Financial Data and Key Metrics Changes - The company reported revenue of $530 million for Q3 2025, representing a 12% year-over-year increase and an adjusted EPS of $0.48, up 11% year-over-year [4][21] - Adjusted EPS for the quarter was $0.48, reflecting a 10.8% year-over-year increase [24] - Revenue for the first nine months of 2025 was $1.55 billion, up 14% year-over-year on a constant currency basis [25] Business Line Data and Key Metrics Changes - Data and AI-led revenue grew 18% year-over-year, accounting for 56% of total revenue [4][6] - Digital operations revenue increased by 6% year-over-year, with some revenue shifting to the data and AI-led category [6] - The insurance segment grew 9% year-over-year, contributing a third of total revenue [6] - Healthcare and life sciences segment grew 22% year-over-year, driven by demand for data and AI solutions [6][22] - Banking, capital markets, and diversified industries grew 12% year-over-year, representing nearly a quarter of total revenue [7][22] Market Data and Key Metrics Changes - International growth markets segment generated revenue of $92.8 million, up 8.4% year-over-year [23] - The company noted a positive demand environment and an expanding sales pipeline for data and AI-led opportunities [8][9] Company Strategy and Development Direction - The company is focused on embedding AI into client workflows and has launched EXLdata.ai to help clients make their data AI-ready [12][13] - The strategy includes expanding capabilities in data and AI, with a strong emphasis on client engagement and innovation [11][56] - The company aims to maintain double-digit growth momentum into 2026, supported by a healthy new business pipeline [20][28] Management's Comments on Operating Environment and Future Outlook - Management expressed confidence in sustained double-digit growth due to the increasing demand for AI-driven solutions [36][40] - The company is raising its revenue and EPS guidance for the full year based on strong performance and visibility [27][28] - Management highlighted the importance of transforming client business models and expanding total addressable markets through AI adoption [9][36] Other Important Information - More than 75% of the company's revenue is recurring or annuity, providing stability and predictability [11] - The company has received several industry recognitions for its AI services and solutions leadership [17][18] Q&A Session Summary Question: Change in overall demand environment - Management characterized the overall demand as very strong, with an expanding total addressable market for services and solutions [30][32] Question: Expectations for digital operations growth - Management indicated that digital operations growth is impacted by revenue shifting to data and AI-led categories, with a current growth rate of 6% [46][47] Question: Client relationship management changes - The company is enhancing client engagement by training teams to discuss complex technologies and expanding conversations to include higher-level executives [52][54] Question: Outlook for healthcare segment growth - Management believes the healthcare business has significant growth potential due to the data-rich and fragmented nature of the market [62][64] Question: Margin expectations for next year - Management expects more stable margin growth in 2026, with an adjusted margin improvement of 10 to 20 basis points per year [67][68] Question: Landscape for EXLdata.ai product - Management noted that while other companies are developing similar solutions, EXLdata.ai differentiates itself by using AI to prepare data for AI readiness [71][72] Question: International segment growth acceleration - The company is investing in marketing and talent to accelerate growth in international markets [75] Question: Requirements for deploying enterprise AI - Management discussed two engagement motions: standalone capabilities for data readiness and integrated solutions for embedding AI into workflows [78][80]

Ferrovial (NasdaqGS:FER) Q3 2025 Earnings Call October 29, 2025 10:00 AM ET Speaker2Good afternoon, everybody. This is Silvia Ruiz speaking, and I would like to welcome you to Ferrovial's conference call to discuss the financial results for the third quarter of 2025. I'm joined here today by our CFO, Ernesto López Mozo. Just as a reminder, both the results report and the presentation are available on our website since yesterday evening after the U.S. market was closed. At the end of the presentation, there ...

Financial Data and Key Metrics Changes - Overall net sales decreased 5% year-over-year to $1.11 billion from $1.17 billion [4][24] - Residential net sales declined 13% to $627 million compared to $723 million in the prior year [24] - Commercial and industrial (C&I) product sales increased 9% to $358 million from $328 million in the prior year [25] - Gross profit margin was 38.3%, down from 40.2% in the prior year [26] - Adjusted EBITDA was $193 million, representing 17.3% of net sales, compared to $232 million or 19.8% in the prior year [27] - GAAP net income was $66 million, down from $114 million in the prior year [28] - Diluted net income per share was $1.12, compared to $1.89 in the prior year [31] Business Line Data and Key Metrics Changes - Home standby and portable generator shipments grew sequentially but were below seasonal expectations due to a low power outage environment [4][5] - Global C&I product sales increased 9%, driven by domestic telecom and industrial distributor channels [4] - Sales of residential energy technology solutions grew significantly, led by energy storage systems in Puerto Rico [12] Market Data and Key Metrics Changes - International sales increased 11%, benefiting from strong C&I product shipments in Europe and initial shipments to data center customers in Australia [17] - The backlog for large megawatt generators doubled to over $300 million in the last 90 days, indicating strong demand in the data center market [5][18] Company Strategy and Development Direction - The company is focused on leveraging new products and marketing capabilities to drive market share gains and significant sales growth [14] - Plans to recalibrate investment levels in response to a contracting market environment expected in 2026 due to reduced federal incentives [14] - The company aims to expand capacity and capabilities for C&I products, particularly in the data center market, with expectations of doubling C&I product sales over the next three to five years [20][21] Management's Comments on Operating Environment and Future Outlook - Management noted that the low outage environment has negatively impacted demand for home standby and portable generators, but structural trends indicate ongoing challenges with power reliability [21][22] - The company anticipates a contraction in the solar and storage market in 2026 but remains optimistic about long-term growth due to rising electricity prices and declining component costs [14][59] - Management expressed confidence in the data center market's growth potential, with significant backlog and ongoing discussions with hyperscalers [19][46] Other Important Information - The company expects consolidated net sales for the full year 2025 to be approximately flat compared to the prior year, with a shift in sales mix impacting gross and adjusted EBITDA margins [32][33] - Free cash flow is projected to be approximately $300 million for fiscal 2025, providing flexibility for future investments [35] Q&A Session Summary Question: What have you learned about the data center market opportunity? - The company sees a unique opportunity in the data center market due to supply constraints and ongoing demand for backup power solutions [44][45] - Conversations with hyperscalers are productive, and the company is optimistic about becoming an approved supplier [46] Question: How should we think about 2026 with the current moving parts? - Management indicated that the weak outage environment is temporary and expects a return to growth in residential products if outages normalize [53][55] - The company anticipates a contraction in the solar and storage market but remains confident in long-term growth potential [59][60] Question: What are the biggest challenges in adding capacity quickly? - The company is confident in its ability to bring new products online and has made significant upgrades to its facilities to support this [87] - Supply chain constraints are not expected to be a major issue, as the engine partner has ample capacity [88]

Financial Data and Key Metrics Changes - ILPT reported third-quarter normalized FFO of $17.4 million or $0.26 per share, representing a 26% increase sequentially and a 116% increase year-over-year [11] - Same property cash basis NOI increased by 3% compared to the same period last year, supported by strong renewal activity and rent growth [5] - Interest expense decreased by $4.4 million compared to the second quarter of 2025, totaling $63.5 million, due to a $1.16 billion fixed-rate debt refinancing completed in June [11] Business Line Data and Key Metrics Changes - The company completed 836,000 square feet of leasing during the third quarter, with renewals accounting for 70% of the activity [6][9] - The weighted average rental rates for the new leases were 22% higher than prior rates for the same space [6] - The portfolio consists of 411 distribution and logistics properties across 39 states, totaling 60 million square feet, with a weighted average lease term of 7.4 years [5] Market Data and Key Metrics Changes - Consolidated occupancy was reported at 94.1%, outperforming the U.S. industrial average by 150 basis points [6] - The leasing pipeline now exceeds 8 million square feet, with anticipated near-term conversion of approximately 75% [9][10] Company Strategy and Development Direction - The company is focused on evaluating opportunities to improve its balance sheet and reduce leverage, identifying three properties for sale totaling 867,000 square feet [7] - The anticipated sales price for these properties is approximately $55 million, with proceeds used to partially repay a $700 million loan due in 2032 [8] Management's Comments on Operating Environment and Future Outlook - Management noted that despite macroeconomic and tariff uncertainties, the industrial real estate sector continues to show resilience [4] - Looking ahead to the fourth quarter of 2025, normalized FFO is expected to be between $0.27 and $0.29 per share, excluding incentive fees [13] Other Important Information - The company recognized a $6.1 million impairment charge on one of the properties held for sale [12] - The net debt-to-total assets ratio decreased slightly to 69.3%, with a net debt coverage ratio remaining unchanged at 12 times [12] Q&A Session Summary Question: Guidance on incentive fees - Management indicated that a full-year incentive fee of $6.3 million would be recorded, with less than $2 million expected in Q4 [16][18] Question: GAAP rent increase on mainland assets - A specific deal with the United States Postal Service drove down the GAAP rent increase to 1.8% [23][25] Question: Disposition opportunities in 2026 - Management is constantly evaluating the portfolio and may sell more properties in 2026, particularly within the Mountain joint venture [28] Question: Update on leasing in Indianapolis - There are three proposals out in Indianapolis, with optimism for leasing in the first half of next year [30] Question: Leasing updates in Hawaii - A prospect for a full-site user is currently in diligence, with hopes for a lease [35] Question: Overall leasing and renewal outlook for 2026 - Management is making good progress on 2026 and 2027 expirations, with many signed LOIs or active lease negotiations [36]

OneSpaWorld (NasdaqCM:OSW) Q3 2025 Earnings Call October 29, 2025 10:00 AM ET Speaker5Good day and welcome to the OneSpaWorld third quarter 2025 earnings 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 zero. After today's presentation, there will be an opportunity to ask questions. To ask a question, you may press star then one on a touch-tone phone. To withdraw your question, please press star then tw ...

Financial Data and Key Metrics Changes - In Q3 2025, Ryerson reported net sales of $1.16 billion, a decrease of $7.8 million, or less than 1%, compared to the previous quarter [12] - Adjusted EBITDA excluding LIFO for Q3 was $40.3 million, down from $45 million in the prior quarter [13] - The company experienced a net loss of $14.8 million, or $0.46 per diluted share, compared to a net income of $1.9 million and diluted earnings per share of $0.06 in the prior quarter [12][13] - Gross margin contracted by 70 basis points to 17.2%, with gross margin excluding LIFO also contracting to 18.3% [12] Business Line Data and Key Metrics Changes - The company saw average selling prices increase by 2.6%, while tons shipped decreased by 3.2% due to rising prices [12] - The OEM book of business has seen activity below customer forecasts and historical mid-cycle trends, indicating a challenging environment [4] Market Data and Key Metrics Changes - The market backdrop remains difficult, characterized by falling industry shipments year over year and sequentially, with notable carbon steel margin compression [3] - Demand remains depressed, with customers quoting less and buying less throughout Q3 [4] Company Strategy and Development Direction - The company is focused on improving customer experience and optimizing its service center network to enhance performance [5] - Ryerson announced a merger agreement with Olympic Steel, which is expected to create a stronger financial profile and enhance market presence as the second largest metal service center in North America [18][29] - The merger is projected to yield $120 million in synergies phased in over two years, contributing to future margin enhancement [18][30] Management's Comments on Operating Environment and Future Outlook - Management acknowledged the ongoing recessionary conditions in the industry and anticipates that demand challenges will persist at least through the end of the year [8] - The company expects Q4 volumes to soften by 5% to 7%, aligning with typical seasonality patterns [8] - Management remains optimistic about the potential for the OEM side of the commercial portfolio to eventually inflect positively [4] Other Important Information - The company ended Q3 with $500 million in total debt and $470 million in net debt, representing a decrease compared to the prior quarter [9] - The cash conversion cycle increased to 68 days from 66 days in the prior quarter [11] Q&A Session Summary Question: Expectations for cash generation in Q4 - Management expects a decent working capital release and cash flow from operations in Q4, typically seeing between $70 million and $80 million of working capital release [72][76] Question: Opportunities for market share growth post-merger - Management highlighted cross-selling and upselling opportunities as key to gaining market share, with Ryerson having about 40,000 active accounts and Olympic around 8,000 to 9,000 [80] Question: Plans for segment reporting post-merger - Management indicated that they will determine the best approach for segment reporting between signing and closing the merger [82] Question: Costs associated with achieving synergies - Management acknowledged that there will be costs to realize synergies, potentially up to $40 million, but emphasized that these synergies are based on current market conditions [93] Question: Incremental EBITDA margins with market improvement - Management suggested that with market tailwinds, EBITDA margins could improve to the 6% to 8% range, compared to the current pro forma margin of 6% [96]

Brinker International (NYSE:EAT) Q1 2026 Earnings Call October 29, 2025 10:00 AM ET Speaker1Good day and welcome to the Brinker International earnings call for Q1 financial year 2026. At this time, all participants have been placed on listen only mode. The floor will be open for questions and comments following the presentation. It is now my pleasure to turn the floor over to your host, Kim Sanders, Vice President of Investor Relations. Kim, the floor is yours.Speaker0Thank you, Paul, and good morning, ever ...

Financial Data and Key Metrics Changes - Total revenue increased from $29.6 million in Q3 2024 to $31.1 million in Q3 2025, representing a 4.9% year-over-year growth [10] - Funds from operations (FFO) rose to $13.5 million in Q3 2025, a 5.7% increase compared to $12.8 million in Q3 2024 [13] - Adjusted funds from operations (AFFO) totaled $15.1 million in Q3 2025, a 3.1% increase year-over-year [13] - The AFFO dividend payout ratio remained strong at 85% [13] Business Line Data and Key Metrics Changes - Occupancy decreased from 90.7% to 90.1% during the quarter, but new leases signed in October are expected to increase leased occupancy by 50 to 100 basis points by year-end [5] - Weighted average lease term increased slightly from 6.6 to 6.7 years [6] - One inpatient rehabilitation facility was acquired for $26.5 million, with an anticipated annual return of approximately 9.4% [6] Market Data and Key Metrics Changes - The company is seeing attractive opportunities in the market with cap rates in the 9% to 10% range [17] - The geriatric behavioral hospital operator, a tenant in six properties, paid approximately $200,000 in rent during the quarter, down from approximately $800,000 previously [21] Company Strategy and Development Direction - The company is focused on capital recycling to fund acquisitions without increasing leverage [9][19] - The strategy includes being selective in acquisitions and focusing on high-quality assets with attractive returns [17][31] - The company plans to close on one property in Q4 2025, with additional properties closing throughout 2026 and 2027 [6] Management's Comments on Operating Environment and Future Outlook - Management expressed optimism about leasing activity and expects a tailwind for growth in 2026 [28] - There is a cautious approach regarding the acquisition pipeline, with a focus on maintaining modest leverage levels [9][19] - Management is actively pursuing multiple plans to resolve issues with the behavioral health tenant and is motivated to increase rent [24] Other Important Information - The company declared a dividend of $0.4750 per common share for Q3 2025, marking a continuous increase since the IPO [9] - The company expects to close on the sale of an inpatient rehabilitation facility in Q4 with an expected gain of approximately $11.5 million [8] Q&A Session Summary Question: What is the status of the acquisition pipeline? - Management stated they are being highly selective and see attractive opportunities in the market, but are cautious about issuing shares at depressed levels [17] Question: What are the expectations for the behavioral health tenant's rent? - The tenant previously paid approximately $800,000 per quarter but only paid $200,000 in the current quarter [21] Question: When is the acquisition expected to close? - Management hopes to close by year-end but realistically expects it to occur in Q1 2026 [23] Question: What is the likelihood of recovering unpaid rents from the tenant? - Management does not put a high likelihood on recovering unpaid rents but is focused on getting paid more rent in the future [25] Question: How is the company identifying assets for disposal? - The company evaluates tenant concentration, weighted average lease term, and market conditions when identifying assets for disposal [31]

Financial Data and Key Metrics Changes - The company reported operating income of $734 million for Q3 2025, with an operating return on average common equity of 28% [5] - Year-to-date operating income reached almost $1.3 billion, delivering about a 17% operating return on average common equity [5] - Tangible book value per share plus change in accumulated dividends grew by 10% in the quarter and nearly 22% year-to-date [5][6] - Annualized return on equity was 35% for the quarter, with operating return on equity at 28% [14] Business Line Data and Key Metrics Changes - Underwriting income increased to $770 million, nearly double from Q3 2024, with retained net investment income rising to $305 million, up 4% [15] - Fee income reached $102 million, up 24% [15] - The adjusted combined ratio for underwriting was 67%, reflecting disciplined underwriting and low catastrophe losses [19] - Gross premiums written were $2.3 billion, with net premiums written at $2 billion, slightly down from the comparable quarter [20] Market Data and Key Metrics Changes - The property catastrophe portfolio grew from $2 billion in gross written premium in 2022 to around $3.3 billion in 2025 [7] - The company expects property catastrophe rates to decline by about 10% in 2026, although some accounts may see stable or increased rates due to specific conditions [31][32] - The casualty and specialty segment maintained a combined ratio in the high 90s, with a focus on managing exposure to U.S. general liability [36] Company Strategy and Development Direction - The company aims to prioritize margin over growth, focusing on strong underwriting practices to maintain profitability [9] - It plans to continue growing tangible book value per share at an attractive pace, leveraging its strong underwriting and investment capabilities [6][39] - The company is committed to returning capital to shareholders, having returned over $1 billion so far in 2025 through share repurchases [8][18] Management's Comments on Operating Environment and Future Outlook - Management acknowledged challenges such as decreasing property catastrophe rates and falling short-term interest rates but expressed confidence in overcoming these through disciplined execution [8][39] - The company anticipates continued demand growth in property catastrophe, although at a slower rate than in previous years [9][31] - Management emphasized the importance of maintaining strong customer relationships to capitalize on future growth opportunities [10][36] Other Important Information - The company has returned over $1 billion in capital to shareholders in 2025, reflecting its strong capital position and belief in the value of its shares [8][18] - Retained net investment income is expected to persist and potentially grow as the asset base increases [25] Q&A Session Summary Question: What is the normal expectation for fee income and net investment income contributions to return in 2026? - Management expects around 11-12% from investment income and about 3% from fees as a starting point for 2026 [41] Question: What is the expected ROE on cat business written in 2026? - Management indicated that while rates may decline, the business remains profitable with strong rate adequacy, suggesting continued positive outlook [45][46] Question: How is third-party capital influencing pricing in 2026? - Management noted that third-party capital is not the primary driver of pricing; traditional reinsurers' comfort with return levels is more influential [54][56] Question: Can you provide insights on the casualty and specialty segment's pricing? - Management observed that pricing increases have primarily occurred at the insurer level, benefiting the reinsurance side, and emphasized ongoing optimization of their portfolio [78][80]

Financial Data and Key Metrics Changes - The company achieved all-time high EBITDA margins of 27% in electronic materials, reflecting improved cost structure and operational performance [4] - Sales increased approximately 1% year-over-year, with adjusted earnings per share at $1.41, flat compared to the prior year and up 3% sequentially [12][18] - Adjusted EBITDA was $55.5 million, down 2% year-over-year, primarily due to lower volume from equipment downtime in Performance Materials [12][13] Business Line Data and Key Metrics Changes - Performance Materials saw value-added sales of $157.1 million, down 4% year-over-year, impacted by equipment downtime [12][14] - Electronic materials reported value-added sales of $79.7 million, up 2% from the prior year and up 7% organically, with EBITDA margins reaching a record 27.1% [15][16] - Precision Optics experienced value-added sales of $27.1 million, up 21% year-over-year, returning to double-digit EBITDA margins [16][17] Market Data and Key Metrics Changes - Semiconductor sales, excluding China, increased 7% year-to-date, with high-performance memory applications up over 30% [6] - The defense market saw record bookings up approximately 40% year-to-date, with $150 million in requests for quotes (RFQs) [10][43] - The space market has grown fivefold in three years, with significant opportunities expected to continue [11] Company Strategy and Development Direction - The company is focusing on high-growth markets such as semiconductor, defense, space, and energy, with order rates up more than 10% sequentially [5][11] - Strategic partnerships, such as with Commonwealth Fusion Systems and Kairos Power, are aimed at expanding into new energy solutions [9][25] - The company aims to achieve midterm target margins of 23% and is committed to improving operational reliability and cost structure [13][57] Management's Comments on Operating Environment and Future Outlook - Management expressed optimism about a strong Q4, driven by defense orders and improving operational performance [24] - There is uncertainty regarding the China market, which has seen a 20% year-over-year decline, impacting overall sales [74][92] - The company anticipates continued growth in high-demand sectors despite challenges in the automotive market [60][62] Other Important Information - The company ended the quarter with a net debt position of approximately $441 million and $214 million of available capacity on its credit facility [17] - A new $50 million stock repurchase program was authorized, although organic growth remains the top priority for capital allocation [17][65] Q&A Session Summary Question: Why was the full year outlook range not narrowed? - Management cited uncertainty around China and potential impacts from the government shutdown as reasons for maintaining the range [24] Question: What financial impact is expected from the new agreement with Commonwealth Fusion Systems? - Initial shipments are expected to contribute a few million this year, with a more significant annualized run rate anticipated next year [25][27] Question: What is the nature of the equipment downtime in Performance Materials? - The downtime was primarily due to issues in the largest plant, but operations have resumed, and sales are expected to catch up in Q4 [36][37] Question: What are the expectations for 2026 growth? - Management is optimistic about growth in key markets, with a focus on offsetting challenges in China with high-growth opportunities [42][45] Question: How is the company addressing operational reliability? - The company is focused on capital improvements and maintenance to minimize equipment downtime in the future [40][41] Question: What is the expected impact of tariffs on financial results? - The China business is down about 20% year-over-year, with some tariff impacts being manageable through pricing strategies [74][75] Question: Will beryllium be stockpiled due to increased defense spending? - Management indicated that increased U.S. defense spending could lead to higher demand for beryllium-based applications [102][103]