Knowles Corporation (NYSE:KN) Q4 2024 Earnings Conference Call February 13, 2025 4:30 PM ET Company Participants Sarah Cook - Vice President of Investor Relations Jeffrey Niew - President and CEO John Anderson - SVP and CFO Conference Call Participants Anthony Stoss - Craig-Hallum Bob Labick - CJS Securities Sarah Cook Please go ahead. Thank you, and welcome to our fourth quarter and full year 2024 earnings call. I am Sarah Cook, Vice President of Investor Relations. Presenting with me today are Jeffrey Nie ...

DaVita Inc. (NYSE:DVA) Q4 2024 Earnings Conference Call February 13, 2025 5:00 PM ET Company Participants Nic Eliason - Group VP, IR Javier Rodriguez - CEO Joel Ackerman - CFO Conference Call Participants Joanna Gajuk - Bank of America AJ Rice - UBS Pito Chickering - Deutsche Bank Justin Lake - Wolfe Research Andrew Mok - Barclays Ryan Langston - TD Cowen Operator I will now turn the call over to Javier Rodriguez. Thank you, Nick. And thank you for joining the call today. Javier Rodriguez As we embark on 20 ...

Airbnb, Inc. (NASDAQ:ABNB) Q4 2024 Earnings Conference Call February 13, 2025 4:30 PM ET Company Participants Angela Yang - Director, Investor Relations Brian Chesky - Co-Founder & Chief Executive Officer Ellie Mertz - Chief Financial Officer Conference Call Participants Stephen Ju - UBS Richard Clarke - Bernstein Eric Sheridan - Goldman Sachs Justin Patterson - KeyBanc Brian Nowak - Morgan Stanley Ron Josey - Citi James Lee - Mizuho Jed Kelly - Oppenheimer Doug Anmuth - JPMorgan Lee Horowitz - Deutsche Ban ...

Roku, Inc. (NASDAQ:ROKU) Q4 2024 Earnings Conference Call February 13, 2025 5:00 PM ET Company Participants Conrad Grodd - Vice President, Investor Relations Anthony Wood - Founder, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer Dan Jedda - Chief Financial Officer Charlie Collier - President, Roku Media Mustafa Ozgen - President Devices Conference Call Participants Shyam Patil - Susquehanna Michael Morris - Guggenheim Securities Laura Martin - Needham Jason Helfstein - Oppenheimer Matt Condon - Citizens JMP Ralph Sch ...

Financial Data and Key Metrics Changes - Q4 revenue grew by 6%, exceeding guidance, with contributions from both segments and all three technologies [14] - GAAP operating earnings were $814 million, representing 27% of sales, an increase from 25.9% year-over-year [15] - Non-GAAP EPS was $4.04, up 4% from $3.90 last year, driven by higher sales and favorable mix [15][18] - Full-year revenue reached $10.8 billion, an 8% increase, with strong growth across all segments [16] - Operating cash flow for Q4 was $1.1 billion, down from $1.2 billion in the prior year, but full-year operating cash flow was a record $2.4 billion, up 17% year-over-year [19] Business Line Data and Key Metrics Changes - In the Products and SI segment, Q4 sales increased by 3%, driven by growth in LMR and video [20] - Software and services revenue in Q4 was up 11%, with notable growth in all three technologies [22] - Full-year Products and SI revenue was $6.9 billion, up 10% from the prior year [21] - Full-year SNS revenue was $3.9 billion, up 5% compared to last year, with a 13% increase when excluding the UK Home Office [24] Market Data and Key Metrics Changes - North America revenue for Q4 was $2.2 billion, up 9%, and $7.8 billion for the full year, up 13% [25] - International Q4 revenue was $807 million, down 3%, primarily due to lower Ukraine revenue and the exit from ESN [25][26] - Full-year international revenue was $3 billion, down 2%, but up mid-single digits when excluding the UK Home Office [26] Company Strategy and Development Direction - The company plans to continue strong investments in software and services, expecting high single-digit or double-digit growth in the SNS segment when normalized for FX [31] - The company anticipates another year of double-digit growth in video and command center technologies [33] - The acquisition of Theatro is expected to enhance capabilities in AI and voice-powered communication for frontline workers [72][74] Management's Comments on Operating Environment and Future Outlook - Management expressed confidence in the operating environment, citing a strong pipeline and record backlog as indicators of growth potential [60][61] - The company expects Q1 sales to increase between 5% and 5.5%, with non-GAAP EPS between $2.98 and $3.03 per share [28] - For the full year, revenue growth is expected to be approximately 5.5%, with non-GAAP EPS between $14.64 and $14.74 [29] Other Important Information - The company ended the year with a record backlog of $14.7 billion, up $438 million year-over-year [10][26] - The effective tax rate for 2024 was 22%, compared to 21.9% in the prior year [18] Q&A Session Summary Question: Impact of federal spending shifts on customer behavior - Management indicated no changes in customer behavior due to recent federal spending shifts [44] Question: Growth rate for video with cloud adoption - Management noted that cloud adoption is seen as a favorable trend, with continued double-digit growth expected [46] Question: Federal budget approval and expectations for Ukraine revenue - Management does not expect any Ukrainian revenue for 2025, with previous revenue being around $80 million [51] Question: Insights on federal spending and public safety - Management expressed optimism about the federal government's focus on public safety and security, which is expected to drive spending [63] Question: Theatro acquisition details - The acquisition is expected to enhance AI capabilities for frontline workers, particularly in retail [72][74] Question: Local and state spending environment - Management described the current funding environment for local and state spending as strong, with public safety technology being prioritized [86] Question: AI applications in LMR - Management confirmed that AI is being used to improve audio quality and background noise cancellation in LMR networks [94]

Financial Data and Key Metrics Changes - Republic Services achieved a revenue growth of 7% in 2024, with adjusted EBITDA growth of 12% and an adjusted EBITDA margin expansion of 140 basis points [8][30] - Adjusted earnings per share (EPS) reached $6.46, and the company generated $2.18 billion in adjusted free cash flow, marking a 10% increase compared to the previous year [8][32] - Total debt at the end of 2024 was $12.8 billion, with total liquidity of $2.5 billion and a leverage ratio of approximately 2.6 times [32] Business Line Data and Key Metrics Changes - The environmental solutions business saw a revenue increase of nearly $70 million compared to the prior year, with an adjusted EBITDA margin expansion of over 500 basis points to 24.7% in the fourth quarter [31][78] - Organic volume on total revenue declined by 1.2% in the fourth quarter, primarily due to shedding underperforming contracts in the residential business and softness in construction and manufacturing end markets [11][26] - Recycling processing and commodity sales increased revenue by 20 basis points during the quarter, with commodity prices averaging $164 per ton for the full year, up from $117 per ton in the prior year [28][29] Market Data and Key Metrics Changes - The average yield on total revenue was 4.4%, while the average yield on related revenue was 5.3% [10][25] - Current commodity prices are approximately $145 per ton, which is the baseline used in the 2025 guidance [27][29] - The company expects organic volume growth in the recycling and waste business to range from negative 25 basis points to positive 25 basis points in 2025 [26] Company Strategy and Development Direction - The company is focused on sustainability and digital capabilities, with ongoing investments in polymer centers and renewable natural gas projects [14][17] - Republic Services plans to deploy at least $1 billion in value-creating acquisitions in 2025, with a strong pipeline supporting continued acquisition activity [24][50] - The company aims to maintain a high customer retention rate, which remains strong at over 94% [9] Management's Comments on Operating Environment and Future Outlook - Management expressed confidence in the company's ability to deliver profitable growth while continuing to invest in the business for long-term value creation [23][24] - The macroeconomic environment, including inflation and interest rates, is being monitored, but management does not see these factors as immediate threats [113][114] - The company anticipates a balanced EBITDA cadence for 2025, with margin expansion expected across all business types [60] Other Important Information - Employee engagement score remained high at 86, with turnover improving by 150 basis points compared to the prior year [20] - The company was named to the Dow Jones Sustainability Index for the ninth consecutive year, reflecting its commitment to sustainability [21] Q&A Session Summary Question: Future growth prospects for Environmental Solutions (ES) - Management remains positive about ES prospects, with expectations for M&A growth and organic growth in 2025 following IT integration [38] Question: Margin expansion details for 2025 - Management expects approximately 30 basis points of margin expansion, with underlying business growth potentially exceeding this figure [40][44] Question: M&A activity and pipeline - The company has a strong pipeline for acquisitions, particularly in Environmental Solutions and recycling, with a focus on strategic and financial filters [50] Question: Pricing environment and customer feedback - Management noted that pricing discussions with clients remain healthy, with a good spread maintained despite cost inflation [88] Question: Update on polymer centers and RNG plants - Incremental revenue from sustainability investments is projected at $70 million, with EBITDA contribution of $35 million expected in 2025 [67] Question: Risks and macroeconomic concerns - Management is watchful of the macro environment but does not see it as a major concern, focusing instead on safety and operational execution [113][114]

Financial Data and Key Metrics Changes - Wynn Resorts reported a record year of adjusted property EBITDA, with Las Vegas achieving another annual record [8][10] - Adjusted property EBITDA for Wynn Las Vegas was $267.4 million on operating revenue of $699.5 million, resulting in an EBITDA margin of 38.2%, down 1% year on year [24][25] - Macau operations generated $292.8 million in adjusted property EBITDA on $926.6 million of operating revenue, resulting in an EBITDA margin of 31.6% [27] Business Line Data and Key Metrics Changes - In Las Vegas, table games drop was flat year on year, while slot handle increased by 13% [11][25] - Encore Boston reported adjusted property EBITDA of $58.8 million on revenue of $212.7 million, with an EBITDA margin of 27.7% [26] - Macau's EBITDA was down about 1% year over year but up 11% sequentially, with a focus on maximizing EBITDA despite competitive pressures [17][18] Market Data and Key Metrics Changes - Demand in Las Vegas remained healthy in January, with both drop and handle up year over year, and ADR and SMB covers also increasing [13][14] - In Boston, slot handle was up 6%, setting a new all-time property record for slot revenue [15][16] - Macau saw healthy mass table drop and strong direct VIP turnover during the Chinese New Year period, with full hotel occupancy [19][20] Company Strategy and Development Direction - The company is focused on diversifying its business with the development project in the UAE, which is expected to produce meaningful EBITDA [9][21] - Wynn Resorts is committed to returning capital to shareholders through share repurchases and dividends, with a recent repurchase of $200 million in Q4 [10][33] - The company is exploring additional market opportunities in attractive gateway cities and has strategic land banks in new markets [22] Management's Comments on Operating Environment and Future Outlook - Management expressed confidence in the future, citing strong demand indicators and a robust setup for 2025 [14][102] - The competitive environment in Macau remains stable, with a focus on EBITDA and margin rather than market share [52] - Management noted that the premium customer segment outperformed the base market during Chinese New Year, indicating a healthy customer base [59] Other Important Information - The company announced a cash dividend of $0.25 per share, payable on March 5, 2025 [33] - A $2.4 billion financing package for the UAE project was finalized, marking a significant milestone [36] - The company is advancing design work and approvals for several concession-related CapEx projects in Macau [29][30] Q&A Session Summary Question: What win rate is being used for favorable hold in Las Vegas? - Management confirmed a 22% embedded table hold [40] Question: Is EBITDA growth expected in January and February despite the Super Bowl impact? - Management indicated that all key volume indicators were up year over year, excluding the Super Bowl weekend [46][102] Question: How is the competitive environment in Macau expected to evolve? - Management stated that the market remains competitive but stable, focusing on EBITDA and margin [52] Question: Can you elaborate on the acquisition in London and future expansion opportunities? - The acquisition is part of establishing a presence in a key global gateway city, with potential for further expansion [66] Question: What are the major milestones for the UAE project leading up to 2027? - Topping off of the project is expected towards the end of the year, with further engagement with investors planned [80] Question: How is the company managing operating expenses in Las Vegas? - Management emphasized a comprehensive approach to managing OpEx without impacting customer experience [128][132] Question: What is the outlook for CapEx in Macau? - The company is committed to a $2.6 billion investment over ten years, focusing on projects that align with the Wynn brand [168][172]

Electrovaya, Inc. (NASDAQ:ELVA) Q1 2025 Earnings Conference Call February 13, 2025 5:00 PM ET Company Participants John Gibson - CFO Raj DasGupta - CEO Conference Call Participants Daniel Magder - Raymond James Eric Stine - Craig-Hallum Craig Irwin - Roth Capital Jeffrey Campbell - Seaport Research Partners Jeff Grampp - Alliance Global Partners Amit Dayal - H.C. Wainwright Operator Greetings. Welcome to the Electrovaya Q1 2025 Financial Results Conference Call. At this time, all participants are in a liste ...

Twilio Inc. (NYSE:TWLO) Q4 2024 Earnings Conference Call February 13, 2025 5:00 PM ET Company Participants Bryan Vaniman - Senior Vice President of Investor Relations and Corporate Development Khozema Shipchandler - Chief Executive Officer Aidan Viggiano - Chief Financial Officer Conference Call Participants James Fish - Piper Sandler Michael Turrin - Wells Fargo Securities Nicholas Altmann - Scotiabank Mark Murphy - JPMorgan Ryan Koontz - Needham & Company Meta Marshall - Morgan Stanley Arjun Bhatia - Will ...

Financial Data and Key Metrics Changes - In 2024, net revenue increased by 6% year over year to $1.41 billion, with net income growing by 34% year over year to $133 million and adjusted EBITDA increasing by 8% year over year to $358 million [2][3][33] - The company expanded net income margin by two percentage points and adjusted EBITDA margin by one percentage point from 2023 [3][20] - For Q4 2024, net revenue was $362 million, net income was $42 million with a 12% margin, and adjusted EBITDA was $101 million with a 28% margin [16][46] Business Line Data and Key Metrics Changes - Revenue from services increased by 11% year over year to a record $879 million, while RRNO revenue declined by 3% year over year to $470 million [4][34] - Advertising revenue in services rose by 11% year over year in Q4 to $225 million, while RRNO locations decreased, leading to a 4% decline in paying advertising locations to 521,000 [17][47] - Self-serve advertising grew approximately 15% year over year in Q4, while multilocation revenue remained flat year over year [18][47] Market Data and Key Metrics Changes - The home services category showed strong performance with annual revenue growth of approximately 15% year over year [4][34] - Consumer projects increased by approximately 25% year over year, with project submissions through the AI chatbot Yelp Assistant up by more than 50% from Q3 to Q4 [6][35] - Yelp users contributed 21 million new reviews in 2024, reaching a total of 308 million cumulative reviews, up 7% from the prior year [9][39] Company Strategy and Development Direction - The company plans to focus on three strategic initiatives in 2025: leading in services, driving advertiser value, and transforming the consumer experience, leveraging AI capabilities [10][40] - Following the acquisition of RepairPal, the company aims to accelerate growth in the auto services category and enhance its product focus on multilocation services businesses [12][41] - The strategy emphasizes creating a best-in-class experience for consumers and service professionals, with a strong commitment to disciplined expense management [19][50] Management's Comments on Operating Environment and Future Outlook - Management expressed confidence in the long-term growth opportunities, particularly in the services sector, despite challenges in the RRNO category due to macroeconomic pressures [25][26] - For Q1 2025, the company expects net revenue to be in the range of $350 million to $355 million, reflecting typical seasonality, and for the full year, net revenue is expected to be between $1.470 billion and $1.485 billion [26][55] - Management acknowledged the impact of inflation and uncertainties in the economic environment on their guidance for 2025, reflecting a cautious outlook [96][97] Other Important Information - The company acquired RepairPal for approximately $80 million in cash, which is expected to contribute positively to the auto category [24][120] - Stock-based compensation expense was reduced as a percentage of revenue by two percentage points in 2024, with plans to further decrease it to less than 6% by the end of 2027 [22][53] Q&A Session Summary Question: What are the abilities to invest behind demand generation for RRNO? - Management acknowledged headwinds in RRNO due to inflationary pressures but emphasized ongoing investments in the business and alignment of product roadmaps towards services [63][64] Question: What are the key investment areas for growth in services? - Management highlighted strong performance in services, particularly home services, and the introduction of a leads API to enhance opportunities for multilocation services [66][67] Question: What is the contribution of RepairPal to the guidance? - Management indicated that RepairPal's performance is integrated into the overall guidance, with expectations for significant growth in the auto category [101][122] Question: How is AI impacting the business? - Management noted that AI has improved consumer experience and operational efficiencies, with specific mention of the Yelp Assistant driving project submissions [78][82] Question: What are the thoughts on Yelp's positioning in the current environment? - Management expressed optimism about leveraging trusted content in the evolving AI landscape, emphasizing the importance of local search capabilities [87][90] Question: What are the drivers behind the performance this quarter? - Management noted better-than-expected performance in Q4, with seasonal increases contributing to revenue growth [91][92] Question: How does the company view sustainable long-term growth in services? - Management is confident in the continued strong performance in services, supported by trusted content and AI applications [125][127] Question: What are the competitive dynamics in the restaurant and retail sectors? - Management attributed challenges in these sectors to macroeconomic factors rather than competitive pressures, expressing optimism for future recovery [131][132]