July 10, 2025 05:33 PM GMT Meituan | Asia Pacific M Idea 2Q25 preview: lower long-term margins with near-term earnings pressure | What's Changed | | | | --- | --- | --- | | Meituan (3690.HK) | From | To | | Price Target | HK$160.00 | HK$150.00 | We estimate 2Q CLC OP at Rmb8bn, -48% YoY, with food delivery + Instashopping OP to decline Rmb8bn. We expect 3Q to mark the most intense competition, driving full-year CLC OP down to Rmb30bn. Stay OW; we prefer BABA > Meituan > JD. 2Q25: We estimate CLC revenue at ...

NET MERCHANDISE SALES GREW 8.0%COMPARABLE NET MERCHANDISE SALES INCREASED 7.0%$1.14 EARNINGS PER DILUTED SHARESAN DIEGO, July 10, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- PriceSmart, Inc. ("PriceSmart" or the "Company") (NASDAQ: PSMT), operator of 55 warehouse clubs in 12 countries and one U.S. territory, today announced results for the fiscal third quarter of 2025, which ended on May 31, 2025.Third Quarter Financial ResultsTotal revenues for the third quarter of fiscal year 2025 increased 7.1% to $1.32 billion compared to $1. ...

Core Insights - Conagra Brands, Inc. (CAG) reported fourth-quarter fiscal 2025 results with both net sales and earnings falling short of the Zacks Consensus Estimate, experiencing year-over-year declines [1][11] Financial Performance - Adjusted earnings per share (EPS) were 56 cents, missing the estimate of 59 cents, and reflecting an 8.2% decline year over year [3][11] - Net sales totaled $2,781.8 million, down 4.3% year over year, also missing the estimate of $2,844 million, attributed to a decrease in organic net sales, adverse currency movements, and M&A impacts [3][11] - Organic net sales decreased by 3.5% year over year, driven by a 1% negative impact from price/mix and a 2.5% decline in volume due to softer consumption trends [4][11] - Adjusted gross profit fell 10.7% to $717 million, with adjusted gross margin contracting 184 basis points to 25.8% [5][11] - Adjusted EBITDA was $544 million, down 5.7% year over year [6] Segment Performance - Grocery & Snacks segment net sales were $1,150.2 million, down 2.1% year over year, with organic sales declining 3.3% [7] - Refrigerated & Frozen segment net sales decreased 4.4% year over year to $1,121.8 million, slightly beating estimates [8] - International segment net sales fell 13.8% year over year to $230.1 million, with organic sales increasing by 0.8% [9] - Foodservice segment reported sales of $279.7 million, down 4% year over year, but above estimates [10] Future Outlook - For fiscal 2026, Conagra expects organic net sales growth between -1% and 1%, with adjusted EPS forecasted between $1.70 and $1.85, down from $2.30 in fiscal 2025 [11][14] - The company plans to focus on snacks and frozen foods, supply-chain resilience, and cost discipline to drive sustainable growth [2][14] - Capital expenditures are projected to be around $450 million for fiscal 2026 [14] Financial Health - Conagra ended the quarter with cash and cash equivalents of $68 million and long-term debt of $6,234.1 million [12] - The company generated $1,691.9 million in net cash flows from operating activities, with free cash flow amounting to $1,302.6 million [12] - A quarterly dividend of 35 cents per share was declared, reflecting an annualized dividend of $1.40 [13]

Group 1 - The company, Diana Shipping Inc., is scheduled to release its financial results for Q2 2025 on July 30, 2025, before the U.S. financial markets open [1] - A conference call and simultaneous Internet webcast will be held at 9:00 A.M. (Eastern Time) on the same day to review the financial results [2] - Investors can access the webcast through the company's website, and an accompanying investor presentation will also be available [3] Group 2 - Diana Shipping Inc. specializes in the ownership and bareboat charter-in of dry bulk vessels, primarily engaging in short to medium-term time charters [5] - The company's vessels transport a variety of dry bulk cargoes, including iron ore, coal, and grain, along global shipping routes [5]

Q3 2019 Highlights - VLCC average spot rate in TI pool was $25,036, compared to $17,773 in Q3 2018[8] - VLCC average time charter rate was $32,790, compared to $31,374 in Q3 2018[8] - Suezmax average spot rate was $17,121, compared to $14,919 in Q3 2018[8] - Suezmax average time charter rate was $29,884, compared to $29,624 in Q3 2018[8] - Very strong start to Q4 with VLCC rates booked at $60,900 per day so far[11] - For Q4, Euronav has 90% of trading fleet exposed to spot market[11] - Outlook for Q4 shows VLCC 60% fixed at around $60,900 per day and Suezmax 48% fixed at around $27,300 per day[11] Financial Performance - Revenue for the third quarter of 2019 was $175,287 thousand[12] - Net loss for the period was $22,903 thousand[12] - Loss per share was $0.11[13] - Cash position was $183.7 million as of September 2019[14] - Leverage is at 44% marked to market[15] Market Outlook and Strategy - The company will pay quarterly dividends starting in 2020[11] - Active commercial consolidation with over 70 VLCCs on one platform from 2020[17] - IMO induced storage provides catalyst for freight rates[18] - Euronav is actively preparing for IMO 2020 by purchasing LSFO[26, 27]

Financial Performance Highlights - The company's revenue for Q1 2020 was $416.7 million, a significant increase compared to $232.6 million in Q1 2019[12] - Net income for Q1 2020 reached $225 million, substantially higher than the $19.5 million reported in Q1 2019[15, 12] - Fuel procurement project resulted in $17.5 million savings in Q1 2020, impacting VLCC rates by $5,000 per day[14] - Dividends totaling $1.08 per share will be paid in June[11] Fleet and Market Dynamics - Average spot rates for VLCCs in Q1 2020 were $72,750 per day, compared to $35,195 in Q1 2019[8] - Average spot rates for Suezmax vessels in Q1 2020 were $59,250 per day, versus $27,380 in Q1 2019[8] - For Q2, 71% of VLCC days were fixed at approximately $95,000 per day, and 57% of Suezmax days were fixed at around $65,400 per day[11] - 125 VLCCs are currently used for storage, including 65 taken for market storage in April and 38 Iranian VLCCs[31] Balance Sheet and Capital Allocation - The company's cash position increased to $312.2 million in March 2020 from $297 million in December 2019[17] - Mandatory debt repayment for Q1 2020 was $28 million, with a $69 million reduction in the Revolving Credit Facility (RCF)[19] - $100 million was allocated towards the purchase of 4 VLCC resales[19] Future Market Outlook - The company anticipates a potential storage draw in the mid-term, with two scenarios: a quick draw if contango persists, or a slow draw if backwardation occurs[32] - The company notes that 26% of the VLCC fleet is over 15 years old, suggesting a potential for fleet resizing[35]

Financial Performance in Q4 2020 - VLCC average spot rate in TI pool decreased to $20,500 per day, a significant drop compared to $61,700 in Q4 2019[8] - VLCC average time charter rate increased to $44,700 per day from $35,700 in Q4 2019[8] - Suezmax average spot rate decreased to $12,500 per day from $41,500 in Q4 2019[8] - Suezmax average time charter rate remained relatively stable at $29,500 per day compared to $29,300 in Q4 2019[8] - Revenues were $138 million[13] - EBITDA was $36 million[13] - Net income was -$58.7 million[13] - VLCC cash breakeven was $18,000 per day[13] - Suezmax cash breakeven was $16,000 per day[13] Strategic Initiatives and Capital Allocation - The company extended FSO contracts for another 10 years, until 2032[11] - A fixed cash dividend of USD 0.03 per share was declared, in line with the distribution policy[11] - An additional $50 million share repurchase program was initiated[11] - $119.5 million was returned via share buybacks in FY2020[12] - Since 2018, Euronav has returned $146 million via buybacks, plus an additional $50 million[17] Market Outlook and Factors - Q1 2021 outlook: approximately 46% of VLCC days were fixed at around $16,400 per day, and 54% of Suezmax days were fixed at around $9,200 per day[11] - The company noted sustained pressure on freight rates due to reduced demand, OPEC cuts, and an oversupply of vessels[11] - The company highlighted that 62 VLCCs will require special surveys during 2021, potentially creating conducive conditions for recycling older tonnage[21] - Recycle value for VLCC is greater than $18 million[21] - The IEA global oil demand forecast indicates that recovery to 2019 peak levels of consumption is deferred to Q3 2022[22] - Leverage is at 37.3% of book value[16, 26]

Financial Performance - Revenue decreased significantly from $416.7 million in Q1 2020 to $113.4 million in Q1 2021[12] - The company reported a net loss of $71 million in Q1 2021, compared to a profit of $225.6 million in Q1 2020[12] - Euronav's leverage to book value is at 41.8%[14] - The company maintains access to liquidity greater than $1 billion[14] Operational Highlights - VLCC average spot rate in TI pool decreased from $61,700 per day in Q1 2020 to $14,000 per day in Q1 2021[8] - Suezmax average spot rate decreased from $41,500 per day in Q1 2020 to $11,500 per day in Q1 2021[8] - For Q2 so far, 48% of VLCC capacity is fixed at around $10,000 per day[11] - For Q2 so far, 41% of Suezmax capacity is fixed at around $10,500 per day[11] - The company completed 8 dry dockings in Q1 and another 8 in Q2, with 11 more planned for the second half of 2021[15] Strategic Initiatives - Euronav is diversifying financing with new sustainability funding, including a $60 million unsecured facility and an €80 million unsecured sustainability-linked facility[20] - The company is recycling older tonnage into new builds, involving 6 VLCCs and 3 Suezmax vessels with an average age of 13.7 years[22] - Euronav is focused on reducing emissions and meeting financial and strategic goals[21, 22] Market Outlook - The tanker market is awaiting recovery, influenced by demand and supply of oil, ton miles, and vessel supply[34, 35] - "Illicit" trade is potentially preventing recycling, with 8% of the VLCC fleet and 5% of the Suezmax fleet involved[27]

Core Insights - EfTEN Real Estate Fund AS reported a consolidated rental income of EUR 2,650 thousand in June 2025, reflecting a slight increase from May due to higher turnover-based rent and lower vacancy rates in office premises [1] - For the first half of 2025, the Fund's rental income reached EUR 15.58 million, a 1.6% increase year-over-year, while consolidated EBITDA decreased by 1.3% to EUR 12.9 million, primarily due to the sale of a gardening center and increased office vacancies [2] - The Fund's property portfolio saw a minor revaluation gain of EUR 546 thousand, with a 0.15% increase in fair value, influenced by a decrease in discount rates [3] - An interest rate swap agreement was established to fix the 1-month EURIBOR at 1.995%, with a notional value of EUR 11.6 million, representing 7.4% of the Fund's consolidated loan portfolio [4] - The weighted average loan interest rate decreased to 3.95% from 5.65% a year earlier, with consolidated interest expenses for the first half of the year amounting to EUR 3.5 million, a reduction of EUR 973 thousand compared to the previous year [5] - As of June 30, 2025, the Fund's net asset value (NAV) per share was EUR 19.979, and EPRA NRV was EUR 20.8523 per share, both showing a 1.0% increase during the month [5]

Core Insights - Intermap Technologies Corporation announced the retirement of Jack Hild from its Board of Directors, recognizing his significant contributions to the company's growth and strategic direction in the defense and intelligence sectors [1][2][3] Company Overview - Intermap Technologies, founded in 1997 and headquartered in Denver, Colorado, is a leader in geospatial intelligence solutions, specializing in the creation and analysis of 3D terrain data [5] - The company utilizes patented sensors and processing technology to provide diverse, multi-source datasets, enabling seamless integration of geospatial intelligence into customer workflows [5] - Intermap's capabilities include high-resolution thematic models and global geospatial analysis through artificial intelligence and machine learning [5] Applications - Intermap's products and solutions are applicable in various sectors, including defense, aviation, disaster mitigation, environmental planning, telecommunications, and transportation [6]