Triple Flag Precious Metals (NYSE:TFPM) Q4 2025 Earnings call February 19, 2026 09:00 AM ET Speaker4Ladies and gentlemen, thank you for standing by. My name is Desiree, and I will be your conference operator today. At this time, I would like to welcome everyone to the Triple Flag Precious Metals Fourth Quarter 2025 conference call. All lines have you please on mute to prevent any background noise. After the speaker's remarks, there will be a question and answer session. If you would like to ask a question d ...

Financial Data and Key Metrics Changes - In Q4 2025, net interest income grew 8% to $56.4 million from $52 million in the same quarter a year ago, and for the full year, it increased 7% to $216.9 million from $202.5 million in 2024 [16][22] - Net income attributable to shareholders was $12.2 million, or $0.50 per diluted share, an increase of $2.1 million or $0.07 per share over the prior year quarter, and for the full year, net income was $43 million, or $1.78 per share, an increase of $7.2 million or $0.26 per share from 2024 [22] - Total loans reached $2.567 billion, with total originations of $421 million for Q4 and $1.5 billion for the full year, reflecting increases from both the same quarter last year and year-over-year [4][18] Business Line Data and Key Metrics Changes - Consumer lending, the largest business line, reported interest income of $74.5 million for Q4 and $289.9 million for the year, growing 5% compared to the same period last year and 8% year-over-year [5] - The recreational loan book grew 5% to $1.6 billion, representing 63% of total loans, with Q4 originations of $97.2 million compared to $72.2 million a year ago [5][18] - The home improvement loan book stood at $810.2 million, representing 32% of total loans, with Q4 originations of $61.7 million versus $82.5 million last year [6] - The commercial segment had new originations of $4.1 million during Q4, compared to $7.3 million the same quarter a year ago, but total originations for the year were $40.6 million, up from $14.3 million in 2024 [7] Market Data and Key Metrics Changes - The average interest rate on the total loan portfolio increased to 12.26% from 12.01% a year ago, with the average interest rate on commercial loans at 14.22% compared to 12.97% a year ago [18] - Delinquencies of ninety-plus days were 0.82% of gross recreational loans and 0.16% of gross home improvement loans, with allowances for credit losses at 5.32% and 2.41% respectively [6][19] Company Strategy and Development Direction - The company aims to build upon its strong foundation while refining strategic priorities, focusing on sustained growth in the recreation and home improvement segments [12] - The strategic partnership program has seen record levels of originations, reaching $258.3 million in Q4, indicating diversification of income sources [9] - The company is committed to disciplined growth, operational excellence, and prudent capital allocation, with a focus on optimizing returns and improving margins [14][57] Management's Comments on Operating Environment and Future Outlook - Management expressed confidence in the company's ability to navigate changing environments and deliver consistent, attractive returns for shareholders [14] - The company recognizes the potential for market conditions to evolve but remains focused on sustainable value creation [14] - Management highlighted the importance of maintaining a strong balance sheet to support future investments and growth opportunities [14] Other Important Information - The provision for credit loss was $27.7 million for Q4, reflecting an increase from $18.6 million in Q3 and $20.6 million in the prior year quarter [19] - The company collected $2.5 million in cash from its legacy Taxi Medallion business during Q4, resulting in net recoveries and gains of $1.4 million [10] Q&A Session Summary Question: How would you characterize the provision expense of $27.7 million? - Management explained that the increase was due to moving loans from held for sale to held for investment, which accounted for a $2.2 million provision hit, and an increase in allowance coverage from 5% to 5.32% [26][27] Question: What were the nature of the equity gains of $8.7 million? - Management indicated that the gains were related to several exits, with about $8.5 million coming from three specific portfolio companies [31][32] Question: Should we expect a growth in the reserve ratio in 2026? - Management stated that while the allowance will grow with the loan book, they do not expect significant changes in the reserve ratio [45] Question: What is the growth outlook for the home improvement segment? - Management highlighted that they added experienced talent to support growth in the home improvement line and expect mid-teens growth, significantly above previous levels [36][38]

Financial Data and Key Metrics Changes - For the full year 2025, revenues reached $28.5 billion, a 20% increase compared to 2024. Adjusted EBITDA was a record $2.9 billion, and adjusted diluted earnings per share grew 20% year over year to $10.75. Record cash flow from operations was $2.2 billion, and record free cash flow was $1.7 billion [10][12] - In Q4 2025, revenues were $7.8 billion, with adjusted EBITDA of $845 million and adjusted diluted EPS of $3.16, all records for the company. Cash flow from operations in the quarter was $1.1 billion, and free cash flow was $946 million, both fourth quarter records [10][11] Business Line Data and Key Metrics Changes - The company completed three acquisitions in Q4 2025: Tri-City Group, Wilson Construction Company, and Billings Flying Service, for a total consideration of approximately $1.7 billion, enhancing power delivery capabilities for large load center facilities and utility capital programs [11] - The acquisitions and organic growth added approximately 11,100 employees, bringing the total workforce to approximately 69,500 at year-end, reinforcing self-perform capabilities [7] Market Data and Key Metrics Changes - The total backlog at year-end was $44 billion, indicating substantial momentum across end markets driven by ongoing investment in grid reliability and resilience, and growing demand for power generation [7][12] - The company is positioned to benefit from multi-year structural demand drivers in the utility and power generation sectors, with significant visibility heading into 2026 and beyond [12] Company Strategy and Development Direction - The company aims to enhance vertical supply chain solutions through a planned investment of approximately $500 million to $700 million over the next several years in power transformer manufacturing facilities [8] - The strategy remains focused on craft labor excellence, execution certainty, and disciplined investment, positioning the company at the center of a multi-decade infrastructure transformation [9] Management's Comments on Operating Environment and Future Outlook - Management expressed confidence in achieving record backlog and another year of double-digit earnings per share growth in 2026, supported by a strong backlog and ongoing investments in infrastructure [9][12] - The company is optimistic about the growth opportunities in the data center market, which is expected to be a significant contributor to future revenues [17] Other Important Information - The company has established itself as a compounder of profitable growth, achieving record results in revenues, adjusted EBITDA, and adjusted diluted earnings per share for eight consecutive years [4] - Management emphasized the importance of maintaining a disciplined approach to acquisitions and investments, ensuring alignment with the company's strategic goals [87] Q&A Session Summary Question: Insights on earnings growth and data center contracts - Management indicated that data center contracts currently represent about 10% of the business and are the fastest-growing segment of the backlog, with significant opportunities expected in the coming years [17] Question: Electric margins and initiatives - Management noted that while electric margins have remained steady, there are opportunities for improvement through vertical integration and resource sharing, although no major large projects are anticipated in 2026 [20][22] Question: Gas power generation projects - Management confirmed ongoing interest in gas power generation projects and indicated that there is a strong pipeline of opportunities, with plans to expand beyond current joint ventures [37] Question: Pricing dynamics and supply chain - Management highlighted a collaborative approach to pricing, focusing on long-term programmatic spending rather than short-term bids, which enhances return on invested capital [35] Question: AI initiatives and operational efficiency - Management acknowledged the potential of AI to improve operational efficiency and reduce operating expenses, emphasizing a focus on integrating AI into engineering and field operations [91]

Evergy (NasdaqGS:EVRG) Q4 2025 Earnings call February 19, 2026 09:00 AM ET Speaker5Good day, and thank you for standing by. Welcome to Evergy's Fourth Quarter 2025 Earnings Conference Call. At this time, all participants are in a listen-only mode. After the speaker's presentation, there will be a question-and-answer session. To ask a question during the session, you'll need to press star one one on your telephone. You will then hear an automated message advising your hand is raised. To withdraw your questio ...

Financial Data and Key Metrics Changes - Total operating revenues for Q4 2025 were $259.4 million, a decrease of $17.7 million or 6.4% from Q3 2025, primarily due to a $16 million decrease in day rate revenue [8][9] - Adjusted EBITDA for Q4 2025 was $105.4 million, bringing full-year adjusted EBITDA to $470.1 million, which was at the top end of the guidance range [4][9] - The company recorded a net loss of $1 million for Q4 2025, while full-year net income was $45 million, with adjusted EBITDA decreasing by 7% compared to 2024 [9][10] Business Line Data and Key Metrics Changes - Technical utilization for the fleet was 98.8% and economic utilization was 97.8% in Q4 2025 [3] - The company secured new commitments for 7 rigs since the last quarterly report, with expectations for further coverage gains in the coming months [4][13] Market Data and Key Metrics Changes - In the Middle East, multi-year tenders are in progress for an estimated 13 rigs, and Pemex announced a 34% year-on-year increase in upstream CapEx [5] - Overall jackup market utilization remains steady at approximately 90%, with expectations for market conditions to firm as tenders are awarded [5] Company Strategy and Development Direction - The company believes the jackup market has bottomed out and sees gradual recovery in fundamentals as demand increases [4] - The company plans to return to the Oslo Stock Exchange through a listing on Euronext Growth, with a full uplisting to the main list expected in the first half of 2026 [12][20] Management's Comments on Operating Environment and Future Outlook - Management expressed optimism about the tendering pipeline, indicating that significant awards are expected by mid-2026, which could lead to improved market conditions [18][34] - The company anticipates that market conditions will continue to improve through the second half of 2026, with a clear recovery in day rates expected in 2027 and beyond [20] Other Important Information - Cash and cash equivalents as of December 31, 2025, were $379.7 million, with total liquidity of $613.7 million [11] - The company completed an equity offering raising gross proceeds of $84 million and an additional bond offering of $165 million [11][12] Q&A Session Summary Question: Outlook for idle rigs Sif and Freya - Management is confident that Sif will secure a contract in the coming months, while Freya may take longer, potentially going to work in late 2026 or early 2027 [22][24] Question: Thoughts on EBITDA for 2026 - Management indicated that while it is early for formal guidance, the outlook for 2026 suggests a modest increase in contracting days compared to 2025 [25][27] Question: Status of tenders in the Middle East - Management confirmed that major tenders from Aramco and KOC are in progress, with awards expected around mid-year [32][34] Question: Potential for further rig acquisitions - Management stated that while they are open to M&A opportunities, they are focused on complementary acquisitions rather than growth for its own sake [39][40] Question: Rate development trajectory - Management expects that higher activity levels will start impacting bidding levels in Q3 2026, following the awarding of tenders [46][47] Question: Contracting strategy for the fleet - Management emphasized the importance of a mix of short and long-term contracts, with flexibility based on market conditions [50][51] Question: Current status of rigs without contracts - Management indicated that rigs like Var and Freya may take longer to secure contracts, with a focus on developments in the Middle East as a potential catalyst [66]

American Water Works Company (NYSE:AWK) Q4 2025 Earnings call February 19, 2026 09:00 AM ET Speaker4Good morning, and welcome to American Water's fourth quarter 2025 earnings conference call. As a reminder, this call is being recorded and is also being webcast with an accompanying slide presentation through the company's investor relations website. The audio webcast archive will be available for one year on American Water's Investor Relations website. I would now like to introduce your host for today's call ...

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Brookdale Senior Living (NYSE:BKD) Q4 2025 Earnings call February 19, 2026 09:00 AM ET Speaker9Good morning. My name is Jordan, and I'll be your conference operator today. At this time, I would like to welcome everyone to the Brookdale Senior Living Fourth Quarter 2025 Earnings Call. Today's conference call is being recorded. All lines have been placed on mute to prevent any background noise. After the speaker's remarks, there'll be a question and answer session. At this time, I would now like to turn the c ...

Choice Hotels International (NYSE:CHH) Q4 2025 Earnings call February 19, 2026 09:00 AM ET Speaker6Ladies and gentlemen, thank you for standing by. Welcome to Choice Hotels International's fourth quarter and full year 2025 earnings call. At this time, all participants are in listen-only mode. Following the prepared remarks, we will open the line for questions. I will now turn the call over to Allie Summers, Senior Director of Investor Relations.Speaker0Good morning, and thank you for joining us. Before we b ...

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