4%-6% [12][13] - **ACV Growth**: Grew 9% in the first quarter; expected high single-digit growth in the second quarter [38] Market Challenges - **China and Europe**: No expected recovery in China; weak market conditions in Europe [6] - **Automotive Sector**: Weakness noted in the U.S. automotive market, reflecting a global trend [18] - **Chemical Industry**: Bulk chemicals facing overcapacity issues, expected to take 6-12 months to correct [18][25] Strategic Focus - **Investment in LNG**: Over 50% of global LNG installations run by DeltaV; significant growth opportunities in this sector [28][29] - **AI Integration**: Emerson's software is designed to integrate AI applications, focusing on deep domain expertise and mission-critical applications [30][31][33] - **Pricing Power**: 2.5 points of pricing power expected; ability to manage price increases effectively [44][46] Future Outlook - **Capital Deployment**: Focus on returning cash to shareholders through dividends and share repurchases; potential for bolt-on acquisitions in key verticals [61][62] - **Profitability Improvement**: Expected 240 basis points of margin improvement; confidence in achieving 40% operating leverage in the future [55][58] Additional Insights - **Customer Demand**: Strong demand for AI applications embedded in existing software offerings [33][34] - **Market Positioning**: Emerson's technology positioned well to serve heavily regulated industries, providing a competitive advantage [31][32] - **Innovation**: Continuous innovation in test and measurement and other verticals to maintain market leadership [22][24] This summary encapsulates the key points discussed during the conference call, highlighting Emerson Electric's performance, market conditions, strategic focus, and future outlook.

Group 1: Manufacturing Investments - A wave of new manufacturing projects across the U.S. indicates continued capital investment, with companies committing around $1 billion in new facilities and expansions [1] - Manufacturers are breaking ground on large-scale plants from North Carolina to Texas, expected to create thousands of jobs while reshoring or expanding domestic production capacity [1] Group 2: John Deere Developments - Deere & Co. plans to open two new facilities: a distribution center in Hebron, Indiana, and a $70 million excavator factory in Kernersville, North Carolina [2] - The Indiana distribution center is expected to create about 150 jobs and enhance parts logistics nationwide, while the North Carolina plant will employ over 150 people and shift production of next-generation excavators from Japan to the U.S. [3] - This excavator factory is part of Deere's commitment to invest $20 billion in U.S. manufacturing over the next decade [3] Group 3: Echodyne Expansion - Radar manufacturer Echodyne is investing $40 million in a new 86,350-square-foot manufacturing facility in Kirkland, Washington, designed to produce over 30,000 radars annually [4] - The facility is expected to employ more than 200 workers at full capacity, with production scheduled to begin in summer 2026 [4][5] Group 4: Applied Optoelectronics Initiatives - Applied Optoelectronics Inc. (AOI) has broken ground on a 210,000-square-foot manufacturing facility in Sugar Land, Texas, to support production of optical networking products for AI data centers and broadband networks [6] - AOI plans to increase its investment in the project and headquarters from $150 million to potentially $300 million by the end of next year, committing to create 500 local jobs tied to automated production lines [7] Group 5: Sanko Texas Corp. Establishment - Sanko Texas Corp., a subsidiary of a Japanese plastics manufacturer, plans to build a nearly $40 million plant on a 43.7-acre site in San Antonio [8]

Group 1: Industry Trends - The high-tech manufacturing PMI is at 52.0%, indicating a sustained positive development trend in related industries such as electronics, software, and communication services [1] - Policies aimed at boosting domestic demand are being implemented, including a focus on promoting consumption of durable goods like automobiles and home appliances [1] - There is a shift from "involution" competition to value-oriented competition, creating investment opportunities in sectors like energy metals and specialty steel [1] Group 2: Investment Opportunities - The top five sectors with net inflows include shipbuilding, military industry, film and television, automotive parts, and semiconductors [1] - The leading concepts with net inflows are military groups, liquid-cooled servers, large fund concepts, drones, and Tencent-related stocks [1] - The top ten individual stocks with net inflows include Light Media, Bona Film Group, Invec, Daily Interaction, Hailanxin, China Shipbuilding, Huafeng Technology, Northern Huachuang, Zhongji Xuchuang, and Wangsu Technology [1] Group 3: AI and Technology Developments - The AI healthcare market in China is projected to reach 97.6 billion yuan by 2028, with significant applications in areas like consultation and medical report generation [3] - The global AI computing power center is experiencing explosive growth, leading to a scarcity of transformers, with delivery times in the U.S. extending from 50 weeks to 127 weeks [3] - Domestic large model manufacturers are leveraging major holiday events to enhance user engagement and accelerate commercialization in AI applications [5] Group 4: Market Overview - The overall market trend is weak, with limited new capital entering and a weak profit-making effect [7] - The Shanghai Composite Index saw a nearly 20% increase over the past year, but the market remains challenging for traders [11] - The valuation metrics indicate that the stock market is relatively low compared to historical averages, with the overall A-share index PE at 23.3 [11]