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Bri-Chem Announces 2025 First Quarter Financial Results
Newsfile· 2025-05-15 23:47
Edmonton, Alberta--(Newsfile Corp. - May 15, 2025) - Bri-Chem Corp. (TSX: BRY) ("Bri-Chem" or "Company"), a leading North American oilfield chemical distribution and blending company, is pleased to announce its 2025 first quarter financial results.Three months endedMarch 31Change(in '000s except per share amounts)20252024$%Financial performanceSales$19,909$21,371$(1,462)(7%)Adjusted EBITDA(1)465(443)908(205%)As a % of revenue2%-2% Operating (loss) (23)(144)121(84%)Adjusted net (loss) (1)(618)(1,767)1,149( ...
FSI ANNOUNCES FIRST QUARTER, 2025 FINANCIAL RESULTS
Globenewswire· 2025-05-15 21:00
A CONFERENCE CALL IS SCHEDULED FOR FRIDAY, MAY 16, 2025, 11:00AM EASTERN TIME SEE DIAL IN NUMBER BELOW TABER, ALBERTA, May 15, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- FLEXIBLE SOLUTIONS INTERNATIONAL, INC. (NYSE Amex: FSI), is the developer and manufacturer of biodegradable polymers for oil extraction, detergent ingredients and water treatment as well as crop nutrient availability chemistry. Flexible Solutions also manufactures biodegradable and environmentally safe water and energy conservation technologies. FSI is also ...
Origin Materials(ORGN) - 2025 Q1 - Earnings Call Presentation
2025-05-15 20:16
First Quarter 2025 Earnings Call Enabling the world's transition to sustainable materials May 15, 2025 ( ) COMPANY OVERVIEW FORWARD LOOKING STATEMENTS AND DISCLAIMERS FORWARD-LOOKING STATEMENTS. This presentation and the accompanying oral presentation have been prepared by Origin Materials, Inc. ("Origin") for informational purposes only and not for any other purpose. Certain statements included in this presentation that are not historical facts are forward-looking statements for purposes of the safe harbor ...
FMC (FMC) Conference Transcript
2025-05-15 14:30
FMC (FMC) Conference May 15, 2025 09:30 AM ET Speaker0 We will do our next session here. It's with FMC, of course, pure play crop protection chemicals producer. Happy to have with us today the CFO, Andrew Sandifer and Pierre Brondeau, CEO. We had a nice dinner last night with a lot of investors. So we're going to pick up the conversation today. If you want to ask any questions, again, submit on the app. Maybe Pierre, Andrew, we could start off by you've labeled this as kind of a reset year or the first half ...
DOW Stock Down 22% in 3 Months: Should You Buy the Dip?
ZACKS· 2025-05-15 12:10
Core Viewpoint - Dow Inc.'s shares have declined by 22% over the past three months due to soft end-market demand and pricing pressures in a challenging macroeconomic environment [1] Group 1: Stock Performance - Dow has underperformed compared to the Zacks Chemicals Diversified industry's decline of 16.6% and the S&P 500's fall of 4.3% in the same period [2] - The stock has been trading below the 200-day simple moving average (SMA) since October 7, 2024, indicating a bearish trend [5][7] Group 2: Demand Challenges - Demand softness in Europe and China is impacting Dow, with lower consumer spending and weak construction and manufacturing activities [9] - The infrastructure end market, including residential construction, remains weak, and inflationary pressures are affecting demand in consumer durables [10] Group 3: Pricing Pressures - Dow's Performance Materials & Coatings unit is facing weak siloxane prices due to supply additions in Asia, which have negatively impacted sales [11] Group 4: Growth and Cost Management - Dow is focused on high-return growth projects and cost actions, expecting to deliver approximately $6 billion in cash support through infrastructure asset sales and cost savings [13] - The company plans to cut costs by $1 billion, including a workforce reduction of around 1,500 roles globally [13] Group 5: Financial Health - Dow has a strong balance sheet with over $11 billion in liquidity and has returned $2.5 billion to shareholders in 2024 [14] - The company offers a healthy dividend yield of 9.1%, which is perceived as safe and reliable despite a high payout ratio of 239% [15] Group 6: Earnings Estimates - The Zacks Consensus Estimate for Dow's 2025 earnings has been revised downward over the past 60 days, indicating declining earnings prospects [16] Group 7: Valuation - Dow is currently trading at a forward P/E of 43X, representing a 138% premium compared to the industry average of 18.07X [17]
Koppers Earnings Beat, Revenues Fall Short of Estimates in Q1
ZACKS· 2025-05-15 12:10
Core Viewpoint - Koppers Holdings Inc. reported a loss of $13.9 million or 68 cents per share for Q1 2025, contrasting with a profit of $13 million or 59 cents per share in the same quarter last year. Adjusted earnings were 71 cents per share, up from 62 cents year-over-year and exceeding the Zacks Consensus Estimate of 56 cents [1][2]. Financial Performance - Revenues for Koppers in Q1 2025 were $456.5 million, down approximately 8% year-over-year, missing the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $488 million [2]. - The company ended the quarter with cash and cash equivalents of $33.3 million, a decrease of around 24% from the previous quarter. Long-term debt increased to $975.9 million, up about 5% sequentially [5]. Segment Highlights - The Railroad and Utility Products and Services (RUPS) segment saw sales rise about 4% year-over-year to $235 million, surpassing the consensus estimate of $230 million, driven by increased volumes and price rises [3]. - The Performance Chemicals (PC) segment recorded sales of $120.9 million, down around 20% year-over-year, falling short of the consensus estimate of $139 million due to reduced volumes [4]. - Sales from the Carbon Materials and Chemicals (CMC) division fell approximately 18% year-over-year to $100.6 million, missing the consensus estimate of $119 million, attributed to lower volumes and reduced prices [4]. Outlook - Koppers anticipates sales for 2025 to be in the range of $2 billion to $2.2 billion, slightly lower than the previous expectation of $2.17 billion, considering the competitive landscape and global economic conditions. The company expects adjusted EBITDA to be around $280 million and adjusted earnings per share to be $4.75 for 2025 [6]. - Capital expenditures are projected at $65 million for the year, with operating cash flows expected to be $150 million in 2025 [7]. Stock Performance - Koppers' shares have declined by 31.7% over the past year, compared to a 25.4% decline in the Zacks Chemicals Diversified industry [8].
Hawkins(HWKN) - 2025 Q4 - Earnings Call Presentation
2025-05-14 21:13
Nasdaq: HWKN FISCAL 2025, QUARTER 4 Investor Presentation Published: May 14, 2025 FORWARD-LOOKING STATEMENTS The information contained in this presentation includes "forward-looking statements" which reflect management's expectations or beliefs as of the date of this presentation. Hawkins, Inc. cautions that actual future results could differ materially from the forward-looking statements in this presentation. Actual results may be affected by many important factors including risks and uncertainties identif ...
Innospec's Earnings Surpass Estimates in Q1, Revenues Miss
ZACKS· 2025-05-14 13:20
Innospec Inc. (IOSP) recorded a profit of $32.8 million or $1.31 per share in first-quarter 2025, down from a profit of $41.4 million or $1.65 per share in the year-ago quarter.Barring one-time items, earnings came in at $1.42 per share, down from $1.75 per share a year ago. It topped the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $1.40.The company’s revenues fell roughly 12% year over year to $440.8 million in the quarter. It missed the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $459.3 million. IOSP saw strong results in the Fuel Speci ...
The Agfa-Gevaert Group in Q1 2025: adjusted EBITDA stable versus Q1 2024 – improved mix and good cost control compensated for film market decline
Globenewswire· 2025-05-14 05:45
Regulated information May 14, 2025 - 7:45 a.m. CET The Agfa-Gevaert Group in Q1 2025: adjusted EBITDA stable versus Q1 2024 – improved mix and good cost control compensated for film market decline Group performance: continued success of the strategic transformation Improved sales mix between growth engines and mature businesses and good cost control compensated for the negative impact of the market decline for traditional filmAdjusted EBITDA stable versus last year at 2 million euro in a seasonally wea ...
Cabot: Uphill Battle Remains Following Q2 Earnings Release
Seeking Alpha· 2025-05-13 15:31
Group 1 - The last analysis on Cabot Corporation (NYSE: CBT) occurred in late January, resulting in a downgrade to a 'Hold' rating due to muted growth rates and poor near-term EPS revisions [1] - The company operates in the specialty chemicals and performance materials sector, focusing on undervalued profitable stocks with strong balance sheets and minimal debt [1] Group 2 - The investment strategy includes writing calls against positions to generate additional income, with risk management controlled through position sizing and trailing stop losses [1]