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Hub (HUBG) - 2025 Q4 - Earnings Call Transcript
2026-02-05 23:02
Financial Data and Key Metrics Changes - Preliminary consolidated operating revenue for 2025 is expected to be $3.7 billion, a 7% decrease compared to the prior year [32] - Preliminary operating cash flow for 2025 is approximately $194 million [11][37] - Debt at December 31, 2025, totaled approximately $229 million, resulting in net debt of approximately $116 million, a decrease of about $50 million compared to December 31, 2024 [38] Business Line Data and Key Metrics Changes - ITS segment operating revenue for 2025 is expected to be around $2.2 billion, reflecting a low single-digit year-over-year decrease [33] - Logistics segment operating revenue for 2025 is projected to be approximately $1.6 billion, with a high single-digit year-over-year decrease [34] - Brokerage volumes declined 10% year-over-year in the fourth quarter, with revenue per load down 4% [21] Market Data and Key Metrics Changes - Intermodal volume growth was 1% year-over-year in the fourth quarter, with refrigerated volumes increasing by 150% and Mexico volumes up 33% [13] - Market conditions have remained tighter due to weather, with opportunities for spot market support [22] - Demand and inventory levels remain balanced, with consumer resilience noted [25] Company Strategy and Development Direction - The company is focused on maintaining a strong balance sheet and cash flow profile while investing in equipment, technology, and acquisitions [10] - Capital allocation includes a disciplined approach to capital deployment, returning capital to shareholders through dividends and share repurchases, and evaluating M&A opportunities [28][42] - The company aims to support growth with customers and improve network balance to reduce backhaul costs [17] Management's Comments on Operating Environment and Future Outlook - Management noted that the last year was a continuation of a challenging market cycle, but the company performed well by controlling costs and delivering record service levels [10] - There are positive trends in the marketplace as reflected in improving ISM New Orders and spot market activity [45] - The company believes it is well-positioned for growth in 2026 and beyond, despite some uncertainty in the near term [29][26] Other Important Information - An accounting error was identified that resulted in an understatement of purchased transportation costs and accounts payable, with a total reduction of $77 million recorded during the first nine months of 2025 [31] - The company plans to restate quarterly financial information for Q1, Q2, and Q3 2025 in its 2025 Form 10-K [32] Q&A Session Summary Question: What is the outlook for the intermodal segment in 2026? - Management expressed optimism regarding the 2026 bid cycle, driven by strong service performance and customer engagement [15][16] Question: How is the company addressing the challenges in the dedicated segment? - The company is focusing on operational discipline and service improvements to offset revenue declines from lost sites [18] Question: What are the expectations for capital expenditures in 2026? - Capital expenditures are projected to be between $35 million and $45 million, focusing on technology projects and opportunistic replacements for tractors [41]
Iris Energy (IREN) - 2026 Q2 - Earnings Call Transcript
2026-02-05 23:02
IREN (NasdaqGS:IREN) Q2 2026 Earnings call February 05, 2026 05:00 PM ET Company ParticipantsAnthony Lewis - CFOBen Sommers - Equity Research AssociateBrett Knoblauch - Managing DirectorDaniel Roberts - Co-Founder and Co-CEOJohn Todaro - Managing DirectorJoseph Vafi - Managing DirectorKent Draper - CCOMichael Ng - Managing DirectorMike Colonnese - Managing DirectorMike Power - VP of Investor RelationsConference Call ParticipantsDarren Aftahi - Research AnalystMichael Donovan - Senior Research AnalystNick Gi ...
Werner Enterprises(WERN) - 2025 Q4 - Earnings Call Transcript
2026-02-05 23:02
Werner Enterprises (NasdaqGS:WERN) Q4 2025 Earnings call February 05, 2026 05:00 PM ET Company ParticipantsAndrew Cox - Research Associate IIChris Neil - Senior VP of Pricing and Strategic PlanningChris Wikoff - EVP, Treasurer, and CFODerek Leathers - Chairman and CEOJason Seidl - Managing DirectorKen Hoexter - Managing DirectorRavi Shanker - Managing DirectorConference Call ParticipantsBrian Ossenbeck - Managing Director and Senior Analyst of TransportationJordan Alliger - VP and Equity Research Analyst of ...
Affirm(AFRM) - 2026 Q2 - Earnings Call Transcript
2026-02-05 23:02
Affirm (NasdaqGS:AFRM) Q2 2026 Earnings call February 05, 2026 05:00 PM ET Company ParticipantsAdam Frisch - Senior Managing DirectorBryan Keane - Head of North America Payments Processors & IT Services ResearchDan Perlin - Managing DirectorDarrin Peller - Managing DirectorJohn Hecht - Managing DirectorMatt Coad - Equity Research DirectorMax Levchin - Founder and CEOMichael Linford - COONate Svensson - Director in Equity ResearchRayna Kumar - Managing Director and Head of Fintech Equity ResearchReginald Smi ...
QuinStreet(QNST) - 2026 Q2 - Earnings Call Transcript
2026-02-05 23:02
QuinStreet (NasdaqGS:QNST) Q2 2026 Earnings call February 05, 2026 05:00 PM ET Company ParticipantsDoug Valenti - CEOGreg Wong - CFORobert Amparo - VP of Investor Relations and FinanceConference Call ParticipantsEric Martinuzzi - Senior Research AnalystJason Kreyer - Senior Research AnalystPatrick Sholl - Research AnalystZachary Cummins - Senior Equity Research AnalystOperatorGood day and welcome to QuinStreet's fiscal second quarter 2026 financial results conference call. Today's conference is being record ...
Envista(NVST) - 2025 Q4 - Earnings Call Transcript
2026-02-05 23:02
Envista (NYSE:NVST) Q4 2025 Earnings call February 05, 2026 05:00 PM ET Company ParticipantsElizabeth Anderson - Senior Managing DirectorEric Hammes - CFOJim Gustafson - VP of Investor RelationsJonathan Block - Managing DirectorKevin Caliendo - Healthcare Equity ResearchLilly Quezada - Senior Branch ManagerPaul Keel - CEOConference Call ParticipantsBrandon Vazquez - Research AnalystJeffrey Johnson - Senior Research AnalystSteven Valiquette - Managing Director and Senior Equity Research AnalystNone - Analyst ...
Digital Realty Trust(DLR) - 2025 Q4 - Earnings Call Transcript
2026-02-05 23:02
Financial Data and Key Metrics Changes - The company reported Core FFO per share of $1.86 for Q4 2025 and $7.39 for the full year, representing a 10% increase over 2024 [5][25] - Core FFO per share grew by 8% year-over-year in Q4 2025, reflecting strong core growth and continued growth in fee income [19][25] - Same capital cash NOI growth was 8.6% year-over-year in Q4, driven by an 8.2% increase in data center revenue [26] Business Line Data and Key Metrics Changes - The 0-1 MW-plus interconnection product set posted nearly $340 million in bookings, a record and 35%+ increase over 2024 levels [9] - The company signed leases representing $400 million of annualized rent in Q4, with strong demand for both larger capacity blocks and smaller colocation capacity [20] - The 0-1 MW-plus interconnection category set a new quarterly leasing record of $96 million, 7% higher than the previous record [21] Market Data and Key Metrics Changes - New leasing activity was particularly strong in the Americas, accounting for 65% of bookings in Q4 [20] - Interconnection bookings increased by 22% year-over-year, driven by record bookings in EMEA and momentum within the ServiceFabric product [22] - Hyperscale leasing exceeded $800 million in 2025, indicating strong demand in the Americas [10] Company Strategy and Development Direction - The company aims to evolve its funding strategy to support the growth of hyperscale data center capacity, with over $3.2 billion in LP equity commitments to its closed-end fund [6][31] - The strategy focuses on a global, full-spectrum, and connectivity-rich platform, emphasizing operational excellence and disciplined capital allocation [8] - The company is expanding its footprint in the APAC region, with recent investments in Indonesia and Malaysia to strengthen its presence in fast-growing markets [12][80] Management's Comments on Operating Environment and Future Outlook - Management noted that data centers have gained prominence due to accelerated AI adoption and cloud platform scaling, with power becoming a primary constraint in the industry [8] - The company anticipates continued strong demand for cloud and AI services, with infrastructure needs evolving to support low-latency, secure, and cost-efficient AI workflows [15] - Management expressed confidence in the company's ability to meet future demand, citing a robust backlog of nearly $1.4 billion [23][33] Other Important Information - The company plans to enhance its reporting by transitioning to power-based metrics, aligning occupancy reporting with IT load [26] - The total development pipeline is valued at over $10 billion, with an expected stabilized yield of 11.9% [29] - The company raised EUR 1.4 billion in a dual tranche green Eurobond offering to support its capital needs [30] Q&A Session Summary Question: Insights on hyperscaler activity and bookings - Management noted a significant increase in hyperscaler demand, particularly in Northern Virginia, Charlotte, Atlanta, and Dallas, with customers looking further out for power capacity [38] Question: Context around inference scaling in 2026 - Management indicated that both hyperscale and enterprise businesses are seeing increased demand for AI-related capacity, with a mix of cloud and AI use cases becoming a priority [41] Question: Impact of industry capacity growth on bookings - Management stated that while there is a significant amount of capacity coming online in 2027 and 2028, demand remains strong, and the company is well-positioned to meet this demand [66] Question: Disconnect between public and private data center valuations - Management discussed that asset mix influences valuations and emphasized the company's strong backlog and execution, which positions it well for future growth [72][74] Question: Investments in new markets and interconnection-focused facilities - Management highlighted strategic acquisitions in Malaysia, Indonesia, and Portugal, focusing on network-dense, highly connected assets to support growth [78]
Boyd Gaming (BYD) - 2025 Q4 - Earnings Call Transcript
2026-02-05 23:02
Boyd Gaming (NYSE:BYD) Q4 2025 Earnings call February 05, 2026 05:00 PM ET Company ParticipantsDavid Strow - VP of Corporate CommunicationsJosh Hirsberg - CFOKeith Smith - President and CEOMax Marsh - Equity Research AssociateConference Call ParticipantsBen Chaiken - Managing Director and Senior Equity AnalystDan Politzer - Executive Director and Senior Equity Research AnalystDavid Katz - Managing Director and Senior Equity AnalystJordan Bender - Director and Senior Equity Research AnalystPatrick Scholes - ...
Synaptics(SYNA) - 2026 Q2 - Earnings Call Transcript
2026-02-05 23:02
Synaptics (NasdaqGS:SYNA) Q2 2026 Earnings call February 05, 2026 05:00 PM ET Company ParticipantsJoe Quatrochi - Managing DirectorKen Rizvi - CFOMunjal Shah - VP and Head of Investor RelationsRahul Patel - President and CEORobert Mertens - Equity Research AssociateConference Call ParticipantsChristopher Rolland - Managing Director and Senior Equity AnalystKevin Cassidy - Senior Research AnalystNeil Young - AnalystPeter Peng - Stock AnalystRoss Seymore - Managing Director and Senior Equity AnalystTom O'Mall ...
StepStone (STEP) - 2026 Q3 - Earnings Call Transcript
2026-02-05 23:02
Financial Data and Key Metrics Changes - The company reported a GAAP net loss of $123 million or $1.55 per share for Q3 2026, primarily due to the change in fair value of StepStone Private Wealth profits interests [4] - Fee-related earnings were $89 million, up 20% year-over-year, with a FRE margin of 37% [5][17] - Adjusted net income for the quarter was $80 million or $0.65 per share, an increase from $53 million or $0.44 per share in the same quarter last year [5][20] Business Line Data and Key Metrics Changes - Core fee-related earnings, excluding retroactive fees, were $88 million, reflecting a 35% increase compared to the prior year [5] - The company generated gross AUM additions of over $8 billion in the quarter and over $34 billion for the calendar year, marking its best fundraising period [7][13] - In private wealth, the platform grew to $15 billion with over $2.2 billion in new subscriptions for the quarter [8][15] Market Data and Key Metrics Changes - Approximately two-thirds of the inflows were from outside North America, with strong fundraising in Asia and Europe [13][60] - The company reported a retention rate on managed accounts of over 90%, with reups growing by nearly 30% [14] Company Strategy and Development Direction - The company is focused on diversifying its investment approach across various asset classes and capital structures, particularly in the context of AI evolution [10][11] - The firm is currently in the market with several funds, including private equity co-investment and secondaries funds, expecting to activate fee-earning capital in the coming year [9][10] Management's Comments on Operating Environment and Future Outlook - Management expressed confidence in the earnings trajectory, citing an improving capital market environment that may yield stronger realizations [6] - The company anticipates continued growth in private wealth subscriptions and is optimistic about the upcoming fundraising efforts [8][9] Other Important Information - The company plans to pay out a supplemental dividend at the end of the fiscal year, subject to board approval based on performance-related revenues [20] - The net accrued carry finished the quarter at $875 million, indicating a mature investment portfolio ready for harvesting [21] Q&A Session Summary Question: Exposure to software companies across the portfolio - Management highlighted the diversified approach to private markets investing, emphasizing that not all software companies are equal and that they focus on portfolio construction and diversification to manage risks [24][25] Question: Growth in private wealth business and scaling existing products - Management noted that they are in early stages of building syndicates for new funds and expect to see growth in distribution over the coming year, with no new product announcements planned [31] Question: Managing inflows for Spring fund - Management stated that they have not faced issues with inflows and continue to see strong opportunities for deployment across various avenues [35] Question: Expectations for next vintages of funds - Management tempered expectations for modest growth in fund sizes, emphasizing the importance of matching fundraising to the size of the opportunity [37] Question: Performance attribution for Spring fund - Management explained that the performance was driven more by direct secondaries rather than discounts, highlighting the proactive approach in identifying value drivers [44][46]