AUBURN HILLS, Mich., July 8, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- The Chrysler Century of Innovation summer celebration is heading east to the 2025 Carlisle (Pennsylvania) Chrysler Nationals on July 11-13, bringing historic Chrysler vehicles, a Chrysler display featuring the Stow ‘n Go Challenge and a visit by Chrysler brand CEO Chris Feuell to the giant car show, which draws nearly 3,000 vehicles from the Stellantis family. Chrysler Century of Innovation summer celebration heads to the 2025 Carlisle Chrysler Nationa ...

Looking for a stock that has been consistently beating earnings estimates and might be well positioned to keep the streak alive in its next quarterly report? Adient (ADNT) , which belongs to the Zacks Automotive - Original Equipment industry, could be a great candidate to consider.This automotive seating and interiors supplier has an established record of topping earnings estimates, especially when looking at the previous two reports. The company boasts an average surprise for the past two quarters of 52.08 ...

AUBURN HILLS, Mich., June 30, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- The Heisman Trophy candidate will become a brand ambassador for the Chrysler Pacifica minivan NFL rookie quarterback Dillon Gabriel signs endorsement deal with Chrysler brand (Photo credit: Chrysler brand/editorial rights only). NFL rookie quarterback Dillon Gabriel signs endorsement deal with Chrysler brand (Photo credit: Chrysler brand/editorial rights only). The Chrysler Pacifica, the most awarded minivan ever, continues to lead the segment it created mo ...

Steelcase (SCS) Q1 2026 Earnings Call June 26, 2025 08:30 AM ET Company Participants Mike O’Meara - Director - IR, Financial Planning & AnalysisSara Armbruster - President & CEODavid Sylvester - SVP & CFO Conference Call Participants Reuben Garner - Equity Research AnalystGregory Burns - Equity Research AnalystSteven Ramsey - Senior Equity AnalystJoe Gomes - Senior Generalist Equity Analyst Operator Good morning. My name is Rob, and I will be your conference operator today. At this time, I would like to wel ...

Financial Data and Key Metrics Changes - The company reported adjusted earnings of $0.60 per share for Q4, significantly outperforming guidance, with consolidated net sales of $962 million, up 8.2% year-over-year [20][21] - Consolidated backlog increased by $78 million to $761 million, driven by improved demand [21] - Consolidated gross margin was 39.2%, slightly down from last year but up 130 basis points sequentially [21][22] Business Line Data and Key Metrics Changes - In the North America contract segment, net sales were $496 million, up nearly 13% year-over-year, with new orders at $568 million, reflecting growth of almost 16% [23] - The international contract segment saw net sales of $186 million, up 6.9% year-over-year, with new orders increasing by 3.6% [24] - The global retail segment reported net sales of $280 million, up 2.2% year-over-year, with new orders improving to $280 million, up 7.5% [25][26] Market Data and Key Metrics Changes - The North American contract market experienced a return to order growth in Q4 after a previous decline due to tariffs [14] - Strength was noted in European and UK markets, with significant customer engagement during design events [15] - Office leasing activity is rising, with a 68% increase in days in the office among Fortune 100 companies since 2022 [16] Company Strategy and Development Direction - The company is focused on expanding its retail footprint, planning to open 10 to 15 new stores in fiscal 2026 [10][11] - Investment in product assortment expansion and e-commerce penetration is a key growth lever [11][12] - The company aims to balance long-term growth with prudent cost management and innovation [18] Management's Comments on Operating Environment and Future Outlook - Management expressed cautious optimism regarding the macroeconomic environment, noting a dynamic landscape [14][17] - The company anticipates a return to growth in contract business as the industry recovers [17] - Future guidance for Q1 fiscal 2026 includes expected net sales between $899 million and $939 million, reflecting a 6.7% increase year-over-year [29] Other Important Information - The company paid approximately $52 million in dividends and returned about $85 million to shareholders through share repurchases in fiscal 2025 [27] - Capital expenditures for fiscal 2025 were $107.6 million, with expectations to increase to between $120 million and $130 million in fiscal 2026 [27] Q&A Session Summary Question: Insights on pull forward effect from pricing actions - Management noted a mid-single-digit decline in order entry year-over-year in the early part of the current quarter, aligning with expectations due to pull forward [34][35] Question: Confidence in retail store openings amid softer demand - Management expressed confidence in retail expansion, citing a need in the market and a strategy to open stores prudently [36][37] Question: Clarification on North American pull forward estimates - Management confirmed the estimated pull forward of $55 million to $60 million for the consolidated enterprise, with no significant pull ahead in international markets [48][49] Question: Profitability outlook amid tariffs and pull forward - Management indicated that the impact from pull forward and tariffs would likely affect Q1 and Q2, with expectations for recovery in Q3 and Q4 [55][56] Question: Balance sheet and cash flow considerations - Management highlighted a focus on managing debt levels and capital expenditures for store build-outs while maintaining a strong balance sheet [58]

ARLINGTON, Texas — Southwest Airlines is considering airport lounges, more premium seating and even long-haul international flights to win over high-spending customers, CEO Bob Jordan said Wednesday."Whatever customers need in 2025, 2030, we won't take any of that off the table. We'll do it the Southwest way but we're not going to say 'We would never do that,'" Jordan said in an interview with CNBC at an airport industry conference. "We know we send customers to other airlines because there's some things yo ...

Adient (ADNT) shares soared 6.7% in the last trading session to close at $18.80. The move was backed by solid volume with far more shares changing hands than in a normal session. This compares to the stock's 10.8% gain over the past four weeks.Adient shares jumped after the company reported an adjusted EBITDA of $233 million for its fiscal second quarter, marking a 3% increase from the previous year. The company maintained its fiscal 2025 guidance, projecting consolidated sales of $13.9 billion and adjusted ...

Lear (LEA) 2025 Conference June 11, 2025 11:15 AM ET Speaker0 Cool. Yes, why don't we kick off the next fireside chat. Very excited to host our next group, which is Leer, leading supplier of seating and electronics as you probably know. Really has stood out, think over the last year for their ability Pretty impressive job last year taking significant margin from performance. And today we're here with Jason Cardo, the CFO, VP of Finance, Jared Fidelli. Maybe to kick it off, why don't we just start with any o ...

Adient (ADNT) 2025 Conference June 11, 2025 11:10 AM ET Speaker0 Lively Speaker1 room. We're gonna play some music, pump it up. Yeah. I guess so. All right. Let's begin, shall we? Very pleased to welcome Adient to the Global Auto Conference joined here by the President and CEO Jerome Dorlak and CFO Mark Alswell. Thank you for joining us. Adient, for those of you are not familiar, is a leading global auto supplier with top market share positions in most regions. And to kick off, I think Jerome would like to ...

Core Insights - Southwest Airlines anticipates generating over $4 billion from recent operational changes, including the elimination of unassigned seating and the "Two bags fly free" policy [1] - The airline expects an incremental EBIT contribution of $4.3 billion by 2026, which is expected to significantly impact business margins [1] Revenue Generation Strategies - Starting Wednesday, Southwest introduced fees of $35 for the first checked bag and $45 for the second, with loyalty members and credit card holders receiving one free bag. This is projected to contribute $800 million [2] - The introduction of assigned seating is expected to generate an additional $1.5 billion in 2026, as it encourages passengers to pay for seat selection and premium options [2][3] - The remaining $2 billion in revenue is anticipated from cost-cutting measures and improvements in the airline's revenue management system [3] Market Dynamics - Increased fuel and labor costs, along with domestic overcapacity, have made it challenging for Southwest to fill planes, while customers are increasingly interested in premium offerings [4] - The company is responding to customer demand for cabin segmentation and a variety of product offerings [4] Market Reaction - The changes have positively influenced Wall Street sentiment, with Southwest's share price rising over 20% in the past month [5] - Deutsche Bank analysts upgraded Southwest's stock from Hold to Buy, expressing confidence in the company's transformation plan under new management [5]