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Pixelworks(PXLW) - 2025 Q2 - Earnings Call Transcript
2025-08-12 22:00
Financial Data and Key Metrics Changes - Revenue for Q2 2025 was $8.3 million, compared to $7.1 million in Q1 2025 and $8.5 million in Q2 2024, indicating a sequential increase driven by product shipments in the home and enterprise market [26] - Non-GAAP gross profit margin for Q2 2025 was 46%, down from 49.9% in Q1 2025 and 51% in Q2 2024, reflecting a unique product mix [26] - Non-GAAP operating expenses decreased to $9.7 million in Q2 2025 from $10.4 million in Q1 2025 and $12.8 million in Q2 2024, showing effective cost reduction measures [27] - The net loss for Q2 2025 was $5.3 million, or a loss of $1 per share, compared to a net loss of $6.5 million in Q1 2025 and $7.7 million in Q2 2024 [28] - Cash and cash equivalents at the end of Q2 2025 were $14.3 million, down from $18.5 million at the end of Q1 2025 [28] Business Line Data and Key Metrics Changes - Home and enterprise revenue was approximately $7.1 million in Q2 2025, while mobile revenue was approximately $1.2 million [26] - The mobile business saw a similar revenue profile to the prior quarter, with shipments supporting residual demand from previously launched smartphone models [14] - Revenue from the home and enterprise market increased over 20% sequentially, driven by a combination of seasonal demand recovery and ramping shipments of new SOCs [18] Market Data and Key Metrics Changes - The TrueCut Motion platform has been credited with three new theatrical releases, indicating growing acceptance and demand in the market [10] - Titles utilizing TrueCut Motion have achieved over $4 billion at the box office, demonstrating the format's value to studio partners [12] - The mobile market is expected to remain flat, with Chinese OEMs focusing on differentiation to expand globally [33] Company Strategy and Development Direction - The company is focusing on two defined approaches in the mobile segment: expanding the target market with a low-cost mobile graphics accelerator and pursuing premium gaming experiences [15] - The strategic review process for the Pixelworks Shanghai subsidiary is nearing closure, with potential new ownership structures being evaluated [23] - The company aims to reach profitability for its Shanghai subsidiary by Q4 2025, despite delays in mobile revenue recovery [22] Management's Comments on Operating Environment and Future Outlook - Management expressed confidence in the growth of the TrueCut Motion format, anticipating it to become a standard for premium large format cinemas [12] - The company is better positioned to drive bottom-line results from a small uplift in revenue due to previous cost structure reductions [22] - Management noted that the overall market for projectors is expected to remain similar to 2024, with no significant impacts from global trade dynamics observed so far [18] Other Important Information - The company received approximately $1.6 million in cash subsidies as part of China's Little Giant program, aiding in R&D expenses [27] - The company completed all scheduled end-of-life shipments of transcoding products in Q4 2024, with potential one-time orders from prior customers being evaluated [19] Q&A Session Summary Question: Why are mobile customers in China emphasizing custom ASIC? - Management indicated that differentiation is key for Chinese OEMs in a flat market, as they seek to expand globally and compete against established brands [33][38] Question: Will the transcoding one-time customer revenue hit in Q3 or Q4? - Management confirmed that the revenue from the transcoding order would be recognized in Q4 [42] Question: How will Pixelworks be different post-transaction regarding the Shanghai division? - Management stated it is too early to provide details on the strategic direction post-transaction [44] Question: How broad is the ASIC design and IP application? - Management clarified that the IP is not limited to smartphones and can be applied in tablets, AR/VR markets, and other display technologies [48] Question: What is driving the strength in the home and enterprise market? - Management noted that the strength is partly due to a higher ASP of new SOCs and stocking needs from customers [52]
CarParts.com(PRTS) - 2025 Q2 - Earnings Call Transcript
2025-08-12 22:00
Financial Data and Key Metrics Changes - In Q2 2025, the company reported revenue of $151.9 million, a 5% increase from $144.3 million in the previous year, driven by growth in both e-commerce and offline channels, despite softness in the marketplaces channel [15] - Gross profit for the quarter was $49.8 million, up 3% year-over-year, while gross margin decreased to 32.8% from 33.5% due to product mix and tariff impacts [15][16] - The GAAP net loss for the quarter was $12.7 million, compared to a loss of $8.7 million in the prior year, influenced by lower gross margins and higher marketing costs [16] - Adjusted EBITDA loss was $3.1 million, down from an adjusted EBITDA of $0.1 million in the prior year [16] - The company ended the quarter with $19.8 million in cash and drew on its revolver for additional financial flexibility [17] Business Line Data and Key Metrics Changes - E-commerce revenue and mobile app engagement reached record levels, with the mobile app accounting for 12% of e-commerce revenues and having over 1 million users [8] - The CarParts Plus membership program surpassed 7,000 paid members, indicating improved customer retention and engagement [8] - High-margin fee income continued to grow, supported by increased adoption of services like product and shipping protection [8] Market Data and Key Metrics Changes - The company is facing challenges in its marketplaces segment due to the influx of non-compliant products from China, which distorts the competitive landscape [10] - Tariffs and inflation are impacting consumer demand, particularly in discretionary categories, leading to a cautious approach to pricing [11] Company Strategy and Development Direction - The company is exploring strategic alternatives to maximize shareholder value, including a potential sale and strategic investments [4] - Focus areas include expanding product offerings, monetizing website traffic, scaling B2B offerings, and growing the mobile app business [19] - The company is realigning its cost structure and closing its Virginia facility to manage operational fixed costs [13] Management's Comments on Operating Environment and Future Outlook - Management acknowledged the ongoing tariff impacts and pricing volatility, emphasizing a disciplined approach to protect gross margins and reduce operating expenses [14] - The company is committed to navigating near-term headwinds while focusing on long-term growth and profitability [14][20] - Investments in AI and automation are expected to enhance operational efficiency and financial performance over time [20] Other Important Information - The company has proactively invested in inventory to improve supply chain continuity ahead of tariffs, resulting in an inventory balance of $94 million at year-end [17] - The company is leveraging machine learning for search algorithms to strengthen its competitive edge [9] Q&A Session Summary - No specific questions and answers were provided in the content, thus this section is not applicable.
Intapp(INTA) - 2025 Q4 - Earnings Call Transcript
2025-08-12 22:00
Intapp (INTA) Q4 2025 Earnings Call August 12, 2025 05:00 PM ET Speaker0Hello, everyone, and welcome to the Intacct Fourth Quarter Fiscal twenty twenty five Earnings Webcast. At this time, all participants are in a listen only mode. After the speakers' presentation, there will be a question and answer session. Please be advised that today's conference is being recorded. Now, it's my pleasure to turn the call over to the Senior Vice President of Investor Relations, David Trone.The floor is yours.Speaker1Than ...
CVD(CVV) - 2025 Q2 - Earnings Call Transcript
2025-08-12 22:00
CVD Equipment (CVV) Q2 2025 Earnings Call August 12, 2025 05:00 PM ET Speaker0Greetings, and thank you for standing by. Welcome to the CVD Equipment Corporation's Second Quarter twenty twenty five Earnings Call. As a reminder, this conference is being recorded. We will begin with prepared remarks followed by a question and answer session. Presenting on the call today will be Emmanuel Lafios, President and CEO and member of the c d d WCBD Board of Directors and Richard Catalano, executive vice president and ...
Intrusion(INTZ) - 2025 Q2 - Earnings Call Transcript
2025-08-12 22:00
Intrusion (INTZ) Q2 2025 Earnings Call August 12, 2025 05:00 PM ET Speaker0Good day, everyone, and welcome to the Intrusion Second Quarter twenty twenty five Financial Results Conference Call. At this time, all participants are in a listen only mode, and we will open the floor for your questions and comments after the presentation. It is now my pleasure to turn the floor over to your host, Josh Carroll, Investor Relations. Sir, the floor is yours.Speaker1Thank you, and welcome. Joining me today are Tony Sco ...
Vinci Partners(VINP) - 2025 Q2 - Earnings Call Transcript
2025-08-12 22:00
Financial Data and Key Metrics Changes - Vinci Partners reported fee-related earnings of BRL65.2 million or BRL1.03 per share and adjusted distributable earnings of BRL75.8 million or BRL1.20 per share for Q2 2025, with a quarterly dividend of $0.15 per common share [4][10][40] - Total fee-related revenues increased by 85% year over year, reflecting strong strategic growth and positive inflows [36] - Adjusted distributable earnings totaled BRL75.8 million or $1.20 per share, representing a 30% increase year over year on a nominal basis [40] Business Line Data and Key Metrics Changes - The credit segment saw over BRL2 billion in new capital formation and AUM appreciation, indicating strong growth [17] - The private equity segment achieved over 20% year-over-year revenue growth and over 30% year-over-year EBITDA growth in 2025 [29] - The real asset segment completed significant transactions, including the full divestment of assets, contributing to deleveraging [11][30] Market Data and Key Metrics Changes - The local equity market in Brazil remains under-allocated, with equities representing just 8% of domestic portfolios, suggesting potential for reallocation as interest rates decline [14] - Latin America is experiencing a favorable macro landscape, with improving inflation expectations and easing policy, which is beneficial for alternative investments [16] - The Brazilian real appreciated by 5% against the U.S. dollar during the quarter, creating a currency headwind for AUM figures [35] Company Strategy and Development Direction - The company is focusing on sectors such as financial services, technology, and healthcare, while also monitoring opportunities in distressed companies and multinational carve-outs [13] - Vinci Partners aims to expand investments in renewable energy and is actively discussing utility-scale solar initiatives [19] - The firm is integrating teams and operations to maximize collaboration and enhance service delivery [20] Management's Comments on Operating Environment and Future Outlook - Management expressed optimism about the fundraising environment, expecting continued strong inflows in the second half of the year [50][54] - The company anticipates a gradual reduction in financial income as capital is deployed from liquid funds to closed-end funds, with a significant impact expected starting in 2026 [46][70] - Management highlighted the potential for attractive entry points in the market due to suppressed valuations, particularly in Brazil [13] Other Important Information - Vinci Partners successfully closed its Infrastructure Climate Change Fund, raising close to BRL1 billion, primarily from international institutions [18] - The company inaugurated a new office in Sao Paulo, enhancing operational capabilities and collaboration [19][32] - An Investor Day is scheduled for October 7 at NASDAQ headquarters, providing an opportunity for deeper engagement with investors [20] Q&A Session Summary Question: Fundraising outlook for the second half - Management indicated that they expect to achieve double-digit growth in AUM on an FX-adjusted basis, with strong inflows continuing into the second half [50][54] Question: FRE margin expansion - Management expects FRE margins to migrate to the low 30s percent range by the second or third quarter of next year, driven by ongoing cost control initiatives and operational efficiencies [60][62] Question: PRE realizations timeline - Management anticipates that net income impacts from fund appreciation will begin in 2026, with distributable earnings expected to follow as funds start returning capital [70][72] Question: Impact of FX on management fees - Management confirmed that the flat management fees were primarily due to FX impacts, estimating that revenues would have grown by low to mid-single digits without the FX effect [78][80] Question: Credit portfolio and regional opportunities - Management highlighted growth in credit across Latin America, with significant fundraising opportunities in Brazil, Colombia, Peru, Mexico, and Chile [88][90]
IRIDEX (IRIX) - 2025 Q2 - Earnings Call Transcript
2025-08-12 22:00
IRIDEX (IRIX) Q2 2025 Earnings Call August 12, 2025 05:00 PM ET Speaker0Thank you for standing by. My name is Jordan, and I'll be your conference operator today. At this time, I'd like to welcome everyone to the Second Quarter twenty twenty five IRIDEX Earnings Conference Call. All lines have been placed on mute to prevent any background noise. I'd now like to turn the conference over to Trip Taylor, Investor Relations.You may begin.Speaker1Thank you, and thank you all for participating in today's call. Joi ...
Rigetti(RGTI) - 2025 Q2 - Earnings Call Transcript
2025-08-12 22:00
Financial Data and Key Metrics Changes - Revenues for Q2 2025 were $1.8 million, down from $3.1 million in Q2 2024, impacted by the expiration of the National Quantum Initiative [11][12] - Gross margins decreased to 31% in Q2 2025 from 64% in Q2 2024, affected by revenue mix and pricing variability in development contracts [12] - Total operating expenses increased to $20.4 million in Q2 2025 from $18.1 million in the prior year, due to salary increases, new hires, and higher consulting costs [12][13] - Operating loss for Q2 2025 was $19.9 million, compared to $16.1 million in Q2 2024, with a net loss of $39.7 million in Q2 2025 versus $12.4 million in Q2 2024 [13][14] - As of June 30, 2025, the company had approximately $571.6 million in cash and no debt [14] Business Line Data and Key Metrics Changes - The company achieved a median two-qubit gate error rate of 99.5% with the CFES-136U system, a 2x reduction from the previous ANCA-3 system [5][6] - The CFES-136Q is the first multi-chip quantum computer to achieve this level of performance, validating the company's approach to scaling quantum computers [5][7] Market Data and Key Metrics Changes - The expiration of the National Quantum Initiative and its pending reauthorization in the U.S. Congress is critical for future sales, particularly to U.S. and foreign governments [11][12] Company Strategy and Development Direction - The company aims to continue its momentum in technology development, with plans to release a 100+ qubit chiplet-based system at 99.5% median two-qubit gate fidelity before the end of 2025 [8][9] - The focus remains on R&D development, with the potential for M&A opportunities to accelerate timelines if beneficial [18][44] - The company believes that superconducting qubits are the leading modality for quantum computers due to their scalability and speed advantages [5][6] Management's Comments on Operating Environment and Future Outlook - Management expressed confidence in achieving technology milestones and emphasized that the key metric for long-term success is the achievement of technology goals rather than revenue growth [9] - The management team is optimistic about the bipartisan support for the reauthorization of the National Quantum Initiative, which is expected to enhance funding opportunities [69][70] Other Important Information - The company completed the sale of $350 million in common stock to strengthen its balance sheet [9] - The partnership with Quanta is viewed as strategic, focusing on control systems and hardware stack development [24][100] Q&A Session Summary Question: Use of proceeds from the recent equity raise - The company intends to focus on R&D development and will consider M&A opportunities if they can accelerate timelines [18][20] Question: Update on Quanta's involvement - Quanta is focused on developing control systems and is seen as a strategic partner for hardware development [24] Question: Confidence in achieving 100 qubit chip - The company is confident in reaching 100+ qubit systems with 99.5% fidelity by year-end, leveraging the chiplet approach [30][31] Question: Roadmap for gate speeds - The company aims to achieve gate speeds below 50 nanoseconds, which is critical for quantum advantage [47][50] Question: Current status of government funding - There is bipartisan support for the National Quantum Initiative reauthorization, with ongoing discussions in Congress [69][70] Question: Feedback from QBI or NQCC - The company is actively engaged with both organizations and is optimistic about progressing to phase two of the DARPA initiative [76][77] Question: Transitioning to larger chiplet sizes - The company is evaluating the optimal chiplet size and plans to transition before reaching 1,000 qubits [59][60] Question: Implications of chiplet approach on customer interest - The chiplet approach is seen as essential for scaling to fault-tolerant quantum computing, generating interest from government customers [86][87]
Fathom Realty(FTHM) - 2025 Q2 - Earnings Call Transcript
2025-08-12 22:00
Fathom (FTHM) Q2 2025 Earnings Call August 12, 2025 05:00 PM ET Speaker0Good afternoon and welcome to Fathom Holdings Second Quarter twenty twenty five Conference Call. Joining us today is the company's President and CEO, Marco Fresenal and Vice President of Finance, Daniel Weinman. Before I turn things over to management, I want to remind listeners that today's call may include forward looking statements within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. Such forward looking statem ...
Surf Air Mobility (SRFM) - 2025 Q2 - Earnings Call Transcript
2025-08-12 22:00
Financial Data and Key Metrics Changes - The company reported second quarter revenue of $27.4 million, exceeding guidance of $23.5 million to $26.5 million, and representing a 17% sequential increase from the first quarter [12][21] - Adjusted EBITDA loss for Q2 was $9.5 million, outperforming guidance of a loss between $10 million and $13 million, with an improvement of $4.8 million sequentially [12][22] - Scheduled service revenue increased by 20% in Q2 compared to Q1, while on-demand revenue rose by 5% [12][21] Business Line Data and Key Metrics Changes - Airline operations achieved profitability in Q2, with significant improvements in key operating metrics such as on-time departure and arrival, and controllable completion factor improved from 82% in Q1 to 95% in Q2 [5][12] - The on-demand business saw positive margins in June, attributed to a focus on product profitability and the introduction of a new jet card [7][12] Market Data and Key Metrics Changes - The company signed an interline agreement with Japan Airlines, enhancing passenger flow into its Hawaiian route network [6] - The essential air service (EAS) accounted for approximately 46% of scheduled service revenue, indicating its significance in the revenue mix [38] Company Strategy and Development Direction - The company is focused on transforming into a technology-led organization, emphasizing the development of the Surf OS software platform powered by Palantir [8][14] - Plans for 2026 include expanding the scheduled service network with new Tier one routes and aircraft from Textron Aviation [14][15] - The company is pursuing partnerships for electrification efforts, including a bilateral agreement with Elektra for hybrid electric aircraft [16][17] Management's Comments on Operating Environment and Future Outlook - Management expressed confidence in the company's trajectory, highlighting improvements in capital structure, operational performance, and a focus on profitability [25] - The outlook for Q3 expects revenue to remain strong, projected between $27 million and $28.5 million, with adjusted EBITDA loss anticipated to be between $8.5 million and $10 million [23][24] Other Important Information - The company raised approximately $45 million in additional capital during Q2, which has accelerated operational improvements [13][19] - The agreement with Palantir positions the company as an exclusive partner for software configuration and sales to Part 135 operators and brokers [10][48] Q&A Session Summary Question: Can you talk about the go-to-market strategy for Surf OS? - The company is currently in the beta phase focusing on product development and identifying real use cases before moving to monetization strategies [28][29] Question: Any update on the certification process for electrification? - The company is on track for a late 2027 timeframe for its electrification initiative and is working with strategic partners [31][33] Question: How much more room for improvement is there in airline operations? - The company is in the middle innings of operational optimization, with ongoing improvements expected from the rollout of new applications [34][35] Question: What percentage of revenues were connected to essential air service? - Approximately 46% of scheduled service revenue is connected to essential air service [38] Question: What are the plans for the commercial launch of Surf OS? - The rollout is expected to begin in the first half of 2026, with a focus on proper implementation for initial partners [40][41] Question: Can you elaborate on the Palantir agreement? - The agreement expands the relationship with Palantir, allowing the company to be the exclusive partner for software sales to specific operators and to collaborate on larger projects [47][48] Question: What is the current controllable completion factor? - The controllable completion factor is currently around 95-96%, with efforts in place to maintain and optimize this performance [50][51]