IDT Corporation (IDT) Q2 2026 Earnings Call Transcript
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Overview
The earnings call highlights strong growth in key segments like NRS and Fintech, with optimistic guidance for future expansion. The company is on track for increased share buybacks and dividends, enhancing shareholder value. While there are some concerns about SG&A expenses and a lack of clarity on MarketSpark, the overall sentiment is positive due to strong financial performance and strategic growth initiatives.
Key Financial Performance
NRS recurring revenue Grew year-over-year, driven by large increases in Merchant Services and SaaS fee revenues. Broader market softening in CPM rates in certain advertising segments offset gains.
BOSS Money digital channel transactions Increased 17% year-over-year. Growth driven by customer migration from lower-margin retail channel to higher-margin digital channel due to new federal remittance tax.
net2phone adjusted EBITDA Increased 37% year-over-year to $3.9 million. Growth attributed to strengthening gross margins, operating leverage, and favorable foreign exchange rates.
Traditional Communications adjusted EBITDA Contributed $19 million in Q2, a decrease from the year-ago quarter but stable compared to the prior two quarters. Revenue declined by double digits, but gross profit remained steady due to improved unit economics in international prepaid calling plans.
Fintech segment gross profit Increased by $0.15 million in Q2. Growth driven by higher-margin digital channel transactions, cost advantages from scaling, better terms with payout agents, and AI integration in back-office operations. Adjusted EBITDA increased 44% year-over-year.
Shareholder returns $15 million allocated to stock repurchases in the first 6 months of fiscal '26, on track to exceed prior years' rates. Dividend increased by 17% to $0.28 per year, marking the second consecutive year of increases.
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Operating Highlights
AI Offerings: Positive customer reviews and increased spend. A new offering, agentic AI, is being readied, integrated with unified communications targeting small and medium businesses.
Digital Channel Growth: BOSS Money's digital channel transactions increased 17% year-over-year, driven by a shift from retail to digital channels due to a new federal remittance tax.
Merchant Services and SaaS Growth: NRS recurring revenue grew year-over-year, driven by increases in Merchant Services and SaaS fee revenues. Progress made on delivery partnerships and offerings for retailer verticals.
Cost Efficiencies in Money Transfer: Achieved cost advantages by negotiating better terms with payout agents and integrating AI into back-office operations.
Shareholder Returns: Increased annual dividend by 17% to $0.28 per year and repurchased $15 million in stock in the first 6 months of fiscal 2026.
Guidance Revision: Raised consolidated adjusted EBITDA guidance for fiscal 2026 to $147 million-$149 million, reflecting a $5 million increase from initial guidance.
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Risk or Challenges
Advertising & Data: Decreases in CPM rates pressured revenues, leading to lower-than-expected results.
Federal Remittance Tax: The new tax has impacted the remittance industry, particularly transactions originated at retailer agents, though it has accelerated a shift to higher-margin digital channels.
Traditional Communications: Revenue is declining by double digits, though gross profit has remained steady. The decline in revenue is expected to continue.
Advertising Market Softening: Broader market softening in CPM rates in certain advertising segments has offset gains in Merchant Services and SaaS fee revenue.
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Guidance & Outlook
Consolidated Adjusted EBITDA Guidance: IDT raised its consolidated adjusted EBITDA guidance for fiscal '26 from the $141 million to $145 million range to $147 million to $149 million, reflecting a $5 million increase at the midpoint and a 12% increase compared to fiscal 2025 actuals.
net2phone Adjusted EBITDA Growth: The adjusted EBITDA for net2phone increased by 37% year-over-year to $3.9 million in the second quarter. For the remainder of the fiscal year, the growth rate is expected to moderate due to increased investment in growth initiatives.
BOSS Money Digital Channel Growth: Higher margin digital channel transactions increased by 17% year-over-year, driven by federal immigration policies and a new federal tax on remittances. This trend is expected to continue, benefiting IDT's margins.
Traditional Communications Segment Outlook: Revenue is expected to decline by double digits, but gross profit is anticipated to remain steady. Adjusted EBITDA for this segment declined by just 3.5% in the first 6 months of the year, a lower rate of decline than originally expected.
NRS Growth Expectations: Merchant Services and SaaS fee revenue outperformed expectations, but broader market softening in CPM rates offset gains. Adjusted EBITDA is on track to achieve the forecast range of 20% to 25% growth for fiscal '26.
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Shareholder Return Plan
Annual Dividend Increase: The Board has increased the annual dividend by 17% to $0.28 per year.
Consecutive Dividend Increases: This marks the second consecutive year of dividend increases.
Future Dividend Outlook: The company hopes and expects to continue increasing the dividend in the years ahead.
Share Buyback Program: $15 million of stock repurchases were made in the first 6 months of fiscal 2026, putting the company on track to exceed the rate of share buybacks compared to preceding years.
Historical Share Buybacks: $18 million was allocated to share repurchases in fiscal 2025 and $11 million in fiscal 2024.
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Key Q&A
Q:Why hasn't the NRS monthly report been released this year?
A:The CEO, Samuel Jonas, was unsure and stated he would need to check. The CFO, Marcelo Fischer, mentioned it would likely be released tomorrow or the day after.
Q:Why did SG&A expenses increase and advertisement spending pick up compared to the last quarter?
A:The CEO attributed the increase to three factors: (1) the launch of a new product within NRS, which involved preemptive hiring; (2) a higher percentage of sales through resellers, which led to increased costs; and (3) a need for closer monitoring of expenses.
Q:What are the dynamics and opportunities being worked on for NRS?
A:The CEO mentioned efforts to increase advertising sales despite challenges, such as the loss of a long-term partner. He expressed optimism about connecting data with ads to drive future growth, though it has not yet significantly contributed to volume.
Q:What caused the revenue decrease for BOSS Money quarter-over-quarter, and how are immigrant communities adapting to the tax transition?
A:The CEO noted weaker-than-expected performance in November and December but a strong recovery in January and subsequent months. The CFO highlighted a significant increase in digital transactions since the remittance tax implementation, with some retail customers migrating to digital and new customers being acquired. The shift to digital is still being evaluated, but early results are positive.
Q:What is the plan for the minority stake in MarketSpark?
A:The CEO declined to comment, citing his position as a Board member and the need for authorization to discuss the business. The CFO confirmed the company holds a minority stake.
Q:Are there updates on M&A plans and ongoing conversations?
A:The CEO stated there are no updates at this time.
Q:What trends are being observed in the single-store operator and convenience bodega market?
A:The CFO noted that economic factors like inflation and customer affordability have a greater impact than immigration policies. Retailers in the NRS network continue to grow at healthy rates.
Q:What is the competitive landscape for BOSS Money, and how is the company positioning itself?
A:The CEO acknowledged strong competition from traditional and digital-first players but emphasized the quality of BOSS Money's app, competitive pricing, and customer experience. The company is increasing spending on customer acquisition due to its success in attracting and retaining users. The CFO added that while digital revenues are lower than retail, digital net margins are higher, contributing to EBITDA growth.
Q:What is the approach to capital allocation, including the recent $15 million buyback?
A:The CEO indicated a preference for maintaining a strong cash position for potential acquisitions while continuing opportunistic share buybacks and increasing dividends. The businesses are highly cash-generative.
Q:Review of Unclear Management Responses
A:The CEO avoided providing a direct answer regarding the plans for MarketSpark, citing his position as a Board member and the need for authorization to discuss the business.
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IDT Corporation (IDT) Q2 2026 Earnings Call Transcript
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The earnings call highlights strong growth in key segments like NRS and Fintech, with optimistic guidance for future expansion. The company is on track for increased share buybacks and dividends, enhancing shareholder value. While there are some concerns about SG&A expenses and a lack of clarity on MarketSpark, the overall sentiment is positive due to strong financial performance and strategic growth initiatives.
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