Quest Resource Holding Earnings Call Transcripts
Fiscal Year 2025
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Q4 2025 saw a 16% revenue decline year-over-year due to industrial sector weakness and a divestiture, but operational improvements and cost reductions drove efficiencies. Debt was reduced by 16.4% for the year, and the company expects improved gross profit and continued margin pressure in 2026.
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Q3 saw sequential revenue and gross profit growth, driven by operational improvements and new client wins, despite a tough macro environment. Cash generation improved, debt was reduced, and SG&A declined, with further cost reductions and margin pressures expected in Q4.
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Q2 saw revenue decline due to divestitures and industrial weakness, but operational improvements drove higher gross profit and strong cash flow. Debt reduction remains a priority, with further gains expected as new client wins and process optimizations take hold.
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Q1 revenue and gross profit declined year-over-year due to client attrition and lower industrial volumes, but operational changes and cost reductions are expected to drive sequential improvements. Debt was reduced, and efficiency initiatives are underway, with top and bottom-line growth anticipated for 2025.
Fiscal Year 2024
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Record new client wins and pipeline growth were offset by onboarding costs, system transitions, and industrial market softness, leading to lower margins and profits. Leadership changes, cost reductions, and a focus on operational excellence are expected to drive top and bottom-line growth in 2025.
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A national waste solutions provider leverages an asset-light model, advanced technology, and a broad vendor network to serve large, diversified clients. Recent growth includes record new customer additions, improved operating leverage, and a focus on gross profit dollars amid rising regulatory and sustainability demands.
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Revenue grew 3.3% year-over-year to $72.8 million, but gross profit declined due to higher costs, billing credits, and industrial sector headwinds. Record new client wins and technology investments position the company for future growth, with cost and margin improvements expected in coming quarters.
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A national waste solutions provider leverages an asset-light, tech-enabled model to serve diverse B2B clients, focusing on sustainability, regulatory compliance, and operational efficiency. Growth is driven by expanding services, new client wins, and automation, with low client churn and strong industry tailwinds.
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Q2 saw over $5M in EBITDA, stable gross profit, and a 2% revenue decline year-over-year, offset by strong new client wins and expansions. Technology investments and efficiency gains are expected to drive double-digit gross profit growth and margin expansion in 2024.