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Think It's Too Late to Buy Nokia Stock? Here's 1 Reason Why There's Still Time.
Yahoo Finance· 2026-02-13 22:05
If you haven't looked at Nokia (NYSE: NOK) stock lately, you might be surprised. Most consumers remember Nokia as a leading cellphone company that found itself pushed aside by the introduction of the smartphone. However, Nokia has reinvented itself as a telecom equipment company, and the tech stock now trades at its highest levels in more than 10 years. Despite those gains, its long-term growth may have barely begun; here's why. Will AI create the world's first trillionaire? Our team just released a repor ...
Radcom Q4 Earnings Call Highlights
Yahoo Finance· 2026-02-11 14:52
For the full year, Cohen said gross margin was 76.8% in 2025, up from 75.2% in 2024. Operating income rose 55% to a record $14.8 million , representing 20.6% of revenue, compared with $9.5 million , or 15.6% , in 2024. Full-year non-GAAP net income was a record $18.4 million , equal to 25.8% of revenue, or $1.09 per diluted share, compared with $13.5 million (or $0.83 per diluted share) in 2024.On a GAAP basis, Cohen reported fourth-quarter net income of $3.6 million and GAAP EPS of $0.21 , up from $0.14 in ...
Radcom(RDCM) - 2025 Q4 - Earnings Call Transcript
2026-02-11 14:02
Financial Data and Key Metrics Changes - RADCOM achieved a record revenue of $71.5 million for 2025, reflecting a 17.2% year-over-year growth, exceeding the guidance of 15%-18% [6][24] - GAAP earnings per share increased by over 65% year-over-year, with net income reaching a record $18.4 million, or $1.09 per diluted share [6][24] - The company reported a gross margin of 76.8% for 2025, up from 75.2% in 2024, and an operating margin of 20.6%, compared to 15.6% in the previous year [24][26] Business Line Data and Key Metrics Changes - In Q4 2025, RADCOM's revenue was $18.9 million, up 16% year-over-year, with a gross margin of 77.6%, the highest since 2018 [22][24] - Operating income for Q4 reached $4.3 million, with an operating margin of 23%, the highest in eight years [22] - R&D expenses for Q4 were $4.9 million, reflecting a 16.2% year-over-year increase, indicating a focus on innovation and product development [23] Market Data and Key Metrics Changes - A GSMA survey indicated that 71% of operators plan to implement agentic AI in 2025, highlighting a significant market opportunity for RADCOM [10] - The demand for AI-driven solutions is reshaping network priorities, with operators increasingly integrating AI across network layers to optimize capacity and efficiency [11] Company Strategy and Development Direction - RADCOM aims to expand its customer base, particularly targeting new Tier 1 customers, to drive the next phase of profitable growth [8] - The company is committed to maintaining a disciplined focus on technology advancement, particularly in 5G service assurance and agentic AI capabilities [9][19] - Strategic partnerships with NVIDIA and ServiceNow are being deepened to enhance product offerings and market presence [15][16] Management's Comments on Operating Environment and Future Outlook - Management expressed confidence in achieving revenue growth of 8%-12% in 2026, driven by both new business and expansion within the existing customer base [8][19] - The strong balance sheet is viewed as a strategic advantage, allowing continued investment in product innovation and R&D while maintaining profitability [9][20] - The company recognizes the challenges and opportunities presented by AI and is focused on delivering solutions that reduce the total cost of ownership for operators [20] Other Important Information - RADCOM's cash and short-term deposits reached a record $109.9 million, with no debt, reflecting strong cash flow management [6][26] - The board appointed Rami Schwartz as chairman, effective February 2026, to support the company's growth strategy [17][18] Q&A Session Summary Question: How should RADCOM think about capital allocation in 2026, especially regarding M&A? - Management indicated that M&A remains the first priority and is being actively pursued [29] Question: Any changes in the guidance philosophy and assumptions for the 2026 guidance? - Management believes they are in the second half of the sales cycle and set guidance at 8%-12%, assuming closures in the first half of the year [30] Question: What are the key drivers for expanding business with existing customers like AT&T? - Management highlighted that agentic AI and unique datasets are driving opportunities for expansion with existing customers [35] Question: How critical is the agentic AI element for breaking into accounts? - Management stated that both analytic capabilities and agentic AI are important for driving opportunities and expanding customer relationships [37]
Radcom(RDCM) - 2025 Q4 - Earnings Call Transcript
2026-02-11 14:00
Financial Data and Key Metrics Changes - RADCOM achieved a record revenue of $71.5 million for 2025, representing a 17.2% year-over-year growth, exceeding the guidance of 15%-18% [5][22] - GAAP earnings per share increased by over 65% year-over-year, reaching $1.09 per diluted share [5][22] - The company reported a cash and short-term deposit balance of $109.9 million, with no debt, marking the highest in its history [5][24] - Gross margin for the fourth quarter was 77.6%, the highest since 2018, while the full year gross margin was 76.8%, up from 75.2% in 2024 [20][22] Business Line Data and Key Metrics Changes - In Q4 2025, RADCOM's revenue was $18.9 million, up 16% year-over-year, with operating income reaching $4.3 million and an operating margin of 23% [20][22] - R&D expenses for Q4 were $4.9 million, a 16.2% increase year-over-year, reflecting a focus on innovation and collaboration [21] - Sales and marketing expenses for Q4 were $4.2 million, a 1.4% year-over-year increase, indicating ongoing investment in sales capabilities [21] Market Data and Key Metrics Changes - A GSMA survey indicated that 71% of operators plan to implement Agentic AI in 2026, highlighting a significant market opportunity for RADCOM [9] - The demand for AI-driven solutions is reshaping network priorities, with operators increasingly integrating AI across network layers [10] Company Strategy and Development Direction - RADCOM aims to expand its customer base by adding new tier-one customers, which is a key priority for the next phase of profitable growth [6][8] - The company is committed to maintaining a disciplined focus on technology advancement, particularly in 5G service assurance and Agentic AI capabilities [8][18] - Strategic partnerships with NVIDIA and ServiceNow are being deepened to enhance product offerings and market presence [14][15] Management's Comments on Operating Environment and Future Outlook - Management expressed confidence in achieving revenue growth of 8%-12% in 2026, driven by both new business and expansion within the existing customer base [7][18] - The company highlighted the importance of its strong balance sheet as a strategic advantage, allowing for continued investment in product innovation and R&D [8][18] - Management noted that the gap between AI ambition and data readiness among operators presents a clear opportunity for RADCOM to add value [9] Other Important Information - RADCOM was recognized in the Fast Mode 100 for 2025 and received multiple awards for innovation, reinforcing its competitive differentiation [15][16] - A governance update was provided, with Rami Schwartz appointed as chairman of the board, effective February 8, 2026 [16][17] Q&A Session Summary Question: How should RADCOM think about capital allocation in 2026, especially regarding M&A? - Management indicated that M&A remains the first priority and is being actively pursued [25] Question: What are the key drivers for expanding business with existing customers like AT&T? - Management highlighted that Agentic AI and unique datasets are driving opportunities for expansion with existing customers [26][27] Question: How critical is Agentic AI to breaking into new accounts? - Management stated that both analytic capabilities and Agentic AI are critical for driving opportunities and expanding the customer base [27][28]
Ribbon munications (RBBN) - 2025 Q4 - Earnings Call Transcript
2026-02-05 22:32
Financial Data and Key Metrics Changes - In Q4 2025, Ribbon generated revenues of $227 million, a decrease of 10% from the prior year [14] - For the full year, revenues were $845 million, an increase of 1% or $11 million year-over-year [14] - Adjusted EBITDA for Q4 was $40 million, a $15 million decrease from the prior year [15] - Non-GAAP net income for Q4 was $106 million, a $78 million improvement year-over-year, driven by a tax benefit [16] Business Line Data and Key Metrics Changes - IP Optical Networks revenue in Q4 was $85 million, a 2% decrease versus the prior year, while full year revenue was $333 million, up 1% from 2024 [16] - Cloud and Edge revenue in Q4 was $142 million, down 14% year-over-year, but full year revenues were $511 million, a $6 million increase from 2024 [17] - For the full year, sales to global service providers increased 5% and were 70% of overall sales, while sales to enterprise customers increased 2% year-over-year [8] Market Data and Key Metrics Changes - Sales to U.S. federal agencies were approximately $10 million lower than the fourth quarter of 2024 [7] - EMEA sales were down year-over-year due to reduced sales to Russia, while excluding Russia, sales in EMEA were flat [8] - Sales in the Asia-Pacific region grew 19% year-over-year, significantly driven by business in India [8] Company Strategy and Development Direction - The company aims to drive profitable growth through modernization projects with service providers, governments, and enterprises [21] - There is a focus on integrating voice technologies with AI platforms, particularly through the Acumen AIOps platform [24] - The company is exploring opportunities in high-speed broadband infrastructure, particularly in underserved regions [24] Management's Comments on Operating Environment and Future Outlook - Management expressed optimism despite a dynamic macro environment, citing a strong backlog and customer base [4] - The company is taking a cautious approach for 2026 due to uncertainties in investment priorities and federal spending [28] - Management expects revenue growth to be back-end loaded in 2026, with significant opportunities anticipated in the second half of the year [43] Other Important Information - The company repurchased approximately 972,000 shares of common stock in Q4 for a total cost of approximately $3.3 million [19] - A deferred tax benefit of approximately $90 million was recognized in Q4, resulting in cash tax savings of $15 million-$20 million per annum [15] Q&A Session Summary Question: Details on new Cloud and Edge bookings - The $50 million of new bookings were from non-Verizon customers, spread across a growing base of about a dozen different customers [32] Question: Clarification on delays affecting revenue - Delays were primarily due to backlog projects and budget issues, with significant impacts from a U.S. customer undergoing restructuring [38][39] Question: Expectations for sequential growth throughout the year - Management indicated that they expect sequential growth throughout the year, with a cautious approach due to current uncertainties [40][41] Question: Federal segment revenue decline - U.S. federal business revenue was approximately $10 million in Q4, down from over $20 million in the prior year [70] Question: Insights on Acumen platform POCs - The company is in deployment with its lead customer and has about a dozen other POCs lined up, focusing on demonstrating OpEx savings [78]
Viavi Solutions (VIAV) Jumps to Decades High on Restructuring Initiative
Yahoo Finance· 2026-01-30 04:49
Group 1 - Viavi Solutions Inc. experienced a significant stock price increase, reaching a record high not seen in over two decades, driven by a new corporate restructuring initiative expected to yield annual savings of $30 million [1][3] - During intra-day trading, the stock peaked at $24.95 before closing at $24.70, reflecting a 17.45 percent increase [2] - The company announced a 5 percent reduction in its global workforce, facility rationalization, and asset write-offs to enhance operational efficiencies, with an anticipated expenditure of $32 million for severance payments [3] Group 2 - In the second quarter ending December 2025, Viavi Solutions reported a net loss of $48.1 million, a decline from a net income of $9.1 million in the same period the previous year, despite a 36 percent increase in net revenues to $369.3 million [4] - For the six-month period, the net loss totaled $69.5 million, reversing a net income of $7.3 million from the comparable semester, with revenues rising by 31 percent to $668.4 million [4]
Viavi Solutions(VIAV) - 2026 Q2 - Earnings Call Transcript
2026-01-28 22:32
Financial Data and Key Metrics Changes - Net revenue for Q2 was $369.3 million, at the high end of guidance ($360-$370 million), up 23.5% sequentially and 36.4% year-over-year [4] - Operating margin for Q2 was 19.3%, above guidance (17.3%-18.5%), increasing 360 basis points quarter-over-quarter and 440 basis points year-over-year [4] - EPS was $0.22, above guidance ($0.18-$0.20), up $0.07 sequentially and $0.09 year-over-year [5] Business Segment Data and Key Metrics Changes - NSE revenue for Q2 was $291.5 million, at the high end of guidance ($283 million-$293 million), up 45.8% year-over-year due to acquisitions [6] - OSP revenue for Q2 was $77.8 million, slightly above guidance ($77 million), up 9.7% year-over-year, driven by anti-counterfeiting products [7][8] - NSE gross margin was 64.7%, down 10 basis points year-over-year, while operating margin was 15.6%, up from 8.7% year-over-year [7] Market Data and Key Metrics Changes - Strong demand in the data center ecosystem and aerospace and defense sectors contributed to NSE revenue growth [14] - The service provider business remained stable, with some opportunistic demand from cable operators transitioning to new architectures [15] Company Strategy and Development Direction - The company is focusing on operational efficiencies through a restructuring plan, impacting approximately 5% of the workforce, with expected annual savings of about $30 million [10][11] - The strategy includes reinvesting savings into higher growth areas, particularly in data center and aerospace and defense applications [11][30] Management's Comments on Operating Environment and Future Outlook - Management expressed confidence in continued strong demand from the data center ecosystem and aerospace and defense customers, expecting revenue momentum to persist through 2026 [14][15] - The company anticipates Q3 revenue to be in the range of $386-$400 million, with NSE revenue expected between $304 and $316 million [12] Other Important Information - Total cash and short-term investments at the end of Q2 were $772.1 million, up from $549.1 million in Q1 [8] - The company plans to pay an earnout liability of about $75 million for Inertial Labs due to strong performance [13] Q&A Session Summary Question: Update on NSE business mix - Management indicated a shift towards 45% data center, 40% service provider, and 15% aerospace and defense, with data center growth driving the change [21][22] Question: Visibility on demand and order book - Management confirmed improved visibility on demand, with multi-quarter commitments from major customers [26][27] Question: Impact of restructuring on specific product areas - Restructuring is across multiple functions to enhance efficiency, not targeting specific areas [29][30] Question: Exciting defense and aerospace programs - Key drivers include resilient PNT systems for drones and autonomous systems, with emerging opportunities in data centers for precise timing [35][36] Question: Breakdown of data center business across lab, production, and field - Management does not provide specific breakdowns but noted that lab instruments are driven by R&D CapEx, while production is linked to volume demand [53][55]
Viavi Solutions(VIAV) - 2026 Q2 - Earnings Call Transcript
2026-01-28 22:30
Financial Data and Key Metrics Changes - Net revenue for Q2 2026 was $369.3 million, up 23.5% sequentially and 36.4% year-over-year, exceeding guidance of $360-$370 million [4] - Operating margin for Q2 was 19.3%, above the guidance range of 17.3%-18.5%, and increased by 360 basis points quarter-over-quarter and 440 basis points year-over-year [4] - EPS was $0.22, above the guidance range of $0.18-$0.20, and increased by $0.07 sequentially and $0.09 year-over-year [5] Business Segment Data and Key Metrics Changes - NSE revenue for Q2 was $291.5 million, up 45.8% year-over-year, driven by acquisitions and strong demand in the data center ecosystem [5][6] - OSP revenue for Q2 was $77.8 million, up 9.7% year-over-year, primarily due to strength in anti-counterfeiting products [6][7] - NSE gross margin was 64.7%, slightly down year-over-year, while OSP gross margin was 50.8%, up 20 basis points year-over-year [6][7] Market Data and Key Metrics Changes - Strong demand was noted in the data center ecosystem, particularly for lab and production products, driven by AI data center build-outs [15] - Aerospace and defense business saw significant growth, with continued high demand for positioning, navigation, and timing products [15][16] - Service provider business remained stable, with some opportunistic demand from cable operators transitioning to new architectures [16] Company Strategy and Development Direction - The company approved a restructuring plan affecting approximately 5% of the global workforce, expecting to incur about $32 million in charges but aiming for annual savings of $30 million [10][11] - The focus will be on reinvesting savings into higher growth areas, particularly in data center and aerospace and defense sectors [11][30] - The company anticipates continued revenue momentum in the data center ecosystem through 2026, supported by robust bookings [15][17] Management Comments on Operating Environment and Future Outlook - Management expressed confidence in the ongoing strength of the data center ecosystem and aerospace and defense markets, expecting these trends to continue [15][17] - The company noted improved visibility on demand, with multi-quarter commitments from major customers [26] - Management highlighted the importance of operational efficiency and resource allocation to support growth in strategic areas [30] Other Important Information - Total cash and short-term investments at the end of Q2 were $772.1 million, up from $549.1 million in Q1 [8] - The company did not repurchase any shares during the quarter, prioritizing debt management [10] - The fully diluted share count increased to 233.4 million shares from 224.8 million shares year-over-year [10] Q&A Session Summary Question: Update on NSE business mix across data center, aerospace and defense, and telco - Management indicated a shift towards 45% data center, 40% service provider, and 15% aerospace and defense, reflecting strong growth in data center demand [21][22] Question: Visibility on demand and order backlog - Management confirmed improved visibility on demand, with commitments extending up to three quarters ahead [26] Question: Impact of restructuring on specific product areas - The restructuring is aimed at improving efficiency across multiple functions, not targeting specific areas [29] Question: Exciting defense and aerospace programs - Management highlighted resilient PNT (position, navigation, timing) as a key driver, particularly for drones and autonomous systems [36] Question: Growth in optical domain and data center demand - Management noted strong growth across all segments, particularly driven by advancements in optical technology and increased demand for fiber monitoring [41][45] Question: Breakdown of data center business across lab, production, and field - Management stated that while they do not break down these categories, production is expected to be a significant growth driver linked to volume demands [56][58]
Viavi Solutions(VIAV) - 2026 Q2 - Earnings Call Presentation
2026-01-28 21:30
Fiscal Q2 2026 Earnings Call Supplementary Slides January 28, 2026 Cautionary Language Concerning Forward-Looking Statements This presentation contains forward-looking statements under Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1934. Forward-looking statements are all statements we make other than those dealing specifically with historical matters. These forward-looking statements include, among other things, financial guidance and our expectations regarding the acquired business. Please refer to the Company's fi ...
Ericsson Proposes Bigger Dividends After Strong Quarter
Yahoo Finance· 2026-01-24 23:01
Core Viewpoint - Ericsson reported stronger-than-expected fourth-quarter earnings, with an EPS of 27 cents, surpassing the analyst consensus estimate of 23 cents [1] Financial Performance - The company's reported sales for the quarter were 69.3 billion Swedish Krona ($7.37 billion), representing a 5% year-over-year decline but exceeding the consensus revenue estimate of $7.03 billion [2] - Organic sales rose by 6% for the period, excluding the impact of acquisitions, divestments, and foreign currency fluctuations [2] Segment Performance - The Networks division experienced a 6% decline in sales, while the Enterprise segment saw a significant 25% drop, mainly due to the divestment of iconectiv [3] - Cloud Software and Services sales grew by 3%, with a 12% increase in sales across all market areas [4] - Within the Networks segment, organic sales decreased by 4%, with growth in specific regions partially offsetting declines in others [4] Profitability and Cash Position - The adjusted gross margin improved to 48.0% from 46.3% year-over-year, driven by cost-reduction actions and operational efficiency [5] - Adjusted EBIT margin improved to 17.7% from 13.1% year-over-year, and adjusted EBITA margin improved to 18.3% from 14.1% [5] - Free cash flow before M&A was 14.9 billion Swedish Krona, down from 15.8 billion Swedish Krona in the prior-year period [6] - The company's net cash position was 61.2 billion Swedish Krona at year-end 2025 [6] CEO Commentary - CEO Börje Ekholm highlighted that the company achieved organic growth despite a flat RAN market, driven by momentum in mission-critical networks, 5G core, and Enterprise [7]