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CBIZ(CBZ) - 2025 Q4 - Earnings Call Presentation
2026-02-25 22:00
Earnings Presentation Fourth Quarter and Full Year 2025 February 25, 2026 CBIZ.COM | NYSE: CBZ Forward-Looking Statements This presentation contains "forward-looking statements" within the meaning of Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended (the "Securities Act"), and Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended (the "Exchange Act"). All statements other than statements of historical fact included in this presentation, including, without limitation our "2026 Outlook," regardin ...
CBIZ Reports Fourth-Quarter and Full-Year 2025 Financial Results
Globenewswire· 2026-02-25 21:05
Full Year Revenue Up 52% and EPS Up 135% Attributable to Acquisition, Integration Nearly Complete, 2026 Outlook Expects YoY Growth in Revenue, Profitability and Free Cash Flow, Significant Opportunities in Growth Initiatives, Offshoring and AI Full Year Financial Highlights: Total revenue of $2.8B, up 52.1%Net income of $115.4M, up 181.3%; GAAP EPS of $1.83, up 134.6% Adjusted EBITDA of $446.9M, up 125.5%; Adjusted diluted EPS of $3.61, up 79.6%Operating cash flow of $192.5M, up 55.6%; Free cash flow of $1 ...
ExlService (EXLS) - 2025 Q4 - Earnings Call Transcript
2026-02-25 16:02
Exlservice (NasdaqGS:EXLS) Q4 2025 Earnings call February 25, 2026 10:00 AM ET Company ParticipantsAndrew Root - SVP of Investor Relations and Capital MarketsBryan Bergin - Managing DirectorDavid Grossman - Managing DirectorEllie Dyke - Equity Research AssociatePuneet Jain - Associate Equity ResearchRobert Bamberger - VP and Senior Equity Research AssociateRohit Kapoor - Chairman and CEOVivek Jetley - President and Head of EXL AnalyticsConference Call ParticipantsVincent Colicchio - Managing Director and Se ...
ExlService (EXLS) - 2025 Q4 - Earnings Call Presentation
2026-02-25 15:00
ExlService Holdings Inc. Fourth Quarter & Full Year 2025 financial results February 24, 2026 Safe harbor Forward-looking statements This presentation contains forward-looking statements within the meaning of the United States Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. You should not place undue reliance on those statements because they are subject to numerous uncertainties and factors relating to EXL's operations and business environment, all of which are difficult to predict and many of which are be ...
Conduent data breach grows, affecting at least 25M people
TechCrunch· 2026-02-24 14:09
The spillover from a ransomware attack on one of the largest government contractors in the United States keeps getting bigger: more than 25 million people have now had personal data stolen in the hack.Conduent provides printing, mailroom services, and document and payment processing services for state government benefit operations, such as food assistance, as well as workplace and unemployment benefits for large corporations. As such, the company handles a large amount of personal information belonging to a ...
黄金愿景2045:从贸易中获益(英)2026
IMF· 2026-02-24 02:50
Investment Rating - The report suggests a positive outlook for Indonesia's trade integration efforts, indicating potential GDP gains through structural reforms and trade liberalization, aiming for high-income status by 2045 [5][12]. Core Insights - Indonesia is pursuing greater trade openness to leverage external demand for economic growth, with a focus on reducing non-tariff barriers and implementing structural reforms to enhance trade integration [5][12]. - The analysis indicates that significant GDP gains can be achieved through unilateral actions to reduce non-tariff barriers, complemented by trade agreements with major partners [5][12]. - Structural reforms in human capital and logistics are essential to further enhance trade integration and reduce trade costs, thereby broadening Indonesia's comparative advantages across sectors [5][12]. Summary by Sections A. Key Policies and Structural Factors Affecting Trade - Indonesia's average tariffs on manufactured goods have declined, but non-tariff barriers remain elevated compared to regional peers, indicating room for further reductions [18][19]. - The impact of non-tariff barriers on trade is substantial, with potential GDP increases of 5% from removing major NTBs [19]. B. Model and Scenario Description - A quantitative trade model is used to assess the implications of deeper trade integration, focusing on reducing non-tariff barriers and enhancing logistics and human capital [33][36]. C. Main Results - The ambitious trade integration scenario could boost Indonesia's real GDP by 4.1% in the medium to long term, primarily through lower non-tariff barriers and improved access to intermediate goods [41][42]. - Unilateral reductions in non-tariff barriers can benefit many sectors, leading to overall GDP increases despite some sectoral reallocations [43][46]. D. Exploiting Complementarities between Trade Integration and Other Structural Reforms - Structural reforms are crucial for achieving high-income status, with key areas including logistics, governance, and human capital development [53][54]. - Trade liberalization can support the development of new comparative advantages, particularly in GVC-linked sectors and modern services [53][54].
Western Union's Q4 Earnings Beat Estimates on Lower Costs
ZACKS· 2026-02-20 17:56
Key Takeaways Western Union's Q4 EPS rose 12.5% to 45 cents, beating estimates despite a 5% revenue decline.WU's operating margin expanded 300 bps to 20% as total expenses fell 6% year over year.WU sees 6%-9% revenue growth in 2026 and adjusted EPS of $1.75-$1.85.The Western Union Company (WU) reported fourth-quarter 2025 adjusted earnings per share (EPS) of 45 cents, which surpassed the Zacks Consensus Estimate by 4.3%. The bottom line grew 12.5% year over year.Total revenues were $1 billion, which fell 5% ...
4 Value Stocks to Buy Now Amid AI-Driven Market Volatility
ZACKS· 2026-02-18 16:45
Market Overview - U.S. equities ended modestly higher, with the S&P 500 up 0.10% to 6,843.22, Nasdaq Composite up 0.14% to 22,578.38, and Dow Jones Industrial Average gaining 0.07% to 49,533.19, indicating a recovery from early-session weakness [1][2] Shift in Investor Focus - There is a notable shift in investor focus towards value stocks, which are often trading below their intrinsic value and offer a safety margin [2] Value Stock Evaluation - The Price to Cash Flow (P/CF) ratio is highlighted as an effective valuation metric for assessing value stocks, with companies like Harmony Biosciences Holdings, Tripadvisor, AES Corporation, and Concentrix Corporation showing low P/CF ratios [3][4] Financial Health Indicators - Positive cash flow is crucial as it indicates an increase in a company's liquid assets, allowing for debt settlement, expense management, reinvestment, and shareholder-friendly actions [6] Value Investing Strategy - A comprehensive investment strategy should include multiple metrics such as price-to-book ratio, price-to-earnings ratio, and price-to-sales ratio, along with a favorable Zacks Rank and Value Score to avoid value traps [7][11] Parameters for True-Value Stocks - Key parameters for selecting true-value stocks include P/CF less than or equal to industry median, price greater than or equal to $5, and average 20-day volume greater than 100,000 [8][10] Highlighted Value Stocks - Harmony Biosciences shows strong growth estimates with 21.4% sales and 25.9% EPS growth, while AES and Concentrix have posted earnings surprises and maintain strong Value Scores [9][14][16] Company Performance - Harmony Biosciences has a trailing four-quarter earnings surprise of 7.2% and a Value Score of A, with shares rising 4.6% in the past year [13][14] - Tripadvisor has a trailing four-quarter earnings surprise of 32.1%, with sales and EPS growth estimates of 2.6% and 44.1%, respectively, but shares have fallen 40.4% in the past year [15] - AES Corporation has a trailing four-quarter earnings surprise of 14.7%, with sales and EPS growth estimates of 3% and 0.9%, respectively, and shares have advanced 57.6% in the past year [16] - Concentrix Corporation has a trailing four-quarter earnings surprise of 1%, with sales and EPS growth estimates of 2.9% and 4.8%, respectively, but shares have declined 33.5% in the past year [17]
Top 5 Bargain P/B Stocks Investors Should Watch Now
ZACKS· 2026-02-18 13:15
Core Insights - The price-to-book (P/B) ratio is a key metric for evaluating stock value, calculated by dividing the stock's current price by its book value per share [1][2] - The P/B ratio is gaining traction as a tool for identifying low-priced stocks with high-growth potential, alongside traditional metrics like price-to-earnings (P/E) and price-to-sales (P/S) [2][3] Understanding Book Value - Book value represents the total value remaining for shareholders if a company were to liquidate its assets after settling all liabilities [4] - It is calculated by subtracting total liabilities from total assets, often equating to common stockholders' equity [5] P/B Ratio Analysis - A P/B ratio of less than one indicates that a stock is undervalued, while a ratio greater than one suggests it may be overvalued [6][7] - The P/B ratio should be compared within industries for more accurate assessments [6] - Limitations exist for the P/B ratio, particularly for companies with significant R&D expenditures or high debt levels [9] Investment Opportunities - Five stocks identified with low P/B ratios and strong growth prospects include AES Corporation, Harmony Biosciences, Concentrix, Patria Investments Limited, and Global Payments [3][10] - AES has a projected 3-5 year EPS growth of 11.2% and a Value Score of A [10][16] - Harmony Biosciences boasts a Zacks Rank of 1 and a projected EPS growth of 27.11% [10][17] - Concentrix has a projected EPS growth of 8.76% and a Value Score of A [17] - Patria Investments Limited has a projected EPS growth of 15.76% and a Zacks Rank of 2 [18] - Global Payments has a projected EPS growth of 11.54% and a Zacks Rank of 2 [19]
美国经济 2026:劳动力市场展望-五大值得关注的行业-US Economic Weekly 2026 labor market outlook_ five sectors to watch
2026-02-11 15:40
Summary of Key Points from the Conference Call Industry Overview - **Labor Market Outlook for 2026**: The labor market is expected to experience mixed conditions across five key sectors, influenced by tighter immigration policies and economic factors such as trade uncertainty and fiscal stimulus [1][14][53]. Core Insights and Arguments - **Job Growth Projections**: Average job growth is forecasted at 50,000 per month in 2026, with a breakeven job growth rate lowered to approximately 20,000 due to immigration restrictions [15][53]. - **Unemployment Rate**: The unemployment rate is anticipated to stabilize at 4.5% through the first half of 2026, with a slight decrease to 4.3% by year-end [15][53]. - **Sector Performance**: - **Positive Outlook**: - **Education & Health**: This sector is expected to continue driving job growth, adding over 100% of net job gains in 2025, with a projected addition of about 60,000 jobs per month [21][24][26]. - **Construction**: Anticipated recovery due to easing mortgage rates and reduced tariff uncertainty, with a rebound in both residential and non-residential construction [30][31]. - **Trade, Transport & Utilities**: Expected improvement in job growth as import recovery aligns with stronger consumer demand and economic growth [40][41]. - **Negative Outlook**: - **Professional & Business Services**: This sector is facing job losses due to AI adoption, which is automating lower-wage roles while maintaining wage growth for specialized positions [32][34]. - **Neutral Outlook**: - **Leisure & Hospitality**: Job growth is expected to be offset by tighter immigration policies despite potential improvements in consumer demand due to fiscal stimulus [36][38]. Additional Important Insights - **Inflation Trends**: Inflation is projected to remain above the Federal Reserve's target, driven by supply-side pressures from tariffs, with core PCE inflation expected to end 2026 at 2.9% [52]. - **Economic Growth Forecast**: The average GDP growth forecast for 2026 is set at 2.8%, above the consensus of 2.1%, driven by fiscal and monetary policy adjustments [51]. - **Labor Market Risks**: The labor market is facing risks from immigration restrictions and AI-driven job displacement, which could impact job growth and sector stability [53]. Conclusion The labor market outlook for 2026 presents a complex picture with varying sector performances influenced by immigration policies, economic recovery, and technological advancements. The overall sentiment indicates cautious optimism, particularly in sectors like education and health, while challenges persist in professional services due to automation.