Financial Data and Key Metrics Changes - Total shipments in Q4 2025 were 3.8 million tons, slightly lower than Q3 due to seasonal impacts, with expectations to improve to 4 million tons in Q1 2026 [17] - Q4 price realization was $993 per net ton, down by approximately $40 per net ton, but expected to improve by about $60 per ton in Q1 2026 [18][22] - Unit costs decreased by $40 per ton in 2025, marking the third consecutive year of reductions, with further expectations of a $10 per ton decrease in 2026 [19] Business Line Data and Key Metrics Changes - The company has shifted melting capacity from low-margin slabs to higher-margin flat-rolled products, anticipating continued demand for domestically produced slabs [5] - The automotive sector remains the core end market, with multi-year fixed-price contracts signed with major OEMs, expected to enhance market share and profitability in 2026 [7][9] Market Data and Key Metrics Changes - The spot steel price is at a two-year high, benefiting from Section 232 tariffs and increased domestic production [6] - Canadian pricing and shipments have improved following government restrictions on imported steel, positively impacting the Canadian subsidiary, Stelco [12] Company Strategy and Development Direction - The company is focused on leveraging existing production capacity without the need for new plants, positioning itself to benefit from the anticipated increase in domestic automotive production [8][10] - A strategic partnership with POSCO is a top priority, aimed at enhancing collaboration and meeting U.S. trade requirements [14][53] Management's Comments on Operating Environment and Future Outlook - Management expressed optimism about the improving business environment, citing a solid order book, rising prices, and declining costs as key factors for 2026 [22] - The company is well-positioned to capitalize on the return of vehicle production to pre-COVID levels, with expectations of significant throughput and profitability gains [23] Other Important Information - The company achieved a record low total recordable incident rate in 2025, reflecting a 43% improvement compared to 2021 [15] - Capital expenditures in 2025 were $561 million, with projections for 2026 to be around $700 million, reflecting normalized maintenance spending [20] Q&A Session Summary Question: Expected benefits from the cancellation of the slab contract - Management anticipates an EBITDA improvement of approximately $500 million from the cancellation of the slab contract, with benefits expected to materialize more significantly in Q2 2026 [27][31] Question: CapEx expectations beyond 2026 - CapEx is projected to be $700 million in 2026, increasing to $900 million in 2027 due to a blast furnace reline, then returning to $700 million in 2028 [34] Question: Open capacity and potential for contracting - The company has significant downstream capacity available, with the ability to produce specialized steel products, contingent on increased domestic automotive production [39][41] Question: Outlook for Q1 2026 - Shipments are expected to return to 4 million tons in Q1 2026, with ASP projected to increase by $60 per ton, driven by improved demand and pricing dynamics [44][46] Question: Impact of Stelco on earnings - Stelco's performance in 2025 was disappointing, but improvements are expected in 2026 as Canadian market dynamics change, contributing positively to overall results [60][64]

Waters (NYSE:WAT) Q4 2025 Earnings call February 09, 2026 08:30 AM ET Company ParticipantsAmol Chaubal - SVP and CFOCaspar Tudor - Head of Investor RelationsUdit Batra - President and CEOConference Call ParticipantsCatherine Schulte - Senior Research Analyst and Director, Life Sciences and DiagnosticsDoug Schenkel - Managing Director, Senior Research Analyst and Head of Life Science Tools and DiagnosticsJack Meehan - Equity Research Analyst, Life Science Tools and DiagnosticsTycho Peterson - Managing Direct ...

Financial Data and Key Metrics Changes - The company reported total sales of $943 million for Q1 fiscal 2026, reflecting a 0.6% increase year-over-year, with comparable sales flat compared to the previous year [4][19] - Adjusted diluted earnings per share increased by 12% to $0.48, exceeding guidance [4][21] - Gross margins improved to 51%, with adjusted gross margin expanding by 50 basis points [4][20] Business Line Data and Key Metrics Changes - In the Sally segment, net sales increased by 1.2% to $532 million, with comparable sales essentially flat, up 10 basis points [21][22] - The core color category in the Sally segment grew by 8%, while care declined by 6% [22] - The BSG segment's net sales totaled $412 million, with comparable sales also flat, down 20 basis points [23] Market Data and Key Metrics Changes - Global e-commerce sales increased by 11% to $111 million, representing 12% of total net sales [20] - Sally's e-commerce sales grew by 20% to $50 million, while BSG's e-commerce sales increased by 4% to $60 million [22][23] Company Strategy and Development Direction - The company is focused on four key growth drivers: understanding and activating the customer, unlocking digital value, differentiating with product assortment and innovation, and accelerating new growth pathways [9][12][18] - The "Save While You Skip the Salon" campaign is aimed at customer acquisition and retention, particularly among millennials and Gen Z [9][10] - The company is expanding into the fragrance category, with plans to increase presence in 2,000 stores [14][30] Management's Comments on Operating Environment and Future Outlook - Management expressed confidence in the resilience of the customer base despite macroeconomic challenges, noting a rebound in performance following government shutdowns [5][29] - The company anticipates a strong Q2, with guidance for consolidated net sales between $895 million and $905 million, and comparable sales expected to increase by 0.5% to 1.5% [25][26] - Management remains cautious about macroeconomic factors but is optimistic about the potential for growth in new categories and initiatives [58] Other Important Information - The company generated strong cash flow from operations of $93 million and repaid $20 million of debt, while also returning $21 million to shareholders through share repurchases [5][24] - The company is on track to capture approximately $45 million in benefits from its Fuel for Growth program, contributing to gross margin and profitability [18][21] Q&A Session Summary Question: Comparison of BSG and Sally customers - Management noted that BSG customers are more value-focused, while Sally customers showed resilience and growth in color category sales [29][30] Question: Promotional environment and expectations - Management indicated that promotional levels were slightly up year-over-year, but gross margins remained strong, and they do not expect a highly promotional period in Q2 [38][39] Question: Trends in category growth and salon consumer behavior - Management stated that color categories are performing well, while care categories face challenges, and noted a pullback in add-on services due to macro disruptions [52][54] Question: Comp guidance and potential for improvement - Management expressed optimism for the second half of the year, citing new categories and initiatives as potential growth drivers [57][58] Question: Insights on Ignited stores - Management reported positive trends in Ignited stores, with increased customer engagement and spending compared to the rest of the fleet [48][49]

monday.com (NasdaqGS:MNDY) Q4 2025 Earnings call February 09, 2026 08:30 AM ET Company ParticipantsByron Stephen - VP of Investor RelationsCasey George - CROEliran Glazer - CFOEran Zinman - Co-Founder and Co-CEOMark Murphy - Head of Software ResearchRoy Mann - Co-Founder and Co-CEOConference Call ParticipantsAlex Zukin - Managing Director and Senior AnalystAllan Verkhovski - Director and Application Software AnalystArjun Bhatia - Partner and Equity Research AnalystBilly Fitzsimmons - Senior Research Analyst ...

Apollo Global Management (NYSE:APO) Q4 2025 Earnings call February 09, 2026 08:30 AM ET Speaker4Good morning and welcome to Apollo Global Management's fourth quarter 2025 earnings conference call. During today's discussion, all callers will be placed in listen-only mode, and following management's prepared remarks, the conference call will be opened for questions. Please limit yourself to one question, then rejoin the queue. This conference call is being recorded. This call may include forward-looking state ...

Financial Data and Key Metrics Changes - Total shipments in Q4 2025 were 3.8 million tons, slightly lower than Q3 due to seasonal impacts, with expectations for Q1 2026 to improve back to 4 million tons [15] - Q4 price realization was $993 per net ton, down by approximately $40 per net ton, but a substantial improvement in realized prices is expected starting in Q1 2026, with an anticipated increase of about $60 per ton [16][30] - Unit costs decreased by $40 per ton in 2025, marking the third consecutive year of reductions, with further expectations of a $10 per ton decrease in 2026 [16][17] Business Line Data and Key Metrics Changes - The company has shifted melting capacity from low-margin slabs to higher-margin flat-rolled products, anticipating continued demand for domestically produced slabs [5] - Multi-year fixed-price contracts with major automotive OEMs have been signed, increasing market share and securing high-margin business for 2026 [7][9] Market Data and Key Metrics Changes - The Canadian government has implemented restrictions on imported steel, positively impacting the Canadian subsidiary Stelco and improving pricing and shipments [4][12] - The U.S. market is benefiting from Section 232 tariffs at 50%, driving demand for domestically produced steel and reducing import competition [4][20] Company Strategy and Development Direction - The company is focused on leveraging existing production capacity without the need for new plants, positioning itself to benefit from the anticipated increase in domestic vehicle production [8][10] - The strategic partnership with POSCO aims to enhance collaboration and meet U.S. trade requirements, with a definitive agreement targeted for the first half of 2026 [13][52] Management's Comments on Operating Environment and Future Outlook - Management expressed optimism about the improving business environment, citing a solid order book, rising prices, and declining costs as key factors for profitability in 2026 [20][21] - The company is committed to maximizing profitability through operational efficiency and strategic partnerships, with a focus on the automotive sector [20][21] Other Important Information - The company achieved its lowest total recordable incident rate in 2025, reflecting significant improvements in safety performance [14] - Capital expenditures in 2025 were a record low at $561 million, with projections for 2026 to be around $700 million, reflecting normalized maintenance capital [18] Q&A Session Summary Question: Expected benefits from the cancellation of the slab contract - Management expects an EBITDA improvement of approximately $500 million from the cancellation of the slab contract, with benefits starting in Q1 but more pronounced in Q2 and Q3 [26][30] Question: CapEx expectations beyond 2026 - CapEx for 2026 is projected at $700 million, with expectations to rise to $900 million in 2027 due to a blast furnace reline, then returning to $700 million in 2028 [34] Question: Open capacity and potential EBITDA sensitivity - The company has significant downstream capacity available, with the need for increased domestic automotive production to fully utilize this capacity [39] Question: Outlook for Q1 and pricing expectations - Shipments are expected to return to 4 million tons in Q1, with ASP anticipated to increase by $60 per ton, driven by improved demand and pricing dynamics [43][44] Question: Impact of Stelco on earnings and market dynamics - Stelco's performance in 2025 was disappointing due to market conditions, but improvements are expected in 2026 as Canadian pricing stabilizes [60][64]

Pagaya Technologies (NasdaqCM:PGY) Q4 2025 Earnings call February 09, 2026 08:30 AM ET Speaker2Please note this conference is being recorded. I will now turn the conference over to Josh Fagen, Head of Investor Relations and COO of Finance. Thank you, you may begin.Speaker1Thank you, and welcome to Pagaya's fourth quarter and full year 2025 earnings conference call. Joining me today to talk about our business and results are Gal Krubiner, Chief Executive Officer of Pagaya; Sanjiv Das, President; and Evangelo ...

Financial Data and Key Metrics Changes - Revenue grew by 27% year-over-year, reaching $1.232 billion for fiscal year 2025, with Q4 revenue at $334 million, up 25% from the previous year [4][11] - Operating margin for fiscal year 2025 was 14%, with Q4 operating margin at 13% [4][12] - Net income for Q4 was $55 million, down from $57.3 million in Q4 2024, while fiscal year 2025 net income increased to $233.6 million from $183.3 million in fiscal year 2024 [13][14] - Adjusted free cash flow for Q4 was $56.7 million, with a margin of 17%, and for fiscal year 2025, it was $322.7 million, with a margin of 26% [14][15] Business Line Data and Key Metrics Changes - Customers with more than $50,000 in ARR now represent 41% of total ARR, indicating strong expansion within existing accounts [4] - Customers with over 500K in ARR grew by 74% year-over-year, highlighting success in enterprise-scale deployments [5] - The no-touch channels faced challenges in demand, particularly among smaller customers, affecting customer acquisition costs [5] Market Data and Key Metrics Changes - The company noted a choppy demand environment in no-touch channels, particularly impacting smaller customers, which is expected to persist into 2026 [5][20] - The overall net dollar retention (NDR) was stable at 110% for Q4 and is expected to remain flat for fiscal year 2026 [11][20] Company Strategy and Development Direction - The company is transitioning to an AI-powered work execution platform, focusing on AI Agents, AI Workflows, and Monday Vibe to enhance customer engagement and productivity [7][9] - The strategy includes shifting investments towards higher ROI opportunities that drive demand for larger customers [5] - The company aims to lead in the AI landscape, leveraging its platform to embed intelligence deeply across workflows [10] Management's Comments on Operating Environment and Future Outlook - Management expressed confidence in the company's fundamentals despite a challenging macroeconomic environment, emphasizing a disciplined approach to execution [16][20] - The guidance for fiscal year 2026 reflects expected revenue growth of 18%-19%, with operating margins projected at 11%-12% [17] - Management acknowledged the impact of the Israeli shekel's appreciation on margins, contributing to a negative FX impact of 100-200 basis points [12][31] Other Important Information - The company ended Q4 with $1.5 billion in cash and cash equivalents, reflecting a share repurchase of $135 million during the quarter [14] - Employee headcount increased to 3,155, with expectations for mid-teens percentage growth in fiscal year 2026, focusing on sales and R&D investments [14] Q&A Session Summary Question: Growth outlook for 2026 - Management indicated that guidance reflects current conditions without assuming a rebound in performance marketing, focusing on upmarket and enterprise customer expansion [19][20] Question: Sidekick monetization strategy - Sidekick is offered as a paid add-on for pro and below packages, with plans for further monetization as it provides significant value to customers [23] Question: Impact of customer acquisition costs - Management noted that the headwind in performance marketing affects smaller customers, while larger customers continue to show strong momentum [26][28] Question: Guidance for operating margins - The guidance reflects achievable numbers given the current macro environment, with a focus on disciplined investment and efficiency improvements [29][31] Question: Dynamics of the no-touch business - Management acknowledged ongoing choppiness in the no-touch segment, impacting overall performance, particularly among smaller customers [51][56] Question: Customer retention and churn - Gross retention for the $50K+ cohort is at 91%, with management confident in maintaining and improving this figure through product offerings [82]

Aimia (OTCPK:AIMF.F) M&A announcement February 09, 2026 08:30 AM ET Company ParticipantsJoe Racanelli - VP of Investor RelationsRhys Summerton - Executive ChairmanSteve Leonard - President and CFOConference Call ParticipantsBrian Morrison - Equity Research AnalystJoe RacanelliGood morning, and thank you for joining us today. Earlier this morning, we announced the signing of a definitive agreement for the sale of Bozzetto. We want to take this opportunity to put the transaction into perspective, review upcom ...

Sally Beauty Holdings (NYSE:SBH) Q1 2026 Earnings call February 09, 2026 08:30 AM ET Speaker3Good morning, everyone, and welcome to the Sally Beauty Holdings conference call to discuss the company's first quarter fiscal 2026 results. All participants have been placed in a listen-only mode. After management's prepared remarks, there will be a question-and-answer session. Additional instructions will be given at that time. Now I would like to turn the call over to Jeff Harkins, Vice President of Investor Rela ...