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Waldencast (WALD) Q4 2024 Earnings Call March 19, 2025 08:30 AM ET Company Participants Allison Malkin - PartnerMichel Brousset - Founder, CEO & DirectorManuel Manfredi - Chief Financial OfficerAlec Legg - Vice President , Equity ResearchJonna Kim - DirectorAshley Helgans - Senior Vice PresidentLinda Bolton Weiser - Managing DirectorOlivia Tong - Managing Director Operator Greetings. Welcome to the WaldenCast Fourth Quarter and Fiscal Year twenty twenty four Earnings Call. At this time, all participants are ...

Ulta Beauty (ULTA) Q4 2025 Earnings Call March 13, 2025 04:30 PM ET Company Participants Kiley Rawlins - SVP - Investor RelationsKecia Steelman - President & CEOPaula Oyibo - Chief Financial OfficerDana Telsey - CEO and Chief Research OfficerLorraine Hutchinson - Managing DirectorMichael Binetti - Senior Managing DirectorSimeon Gutman - Managing DirectorSteven Forbes - Senior Managing DirectorAshley Helgans - Senior Vice President Conference Call Participants Adrienne Yih - Managing Director, Consumer Discr ...

Core Insights - The report titled "Skin Care Path to Purchase: Engagement, Opportunity, Research" provides a comprehensive analysis of the skin care market, focusing on consumer behavior and purchasing trends [1][2][3] - It utilizes the Voice of the Consumer: Beauty Survey to gather insights on global beauty routines and skin care habits [2][3] Market Overview - The report outlines the size and dynamics of the Beauty and Personal Care market, identifying key trends, emerging markets, and significant industry challenges [3] - It highlights the competitive landscape, detailing leading companies and brands within the skin care sector [3][6] Consumer Insights - Insights from the Voice of the Consumer: Beauty Survey reveal current consumer preferences and behaviors in the skin care category [2][3] - The report emphasizes the importance of understanding consumer engagement and the purchase journey in the beauty sector [2][3] Strategic Analysis - The report provides strategic analysis of factors influencing the market, including product innovations, packaging advancements, and economic or lifestyle changes [3] - It discusses the differentiation between premium and mass/masstige segments, as well as the evolution of new beauty concepts [3][6] Forecast and Trends - Five-year forecasts are included to illustrate expected market developments and identify growth sectors [6] - The report covers various product categories within the beauty and personal care market, such as skin care, hair care, and men's grooming [6]

Financial Data and Key Metrics Changes - Consolidated net sales for Q1 2025 were $938 million, an increase of 0.7% year-over-year, despite a $6 million headwind from foreign currency translation [26] - Consolidated comparable sales grew by 1.6%, reflecting continued momentum across both Sally Beauty and BSG segments [26] - Gross margin expanded by 60 basis points to 50.8%, primarily due to reduced shrink and lower distribution and freight costs [27] - Adjusted operating margin increased by 50 basis points to 8.4%, and adjusted diluted EPS rose by 10% to $0.43 compared to the previous year [28] Business Line Data and Key Metrics Changes - Sally Beauty segment net sales increased by 0.4% to $525 million, with comparable sales up 1.7%, driven by strong growth in hair color and digital marketplaces [29] - BSG segment net sales rose by 1.1% to $412 million, with comparable sales increasing by 1.4%, supported by expanded distribution and product innovation [32] - Gross margin for Sally Beauty improved by 100 basis points to 59.6%, while BSG's gross margin increased by 30 basis points to 39.7% [31][33] Market Data and Key Metrics Changes - Global e-commerce sales reached $99 million, up 9% year-over-year, representing 11% of total net sales [26] - Sally e-commerce sales grew by 18% year-over-year, while BSG e-commerce sales were up 14% [29][32] Company Strategy and Development Direction - The company is focused on enhancing customer centricity, growing high-margin own brands, and amplifying innovation [8] - A brand refresh for Sally is underway, with a pilot store refresh in Orlando showing positive initial customer responses [9] - The Fuel for Growth program is expected to generate cumulative gross margin and SG&A benefits of approximately $70 million in fiscal 2025 [16] Management's Comments on Operating Environment and Future Outlook - Management noted a choppy start to Q2 due to factors like flu season and weather, leading to guidance of approximately flat comparable sales [7] - Confidence remains in achieving full-year comps in the range of flat to up 2% [8] - The company is optimistic about the trajectory of the business, with strong customer loyalty in the color segment [66] Other Important Information - The company ended the quarter with $106 million in cash and no outstanding borrowings under its revolving credit line [34] - Inventory levels remained healthy at slightly over $1 billion, essentially flat compared to last year [35] Q&A Session Summary Question: Dynamics of Sally relative to DSG and comp trajectory - Management acknowledged known headwinds for BSG and noted that traffic trends have been uneven, but they remain optimistic about the overall trajectory of the business [40][41] Question: Full year guidance and operating margin cadence - Management confirmed they are within the guidance range and highlighted the potential for upside due to ongoing strategic initiatives [48][50] Question: Promotional environment and gross margins - Management indicated that promotional levels were relatively flat year-over-year and that they are strategically managing promotions to drive volume [56][58] Question: Innovation in the market and traffic pacing - Management reported robust innovation in the hair and health space and noted that demand remains healthy, particularly in the color business [61][66] Question: Macroeconomic pressures and tariff exposure - Management discussed the impact of macro pressures and confirmed limited exposure to tariffs, with strategies in place to mitigate potential impacts [80][81]

Coty, Inc. (NYSE:COTY) Q2 2025 Results Conference Call February 11, 2025 7:30 AM ET Company Participants Olga Levinson - Senior Vice President of Investor Relations Sue Nabi - Chief Executive Officer Laurent Mercier - Chief Financial Officer Olga Levinson Hello, everyone. This is Olga Levinson, Coty's Senior Vice President of Investor Relations. Thank you for joining us today for the prepared remarks portion of Coty's Second Quarter Fiscal 2025 Earnings. On Tuesday, February 11, 2025, at approximately 8:00 ...