SECOND QUARTER FY2025 EARNINGS PILLAR 1 MAY 8, 2025 SAFE HARBOR The information provided in this presentation may include forward-looking statements relating to future events or the future financial performance of the Company. Because such statements are subject to risks and uncertainties, actual results may differ materially from those expressed or implied by such forward-looking statements. Words such as "aims", "anticipates," "plans," "expects," "intends," "will," "potential," "hope" and similar expressi ...

Core Viewpoint - Lee Enterprises reported a quarterly loss of $2.07 per share, significantly worse than the Zacks Consensus Estimate of a loss of $0.58, indicating a substantial earnings surprise of -256.90% [1] Financial Performance - The company posted revenues of $137.38 million for the quarter ended March 2025, missing the Zacks Consensus Estimate by 3.63% and down from $146.55 million a year ago [2] - Over the last four quarters, Lee Enterprises has consistently failed to surpass consensus EPS and revenue estimates [2] Stock Performance - Lee Enterprises shares have declined approximately 45.1% since the beginning of the year, contrasting with the S&P 500's decline of -4.3% [3] - The stock currently holds a Zacks Rank 3 (Hold), suggesting it is expected to perform in line with the market in the near future [6] Earnings Outlook - The current consensus EPS estimate for the upcoming quarter is -$0.13 on revenues of $147.46 million, and for the current fiscal year, it is -$3.58 on revenues of $587.63 million [7] - The trend of earnings estimate revisions is mixed, which could change following the recent earnings report [6] Industry Context - The Publishing - Newspapers industry, to which Lee Enterprises belongs, is currently ranked in the top 38% of over 250 Zacks industries, indicating a relatively strong position [8]

Total Digital Revenue(1) of $73M represented 53% of total revenue Digital-Only subscription revenue increased 20% YOY(2) Amplified Digital® Agency revenue totaled $25M, or up 9% YOY(2) DAVENPORT, Iowa, May 08, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Lee Enterprises, Incorporated (NASDAQ: LEE), a digital-first subscription platform providing high quality, trusted, local news, information and a major platform for advertising in 72 markets, today reported preliminary second quarter fiscal 2025 financial results(3) for the pe ...

Industry Overview - The Zacks Containers - Paper and Packaging industry is experiencing weak demand due to lower consumer spending amid inflation, but pricing actions by industry players are expected to mitigate the impacts of supply-chain disruptions and elevated costs [1][4] - The industry is supported by rising e-commerce activities and increasing demand for sustainable packaging options due to environmental concerns [1][5] Market Dynamics - The industry has faced volume declines as consumers reduce spending and inventory levels, impacting top-line performance [4] - Supply-chain disruptions and higher costs for materials, labor, and transportation, along with tariffs, are adding pressure on margins [4] - Companies are implementing pricing strategies and cost-reduction actions to counter these challenges [4] E-commerce Impact - E-commerce accounted for over 19% of global retail sales in 2023, with revenues projected to reach $4.3 trillion by 2025, growing at a CAGR of 8% from 2025 to 2029 [5] - The U.S. online retail market is expected to exceed $1.5 trillion by 2026, while China's e-commerce market is projected to reach $2 trillion by 2027 [5] - The industry has significant exposure (over 60%) to consumer-oriented markets, ensuring stable demand for packaging solutions [5] Eco-Friendly Trends - There is a growing preference for biodegradable packaging materials driven by increased consumer awareness of environmental issues [6] - The industry is adopting new technologies and innovative products to meet this demand, including incorporating recycled content into production [6] Industry Performance - The Zacks Containers - Paper and Packaging industry ranks 149 out of 246 Zacks industries, placing it in the bottom 39% [8][9] - The industry has underperformed the S&P 500, declining 13.3% over the past year compared to the S&P 500's growth of 9.1% [10] Valuation Metrics - The industry is currently trading at a forward 12-month EV/EBITDA ratio of 19.76X, higher than the S&P 500's 12.88X and the Industrial Products sector's 19.30X [13] - Over the last five years, the industry has traded between 16.28X and 24.25X, with a median of 20.60X [16] Company Highlights - **Brambles (BXBLY)**: Reported a 1% year-over-year revenue increase to $4.9 billion, with expectations of 4-5% revenue growth in fiscal 2025 and underlying profit growth of 8-11% [17][18] - **AptarGroup (ATR)**: The Pharma segment is seeing healthy demand for drug delivery systems, with a focus on acquisitions to expand technology and market presence [22][23] - **Amcor (AMCR)**: Recently merged with Berry Global, expecting $260 million in pre-tax synergies in fiscal 2026 and projected annual cash flow exceeding $3 billion by FY28 [26][27]

New York Times (NYT) Q1 2025 Earnings Call May 07, 2025 08:00 AM ET Company Participants Anthony DiClemente - SVP - Investor RelationsMeredith Kopit Levien - President & CEOWilliam Bardeen - Executive VP & Chief Financial OfficerJason Bazinet - DirectorDouglas Arthur - Managing Director Conference Call Participants Benjamin Soff - AnalystThomas Yeh - AnalystDavid Karnovsky - Senior Research Analyst Operator Good morning, everyone, and welcome to the After today's presentation, there will be an opportunity t ...

New York Times (NYT) Q1 2025 Earnings Call May 07, 2025 08:00 AM ET Company Participants Anthony DiClemente - SVP - Investor RelationsMeredith Kopit Levien - President & CEOWilliam Bardeen - Executive VP & Chief Financial OfficerJason Bazinet - DirectorDouglas Arthur - Managing Director Conference Call Participants Benjamin Soff - AnalystThomas Yeh - AnalystDavid Karnovsky - Senior Research Analyst Operator Good morning, everyone, and welcome to the After today's presentation, there will be an opportunity t ...

New York Times (NYT) Q1 2025 Earnings Call May 07, 2025 09:00 AM ET Speaker0 Good morning, everyone, and welcome to the After today's presentation, there will be an opportunity to ask questions. Please also note today's event is being recorded. At this time, I'd like to turn the floor over to Anthony DiClemente, Senior Vice President, Investor Relations. Please go ahead. Speaker1 Thank you, and welcome to The New York Times Company's first quarter twenty twenty five earnings conference call. On the call tod ...

Financial Performance - Total revenues increased by 7.1% year-over-year, reaching $636 million in Q1 2025 compared to $594 million in Q1 2024[12] - Adjusted operating profit (AOP) grew by 21.9% year-over-year to approximately $93 million in Q1 2025, up from $76 million in Q1 2024[9, 12] - AOP margin increased by approximately 180 basis points year-over-year to 14.6% in Q1 2025[9] - Adjusted diluted earnings per share increased to $0.41 in Q1 2025, compared to $0.31 in Q1 2024, a 32.3% increase[12, 59] - Adjusted operating costs (AOC) grew by 4.9% year-over-year, primarily due to higher cost of revenue, product development, and adjusted general and administrative expenses[9, 40] Subscriber Growth - The company added approximately 250K net digital-only subscribers in Q1 2025, bringing the total subscriber count to 11.66 million[9, 14] - Bundle and multiproduct subscribers now constitute 49% of the company's total subscriber base, an increase from 48% in Q4 2024[9] Revenue Streams - Digital-only subscription revenues increased by 14.4% year-over-year due to growth in both digital subscribers and total digital-only ARPU[9, 28] - Total digital-only average revenue per user (ARPU) increased by 3.6% year-over-year to $9.54[9] - Digital advertising revenues increased by 12.4% year-over-year, driven by strong marketer demand and new advertising supply[9, 35]

Group 1 - Rayonier Advanced Materials reported a quarterly loss of $0.49 per share, significantly worse than the Zacks Consensus Estimate of a loss of $0.14, marking an earnings surprise of -250% [1] - The company posted revenues of $356 million for the quarter ended March 2025, missing the Zacks Consensus Estimate by 8.39%, and down from $388 million in the same quarter last year [2] - Rayonier Advanced Materials shares have declined approximately 48.4% year-to-date, contrasting with the S&P 500's decline of -3.9% [3] Group 2 - The current consensus EPS estimate for the upcoming quarter is $0.01 on revenues of $420.1 million, and for the current fiscal year, it is $0.11 on revenues of $1.67 billion [7] - The Paper and Related Products industry, to which Rayonier Advanced Materials belongs, is currently ranked in the top 20% of over 250 Zacks industries, indicating a favorable outlook compared to lower-ranked industries [8]

News Corporation (NWSA) is scheduled to report third-quarter fiscal 2025 results on May 8. The Zacks Consensus Estimate for revenues is pegged at $2.01 billion, indicating a decline of 16.84% from the year-ago quarter's levels. The consensus mark for earnings has remained steady at 19 cents per share in the past 30 days, indicating 72.73% growth year over year. The company's earnings beat the Zacks Consensus Estimate in three of the trailing four quarters while matching the same once, the average surprise b ...