The Clorox Company (NYSE:CLX) Q2 2026 Earnings call February 03, 2026 05:00 PM ET Company ParticipantsFilippo Falorni - Director and Equity ResearchKaumil Gajrawala - Managing DirectorLinda Rendle - Chairman and CEOLisah Burhan - VP of Investor RelationLuc Bellet - VP and CFO of the Health and Hygiene divisionConference Call ParticipantsAndrea Teixeira - Managing Director and Senior Equity Research AnalystAnna Lizzul - VP and Equity Research AnalystBonnie Herzog - Managing Director and Senior Consumer Analy ...

Mercury Systems (NasdaqGS:MRCY) Q2 2026 Earnings call February 03, 2026 05:00 PM ET Company ParticipantsAustin Moeller - Director of Equity ResearchBill Ballhaus - Chairman and CEODave Farnsworth - EVP and CFONoah Poponak - Managing Director of Equity ResearchPeter Arment - Managing DirectorTyler Hojo - VP of Investor RelationsConference Call ParticipantsJonathan Ho - Technology AnalystKen Herbert - Senior Aerospace and Defense AnalystKyle Baker - Investment Banking AnalystMichael Ciarmoli - Senior Research ...

Financial Data and Key Metrics Changes - The company reported Q4 revenue of $704 million, representing a high single-digit increase year-over-year and exceeding prior guidance [5][11] - Full year 2025 revenue was $2.66 billion, flat compared to the prior year, but showed improving momentum throughout the year [7][12] - Q4 non-GAAP EPS was $0.71, surpassing the guidance range of $0.62-$0.68 [11] - Gross margin for Q4 was 10.6%, up 50 basis points sequentially and 20 basis points year-over-year [11][12] - Operating margin for Q4 was 5.5%, demonstrating leverage in the company's model [5] Business Line Data and Key Metrics Changes - Semi-Cap revenue decreased 8% quarter-over-quarter and 14% year-over-year, but full year revenue grew 2% [12][13] - Industrial revenue was flat for the full year but up 3% year-over-year [13] - A&D revenue grew 17% year-over-year and 19% for the full year [13] - Medical revenue increased 23% year-over-year in Q4, leading to 7% growth for the full year [13] - AC&C revenue rebounded in Q4, up 27% year-over-year, with expectations for continued growth [14] Market Data and Key Metrics Changes - The company noted improved sell-through and healthier end demand across sectors as channel inventory normalized [20] - The semi-cap sector is expected to see a demand inflection in the back half of 2026, with early signs of improvement [21][22] - Industrial sector performance is expected to gradually improve throughout 2026, driven by demand in transportation and HVAC [22] - A&D revenue growth is expected to moderate in 2026 due to program timing, but bookings momentum in space applications is promising [23][24] - Medical sector is anticipated to maintain double-digit growth in 2026, supported by strong bookings in MedTech [24] Company Strategy and Development Direction - The company targets five core high-value markets, focusing on complex, high-mix opportunities while avoiding commoditized markets [8] - Continued investment in global precision technology and production equipment is planned to align with new business wins [10][16] - The company aims to improve working capital efficiency and maintain positive free cash flow while investing in growth [9][15] Management's Comments on Operating Environment and Future Outlook - Management expressed confidence in the momentum of bookings and operational execution, particularly in medical and AC&C sectors [9][20] - The company anticipates a strong recovery in the semi-cap sector in 2026, with proactive capacity planning already in place [10][59] - Management remains optimistic about mid-single-digit growth guidance for 2026, with potential for further strengthening as visibility improves [26] Other Important Information - The company generated $85 million in free cash flow for fiscal year 2025 and maintained a net cash positive position of $111 million [15][16] - An $11.1 million non-cash impairment was recorded on certain assets due to program end-of-life [18] - The cash conversion cycle improved to 67 days, with significant improvements in inventory management [17][70] Q&A Session Summary Question: Areas of increased confidence beyond Semi-Cap - Management indicated that medical and AC&C sectors have shown improved momentum, with industrial gradually picking up as well [31][32] Question: Thoughts on gross margins and operating leverage - Management noted that while gross margins are stable, operating margins are where leverage can be realized as revenue accelerates [33][34] Question: Expansion of Total Addressable Market (TAM) in industrial - Management highlighted the broad nature of the industrial segment, with opportunities in HVAC, transportation, and agriculture [41][43] Question: Insights on space applications and bookings - Management expressed excitement about the momentum in space bookings, which is expected to contribute positively to A&D growth [44][45] Question: Details on medical program wins and momentum - Management confirmed ongoing success in medical devices and life sciences, with expectations for continued growth into 2026 [55][56] Question: Timeline for semi-cap recovery - Management indicated that they are prepared to respond to orders within 1-3 months, with proactive capacity planning already in place [58][59] Question: Expectations for cash cycle days and CapEx - Management aims to maintain stability in cash conversion cycle days while anticipating a slight increase in CapEx due to new projects [70][72]

Financial Data and Key Metrics Changes - In 2025, the company achieved record revenue of $34.6 billion, a 34% year-over-year increase, with net income rising 42% to $2.5 billion and free cash flow nearly doubling to $2.1 billion [5][6][23] - For Q4 2025, revenue reached $10.3 billion, up 34% year-over-year, with gross margin at 57%, an increase of 290 basis points year-over-year [5][24] Business Segment Data and Key Metrics Changes - Data center segment revenue grew 39% year-over-year to a record $5.4 billion, driven by strong demand for EPYC processors and MI350 products [7][25] - Client and gaming segment revenue increased 37% year-over-year to $3.9 billion, with client revenue at a record $3.1 billion, up 34% year-over-year [16][26] - Embedded segment revenue rose 3% year-over-year to $950 million, supported by demand in test and measurement and aerospace sectors [19][27] Market Data and Key Metrics Changes - In the cloud market, the number of EPYC cloud instances grew over 50% year-over-year to nearly 1,600, with significant adoption among hyperscalers [8][9] - The company noted a meaningful shift in EPYC adoption in the enterprise sector, with over 3,000 solutions now available optimized for major workloads [8] Company Strategy and Development Direction - The company is entering a multi-year demand supercycle for high-performance and AI computing, positioning itself to capture significant growth opportunities across all business segments [20] - The launch of the MI400 series and Helios platform is seen as a major inflection point for the AI business, with expectations of scaling AI revenue to tens of billions by 2027 [15][22] Management's Comments on Operating Environment and Future Outlook - Management expressed confidence in the growth trajectory for 2026, anticipating strong demand for EPYC and Instinct products, with a target of over 60% annual growth in the data center segment [22][48] - The company is optimistic about the data center AI revenue potential, with significant customer engagements and a strong order book [33][41] Other Important Information - The company repurchased 12.4 million shares in 2025, returning $1.3 billion to shareholders, and ended the year with $9.4 billion remaining in its share repurchase program [29] - The company is actively working on multi-year agreements with suppliers to ensure adequate supply for future growth [84] Q&A Session Summary Question: Can you discuss customer engagements and demand for MI450 and Helios platforms? - Management confirmed strong customer engagement and progress on MI450 development, with expectations for a second-half launch and significant ramp-up in 2027 [34][35] Question: Can you provide details on March guidance and data center GPU ramp? - Management indicated a sequential decline in client revenue but strong growth in data center, with expectations for a solid ramp in GPU revenue throughout the year [38][40] Question: What is the outlook for data center revenue growth in 2026? - Management expressed bullishness on data center growth, citing strong demand for EPYC and MI450 products, with a long-term target of over 60% growth [45][48] Question: How is the company addressing supply chain challenges for server CPUs? - Management noted increased supply capacity for server CPUs and strong demand, indicating confidence in meeting growth targets [52][53] Question: What is the strategy regarding memory procurement and inflationary costs? - Management highlighted proactive planning for memory procurement, ensuring alignment with demand and ramp-up schedules [82][84] Question: How does the company view the competitive landscape with ARM and x86? - Management emphasized the importance of high-performance x86 CPUs for AI workloads, asserting that EPYC is optimized for current and future demands [79][80]

Amdocs (NasdaqGS:DOX) Q1 2026 Earnings call February 03, 2026 05:00 PM ET Company ParticipantsDan McDermott - Equity ResearchJimmy Hortick - Trusted PartnerMatt Smith - Head of Investor RelationsShlomo Rosenbaum - Managing DirectorShuky Sheffer - President and CEOTamar Rapaport-Dagim - Chief Financial and Operating OfficerOperatorThank you for standing by and welcome to the Amdocs First Quarter 2026 Earnings Conference call. At this time, all participants are in listen-only mode. After the speaker's present ...

Benchmark Electronics (NYSE:BHE) Q4 2025 Earnings call February 03, 2026 05:00 PM ET Company ParticipantsBryan Schumaker - CFODavid Moezidis - PresidentJeff Benck - CEOPaul Manske - Head of Investor RelationsSteven Fox - Founder and CEOConference Call ParticipantsAnja Soderstrom - Senior Equity Research AnalystJim Ricchiuti - Senior AnalystMax Michaelis - Equity Research AnalystOperatorGood afternoon, ladies and gentlemen, and welcome to the Benchmark Q4 and Fiscal Year 2025 Earnings Call and Webcast. At th ...

Super Micro Computer (NasdaqGS:SMCI) Q2 2026 Earnings call February 03, 2026 05:00 PM ET Company ParticipantsCharles Liang - CEODavid Weigand - CFOMichael Staiger - VP of Corporate DevelopmentConference Call ParticipantsAnanda Prosad Baruah - Equity Research AnalystAsiya Merchant - Equity Research AnalystBrandon Nispel - Equity Research AnalystCatherine Murphy - Equity Research AnalystJonathan Tanwanteng - Equity Research AnalystMark Newman - Senior Equity Research AnalystNehal Sushil Chokshi - Senior Equit ...

Key Tronic (NasdaqGM:KTCC) Q2 2026 Earnings call February 03, 2026 05:00 PM ET Speaker3day and welcome to the Key Tronic FY 2026 Q2 investor call. Today's conference is being recorded. After the presentation, we will begin the question-and-answer period. At this time, I'd like to turn the call over to Tony Voorhees. Please go ahead.Speaker0Good afternoon, everyone. I am Tony Voorhees, Chief Financial Officer of Key Tronic. I'd like to thank everyone for joining us today for our investor conference call. Joi ...

Lumen Technologies (NYSE:LUMN) Q4 2025 Earnings call February 03, 2026 05:00 PM ET Speaker7Greetings everyone, and welcome to Lumen Technologies' fourth quarter and full year 2025 earnings call. During the presentation, all participants will be in a listen-only mode. Afterwards, we will conduct a question and answer session. At that time, if you have a question, please press the star followed by one on your telephone. If at any time during the conference you need to reach an operator, please press star zero ...

Lumentum (NasdaqGS:LITE) Q2 2026 Earnings call February 03, 2026 05:00 PM ET Speaker3Good day, everyone, and welcome to the Lumentum Holdings second quarter fiscal year 2026 earnings call. All participants will be in a listen-only mode. Please also note this event is being recorded for replay purposes. After today's prepared remarks, we will host a question-and-answer session. If you would like to ask a question, please raise your hand. If you have dialed into today's call, please press star nine to raise y ...