Littelfuse (NasdaqGS:LFUS) Q3 2025 Earnings Call October 29, 2025 09:00 AM ET Speaker4Good day, everyone, and welcome to the Littelfuse Third Quarter 2025 Earnings Conference call. Today's call is being recorded. At this time, I will turn the call over to the Head of Investor Relations, David Kelley. Please proceed.Speaker0Good morning, and welcome to the Littelfuse Third Quarter 2025 Earnings Conference call. With me today are Greg Henderson, President and CEO, and Abhi Khandelwal, Executive Vice President ...

Blackstone Mortgage Trust (NYSE:BXMT) Q3 2025 Earnings Call October 29, 2025 09:00 AM ET Speaker4Good day and welcome to Blackstone Mortgage Trust Third Quarter 2025 Investor Call. Today's call is being recorded. At this time, all participants are in a listen-only mode. If you require operator assistance at any time, please press star zero. If you would like to ask a question, please signal by pressing star one on your telephone keypad. If you're using a speakerphone, please make sure your mute function is ...

Banco Santander (Brasil) (NYSE:BSBR) Q3 2025 Earnings Call October 29, 2025 09:00 AM ET Speaker3Good morning, everyone. Thank you for joining us today for our third quarter 2025 earnings conference call. We are live from our headquarters in São Paulo, in our new studio, and we will divide this event into three parts. First, Mario Roberto Opice Leão, our CEO, will talk about the main highlights of the quarter and about the directions for our growth in the coming periods. Next, Gustavo Alejo Viviani, our CFO, ...

Zurn Elkay Water Solutions (NYSE:ZWS) Q3 2025 Earnings Call October 29, 2025 08:30 AM ET Company ParticipantsBryan Blair - Managing DirectorBryan Wendlandt - Director of FP&ADavid Polley - CFODavid Tarantino - Assistant VPTodd Adams - Chairman and CEOConference Call ParticipantsNone - AnalystPez Saini - Senior Research AnalystAdam Farley - Associate AnalystBrett Linzey - Managing Director and Senior Research AnalystOperatorGood morning and welcome to the Zurn Elkay Water Solutions Corporation Third Quarter ...

Teradyne (NasdaqGS:TER) Q3 2025 Earnings Call October 29, 2025 08:30 AM ET Company ParticipantsSanjay Mehta - CFOAmy McAndrews - Vice President of Corporate RelationsGreg Smith - CEOConference Call ParticipantsBrian Chin - AnalystNone - AnalystJim Schneider - AnalystShane Brett - AnalystCJ Muse - AnalystMehdi Hosseini - AnalystTimothy Arcuri - AnalystSamik Chatterjee - AnalystVedvati Shrotre - AnalystDavid Duley - AnalystOperatorLadies and gentlemen, good afternoon and welcome to the Teradyne third quarter ...

Financial Data and Key Metrics Changes - The third quarter consolidated revenue was $33.8 billion, up 1.5% from the prior year period [10] - Adjusted EBITDA was $12.8 billion, up 2.3% year over year, with year-to-date adjusted EBITDA growth of 3.5% at the top end of the guided range [12][13] - Adjusted EPS was $1.21 in the quarter, up 1.7% year over year [13] - Free cash flow for the third quarter was $7 billion, representing a nearly 17% improvement year over year [14] - Net unsecured debt at the end of the quarter was $112 billion, a $9.4 billion improvement year over year [15] Business Line Data and Key Metrics Changes - Postpaid phone gross adds were up 8.4% from the prior year, but net losses were 7,000 due to a churn rate of 0.91% [7][8] - Consumer upgrades increased by 16% year over year, driven by the best value guarantee [8] - Core prepaid delivered 47,000 net adds, marking the fifth consecutive quarter of positive subscriber growth [8] - Verizon Business added 51,000 phone net adds, offsetting disconnect pressure in the public sector [9] - Broadband net adds were 306,000, with a total of over 13.2 million subscribers, and FiOS Internet delivered 61,000 net adds, the best quarterly result in two years [9][10] Market Data and Key Metrics Changes - Converged customers on fiber have a mobility churn rate nearly 40% lower than the overall mobility base [8] - The company is focused on expanding its fiber footprint and enhancing its broadband offerings through partnerships [10][92] Company Strategy and Development Direction - The company aims to shift from a technology-centric to a customer-centric approach, focusing on delighting customers and improving retention [19][32] - A fundamental change in strategic approach is planned, emphasizing financial discipline and sustainable growth [6][26] - The acquisition of Frontier is expected to create significant cross-sell opportunities and enhance the company's fiber capabilities [23][24] - The company plans to leverage AI to improve customer experience and operational efficiency [22][86] Management's Comments on Operating Environment and Future Outlook - The management acknowledges that Verizon has not captured customer growth opportunities despite its strong network foundation [5][17] - There is a commitment to transforming the culture and financial profile of the company, focusing on customer satisfaction and shareholder returns [19][26] - The company expects to close the Frontier deal in the first quarter of 2026 and is making progress with regulatory approvals [15][16] Other Important Information - The company raised its dividend for the 19th consecutive year, reflecting its commitment to shareholder returns [14] - The management is focused on reducing costs and improving operational efficiency across all business aspects [12][22] Q&A Session Questions and Answers Question: Can you expand on your vision for the company and how you expect to turn consumer volumes? - The vision includes shifting to a customer-centric approach, focusing on retention and creating the best value proposition [30][32] Question: How do you drive share for Verizon higher without going through a painful back book repricing exercise? - The strategy involves addressing customer pain points and creating targeted value propositions without relying solely on price increases [40][42] Question: Are there any parallels between Verizon and PayPal that inform your view of the opportunity for improvement? - Similarities exist in the need to focus on customer satisfaction and addressing pain points to drive growth [53][55] Question: What is the company's perspective on convergence and its fiber footprint? - Convergence is seen as a powerful opportunity for revenue synergies, and the company plans to invest in both fiber and fixed wireless [65][66] Question: How does the company plan to address cost opportunities? - The focus will be on identifying areas for cost reductions and reallocating those savings to enhance the value proposition [90][94]

Financial Data and Key Metrics Changes - In Q3 2025, consolidated revenue was $768 million, reflecting a 5.9% increase year-over-year, driven by growth in both underwriting and claims [18] - Net income rose to $226 million, a 2.5% increase compared to the previous year, with diluted GAAP earnings per share at $1.61, up 5% [19] - Organic constant currency (OCC) revenue growth was 5.5%, with adjusted EBITDA growth of 8.8% and an expanded EBITDA margin of 55.8% [7][26] Business Line Data and Key Metrics Changes - Subscription revenues, which account for 84% of total revenue, grew 8.7% on an OCC basis, compounding on the previous year's 9.1% growth [21] - Transactional revenues, making up 16% of total revenues, declined 8.8% on an OCC basis, primarily due to lower transactional volumes in property estimating solutions from historically low weather activity [23][24] Market Data and Key Metrics Changes - Weather events in Q3 2025 declined 18% year-over-year and were 31% below the five-year average, marking the lowest level of storm events in the U.S. since 2017 [24] - The company noted that 2025 is on track to be the first year since 2015 without a named U.S. hurricane making landfall so far [24] Company Strategy and Development Direction - The company is committed to investing in AI enhancements and integrations to deliver value to clients, with a focus on strategic engagement leading to increased pipeline opportunities [9][10] - The AccuLynx acquisition is still viewed as strategically and financially beneficial, despite delays in FTC approval [17] Management's Comments on Operating Environment and Future Outlook - Management expressed confidence in the ability to deliver results in line with long-term targets, despite temporary factors impacting growth [20] - The company anticipates that the strategic engagement initiatives and product innovations, including AI, will enhance the value of their data and expand growth opportunities [16] Other Important Information - The company paid a cash dividend of $0.45 per share, a 15% increase from the prior year, and repurchased $100 million of common stock [30] - Adjusted net income increased 1% to $241 million, with diluted adjusted EPS rising 3% to $1.72 for the quarter [29] Q&A Session Summary Question: Update on AccuLynx deal and ServiceTitan partnership - Management confirmed ongoing collaboration with the FTC regarding the AccuLynx deal and clarified that ServiceTitan is not the main competitor of AccuLynx [36] Question: Competitive landscape regarding AI startups - Management acknowledged the presence of AI startups but emphasized the company's strong position due to proprietary data and industry expertise [39] Question: Future pricing opportunities amid decelerating net written premiums - Management highlighted the potential for upsell revenue through AI enhancements and integration of data sets into clients' strategies [44] Question: Impact of auto underwriting market dynamics - Management noted that the auto underwriting business is not directly linked to premium growth and emphasized the strategic benefits of their Lightspeed product [50] Question: Clarification on guidance reduction due to AccuLynx deal - Management did not break down the guidance changes but indicated that the overall impact was a combination of factors including weather and the AccuLynx deal [55] Question: Cash flow and free cash flow growth - Management reported strong free cash flow growth driven by improved collections and lower cash taxes, with expectations for continued growth [65] Question: Competitive pressure in the auto market - Management reiterated ongoing competitive pressures in the auto market but emphasized efforts to differentiate their products [69] Question: Industry premium growth expectations - Management indicated that the industry is expected to normalize to mid-single digits in 2025 after experiencing high single-digit growth in 2024 [73][76]

Financial Data and Key Metrics Changes - ITT delivered nearly $1 billion in total orders for the third consecutive quarter, up 3% year-over-year [6] - Revenue grew 13% in total and 6% organically, reaching $999 million [7] - Operating income grew nearly twice the organic sales growth rate, with operating margin expanding over 100 basis points excluding M&A [7] - Adjusted EPS increased by 21%, and free cash flow grew 46% to $368 million year-to-date, with expectations to reach $500 million for the full year [7][10] - Free cash flow margin in the quarter was over 15%, surpassing the high end of the 2030 target [7] Business Line Data and Key Metrics Changes - Industrial Process (IP) grew 11% organically, driven by projects which grew over 50% [8][17] - Connect and Control Technologies (CCT) delivered 25% total growth, with 6% organic growth, supported by defense momentum and aerospace demand [9][17] - Motion Technologies (MT) grew 4% organically, outperforming global auto production, particularly in China [9][17] - IP margins expanded by 70 basis points to nearly 22%, while CCT margins grew by 270 basis points excluding Casoria dilution [9][18] Market Data and Key Metrics Changes - Orders in the Defense and Aerospace sectors were strong, with CCT orders up 27% and 6% organic growth [11] - Market share in China increased from 31% to above 34% [11] - Svanehøj secured over $250 million in orders year-to-date, representing 59% growth compared to the prior year [13] Company Strategy and Development Direction - The company is focused on organic growth and margin expansion, compounded with M&A activities [6] - ITT aims to achieve a book-to-bill ratio above one for the full year, positioning itself for growth in 2026 [15] - Continued investment in innovations like Vidar and Geopad is a priority, with expectations for significant contributions from acquisitions [10][19] Management's Comments on Operating Environment and Future Outlook - Management expressed confidence in the strong operational performance and the ability to exceed previous guidance [20] - The outlook for 2026 is cautiously optimistic, with expectations for low double-digit growth driven by a strong backlog and project wins [46][85] - Management noted that while the automotive market is facing challenges, ITT's market share is expected to increase due to new product introductions [82] Other Important Information - The company is raising its full-year Adjusted EPS outlook, with the low end of the revised guidance now above the previous high end [10] - The effective tax rate is expected to be lower than planned, contributing positively to earnings [20] Q&A Session Summary Question: Insights on global auto production and its future - Management noted that global auto production was up 2% year-over-year, with China showing significant growth while Europe and North America are forecasted to decline slightly [35] Question: Confidence in the funnel for Industrial Process - Management indicated that the funnel is up 22% year-over-year, with strong activity in green projects and a healthy outlook for future orders [36][37] Question: Breakdown of the $0.20 guidance raise - The guidance raise is attributed to higher revenue, improved margins, and a favorable tax rate [43] Question: Market outlook for 2026 - Management expressed optimism about entering 2026 with a strong backlog, particularly in aerospace and defense [46] Question: Short cycle orders in Industrial Process - Management reported strong activity in parts and valves, with a notable increase in short cycle orders [50] Question: M&A opportunities and attractiveness of the funnel - The M&A funnel is rich with opportunities, primarily focused on pumps and valves, with a rigorous process in place to ensure value creation [60] Question: Impact of FX on Motion Technologies margins - FX transactions had a negative impact in absolute terms but provided a year-over-year benefit of around 100 basis points [113]

Financial Data and Key Metrics Changes - The company reported a 11% organic sales growth year over year, with total sales reaching $455 million in Q3 [4][9] - Adjusted EBITDA grew 16% to $122 million, with EBITDA margins expanding 120 basis points to 26.8%, marking the highest quarterly margins since the Elkay merger [4][10] - Free cash flow for the quarter was $94 million, contributing to a year-to-date total of $135 million in share repurchases, representing about 3.8% of total shares outstanding [4][11] Business Line Data and Key Metrics Changes - The non-residential market remains positive, while the residential market continues to experience softness [9] - Incremental demand of approximately $8 million was shipped in Q3 due to customers ordering ahead of a pricing action [9][10] - The company has seen solid unit growth across almost all core categories, with no significant changes from previous quarters [38] Market Data and Key Metrics Changes - The Dodge Momentum Index, Architectural Billing Index, and Construction Backlogs are key indicators for future non-residential construction spending [16][19] - The company expects the market outlook for 2026 to resemble that of 2025, with low growth anticipated [5][26] - The company is over-indexed to stable segments within non-residential construction, particularly in education and healthcare [25] Company Strategy and Development Direction - The company aims to leverage internal growth initiatives and competitive advantages to drive organic growth [6][30] - There is a focus on expanding into adjacent markets with innovative products while maintaining a strong core business [30] - The company has refreshed its share buyback program to $500 million and raised its dividend by 22% [4][31] Management's Comments on Operating Environment and Future Outlook - Management expressed confidence in the ability to navigate the current tariff environment and maintain price-cost positivity [32][68] - The company raised its full-year estimates for growth, profitability, and cash flow, projecting core sales growth of approximately 8% for the full year [31] - Management noted that the tariff costs for 2025 are expected to be approximately $50 million, slightly higher than previous estimates [32] Other Important Information - The company completed its U.S. pension plan termination, eliminating approximately $200 million in liabilities [11][12] - Sustainability initiatives have advanced, with significant contributions to cleaner drinking water and reduced plastic waste [13][14] Q&A Session Summary Question: Divergence in growth rates across product categories - Management noted that almost all core categories are experiencing solid unit growth, with no significant changes expected as they head into Q4 [38] Question: Update on Elkay Pro Filtration and LIV EZ line - The Elkay Pro Filtration system has seen strong uptake, and the LIV EZ line is expected to tap into a small market with good growth potential [40][42] Question: Volume expectations for the back half of the year - Management indicated that good volume growth is expected, with some pull forward in Q3 offset by weakness in the residential market [47][48] Question: Capital allocation priorities - The company continues to generate significant free cash flow, focusing on reducing leverage, investing in core business, and evaluating stock value for share repurchases [53] Question: M&A funnel and market opportunities - The M&A funnel has seen modest growth, with a focus on returns on invested capital rather than specific valuations [59] Question: Aspirations for residential drinking water - Management characterized the appetite for residential filtration as low, viewing the LIV EZ product as an extension rather than a significant market entry [62] Question: Consistent strong margin results - Management highlighted consistent margin expansion since the Elkay merger, with a new baseline for margins established [66] Question: Navigating the tariff environment - The company has proactively moved manufacturing out of China, positioning itself well to manage tariff impacts [68]

Verizon (NYSE:VZ) Q3 2025 Earnings Call October 29, 2025 08:30 AM ET Company ParticipantsDan Schulman - CEOBrady Connor - SVP of Investor RelationsTony Skiadas - CFOConference Call ParticipantsJohn Hodulik - AnalystMichael Ng - AnalystSebastiano Petti - AnalystBen Swinburne - AnalystPeter Supino - AnalystMichael Funk - AnalystMike Rollins - AnalystOperatorGood morning and welcome to Verizon's third quarter 2025 earnings conference call. At this time, all participants have been placed in a listen only mode, ...