Two Harbors Investment (NYSE:TWO) Q4 2025 Earnings call February 03, 2026 09:00 AM ET Speaker7Good morning. My name is Ruth, and I will be your conference facilitator. At this time, I would like to welcome everyone to Two's fourth quarter 2025 financial results call. All participants are in a listen-only mode. After the speaker's remarks, there will be a question-and-answer period. I would now like to turn the call over to Maggie Karr.Speaker5Good morning, everyone, and welcome to our call to discuss Two's ...

RPC (NYSE:RES) Q4 2025 Earnings call February 03, 2026 09:00 AM ET Speaker6Good morning, and thank you for joining us for RPC Inc.'s fourth quarter 2025 earnings conference call. Today's call will be hosted by Ben Palmer, President and CEO, and Mike Schmidt, Chief Financial Officer. At this time, all participants are in a listen-only mode. Following the presentation, we will conduct a question and answer session. Instructions will be provided at that time for you to queue up for questions. I would like to a ...

Financial Data and Key Metrics Changes - In Q4 2025, the company achieved 6% organic growth, with an adjusted operating margin expansion of 80 basis points, and adjusted EPS of $8.12, reflecting a 13% increase year-over-year when excluding TRANZACT [5][18] - For the full year, organic growth was 5%, with adjusted operating margin expanding by 130 basis points to 25.2%, and adjusted diluted EPS of $17.08, also up 13% year-over-year excluding TRANZACT [5][18] Business Line Data and Key Metrics Changes - Health, Wealth and Career (HWC) segment saw organic growth accelerate to 6% in Q4, with a full-year growth of 4% [5][19] - Risk and Broking (R&B) generated 7% organic growth in Q4, with corporate Risk and Broking achieving 8% growth, marking the 12th consecutive quarter of high single-digit growth [6][25] - The insurance consulting and technology business experienced a decline of 1% in Q4, with full-year growth at 1% compared to 4% the previous year [26] Market Data and Key Metrics Changes - The international market drove growth in the health segment, particularly in Europe, while North America faced challenges due to a book of business sale in the prior year [20] - The company expects strong demand across global markets, driven by healthcare inflation and employers' focus on managing costs while maintaining competitive employee benefits [20][66] Company Strategy and Development Direction - The company is focused on optimizing its portfolio through strategic acquisitions, including Newfront, Cushon, and FlowStone Partners, to enhance growth and profitability [4][15] - The specialization strategy in Risk and Broking continues to drive new business momentum, particularly in construction and surety [6][25] - Investments in talent and technology are central to the company's strategy, with a focus on enhancing efficiency and driving margin expansion [11][33] Management's Comments on Operating Environment and Future Outlook - Management expressed confidence in the company's position and outlook for 2026, anticipating mid-single-digit organic growth and continued margin expansion [16][30] - The political and regulatory environment remains dynamic, prompting clients to seek the company's advice and solutions [16] - While optimistic about current conditions, management is monitoring potential headwinds for the upcoming year [16] Other Important Information - The company generated free cash flow of $1.5 billion for the year, with a free cash flow margin of 15.9%, an increase from 12.8% the previous year [31] - Share repurchases are a primary method of capital return, with at least $1 billion expected to be allocated to buybacks in 2026 [32] Q&A Session Summary Question: Drivers of organic growth within R&B - Management highlighted strong organic growth of 7% in R&B, driven by specialization strategy and investments in talent, data, and technology [37][39] Question: Mid- to high single-digit guidance for R&B in 2026 - Management acknowledged that while pricing may improve, growth is supported by high retention rates and new business opportunities, particularly in digital infrastructure and electrification [40][42] Question: Impact of talent on organic growth in 2026 - The company plans to continue strategic hiring to support organic growth, emphasizing the importance of talent in driving sustainable and profitable growth [52][54] Question: Changes in Medicare influencing BD&O growth - Management expects modest headwinds from Medicare changes but anticipates strong demand for retiree marketplace services to support low single-digit growth in 2026 [60][61] Question: AI's impact on consulting services - Management views AI as an opportunity rather than a threat, focusing on regulatory-driven recurring services that are expected to remain in demand [74]

Patria Investments (NasdaqGS:PAX) Q4 2025 Earnings call February 03, 2026 09:00 AM ET Speaker8Thank you for standing by. Welcome to the Patria Fourth Quarter and Full Year 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 will need to press star one one on your telephone. You will then hear an automated message advising your hand is raised. To withdr ...

Pentair (NYSE:PNR) Q4 2025 Earnings call February 03, 2026 09:00 AM ET Speaker8Welcome to the Pentair fourth quarter 2025 earnings conference call. All participants will be in listen-only mode. Should you need assistance, please signal a conference specialist by pressing the star key followed by 0. After today's presentation, there will be an opportunity to ask questions. To ask a question, you may press star then 1 on your telephone keypad. To withdraw the question, please press star then 2. Please note th ...

Merck & Co (NYSE:MRK) Q4 2025 Earnings call February 03, 2026 09:00 AM ET Speaker8Thank you for standing by. Welcome to the Merck & Co., Inc., Rahway, New Jersey, USA, fourth quarter sales and earnings conference call. At this time, all participants are in a listen-only mode until the question-and-answer session of today's conference. At that time, if you'd like to ask a question, you may press star one on your phone and record your name at the prompt. This call is being recorded. If you have any objections ...

Ingredion (NYSE:INGR) Q4 2025 Earnings call February 03, 2026 09:00 AM ET Speaker8Good day, and thank you for standing by. Welcome to the fourth quarter 2025 Ingredion Incorporated 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 this session, you will need to press star one one on your telephone. You will then hear an automated message advising your hand is raised. To w ...

Ball (NYSE:BALL) Q4 2025 Earnings call February 03, 2026 09:00 AM ET Speaker8Greetings and welcome to the Ball Corporation full year and fourth quarter 2025 earnings conference call. At this time, all participants are in a listen-only mode. A brief question-and-answer session will follow the formal presentation. If anyone should require operator assistance during the conference, please press star zero on your telephone keypad. As a reminder, this conference is being recorded. It is now my pleasure to introd ...

Archer Daniels Midland Company (NYSE:ADM) Q4 2025 Earnings call February 03, 2026 08:30 AM ET Company ParticipantsBen Theurer - Managing DirectorJuan Luciano - Chair and CEOKate Walsh - Head of Investor RelationsMonish Patolawala - EVP and CFOConference Call ParticipantsAndrew Strelzik - Senior Equity Research AnalystBen Bienvenu - Managing Director and Senior Equity Research AnalystHeather Jones - Founder and Principal AnalystManav Gupta - Executive Director and Senior Equity AnalystMatthew Blair - Analyst ...

Teradyne (NasdaqGS:TER) Q4 2025 Earnings call February 03, 2026 08:30 AM ET Company ParticipantsAmy McAndrews - VP of Corporate RelationsGreg Smith - CEOMichelle Turner - CFOConference Call ParticipantsBrian Chin - AnalystC.J. Muse - AnalystDave Duley - AnalystJim Schneider - AnalystKrish Sankar - AnalystMehdi Hosseini - AnalystSamik Chatterjee - AnalystTimothy Arcuri - AnalystVedvati Shrotria - AnalystOperatorLadies and gentlemen, good morning, and welcome to the Teradyne fourth quarter and full year 2025 ...