Financial Data and Key Metrics Changes - The second quarter saw record net service revenue (NSR), margins, and earnings per share (EPS) [11][29] - Adjusted EBITDA increased by 8% to $290 million, and adjusted EPS rose by 20% to $1.25, both setting new second-quarter highs [13][29] - Free cash flow increased by 141% to $178 million, with $110 million returned to shareholders through share repurchases and dividends during the quarter [13][29] Business Line Data and Key Metrics Changes - NSR in The Americas increased by 6%, with adjusted operating margin rising by 130 basis points to 19.4%, a new second-quarter high [31][32] - In the international segment, NSR increased by 1%, with adjusted operating margin increasing by 10 basis points to 11.1% [33] - Contracted backlog in the design business increased by 5%, supporting confidence in future growth [30] Market Data and Key Metrics Changes - The US market remains robust, accounting for over 50% of NSR, with a record backlog driven by a 1.2 book to burn ratio [20][21] - Canada experienced double-digit growth in revenue and backlog, supported by a $150 billion investment plan [23] - The UK saw increases in NSR and backlog, although larger transportation projects faced delays due to budgetary challenges [24] Company Strategy and Development Direction - The company aims to deliver 50% of revenue from advisory and program management over time, with ongoing investments to accelerate organic growth [16][20] - The competitive edge platform is delivering record high win rates, with an 80% success rate on large enterprise critical pursuits year to date [14] - Investments in innovation, technical excellence, and business development are expected to accelerate in the second half of the year [12][29] Management's Comments on Operating Environment and Future Outlook - Management expressed confidence in the second half of the year, supported by a record backlog and a growing pipeline of opportunities [14][19] - The company noted that delays in project decisions are common during changes in administration, but the impact on backlog was minimal [12][48] - Management highlighted that the work is highly technical and critical, with a versatile workforce that can adapt to growth opportunities [18] Other Important Information - The company is maintaining its capital allocation strategy, focusing on share repurchases consistent with free cash flow generation [61] - The backlog remains near all-time highs, with a strong pipeline of opportunities across various markets [19][30] Q&A Session Summary Question: Guidance for second half EBITDA growth - Management indicated balanced growth expectations, with both top-line growth and margin improvement anticipated [38][39][44] Question: Is the company through the worst of the isolated delays? - Management expressed confidence in managing delays, noting that disruptions are typical during transitions in administration [45][48] Question: Free cash flow expectations for 2025 - Management aims to maintain a 10% free cash flow conversion rate, with expectations for continued strong performance [50][52] Question: Private sector exposure and customer confidence - Private sector accounts for approximately 30% of business, with growth expected to continue, particularly in water and environment sectors [56][57] Question: Capital allocation and share buybacks - No changes to capital allocation strategy, with share repurchases aligned with free cash flow generation [60][61] Question: Margin performance in The Americas - Management highlighted significant organic investments and improvements in pricing and efficiency as key drivers of margin expansion [78][80] Question: Expectations for international margins - Management expects international margins to continue improving, although not at the same rate as The Americas [101][103] Question: Update on AECOM Capital wind down - Management confirmed that AECOM Capital should not be modeled for 2026 [111][112]

Financial Data and Key Metrics Changes - The second quarter results showed record net service revenue (NSR), margins, and earnings per share (EPS) [9][27] - Adjusted EBITDA increased by 8% to $290 million, and adjusted EPS rose by 20% to $1.25, both setting new second quarter highs [11][27] - Free cash flow increased by 141% to $178 million in the quarter, with $110 million returned to shareholders through share repurchases and dividends [11][27] Business Line Data and Key Metrics Changes - NSR growth was highest in The Americas, with a 6% increase, reflecting strong demand across all end markets [30] - The adjusted operating margin in The Americas rose by 130 basis points to 19.4%, a new second quarter high [30] - In the international segment, NSR increased by 1%, with mixed trends across markets, but backlog and pipeline are at record highs [31][32] Market Data and Key Metrics Changes - The backlog increased quarter over quarter to a new record, driven by a 1.1 times book to burn ratio [12] - The U.S. market remains robust, accounting for over 50% of NSR, with significant funding appropriated for infrastructure projects [18][19] - Canada experienced double-digit growth in revenue and backlog, supported by a $150 billion investment plan [21] Company Strategy and Development Direction - The company aims to deliver 50% of revenue from advisory and program management over time, investing in these areas to meet growing demand [14] - The competitive edge platform is delivering record high win rates, with an 80% success rate on large enterprise critical pursuits year to date [12][13] - Investments are being made to accelerate organic growth and expand competitive advantages, particularly in advisory and program management [14][30] Management's Comments on Operating Environment and Future Outlook - Management expressed confidence in the second half of the year, supported by a strong backlog and pipeline of opportunities [12][41] - The company is navigating macroeconomic volatility and expects continued growth despite isolated delays in project decisions [9][44] - Management noted that the work is highly technical and critical, with ongoing demand driven by aging infrastructure and sustainability requirements [14][15] Other Important Information - The company has maintained a strong balance sheet with net leverage of 0.7x and a focus on capital allocation strategies [32] - The company is committed to returning capital to shareholders while continuing to invest in high-return opportunities [11][32] Q&A Session Summary Question: Guidance for second half EBITDA growth - Management indicated that growth will be balanced between top line and bottom line, with confidence in contracted backlog and pipeline [35][41] Question: Is the company through the worst of isolated delays? - Management expressed confidence in managing delays, noting that disruptions are typical during changes in administration [42][44] Question: Free cash flow expectations for 2025 - Management aims to maintain over 10% free cash flow conversion of adjusted net income, with strong performance in the first half [47][50] Question: Private sector exposure and customer confidence - Private sector represents approximately 30% of the business, with growth expected to continue, particularly in water and environment sectors [52][54] Question: Capital allocation strategy and share buybacks - The capital allocation strategy remains unchanged, with share repurchases aligned with free cash flow generation [58][59] Question: Expectations for international margins - Management expects international margins to improve in the second half, with continued investments in people and capabilities [95][96] Question: Gross revenue versus net revenue and construction management - Management is repositioning the construction management business, which may lead to a decline in gross revenue in the short term [101][102] Question: Update on AECOM Capital wind down - Management confirmed that AECOM Capital should not be modeled for 2026 [104]

Global Payments (GPN) Q1 2025 Earnings Call May 06, 2025 07:30 AM ET Company Participants Winnie Smith - SVP, IRCameron Bready - Director & CEORobert Cortopassi - President & COOJosh Whipple - Senior Executive Vice President and Chief Financial OfficerAdam Frisch - Senior Managing Director - EquitiesRyan Campbell - VP - Equity ResearchTimothy Chiodo - Managing Director Conference Call Participants Jason Kupferberg - Senior Equity Research AnalystTien-tsin Huang - Senior AnalystDavid Koning - Senior Research ...

Global Payments (GPN) Q1 2025 Earnings Call May 06, 2025 07:30 AM ET Speaker0 Ladies and gentlemen, thank you for standing by, and welcome to Global Payments First Quarter twenty twenty five Earnings Conference Call. At this time, all participants are in a listen only mode. Later, we will open the lines for questions and answers. And as a reminder, today's conference will be recorded. At this time, I'd like to turn the conference over to your host, Senior Vice President, Investor Relations, Winnie Smith. Pl ...

Financial Data and Key Metrics Changes - The company reported total revenue of $344 million for Q1 2025, marking a 7% year-over-year increase, which is the highest quarterly revenue since going public [5] - Adjusted EBITDA for the same period was $50 million, also reflecting a 7% year-over-year growth [5] - Capital expenditures for Q1 were $27 million, with a full-year CapEx forecast of $75 million to $80 million [19][20] Business Line Data and Key Metrics Changes - Revenue growth was particularly strong in Illinois and Montana, with year-over-year increases of 48% in both states [5][6] - Revenue per location in core states showed varied performance: Illinois at $885 per day (up 2.9%), Montana at $610 per day (up 2.7%), and Nevada at $802 per day (down 5.3%) [18] Market Data and Key Metrics Changes - Nebraska and Georgia experienced strong double-digit revenue growth, albeit from a smaller base [6] - The company has integrated operations in Louisiana, adding 96 locations and 614 terminals, which is expected to drive future revenue growth [7][8] Company Strategy and Development Direction - The company continues to focus on a decentralized gaming model, which allows for flexibility and efficient capital allocation based on local demand trends [9][10] - The acquisition of Kucan Gaming is expected to enhance the company's southeastern market presence and operational synergies [6][8] - The opening of Fairmont Park Casino is seen as a significant growth driver, with plans for further development in the future [11][12] Management's Comments on Operating Environment and Future Outlook - Management expressed confidence in the company's ability to scale proprietary products and services across its national footprint, enhancing financial performance and free cash flow [10][21] - The company remains optimistic about consumer demand and does not anticipate significant impacts from tariffs on its existing business [27][28] Other Important Information - The company announced the departure of CFO Matt Ellis, with Mark Phelan stepping in as acting CFO [14][15] - The company is committed to returning capital to shareholders through share repurchases, having repurchased 1 million shares at an average price of $10.34 per share [20] Q&A Session Summary Question: Impact of tariffs on growth and CapEx - Management indicated that most CapEx prices are locked in, minimizing the impact of tariffs on existing business [27][28] Question: Weather impact on performance - Weather was reported as a neutral factor, with no significant negative impact on consumer behavior [30][31] Question: Strategy for underperforming locations - The company continues to prune underperforming locations to optimize profitability and reallocate resources to better-performing areas [35][36] Question: Update on Louisiana's performance - Early indications from Louisiana are positive, with ongoing remodeling and optimization efforts expected to enhance performance [38][39] Question: Timing and next steps for Phase two of Fairmont - Phase two will be informed by the operational performance of Phase one, with clarity expected after the racing season ends in October [47] Question: CapEx expectations for 2025 - The company reiterated its CapEx expectations of $75 million to $80 million for 2025, with a return to normalized levels of $40 million to $45 million thereafter [50][51]

Vimeo (VMEO) Q1 2025 Earnings Call May 05, 2025 05:00 PM ET Company Participants Philip Moyer - CEOGillian Munson - CFOYoussef Squali - MD & Head of Internet and Digital Media Research GroupBill Kerr - Vice President - Equity Research Conference Call Participants Thomas Champion - Director & Senior Research Analyst Operator Hello, and thank you for joining Vimeo's Q1 twenty twenty five earnings live Q and A. Before we begin, a few comments. First, this session will be recorded and available on the Vimeo Inv ...

Upwork (UPWK) Q1 2025 Earnings Call May 05, 2025 05:00 PM ET Company Participants Samuel Meehan - VP - IRHayden Brown - President & Chief Executive OfficerErica Gessert - Chief Financial OfficerAndrew Boone - Managing DirectorJohn Byun - Senior VPNat Schindler - Managing Director - Equity ResearchMarvin Fong - Director Conference Call Participants Eric Sheridan - AnalystBernie Mcternan - Senior Research AnalystRon Josey - AnalystBrad Erickson - Equity AnalystRohit Kulkarni - MD & Senior Research Analyst Ope ...

Trueblue (TBI) Q1 2025 Earnings Call May 05, 2025 05:00 PM ET Company Participants Taryn Owen - CEO, President & DirectorCarl Schweihs - EVP & CFOKartik Mehta - Executive MD & Director of ResearchRyan Griffin - Senior Equity Research Associate Conference Call Participants Mark Marcon - Senior Research AnalystMarc Riddick - Business Services Analyst Operator Greetings, and welcome to the TrueBlue First Quarter twenty twenty five Earnings Call. At this time, all participants are in a listen only mode. A quest ...

Financial Data and Key Metrics Changes - Total revenue for Q1 2025 grew by 0.3% year over year to $61.3 million [5][32] - Lymphedema business line revenue decreased by 3% year over year to $50.6 million, while airway clearance revenue increased by 22% to $10.7 million [5][32] - Gross margins increased by 290 basis points year over year, while adjusted EBITDA decreased by 125% year over year [5][32] Business Line Data and Key Metrics Changes - Lymphedema product sales decreased by $1.8 million or 3% to $50.6 million, while airway clearance product sales increased by $1.9 million or 22% to $10.7 million [32] - Sales headcount in the lymphedema business decreased from 280 to 264, but is expected to increase to over 300 by the end of 2025 [10][25] Market Data and Key Metrics Changes - The company is maintaining a strong number two position in the airway clearance market, with significant growth in the bronchiectasis market [16][84] - The company expects revenue in the second quarter to be in the range of $73 million to $76 million, with full-year revenue guidance revised to $309 million to $315 million [14][34] Company Strategy and Development Direction - The company is focused on three strategic priorities: improving access to care, expanding treatment options, and enhancing lifetime patient value [17][26] - Investments in technology and human capital are aimed at streamlining sales and order management processes, including the launch of a new Salesforce CRM module [18][19] Management's Comments on Operating Environment and Future Outlook - Management expressed confidence in the long-term growth potential despite short-term challenges related to sales vacancies and CRM implementation [13][38] - The company anticipates a return to growth in the lymphedema channel as sales optimization strategies take effect [25][70] Other Important Information - The company ended the quarter with $83.6 million in cash, reflecting a decrease due to stock buybacks and annual bonus payments [6][34] - The company is actively monitoring global trade policies and assessing potential tariff impacts on cost of goods sold, expecting a total impact of less than $5 million in 2025 [35][36] Q&A Session Summary Question: Revenue guidance assumptions for the year - Management discussed the importance of hiring speed and sales rep proficiency with the new CRM tool as key drivers for revenue guidance [42][44] Question: Growth expectations for 2026 - Management indicated that while they are not ready to comment on 2026, they expect to exit 2025 with more momentum than in the first half of the year [50][52] Question: Updates on Nimble product launch - Management reported strong adoption of Nimble, with no manufacturing challenges and positive feedback from the market [61][62] Question: Airway clearance business growth sustainability - Management attributed growth in the airway clearance business to strategic partnerships and product placement agreements with DMEs [81][84] Question: Rep productivity and CRM tool impact - Management explained that the new CRM tool is designed to enhance productivity and efficiency for sales reps, which is expected to improve overall performance [92][93]

PRA Group (PRAA) Q1 2025 Earnings Call May 05, 2025 05:00 PM ET Company Participants Najim Mostamand - Vice President and Investor RelationsVikram Atal - President and CEOMartin Sjolund - President - PRA Group EuropeRakesh Sehgal - Executive VP & CFOHeli Sheth - Equity Research Associate Conference Call Participants David Scharf - AnalystMark Hughes - Analyst Operator Good evening, and welcome to PRA Group's First Quarter twenty twenty five Conference Call. All participants will be in a listen only mode. Af ...