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CoreCivic(CXW) - 2025 Q4 - Earnings Call Transcript
2026-02-12 17:00
CoreCivic (NYSE:CXW) Q4 2025 Earnings call February 12, 2026 11:00 AM ET Speaker9day, and thank you for standing by. Welcome to the Q4 2025 CoreCivic Earnings Conference Call. At this time, all participants are in a listen-only mode. After the speaker's presentation, there'll be a question-and-answer session. To ask a question during the session, you'll need to press star one one on your telephone. You will then hear an automated message advising your hand is raised. To withdraw your question, please press ...
Comstock Resources(CRK) - 2025 Q4 - Earnings Call Transcript
2026-02-12 17:00
Comstock Resources (NYSE:CRK) Q4 2025 Earnings call February 12, 2026 11:00 AM ET Speaker8day, and thank you for standing by. Welcome to the fourth quarter 2025 Comstock Resources Inc earnings 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 ...
Antero Midstream (AM) - 2025 Q4 - Earnings Call Presentation
2026-02-12 17:00
Fourth Quarter 2025 Earnings Presentation February 12, 2026 Antero Midstream (NYSE: AM) Legal Disclaimer Forward-Looking Statements: This presentation includes "forward-looking statements." Such forward-looking statements are subject to a number of risks and uncertainties, many of which are not under AM's control. All statements, except for statements of historical fact, made in this presentation regarding activities, events or developments AM expects, believes or anticipates will or may occur in the future ...
Ardmore Shipping(ASC) - 2025 Q4 - Earnings Call Presentation
2026-02-12 17:00
Ardmore Shipping Fourth Quarter and Full Year 2025 & Investor Day 2026 To Submit Questions for the Q&A Session 2 Disclaimer This presentation contains certain statements that may be deemed to be "forward-looking statements" within the meaning of applicable U.S. federal securities laws. All statements, other than statements of historical facts, that address activities, events or developments that Ardmore Shipping Corporation ("Ardmore" or the "Company") expects, projects, believes or anticipates will, should ...
Nabors(NBR) - 2025 Q4 - Earnings Call Transcript
2026-02-12 17:00
Nabors Industries (NYSE:NBR) Q4 2025 Earnings call February 12, 2026 11:00 AM ET Speaker4Good day, and welcome to the Nabors Industries Ltd. fourth quarter 2025 earnings conference call. All participants will be in listen-only mode. Should you need assistance, please signal a conference specialist by pressing the star key followed by zero. After today's presentation, there will be an opportunity to ask questions. To ask a question, you may press star then one on a touch-tone phone. To withdraw your question ...
Sun Life Financial(SLF) - 2025 Q4 - Earnings Call Transcript
2026-02-12 17:00
Financial Data and Key Metrics Changes - Underlying net income reached CAD 1.1 billion, contributing to underlying earnings per share growth of 17% year-over-year and underlying return on equity of 19.1% [4][14] - Total company reported net income was CAD 722 million, 34% lower than underlying net income, primarily due to market-related impacts [16] - Full-year underlying earnings growth was 9%, with underlying EPS growth at 12% and a dividend payout ratio of 47% [12][28] Business Line Data and Key Metrics Changes - Asset management and wealth underlying earnings were CAD 534 million, up 10% year-over-year, driven by lower credit losses and higher fee income [14] - Group Health and Protection underlying earnings increased by 16% year-over-year to CAD 308 million, with strong performance in the U.S. medical stop-loss business [15] - Individual protection underlying net income rose 17% to CAD 362 million, driven by business growth and favorable mortality experience [15] Market Data and Key Metrics Changes - In Asia, protection sales grew by 50% year-over-year, with standout markets being Hong Kong and Indonesia, where sales more than doubled and grew by 43% respectively [7][25] - U.S. Group Health and Protection sales increased by 45% year-over-year, primarily driven by record medical stop-loss sales [24] - MFS reported net outflows of approximately CAD 18.2 billion, with retail outflows of CAD 9.8 billion and institutional outflows of CAD 8.5 billion [18] Company Strategy and Development Direction - The company is focused on a balanced and diversified growth strategy, with a commitment to digital transformation and enhancing client experiences [10][11] - Plans to complete the buyouts of BGO and Crescent Capital in the first half of 2026, which will deepen ownership in high-performing businesses [20] - The introduction of a management equity plan for SLC aims to motivate and retain talent in the alternative asset management space [5] Management's Comments on Operating Environment and Future Outlook - Management expressed confidence in the strength of the business mix and disciplined execution of long-term strategies, despite a complex operating environment [13] - The company anticipates continued growth in 2026, supported by strong organic capital generation and an industry-leading LICAT ratio of 157% [28] - Management highlighted the importance of maintaining pricing discipline in the stop-loss business and the positive impact of a hardening market [35] Other Important Information - The company achieved Great Place to Work recertification in nine countries, emphasizing its commitment to culture and employee satisfaction [11] - The asset management platform ended the year with CAD 1.2 trillion of third-party assets under management and administration [12] Q&A Session Summary Question: Stop-loss experience and future improvements - Management noted a modest improvement in the loss ratio and expressed optimism heading into 2026, maintaining pricing discipline [32] Question: Sales growth in stop-loss and dental products - Management confirmed that sales growth reflects seasonality and pricing discipline, with a large Medicaid contract returning in 2026 [33] Question: Excess capital and buyback strategy - Management emphasized a disciplined approach to capital deployment, prioritizing organic investments and completing private asset affiliate purchases before resuming share buybacks [46][70] Question: Strategy in the stop-loss market amid competition - Management highlighted their scale and capabilities as key advantages, allowing them to grow in a hardening market while maintaining low loss ratios [54][56] Question: Growth expectations in Asia - Management expects continued good performance in Hong Kong and growth opportunities in Indonesia, despite tough comparisons [66]
Antero Resources(AR) - 2025 Q4 - Earnings Call Transcript
2026-02-12 17:00
Financial Data and Key Metrics Changes - In 2025, the company generated over $750 million in free cash flow, which was used to reduce debt by over $300 million, repurchase $136 million of stock, and invest more than $250 million in acquisitions [17][18] - The company achieved a new record of 19 stages per day for a single completion crew in Q4 2025, with an average of over 14 stages per day for the year, representing an 8% increase from 2024 [17] - The drilling team averaged under 5 drilling days per 10,000 feet, which was 4% faster than the 2024 average [17] Business Line Data and Key Metrics Changes - The HG Energy acquisition added 385,000 net acres and over 400 drilling locations, extending the core inventory life by 5 years [4] - The transaction is expected to lower the company's cost structure by nearly 10%, which will further reduce break-even prices [5] Market Data and Key Metrics Changes - The NGL market faced headwinds in 2025, with propane inventories higher than expected due to trade tensions and operational issues at export terminals [6][7] - Despite these challenges, demand for propane remained strong, with storage levels expected to return to normal by the end of 2026 [9] - Natural gas demand was robust, with residential and commercial demand averaging nearly 42 BCF per day during winter, resulting in a significant increase compared to the five-year average [11][12] Company Strategy and Development Direction - The company aims to expand its core Marcellus position and increase dry gas exposure to capture demand from LNG exports and regional power plants [4] - The strategic initiatives include adding hedges to lock in free cash flow yields and reducing cash costs to expand margins [5] - The company is well-positioned to capitalize on significant natural gas demand growth expected from LNG and regional power demand [22] Management's Comments on Operating Environment and Future Outlook - Management highlighted the successful navigation through winter challenges without any shut-in volumes and the strong performance of both upstream and midstream operations [3] - The company expects to maintain production levels and potentially grow to 4.5 Bcfe per day by 2027, depending on natural gas prices and in-basin demand [19][20] - Management expressed confidence in the company's ability to generate free cash flow and maintain a strong balance sheet while being opportunistic in capital allocation [18][30] Other Important Information - The company issued its inaugural investment-grade bonds, providing substantial flexibility alongside free cash flow generation [4] - The acquisition of HG Energy is expected to enhance the company's competitive advantage in the West Virginia natural gas and NGL market [15][68] Q&A Session Summary Question: Can you provide more color on the growth capital and in-basin demand? - Management stated that maintaining a steady state program with three rigs and two completion crews would result in growth, with flexibility to defer capital if gas prices are lower [26][28] Question: Is there an absolute debt target for buybacks? - Management indicated that there are no specific metrics for debt targets, but they are positioned to be opportunistic in buying back shares regardless of debt levels [30] Question: What are the synergies expected from the HG deal? - Management noted that synergies are better than expected, with improvements in cost structure and local gas demand contributing to potential upside [34][35] Question: How do you see the production ramp this year? - Management clarified that the production ramp is as expected, with a forecast of 4.1 Bcfe per day for 2026, increasing to 4.3 Bcfe per day in 2027 [40][41] Question: What is the outlook for PDH in China? - Management mentioned that PDH utilization is currently at 65%-70%, with additional plants expected to come online in 2026, contributing to demand growth [85] Question: How will the growth option impact your cost structure? - Management confirmed that the growth option will maintain a flat maintenance capital while allowing for significant production growth [80]
First American(FAF) - 2025 Q4 - Earnings Call Transcript
2026-02-12 17:00
First American Financial (NYSE:FAF) Q4 2025 Earnings call February 12, 2026 11:00 AM ET Speaker7Welcome to the First American Financial Corporation's fourth quarter and full year 2025 earnings conference call. At this time, all participants are in a listen-only mode. A brief question and answer session will follow the formal presentation. If anyone should require operator assistance during the conference, please press star zero on your telephone keypad. A copy of today's press release is available on First ...
Granite(GVA) - 2025 Q4 - Earnings Call Transcript
2026-02-12 17:00
Granite Construction (NYSE:GVA) Q4 2025 Earnings call February 12, 2026 11:00 AM ET Speaker6Good morning. My name is Bailey, and I will be your conference facilitator today. At this time, I would like to welcome everyone to the Granite 2025 fourth quarter conference call. This call is being recorded. All lines have been placed on mute to prevent any background noise. After the speaker's remarks, there will be a question and answer period. To ask a question, please press star then one. Please note, we will t ...
PG&E (PCG) - 2025 Q4 - Earnings Call Transcript
2026-02-12 17:00
PG&E (NYSE:PCG) Q4 2025 Earnings call February 12, 2026 11:00 AM ET Speaker8Good morning, ladies and gentlemen, and thank you for standing by. My name is Calvin, and I will be your conference operator today. At this time, I would like to welcome everyone to the PG&E Corporation Fourth Quarter 2025 Earnings Release. All lines have been placed on mute to prevent any background noise. After the speakers' remarks, there will be a question and answer session. If you would like to ask a question during this time, ...