Malibu Boats (MBUU)
NASDAQ:MBUU
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Earnings Data
Report Date
Aug 27, 2026TBA (Confirmed)
Period Ending
2026 (Q4)Consensus EPS Forecast
0.75Last Year’s EPS
0.42Same Quarter Last Year
Based on 1 Analysts Ratings
Earnings Call Summary
Earnings Call Sentiment|Positive
The call presents a constructive view: the legacy business outperformed guidance, ASPs and adjusted EBITDA were solid, centralized sourcing drove sequential gross margin improvement, and the Saxdor acquisition materially expands the addressable market with high‑ASP product and favorable demographics. Offsetting risks include a meaningful intentional decline in legacy unit shipments, year‑over‑year gross margin compression driven by fixed cost deleverage and higher input costs, a GAAP loss from acquisition/integration expenses, and near‑term modeling complexity from Saxdor’s seasonality and FX exposure. Overall, the positives from margin recovery, strong cash generation, conservative leverage and a strategic acquisition outweigh the near‑term headwinds and one‑time costs.Company Guidance
Revenue Beat and Guidance Outperformance
Consolidated net sales rose 3.1% to $235.7M (includes $23.1M from Saxdor). Legacy net sales were $212.6M, above guidance of $198M–$202M.
High Average Selling Price (ASP) Expansion
Legacy consolidated net sales per unit increased 12.1% to $179,000, driven by favorable model and segment mix and price increases. Saxdor's ASP (~$350,000) is expected to lift future net sales per unit.
Adjusted EBITDA and Margin Results
Adjusted EBITDA was $22.7M with a 9.6% adjusted EBITDA margin; approximately $1.4M of that was Saxdor's ~1-month contribution.
Sequential Gross Margin Improvement from Cost Initiatives
Gross margin expanded 420 basis points sequentially from Q2 to 17.5% as centralized sourcing and inventory cost rollover began benefiting results.
Strong Cash Flow and Conservative Leverage
Q3 free cash flow was $16M with $5.9M of capex. Cash was ~$50.2M and long-term debt $165M; pro forma net leverage ≈1.5x trailing 12‑month adjusted EBITDA, well below the 2.5x target.
Strategic Acquisition of Saxdor and Integration Progress
Closed Saxdor on March 2; acquisition adds a younger, affluent customer demographic (avg. HH income ~ $375k), European manufacturing footprint, and immediate order momentum (e.g., 460 GTC production effectively sold out). Q4 Saxdor guidance: $57M–$59M revenue and 10%–11% adjusted EBITDA margin.
Product Innovation and Third-Party Recognition
Launched 11 new models over the past year (including Pursuit DC 286 and Pathfinder 2800 Hybrid) and received NMMA Customer Satisfaction Index awards across 5 brands, underscoring product quality and customer experience.
Capital Allocation Discipline
Issued ~1.5M shares as partial consideration for Saxdor (VWAP $30.98; GAAP value recorded $27.37) and repurchased ~492k shares at $26.24 average. $70M repurchase authorization remains available.
MBUU Earnings History
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MBUU Earnings-Related Price Changes
Report Date | Price 1 Day Before | Price 1 Day After | Percentage Change |
|---|---|---|---|
May 07, 2026 | $25.40 | $30.09 | +18.46% |
Feb 05, 2026 | $34.61 | $30.71 | -11.27% |
Oct 30, 2025 | $32.57 | $28.23 | -13.33% |
Aug 28, 2025 | $39.52 | $32.80 | -17.00% |
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FAQ
When does Malibu Boats (MBUU) report earnings?
Malibu Boats (MBUU) is schdueled to report earning on Aug 27, 2026, TBA (Confirmed).
What is Malibu Boats (MBUU) earnings time?
Malibu Boats (MBUU) earnings time is at Aug 27, 2026, TBA (Confirmed).
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What is MBUU EPS forecast?
MBUU EPS forecast for the fiscal quarter 2026 (Q4) is 0.75.