First Commonwealth FinancialNYSE: FCF

Shareholder dilution is likely to continue for some time in order to improve the debt situation. But revenue growth, customer growth and FCF are all on a positive trajectory. And a positive FCF, I think, would improve sentiment and lead to a multiple re-rating.

First Commonwealth Financial Corporation (NYSE:FCF ) Q3 2024 Earnings Conference Call October 30, 2024 2:00 PM ET Company Participants Ryan Thomas - VP, Finance & IR Thomas Michael Price - President & CEO James Reske – CFO Jane Grebenc - Bank President & CRO Brian Sohocki - Chief Credit Officer Mike McCuen - Chief Lending Officer Conference Call Participants Daniel Tamayo - Raymond James Karl Shepard – RBC Capital Markets Kelly Motta – KBW Matthew Breese – Stephens Frank Schiraldi - Piper Sandler Manuel Navas - D.A. Davidson Daniel Cardenas - Janney Montgomery Scott Operator Thank you for standing by and welcome to the First Commonwealth Financial Corporation Third Quarter 2024 Earnings Release Conference Call.

Although the revenue and EPS for First Commonwealth Financial (FCF) give a sense of how its business performed in the quarter ended September 2024, it might be worth considering how some key metrics compare with Wall Street estimates and the year-ago numbers.

First Commonwealth Financial (FCF) came out with quarterly earnings of $0.31 per share, missing the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $0.36 per share. This compares to earnings of $0.39 per share a year ago.

INDIANA, Pa., Oct. 29, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- First Commonwealth Financial Corporation (NYSE: FCF) today announced financial results for the third quarter of 2024.

Q3 results previewed weaker as refining margins seen down 66% from Q2. Also factoring in lower liquids prices and weaker trading, we estimate Q3 CFO down 8% q/q. Yet, we remain highly positive on Total's midterm outlook with mgmt guiding for ~7% FCF/sh CAGR through 2030, materially above Shell and BP. This is supported by Integrated Power becoming FCF-positive by 2028 and production growing at ~3% annually, potentially making Total the largest European major by the end of the decade.

INDIANA, Pa., Oct. 15, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- First Commonwealth Financial Corporation (NYSE: FCF) announced today that it will host a conference call on Wednesday, October 30, 2024 at 2:00 p.m. Eastern Time to discuss financial results for the quarter ended September 30, 2024. The call will be hosted by T. Michael Price, President and Chief Executive Officer. He will be joined by James R. Reske, Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer, Jane Grebenc, Executive Vice President and Chief Revenue Officer and Brian J. Sohocki, Executive Vice President and Chief Credit Officer. First Commonwealth will issue a press release reporting its Third Quarter 2024 financial results after the market closes on Tuesday, October 29, 2024.

Central Garden & Pet Company reported a 3% YoY sales decline in 3Q24, with gross margins improving but operating and net incomes declining. The company's revenue outlook remains weak due to poor consumer sentiment, unfavorable weather, softer pet adoptions, and macroeconomic pressures. The Cost & Simplicity program has yet to significantly improve financials, with operating costs remaining elevated despite some margin improvements.

I'm upgrading Petrobras back to "Buy" due to higher-than-expected FCF yield and business resilience despite struggling commodities markets. Q2 results show increased net revenues, strong cash flow, and operational efficiency, with notable production and refining achievements. Petrobras maintains low-cost production and high FCF yields, supported by unique pre-salt assets and strategic investments in exploration and renewable energy.