Krystal Biotech (KRYS) Q1 2025 Earnings Call May 06, 2025 08:30 AM ET Company Participants Stéphane Paquette - VP - Business DevelopmentKrish Krishnan - Chairman & CEOJennifer McDonough - SVP of Patient Access, Analytics & OperationsChristine Wilson - Head of U.S. Sales & MarketingSuma Krishnan - President, Research & DevelopmentKathryn Romano - Executive VP & Chief Accounting OfficerAlec Stranahan - Vice President - Equity ResearchGavin Clark-Gartner - Director - Biotechnology Equity ResearchAndrea Newkirk ...

Kontoor Brands (KTB) Q1 2025 Earnings Call May 06, 2025 08:30 AM ET Company Participants Michael Karapetian - Vice President of Corporate Development, Strategy, and Investor RelationsScott Baxter - President, Chief Executive Officer and Chair of the BoardJoe Alkire - EVP & CFOBrooke Roach - Vice President - Equity ResearchPaul Kearney - VP - Equity ResearchPeter McGoldrick - Equity Research Associate Conference Call Participants Ike Boruchow - Managing Director: Senior Analyst - Retailing, Specialty Softlin ...

Kontoor Brands (KTB) Q1 2025 Earnings Call May 06, 2025 08:30 AM ET Company Participants Michael Karapetian - Vice President of Corporate Development, Strategy, and Investor RelationsScott Baxter - President, Chief Executive Officer and Chair of the BoardJoe Alkire - EVP & CFOBrooke Roach - Vice President - Equity ResearchPaul Kearney - VP - Equity ResearchPeter McGoldrick - Equity Research Associate Conference Call Participants Ike Boruchow - Managing Director: Senior Analyst - Retailing, Specialty Softlin ...

KBR (KBR) Q1 2025 Earnings Call May 06, 2025 08:30 AM ET Company Participants Jamie DuBray - Investor RelationsStuart Bradie - President & Chief Executive OfficerMark Sopp - Executive VP & CFOAndrew Kaplowitz - Managing DirectorJerry Revich - Senior Investment Leader & Head of US Machinery, Infrastructure, Sustainable Tech franchiseJean Veliz - Senior Research Associate Conference Call Participants Steven Fisher - Managing Director & Equity Research AnalystMichael Dudas - Equity Research AnalystSamantha Sti ...

IAC (IAC) Q1 2025 Earnings Call May 06, 2025 08:30 AM ET Company Participants Christopher Halpin - Executive VP, CFO & COOJason Helfstein - Managing Director - Head of Internet ResearchNeil Vogel - CEO, Dotdash MeredithJames Heaney - SVP - Equity ResearchCory Carpenter - Internet Equity ResearchJustin Patterson - Managing DirectorTom Champion - Director & Senior Research AanalystRobert Zeller - Equity Research AssociateLuke Meindl - Equity Research AssociateYgal Arounian - Director - Internet Equity Researc ...

Financial Data and Key Metrics Changes - Q1 2025 was described as a solid start to the year with reaffirmed full-year 2025 adjusted EBITDA guidance across all of IAC [6][18] - The company repurchased 4,500,000 shares and increased share repurchase authorization by 10,000,000 shares [6][12] - DDM (Dotdash Meredith) grew digital revenues by 7% in Q1 and increased EBITDA by 46%, excluding a one-time lease gain [8][10] Business Line Data and Key Metrics Changes - DDM's digital advertising revenue was up 1% in Q1, with premium demand remaining stable despite a decline in core traffic [35][40] - Licensing revenue led growth with a 30% increase, aided by the OpenAI license and strong performance at Apple News [36] - Performance marketing also showed strong growth at 11% [36] Market Data and Key Metrics Changes - The macroeconomic outlook remains uncertain, with consumer spending through DDM's performance marketing being solid despite weak consumer confidence [15][18] - Programmatic pricing has softened, running flat year over year after previously increasing [17][18] - The advertising base showed strength in pharma, tech, and beauty, offsetting weaknesses in food and beverage [17] Company Strategy and Development Direction - The company is focused on executing growth across its businesses and capital allocation, including share buybacks and M&A opportunities [11][12] - The strategy includes pursuing strategic divestitures of smaller holdings to free up capital [13] - The company aims to create equity value and reduce the discount between share price and intrinsic value [10][12] Management's Comments on Operating Environment and Future Outlook - Management is carefully monitoring the macroeconomic environment for signs of stability or weakness among consumers and brands [18] - The company is optimistic about future growth, particularly in 2026, with several key projects underway [22][26] - Management acknowledged the challenges in the advertising market but emphasized the strength of their brands and execution capabilities [40][41] Other Important Information - The company reached an agreement to settle litigation related to the match separation with minimal additional costs [10] - The appointment of Jim Lawson as President of Decipher was highlighted as a strategic move to enhance the product's market presence [48][50] Q&A Session Summary Question: Key priorities for 2026 TDM revenue growth and capital allocation - Management discussed ongoing projects like the People app and MyRecipes, emphasizing their focus on meeting younger audiences [22][24] - Capital allocation will balance between share repurchases and M&A opportunities, with a cautious optimism for new investments [27][28] Question: Q1 trends in DDM Digital revenue - Management noted that Q1 faced tough comparisons and a decline in core traffic, but licensing and performance marketing showed strong growth [34][36] Question: Impact of Google’s AI transition and programmatic softness - Management indicated that the impact of Google's AI changes is not significant yet, and programmatic pricing has stabilized after a period of growth [114][116] Question: Appointment of Jim Lawson and Decipher's strategy - The appointment was seen as a strategic advantage to enhance Decipher's market presence and execution capabilities [48][50] Question: AI opportunities across the IAC portfolio - Management highlighted ongoing AI applications in various segments, particularly in improving customer service and marketing efficiency [83][85]

Harmony Biosciences (HRMY) Q1 2025 Earnings Call May 06, 2025 08:30 AM ET Company Participants Brennan Doyle - VP & Head of Investor RelationsJeffrey Dayno - President & CEOAdam Zaeske - EVP & CCOKumar Budur - Executive VP and Chief Medical & Scientific OfficerSandip Kapadia - CFO & Chief Administration OfficerGraig Suvannavejh - Managing DirectorPatrick Trucchio - Managing DirectorDavid Huang - Vice President Equity ResearchAshwani Verma - Executive Director - SMID Biotech & BiopharmaCharles Duncan - Manag ...

Great Elm Capital (GECC) Q1 2025 Earnings Call May 06, 2025 08:30 AM ET Company Participants Peter Sceusa - Investor Relations Senior AssociateMatt Kaplan - CEO & PresidentKeri Davis - CFO & TreasurerMichael Keller - President - Specialty Finance BusinessMickey Schleien - Managing Director, Equity ResearchErik Zwick - Managing Director, Equity ResearchMitchel Penn - Managing Director Operator Greetings and welcome to the Great Elm Capital Corp First Quarter twenty twenty five Financial Results Call. At this ...

GLOBALFOUNDRIES (GFS) Q1 2025 Earnings Call May 06, 2025 08:30 AM ET Company Participants Sam Franklin - SVP of Business Finance & OperationsTim Breen - CEONiels Anderskouv - President & Chief Operating OfficerJohn Hollister - Chief Financial OfficerMark Lipacis - Senior Managing DirectorCJ Muse - Senior Managing DirectorVivek Arya - Managing DirectorRoss Seymore - Managing DirectorChris Caso - Managing DirectorKrish Sankar - Managing DirectorBastien Faucon-Morin - Senior Equity Research Associate Conferenc ...

Genie Energy (GNE) Q1 2025 Earnings Call May 06, 2025 08:30 AM ET Company Participants Michael Stein - CEOAvi Goldin - CFO Operator Good morning, and welcome to the Energy Limited's First Quarter twenty twenty five Earnings Call. In today's presentation, Genie Energy management will discuss Genie's financial and operational results for the three month period ended 03/31/2025. During prepared remarks by Genie Energy's Chief Executive Officer, Michael Stein and Chief Financial Officer, Avi Golden, all partici ...