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    Christopher Sakai

    Research Analyst at Singular Research

    Christopher Sakai is Director of Research at Singular Research, specializing in equity analysis across the general sector with coverage of publicly traded companies including Olympic Steel and others. With a track record that includes a 2.91-star ranking on TipRanks and coverage of 15 stocks with a notable success rate of 45.95%, Sakai has demonstrated consistent analytical performance. He began his analyst career at CitizensTrust, then spent five years at One Capital Management before joining Singular Research in 2019, where he has been for over six years. Sakai holds the CFA charter alongside advanced degrees in Economics, Management, and Business Administration, reflecting his substantial professional credentials.

    Christopher Sakai's questions to Mistras Group (MG) leadership

    Christopher Sakai's questions to Mistras Group (MG) leadership • Q2 2025

    Question

    Christopher Sakai of Singular Research questioned the sustainability of the quarter's significant gross profit margin improvement. He also asked about the expected benefits from the new ERP system in the second half, particularly concerning unbilled receivables, and sought clarity on the outlook for reorganization costs for the remainder of the year.

    Answer

    CEO Natalia Shuman attributed the 200 basis point gross margin expansion to diversification into higher-margin businesses and operational efficiencies, stating she expects the improved margin level to be largely sustainable. CFO Edward Prajzner explained that while the new ERP system caused a temporary Q2 buildup in receivables, he is confident that cash flow will improve significantly in the second half as the company overcomes the learning curve. Both executives indicated that while cost calibration is an ongoing effort, major reorganization costs are not expected in the second half, and the charges will moderate significantly from H1 levels.

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    Christopher Sakai's questions to OLYMPIC STEEL (ZEUS) leadership

    Christopher Sakai's questions to OLYMPIC STEEL (ZEUS) leadership • Q2 2025

    Question

    Christopher Sakai of Singular Research inquired about the initiatives behind the Carbon Flat gross margin improvement, the outlook for operating expenses, the pricing forecast for hot-rolled steel, and the potential demand impact from foreign investment related to tariff deals.

    Answer

    CFO Richard Manson explained that the Carbon Flat margin improvement was due to a combination of favorable index pricing, a better product mix, a focus on fabrication, and strong performance from end-product companies. He expects operating expenses to decline in Q3, in line with seasonally lower volumes. President & COO Andrew Greiff anticipates price stability for hot-rolled steel in the second half, barring any changes to tariffs. Greiff also commented that while it's too early to gauge the impact of foreign investment deals, any increase in U.S. manufacturing is a long-term positive.

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    Christopher Sakai's questions to QUINSTREET (QNST) leadership

    Christopher Sakai's questions to QUINSTREET (QNST) leadership • Q3 2025

    Question

    Christopher Sakai questioned whether the sequential decline in Auto Insurance was linked to tariffs and asked about the outlook for the remainder of the year. He also inquired about early signs of success in other new client segments or verticals.

    Answer

    CEO Doug Valenti clarified that the sequential decline was due to the prior quarter's unusual strength, not tariffs. He explained that tariff uncertainty is causing carriers to delay spending ramps rather than cut current budgets. He then highlighted strong momentum in new areas, including triple-digit growth in products for the insurance agency market, expansion into new trades in Home Services, and a roadmap to broaden offerings in Personal Loans.

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    Christopher Sakai's questions to Information Services Group (III) leadership

    Christopher Sakai's questions to Information Services Group (III) leadership • Q3 2024

    Question

    Christopher Sakai asked for more insight into the specific challenges in Europe and Asia Pacific, the adoption progress of ISG Tango in those regions, and the company's plan to maintain or grow the maturing sourcing advisory market.

    Answer

    CEO Michael P. Connors attributed the Asia Pacific slowdown to reduced Australian government spending ahead of an election and noted Europe's difficult discretionary spending environment will likely lag the U.S. recovery. He confirmed ISG Tango is used globally and its growth contributes to margin expansion. Connors stated ISG maintains its #1 position in sourcing through innovation, data, and deep client relationships, which allows it to continue growing its market share.

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    Christopher Sakai's questions to Bit Digital (BTBT) leadership

    Christopher Sakai's questions to Bit Digital (BTBT) leadership • Q2 2024

    Question

    Christopher Sakai asked if the focus on HPC represents a strategic shift away from Bitcoin mining and inquired about potential bottlenecks to onboarding new HPC clients and the outlook for the 2025 customer pipeline.

    Answer

    CEO Samir Tabar confirmed the move into HPC is a significant strategic decision, positioning the company to capitalize on a high-growth sector with more predictable cash flows than Bitcoin mining. He emphasized that Bit Digital's ability to leverage multiple levers (mining, staking, HPC) is a key advantage. Tabar identified the primary bottleneck to date as internal bandwidth and manpower, which is now being addressed by hiring a dedicated sales team. He expressed strong optimism for the HPC pipeline for the rest of the year and into 2025, citing a large number of reverse inquiries and the company's global reach.

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    Christopher Sakai's questions to Nextech3D.AI (NEXCF) leadership

    Christopher Sakai's questions to Nextech3D.AI (NEXCF) leadership • Q2 2023

    Question

    Speaking on behalf of Christopher Sakai from Singular Research, an analyst asked for details on the complexity mix of 3D models delivered and whether this trend was evolving. He also questioned the reasons behind the recent decrease in selling and marketing expenses and if this reduction was sustainable.

    Answer

    CEO Evan Gappelberg explained that the model mix has been steady, with approximately 50-60% of models being in the complex categories. He attributed the lower selling and marketing costs to the company's deep relationship with its largest customer, Amazon, which reduces the need for broad customer acquisition efforts. Gappelberg confirmed this trend is expected to continue in the short term.

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    Christopher Sakai's questions to Nextech3D.AI (NEXCF) leadership • Q4 2022

    Question

    A representative for Christopher Sakai of Singular Research asked about Q4 gross margins, the slower technology service revenue growth in Q4, guidance for 2023 revenue and margins, and the drivers behind the significant decline in sales and marketing expenses from 2021 to 2022.

    Answer

    CEO Evan Gappelberg reiterated that 2022 is not indicative of 2023's potential. CFO Andrew Chan clarified that Q4 growth was 14%, impacted by holiday season complexities. Gappelberg projected a 'breakout year' for 2023 with accelerating sequential growth and expanding margins driven by AI. He explained that the 2021 vs. 2022 expense decline was due to the complete divestment of legacy businesses, representing a 'complete reboot' of the company's focus toward high-margin technology.

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