Gen Digital (GEN) - 2026 Q3 - Earnings Call Transcript
2026-02-05 23:02
Gen Digital (NasdaqGS:GEN) Q3 2026 Earnings call February 05, 2026 05:00 PM ET Company ParticipantsJason Starr - Head of Investor RelationsMeta Marshall - Managing DirectorNatalie Derse - CFORobert Coolbrith - VP of Internet Equity ResearchRoger Boyd - Executive DirectorSaket Kalia - Managing DirectorVincent Pilette - CEOConference Call ParticipantsJoseph Gallo - SVP and Software Research AnalystMatt Hedberg - Managing Director and Software Research AnalystOperatorGood afternoon, everyone. Thank you for sta ...
Gen Digital (GEN) - 2026 Q3 - Earnings Call Transcript
2026-02-05 23:02
Financial Data and Key Metrics Changes - Q3 bookings reached $1.3 billion, up 27% year-over-year, and revenue was $1.2 billion, up 26% year-over-year [20][25] - Non-GAAP EPS increased by 14% year-over-year, reaching $0.64 [25][30] - Operating income was $629 million, translating to a 51% operating margin [25][27] Business Line Data and Key Metrics Changes - Cyber safety segment bookings grew 5% year-over-year, with revenue increasing by 3% [20][24] - MoneyLion experienced nearly 40% revenue growth in Q3, driven by strong customer demand for personal financial products [22][13] - LifeLock's monitored financial accounts grew double digits year-over-year to nearly 50 million [12][22] Market Data and Key Metrics Changes - The paid customer base increased to over 78 million, with 500,000 new cyber safety direct customers added [24][25] - Engine processed over 360 million inquiries annually, reflecting strong marketplace growth [16][22] Company Strategy and Development Direction - The company aims to build a trusted AI-powered platform focusing on cyber safety and financial wellness [4][11] - The introduction of the Agent Trust Hub and Norton Neo browser highlights the company's commitment to enhancing security in AI interactions [10][18] - The strategy emphasizes the convergence of identity threats and financial risks, positioning the company as a leader in both domains [11][12] Management's Comments on Operating Environment and Future Outlook - Management noted the increasing complexity of cyber threats, with scams evolving to exploit consumer behavior [6][8] - The company raised its revenue and EPS guidance for fiscal 2026, reflecting strong performance and momentum [29][30] - Management expressed confidence in the long-term growth potential driven by AI and the integration of MoneyLion [30][31] Other Important Information - The company generated $541 million in operating cash flow and $535 million in free cash flow during Q3 [27][28] - A quarterly cash dividend of $0.125 per common share was approved, reflecting the company's commitment to returning capital to shareholders [29][30] Q&A Session Summary Question: How is Gen addressing the trust consumers need in AI? - Management acknowledged the growing need for trust in AI and highlighted the launch of the Agent Trust Hub to validate AI agents and skills [33][36] Question: What is the status of MoneyLion's transition to subscriptions? - Management confirmed a cautious approach to transitioning MoneyLion towards subscriptions, with strong growth in personal financial offerings [39][40] Question: Can you elaborate on the Equifax partnership? - The partnership with Equifax aims to enhance consumer financial solutions and improve risk visibility, leveraging differentiated datasets [48][50] Question: What are the trends in first-party versus third-party products in the MoneyLion marketplace? - Management noted balanced growth in both first-party and third-party products, with strong performance in short-term lending [52][54] Question: What are the plans for capital deployment moving forward? - Management emphasized a balanced approach to capital deployment, focusing on dividends, debt paydown, and opportunistic share buybacks [76][78]
ESCO Technologies(ESE) - 2026 Q1 - Earnings Call Transcript
2026-02-05 23:02
ESCO Technologies (NYSE:ESE) Q1 2026 Earnings call February 05, 2026 05:00 PM ET Company ParticipantsBryan Sayler - President and CEOChris Tucker - SVP and CFOKate Lowrey - VP of Investor RelationsConference Call ParticipantsJon Tanwanteng - Managing Director and Senior Equity Research AnalystTommy Moll - Managing Director and Senior Equity Research AnalystOperatorday, and thank you for standing by. Welcome to the first quarter 2026 ESCO Technologies earnings call. At this time, all participants are in a li ...
Doximity(DOCS) - 2026 Q3 - Earnings Call Transcript
2026-02-05 23:02
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2026-02-05 23:02
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2026-02-05 23:02
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2026-02-05 23:02
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ESCO Technologies(ESE) - 2026 Q1 - Earnings Call Transcript
2026-02-05 23:02
ESCO Technologies (NYSE:ESE) Q1 2026 Earnings call February 05, 2026 05:00 PM ET Company ParticipantsBryan Sayler - President and CEOChris Tucker - SVP and CFOKate Lowrey - VP of Investor RelationsConference Call ParticipantsJon Tanwanteng - Managing Director and Senior Equity Research AnalystTommy Moll - Managing Director and Senior Equity Research AnalystOperatorDay, and thank you for standing by. Welcome to Q1 2026 ESCO Technologies Earnings Call. At this time, all participants are in a listen-only mode. ...
Good Times(GTIM) - 2026 Q1 - Earnings Call Transcript
2026-02-05 23:02
Good Times Restaurants (NasdaqCM:GTIM) Q1 2026 Earnings call February 05, 2026 05:00 PM ET Company ParticipantsKeri August - Chief Accounting OfficerKevin Holden - Founder and CEORyan Zink - CEOOperatorHello, everyone. Thank you for joining us, and welcome to the Good Times Restaurants Incorporated Q1 2026 earnings call. After today's prepared remarks, we will host a question and answer session. If you would like to ask a question, please press star one on your telephone keypad. To withdraw your question, p ...
News (NWS) - 2026 Q2 - Earnings Call Transcript
2026-02-05 23:02
News Corp (NasdaqGS:NWS) Q2 2026 Earnings call February 05, 2026 05:00 PM ET Company ParticipantsEntcho Raykovski - Managing Director and Media & TelcoLavanya Chandrashekar - CFOMichael Florin - Head of Investor RelationsRobert Thomson - CEOConference Call ParticipantsCraig Huber - Equity Research AnalystDavid Joyce - Senior Equity Analyst of Media SectorDavid Karnovsky - Executive Director and Senior Research AnalystOperatorWelcome to News Corp's second quarter fiscal 2026 earnings conference call. Today's ...