Citi analyst James Hardiman maintained a Buy rating on Marinemax today and set a price target of $30.00.
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James Hardiman has given his Buy rating due to a combination of factors, despite the recent challenges faced by Marinemax. The company’s fourth-quarter performance was mostly in line with expectations, although the guidance for fiscal year 2026 was lower than anticipated, which initially impacted the stock negatively. However, management’s positive commentary on the Ft. Lauderdale Boat Show and the same-store sales growth in October provided some optimism.
Furthermore, while the earnings per share for the fourth quarter were a loss, they were better than the market’s expectations, primarily due to favorable tax outcomes. Although adjusted EBITDA fell short of expectations, revenue and gross margins exceeded forecasts. Despite the conservative guidance for FY26, the potential for improvement and the expected share price return of 27.8% underpin the Buy rating, with a revised price target of $30.