Arch Capital .(ACGL) - 2025 Q4 - Earnings Call Transcript
2026-02-10 16:02
Arch Capital Group (NasdaqGS:ACGL) Q4 2025 Earnings call February 10, 2026 10:00 AM ET Company ParticipantsAndrew Andersen - Equity Research Vice PresidentFrançois Morin - CFO and TreasurerMeyer Shields - Managing DirectorNicolas Papadopoulo - CEOTracy Benguigui - Director and Head of Insurance Equity ResearchYaron Kinar - Managing DirectorConference Call ParticipantsCave Montazeri - Research AnalystDavid Motemaden - Senior Managing Director and Senior Equity Research AnalystElyse Greenspan - Equity Researc ...
Principal Financial(PFG) - 2025 Q4 - Earnings Call Transcript
2026-02-10 16:02
Principal Financial Group (NasdaqGS:PFG) Q4 2025 Earnings call February 10, 2026 10:00 AM ET Company ParticipantsAmy Friedrich - President of Benefits and ProtectionChris K. - VP and Chief Information OfficerDeanna Strable - CEOHumphrey Lee - VP of Investor RelationsJack Matten - VP of Equity ResearchJoel Pitz - CFOKamal Bhatia - PresidentWes Carmichael - Executive Director of US Life InsuranceConference Call ParticipantsAlex Scott - Director and Senior Equity Research AnalystJoel Hurwitz - Lead AnalystJohn ...
GCM Grosvenor(GCMG) - 2025 Q4 - Earnings Call Transcript
2026-02-10 16:02
GCM Grosvenor (NasdaqGM:GCMG) Q4 2025 Earnings call February 10, 2026 10:00 AM ET Company ParticipantsJonathan Levin - PresidentMichael J. Sacks - Chairman and CEOPam Bentley - CFOStacie Selinger - Managing Director and Head of Investor RelationsConference Call ParticipantsCrispin Love - Director and Senior Research AnalystKen Worthington - Senior Equity Research AnalystWilliam Katz Katz - Senior Equity AnalystNone - AnalystOperatorGood day and welcome to the GCM Grosvenor Fourt Quarter and Full Year 2025 R ...
Duke Energy(DUK) - 2025 Q4 - Earnings Call Transcript
2026-02-10 16:02
Financial Data and Key Metrics Changes - The company reported earnings per share (EPS) of $6.31 for 2025, reflecting a 7% increase from 2024 and exceeding the midpoint of the guidance range [4][14] - The 2026 EPS guidance is set between $6.55 and $6.80, with a long-term EPS growth rate of 5%-7% extended through 2030 [4][5] Business Line Data and Key Metrics Changes - The electric segment is expected to drive most of the growth in 2026, supported by multi-year rate plans in North Carolina and Florida, and new rates from South Carolina [14][15] - The gas segment will see growth from Piedmont Integrity Management riders and new rates at Duke Energy Kentucky [15] Market Data and Key Metrics Changes - The company has secured approximately 4.5 GW of electric service agreements (ESAs) with data center customers, indicating strong demand in its service territories [16][90] - Data centers are projected to comprise about 75% of the economic development profile by the end of 2030, highlighting their increasing significance in load growth [89] Company Strategy and Development Direction - The capital plan has increased to $103 billion, the largest among regulated utilities, driving 9.6% earnings-based growth through 2030 [5][18] - The company is focused on maintaining affordability for customers while investing in critical energy infrastructure and advancing its all-of-the-above generation strategy [6][19] Management's Comments on Operating Environment and Future Outlook - Management expressed confidence in achieving the top half of the EPS growth range starting in 2028, driven by load growth from data centers [4][22] - The company is committed to keeping rates below inflation and has mechanisms in place to recover storm costs without impacting guidance [30][33] Other Important Information - The company has a disciplined approach to nuclear development, maintaining optionality for future projects while focusing on existing fleet investments [11][12] - Management highlighted the importance of regulatory outcomes and customer value in their strategy, emphasizing a history of constructive settlements [74][75] Q&A Session Summary Question: Costs or impacts from recent storms - Management is still compiling costs but does not anticipate any impact on guidance for 2026 due to effective recovery mechanisms [30][33] Question: North Carolina rate case strategy - Management is focused on delivering reliable and affordable energy and is prepared to settle portions of the case constructively [35][36] Question: Incremental data center opportunities - Management expressed confidence in the growth outlook, with signed ESAs under construction and a robust pipeline [45][46] Question: Long-term growth rate outlook - The delta between earnings base CAGR and EPS CAGR is influenced by funding mix and timing of load ramp, with confidence in revenue acceleration [47][56] Question: FFO to debt targets - Management is targeting 14.5% FFO to debt for 2026, with a strong cash flow profile supporting this target [20][56] Question: Generation build cycle constraints - Management has planned for supply chain needs and is using a programmatic approach with EPC vendors to ensure timely project execution [62] Question: Data center load growth in projections - Data centers are becoming a larger component of load growth, with significant contributions expected by the end of the decade [89][90]
WESCO International(WCC) - 2025 Q4 - Earnings Call Transcript
2026-02-10 16:02
Financial Data and Key Metrics Changes - In Q4 2025, the company achieved record sales of $6.1 billion, a 10% increase year-over-year, with 9% organic growth [6][11] - Adjusted EBITDA for Q4 was $409 million, up 10% year-over-year, with an adjusted EBITDA margin of 6.7% [11][12] - For the full year 2025, sales totaled $23.5 billion, an 8% increase, with organic sales also up 9% [12][14] - Adjusted EPS for Q4 grew 8% to $3.40, while for the full year, it increased 6% to $12.91 [11][14] Business Line Data and Key Metrics Changes - Communications and Security Solutions (CSS) reported organic sales growth of 14% in Q4, with a backlog increase of nearly 40% [15][16] - Electrical and Electronic Solutions (EES) saw organic sales up 9% in Q4, with adjusted EBITDA growing 16% [22] - Utility and Broadband Solutions (UBS) had organic sales growth of 3% in Q4, with a backlog increase of 23% year-over-year [24][25] Market Data and Key Metrics Changes - Data center sales reached $4.3 billion for the full year, up approximately 50%, representing about 18% of total sales [17][18] - Investor-Owned Utilities (IOUs) showed growth momentum, with three consecutive quarters of sales growth, while Public Power customers continued to face challenges [24][50] Company Strategy and Development Direction - The company is focused on capital allocation, prioritizing debt reduction and share repurchases, while also investing in technology-enabled business transformation [8][37] - The strategic outlook for 2026 includes expected sales growth of 5% to 8%, with organic sales between 4% and 7% [34][36] - The company plans to increase its annual common stock dividend by over 10% to $2 per share [8][37] Management's Comments on Operating Environment and Future Outlook - Management expressed confidence in outperforming the market in 2026, driven by strong demand in data centers and improving trends in other segments [7][40] - The company anticipates continued growth in grid services, expecting double-digit growth in 2026 [25][78] - Management acknowledged challenges in the Public Power segment but expects a return to growth by the end of 2026 [50][76] Other Important Information - The company has made significant progress in its digital transformation, being recognized by Fortune with a top 10 ranking in AI among Fortune 500 companies [9] - The company reported a free cash flow of $54 million for 2025, with expectations for improvement in 2026 [30][37] Q&A Session Summary Question: Clarification on pricing and its impact on EBITDA margins - Management explained that while they are seeing an increase in price notifications from suppliers, they do not include these in their outlook due to uncertainty in timing [43][46] Question: Concerns about UBS performance and competitive pressures - Management clarified that the challenges in UBS are primarily due to Public Power customers facing inventory normalization and competitive pricing pressures, but they expect growth in 2026 [49][50] Question: Data center growth expectations for 2026 - Management indicated that they expect consistent activity levels in data centers throughout 2026, with mid-teens growth anticipated [54][56] Question: Free cash flow expectations for 2026 - Management provided a range of $500 million to $800 million for free cash flow in 2026, highlighting improvements in cash collection [60][62] Question: Backlog trends and engagement in mega projects - Management confirmed that all business units grew their backlog in Q4, with a robust opportunity pipeline for mega projects [65][81]
The Bank of N.T. Butterfield & Son (NTB) - 2025 Q4 - Earnings Call Transcript
2026-02-10 16:02
Financial Data and Key Metrics Changes - In 2025, the company reported a net income of $231.9 million and core net income of $237.5 million, resulting in a core net income per share growth of 17.4% year on year to $5.60 per share [4][6] - The net interest margin increased by 5 basis points to 2.69% from 2.64% in 2024, while the average cost of deposits fell to 150 basis points from 183 basis points in 2024 [7] - The tangible book value per common share grew by 21.7% in 2025, ending the year at $26.41 [7] Business Line Data and Key Metrics Changes - In the fourth quarter, net interest income before provision for credit losses was reported at $92.6 million, consistent with the prior quarter [10] - Non-interest income totaled $66.3 million in the fourth quarter, an increase of $5.1 million over the last quarter, driven by higher banking fees and foreign exchange revenues [12] - The fee income ratio increased to 41.7% compared to the prior quarter, reflecting strong performance in various fee-generating activities [12] Market Data and Key Metrics Changes - The banking jurisdictions in Bermuda, Cayman, and the Channel Islands continue to perform well, providing stable non-interest income with solid core deposits [16] - The company experienced a seasonal influx of non-interest deposits in the Cayman Islands, attributed to reinsurance payments [34] Company Strategy and Development Direction - The company maintains an active M&A growth strategy, focusing on trust and bank acquisitions to enhance the quality of earnings [4][17] - The integration of the Credit Suisse asset acquisition has positioned the company for growth, particularly in the Singapore market [35][36] Management's Comments on Operating Environment and Future Outlook - Management expressed confidence in the company's ability to navigate the current operating environment, highlighting strong financial results and disciplined execution [4] - The company anticipates continued improvement in other comprehensive income (OCI) with a projected burndown of 28% over the next 12 months [15] Other Important Information - The board approved a quarterly cash dividend of $0.50 per share, maintaining a total combined payout ratio of 97% in 2025 [4][15] - The company repurchased 3.5 million shares for a total value of $146.7 million in 2025, with a new share repurchase authorization for 2026 of up to 3 million common shares [7][10] Q&A Session Summary Question: Clarification on expense guidance - Management clarified that quarterly core expenses are expected to settle between $90 million and $92 million, with some seasonal costs not expected to repeat in future quarters [20][21] Question: Trends in fee businesses - Management noted that strong trends in fee businesses were driven by improved asset valuations and increased transaction volumes, particularly in foreign exchange and trust services [25][27] Question: Non-performing assets (NPAs) outlook - Management indicated that NPAs have moved lower, with no systemic shifts in migration, primarily related to a few commercial accounts [28][29] Question: Non-interest deposit growth in the Cayman Islands - Management confirmed that the increase in non-interest deposits was seasonal, linked to reinsurance payments [34] Question: Opportunities in the trust business post Credit Suisse integration - Management highlighted growth opportunities in Singapore and emphasized that growth in trust will primarily come through acquisitions [35][36]
The Bank of N.T. Butterfield & Son (NTB) - 2025 Q4 - Earnings Call Transcript
2026-02-10 16:02
Financial Data and Key Metrics Changes - In 2025, the company reported a net income of $231.9 million and core net income of $237.5 million, resulting in a core net income per share growth of 17.4% year on year to $5.60 per share [4][6] - The net interest margin increased by 5 basis points to 2.69% from 2.64% in 2024, while the average cost of deposits fell to 150 basis points from 183 basis points in 2024 [7] - The tangible book value per common share grew by 21.7% in 2025, ending the year at $26.41 [7] Business Line Data and Key Metrics Changes - In the fourth quarter, net interest income before provision for credit losses was reported at $92.6 million, consistent with the prior quarter [10] - Non-interest income totaled $66.3 million in the fourth quarter, an increase of $5.1 million over the last quarter, driven by higher banking fees and foreign exchange revenues [12] - The fee income ratio increased to 41.7% compared to the prior quarter, reflecting strong performance in various fee-generating activities [12] Market Data and Key Metrics Changes - The banking jurisdictions in Bermuda, Cayman, and the Channel Islands continue to perform well, providing stable non-interest income and solid core deposits [16] - The company experienced a seasonal influx of non-interest deposits in the Cayman Islands, attributed to reinsurance payments [34] Company Strategy and Development Direction - The company is focused on maintaining disciplined capital management, which is reflected in a quarterly dividend increase and share repurchases, resulting in a total combined payout ratio of 97% in 2025 [4] - The M&A growth strategy remains on track, with active discussions regarding potential targets to enhance the quality of earnings [4][17] - The company aims to grow its trust business primarily through acquisitions, focusing on existing jurisdictions such as Guernsey, Bermuda, Cayman, Switzerland, and Singapore [36][37] Management's Comments on Operating Environment and Future Outlook - Management expressed confidence in the company's strong financial performance and the stability of its banking jurisdictions, while also noting the importance of maintaining a conservative underwriting approach [14][16] - The outlook for credit migration remains stable, with no systemic shifts observed in non-performing assets [29] Other Important Information - The board approved a new share repurchase authorization for 2026 of up to 3 million common shares, or $140 million [10] - The company welcomed Meroë Park back to the board, bringing extensive experience in governance and operations [8] Q&A Session Summary Question: Clarification on expense guidance - Management confirmed that quarterly core expenses are expected to settle between $90 million and $92 million, with some seasonal costs not expected to repeat in future quarters [20][21] Question: Trends in fee businesses - Management highlighted that strong performance in fee businesses was driven by improved asset valuations and increased transaction volumes, particularly in foreign exchange and trust services [25][27] Question: Non-performing assets (NPAs) outlook - Management noted that NPAs have decreased, primarily due to specific commercial accounts and improvements related to the liquidation of the Elbow Beach Hotel [29] Question: Non-interest deposit growth in the Cayman Islands - Management confirmed that the increase was seasonal, linked to reinsurance payments [34] Question: Opportunities in the trust business post Credit Suisse integration - Management indicated that the Singapore office is in growth mode and emphasized the focus on trust acquisitions for growth [35][36]
Vornado(VNO) - 2025 Q4 - Earnings Call Transcript
2026-02-10 16:02
Vornado Realty Trust (NYSE:VNO) Q4 2025 Earnings call February 10, 2026 10:00 AM ET Company ParticipantsGlen Weiss - EVPMichael Franco - President and CFOSteve Borenstein - EVP and Corporate CounselSteven Roth - Chairman and CEOThomas Sanelli - EVP of Finance and Chief Administrative OfficerConference Call ParticipantsAlexander Goldfarb - AnalystAnnabelle Ayer - AnalystAnthony Paolone - AnalystDylan Burzinski - AnalystFloris van Dijkum - AnalystJana Galan - AnalystJohn Kim - AnalystNick Yulico - AnalystSeth ...
Principal Financial(PFG) - 2025 Q4 - Earnings Call Transcript
2026-02-10 16:02
Principal Financial Group (NasdaqGS:PFG) Q4 2025 Earnings call February 10, 2026 10:00 AM ET Company ParticipantsAmy Friedrich - President of Benefits and ProtectionChris K. - VP and Chief Information OfficerDeanna Strable - CEOHumphrey Lee - VP of Investor RelationsJack Matten - VP of Equity ResearchJoel Pitz - CFOKamal Bhatia - PresidentWes Carmichael - Executive Director of US Life InsuranceConference Call ParticipantsAlex Scott - Director and Senior Equity Research AnalystJoel Hurwitz - Lead AnalystJohn ...
Alexander’s(ALX) - 2025 Q4 - Earnings Call Transcript
2026-02-10 16:02
Alexander's (NYSE:ALX) Q4 2025 Earnings call February 10, 2026 10:00 AM ET Company ParticipantsSteven Borenstein - EVP and Corporate CounselSteven Roth - Chairman and CEOConference Call ParticipantsDylan Burzinski - Equity Research AnalystOperatorGood morning and welcome to the Vornado Realty Trust fourth quarter 2025 earnings call. My name is Nick and I will be your operator for today's call. This call is being recorded for replay purposes. All lines are in a listen-only mode. Our speakers will address you ...