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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.

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  • 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 Sea’s Q2 Earnings Call

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Sea’s second quarter results were well received by the market, reflecting significant momentum in its core businesses. Management attributed the strong revenue growth to Shopee’s increased order frequency and buyer engagement, as well as expanding digital financial services. CEO Forrest Li highlighted that “all 3 of our businesses have delivered robust healthy growth,” citing Shopee’s continued leadership in Asia and Brazil and improved profitability across segments. Shopee’s advancements in advertising technology and logistics, alongside Garena’s sustained user base for Free Fire, were called out as central to the quarter’s performance.

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Sea (SE) Q2 CY2025 Highlights:

  • Revenue: $5.26 billion vs analyst estimates of $5.01 billion (31.6% year-on-year growth, 5% beat)
  • Adjusted EPS: $0.84 vs analyst expectations of $0.88 (4.2% miss)
  • Adjusted EBITDA: $829.2 million vs analyst estimates of $794 million (15.8% margin, 4.4% beat)
  • Operating Margin: 9.3%, up from 2.1% in the same quarter last year
  • Paying Users: 61.8 million, up 9.3 million year on year
  • Market Capitalization: $104.9 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 From Sea’s Q2 Earnings Call

  • Pang Vittayaamnuaykoon (Goldman Sachs) asked if the strong e-commerce growth would lead to revised full-year guidance. CFO Tony Hou confirmed current momentum should continue, with full-year growth “better than what we shared before.”

  • Piyush Choudhary (HSBC) inquired about the Shopee VIP program’s scalability and cost implications. Hou responded that while there is early-stage investment, long-term cost impact should be limited, and VIP expansion should support higher profitability.

  • Alicia Yap (Citigroup) questioned competitive threats in Brazil from new entrants and higher-ticket items. Hou stated that newcomers remain small players due to tax structure and Shopee’s focus on logistics and pricing keeps it well-positioned.

  • Divya Kothiyal (Morgan Stanley) asked about take rate upside and seller response to increased commissions. Hou noted that seller response has been reasonable and that take rates could continue to rise due to ongoing ad tech improvements.

  • Thomas Chong (Jefferies) requested updates on new games and AI’s impact on gaming. CEO Forrest Li said new titles are still in early stages but highlighted AI’s role in increasing development efficiency and enhancing gamer engagement.

Catalysts in Upcoming Quarters

In the coming quarters, the StockStory team will be watching (1) the adoption and expansion of Shopee’s VIP membership and instant delivery services across new markets, (2) Sea Money’s continued growth in digital lending and its penetration in Brazil and other emerging markets, and (3) further evidence that AI-powered advertising and content tools can drive incremental engagement and monetization. Progress in Garena’s content pipeline and the impact of new collaborations will also be key markers of execution.

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