Air Products and Chemicals (NYSE:APD) Q1 2026 Earnings call January 30, 2026 08:00 AM ET Speaker15Good morning, and welcome to Air Products' first quarter earnings release conference call. Today's call is being recorded at the request of Air Products. Please note that this presentation and the comments made on behalf of Air Products are subject to copyright by Air Products and all rights are reserved. Beginning today's call is Meghan Britt.Speaker12Hello, and welcome to the first quarter fiscal 2026 earning ...

Financial Data and Key Metrics Changes - The Bancorp reported earnings of $1.28 per share for Q4 2025, reflecting an 11% year-over-year growth in EPS [4] - GDV (Gross Deposit Volume) increased by 16% in Q4 compared to the prior year, with a total annual growth of 17% in 2025 [4][5] - Revenue growth for the quarter was 3% year-over-year, excluding credit enhancement income [4] Business Line Data and Key Metrics Changes - Credit sponsorship balances reached $1.1 billion, up 40% from Q3 and 142% year-over-year [5] - Consumer fintech loans increased by $644 million, now constituting 15% of the total loan portfolio, which grew to $7.26 billion [8] - Non-interest income, excluding credit enhancement, accounted for over 30% of revenue in the quarter, with approximately 90% of fees coming from the fintech business [9] Market Data and Key Metrics Changes - Average deposits in Q4 were $7.6 billion, with an average cost of 177 basis points [9] - Criticized assets decreased from $268 million to $194 million, a 28% decline quarter-over-quarter [6] - Delinquency rates improved from 2.19% to 1.6% of loans from Q3 to Q4 [6] Company Strategy and Development Direction - The Bancorp is focused on three main fintech initiatives aimed at creating significant shareholder value, including credit sponsorship, embedded finance platform development, and new program implementations [5] - The company is targeting a 2026 EPS guidance of $5.90, with a preliminary 2027 guidance of $8.25, which includes stock buybacks [12] - The strategy emphasizes optimizing funding costs and increasing revenue through off-balance sheet deposits and fintech partnerships [22][40] Management's Comments on Operating Environment and Future Outlook - Management expressed confidence in achieving the EPS targets for 2026 and 2027, citing strong tax season expectations and ongoing fintech initiatives [20][21] - The impact of the government shutdown on GDV was noted, but management does not foresee it affecting Q1 2026 significantly [20] - The company is optimistic about the growth of credit sponsorship and the overall fintech business, expecting substantial improvements in financial metrics [5][9] Other Important Information - Non-interest expense for Q4 was $56.2 million, which included $2 million from a legal settlement [10] - The Bancorp repurchased $150 million of its stock in Q4, totaling $375 million for the year [11] Q&A Session Summary Question: Can you provide more details on the EPS ramp and revenue drivers? - Management highlighted large revenue opportunities and confidence in upcoming announcements regarding credit sponsorship and the embedded finance platform [15][16] Question: What were the primary drivers affecting Q4 results? - Key drivers included legal fees, the unexpected duration of the government shutdown, and the timing of credit sponsorship growth [18][19] Question: What is the plan for off-balance sheet deposits? - The company expects to continue generating deposit growth while optimizing the mix of on and off-balance sheet deposits to enhance earnings [22][39] Question: Can you discuss the refinancing of REBL loans? - Some refinancings were with new partners, and the existing properties are in stronger positions than when originated, with lower interest rates due to the current environment [29] Question: How does the company view the threat of fintechs obtaining bank charters? - Management believes many partners will not seek licenses and emphasizes the scalability and low-cost benefits of their platform [36][38]

Autoliv (NYSE:ALV) Q4 2025 Earnings call January 30, 2026 08:00 AM ET Speaker9Good day, and thank you for standing by. Welcome to the Autoliv fourth quarter 2025 financial results conference call. At this time, all participants are in a listen-only mode. After the speaker's presentation, there will be a question and answer session. To ask a question during the session, you will need to press star one one on your telephone. You will then hear an automated message advising your hand is raised. To withdraw you ...

Verizon (NYSE:VZ) Q4 2025 Earnings call January 30, 2026 08:00 AM ET Speaker6Good morning, and welcome to Verizon's fourth quarter 2025 earnings conference call. At this time, all participants have been placed in a listen-only mode, and the call will be open for questions following the presentation. Today's conference is being recorded. If you have any objections, you may disconnect at this time. I would now like to turn the call over to Mr. Brady Connor, Senior Vice President, Investor Relations.Speaker1Th ...

SoFi Technologies (NasdaqGS:SOFI) Q4 2025 Earnings call January 30, 2026 08:00 AM ET Speaker5Good morning or good afternoon, all. My name is Adam, and I'll be your conference operator today. At this time, I would like to welcome everyone to the SoFi Technologies fourth quarter and full year 2025 earnings conference call. All lines have been placed on mute to prevent any background noise. After the speaker's remarks, there will be a question and answer session. If you'd like to ask a question during this tim ...

Eastman Chemical Company (NYSE:EMN) Q4 2025 Earnings call January 30, 2026 08:00 AM ET Speaker10Good day, everyone, and welcome to the fourth quarter and full year 2025 Eastman Conference Call. Today's conference is being recorded. This call is being broadcast live on the Eastman website at www.eastman.com. I will now turn the call over to Mr. Greg Riddle, Eastman Investor Relations. Please go ahead, sir.Speaker3Thank you, Becky, and good morning, everyone, and thanks for joining us. On the call with me tod ...

Nomura (NYSE:NMR) Q3 2026 Earnings call January 30, 2026 04:30 AM ET Company ParticipantsHiroyuki Moriuchi - CFOKentaro Okuda - President and CEOConference Call ParticipantsKazuki Watanabe - Senior Equity AnalystKoki Sato - Equity Research AnalystMasao Muraki - Senior AnalystNatsumu Tsujino - Managing Director of Global Research and Senior Equity AnalystNone - AnalystOperatorGood day, everyone, and welcome to today's Nomura Holdings third quarter operating results for fiscal year ending March 2026 conferenc ...

Nomura (NYSE:NMR) Q3 2026 Earnings call January 30, 2026 04:30 AM ET Company ParticipantsHiroyuki Moriuchi - CFOKentaro Okuda - President and CEOConference Call ParticipantsKazuki Watanabe - Senior Equity AnalystKoki Sato - Equity Research AnalystMasao Muraki - Senior AnalystNatsumu Tsujino - Managing Director of Global Research and Senior Equity AnalystNone - AnalystOperatorGood day, everyone, and welcome to today's Nomura Holdings Third Quarter Operating Results for Fiscal Year Ending March 2026 Conferenc ...

Nomura (NYSE:NMR) Q3 2026 Earnings call January 30, 2026 04:30 AM ET Speaker1Good day, everyone, and welcome to today's Nomura Holdings third quarter operating results for fiscal year ending March 2026 conference call. Please be reminded that today's conference call is being recorded at the request of the hosting company. Should you have any objections, you may disconnect at this point in time. During the presentation, all the telephone lines are placed for listen-only mode. The question and answer session ...

Financial Data and Key Metrics Changes - Revenue from leasing decreased by 1% year-on-year, primarily due to the depreciation of the renminbi, while operating profit increased by 1% and underlying profit improved by 3% [9][10] - The net gearing ratio decreased to 32.7%, lower than the previous year, aided by a scrip dividend arrangement and reduced capital expenditures [30][66] Business Line Data and Key Metrics Changes - Mainland rental revenue remained flat year-on-year, with retail revenue up by 1% while office revenue faced headwinds, down by 8% overall [11][20] - In Hong Kong, rental revenue decreased by 2%, an improvement from a 4% decline in the first half of the year [10][24] - New letting increased by 15% and renewals by 5%, indicating effective tenant management [17] Market Data and Key Metrics Changes - The retail sector in Mainland China showed resilience, with a 3% increase in the second half of the year, while the office market continues to face challenges due to oversupply [11][20] - Hong Kong's retail market is stabilizing, with a notable improvement from a -9% to -2% decline in 2025 [23][24] Company Strategy and Development Direction - The company is focusing on its V3 strategy, which aims to expand with minimal capital expenditure and faster project execution, leveraging existing resources and relationships [4][7][36] - The company plans to enhance its presence in key cities like Shanghai, Hangzhou, Wuxi, and Kunming, aiming for increased market share and community engagement [5][36] Management's Comments on Operating Environment and Future Outlook - Management noted a mix of structural and cyclical corrections in the Hong Kong and Mainland markets, with cautious optimism for recovery in retail sales, particularly in non-luxury segments [8][56] - The company anticipates continued challenges in the office market for the next 18-24 months due to high supply levels [21][22] Other Important Information - The company achieved record-high footfall and sales in Q4, driven by effective tenant management and promotional events [18][19] - The company is preparing for its 66th anniversary with a focus on consumer engagement and experiential marketing [55] Q&A Session Summary Question: CEO's succession and qualities sought in a new CEO - The current CEO expressed a personal goal to retire at 55, emphasizing the importance of family time and confirming that the board has been informed well in advance [45][47] - The company is actively searching for a successor, with no specific timeline announced yet [46][52] Question: Outlook for Mainland China retail and tenant sales - Management remains cautiously optimistic about tenant sales growth, noting strong performance in non-luxury segments and a record-breaking Q4 [53][56] - January sales figures are expected to be comparable to last year, with the Chinese New Year falling later this year, which may positively impact sales [59]