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Helen of Troy(HELE) - 2026 Q1 - Earnings Call Transcript
2025-07-10 14:00
Financial Data and Key Metrics Changes - Consolidated net sales decreased by 10.8% in Q1, with organic net sales declining by 17.3% excluding Olive and June [38][39] - Consolidated gross profit margin decreased by 160 basis points to 47.1%, primarily due to a shift towards lower price alternatives and elevated retail trade expenses [43] - GAAP operating loss for the quarter was $407 million, primarily due to noncash impairment charges [44] - Non-GAAP adjusted EPS was $0.41 compared to $0.99 in the same period last year, reflecting lower adjusted operating income and higher interest expense [45] Business Line Data and Key Metrics Changes - Home and Outdoor segment net sales declined by 10.3%, with approximately 6.7 percentage points driven by tariff-related disruption [40] - Beauty and Wellness segment net sales declined by 11.3%, with approximately 9.7 percentage points driven by tariff-related disruption [41] - Olive and June contributed incremental revenue of $26.8 million, helping to partially offset declines in other segments [42] Market Data and Key Metrics Changes - U.S. point of sale unit growth was observed in eight out of eleven key brands in Q1 [20] - Average price compression of 3% to 4% was noted in the U.S. business, indicating a trend of consumers trading down [19] - Strong category growth was reported in prestige hair liquids, air purifiers, and thermometry, with DTC revenue growth of 9% year over year [20] Company Strategy and Development Direction - The company is focusing on five key priorities: restoring confidence, improving go-to-market effectiveness, refocusing on innovation, leveraging brand strengths, and reinvigorating company culture [11][12][15] - A strategic shift towards dual sourcing and supplier diversification is being implemented to mitigate tariff impacts [35][52] - The company plans to implement average price increases across its portfolio in the range of 7% to 10% [59] Management's Comments on Operating Environment and Future Outlook - Management acknowledged that Q1 results were below expectations due to greater-than-anticipated tariff-related disruptions [17] - The macro environment remains uncertain with geopolitical friction, economic uncertainty, and shifting consumer behavior [16] - Management expects continued tariff-related disruptions into Q2 but believes these impacts are largely transitory [29] Other Important Information - The company ended Q1 with total debt of $871 million, a decrease of $46 million compared to the previous quarter [46] - Inventory levels are expected to increase to approximately $510 million to $520 million by the end of Q2, driven by seasonal inventory builds and the Olive and June acquisition [51] Q&A Session Summary Question: Pricing Plans and Elasticity - The company plans to implement average price increases of 7% to 10% across its portfolio, with individual items seeing increases up to 15% [59] - Conservative elasticity assumptions are being made due to the challenging environment [62] Question: Gross Margins and SG&A for Q2 - SG&A ratio is expected to decrease from around 45% in Q1 to approximately 39% in the latter half of the year [69] Question: Long-term Earnings Power - The company believes existing consensus estimates for the full year are reasonable, but the cadence of results has shifted due to tariff changes [75] - The majority of net mitigated unmitigated tariff impact will fall into Q2, with expectations for improvement in the second half of the year [76]
Oddity Finance LLC Announces Upsize and Pricing of $525 Million Offering of 0% Exchangeable Senior Notes Due 2030
Globenewswire· 2025-06-10 11:18
Core Viewpoint - Oddity Finance LLC, a subsidiary of ODDITY Tech Ltd, is pricing $525 million of 0% exchangeable senior notes due 2030, increasing from a previously announced offering size of $350 million [1][2] Group 1: Offering Details - The offering is expected to close on June 12, 2025, and will result in approximately $510.6 million in net proceeds after deducting initial purchasers' discounts [1] - The Issuer has granted initial purchasers an option to purchase an additional $75 million of notes within a 13-day period [1] - The notes will be senior, unsecured obligations and will not bear regular interest, maturing on June 15, 2030 [3] Group 2: Use of Proceeds - Net proceeds will be used for general corporate purposes, with no immediate plans for material acquisitions, but potential for strategic M&A in the future [2] - Approximately $55.3 million of the net proceeds will be allocated to capped call transactions [2] Group 3: Capped Call Transactions - Capped call transactions are designed to reduce potential dilution of ODDITY's Class A ordinary shares upon exchange of the notes [4] - The initial cap price for these transactions is set at $138.92 per share, representing a 100% premium over the last reported sale price [5] Group 4: Exchange and Redemption Terms - The notes are exchangeable at an initial rate of 10.8655 Class A ordinary shares per $1,000 principal amount, with an exchange price of approximately $92.03 per share, reflecting a 32.5% premium [9] - The Issuer may redeem the notes starting June 20, 2028, under specific conditions related to the stock price [10] Group 5: Company Overview - ODDITY is a consumer tech company focused on disrupting the beauty and wellness industries through digital-first brands, serving approximately 60 million users [16]
Oddity Finance LLC Announces Proposed $350 Million Offering of 0% Exchangeable Senior Notes Due 2030
Globenewswire· 2025-06-09 11:00
Group 1 - Oddity Finance LLC intends to offer $350 million of exchangeable senior notes due 2030, with an option for an additional $50 million, subject to market conditions [1][2] - The net proceeds from the offering will be used for general corporate purposes, including potential strategic M&A and capped call transactions [2][7] - The notes will be senior, unsecured obligations guaranteed by ODDITY and its subsidiary, with no regular interest and a maturity date of June 15, 2030 [3][9] Group 2 - Capped call transactions are expected to reduce potential dilution of ODDITY's Class A ordinary shares upon exchange of the notes [4][5] - The notes will be exchangeable for cash or ODDITY's Class A ordinary shares, with specific conditions for exchange prior to March 15, 2030 [9][10] - The issuer may redeem the notes starting June 20, 2028, under certain conditions related to the stock price [10][11] Group 3 - As of March 31, 2025, ODDITY had $257 million in cash and an undrawn $200 million credit line, indicating strong liquidity [7] - ODDITY is a consumer tech company focused on disrupting the beauty and wellness industries through digital-first brands and AI-driven solutions [16]
European Wax Center(EWCZ) - 2025 Q1 - Earnings Call Transcript
2025-05-14 13:02
Financial Data and Key Metrics Changes - System wide sales for Q1 fiscal 2025 reached $225.9 million, a 2.1% increase from $221.4 million in the previous year, driven by the shift in the Easter holiday and payment timing [6][23] - Same store sales grew by 70 basis points, but adjusting for the Easter shift, it would have been approximately flat [23] - Adjusted EBITDA increased by 7.2% to $18.8 million from $17.5 million, with an adjusted EBITDA margin rising to 36.5% from 33.7% [25] - Adjusted net income rose by 10.3% to $9.5 million from $8.6 million [26] Business Line Data and Key Metrics Changes - Total revenue decreased by approximately $400,000 or 90 basis points to $51.4 million, primarily due to lower retail and wholesale product revenue [24] - The company ended Q1 with 1,062 centers, representing a 1% growth year over year, with five gross openings and ten closures, resulting in five net center closures [22] Market Data and Key Metrics Changes - The company is experiencing stable trends in mature center transactions year to date, with expectations for flat to positive same store sales growth [29][82] - The macroeconomic environment remains uncertain, but the core guest base has shown resilience [81] Company Strategy and Development Direction - The company aims to focus on driving sales, improving profitability, and reigniting unit growth, emphasizing the importance of a strong marketing engine and franchisee support [9][10][19] - A more sophisticated development approach is being implemented, focusing on profitable expansion and identifying underpenetrated trade areas for future growth [18] - The company is actively exploring alternative sourcing options to mitigate tariff impacts on product costs [31][32] Management's Comments on Operating Environment and Future Outlook - Management acknowledges the uncertain consumer backdrop and supply chain environment but remains confident in the fundamentals of the business model [7][28] - The outlook for 2025 is reiterated, with expectations for system wide sales between $940 million and $960 million, and same store sales expected to be flat to positive 2% [30][34] Other Important Information - The company has made significant progress in assembling a new executive team to execute strategic priorities [20] - The marketing strategy is being refined to better target high-value guests and improve guest engagement [12][14] Q&A Session Summary Question: Can you talk about the game plan going forward and the potential tariff impact? - Management is pleased with progress and sees stability in the business, with no material changes in promotional activity expected [41][44] - The company is actively exploring alternative sourcing options to manage tariff exposure [46][47] Question: What are you hearing from franchisees regarding center closures? - Franchisees are passionate about the brand, and the company is focused on building strong partnerships to improve profitability and minimize closures [50][52] Question: Can you provide insight into the increase in capital investment? - The increase is primarily due to inflationary pressures rather than fundamental changes in the business model [60] Question: What are the key themes for the upcoming franchise convention? - The convention will cover a full situation assessment, opportunities, and a plan to maximize potential [62] Question: How do you prioritize marketing and franchisee execution? - The primary focus is on the marketing funnel and franchisee execution, with ongoing efforts to improve guest experience and profitability [100][101] Question: What is the strategy for dealing with higher input prices due to tariffs? - The company is evaluating all options, including potential price adjustments, but aims to manage costs effectively without compromising the brand [112]
Waldencast plc Announces First Quarter Fiscal 2025 Results Conference Call and Webcast
Globenewswire· 2025-05-06 20:05
Core Points - Waldencast plc is set to release its First Quarter Fiscal 2025 results on May 13, 2025, after the U.S. market closes [1] - A conference call to discuss these results will take place on May 14, 2025, at 8:30 am ET, with participation details provided for investors and analysts [2] Company Overview - Waldencast aims to establish a global best-in-class beauty and wellness operating platform by developing, acquiring, and scaling purpose-driven brands [3] - The company's brand-led business model focuses on customer proximity, business agility, and market responsiveness while preserving each brand's unique identity [3] - The initial step towards this vision involved the business combination with Obagi Medical and Milk Makeup, allowing brands to leverage operational scale and expertise in managing global beauty brands [3]
It's Not Too Late to Jump on These Under-the-Radar Momentum Plays
MarketBeat· 2025-05-06 13:32
Core Viewpoint - Momentum investing strategies focus on stocks with price increases, aiming to identify targets for potential upside while considering various timeframes [1] Group 1: Oddity Tech - Oddity Tech Ltd. is a tech company in the beauty and wellness sector, recently achieving a share price of $64.02, with a 52-week range of $30.34 to $65.90 and a P/E ratio of 38.85 [2][3] - The company reported a 70% increase in share price over the last month and a 53% year-to-date increase, surpassing earnings expectations by six cents and achieving a 27% year-over-year revenue growth [3][4] - Oddity's IL MAKIAGE brand is a key driver, with a goal of reaching $1 billion in revenue by 2028, while expanding into European markets despite heavy exposure to the U.S. market [5] Group 2: NeoGenomics - NeoGenomics Inc., a cancer and cytogenetics testing service provider, has a current share price of $8.08, with a 52-week range of $6.08 to $19.12 and a price target suggesting over 85% upside potential [6][7] - The company experienced a 22% share price increase from April 30 to May 5, following a period of decline due to a disappointing earnings report [7][8] - NeoGenomics raised its full-year 2025 guidance and completed the acquisition of Pathline, which is expected to enhance its geographical reach and service portfolio [8] Group 3: Comfort Systems USA - Comfort Systems USA Inc. is a mechanical and electrical services provider with a current share price of $433.79, a 52-week range of $272.93 to $553.09, and a unanimous Buy rating from analysts [9][10] - The company has seen a 40% increase in share price over the last month, driven by a significant backlog growth of nearly $1 billion due to the CHIPS Act and data center investments [10][11] - Anticipated revenue growth for 2025 is expected to be in double digits, potentially benefiting from U.S. manufacturing restoration efforts [11]
ODDITY Tech Reports Record First Quarter Results, Raises Full Year Outlook
Globenewswire· 2025-04-29 20:05
Core Insights - ODDITY Tech Ltd. reported strong financial results for Q1 2025, exceeding expectations across all metrics and raising its full-year outlook [2][3][9] - The beauty industry is undergoing significant transformation, with a shift towards online shopping and high-performance products, which ODDITY is well-positioned to capitalize on [2][5] Financial Performance - Q1 2025 net revenue reached $268 million, a 27% increase year-over-year from $212 million in Q1 2024 [4][6] - Gross profit for Q1 2025 was $201 million, up 29% from $156 million in the same quarter last year, with a gross margin of 74.9% [4][6] - Adjusted EBITDA for Q1 2025 was $52 million, representing a 9% increase from $48 million in Q1 2024 [6][31] - Net income for Q1 2025 was $38 million, compared to $33 million in Q1 2024, with an adjusted net income of $42 million [4][6] Operational Highlights - ODDITY achieved double-digit revenue growth for its brands IL MAKIAGE and SpoiledChild [5] - The company is accelerating its international expansion and progressing towards the launch of Brand 3 in Q3 and Q4 of 2025 [5][9] - ODDITY generated $87 million in free cash flow and maintained a strong balance sheet with $257 million in cash and no outstanding debt as of March 31, 2025 [5][7] Financial Outlook - ODDITY raised its 2025 financial outlook, now expecting net revenue between $790 million and $798 million, reflecting a year-over-year growth of 22% to 23% [9][11] - The company anticipates a gross margin of approximately 71% and adjusted EBITDA between $157 million and $161 million for the full year [11][12] - For Q2 2025, ODDITY projects net revenue between $235 million and $239 million, with a gross margin of 70.5% [12]
Oddity Tech .(ODD) - Prospectus(update)
2023-07-17 10:22
TABLE OF CONTENTS As filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on July 17, 2023. Registration No. 333-272890 UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 Amendment No. 2 to FORM F-1 REGISTRATION STATEMENT UNDER THE SECURITIES ACT OF 1933 ODDITY Tech Ltd. (Exact Name of Registrant as Specified in its Charter) 2844 (Primary Standard Industrial Classification Code Number) Not applicable (I.R.S. Employer Identification No.) State of Israel (State or Other Jurisdiction of Incor ...
Oddity Tech .(ODD) - Prospectus(update)
2023-07-10 11:16
TABLE OF CONTENTS As filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on July 10, 2023. Registration No. 333-272890 UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 Amendment No. 1 to FORM F-1 REGISTRATION STATEMENT UNDER THE SECURITIES ACT OF 1933 ODDITY Tech Ltd. (Exact Name of Registrant as Specified in its Charter) State of Israel (State or Other Jurisdiction of Incorporation or Organization) 2844 (Primary Standard Industrial Classification Code Number) Not applicable (I.R.S. Emp ...