Leonardo DRS (NasdaqGS:DRS) Q4 2025 Earnings call February 24, 2026 10:00 AM ET Company ParticipantsAndre Madrid - VP of Equity ResearchAustin Moeller - Director of Equity ResearchJohn Baylouny - President and CEOJonathan Tanwanteng - Managing DirectorMichael Ciarmoli - Managing Director of Aerospace and Defense Equity ResearchMichael Dippold - EVP and CFORobert Stallard - PartnerSeth Seifman - Executive DirectorSteve Vather - Senior Vice President of Corporate Development and Investor RelationsConference C ...

Financial Data and Key Metrics Changes - The company achieved full-year consolidated revenue of $3.8 billion, exceeding the high end of guidance, driven by strong demand and successful backlog conversion [8] - Adjusted earnings per share for 2025 was $6.41, representing first-year earnings accretion compared to legacy JBT's 2024 adjusted earnings of $6.15 [11] - Consolidated adjusted EBITDA was $600 million, with a margin of 15.8%, at the midpoint of guidance [9] - The leverage ratio improved to less than 2.9 times by year-end 2025, down from just below 4 times at the transaction completion [11] Business Line Data and Key Metrics Changes - Revenue for the Protein Solutions segment was $1.7 billion, while the Prepared Food and Beverage Solutions segment generated $2.1 billion [9] - Adjusted EBITDA margin for Protein Solutions was 20.1%, and for Food and Beverage Solutions, it was 17.2% [9] - The company captured $30 million in order synergies for the full year, with more than half realized in the fourth quarter [7] Market Data and Key Metrics Changes - Full-year orders reached $3.8 billion, with over $1 billion in the fourth quarter, primarily driven by strong demand in the poultry market [5] - The poultry sector showed a sharp recovery after two years of underinvestment, contributing significantly to order strength [5] - Gains were observed across all regions in 2025, with poultry being a leading food category due to its affordability and health benefits [5] Company Strategy and Development Direction - The company plans to invest in strengthening its offerings and providing integrated solutions across key product lines [7] - Future growth is expected to be supported by continued investment momentum in the poultry industry and renewed investment in prepared foods [17] - The company aims to achieve $150 million in run rate synergy savings by the end of 2027 [10] Management's Comments on Operating Environment and Future Outlook - Management expressed confidence in the continued investment momentum in the poultry equipment demand into 2026 [17] - The impact of higher tariffs was acknowledged, with an estimated cost of approximately $43 million for the year, affecting adjusted EBITDA margins [10] - The company anticipates healthy year-over-year growth in revenue, margins, and earnings for 2026, with guidance for adjusted earnings per share of $8.00-$8.50 [14] Other Important Information - The company will provide further details on strategic growth priorities and financial targets at the upcoming Investor Day on March 26 [17] - The company is focused on completing the integration of JBT and Marel, with a strong emphasis on enhancing customer value propositions [46] Q&A Session Summary Question: What end markets stood out in the fourth quarter? - Management indicated that poultry remains the leader across all categories, followed by beverages, with expectations for a recovery in AGVs [21][22] Question: Can you provide expectations for R&D and SG&A for 2026? - Synergy savings were predominantly in SG&A, with R&D not specifically called out for synergies [24] Question: How do you differentiate top-line growth for 2026 between segments? - Overall revenue growth is guided at 5%-7%, with Protein Solutions expected to be at the higher end and Prepared Food and Beverage at the lower end [36] Question: What is the expected impact of tariffs on pricing? - Management expects to mitigate some tariff impacts through pricing actions, estimating a net negative benefit of 25 to 50 basis points for the full year [41] Question: What are the expectations for sales synergies in 2026? - The company is ahead of pace on original synergy targets, with $30 million captured in 2025 and expectations for continued growth in 2026 [60]

Ryman Hospitality Properties (NYSE:RHP) Q4 2025 Earnings call February 24, 2026 10:00 AM ET Company ParticipantsAri Klein - Director of Equity ResearchColin Reed - Executive ChairmanCooper Clark - VP of Equity ResearchDaniel Politzer - Executive Director of Equity ResearchDavid Katz - Managing DirectorDuane Pfennigwerth - Senior Managing DirectorJay Kornreich - Vice President of REIT Equity ResearchJennifer Hutcheson - CFOJohn DeCree - Head of Institutional Investor ResearchMark Fioravanti - President and C ...

Portillo's (NasdaqGS:PTLO) Q4 2025 Earnings call February 24, 2026 10:00 AM ET Company ParticipantsChris Brandon - VP of Investor RelationsMichael Miles - Chairman of the Board and Interim CEOMichelle Hook - CFOSharon Zackfia - Partner and Group Head of the Consumer SectorConference Call ParticipantsAndy Barish - AnalystBrian Harbour - Research AnalystBrian Mullan - Restaurant and Food Distribution AnalystDavid Tarantino - Restaurants AnalystDennis Geiger - Restaurants AnalystGregory Francfort - Senior Anal ...

Financial Data and Key Metrics Changes - In the fourth quarter, mineral and royalty production was 30.9 thousand BOE per day, a decrease of 11% from the prior quarter, while total production for the quarter was 32.1 thousand BOE per day [11] - Net income for the fourth quarter was $72.2 million, with adjusted EBITDA at $76.7 million [13] - Distributable cash flow for the quarter was $66.8 million, representing 1.05 times coverage for the period [13] Business Line Data and Key Metrics Changes - The company achieved significant commercial milestones, including development agreements with Revenant Energy and Caturus Energy, placing approximately 500,000 gross acres into development [4] - Aethon brought several new wells online in the Shelby Trough at about 25-30 MMcf a day, with additional wells expected to come online in the first quarter [4][5] Market Data and Key Metrics Changes - The company anticipates significant increases in natural gas production and distributions for unitholders over the coming years, driven by growing demand from LNG and electric power generation [14] - The outlook for natural gas is increasingly constructive over the next decade, supported by the company's significant assets near Gulf Coast LNG facilities [15] Company Strategy and Development Direction - The company is focused on increasing production from existing assets and driving long-term value for unitholders, with a comprehensive commercial strategy that includes grassroots acquisitions and high-interest development agreements [9] - The company is strategically increasing G&A in 2026 to support the anticipated increase in activity [9] Management's Comments on Operating Environment and Future Outlook - Management expressed confidence that 2026 will be a turning point, with new and increased development in the Shelby Trough and Haynesville expansion areas [11] - The company is monitoring increasing activity levels in the Haynesville and commodity price dynamics as it looks towards 2026 production and distribution [11] Other Important Information - The partnership is conducting two substantial 3D seismic surveys covering about 360,000 gross acres, which are expected to enhance subsurface evaluation and accelerate development [12] - The company has invested about $240 million in its acquisition program since launching in 2023 [6] Q&A Session Summary Question: Guidance for the year and production cadence - Management indicated that production is expected to start at the end of 2025 levels and increase materially throughout 2026, primarily due to new development agreements and high-interest projects [20][21] Question: Pipeline of potential new development agreements - Management stated that they welcome both existing partners and newcomers for new developments, indicating a diverse approach to expanding their asset base [24] Question: Activity in the Permian and liquids guidance - Management highlighted excitement about high-interest activity in the Permian, with expectations for increased activity and volumes primarily in 2026 and 2027 [30][31] Question: Funding the distribution through cash flow - Management expressed confidence in funding the $0.30 distribution through distributable cash flow without relying on liquidity, supported by strong development commitments [34][35] Question: Seismic expenses and adjusted EBITDA - Management confirmed that the seismic expenses are expected to be primarily incurred in 2026, with the majority of costs related to the seismic shoots completed by early 2027 [37]

Erie Indemnity Company (NasdaqGS:ERIE) Q4 2025 Earnings call February 24, 2026 10:00 AM ET Company ParticipantsJulie Pelkowski - EVP and CFOScott Beilharz - VP of Investor RelationsTimothy G. NeCastro - President and CEOOperatorGood morning, welcome to the Erie Indemnity Company fourth quarter and year-end 2025 earnings conference call. This call was prerecorded and there will be no question-and-answer session following the recording. Now, I'd like to introduce your host for the call, Vice President of Inve ...

Gerdau (NYSE:GGB) Q4 2025 Earnings call February 24, 2026 10:00 AM ET Company ParticipantsAriana de Cesare Pereira - Investor Relations SpecialistCaio Greiner - Equity Research DirectorCaio Ribeiro - Managing Director and Head of Equity ResearchDaniel Sasson - Head of Latam Steel and Mining, Pulp, and Paper and CementGustavo Werneck - CEORafael Japur - CFORaphael Bastos Bezerra - Pricing Data Scientist IIINone - TranslatorConference Call ParticipantsIgor Guedes - Lead Equity Research AnalystNone - AnalystNo ...

Ovintiv (NYSE:OVV) Q4 2025 Earnings call February 24, 2026 10:00 AM ET Company ParticipantsBrendan McCracken - President and CEOCorey Code - CFOGreg Givens - EVP and COOGreg Pardy - Managing Director and Head of Global Energy ResearchJason Verhaest - Director of Investor RelationsJosh Silverstein - Managing DirectorKevin MacCurdy - Managing DirectorLloyd Byrne - Managing Director, Equity ResearchNeil Mehta - Head of Americas Natural Resources Equity ResearchPhillip Jungwirth - Managing DirectorConference Ca ...

Atlas Energy Solutions (NYSE:AESI) Q4 2025 Earnings call February 24, 2026 10:00 AM ET Company ParticipantsBlake McCarthy - CFOBud Brigham - Executive ChairmanEddie Kim - VP in Equity ResearchJeff LeCorgne - Director in the Equity Research divisionJohn Daniel - FounderJohn Turner - President and CEOKyle Turlington - VP of Investor RelationsMichael Scialla - Managing DirectorStephen Gengaro - Managing DirectorTim Ondrak - SVP and PresidentConference Call ParticipantsDerek Podhaizer - Director and Senior Rese ...

Financial Data and Key Metrics Changes - In Q4 2025, net income was over $63 million, or $1.21 per diluted share, compared to $152 million, or $2.91 per diluted share in Q4 2024 [9] - For the full year, net income totaled over $559 million, or $10.69 per diluted share, down from over $600 million, or $11.48 per diluted share in 2024 [9] - The combined ratio improved significantly to 94.1% in Q4 2025 from 105.7% in Q4 2024, and for the full year, it improved from 110.4% in 2024 to 104.9% in 2025 [6][7] Business Line Data and Key Metrics Changes - Direct written premiums grew approximately 5% in Q4 2025 compared to the prior year, and almost 9% for the full year compared to 2024 [5] - Average premium per policy for the total year grew 9.6% compared to 2024 [5] - Policies in force declined by 1.1%, and retention decreased to 88.4% [6] Market Data and Key Metrics Changes - Catastrophe losses contributed 10.6 points to the combined ratio on a reported basis, compared to 9.6 points in 2024 [8] - The company experienced significant catastrophe losses in the first half of the year, which were offset by lower-than-expected losses in the second half [8] Company Strategy and Development Direction - The company aims to strengthen profitability, support disciplined growth, and invest in product offerings and capabilities for long-term success [13] - New products like Erie Secure Auto are being rolled out to enhance competitive positioning [13][14] - The company is also advancing innovation through Erie Strategic Ventures, focusing on investments in technology and financial services [15] Management's Comments on Operating Environment and Future Outlook - The management highlighted a challenging underwriting environment due to elevated weather activity and competitive market dynamics [3] - Confidence was expressed in the long-term strategy that has sustained the company for 100 years, positioning it well for a strong year ahead [4] - The CEO announced plans to retire at the end of 2026, emphasizing the importance of a seamless leadership transition [17] Other Important Information - A $100 million contribution to a charitable foundation impacted net income but did not affect operating income [9][12] - The company paid over $254 million in dividends in 2025, with a 7.1% increase in the quarterly dividend approved for 2026 [12] Summary of Q&A Session - There was no question-and-answer session following the recorded remarks, as indicated at the beginning of the call [1][2]