Aeries Technology (NasdaqCM:AERT) Q3 2026 Earnings call February 09, 2026 08:00 AM ET Speaker2Today, and welcome to Aeries Technology third quarter and fiscal year 2026 earnings call. Joining us today on the call are Aeries Chief Executive Officer Ajay Khare and Chief Financial Officer Daniel Webb. The call will review the results for the quarter ended December 31st, 2025, and outline strategic priorities that are shaping the next stage of our growth. Before we begin, please note that today's discussion con ...

Financial Data and Key Metrics Changes - In Q4 2025, NOI increased by 16% sequentially and almost 60% year-over-year, driven by acquisitions and organic growth [12] - The lease rate remained unchanged at 96.7%, with occupancy up 20 basis points [13] - Full-year same-property NOI growth was 3.3%, with Q4 growth at 1.5% despite a 50 basis point headwind from uncollectible revenue [13][14] - The company forecasts FFO guidance for 2026 in the range of $1.17 to $1.21 per share, representing a 12% year-over-year growth [14][15] Business Line Data and Key Metrics Changes - The company signed over 400,000 sq ft of new leases and renewals in 2025, with new lease spreads averaging 20% and renewal spreads just under 10% [5] - Capital expenditures were just 7% of NOI for the full year, indicating high capital efficiency [5][14] Market Data and Key Metrics Changes - The total U.S. market for convenience retail assets is 950 million sq ft, significantly larger than the company's current portfolio of almost 5 million sq ft [6] - The company has built a significant network of relationships with sellers and brokers, which is crucial for growth in a fragmented market [7] Company Strategy and Development Direction - The company focuses on acquiring top-tier convenience retail assets, leveraging a first-mover advantage in the public market [4] - The strategy emphasizes simple, flexible buildings that align with consumer behavior, catering to daily errands rather than destination shopping [9] - The company aims for double-digit cash flow growth, supported by a strong balance sheet and operational efficiency [11] Management's Comments on Operating Environment and Future Outlook - Management expressed optimism about the growth opportunities in the convenience sector, citing a significant addressable investment market [5] - The company anticipates continued strong demand for its properties, with expectations for same-property NOI growth of 3% in 2026 [15][27] - Management noted that the business plan has been accelerated due to better-than-expected operational performance and a strong acquisition pipeline [78] Other Important Information - The company ended the year with a leverage ratio of less than 20%, providing substantial liquidity for future acquisitions [19] - The company has raised a total of $600 million in debt capital since its formation, with a weighted average interest rate of approximately 5% [18] Q&A Session Summary Question: Can you talk about the acquisition pipeline and cap rates? - Management indicated that cap rates have remained just north of 6%, with a range from mid-5s to high 6s depending on various factors [23][24] Question: Can you elaborate on same-store NOI and leasing spreads? - Management noted that leasing spreads are expected to return to low 20s, and same-property NOI guidance for 2026 is a wide range of 2%-4% [26][27][30] Question: Are there any operating synergies from having multiple properties in single markets? - Management acknowledged some operational synergies but emphasized that the high recovery rate of the asset class minimizes their impact on overall performance [36][37] Question: What is the thought process on incremental equity issuance versus building out the debt ladder? - Management highlighted a broad range of options for capital sources, emphasizing the importance of maintaining flexibility in funding strategies [54][55] Question: Can you discuss the recent disposition and future asset management activities? - Management confirmed that there are no planned dispositions for 2026, with the recent sale being a small, opportunistic decision [66][68]

Edgewell Personal Care Company (NYSE:EPC) Q1 2026 Earnings call February 09, 2026 08:00 AM ET Speaker5Please note, this event is being recorded. I would now like to turn the conference over to Chris Goff, Vice President, Investor Relations. Please go ahead.Speaker1Good morning, everyone, and thank you for joining us this morning for Edgewell's first quarter fiscal year 2026 earnings call. With me this morning are Rod Little, our President and Chief Executive Officer, and Fran Weissman, our Chief Financial O ...

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The Hain Celestial Group (NasdaqGS:HAIN) Q2 2026 Earnings call February 09, 2026 08:00 AM ET Speaker9Thank you for standing by. My name is Jeanie, and I will be your conference operator today. At this time, I would like to welcome everyone to Hain Celestial Fiscal Second Quarter Earnings Call. All lines have been placed on mute to prevent any background noise. After speaker's remarks, there will be a question-and-answer session. We do ask, for today's call, you limit yourself to one question and one follow- ...

Financial Data and Key Metrics Changes - Dynatrace achieved a total revenue of $515 million in Q3 2026, with subscription revenue at $493 million, both reflecting a 16% year-over-year growth and exceeding guidance by 150 basis points [22][24] - The company reported an annual recurring revenue (ARR) of $1.97 billion, representing a 16% growth, marking three consecutive quarters of stabilization in ARR growth [19][24] - Non-GAAP operating margin was 30%, surpassing guidance by nearly 100 basis points, while non-GAAP net income reached $135 million, or $0.44 per diluted share, exceeding guidance by $0.02 [23][24] Business Line Data and Key Metrics Changes - The log management product category is the fastest-growing segment, surpassing $100 million in annualized consumption, with growth exceeding 100% year-over-year [22][24] - The average ARR per new logo was over $160,000, with the average land size in Q3 exceeding $200,000, contributing to a new logo ARR growth of over 21% [20][21] - The gross retention rate remained in the mid-90s, while the net retention rate (NRR) was 111%, consistent with the previous two quarters [21][24] Market Data and Key Metrics Changes - The AI market is projected to grow from less than $200 billion in 2023 to nearly $5 trillion in the next seven years, with cloud and AI-native workloads experiencing unprecedented growth [6][8] - The demand for observability solutions is increasing as organizations face challenges related to data complexity and the need for reliable AI insights [8][14] Company Strategy and Development Direction - Dynatrace is focusing on enhancing its observability platform to support autonomous operations, integrating AI capabilities to deliver reliable outcomes [6][12] - The company is investing in partnerships with major hyperscalers and expanding its go-to-market strategy to capture the growing demand for observability solutions [15][16] - A new $1 billion share repurchase program has been authorized, reflecting confidence in the business and long-term growth opportunities [24][25] Management's Comments on Operating Environment and Future Outlook - Management expressed optimism about the ongoing momentum in the business, driven by strong demand for observability and the successful execution of the go-to-market strategy [18][24] - The company raised its full-year guidance for ARR growth to a range of 15.5%-16%, expecting to surpass $2 billion in ARR [25][26] - Management highlighted the importance of end-to-end observability as foundational for AI-driven environments, emphasizing the need for reliable insights to support automation [30][39] Other Important Information - Dynatrace's third-generation platform is designed to handle the complexity of modern cloud and AI-native environments, enabling predictive capabilities and resilience [9][12] - The company is actively engaging with customers to consolidate fragmented tools, which is driving momentum in new logo acquisitions [30][44] Q&A Session Summary Question: Insights on automation and client engagement - Management noted strong momentum in end-to-end observability as clients seek to consolidate tools and improve outcomes [29] Question: Observability's evolution with AI - Management indicated that while there is apprehension about AI adoption, observability will become the control plane for enterprise AI, requiring deterministic insights before agentic actions can be taken [31] Question: Log monitoring consumption growth - Management confirmed that log consumption has exceeded $100 million, with significant growth expected to continue as it becomes embedded in end-to-end observability deals [32] Question: Confidence in net new ARR growth - Management expressed confidence in the robust pipeline and visibility for future growth, particularly in large deals [41] Question: Competitive landscape and AI's impact - Management acknowledged the competitive risks but emphasized Dynatrace's unique architectural advantages and the necessity of observability in AI environments [46][49]

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Sohu.com (NasdaqGS:SOHU) Q4 2025 Earnings call February 09, 2026 07:30 AM ET Company ParticipantsAlicia Yap - Managing DirectorCharles Zhang - Chairman and CEODewen Chen - CEOJoanna Lv - CFOPu Huang - Director of Investor RelationsYaobin Wang - CFOConference Call ParticipantsThomas Chong - Stock AnalystOperatorLadies and gentlemen, thank you for standing by, and good evening. Thank you for joining Sohu's fourth quarter 2025 earnings conference call. At this time, all participants are in listen-only mode. Af ...

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