Boyd Group Services Inc (BYDGF) Q1 2025 Earnings Call Highlights: Navigating Challenges with ...
  • Revenue: $778.3 million, a 1% increase compared to the same period of 2024.

  • Same-Store Sales: Declined by 2.8%, excluding foreign exchange.

  • Gross Margin: 46.2%, up from 44.8% in the same period of 2024.

  • Operating Expenses: $278.7 million or 35.8% of sales, compared to $270.9 million or 34.4% of sales in 2024.

  • Adjusted EBITDA: $80.5 million, a decrease of 1.4% from the same period of 2024.

  • Net Loss: $2.6 million compared to net earnings of $8.4 million in 2024.

  • Adjusted Net Earnings: $2.2 million or $0.10 per share, down from $9.4 million or $0.44 per share in 2024.

  • Total Debt Net of Cash: $1.3 billion, increased due to acquisition activity and other investments.

  • New Locations: 58 new locations contributing $20.4 million in incremental sales.

Release Date: May 14, 2025

For the complete transcript of the earnings call, please refer to the full earnings call transcript.

Positive Points

  • Boyd Group Services Inc (BYDGF) achieved a gross margin increase to 46.2% in Q1 2025, up from 44.8% in the same period of 2024.

  • The company reported a 1% increase in sales to $778.3 million, driven by $20.4 million in incremental sales from 58 new locations.

  • Project 360 is showing early signs of success, with a new indirect staffing model expected to save approximately $30 million annually.

  • Boyd Group Services Inc (BYDGF) continues to outperform the industry, gaining market share despite a challenging environment.

  • The company is on track with its five-year growth plan, aiming to grow revenue to $5 billion and double adjusted EBITDA to $700 million by 2029.

Negative Points

  • Same-store sales declined by 2.8% in Q1 2025, reflecting a challenging market environment.

  • Net loss for Q1 2025 was $2.6 million, compared to net earnings of $8.4 million in the same period of 2024.

  • Operating expenses increased to $278.7 million, or 35.8% of sales, negatively impacting profitability.

  • Adjusted EBITDA decreased by 1.4% to $80.5 million, primarily due to a decline in same-store sales and lower contributions from new locations.

  • Total debt net of cash increased to $1.3 billion, driven by acquisition activity and other investments, raising concerns about leverage.

Q & A Highlights

Q: Can you elaborate on the same-store sales estimate and how production days fit into your guidance? A: Jeff Murray, Executive Vice-President & Chief Financial Officer, explained that same-store sales have been stubbornly in the small single-digit down range. The first quarter had one fewer production day, and on a days-adjusted basis, same-store sales would be closer to 1.2% versus the reported 2.8%.