NatWest Group(NWG) - 2025 Q4 - Earnings Call Transcript
2026-02-13 14:32
NatWest Group (NYSE:NWG) Q4 2025 Earnings call February 13, 2026 08:30 AM ET Company ParticipantsDonal Quaid - TreasurerGildas Surry - Managing DirectorKatie Murray - CFORobert Smalley - Managing DirectorConference Call ParticipantsDan David - Credit AnalystOperatorGood afternoon, and welcome to the NatWest Group Full Year Results 2025 Fixed Income Update. Today's presentation will be hosted by CFO, Katie Murray, and Treasurer, Donal Quaid. After the presentation, we will open up for questions. Katie, pleas ...
NatWest Group(NWG) - 2025 Q4 - Earnings Call Transcript
2026-02-13 14:32
Financial Data and Key Metrics Changes - The company reported a strong income growth of 12%, with total income reaching GBP 16.4 billion, exceeding guidance of around GBP 16.3 billion [4] - Earnings per share grew 27% to GBP 0.68, and dividends per share increased 51% to GBP 0.325 [3] - The cost-income ratio improved to 48.6%, down 4.8 percentage points from the previous year [11] Business Line Data and Key Metrics Changes - Customer loans increased by 5.6% to GBP 392.7 billion, driven by growth in mortgages and unsecured lending [6] - Customer deposits rose by 2.4% to GBP 442 billion, with retail banking deposits increasing by 4% [8] - Assets under management (AUM) grew by nearly 20% to GBP 58.5 billion, with net flows up 44% [9] Market Data and Key Metrics Changes - The company added 1 million new customers during the year, indicating broad-based growth across its three business lines [2] - The net interest margin increased by 21 basis points to 234 basis points, primarily due to deposit growth and margin expansion [4] Company Strategy and Development Direction - The company aims to grow customer assets and liabilities at an annual rate greater than 4% from 2025 to 2028, while reducing the cost-income ratio to below 45% [34] - There is a focus on leveraging simplification and investing in AI to drive growth and improve customer experience [34] - The company plans to manage its balance sheet and risk effectively, with an emphasis on dynamic pricing and advanced data analytics [34] Management's Comments on Operating Environment and Future Outlook - Management expects moderate growth in the macro environment for 2026, with unemployment peaking at levels comfortable for lending risk appetite [11] - The guidance for loan impairment rates is set to be below 25 basis points, reflecting a normalization in impairments and growth in the loan book [75] - The company remains confident in its ability to generate capital and maintain a strong capital position, with a CET1 ratio of 14% [17] Other Important Information - The company successfully completed its 2025 funding plan with GBP 7.1 billion in benchmark issuance [16] - Credit ratings improved, with Fitch upgrading all rated entities and S&P raising the rating of NatWest Group PLC to A-minus [32] Q&A Session Summary Question: How do you think about risk appetite and quantum of RWAs that can be optimized? - Management highlighted the execution of SRT transactions and the potential for further transactions in 2026 and 2027 to optimize capital and risk profile [37][38] Question: How do you set the leverage buffer target in relation to the capital target or the RWA framework? - Management indicated that risk weights are expected to be the binding constraint moving forward, rather than leverage [51] Question: What is driving the higher impairment change guidance to 25 basis points? - Management explained that the guidance reflects a normalization in impairments and growth in the loan book, particularly in unsecured lending [75]
Wendy’s(WEN) - 2025 Q4 - Earnings Call Transcript
2026-02-13 14:32
The Wendy’s Company (NasdaqGS:WEN) Q4 2025 Earnings call February 13, 2026 08:30 AM ET Company ParticipantsAaron Broholm - VP of Investor RelationsAndrew Charles - Managing DirectorDavid Palmer - Managing DirectorKen Cook - Interim CEO and CFOMargaret-May Binshtok - VP of Equity ResearchSuzie Thuerk - Chief Accounting Officer and Global Head of FP&AConference Call ParticipantsBrian Mullan - Senior AnalystDanilo Gargiulo - Equity Research AnalystDennis Geiger - Equity Research AnalystGregory Francfort - Mana ...
Sensient(SXT) - 2025 Q4 - Earnings Call Presentation
2026-02-13 14:30
Sensient Technologies Corporation Fourth Quarter 2025 Earnings Call February 13, 2026 © Sensient Technologies 2026 sensient.com Non-GAAP Financial Measures Within this document, the Company reports certain non-GAAP financial measures, including: (1) adjusted operating income, adjusted net earnings, and adjusted diluted earnings per share, which exclude restructuring and other costs, including the Portfolio Optimization Plan costs, (2) percentage changes in revenue, operating income, and diluted earnings per ...
AtlasClear Holdings(ATCH) - 2026 Q2 - Earnings Call Transcript
2026-02-13 14:30
Financial Data and Key Metrics Changes - Revenue grew 84% year-over-year, reaching $5.1 million for the quarter [4][8] - Net income reported at $6.8 million, marking a significant improvement [9] - Stockholders' equity turned positive to $21.7 million, an increase of nearly $60 million since year-end 2024 [4][9] - Total assets increased to $77.6 million from $60.9 million as of June 30, 2025 [9][10] - Cash and restricted cash totaled $46.2 million, including $23.1 million in cash and cash equivalents [10] Business Line Data and Key Metrics Changes - Commissions were the largest revenue contributor at just over $3 million for the quarter, with clearing fees and stock locate-related activity also contributing meaningfully [8] - The operational performance of Wilson-Davis as the core clearing engine showed continued strength across commissions and clearing-related activities [6][8] Market Data and Key Metrics Changes - The current market environment is becoming increasingly constructive, with greater engagement from broker-dealers and financial institutions seeking efficient operations and modernized infrastructure [4][5] - Firms are expanding their focus beyond traditional equities into a wider range of products and services, emphasizing flexibility and capital efficiency [4] Company Strategy and Development Direction - The company aims to build a modern, technology-enabled financial infrastructure platform for smaller and mid-sized institutions [3] - Priorities include enhancing the client experience, scaling responsibly, and advancing the full AtlasClear vision, including the proposed acquisition of Commercial Bancorp of Wyoming [11][12] - The strategy focuses on execution, delivering for clients, and thoughtful expansion to support long-term growth [12][13] Management's Comments on Operating Environment and Future Outlook - Management expressed optimism about the company's position entering 2026, highlighting a strengthened balance sheet and operational momentum [13] - The focus is on enhancing the core clearing business with smarter technology and improving connectivity across workflows [13][14] - The regulatory environment is perceived to be improving, potentially accelerating the approval process for the Commercial Bancorp acquisition [24][29] Other Important Information - The company has simplified its capital structure, with approximately 150 million shares outstanding and potential dilution from warrants and convertible notes [15] - Regulatory capital requirements are being met, with a focus on maintaining sufficient liquidity for operations and growth [16] Q&A Session Summary Question: What does the fully diluted share count look like today? - The current outstanding share count is approximately 150 million shares, with potential additional shares from warrants and convertible notes [15] Question: How should investors think about true corporate liquidity versus regulatory capital? - The company maintains a regulatory capital threshold of $10.5 million and aims to keep net capital above $15 million [16] Question: At what revenue level does the clearing business begin to generate consistent operating leverage? - The threshold for operating leverage is around $14 million in operating costs, beyond which the company expects significant scaling [17][18] Question: Can you provide clarity on the expected ramp timeline for new introducing brokerage firms? - The company is optimistic about onboarding new correspondent clearing clients quickly, with measurable impacts on revenue expected in the coming quarters [20][22] Question: What is the status of the proposed Commercial Bancorp acquisition? - The company is preparing to file for regulatory approval, with expectations for a quicker approval process than initially anticipated [23][24][29]
NatWest Group(NWG) - 2025 Q4 - Earnings Call Transcript
2026-02-13 14:30
Financial Data and Key Metrics Changes - The company reported a strong income growth of 12%, with total income reaching GBP 16.4 billion, exceeding guidance of around GBP 16.3 billion [4] - Earnings per share increased by 27% to GBP 0.68, while dividends per share rose by 51% to GBP 0.325 [3] - The cost-income ratio improved to 48.6%, down 4.8 percentage points from the previous year [11] - The return on tangible equity was reported at 19.2% [3] Business Line Data and Key Metrics Changes - Customer loans increased by 5.6% to GBP 392.7 billion, driven by growth in mortgages and unsecured lending [6] - Customer deposits rose by 2.4% to GBP 442 billion, with retail banking deposits increasing by 4% [7] - Assets under management (AUM) grew by nearly 20% to GBP 58.5 billion, with net flows up 44% [8] Market Data and Key Metrics Changes - The company added 1 million new customers during the year, indicating broad-based growth across its three business lines [2] - The net interest margin improved by 21 basis points to 234 basis points, primarily due to deposit growth and margin expansion [4] Company Strategy and Development Direction - The company aims to focus on disciplined growth, emphasizing returns and customer engagement [34] - Plans include leveraging simplification and investing in AI to enhance productivity and customer experience [34] - The target is to grow customer assets and liabilities at an annual rate greater than 4% from 2025 to 2028 [35] Management's Comments on Operating Environment and Future Outlook - The management expects moderate growth in the macro environment for 2026, with unemployment peaking at manageable levels [11] - The guidance for 2026 includes income in the range of GBP 17.2 billion to GBP 17.6 billion, with a loan impairment rate expected to be below 25 basis points [33] Other Important Information - The company successfully completed its 2025 funding plan with GBP 7.1 billion in benchmark issuance [15] - The CET1 ratio was reported at 14%, up 40 basis points from the previous year, reflecting strong capital generation [17] Q&A Session Summary Question: How does the company view risk appetite and RWA optimization? - The company executed five SRT transactions in 2025, optimizing GBP 4.6 billion of RWAs, and plans to continue this strategy in 2026 and 2027 [37][38] Question: What is the rationale for the impairment change guidance? - The guidance for 2026 is set at less than 25 basis points, reflecting a normalization in impairments and growth in the loan book, particularly in unsecured lending [72] Question: Will the company increase lending in private banking and wealth management? - The company expects some increase in RWAs due to the Evelyn acquisition but remains comfortable with the current density levels [78][84]
Sixth Street Specialty Lending(TSLX) - 2025 Q4 - Earnings Call Transcript
2026-02-13 14:30
Sixth Street Specialty Lending (NYSE:TSLX) Q4 2025 Earnings call February 13, 2026 08:30 AM ET Speaker7Good morning, and welcome to Sixth Street Specialty Lending, Inc.'s fourth quarter and fiscal year ended December 31, 2025, earnings conference call. At this time, all participants are on a listen-only mode. As a reminder, this conference is being recorded on Friday, February 13, 2026. I will now turn the call over to Ms. Cami Senatore, Head of Investor Relations.Speaker3Thank you. Before we begin today's ...
Cementos Pacasmayo(CPAC) - 2025 Q4 - Earnings Call Presentation
2026-02-13 14:30
4Q25 Corporate Presentation MACRO OVERVIEW 1. About us We are a leading Peruvian cement company, with over 67 years of operating history As of Dec-25 LTM, Pacasmayo's cement shipments reached 3.0 million MT Listed on the Lima Stock Exchange (BVL: CPACASC1-PE) since 1995 and on the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE: CPAC) since 2012 Quarterly Highlights S/ 2,116.9 7.0% Compared to LTM Dec 31 2024 SALES VOLUME SALES OF GOODS million EBITDA 3,049.2 MT 7.2% Compared to LTM Dec 31 2024 CEMENT, CONCRETE AND PRECAST S ...
Wendy’s(WEN) - 2025 Q4 - Earnings Call Transcript
2026-02-13 14:30
The Wendy’s Company (NasdaqGS:WEN) Q4 2025 Earnings call February 13, 2026 08:30 AM ET Speaker11Good morning! Welcome to the Wendy's Company Earnings Results 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 would like to ask a question during this time, simply press star followed by the number 1 on your telephone keypad. If you would like to withdraw your question, press star followed by the ...
Flowers Foods(FLO) - 2025 Q4 - Earnings Call Transcript
2026-02-13 14:30
Flowers Foods (NYSE:FLO) Q4 2025 Earnings call February 13, 2026 08:30 AM ET Speaker5Good morning, and thank you for standing by. Welcome to the Flowers Foods Fourth Quarter and Full Year 2025 Results Conference Call. Please be advised that today's event is being recorded. I would now like to hand the conference over to your opening speaker today, J.T. Rieck, Executive Vice President of Finance and Investor Relations. Please go ahead.Speaker1Thank you, Tonya, and good morning, everyone. I hope everyone had ...