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For more than 30 years, Cabling Installation & Maintenance has provided useful, practical information to professionals responsible for the specification, design, installation and management of structured cabling systems serving enterprise, data center and other environments. These professionals are challenged to stay informed of constantly evolving standards, system-design and installation approaches, product and system capabilities, technologies, as well as applications that rely on high-performance structured cabling systems. Our editors synthesize these complex issues into multiple information products. This portfolio of information products provides concrete detail that improves the efficiency of day-to-day operations, and equips cabling professionals with the perspective that enables strategic planning for networks’ optimum long-term performance.

Throughout our annual magazine, weekly email newsletters and 24/7/365 website, Cabling Installation & Maintenance digs into the essential topics our audience focuses on:

  • Design, Installation and Testing: We explain the bottom-up design of cabling systems, from case histories of actual projects to solutions for specific problems or aspects of the design process. We also look at specific installations using a case-history approach to highlight challenging problems, solutions and unique features. Additionally, we examine evolving test-and-measurement technologies and techniques designed to address the standards-governed and practical-use performance requirements of cabling systems.
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5 Revealing Analyst Questions From Sonos’s Q1 Earnings Call

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Sonos’ second quarter results were well received by the market, with revenue coming in above Wall Street expectations and year-over-year sales growth driven by strong demand for home theater products and successful promotional campaigns. Management attributed the performance to disciplined cost reduction, software reliability improvements, and early momentum from targeted pricing moves. Interim CEO Tom Conrad noted, “We delivered a solid second quarter with revenue up 3% year-over-year and adjusted EBITDA increasing by $33 million, driven by a combination of strong gross margin and disciplined execution on our restructuring.”

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Sonos (SONO) Q1 CY2025 Highlights:

  • Revenue: $259.8 million vs analyst estimates of $255.1 million (2.8% year-on-year growth, 1.8% beat)
  • Adjusted EPS: -$0.18 vs analyst expectations of -$0.15 (24.1% miss)
  • Operating Margin: -23.6%, up from -28.1% in the same quarter last year
  • Market Capitalization: $1.35 billion

While we enjoy listening to the management's commentary, our favorite part of earnings calls are the analyst questions. Those are unscripted and can often highlight topics that management teams would rather avoid or topics where the answer is complicated. Here is what has caught our attention.

Our Top 5 Analyst Questions Sonos’s Q1 Earnings Call

  • Steven Frankel (Rosenblatt Securities) asked about Sonos’ channel inventory strategy amid tariff uncertainty. CFO Saori Casey explained that the company is coordinating closely with partners to time inventory flows and balance pricing strategies in response to tariff changes.
  • Frankel (Rosenblatt Securities) also inquired about the conclusion of the IKEA partnership. Interim CEO Tom Conrad said the decision reflects a sharpened focus on core experiences and direct control of the Sonos ecosystem.
  • Frankel (Rosenblatt Securities) followed up on efforts to repair relationships with installer partners. Conrad reported improved product reliability and positive customer feedback, indicating progress in restoring trust.
  • Logan Katzman (Raymond James) questioned whether tariffs have impacted demand or pulled forward purchases. Casey stated no material demand changes have been observed so far, but the company is monitoring the situation closely.
  • Erik Woodring (Morgan Stanley) requested clarification on Sonos’ current tariff exposure by manufacturing location. Conrad responded that almost all U.S.-bound production now comes from Vietnam and Malaysia, minimizing exposure to China-specific tariffs.

Catalysts in Upcoming Quarters

In the coming quarters, the StockStory team will be watching (1) how effectively Sonos manages tariff costs and supply chain flexibility, (2) the pace of software and hardware product updates—especially in the home theater segment, and (3) sustained double-digit growth in targeted international markets. Progress on these fronts will help clarify Sonos’ ability to achieve profitable growth amid external uncertainties.

Sonos currently trades at $10.96, up from $8.96 just before the earnings. Is the company at an inflection point that warrants a buy or sell? Find out in our full research report (it’s free).

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