Texas Instruments (NasdaqGS:TXN) Q3 2025 Earnings Call October 21, 2025 04:30 PM ET Company ParticipantsRafael Lizardi - Senior VP and CFOHaviv Ilan - CEOTimothy Arcuri - Managing DirectorMike Beckman - Head of Investor RelationsConference Call ParticipantsChristopher Danely - Managing Director and Senior Semiconductor Equity Research AnalystChristopher Caso - Managing Director and Senior Equity AnalystStacy Rasgon - Managing Director and Senior AnalystTorres Vanberg - Equity Research AnalystJoseph Moore - ...

Financial Data and Key Metrics Changes - Organic growth for Q3 2025 was 2.6%, with a year-to-date growth of 3%, aligning with annual guidance [5][10] - Non-GAAP adjusted EBITDA for Q3 2025 was $551.6 million, with an adjusted EBITDA margin of 16.1%, up 10 basis points from the previous year [5][11] - Non-GAAP adjusted net income per share increased by 10.3% to $2.24 compared to Q3 2024 [5][11] - The reported income tax rate for Q3 2025 was 27.2%, up from 26.8% in the prior year, primarily due to non-deductible acquisition-related costs [12][13] Business Line Data and Key Metrics Changes - Media and advertising revenues grew by 9%, while creative services were impacted by lower project work due to macroeconomic uncertainty [14] - Precision marketing growth was just under 1%, with solid growth in the U.S. offset by declines in Europe [14] - Public relations declined by 8%, largely due to the absence of U.S. national election-related revenue [15] - Healthcare revenues decreased by 2% organically, with declines in both U.S. and European agencies [15] - Branding and retail commerce fell by 17%, and experiential services declined by 18% due to tough comparisons with the Summer Olympics [15] Market Data and Key Metrics Changes - U.S. revenue growth was 4.6%, while the U.K. saw growth of 3.7%, but continental Europe experienced a decline of 3.1% [16] - Non-Euro markets delivered organic growth, but this was offset by declines in the events business [16] Company Strategy and Development Direction - The company is focused on the integration of the proposed acquisition of Interpublic, with plans to close the deal by late November [5][6] - The launch of Omni+, a next-generation marketing operating system, is anticipated to enhance client services and operational efficiency [6][8] - The integration planning aims to exceed expected synergies from the acquisition, with a disciplined approach to minimize operational disruption [9][10] Management's Comments on Operating Environment and Future Outlook - Management expressed confidence in the growth prospects and the value expected from the proposed combination with Interpublic [9][10] - The company remains optimistic about capturing project work in Q4, which could significantly impact year-end results [31][32] - Despite challenges, the fundamentals of the business are strong, with underlying growth projected at approximately 4% when excluding the impact of the previous year's events [32] Other Important Information - The company continues to maintain a strong liquidity position with cash equivalents and short-term investments totaling $3.4 billion [20] - Free cash flow for the nine months ended September 30, 2025, was impacted by acquisition-related costs, but operating capital improved significantly [18][19] Q&A Session Summary Question: When will pro forma financials be available post-acquisition? - Management indicated plans to disclose future operations and portfolio details shortly after the acquisition, likely around CES in January [25] Question: What caused the deceleration in precision marketing? - The decline was primarily due to cutbacks in government work in Europe, particularly in the Cordara consulting business [26] Question: Confirmation of organic growth guidance for the year? - Management confirmed that they are comfortable with the original guidance and expect to remain within the 2.5%-4.5% range [30] Question: Opportunities for revenue synergies post-acquisition? - Key opportunities identified include media, healthcare, and precision marketing, with expectations for significant growth in these areas [68] Question: Client sentiment regarding the business environment? - Conversations with clients indicate a cautious optimism, with budgets remaining stable and project spending expected to increase in Q4 [70]

Manhattan Associates (NasdaqGS:MANH) Q3 2025 Earnings Call October 21, 2025 04:30 PM ET Company ParticipantsGeorge Kurosawa - Equity Research Senior Associate of Back Office SoftwareDennis Story - CFOMark Schappel - Managing DirectorMichael Bauer - Head of Investor RelationsBrian Peterson - Managing Director of Application SoftwareEric Clark - President and CEOTerry Tillman - Managing Director of Application Software and SaaS Equity ResearchConference Call ParticipantsJoe Vruwink - Senior Research Analyst o ...

Texas Instruments (NasdaqGS:TXN) Q3 2025 Earnings Call October 21, 2025 04:30 PM ET Company ParticipantsRafael Lizardi - Senior VP and CFOHaviv Ilan - CEOTimothy Arcuri - Managing DirectorMike Beckman - Head of Investor RelationsConference Call ParticipantsChristopher Danely - Managing Director and Senior Semiconductor Equity Research AnalystChristopher Caso - Managing Director and Senior Equity AnalystStacy Rasgon - Managing Director and Senior AnalystTorres Vanberg - Equity Research AnalystJoseph Moore - ...

Manhattan Associates (NasdaqGS:MANH) Q3 2025 Earnings Call October 21, 2025 04:30 PM ET Company ParticipantsGeorge Kurosawa - Equity Research Senior Associate of Back Office SoftwareDennis Story - CFOMark Schappel - Managing DirectorMichael Bauer - Head of Investor RelationsBrian Peterson - Managing Director of Application SoftwareEric Clark - President and CEOTerry Tillman - Managing Director of Application Software and SaaS Equity ResearchConference Call ParticipantsJoe Vruwink - Senior Research Analyst o ...

Intuitive Surgical (NasdaqGS:ISRG) Q3 2025 Earnings Call October 21, 2025 04:30 PM ET Company ParticipantsFrederick Wise - Managing DirectorDan Connally - Head of Investor RelationsTravis Steed - Managing Director, Equity Research, Medical TechnologyDavid Roman - Managing DirectorJamie Samath - CFODave Rosa - CEOConference Call ParticipantsAdam Maeder - Research AnalystPatrick Wood - Managing Director and Lead AnalystLawrence Biegelsen - Senior AnalystRobbie Marcus - Managing Director and Senior AnalystOper ...

Financial Data and Key Metrics Changes - Revenue for Q3 2025 was $4.7 billion, reflecting a 7% sequential increase and a 14% year-over-year increase [3] - Gross profit was $2.7 billion, representing 57% of revenue, with a sequential decrease of 50 basis points in gross profit margin [5] - Operating profit was $1.7 billion, or 35% of revenue, up 7% from the previous year [5] - Net income for the quarter was $1.4 billion, translating to $1.48 per share, which included a $0.10 reduction due to restructuring charges [5][6] - Cash flow from operations was $2.2 billion for the quarter and $6.9 billion on a trailing 12-month basis [6] Business Line Data and Key Metrics Changes - Analog revenue grew 16% year-over-year, while Embedded Processing revenue increased by 9% [3] - The industrial market saw a 25% year-over-year increase and low single-digit growth sequentially [4] - The automotive market increased upper single digits year-over-year and around 10% sequentially [4] - Personal electronics grew low single digits year-over-year and upper single digits sequentially [4] - Enterprise systems grew about 35% year-over-year and 20% sequentially [4] - Communications equipment grew approximately 45% year-over-year and about 10% sequentially [4] Market Data and Key Metrics Changes - Customer inventories remain low, and inventory depletion appears to be behind the company [3] - The overall semiconductor market recovery is ongoing but at a slower pace than previous upturns due to macroeconomic dynamics [3] Company Strategy and Development Direction - The company plans to focus on long-term value creation through disciplined capital allocation and strengthening competitive advantages [9] - The company is winding down its 150mm fabs, with expected cost reductions through the first half of 2026 [15] - The company aims to continue investing in manufacturing, technology, and a broad product portfolio to enhance its market position [9][35] Management's Comments on Operating Environment and Future Outlook - Management noted a moderate recovery in the semiconductor market, with hesitancy among customers regarding new investments due to uncertainty in regulations [44] - The automotive sector is recovering well, while the data center market is experiencing strong growth [46] - The company expects Q4 revenue to be in the range of $4.22 to $4.58 billion, with EPS guidance of $1.13 to $1.39 [8] Other Important Information - The company returned $6.6 billion to shareholders over the past 12 months, including $1.2 billion in dividends and $119 million in stock repurchases [7] - The company has a strong balance sheet with $5.2 billion in cash and short-term investments and total debt of $14 billion [8] Q&A Session Summary Question: Can you talk about the linearity of bookings through the quarter? - Management indicated that Q3 was more stable compared to Q2, with no significant changes in bookings throughout the quarter [11] Question: Can you discuss the restructuring and its impact on expenses? - The restructuring is related to winding down 150mm fabs and consolidating R&D sites, with expected cost reductions in the future [15][16] Question: What are the expectations for gross margins in Q4? - Management indicated that gross margins are expected to decline due to lower revenue and increased depreciation [25][31] Question: How is the company addressing inventory levels? - The company is pleased with its current inventory position and aims to maintain it while ensuring high customer service levels [13][50] Question: What is the outlook for the data center market? - The data center market is growing rapidly, with no signs of slowdown, and the company plans to provide more details in future calls [54][55]

Financial Data and Key Metrics Changes - Total revenue for Q3 2025 was $276 million, up 3% year-over-year, and up 7% when excluding license and maintenance revenue [17][18] - Cloud revenue increased by 21% to $105 million, slightly better than expected [18] - Services revenue declined by 3% to $133 million, impacted by budgetary constraints [18] - RPO (Remaining Performance Obligations) increased by 23% year-over-year to $2.1 billion [4][18] - Adjusted operating profit was $103 million with an adjusted operating margin of 37.5%, up about 40 basis points year-over-year [19] - Q3 adjusted earnings per share was $1.36, up 1%, while GAAP EPS was $0.96, down 7% [20] Business Line Data and Key Metrics Changes - Cloud revenue growth was a significant driver of top-line performance, with strong execution in services revenue [4][18] - New logos represented approximately 35% of the pipeline at the end of Q3, with a focus on converting on-premise customers to cloud solutions [6][8] - The company reported notable deals across various sectors, including healthcare, retail, and food distribution, indicating a diverse customer base [6][7] Market Data and Key Metrics Changes - The company experienced strong demand across multiple verticals, including retail, technology, and logistics [6] - Win rates remained robust at 70%, with a growing pipeline of future conversion opportunities [4][18] Company Strategy and Development Direction - The company is focused on strategic investments to drive new customer acquisition, cross-selling, and converting on-premise customers to cloud solutions [4][27] - The introduction of Agentic AI across all solutions aims to enhance operational efficiency and customer productivity [10][12] - The company plans to provide initial annual guidance in Q4 to align with software peers and improve transparency [25] Management's Comments on Operating Environment and Future Outlook - Management expressed optimism about achieving the high end of RPO goals for 2025 and expects 20% cloud revenue growth in 2026 despite macroeconomic uncertainties [27][26] - The company is confident in its ability to navigate the current volatile environment, supported by a strong backlog and pipeline [18][26] Other Important Information - The company announced the appointment of Greg Betts as Chief Operating Officer to enhance operational frameworks around conversions and renewals [9][10] - The company is investing in sales and marketing to support growth initiatives and improve customer engagement [9][64] Q&A Session Summary Question: Can you share more on RPO levels and visibility for 2026? - Management noted a 23% increase in RPO year-over-year and highlighted a major renewal cycle coming in the next 18 months, which provides optimism for future RPO levels [30][31] Question: What are the conversion strategies for on-premise customers? - The company is taking a more proactive approach to conversions, offering fixed-fee, fixed-timeline options to a cohort of similar customers, resulting in a significant increase in pipeline deals [34][35] Question: How is the fourth quarter shaping up compared to last year? - Management indicated that the fourth quarter is off to a strong start, with expectations for a performance similar to the previous year [39] Question: What is the impact of Agentic AI on internal operations? - Management stated that Agentic AI is providing leverage across departments, enhancing productivity without reducing R&D headcount [80] Question: What is the outlook for services as you head into 2026? - The services pipeline is strengthening, and management is optimistic about growth as they continue to execute well [50][51] Question: How is the company scaling its partner ecosystem? - The company is enhancing its partner program to align more closely with successful models from other software companies, focusing on building trust and clarity [56][58]

Financial Data and Key Metrics Changes - Organic growth for Q3 2025 was 2.6%, with a year-to-date growth of 3%, aligning with annual guidance [6][7] - Non-GAAP adjusted EBITDA for the quarter was $551.6 million, with an adjusted EBITDA margin of 16.1%, up 10 basis points from the previous year [7][14] - Non-GAAP adjusted net income per share increased by 10.3% to $2.24 compared to Q3 2024 [7][14] - The reported income tax rate was 27.2%, up from 26.8% in the prior year, primarily due to non-deductible acquisition-related costs [16][17] Business Line Data and Key Metrics Changes - Media and advertising revenues grew by 9%, while creative services were impacted by lower project work due to macroeconomic uncertainty [18] - Precision marketing growth was just under 1%, with solid growth in the U.S. offset by declines in Europe [18] - Public Relations declined by 8%, largely due to the absence of U.S. national election-related revenue [19] - Healthcare revenues decreased by 2% organically, with declines in both U.S. and European agencies [20] - Branding and retail commerce fell by 17%, and experiential marketing declined by 18% due to tough comparisons with the previous year [21] Market Data and Key Metrics Changes - The U.S. market saw a revenue growth of 4.6%, while the UK grew by 3.7%. Continental Europe experienced a decline of 3.1% [22] - Non-euro markets delivered organic growth, but this was offset by declines in the events business [22] Company Strategy and Development Direction - The company is focused on the integration of the proposed acquisition of Interpublic, with plans to close the deal by late November [7][8] - The launch of OmniPlus, a next-generation marketing operating system, is anticipated to enhance client services and internal operations [9][11] - The integration planning aims to exceed expected synergies from the acquisition, with a disciplined approach to minimize operational disruption [11][12] Management's Comments on Operating Environment and Future Outlook - Management expressed confidence in the growth prospects and the value expected from the acquisition of Interpublic [12] - The operating environment remains challenging, but the company is optimistic about capturing project work in Q4 [39][40] - Management noted that despite macroeconomic challenges, the fundamentals of the business remain strong, with no significant loss of personnel or business [40] Other Important Information - The company continues to maintain a strong liquidity position with cash equivalents and short-term investments totaling $3.4 billion [27] - Free cash flow for the nine months ended September 30 was impacted by acquisition-related and repositioning costs, but operating capital improved significantly [25][26] Q&A Session Summary Question: When will the market receive updates on pro forma financials post-acquisition? - Management indicated plans to disclose future operations and portfolio details around the week of CES in January [33] Question: What caused the deceleration in Precision Marketing? - The decline was primarily due to issues in the consulting business related to government work in major European cities, but the rest of the business remains strong [35] Question: Confirmation of organic growth guidance for the year? - Management confirmed that they are comfortable with the original guidance of 3% growth for the year [38] Question: How is the creative business performing within media growth? - The creative business is stable, with growth primarily driven by the media side [46] Question: What are the biggest opportunities for revenue synergies post-acquisition? - Key opportunities identified include media business expansion, healthcare portfolio enhancement, and improvements in precision marketing [72]

Texas Instruments (NasdaqGS:TXN) Q3 2025 Earnings Call October 21, 2025 04:30 PM ET Speaker0Welcome to the Texas Instruments Third Quarter twenty twenty five Earnings Conference Call. I'm Mike Beckman, Head of Investor Relations, and I'm joined by our Chief Executive Officer, Habib Vollon and our Chief Financial Officer, Rafael Lazardi. For any of you who missed the release, you can find it on our website at ti.com/ir. This call is being broadcast live over the web and can be accessed through our website. I ...