Simpson Manufacturing (NYSE:SSD) Q4 2025 Earnings call February 09, 2026 05:00 PM ET Company ParticipantsKim Orlando - Director of Investor RelationsMatt Dunn - CFOMike Olosky - President and CEOTrey Grooms - Managing DirectorWill Gildea - Equity Research AssociateConference Call ParticipantsKurt Yinger - AnalystTim Wojs - Senior Research AnalystOperatorGreetings and welcome to the Simpson Manufacturing Company fourth quarter and full year 2025 earnings conference call. At this time, all participants are in ...

Financial Data and Key Metrics Changes - Columbus McKinnon reported net sales of $258.7 million, an increase of 10.5% year-over-year, driven by higher volume, pricing, and favorable currency translation [10] - Adjusted EBITDA was $40 million, with an adjusted EBITDA margin of 15.4%, flat compared to the prior quarter [6][12] - Adjusted EPS improved 11% from the prior year to $0.62, reflecting higher net income from increased sales volume and pricing [6][13] Business Line Data and Key Metrics Changes - Orders increased by 11% to $247 million, with the U.S. growing 15% and EMEA growing 3% [7][8] - Short cycle sales increased by 13%, while project-related sales rose by 8% as backlog was converted to revenue [10] - Gross profit increased by $7.1 million, or 8.6%, year-over-year, with a GAAP gross margin of 34.5% [11] Market Data and Key Metrics Changes - U.S. demand remains healthy, driven by lower interest rates and favorable CapEx deduction rules [8] - EMEA continues to experience a weaker economic landscape, leading to slower order conversion [8][9] - The backlog is strong, up 15% year-over-year to $342 million, indicating healthy future demand [9] Company Strategy and Development Direction - The company closed the Kito Crosby acquisition, which is expected to enhance operational capabilities and customer value [4] - Columbus McKinnon plans to focus on debt repayment as a primary capital allocation priority following the acquisition [15] - The company aims to achieve $70 million in net run rate cost synergies from the acquisition, with a structured realization plan over three years [21][69] Management's Comments on Operating Environment and Future Outlook - Management expressed confidence in achieving tariff cost neutrality by the end of the fiscal year and margin neutrality in fiscal 2027 [7][49] - The company anticipates continued robust demand in the U.S. while acknowledging challenges in the European market [36][62] - Management highlighted a strong backlog and healthy demand funnel, indicating optimism for future performance [9][36] Other Important Information - The company withdrew its prior standalone guidance for fiscal year 2026 due to the acquisition and divestiture timing [16] - Significant transaction-related expenses and early integration costs are expected to impact GAAP earnings per share in the fourth quarter [16] Q&A Session Summary Question: Can you discuss the seasonality in the Kito Crosby business compared to the core business? - Management noted that both businesses typically see their strongest quarters in the fourth quarter, aligning with seasonal trends [20] Question: What is the expected timing for realizing the $70 million in cost-related synergies? - Management expects to realize approximately 20% of the synergies in year one, 60% in year two, and 100% in year three [21] Question: How are both businesses trending relative to initial assumptions made during the acquisition announcement? - Management indicated that the combined businesses are performing well, with Kito Crosby's revenue and EBITDA trending positively compared to initial estimates [37] Question: What is the confidence level in achieving tariff margin neutrality by fiscal 2027? - Management expressed confidence in achieving cost neutrality by the end of the fiscal year and margin neutrality in the following year [49] Question: Did the company experience any material pull-ins or pushouts in the quarter? - Management confirmed that there were no material pull-ins or pushouts affecting the quarter's performance [60] Question: How much of the strength in orders is attributed to the U.S. chain hoist business, which is set to be divested? - Management stated that the chain hoist business did not materially influence the order numbers for the quarter [61] Question: Are the underlying trends stronger compared to previous guidance? - Management acknowledged robust trends in the U.S. market but noted ongoing softness in Europe, indicating a mixed outlook [62]

ON Semiconductor (NasdaqGS:ON) Q4 2025 Earnings call February 09, 2026 05:00 PM ET Speaker5Good day, everyone, and welcome to ON Semiconductor Caspar Coppetti's fourth quarter 2025 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 participate, you will need to press *11 on your telephone. You will then hear a message advising your hand is raised. To withdraw your question, simply press *11 aga ...

Financial Data and Key Metrics Changes - For the nine months ended December 31, 2025, consolidated revenue was $2.21 billion, a decrease from $2.25 billion in the prior year period. Operating income was $183.4 million compared to $190 million last year, and net income was $75.9 million versus $85.7 million last year [8] - For the third quarter of fiscal year 2026, consolidated revenue was $861.3 million, down from $937.2 million in the same quarter last year. Operating income was $82 million compared to $104.1 million last year, and net income was $33.2 million versus $59.6 million last year [9] Business Segment Data and Key Metrics Changes - In the tobacco operations segment, revenue was $1.94 billion compared to $2 billion in the prior year period, with segment operating income at $185 million versus $194.4 million last year [8] - In the ingredients operations segment, revenue was $265.2 million compared to $249 million in the prior year period, but segment operating income fell to $1.4 million from $7.9 million last year [8] Market Data and Key Metrics Changes - The tobacco market is transitioning into an oversupply environment, with customer demand remaining firm for most tobacco styles after years of undersupply [4] - The ingredients segment faced market headwinds due to broader softness in the consumer packaged goods sector, which affected sales and margins [5] Company Strategy and Development Direction - The company is focused on diversifying into food and beverage ingredients, having made three acquisitions in 2020 and 2021 to build a broad product portfolio and establish customer relationships [11] - Investments have been made in commercial sales, R&D, and production capabilities to support the growth of Universal Ingredients, with a focus on innovative solutions-based products [12] Management's Comments on Operating Environment and Future Outlook - Management expressed confidence in navigating the evolving market dynamics and emphasized the importance of maintaining strong performance under all conditions [11] - The company is optimistic about increasing sales to absorb fixed costs from growth investments in the ingredients business, despite facing inflationary pressures and tariff impacts [12][21] Other Important Information - The company refinanced and upsized its corporate credit facility, significantly expanding liquidity and improving financial flexibility [6][10] - A new CFO, Steven S. Diel, was appointed, effective April 1st, bringing strong financial and strategic expertise to the role [6] Q&A Session Summary Question: Impact of tariffs and market weakness on ingredients business - Management noted that market headwinds, product mix, and higher fixed costs have impacted the ingredients segment, with inflationary pressures affecting customer demand and pricing [17][18] Question: Performance of the tobacco segment - Management indicated that while sales were down compared to last year's extraordinary results, the current year's performance remains strong, with revenues and operating income only slightly down from last year [24][25] Question: Future margin expectations for the tobacco segment - Management stated that margins will depend on the mix and timing of shipments, with some higher-margin tobacco expected to ship in the fourth quarter [33][34] Question: Customer inventory levels - Management mentioned that customer inventory levels are mixed, with some customers restoring their inventory durations while others maintain tighter durations [35] Question: Inventory write-downs in the ingredients segment - Management confirmed that there were some write-downs primarily in the dark air-cured space, but these were standard practice [41][42] Question: CFO announcement clarification - Management clarified that the previous CFO offer was withdrawn, and the new CFO announcement was made to reflect the current leadership change [43][44] Question: Participation in next-generation supply chain for tobacco - Management expressed interest in being part of the supply chain for new tobacco-based products and leveraging Universal Ingredients capabilities [47] Question: Cross-selling successes - Management highlighted ongoing efforts to leverage investments in commercial sales and cross-sell products within the Universal Ingredients platform [49] Question: Tax rate guidance - Management indicated that the tax rate is expected to be between 28% and 32%, slightly higher due to recent changes in certain countries [50]

Simpson Manufacturing (NYSE:SSD) Q4 2025 Earnings call February 09, 2026 05:00 PM ET Speaker4Greetings and welcome to the Simpson Manufacturing Company fourth quarter and full year 2025 earnings conference call. At this time, all participants are in a listen-only mode. A question-and-answer session will follow the formal presentation. If anyone should require operator assistance, please press star zero on your telephone keypad. As a reminder, this conference is being recorded. It is now my pleasure to intro ...

Upwork (NasdaqGS:UPWK) Q4 2025 Earnings call February 09, 2026 05:00 PM ET Speaker11Hello and thank you for standing by. Welcome to Upwork Fourth Quarter 2025 Earnings Conference Call. At this time, all participants are on a listen-only mode. After the speaker's presentation, there will be a question-and-answer session. To ask the question during the session, you will need to press star 1 1 on your telephone. You will then hear an automated message advising your hand is raised. To withdraw your question, pl ...

Financial Data and Key Metrics Changes - Q4 2025 revenue was $1.89 billion, down 5% sequentially but up 16% year-on-year, with EPS at $0.69, outperforming guidance [11][4] - Full year 2025 revenue grew 6% to $6.7 billion, with gross profit of $939 million and gross margin at 14% [14][13] - Net income for 2025 was $374 million, resulting in EPS of $1.50, with EBITDA at $1.16 billion and EBITDA margin at 17.3% [14][13] Business Line Data and Key Metrics Changes - Communications revenue grew 28% year-on-year in Q4, with a 1% increase for the full year, driven by iOS demand [11] - Computing revenue increased 6% year-on-year in Q4 and 16% for the full year, supported by AI-related PC devices [11] - Automotive and industrial revenue rose 25% year-on-year in Q4 and 8% for the full year, driven by advanced automotive content [11] - Consumer revenue declined 10% year-on-year in Q4 but grew 9% for the full year, reflecting product lifecycle impacts [12] Market Data and Key Metrics Changes - The computing segment is expected to grow over 20% in 2026, with strong contributions from AI and HPC [10] - Communications, computing, and automotive markets are projected to see strong year-on-year growth in Q1 2026 [15] - The automotive market is gradually recovering, with mainstream automotive showing three consecutive quarters of growth [11] Company Strategy and Development Direction - The company aims to elevate technology leadership, expand geographic footprint, and enhance strategic partnerships [6] - Focus on advanced packaging platforms, including HDFO and test, critical for AI and high-performance computing [6] - Construction of the Arizona campus is underway, with significant investments planned for 2026 [10][15] Management's Comments on Operating Environment and Future Outlook - Management expressed confidence in navigating market shifts and geopolitical challenges, emphasizing strong execution [4] - The company anticipates continued growth in advanced packaging and computing, with a focus on margin improvement [9] - Management highlighted the importance of customer commitments and partnerships in supporting capacity investments [21][30] Other Important Information - Capital expenditures for 2025 were $905 million, with expectations for 2026 CapEx to increase to $2.5 billion-$3 billion [14][15] - The company held $2 billion in cash and short-term investments at year-end, with total liquidity at $3 billion [15] Q&A Session Summary Question: CapEx guidance and investment changes - Management clarified that the high CapEx guidance includes significant spending for facilities and equipment, with a focus on supporting advanced packaging growth [18][19] Question: Government incentives and CapEx - Management indicated that government incentives would come in on a lag, with minimal offsets in the 2026 guidance [24] Question: Computing segment growth and data center programs - Management expects data center HDFO programs to ramp significantly, contributing meaningfully to revenue [26][28] Question: Communication segment outlook - Management noted relative strength in iOS and a stable outlook for Android, with expectations for premium tier benefits [44] Question: Partnership with TSMC and CapEx impact - Management confirmed ongoing discussions with TSMC regarding U.S. manufacturing and emphasized strong customer interest in the Arizona project [45][48] Question: Balance sheet management and cash needs - Management stated that the company can operate comfortably with $500 million on the balance sheet and expects a decrease in interest expense despite potential debt increases [54]

Financial Data and Key Metrics Changes - Columbus McKinnon reported net sales of $258.7 million, an increase of 10.5% year-over-year, driven by higher volume, pricing, and favorable currency translation [9] - Adjusted EBITDA was $40 million, with an adjusted EBITDA margin of 15.4%, flat compared to the prior quarter [5][11] - Adjusted EPS improved 11% from the prior year to $0.62, reflecting higher net income from increased sales volume and pricing [5][12] - Free cash flow for the quarter was $16.5 million, supported by higher earnings and favorable working capital [12] Business Line Data and Key Metrics Changes - Short cycle sales increased by 13%, with strong performance in the U.S. benefiting from both pricing and volume growth [9] - Project-related sales increased by 8% as backlog was converted to revenue globally [9] - Gross profit increased by $7.1 million, or 8.6%, year-over-year, with a GAAP gross margin of 34.5% [10] Market Data and Key Metrics Changes - Orders in the U.S. grew by 15%, driven by strength in lifting, automation, and precision conveyance [7] - EMEA orders grew by 3%, although this was largely influenced by favorable foreign exchange rates [7][24] - The backlog increased by 15% year-over-year to $342 million, reflecting growth across all platforms [8] Company Strategy and Development Direction - The company closed the Kito Crosby acquisition, which is expected to enhance its value proposition and operational excellence [4] - Columbus McKinnon plans to focus on vertical end markets with tailwinds, such as metal processing, government and defense, and heavy equipment [8] - The company aims to achieve $70 million in net run rate cost synergies from the Kito Crosby acquisition, with 20% expected in year one [21] Management's Comments on Operating Environment and Future Outlook - Management expressed confidence in achieving tariff cost neutrality by the end of the fiscal year and margin neutrality in fiscal 2027 [6][46] - The U.S. market is expected to remain healthy, supported by lower interest rates and favorable tax legislation [7] - Management acknowledged challenges in the EMEA region, anticipating continued slower decision-making and demand [24] Other Important Information - The company withdrew its prior standalone guidance for fiscal year 2026 due to the recent acquisition and pending divestiture [16] - Significant transaction-related expenses and early integration costs are expected to impact GAAP earnings per share in the fourth quarter [16] Q&A Session Summary Question: Can you discuss the seasonality in the Kito Crosby business compared to the core business? - Columbus McKinnon expects Kito Crosby to have a similar seasonal pattern, with both businesses seeing stronger performance in their respective fourth quarters [20] Question: Can you provide a deeper dive into major end markets and geographic performance? - Management noted strength in general industrial space, automation, e-commerce, construction, aerospace, and government, while demand in Europe remains slower than anticipated [23][24] Question: How did the strength in orders relate to the U.S. chain hoist business, which is being divested? - There was no material impact from the chain hoist orders on the overall order numbers, indicating typical performance relative to prior periods [56]

Financial Data and Key Metrics Changes - In Q4 2025, Chegg delivered $18 million in revenue from its skilling business, indicating a strong start for double-digit growth in 2026 [6][12] - Academic services revenue was $55 million, with a focus on cash generation [13] - Non-GAAP operating expenses were reduced to $44.8 million, a 47% decrease year-over-year, reflecting successful restructuring efforts [13][14] - Adjusted EBITDA for Q4 was $13 million, representing an 18% margin [13] - Free Cash Flow in Q4 was -$15 million, primarily due to $12 million in severance payments related to restructuring [14] Business Line Data and Key Metrics Changes - Chegg Skilling is now the growth engine, while the legacy academic learning services are managed for free cash flow generation [5][6] - The legacy business, Chegg Study, continues to serve over a million students and is generating meaningful cash flow [6][11] - The company is testing pricing and packaging strategies to extend the operational runway of its legacy business [7][13] Market Data and Key Metrics Changes - The global demand for workforce skilling has reached $40 billion, presenting a significant opportunity for Chegg [8] - Chegg is expanding its course catalog in high-demand areas such as AI, language, and technical skills [8][9] Company Strategy and Development Direction - Chegg is focused on the $40 billion skilling market, aiming for double-digit revenue growth with strong margins and cash flow [5][10] - The company plans to strengthen its balance sheet by ending the year with zero debt and a meaningful cash balance [10][16] - New partnerships with companies like DHL and Woolf University are aimed at expanding Chegg's reach into global enterprise and academic markets [9][10] Management's Comments on Operating Environment and Future Outlook - Management expressed confidence in the new business structure and its potential for success, noting positive early signs [5][11] - The company is transitioning from a direct-to-consumer (D2C) model to a business-to-business (B2B) skills learning platform [11] - Management anticipates stronger performance in the second half of 2026, driven by continued investment and new distribution partners [16] Other Important Information - Chegg repurchased $9 million of its 2026 convertible notes at a discount, enhancing its capital structure [12] - The company received a delisting notice from the NYSE but has multiple avenues to regain compliance [15] Q&A Session Summary Question: Key drivers of skilling growth and core business performance - Management highlighted that the core business is now skilling, with strong retention rates and positive early results from pricing tests [19][20] Question: Opportunities from the Coursera/Udemy merger - Management sees potential partnerships with Coursera and Udemy rather than competition, focusing on content creation and distribution [28][30] Question: Demand for AI learning content - There is a growing demand for AI learning content across all employee levels, with Chegg expanding its course offerings to meet this need [32][33]

Financial Data and Key Metrics Changes - The company generated $11.8 million in Adjusted EBITDA for the second fiscal quarter ended December 31, 2025, reflecting a year-over-year increase of 93.4% when excluding $5.9 million from Project Milton in the prior year [3][4] - Adjusted gross profit margin improved by 340 basis points to 27.3% compared to 23.9% in the year-ago period [4] - Net income attributable to Radiant Logistics decreased by approximately 18% to $5.3 million on revenues of $232.1 million for the three months ended December 31, 2025 [9][10] Business Line Data and Key Metrics Changes - Same-store growth contributed $3.6 million in U.S. operations, $1.4 million in Canadian operations, and $0.7 million from acquisitions [4] - Adjusted EBITDA margin expanded by 780 basis points to 18.6% when excluding the impact of Project Milton [4] Market Data and Key Metrics Changes - The demand environment is showing signs of improvement, with a tightening of capacity observed, although international and ocean imports remain relatively soft [16][17] - The tender rejection rate has started to increase, indicating potential benefits for the company in the upcoming quarters [17] Company Strategy and Development Direction - The company is focusing on its proprietary global trade management platform, Navigate, which is expected to enhance visibility and decision-making for customers [5] - The launch of Ray, an AI-powered agent, aims to streamline quote requests and improve operational efficiencies [6] - The company remains virtually debt-free and is committed to a balanced approach to capital allocation, including stock buybacks and strategic acquisitions [7] Management's Comments on Operating Environment and Future Outlook - Management expressed optimism about the prospects for growth, particularly with the ongoing development of the Navigate platform and the positive feedback from customers [19][20] - There are currently no immediate project opportunities from severe weather events, but the company is prepared to respond as needed [18] Other Important Information - For the six months ended December 31, 2025, net income decreased by approximately 33% to $6.6 million on revenues of $458.8 million [12] - Adjusted EBITDA for the six months ended December 31, 2025, was reported at $18.6 million, a decrease of 13.5% compared to the prior year [13] Q&A Session Summary Question: Can you discuss the current demand environment and any project work from severe weather? - Management noted a generally bullish sentiment with some improvement in demand, although international imports remain soft. They are monitoring the impact of tightening capacity on margins [16][17] Question: Should we expect any project work from severe weather? - Currently, there are no projects on the books, but the company is prepared to respond to natural disasters as they occur [18] Question: How much revenue is expected from Navigate this year? - Management refrained from providing specific revenue numbers but highlighted the growing interest from vendors as they onboard onto the platform, indicating a compounding effect on growth [19][20]