Knowles (NYSE:KN) Q4 2025 Earnings call February 05, 2026 04:30 PM ET Company ParticipantsJeffrey Niew - CEOJohn Anderson - CFOSarah Cook - VP of Investor RelationsTyler Bomba - Equity Research AssociateWill Gildea - Equity Research AssociateConference Call ParticipantsAnthony Stoss - Senior Research AnalystChristopher Rolland - Senior Equity Analyst in SemiconductorsOperatorGood day, everyone, and welcome to Knowles Corporation's fourth quarter. I would like to hand the conference over to Ms. Sarah Cook. P ...

Financial Data and Key Metrics Changes - Revenue for Q4 2025 was $103 million, with a non-GAAP EPS of $0.23 per share, marking a 6% increase in full-year revenue and an 8% growth in non-GAAP EPS compared to the previous year [4][15] - Cash flow from operations reached $112 million for the year, an increase of $30 million from the prior year [4][20] - Non-GAAP gross margin for the year was 55.1%, up 70 basis points from the prior year [19] Business Line Data and Key Metrics Changes - Industrial revenue was down 23% sequentially in Q4 but had a strong year overall with a 15% increase [15][19] - Consumer revenue, primarily from appliances, decreased by 13% sequentially in Q4 due to excess inventory but was slightly up for the full year [16][19] - Communications revenue grew 15% sequentially in Q4, driven by new design ramps in cell phone and India 5G broadband [16] Market Data and Key Metrics Changes - The industrial market is expected to be the fastest-growing segment in 2026, with strong Q1 expectations [6] - Revenue outside of cell phone applications averaged 12% growth over the past two years, with industrial revenue growing 15% in 2025 [8] - The consumer market continues to face headwinds, including low existing home sales in the U.S. and ongoing softness in the Chinese housing market [5] Company Strategy and Development Direction - The company is focusing on aligning expenses with revenue through workforce restructuring, reducing global workforce by about 7% [4][5] - Investment priorities are shifting towards markets like AI data centers, industrial, and automotive, leveraging expertise to solve power challenges [7][8] - The company aims to enhance customer-focused product development and accelerate time to market [12][39] Management's Comments on Operating Environment and Future Outlook - Management expressed cautious optimism about returning to growth in 2026, with plans for similar growth levels year over year [35] - The consumer business is still facing challenges, but improvements are expected if housing market conditions improve [34][35] - The company is committed to maintaining rigorous operational efficiency and focusing on high-growth segments [22][45] Other Important Information - Non-GAAP operating expenses for Q4 were $45 million, below the outlook of $47 million, reflecting cost control measures [17] - The effective tax rate for the quarter was expected to be in the range of 7%-8% due to changes in tax credits [21] Q&A Session Summary Question: Plans to address high channel inventory - Management acknowledged the need to reduce channel inventory and is focused on achieving a healthier level through rigorous planning [25][26] Question: Long-term growth from high power, automotive, and data center segments - Management indicated that while GaN is already meaningful, automotive and data center contributions will take more time to materialize [28][30] Question: Current demand cycle status - Management believes the consumer business is still facing headwinds but sees potential for improvement depending on housing market conditions [33][34] Question: Impact of restructuring on R&D and time to market - Management emphasized the importance of restructuring in enhancing agility and customer-centricity in product development [37][39] Question: Revenue expectations from automotive segment - Management suggested that automotive revenue could materialize in the next 12 to 18 months, depending on design wins [42][43] Question: Future of consumer segment - Management confirmed that the consumer segment remains important, with ongoing support despite current challenges [46][47]

IBEX (NasdaqGM:IBEX) Q2 2026 Earnings call February 05, 2026 04:30 PM ET Company ParticipantsBob Dechant - CEO and DirectorGreg Bradbury - Head of Investor RelationsTaylor Greenwald - CFOConference Call ParticipantsDavid Koning - Senior Research AnalystOperatorWelcome to the ibex second quarter FY 2026 earnings conference call. At this time, all participants are in a listen-only mode. Please be advised that today's conference is being recorded. After the speaker's presentation, there will be a question-and- ...

Roblox (NYSE:RBLX) Q4 2025 Earnings call February 05, 2026 04:30 PM ET Company ParticipantsAndrew Rosivach - Managing DirectorBrian Pitz - Managing DirectorCory Carpenter - Executive DirectorDavid Baszucki - CEOEric Sheridan - Managing DirectorJaime Morris - Head of Investor RelationsJames Heaney - SVP of Equity ResearchKen Gawrelski - Managing DirectorMatthew Cost - Executive Director of Equity ResearchNaveen Chopra - CFOConference Call ParticipantsOmar Dessouky - Equity Research AnalystOperatorGood aftern ...

Financial Data and Key Metrics Changes - Total revenue increased by 7%, driven by a 9% growth in recorded music subscription streaming on an adjusted basis [4][18] - Adjusted OIBDA rose by 22%, with a margin increase of over 300 basis points [18] - Operating cash flow grew by 33%, achieving nearly 100% conversion of adjusted OIBDA [18][19] - Cash balance increased by more than $200 million to $751 million [19] Business Line Data and Key Metrics Changes - Recorded music streaming saw subscription growth of 11% (9% adjusted for notable items) and ad-supported streaming grew by 4% [18] - Physical sales declined by 11% due to tough comparisons from the previous year [18] - Artist services and expanded rights revenue increased by 13%, primarily from concert promotion [18] - Music publishing revenue grew by 9%, with a 15% increase when adjusted for notable items [18] Market Data and Key Metrics Changes - U.S. streaming market share grew by approximately 1 percentage point year-over-year, with a 3 percentage point increase on Spotify's Top 200 chart [5] - Internationally, the company achieved number one hits in multiple countries, including France, Italy, and China [6] Company Strategy and Development Direction - The company focuses on three strategic priorities: growing market share, increasing the value of music, and driving efficiency [4][9] - AI is being leveraged to enhance artist discovery, marketing, and operational efficiency [10][12] - The company is committed to ethical AI practices, ensuring artists have control over their likeness and voice in AI-generated content [12][34] Management's Comments on Operating Environment and Future Outlook - Management expressed optimism about the future, citing strong momentum and a healthy industry outlook [13][27] - The company anticipates continued growth driven by strategic investments and favorable DSP agreements [27][46] - Management highlighted the importance of adapting to market changes and leveraging new technologies for growth [36][46] Other Important Information - The company has renewed its deal with TikTok, resulting in improved deal economics [9] - A significant increase in the joint venture capacity with Bain from $1.2 billion to approximately $1.65 billion was announced [20][68] Q&A Session Summary Question: Can you expand on your AI philosophy and the financial impact of AI deals? - Management emphasized that AI initiatives align with their three strategic priorities and are designed to protect artists while creating value [31][34] - The financial impact from AI partnerships is expected to be material, with revenue sharing based on consumption [40][41] Question: What is the outlook for paid streaming growth and DSP deals? - Management noted that they are seeing volume-led subscription growth evolve into value-led growth, with opportunities for super premium tiers [46][47] Question: How is the company driving consistent market share growth? - Management attributed growth to a broad-based strategy, including restructuring and reinvestment in technology and A&R [52][53] Question: Can you provide details on margin targets and cash flow conversion? - Management indicated that margin expansion is driven by cost savings, high-margin streaming growth, and AI revenue, with a target of mid- to high-20s percentage margins [74][75]

BARK (NYSE:BARK) Q3 2026 Earnings call February 05, 2026 04:30 PM ET Speaker2Ladies and gentlemen, thank you for standing by. My name is Abby, and I'll be your conference operator today. At this time, I would like to welcome everyone to the BARK third quarter fiscal year 2026 earnings conference call. All lines have been placed on mute to prevent any background noise. Please note that there will be no question-and-answer session on today's call. The call will conclude following the company's prepared remark ...

Arrow Electronics (NYSE:ARW) Q4 2025 Earnings call February 05, 2026 04:30 PM ET Speaker4Good day, and welcome to the Arrow Electronics fourth quarter and full year 2025 earnings call. Today's conference is being recorded. At this time, I would like to turn the conference over to Michael Nelson, Arrow's Vice President of Investor Relations. Please go ahead.Speaker3Thank you, operator. I'd like to welcome everyone to the Arrow Electronics fourth quarter and full year 2025 earnings conference call. Joining me ...

Knowles (NYSE:KN) Q4 2025 Earnings call February 05, 2026 04:30 PM ET Speaker3Good day, everyone, and welcome to Knowles Corporation's fourth quarter. I would like to hand the conference over to Ms. Sarah Cook. Please go ahead, Sarah.Speaker4Thank you, and welcome to our fourth quarter and full year 2025 earnings call. I'm Sarah Cook, Vice President of Investor Relations, presenting with me today are Jeffrey Niew, our President and CEO, and John Anderson, our Senior Vice President and CFO. Our call today wi ...

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VeriSign (NasdaqGS:VRSN) Q4 2025 Earnings call February 05, 2026 04:30 PM ET Speaker5Good day, everyone. Welcome to Verisign's fourth quarter and full year 2025 earnings call. Today's conference is being recorded. Recording of this call is not permitted unless pre-authorized. At this time, I would like to turn the conference over to Mr. David Atchley, Vice President of Investor Relations and Corporate Treasurer. Please go ahead, sir.Speaker1Thank you, Operator. Welcome to VeriSign's fourth quarter and full ...