Centerline also names its annual Drive It Forward Scholarship winner and Driver of the Year.TACOMA, Wash., May 8, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- TrueBlue (NYSE: TBI), a leading provider of specialized workforce solutions, and its transportation staffing leader, Centerline Drivers, are proud to introduce the inaugural Respect the Drive Customer Awards, honoring industry-leading businesses that set the standard in safety, driver culture, and inclusivity. This new recognition program is an expansion of Centerline's long ...

DHI Group (DHX) Q1 2025 Earnings Call May 07, 2025 05:00 PM ET Company Participants Todd Kehrli - PartnerArt Zeile - President , CEO & DirectorGreg Schippers - CFOGary Prestopino - Managing DirectorKevin Liu - Founder & CEO Operator Good day, and welcome to the DHI Group First Quarter of twenty twenty five Financial Results Conference Call. All participants will be in a listen only mode for the duration of the call. After today's presentation, there will be an opportunity to ask questions. Also, please be a ...

DHI Group (DHX) Q1 2025 Earnings Call May 07, 2025 05:00 PM ET Speaker0 Good day, and welcome to the DHI Group First Quarter of twenty twenty five Financial Results Conference Call. All participants will be in a listen only mode for the duration of the call. After today's presentation, there will be an opportunity to ask questions. Also, please be aware that today's call is being recorded. I would now like to turn the call over to Todd Curley of Pondell Wilkinson. Please go ahead. Speaker1 Thank you, operat ...

Singapore, May 07, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- YY Group Holding Limited (NASDAQ: YYGH) ("YY Group," "YYGH," or the "Company") is thrilled to announce a significant milestone as its flagship on-demand job matching platform, YY Circle, continues to expand its footprint, meeting the surging global demand for innovative workforce solutions. Driving Innovation Across Europe In Europe, YY Circle is making significant strides: Accelerating Growth in the Middle East and North Africa YY Circle continues its rapid growt ...

Financial Data and Key Metrics Changes - Q1 2025 was described as a solid start to the year with reaffirmed full-year 2025 adjusted EBITDA guidance across all of IAC [6][18] - The company repurchased 4,500,000 shares and increased share repurchase authorization by 10,000,000 shares [6][12] - DDM (Dotdash Meredith) grew digital revenues by 7% in Q1 and increased EBITDA by 46%, excluding a one-time lease gain [8][10] Business Line Data and Key Metrics Changes - DDM's digital advertising revenue was up 1% in Q1, with premium demand remaining stable despite a decline in core traffic [35][40] - Licensing revenue led growth with a 30% increase, aided by the OpenAI license and strong performance at Apple News [36] - Performance marketing also showed strong growth at 11% [36] Market Data and Key Metrics Changes - The macroeconomic outlook remains uncertain, with consumer spending through DDM's performance marketing being solid despite weak consumer confidence [15][18] - Programmatic pricing has softened, running flat year over year after previously increasing [17][18] - The advertising base showed strength in pharma, tech, and beauty, offsetting weaknesses in food and beverage [17] Company Strategy and Development Direction - The company is focused on executing growth across its businesses and capital allocation, including share buybacks and M&A opportunities [11][12] - The strategy includes pursuing strategic divestitures of smaller holdings to free up capital [13] - The company aims to create equity value and reduce the discount between share price and intrinsic value [10][12] Management's Comments on Operating Environment and Future Outlook - Management is carefully monitoring the macroeconomic environment for signs of stability or weakness among consumers and brands [18] - The company is optimistic about future growth, particularly in 2026, with several key projects underway [22][26] - Management acknowledged the challenges in the advertising market but emphasized the strength of their brands and execution capabilities [40][41] Other Important Information - The company reached an agreement to settle litigation related to the match separation with minimal additional costs [10] - The appointment of Jim Lawson as President of Decipher was highlighted as a strategic move to enhance the product's market presence [48][50] Q&A Session Summary Question: Key priorities for 2026 TDM revenue growth and capital allocation - Management discussed ongoing projects like the People app and MyRecipes, emphasizing their focus on meeting younger audiences [22][24] - Capital allocation will balance between share repurchases and M&A opportunities, with a cautious optimism for new investments [27][28] Question: Q1 trends in DDM Digital revenue - Management noted that Q1 faced tough comparisons and a decline in core traffic, but licensing and performance marketing showed strong growth [34][36] Question: Impact of Google’s AI transition and programmatic softness - Management indicated that the impact of Google's AI changes is not significant yet, and programmatic pricing has stabilized after a period of growth [114][116] Question: Appointment of Jim Lawson and Decipher's strategy - The appointment was seen as a strategic advantage to enhance Decipher's market presence and execution capabilities [48][50] Question: AI opportunities across the IAC portfolio - Management highlighted ongoing AI applications in various segments, particularly in improving customer service and marketing efficiency [83][85]

Financial Data and Key Metrics Changes - Q1 2025 was described as a solid start to the year, with IAC reaffirming full year 2025 adjusted EBITDA guidance across all businesses [5][16] - DDM grew digital revenues by 7% in Q1 and increased EBITDA by 46%, excluding a one-time lease gain [7][16] - The company repurchased 4,500,000 shares and increased share repurchase authorization by 10,000,000 shares [5][11] Business Line Data and Key Metrics Changes - DDM's licensing revenue grew by 30%, driven by the OpenAI license and strong performance at Apple News [34] - Performance marketing also showed strong growth at 11% [34] - The Daily Beast achieved a revenue growth of 72% while reaching profitability [8] Market Data and Key Metrics Changes - Core traffic for DDM declined by 3% in Q1, with digital advertising only up by 1% due to fewer impressions available for programmatic sales [33] - Premium demand in advertising remained stable, with strength in pharma, tech, and beauty offsetting weaknesses in food and beverage [15][33] - Programmatic pricing softened, running flat year over year after previously increasing [15] Company Strategy and Development Direction - The company is focused on executing growth across its businesses and capital allocation, including share buybacks and M&A opportunities [10][11] - IAC is pursuing strategic divestitures of smaller holdings to free up capital and simplify operations [12] - The company aims to create equity value and reduce the discount at which its shares are trading [9][10] Management's Comments on Operating Environment and Future Outlook - Management expressed cautious optimism regarding consumer spending, noting solid performance in DDM despite weak consumer confidence [14][16] - The macroeconomic outlook remains uncertain, but the company is monitoring trends closely and reaffirming guidance based on current business performance [16] - Management highlighted the importance of focusing on execution and controlling what can be controlled in an unpredictable environment [16] Other Important Information - The company reached an agreement to settle litigation related to the match separation, requiring only a $200,000 contribution beyond insurance coverage [8] - IAC has $800 million in net operating losses (NOLs) that could offset taxable gains on its MGM stake [9] Q&A Session Summary Question: Key priorities for 2026 TDM revenue growth and capital allocation - Management discussed excitement about 2026, highlighting projects like the People app and MyRecipes, and emphasized the importance of capital allocation between share repurchases and M&A [18][20][25] Question: Q1 trends in DDM Digital revenue - Management noted that Q1 faced tough comparisons and a decline in core traffic, but March showed solid growth in digital advertising [30][32] Question: DDM cash flow dynamics - Management explained that DDM can dividend cash to IAC if leverage ratios are below four times total debt to EBITDA, enhancing financial flexibility [43] Question: Appointment of Jim Lawson as President of Decipher - Management expressed excitement about Jim Lawson's appointment, emphasizing his experience and the potential for Decipher Plus to drive growth [46][48] Question: Impact of Google phasing out cookies - Management indicated that the cookie phase-out is not a significant concern, as their contextual targeting capabilities remain strong [58][60] Question: Strategic priorities for Care.com - Management outlined three core priorities for Care: improving product matching, optimizing pricing and packaging, and enhancing marketing efforts [100][104]

TrueBlue (TBI) came out with a quarterly loss of $0.40 per share versus the Zacks Consensus Estimate of a loss of $0.23. This compares to earnings of $0.03 per share a year ago. These figures are adjusted for non-recurring items.This quarterly report represents an earnings surprise of -73.91%. A quarter ago, it was expected that this blue-collar temporary staffing company would post a loss of $0.13 per share when it actually produced a loss of $0.02, delivering a surprise of 84.62%.Over the last four quarte ...

Core Viewpoint - Heidrick & Struggles (HSII) reported quarterly earnings of $0.67 per share, matching the Zacks Consensus Estimate, with revenues of $283.58 million, exceeding expectations by 6.04% [1][2] Financial Performance - Earnings per share (EPS) for the quarter were $0.67, unchanged from the previous year, and the company has surpassed consensus EPS estimates three times in the last four quarters [1] - Revenues for the quarter were $283.58 million, compared to $265.2 million a year ago, and the company has topped consensus revenue estimates four times over the last four quarters [2] Market Performance - Heidrick & Struggles shares have declined approximately 10.4% since the beginning of the year, while the S&P 500 has decreased by 3.3% [3] - The company's current Zacks Rank is 3 (Hold), indicating expected performance in line with the market in the near future [6] Future Outlook - The current consensus EPS estimate for the upcoming quarter is $0.70, with expected revenues of $278.07 million, and for the current fiscal year, the EPS estimate is $2.69 on revenues of $1.09 billion [7] - The staffing industry, to which Heidrick & Struggles belongs, is currently ranked in the bottom 9% of Zacks industries, which may impact stock performance [8]

Trueblue (TBI) Q1 2025 Earnings Call May 05, 2025 05:00 PM ET Speaker0 Greetings, and welcome to the TrueBlue First Quarter twenty twenty five Earnings Call. At this time, all participants are in a listen only mode. A question and answer session will follow the formal presentation. As a reminder, this conference is being recorded. At this time, I want to remind everyone that today's call and slide presentation contain forward looking statements, all of which are subject to risks and uncertainties, and manag ...

Forward-looking statements and non-GAAP financial measures This presentation contains forward-looking statements relating to our plans and expectations including, without limitation, statements regarding the future performance and operations of our business, expectations regarding stabilization in demand, and expected growth from our digital investments, all of which are subject to risks and uncertainties. Such statements are based on management's expectations and assumptions as of the date of this presenta ...