PennyMac Financial Services (NYSE:PFSI) Q4 2025 Earnings call January 29, 2026 05:00 PM ET Company ParticipantsDan Perotti - CFODavid Spector - Chairman and CEOShanna Chee - Equity Research AssociateConference Call ParticipantsEric Hagen - Managing Director and Mortgage & Specialty Finance AnalystRyan Shelley - Equity Research AnalystEric HagenGood afternoon, and welcome to PennyMac Financial Services Inc.'s Fourth Quarter and Full Year 2025 Earnings Call. Additional earnings materials, including presentati ...

Financial Data and Key Metrics Changes - Fourth quarter revenue reached $248 million, a 22% year-over-year increase, while full-year revenue was $951 million, representing 20% year-over-year growth [4][15] - Non-GAAP operating margin for the fourth quarter was 24.9%, compared to 20.2% last year, and for the full year, it was 24.7%, down from 25.2% last year [17] - Core revenue, now referred to as subscription services revenue, was $56 million in the fourth quarter, a 17% year-over-year increase [15][16] Business Line Data and Key Metrics Changes - Subscription services revenue for the full year was $211 million, representing 17% growth year-over-year [16] - Fourth quarter revenue from value-added services grew 20% year-over-year to $185 million, driven by increased adoption of FolioGuard, FolioScreen, and online payments [16] - Full year value-added services revenue was $722 million, representing 19% growth year-over-year [17] Market Data and Key Metrics Changes - The company managed approximately 9.4 million units from 22,096 customers, compared to 8.7 million units from 20,784 customers a year ago, reflecting an 8% increase in units and a 6% increase in customers [16] - In the second half of 2025, over 500,000 units were added to the platform, with adoption of premium tiers exceeding 25% [10] Company Strategy and Development Direction - The company focuses on three strategic pillars: Differentiate to Win, Deliver Performance Efficiently, and Great People and Culture [7][11][12] - The introduction of agentic AI capabilities aims to transform property managers into performance managers, enhancing operational efficiency and customer experience [7][10] - The company is positioned to lead the transition towards a unified platform that reduces software fragmentation and enhances user experience [6] Management's Comments on Operating Environment and Future Outlook - Management noted that while 81% of managers feel positive about the market, rising operating costs and occupancy rate pressures remain challenges [5] - The 2026 guidance for annual revenue is projected to be between $1.1 billion and $1.12 billion, with a midpoint growth rate of 17% [19] - Management emphasized the importance of innovation and execution in achieving customer performance and maintaining a competitive edge [20] Other Important Information - The company has been recognized on Forbes' America's Most Successful Midcap Companies and Time Magazine's America's Growth Leaders, validating its strategy and momentum [4] - The company ended 2025 with 1,702 employees, reflecting a 4% increase from the previous year, indicating ongoing investment in innovation and sales capacity [18] Q&A Session Summary - No specific questions and answers were provided in the content, thus this section is not applicable.

Axos Financial (NYSE:AX) Q2 2026 Earnings call January 29, 2026 05:00 PM ET Company ParticipantsDavid Feaster - DirectorDerrick Walsh - EVP and CFOGary Tenner - Managing DirectorGregory Garrabrants - CEOJohnny Lai - SVP of Corporate Development and Investor RelationsKelly Motta - DirectorKyle Peterson - Managing DirectorConference Call ParticipantsDavid Chiaverini - Equity Research AnalystOperatorGreetings and welcome to the Axos Financial second quarter 2026 earnings call and webcast. At this time, all par ...

FinWise Bancorp (NasdaqGM:FINW) Q4 2025 Earnings call January 29, 2026 05:00 PM ET Company ParticipantsAndrew Terrell - Managing DirectorBob Wahlman - CFOJim Noone - CEO of BankJuan Arias - Head of Investor RelationsKent Landvatter - Chairman and CEOConference Call ParticipantsAnya Pelshaw - AnalystJoe Yanchunis - Senior AnalystOperatorGreetings, and welcome to the FinWise Bancorp fourth quarter 2025 earnings conference call. At this time, all participants are in a listen-only mode. A question-and-answer se ...

LPL Financial (NasdaqGS:LPLA) Q4 2025 Earnings call January 29, 2026 05:00 PM ET Company ParticipantsAlexander Blostein - Managing DirectorBen Budish - DirectorCraig Siegenthaler - Managing DirectorDevin Ryan - Director of Financial Technology ResearchMatt Audette - President and CFOMichael Cyprys - Managing DirectorRich Steinmeier - CEOSteven Chubak - Managing DirectorWilma Burdis - DirectorConference Call ParticipantsBill Katz - Senior Equity AnalystBrennan Hawken - Senior Equity Research AnalystDan Fanno ...

Financial Data and Key Metrics Changes - For 2025, revenue grew 17% to a record $12.745 billion, with earnings per share increasing by 29% year-over-year, indicating strong profitability and leverage in the business model [4][5] - Gross margins and operating margins were reported at 62.8% and 43.6%, respectively, maintaining industry-leading levels [4] - Free cash flow increased by 30% to $4.4 billion, with total capital returns of $3 billion through dividends and share buybacks [4][9] Business Line Data and Key Metrics Changes - The process control systems business revenue grew 19%, while the service business grew 15% for the year [5] - In the December quarter, KLA reported revenue of $3.3 billion, with non-GAAP diluted EPS of $8.85 and GAAP diluted EPS of $8.68, reflecting a 17% year-over-year revenue growth [5][10] - Advanced packaging revenue for calendar 2025 was approximately $950 million, representing over 70% year-over-year growth [8] Market Data and Key Metrics Changes - The advanced packaging market is expected to grow in the mid- to high teens percentage range for calendar 2026, driven by faster-than-market growth for process control products [8][13] - The core wafer fabrication equipment (WFE) market is projected to grow in the high single- to low double-digit percentage range, reaching the low $120 billion range in 2026 [12][13] Company Strategy and Development Direction - KLA is focusing on supporting AI infrastructure demand and expanding its market share in advanced packaging, which is seen as a critical growth vector [5][9] - The company aims to maintain its leadership in process control systems while investing in next-generation product development and infrastructure to support expected revenue growth [18][20] - KLA's strategy includes addressing all growth phases in WFE and advanced packaging, optimizing yield in high-volume production environments [21][22] Management's Comments on Operating Environment and Future Outlook - Management expressed confidence in the company's ability to outperform the market in 2026, driven by multiple tailwinds and increasing process control intensity [20] - The first half of 2026 is expected to see mid-single-digit revenue growth compared to the second half of 2025, with accelerating growth anticipated in the latter half of the year [14][19] - Supply constraints are impacting growth potential, particularly in the first half of the year, but management is optimistic about ramping business in the second half [34][35] Other Important Information - KLA's effective tax rate for the quarter was 15%, with a planning tax rate of 14.5% for 2026 [11][19] - The company ended the quarter with $5.2 billion in cash and cash equivalents, and $5.9 billion in debt, maintaining a flexible bond maturity profile [12] Q&A Session Summary Question: Clarification on WFE growth forecast - Management explained the differences in WFE growth forecasts compared to peers, noting that their forecast includes traditional core WFE and advanced packaging, projecting a total market in the mid-$130 billion range for 2026 [25][27][28] Question: Supply constraints impact - Management indicated that supply constraints are primarily due to long lead times for optical components, affecting first-half growth potential, but they expect to see acceleration in the second half of 2026 [52][54][56] Question: Growth in inspection and patterning - Management expressed confidence in continued growth in inspection and patterning, driven by increased demand for advanced inspection technologies and the build-out for AI applications [40][42][43] Question: DRAM process control intensity - Management noted that while DRAM process control intensity is increasing, it is still not at the level of advanced logic due to design complexities, but they are optimistic about future growth in this area [71][72] Question: Foundry Logic growth expectations - Management highlighted that foundry logic is expected to grow, but the intensity of process control will depend on technology nodes and die sizes, with expectations for increased investments from customers [73][74]

LPL Financial (NasdaqGS:LPLA) Q4 2025 Earnings call January 29, 2026 05:00 PM ET Speaker11Good afternoon, and thank you for joining the fourth quarter 2025 earnings conference call for LPL Financial Holdings, Inc. Joining the call today are Chief Executive Officer Rich Steinmeier and President and Chief Financial Officer Matt Audette. Rich and Matt will offer introductory remarks, and then the call will be open for questions. The company would appreciate if analysts would limit themselves to only one questi ...

Financial Data and Key Metrics Changes - The company reported home building revenue of $359.7 million, with 763 homes sold at an average selling price (ASP) of $514,000, resulting in a home building gross margin of 14% [12][10] - Adjusted EBITDA for the first quarter was negative $11.2 million, with a diluted loss per share of $1.13, which included a litigation-related charge impacting results [13][10] - Book Value Per Share finished the quarter above $41, reflecting an increase compared to the previous year [10] Business Line Data and Key Metrics Changes - The company sold 763 homes, with a sales pace of 1.5 sales per community per month, indicating a cautious approach to volume amidst a tough market [12][10] - Spec homes represented 70% of closings but only 61% of sales, suggesting a shift in sales strategy [12] - New communities, defined as those starting sales in or after April 2025, accounted for just over 10% of first-quarter revenue but are projected to represent about 50% of fourth-quarter revenue [8][10] Market Data and Key Metrics Changes - The company noted improved buyer engagement and traffic since mid-December, with January sales pace aligning with the prior year after eight quarters of decline [4][10] - The company is experiencing a modest shift towards to-be-built sales, which could further enhance margins [8][10] Company Strategy and Development Direction - The company is focused on differentiating its product offerings, reducing construction costs, and enhancing balance sheet efficiency to drive growth [4][10] - The introduction of Solar-Included Homes aims to provide significant utility savings for customers, enhancing the company's competitive edge [5][10] - The company plans to sell non-strategic assets to fund share repurchases, with an expectation of generating around $150 million in proceeds [9][10] Management's Comments on Operating Environment and Future Outlook - Management acknowledged a slow start to fiscal 2026 but emphasized a path to full-year EBITDA growth, citing positive indicators for the spring selling season [20][10] - The company expects to grow book value per share by 5%-10% by executing share repurchases, independent of EBITDA growth [18][10] - Management highlighted the importance of maintaining a strong balance sheet, with over $340 million in total liquidity [18][10] Other Important Information - The company anticipates closing approximately 800 homes in the second quarter, with an ASP around $520,000-$525,000 [13][10] - The litigation-related charge was a one-time expense, not expected to recur [61][10] Q&A Session Summary Question: Is the repurchase plan contingent on the timing of the $150 million profitable land sales? - Management indicated that the repurchase plan is not strictly contingent on the timing of land sales, although it will be executed throughout the year [25] Question: What is the gross margin spread between build-to-order versus spec homes? - The gross margin spread has historically been in the 4%-5% range, which may have widened recently [26] Question: What factors are driving improved traffic in late December and January? - Management attributed the improved traffic to a combination of lower interest rates, stabilized home prices, and the introduction of new communities with high efficiency homes [28][10] Question: When will Solar-Included Homes begin to impact orders and closings? - Management expects that by the end of the year, solar-included communities could represent about 20% of the business, with higher margins than average [34][10] Question: How is inventory positioning heading into the new year? - The company reported a healthy inventory position, with a combined spec position down from previous quarters, which is expected to support profitability [63][10] Question: What would be more impactful for customers, rate changes or down payment assistance? - Management emphasized that a combination of wage growth and monthly payment reduction is more critical for buyers than down payment assistance [66][10]

Financial Data and Key Metrics Changes - Global enterprise revenues for Q4 2025 were $1.302 billion, down 6% year-over-year on a reported basis and down 7% on an adjusted basis [3][4] - Net income per share for the quarter was $0.32, compared to $0.53 in Q4 2024 [4] - Cash flow from operations was $183 million, an 18% increase over Q4 2024 [4] - Return on invested capital was 10% in Q4 [5] Business Line Data and Key Metrics Changes - Talent Solutions revenues were down 9% year-over-year on an adjusted basis, with U.S. revenues at $623 million and non-U.S. revenues at $200 million [6][8] - Protiviti's global revenues in Q4 were $479 million, with U.S. revenues down 6% and non-U.S. revenues up 9% year-over-year [8][10] - Gross margin for Talent Solutions was 46.7%, up from 46.4% in Q4 2024, while Protiviti's gross margin was 21.9%, down from 24.9% [9][10] Market Data and Key Metrics Changes - Currency exchange rate movements increased reported total revenues by $15 million, with $10 million attributed to Talent Solutions and $5 million to Protiviti [7] - Contract Talent Solutions bill rates increased by 3.2% compared to the previous year [8] Company Strategy and Development Direction - The company aims to capitalize on emerging opportunities and support clients' talent and consulting needs through its industry-leading brand and unique business model [4][23] - The strategic engagement of contract professionals is essential for Protiviti's success and enhances the company's competitive advantage [21][22] Management's Comments on Operating Environment and Future Outlook - Management noted a return to sequential growth for the first time since early 2022, with a more conducive macro environment and improved client engagement [17][18] - Concerns about a near-term economic downturn have moderated, with significant pent-up demand for skilled professionals [18][19] - The company expects to see positive year-over-year growth in the third quarter of 2026 based on current trends [26][35] Other Important Information - The company distributed a cash dividend of $0.59 per share, totaling $59 million [5] - The tax rate for Q4 was 32%, up from 28% in the previous year, due to increased non-deductible expenses [11][12] Q&A Session Summary Question: Insights on the top line and efficiency improvements - Management expects to return to positive year-over-year growth in the third quarter, with efficiency improvements from retaining top producers during the downturn [26][27] Question: Labor uncertainty due to AI - Management noted that while AI may drive interest in flexible workers, current demand for full-time hires remains stable, particularly among small and medium-sized businesses [29] Question: Protiviti's headcount growth plans - Management indicated that Protiviti has hidden capacity due to underutilized full-time staff and contractors, allowing for growth without significant headcount increases [30][31] Question: Pricing environment and AI impact - The pricing environment remains competitive, with ongoing discussions about transitioning to more outcome-based pricing models [39][47] Question: Confidence in the ACS business line - Management expressed confidence in the ACS segment, noting that customer service areas performed better than expected despite overall weakness [40] Question: Seasonal trends for Q2 - Management indicated that Q2 typically sees modest revenue declines on the contract side but expects better margins as Protiviti recovers from seasonal lows [32][44]

Financial Data and Key Metrics Changes - In Q4 2025, the company generated $58.7 million in net income, leading to an annual consolidated net income of $183.5 million, surpassing the previous record set in 2024 by approximately $6 million [4][20] - The company ended the year with cash of $425 million and total liquidity of $643 million, with a debt to total capitalization ratio of 16.3%, down from 9.6% at the end of 2024 [8][21] Business Line Data and Key Metrics Changes - The Great Park community closed sales on 13 different programs consisting of 920 home sites, while Valencia saw a modest increase in home sales, with 70 new homes sold compared to 50 in Q3 [6][12] - The company closed an industrial land sale in Valencia for $42.5 million and reported a gross margin of 31.25% for this sale [18] Market Data and Key Metrics Changes - The housing market in 2025 remained challenging due to economic uncertainty, elevated interest rates, and affordability constraints, impacting homebuyer demand more in Valencia than in The Great Park [5][6] - Despite these challenges, demand for homes in The Great Park remained strong, with builders selling 78 homes in Q4, although this was a decrease from 187 in Q3 due to seasonality [10] Company Strategy and Development Direction - The company's strategy focuses on maximizing the value of existing communities, maintaining a lean operating structure, matching development spending with revenue generation, and expanding through targeted growth initiatives [9] - The company aims to pursue growth opportunities while maintaining a disciplined approach to capital deployment, with a first priority on expanding recurring revenues [8][17] Management's Comments on Operating Environment and Future Outlook - Management expects consolidated net income in 2026 to be approximately $100 million, with earnings weighted more heavily toward the second half of the year as land sales and fee-based income accelerate [16][25] - The company is optimistic about growing buyer confidence and moderating interest rates improving demand for well-located home sites, despite intermittent challenges [7] Other Important Information - The company successfully integrated the Hearthstone Land Banking platform, which added a new earnings stream and expanded relationships with institutional capital partners [15] - The company received critical entitlement approvals in both Valencia and The Great Park, enhancing long-term asset value and supporting future development [4][13] Q&A Session Questions and Answers Question: Inquiry about development expenditures for Valencia and San Francisco in 2026 - Management indicated that development expenditures for both projects would be similar to the current year's spending of about $125 million, maintaining a constant pace as development increases [29][30] Question: Clarification on entitlement approvals and their impact on saleable acreage - Management clarified that the new entitlements in Great Park are additive to previously disclosed saleable acreage, increasing the total available for residential use [31][32]