Daily Briefs

• An accelerated return of capital looks unavoidable. IDT has a net cash balance sheet yet generates substantial cash every quarter.
• Traditional business is “adding” ice. Investors (including me) view the traditional telecom business as a “melting ice cube,” but IDT’s CFO says the business might start “adding ice.” Key areas of strength include IDT Digital and Mobile Top Up.
• Spin-offs aren’t imminent. NRS is performing incredibly well, but IDT’s CEO doesn’t see a spin-off happening until the business is generating $100MM of EBITDA.

• Chemed Corporation’s third-quarter 2024 earnings present a mixed performance across its two primary business segments: VITAS Healthcare and Roto-Rooter.
• The company reports strong performance from VITAS, while Roto-Rooter is facing challenges.
• VITAS Healthcare displayed robust growth in the quarter, primarily driven by increased admissions and the successful acquisition of Covenant Health.

• Toll Brothers, a prominent luxury homebuilder, delivered a robust performance in the fourth quarter of fiscal 2024, demonstrating resilience and adaptability amidst external challenges.
• The company’s financial results were highlighted by a significant increase in home deliveries and sales revenues.
• It delivered 3,431 homes, marking a year-over-year increase of 25% in unit delivery and a 10% rise in revenue, totaling $3.3 billion.

• Confluent’s third quarter 2024 financial results reveal a blend of positives and negatives for investors.
• The company demonstrated strong subscription revenue growth, particularly in its cloud operations, but some broader business challenges warrant careful consideration.
• On the positive side, Confluent reported a significant year-over-year subscription revenue increase of 27%, totaling $240 million, with Confluent Cloud revenue growing even more impressively by 42% to $130 million.

• General Electric (GE) Aerospace showcased a robust performance in its Q3 2024 earnings, underscored by substantial growth in orders, revenue, and operating profit, while also facing challenges in specific segments.
• Positively, GE Aerospace reported a significant 28% increase in orders, driven by heightened demand.
• Revenues rose by 6%, which, coupled with a 14% uplift in operating profit and a 25% increase in adjusted EPS, highlighted strong operational performance.

• Targa Resources Corp. has demonstrated a robust performance during the third quarter of 2024, with record volumes and adjusted EBITDA, suggesting a significant growth trajectory.
• The company’s strategic positioning in volatile markets, a strong Permian Basin presence, and a focus on fee-based or fee floor contracts, primarily in the Gathering and Processing (G&P) segments, have mitigated exposure to commodity price downturns.
• Notably, Targa has invested in long-term growth by expanding its infrastructure and capacity through key projects, such as the construction of new processing plants and sour gas treating facilities in the Permian Delaware Basin, expected to be operational by the upcoming years.

• Aspen Aerogels, Inc. is a leading company in high-performance aerogel technology, specializing in thermal management solutions for industries like electric vehicles, energy infrastructure, and sustainable building insulation.
• Their PyroThin® insulation product is popular in the EV sector due to its ability to enhance battery safety and performance.
• Founded in 2001 and headquartered in Massachusetts, Aspen has seen significant revenue growth and market expansion, with a market cap of $1.6 billion in Q3 2024, positioning them for further growth in the energy-efficient sectors they serve.

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• Boise Cascade Company reported its third-quarter financial results for 2024, highlighting the challenges and opportunities it faces within the U.S. construction materials sector.
• Overall, the company’s performance demonstrates resilience in a complex economic environment, with specific insights into the operations of its Wood Products and Building Materials Distribution (BMD) segments.
• Baptista Research looks to evaluate the different factors that could influence the company’s price in the near future and attempts to carry out an independent valuation of the company using a Discounted Cash Flow (DCF) methodology.

• ACI Worldwide Inc. recently reported its third quarter financial results for 2024, demonstrating both strengths and challenges within its business operations.
• During the quarter, the company showcased a notable 24% increase in total revenue year-over-year, driven by strategic efforts to accelerate contract signings, including both renewals and new contracts.
• This allowed ACI Worldwide to recognize new contract revenues upon signing, setting a promising foundation for their financial outlook for the remainder of 2024 and beyond.

• Plug Power has demonstrated robust growth in its core markets, particularly in its hydrogen production infrastructure and PEM electrolyzer technologies.
• In the latest quarter, Plug Power reported revenue of $173.7 million, driven by strong demand for its solutions, especially in electrolyzer and hydrogen infrastructure.
• Additionally, the company has made significant strides in operational efficiency, as evidenced by a 37% increase in gross margins quarter-over-quarter and a 27% reduction in cash burn.