RTX (NYSE:RTX) Q3 2025 Earnings Call October 21, 2025 08:30 AM ET Speaker0Good day, and welcome to the RTX Third Quarter twenty twenty five Earnings Conference Call. My name is Desiree, and I will be your operator for today. As a reminder, this conference is being recorded for replay purposes. On the call today are Chris Scalio, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer Neil Mitchell, Chief Financial Officer and Nathan Weir, Vice President of Investor Relations. This call is being webcast live on the Internet an ...

Financial Data and Key Metrics Changes - Total GPC sales for Q3 2025 were $6.3 billion, an increase of approximately 5% compared to the same period last year, with adjusted diluted earnings per share of $1.98, up 5% year over year [5][28][34] - Adjusted EBITDA increased by 10% year over year, with EBITDA margins improving in both Automotive and Industrial segments [5][31] - Gross margin was 37.4%, reflecting a 60 basis point increase from the previous year, driven by strategic pricing and sourcing initiatives [29][34] Business Line Data and Key Metrics Changes - Global Industrial sales were $2.3 billion, up approximately 5% year over year, with comparable sales growth of about 4% [9][12] - The Automotive segment saw sales increase by approximately 5%, with comparable sales growth of about 2% [12][34] - Motion's core MRO and maintenance business, accounting for 80% of Motion sales, was up mid-single digits during the quarter [11] Market Data and Key Metrics Changes - In the U.S., total automotive sales increased approximately 4%, with comparable sales up about 2% [13][18] - Canadian automotive sales rose approximately 3% in local currency, with comparable sales increasing by about 2% [18] - European sales were flat in local currency, with comparable sales down approximately 2% [20] Company Strategy and Development Direction - The company is focused on operational discipline and strategic investments to enhance customer service and manage inflationary pressures [24][33] - There is an ongoing operational and strategic review to assess business structure and differentiate in an evolving landscape, with updates expected in 2026 [23][34] - The company is optimistic about the long-term fundamentals of its markets and is positioned to build on its momentum [25][39] Management's Comments on Operating Environment and Future Outlook - Management noted that end markets remain muted, particularly in Europe, but they are adapting to dynamic environments and remain resilient [6][24] - The company expects diluted earnings per share for 2025 to be in the range of $6.55 to $6.80, with total sales growth projected at 3% to 4% [34][36] - Management highlighted the importance of monitoring the fluid tariff environment and customer sentiment as they navigate market conditions [39] Other Important Information - The company has signed a definitive agreement to acquire Benson Auto Parts in Canada, which is expected to close in Q4 2025 [19] - The company has returned $421 million to shareholders through dividends in the first nine months of 2025 [33] Q&A Session Summary Question: What accounts for gross margins being up less in the fourth quarter? - Management indicated that the moderation in gross margin expansion is primarily due to the lapping of acquisition benefits and ongoing sourcing and pricing efforts [43][44] Question: What are the benefits of having the businesses together? - Management emphasized the meaningful benefits of operating as one team, including improved sales effectiveness and technology investments [45][46] Question: What is the same SKU inflation in US NAPA? - Management noted that the full run rate of inflation is expected to stabilize, with a low single-digit benefit to sales growth from tariffs [53][54] Question: Have independents been losing market share? - Management stated that independent owners are managing inventory levels effectively and are not losing market share [78][80] Question: How should the fourth quarter outlook inform 2026 expectations? - Management suggested that while they expect solid performance in Q4, they are cautious about market conditions and will continue to monitor the environment closely [99][104]

Financial Data and Key Metrics Changes - Galaxy Digital reported a record GAAP net income of $505 million for Q3 2025, with an adjusted gross profit of $728 million, indicating strong performance across its diversified model [9][10] - The firm achieved a firm-wide adjusted EBITDA of $629 million, significantly up from $211 million in Q2 2025 [11] - Cash and stablecoins on the balance sheet increased to $1.9 billion, up approximately $700 million from Q2 2025 [12] Business Line Data and Key Metrics Changes - The digital asset segment generated a record adjusted gross profit of $318 million, driven by strong trading, investment banking, asset management, and staking activities [10][15] - Assets under management and assets under stake reached over $15 billion, nearly doubling from the previous quarter, with asset management growing to approximately $9 billion [17][18] - The lending book grew to over $1.8 billion, reflecting new clients and market appreciation [16] Market Data and Key Metrics Changes - Galaxy Digital's trading volumes increased by 140% from Q2 2025, with record crypto trading volumes achieved during the quarter [15] - The firm executed a significant transaction involving the sale of over $9 billion of Bitcoin on behalf of a single client, marking one of the largest notional Bitcoin transactions ever completed [15] Company Strategy and Development Direction - Galaxy Digital is focused on expanding its digital asset offerings and enhancing its data center capabilities, with the launch of Galaxy One aimed at individual investors [7][24] - The company is strategically positioning itself to capture a broader market by integrating traditional finance with blockchain infrastructure [22][76] - The Helios data center project is a cornerstone of Galaxy's infrastructure strategy, with plans for multi-tenant capabilities and significant power capacity [36][71] Management's Comments on Operating Environment and Future Outlook - Management expressed optimism about the future, highlighting the importance of building trust and relationships in the crypto community [4][5] - The company acknowledged the challenges posed by forced liquidations in the crypto ecosystem but noted that it performed well during this period [39][41] - Galaxy Digital is committed to disciplined risk management and maintaining sufficient capital and liquidity to support long-term growth [14] Other Important Information - The firm secured a $460 million PIPE deal from a large institutional investor, which will support the development of its data center [8][13] - Galaxy Digital's asset management business is now run rate profitable, providing a solid foundation for future growth [18] Q&A Session Summary Question: Impact of forced liquidations on market structure - Galaxy Digital performed well during the liquidation events, with no credit losses and quick responses from the trading desk [39] - Market makers and leveraged retail traders were significantly impacted, leading to reduced liquidity and wider bid-ask spreads [39][40] Question: Aspirations for Galaxy One - Galaxy One aims to serve high-net-worth consumers, providing a seamless platform for managing traditional and digital assets [42][44] - The target audience includes individuals with significant wealth who have historically been underserved by traditional platforms [46][47] Question: Update on data center approvals and demand - Approval timelines for additional capacity in Texas remain uncertain, but there is positive traction in demand from large customers [50][54] - The company is optimistic about securing additional interconnection capacity and has seen increasing proactive inquiries from potential clients [53][54] Question: Financing and refinancing opportunities - Galaxy Digital expects to unlock significant capital through refinancing once the Helios project stabilizes and generates revenue [56][58] - The refinancing could potentially unlock multi-hundreds of millions of dollars of equity for future developments [58] Question: Competitive positioning in the data center market - The company is focused on execution and delivering projects on time and on budget, which is critical for long-term customer demand [66][68] - Galaxy Digital is strategically positioned with existing land and infrastructure, differentiating itself from competitors [66][68]

Financial Data and Key Metrics Changes - Consolidated revenues for Q3 2025 were $2.82 billion, reflecting a 13.1% increase year-over-year, with organic revenue growth of 6.8% [13][16] - Adjusted operating income was $458 million, or 16.3% of revenues, compared to $385 million, or 15.5% of revenues in the prior year [15] - Reported EPS was $2.16, up from $1.99 a year ago, while adjusted EPS increased to $2.60 from $2.30 [16] - Cash from operations year-to-date reached $1.42 billion, a 63.1% increase compared to the prior year [16] Business Line Data and Key Metrics Changes - Revenue from diagnostic information services grew by 13.5%, driven by organic growth across physician, hospital, and consumer channels [13] - In the physician channel, revenue grew approximately 17%, with organic growth in the high single digits [7] - The hospital channel saw low single-digit revenue growth, primarily driven by COLAB Solutions [8] - The consumer channel experienced strong double-digit growth, particularly from the questhealth.com platform [9] Market Data and Key Metrics Changes - Total volume measured by requisitions increased by 12.5% year-over-year, with organic volume up 3.9% [14] - The company noted a benefit of approximately 50 basis points in volume due to disruptions from the previous year [14] Company Strategy and Development Direction - The company is focused on delivering solutions for core clinical customers and expanding into consumer life sciences and data analytics [6] - Recent acquisitions are emphasized as key growth drivers, particularly in hospital outreach and independent labs [6] - The company announced a joint venture with Corewell Health to establish a lab services partnership in Michigan [2][8] - Project Nova aims to modernize the order-to-cash process, with significant investments expected in 2025 [12][17] Management's Comments on Operating Environment and Future Outlook - Management expressed optimism regarding the potential delay of PAMA legislation, which could mitigate a projected $100 million impact next year [26] - The company anticipates continued strong demand for clinical solutions and is raising its full-year 2025 guidance [19] - Management highlighted the importance of consumer health channels, which are expected to maintain momentum into the next year [32] Other Important Information - The company received FDA Breakthrough Device designation for its Haystack MRD test, reinforcing its cancer monitoring innovation [10] - The company is targeting 3% annual cost savings and productivity improvements through its Invigorate program [11] Q&A Session Summary Question: What are the expectations for utilization levels into year-end? - Management noted that utilization levels are expected to continue as seen in Q3, with strong growth in the consumer health business contributing to this trend [24] Question: What are the latest expectations regarding PAMA? - Management indicated that while the RESULTS Act has been proposed, a delay in PAMA is considered more likely than the act passing, with a potential $100 million impact next year [26] Question: How is the consumer health channel performing relative to expectations? - The consumer health channel is performing slightly above expectations, with strong growth in both direct and indirect channels [30] Question: Can you provide insights on the impact of Project Nova investments? - Management confirmed that there will be a ramp-up in Project Nova investments in Q4, but this is not expected to negatively impact 2026 [110] Question: What is the status of the Haystack MRD test integration? - The Haystack MRD test is fully integrated into the company, with ongoing studies and positive market response expected to enhance its presence [94][95]

Financial Data and Key Metrics Changes - Equifax reported revenue of $1.54 billion for Q3 2025, representing a growth of over 7% in constant currency and reported dollars, exceeding the midpoint of July guidance by $25 million [5][39] - Adjusted EPS was $2.04 per share, which is $0.12 above the midpoint of July guidance, reflecting stronger revenue growth and solid operating leverage [8][39] - Adjusted EBITDA margins were 32.7%, up 20 basis points sequentially [8] Business Line Data and Key Metrics Changes - USIS revenue grew by 11%, driven primarily by a strong 26% increase in mortgage revenue, while EWS mortgage revenue was up 2% against a market decline of 7% in hard inquiries [20][12] - EWS revenue grew by 5%, with government performance driving high single-digit growth [9][11] - B2B non-mortgage revenue increased by about 150 basis points sequentially, indicating a focus on customer growth post-cloud transformation [9][20] Market Data and Key Metrics Changes - Total U.S. mortgage revenue was up 13% in the quarter, with mortgage hard credit inquiries down about 7%, better than expectations [5][6] - International revenue increased by 7% in constant currency, with Canada showing strong growth of 11% [27][28] - The mortgage market is expected to improve over the long term as inflation stabilizes and rates decrease [6][39] Company Strategy and Development Direction - The company is focusing on leveraging its new Equifax Cloud™ and EFX.AI™ capabilities to drive cost savings and operational efficiency [3][30] - A new pricing structure for VantageScore 4.0 aims to deliver significant savings to customers while enhancing profitability for Equifax [23][49] - The company is positioned to capitalize on government program integrity opportunities following the OB3 legislation, with expectations for growth in EWS government business [16][20] Management's Comments on Operating Environment and Future Outlook - Management expressed optimism about the long-term recovery of the mortgage market, projecting a return to levels seen between 2015 and 2019 as economic conditions improve [6][39] - The company anticipates ongoing discussions with federal and state agencies regarding new solutions to comply with stricter income verification requirements [16][60] - Management highlighted the importance of the new VantageScore pricing structure in driving customer conversions and enhancing profitability [23][46] Other Important Information - Equifax returned approximately $360 million to shareholders in Q3 2025 through share repurchases and dividends [10][48] - The company raised its full-year revenue guidance by $40 million and adjusted EPS by $0.12 per share based on strong Q3 performance [10][39] Q&A Session Summary Question: Can you go into more detail on the mortgage pricing changes? - Management noted a significant increase in interest around VantageScore 4.0 due to FICO's price increase, with many customers actively engaging in discussions about conversion opportunities [53] Question: Can you elaborate on the margin guidance and the reduction in USIS margin guidance? - Management explained that the increase in variable compensation due to stronger performance impacted margins, alongside a higher mix of mortgage revenue affecting gross margins [54][56] Question: Do you expect states to start using your solutions ahead of time after the OB3 signing? - Management indicated a mix of both immediate engagement and longer-term revenue growth expected from new solutions, with a positive uptick in conversations at the state level [58][60] Question: What is driving the increase in general corporate expenses? - The increase is primarily due to higher variable compensation linked to stronger revenue and operating income performance [63][64] Question: Can you clarify the differences in mortgage growth between USIS and EWS? - Management explained that USIS benefited from a significant FICO price increase and an uptick in mortgage activity, while EWS's growth was constrained by a declining mortgage market [67][68]

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Financial Data and Key Metrics Changes - The company reported sales of $6.1 billion in Q3 2025, achieving a 3% core revenue growth year-over-year [8][10] - Gross profit margin for Q3 was 58.2%, with an adjusted operating profit margin of 27.9%, up 40 basis points year-over-year [9][10] - Adjusted diluted net earnings per share were $1.89, reflecting a 10% increase year-over-year [10] Business Line Data and Key Metrics Changes - Core revenue in the biotechnology segment increased by 6.5%, while core revenue in discovery and medical grew low single digits [14][18] - Bioprocessing core revenue grew high single digits, driven by double-digit growth in consumables, although equipment revenue declined in the high teens year-over-year [15][16] - Core revenue in diagnostics increased by 3.5%, with clinical diagnostics up low single digits and Cepheid's core revenue up mid single digits [19][20] Market Data and Key Metrics Changes - Core revenues in developed markets were up mid single digits, while high growth markets saw low single-digit growth, impacted by a mid single-digit decline in China [8][9] - The company noted a modest recovery in pharma R&D spending, although it remains below historical levels [7][18] Company Strategy and Development Direction - The company is focused on leveraging the Danaher Business System to drive productivity gains and mitigate geopolitical pressures [8][24] - Continued investment in innovation, particularly in digital and artificial intelligence initiatives, is a priority to strengthen long-term competitive positioning [8][10] - The long-term outlook for the biologics market remains healthy, driven by increasing global production of biological medicines, particularly monoclonal antibodies [16][17] Management's Comments on Operating Environment and Future Outlook - Management expressed optimism about the strong Q3 results and the ability to exceed revenue, earnings, and cash flow expectations [7][10] - The company expects core revenue growth in the low single-digit percentage range for Q4 2025 and maintains its full-year adjusted diluted EPS guidance of $7.70 to $7.80 [21][22] - For 2026, the company anticipates core revenue growth in the 3% to 6% range, assuming modest recovery across end markets [22][23] Other Important Information - The company generated $1.4 billion in free cash flow in Q3 and $3.5 billion year-to-date, resulting in a free cash flow to net income conversion ratio of 146% [10][24] - A new share repurchase program was approved, authorizing the purchase of up to 35 million additional shares of common stock [10][24] Q&A Session Summary Question: What are the expectations for fiscal year 2026? - Management indicated a range of 3% to 6% top-line growth for 2026, with a focus on modest recovery in end markets [27][30] Question: What factors could influence the 3% versus 6% growth? - The company noted that improvements in the market and policy environment would be key to achieving higher growth [28][30] Question: How is the company addressing the challenges in the diagnostics segment, particularly in China? - Management acknowledged a conservative view on diagnostics in China, expecting a manageable headwind of $75 million to $100 million [36][37] Question: What is the outlook for the biotechnology equipment market? - There is cautious optimism for equipment investments, with management noting increased confidence among pharma customers regarding capital investments [45][46] Question: How does the company view capital deployment between M&A and share repurchases? - The company maintains a strong bias towards M&A but is also open to share repurchases when valuations are attractive [81][82]