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One Stop Systems(OSS) - 2024 Q4 - Earnings Call Transcript
2025-03-19 23:46
One Stop Systems (OSS) Q4 2024 Earnings Call March 19, 2025 07:46 PM ET Company Participants Mike Knowles - President and Chief Executive OfficerDaniel Gabel - CFOBrian Kinstlinger - MD, Director of Research & Head of Technology Research Conference Call Participants Max Michaelis - Research Analyst Operator Good day, and welcome to the One Stop Systems Fourth Quarter twenty twenty four Conference Call and Webcast. At this time, all participants are in a listen only mode. Later, you will have the opportunity ...
Five Below(FIVE) - 2024 Q4 - Earnings Call Transcript
2025-03-19 23:32
Five Below, Inc. (NASDAQ:FIVE) Q4 2024 Earnings Conference Call March 19, 2025 4:30 PM ET Company Participants Christiane Pelz - Vice President, Investor Relations & Treasury Winnie Park - Chief Executive Officer Ken Bull - Chief Operating Officer Kristy Chipman - Chief Financial Officer & Treasurer Conference Call Participants Kate McShane - Goldman Sachs Scot Ciccarelli - Truist Securities Michael Lasser - UBS John Heinbockel - Guggenheim Chuck Grom - Gordon Haskett Jeremy Hamblin - Craig-Hallum Capital G ...
PRU(PUK) - 2024 Q4 - Earnings Call Transcript
2025-03-19 23:28
Patrick Bowes Good afternoon, and good morning. It's Patrick Bowes speaking. Welcome to Prudential's 2024 Results Analyst and Investor Call. Before I turn the call over to Anil, our CEO; and Ben, our CFO, a couple of housekeeping points. A recording of the call, it will be available from Tuesday next week. As usual, our full results package is available on our website. And Anil and Ben will start the call with some opening remarks before we then go to Q&A. As you will understand, we're under restrictions as ...
iCAD(ICAD) - 2024 Q4 - Earnings Call Transcript
2025-03-19 23:00
Financial Data and Key Metrics Changes - Revenue for Q4 2024 was $5.4 million, an increase of 14% compared to Q4 2023, while full-year revenue reached $19.6 million, up from $17.3 million in 2023 [34] - Annual Recurring Revenue (ARR) grew to $9.8 million at the end of Q4 2024, up from $8.8 million at the end of Q4 2023, reflecting strong customer demand [31] - Gross profit margin for Q4 2024 was 86%, down from 91% in Q4 2023, primarily due to a one-time benefit in Q4 2023 and amortization of cloud product costs [36] Business Line Data and Key Metrics Changes - Product revenue for Q4 2024 was $3.7 million, a 24% increase year-over-year, while service revenue remained flat at $1.7 million [34] - Maintenance Services ARR declined to $6.4 million from $7.1 million year-over-year, driven by customer migration to subscription and cloud offerings [32] - Subscription ARR increased to $2.6 million from $1.7 million year-over-year, indicating a successful transition to recurring revenue models [32] Market Data and Key Metrics Changes - The adoption of AI in breast cancer detection is still low, with only 37% of mammography sites in the U.S. currently utilizing AI, but this is expected to change as providers recognize the benefits [8] - The company closed 106 deals in Q4 2024, including 54 perpetual, 33 subscription, and 19 cloud deals, indicating a growing preference for cloud solutions [12] Company Strategy and Development Direction - The company is focused on expanding its SaaS footprint and driving innovation in AI solutions, positioning itself for long-term growth [12][18] - The transition to a recurring revenue model is expected to enhance financial predictability and stability, despite potential short-term impacts on GAAP revenue recognition [21][22] - Partnerships with organizations like Olea and Koios Medical are aimed at enhancing the end-to-end AI-powered approach to breast cancer screening and detection [14][65] Management's Comments on Operating Environment and Future Outlook - Management expressed confidence in the long-term benefits of the SaaS transition, despite acknowledging short-term headwinds to revenue and cash flow [29][30] - The company anticipates continued momentum in cloud adoption and regulatory approvals, positioning itself to capture a growing share of the market [103][104] Other Important Information - The company received FDA clearance for ProFound Detection version 4.0, which improves cancer detection and reduces false positives, enhancing workflow efficiency [10][11] - The ProFound Cloud platform processed nearly 100,000 cases in its first two quarters of availability, demonstrating rapid adoption [24] Q&A Session Summary Question: Outlook for CapEx environment and cloud deal count - Management noted that Q4 had strong execution by the sales team, with some deals pulled forward from Q1, and expects continued momentum in cloud adoption [42][44] Question: Early reactions to ProFound Detection version 4.0 - Management reported that the accuracy of version 4.0 is performing better in clinical practice than during FDA submission, indicating positive early feedback [46][48] Question: Impact of partnerships on business - Management explained that partnerships are driven by customer requests and are aimed at enhancing the patient care journey, with ongoing evaluations of market dynamics [64][66] Question: Operating expenses outlook - Management indicated that operating expenses may not remain flat and that there are several initiatives planned for the future [72][75] Question: ARR dynamics and future growth - Management expects continued growth in ARR driven by cloud business and a shift in deal mix towards subscription and cloud offerings [79][80] Question: Adoption impact of ProFound Detection version 4.0 - Management anticipates better adoption due to improvements in accuracy and workflow efficiency, addressing customer requests [81][84] Question: Maintenance and support for version 4.0 - Customers current on maintenance agreements will receive the new version, while those not current will incur a fee to update [88][89]
Capricor Therapeutics(CAPR) - 2024 Q4 - Earnings Call Transcript
2025-03-19 22:56
Capricor Therapeutics, Inc. (NASDAQ:CAPR) Q4 2024 Earnings Conference Call March 19, 2025 4:30 PM ET Company Participants A.J. Bergmann - Chief Financial Officer Linda Marban - Chief Executive Officer Conference Call Participants Edward Tenthoff - Piper Sandler Leland Gershell - Oppenheimer Joseph Pantginis - H.C. Wainwright Kristen Kluska - Cantor Fitzgerald Catherine Novack - JonesTrading Aydin Huseynov - Ladenburg Madison El-Saadi - B. Riley Securities Operator Good afternoon, ladies and gentlemen, and w ...
Waldencast plc(WALD) - 2024 Q4 - Earnings Call Transcript
2025-03-19 18:59
Waldencast plc (NASDAQ:WALD) Q4 2024 Earnings Conference Call March 19, 2025 8:30 AM ET Company Participants Allison Malkin - Investor Relations Michel Brousset - Founder and Chief Executive Officer Manuel Manfredi - Chief Financial Officer Conference Call Participants Jonna Kim - TD Cowen Ashley Helgans - Jefferies Linda Bolton Weiser - D.A. Davidson Olivia Tong - Raymond James Operator Greetings, welcome to the Waldencast Fourth Quarter and Fiscal Year 2024 Earnings Call. At this time, all participants ar ...
Williams-Sonoma(WSM) - 2024 Q4 - Earnings Call Transcript
2025-03-19 18:30
Financial Data and Key Metrics Changes - In Q4 2024, the company reported a positive comp of 3.1%, exceeding expectations, with an operating margin of 21.5% and earnings per share of $3.28, marking a 20.6% increase year-over-year [6][7][58] - For the full year 2024, net revenues reached $7.7 billion, with a full-year comp of negative 1.6% and a record annual operating margin of 17.9% [9][58][62] - The company ended the year with a cash balance of $1.2 billion and no debt, with merchandise inventory at $1.3 billion, up 6.9% year-over-year [63][64] Business Line Data and Key Metrics Changes - Pottery Barn experienced a negative 0.5% comp in Q4 but had a positive 37.6% comp over five years, with a focus on reducing promotional activity and improving margins [24][25] - The Williams-Sonoma brand reported a positive comp of 5.7% in Q4, driven by strong retail execution and product innovation [31][32] - The B2B segment achieved over $1 billion in revenues with a 10% comp, marking a record-breaking performance [35] Market Data and Key Metrics Changes - Retail stores delivered a positive 7% comp in Q4, while e-commerce saw a positive 1.3% comp, with e-commerce constituting nearly 66% of total revenues for the year [52][59] - The company noted strength in key growth markets, including Canada, Mexico, and India, with continued growth in sales and market share [42][43] Company Strategy and Development Direction - The company aims to deliver core brand growth through innovation and partnerships, focusing on a robust non-furniture assortment to mitigate housing market challenges [11][12] - Investments in AI and enhanced design services are part of the strategy to improve customer experience and operational efficiency [17][19] - The company plans to expand its emerging brands and optimize its retail strategy while maintaining a strong focus on customer service and earnings growth [15][20][21] Management's Comments on Operating Environment and Future Outlook - Management expressed confidence in the foundation laid for growth and profitability despite macroeconomic uncertainties, emphasizing the importance of their strategic initiatives [10][21] - The guidance for 2025 includes expectations for flat to positive 3% comps and operating margins between 17.4% and 17.8%, factoring in current tariffs [23][70][71] Other Important Information - The company generated free cash flow of $1.1 billion in 2024 and returned nearly $1.1 billion to shareholders through share repurchases and dividends [64] - A 16% increase in the quarterly dividend payout to $0.66 per share was announced, marking the 16th consecutive year of increased dividends [73] Q&A Session Summary Question: How does SG&A leverage differ between flat comp and plus 3% comp? - Management indicated that while they do not provide specific guidance on SG&A, they expect some leverage from expense savings to offset gross margin headwinds from tariffs [78][79] Question: How do you see e-commerce versus stores performing in 2025? - Management expressed optimism for both channels, with e-commerce expected to remain around 66% of total revenues [85][86] Question: What is the structural opportunity for higher product margins? - Management highlighted their competitive advantage in design and sourcing, which allows them to navigate tariff impacts effectively while maintaining margins [96][98] Question: What is the impact of tariffs on gross margin? - The guidance includes the full impact of tariffs, with management outlining a plan to offset these through vendor concessions and supply chain efficiencies [110][118] Question: What are the early trends in Q1 2025? - Management noted that while trends are difficult to read due to the late Easter, they remain optimistic based on strong responses to their strategies [128][130]
Orla Mining(ORLA) - 2024 Q4 - Earnings Call Transcript
2025-03-19 18:07
Orla Mining Ltd. (NYSE:ORLA) Q4 2024 Earnings Conference Call March 19, 2025 10:00 AM ET Company Participants Andrew Bradbury - VP, IR and Corporate Development Jason Simpson - President and CEO Andrew Cormier - COO Etienne Morin - CFO Sylvain Guerard - SVP, Exploration Silvana Costa - Chief Sustainability Officer Conference Call Participants Wayne Lam - TD Securities Operator Good morning, ladies and gentlemen, and welcome to Orla Mining's Conference Call for the Fourth Quarter and Year End 2024 Results. M ...
Sportradar AG(SRAD) - 2024 Q4 - Earnings Call Transcript
2025-03-19 17:47
Sportradar Group AG (NASDAQ:SRAD) Q4 2024 Earnings Call March 19, 2025 8:30 AM ET Company Participants James Bombassei - Senior Vice President, Investor Relations and Corporate Finance Carsten Koerl - Chief Executive Officer Craig Felenstein - Chief Financial Officer Conference Call Participants Ryan Sigdahl - Craig-Hallum Capital Group Michael Graham - Canaccord Bernie McTernan - Needham & Company Robin Farley - UBS David Katz - Jefferies Michael Hickey - The Benchmark Company Jordan Bender - Citizens Bank ...
Better Home & Finance pany(BETR) - 2024 Q4 - Earnings Call Transcript
2025-03-19 17:27
Better Home & Finance Holding Company (NASDAQ:BETR) Q4 2024 Earnings Conference Call March 19, 2025 8:30 AM ET Company Participants Hana Khosla - Vice President of Corporate Finance & Investor Relations Vishal Garg - Founder & Chief Executive Officer Kevin Ryan - Chief Financial Officer Ryan Grant - Co-Founder & President of Retail Lending at NEO Home Loans Conference Call Participants Eric Hagen - BTIG Jake Kooyman - Oppenheimer Alex Bond - KBW Reggie Smith - JP Morgan Michael Kaye - Wells Fargo Jamie Frie ...