Callaway Golf Company (CALY)
NYSE:CALY
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Rating:60Neutral
Price Target:
$18.00
▲(17.19% Upside)
Action:Reiterated
Date:06/02/26
The score reflects a recovery profile: improving cash generation and deleveraging support the fundamentals, and the latest earnings call included raised guidance and better margin outlook. These positives are tempered by a sharp TTM revenue decline, still-thin operating profitability, and an expensive P/E multiple despite a high dividend yield.
Positive Factors
Improved cash generation
Sustained positive operating cash flow and solid free cash flow in 2025 and the trailing twelve months indicate the company now converts revenue into cash reliably. This durable cash generation lowers refinancing risk, funds buybacks and debt paydowns, and supports reinvestment even if near-term earnings are volatile.
Negative Factors
Sharp revenue decline and thin margins
A notable trailing revenue decline coupled with very thin operating margins leaves limited cushion against demand softness or cost shocks. Profitability has been volatile historically; until revenue trends and margins stabilize, downside from cyclical weakness or competitive pricing could quickly erode cash flow and returns.
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Positive Factors
Negative Factors
Improved cash generation
Sustained positive operating cash flow and solid free cash flow in 2025 and the trailing twelve months indicate the company now converts revenue into cash reliably. This durable cash generation lowers refinancing risk, funds buybacks and debt paydowns, and supports reinvestment even if near-term earnings are volatile.
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Callaway Golf Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)
Callaway Golf (CALY) vs. SPDR S&P 500 ETF (SPY)
Market Cap
$3.12B
Dividend YieldN/A
Average Volume (3M)3.09M
Price to Earnings (P/E)96.0
Beta (1Y)1.20
Revenue Growth-25.98%
EPS Growth80.02%
CountryUS
Employees30,000
SectorConsumer Cyclical
Sector Strength84
IndustryLeisure
Share Statistics
EPS (TTM)0.18
Shares Outstanding179,757,570
10 Day Avg. Volume2,200,864
30 Day Avg. Volume3,091,532
Financial Highlights & Ratios
PEG Ratio-0.54
Price to Book (P/B)1.04
Price to Sales (P/S)1.04
P/FCF Ratio7.12
Enterprise Value/Market Cap1.02
Enterprise Value/Revenue1.03
Enterprise Value/Gross Profit1.80
Enterprise Value/Ebitda9.06
Forecast
1Y Price Target
$17.50Price Target Upside13.93% Upside
Rating ConsensusModerate Buy
Number of Analyst Covering6
EPS Forecast (FY)0.65
Revenue Forecast (FY)$2.06B
Callaway Golf Business Overview & Revenue Model
Company Description
Callaway Golf Company is a global enterprise that develops, produces, and sells a diverse range of golf equipment, golf and lifestyle apparel, and associated accessories. Its operations span across the United States, Europe, Asia, and other intern...
How the Company Makes Money
Callaway Golf primarily makes money by selling branded golf products to consumers through wholesale and direct-to-consumer channels. Key revenue streams generally include: (1) Golf clubs (e.g., drivers, irons, wedges, putters), where revenue is dr...
Callaway Golf Earnings Call Summary
Earnings Call Date:May 07, 2026
(Q1-2026)
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Next Earnings Date:Aug 12, 2026
Earnings Call Sentiment Positive
The call conveyed strong operational performance in Q1 with notable top-line growth (+9%), significant adjusted EBITDA expansion (+31%), meaningful gross margin improvement (+260 bps), record green-grass ball share gains, improved liquidity and active capital return through buybacks and debt repayment. Management raised full-year revenue and EBITDA guidance and lowered tariff expense expectations, reflecting confidence in near-term demand and structural margin progress. Offsetting these positives are ongoing tariff uncertainty, rising commodity/petrochemical cost pressures, and deliberate strategic actions (product launch shifts and SKU rationalization) expected to depress the back half of the year. While some margin benefits included one-time items and timing effects, the overall narrative emphasized sustained improvement and a disciplined path to higher profitability and shareholder returns.Positive Updates
Revenue Growth
Consolidated revenue of $688 million in Q1 2026, up 9% year-over-year, driven by strong demand for 2026 product lines and better-than-expected supply chain execution.
Negative Updates
Tariff Uncertainty and Incremental Tariff Costs
Q1 included approximately $18M of incremental tariff expense; tariff environment remains dynamic — temporary Section 122 tariffs (10%) expire in July and management assumes reversion to prior ~20% rates in H2, with full-year gross tariff expense forecast at ~$50M (previously $75M) but subject to change.
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Q1-2026 Updates
Positive
Negative
Revenue Growth
Consolidated revenue of $688 million in Q1 2026, up 9% year-over-year, driven by strong demand for 2026 product lines and better-than-expected supply chain execution.
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Company Guidance
Callaway raised its 2026 outlook, now forecasting full‑year net sales of $2.015–$2.070 billion (≈$28M higher at the midpoint) and adjusted EBITDA of $211–$233M (≈$40M higher at the midpoint, with ~$25M from lower tariffs and ~$15M from flow‑through), and now expects gross margin to be up year‑over‑year (revised from ~flat). Management expects full‑year gross tariff expense of about $50M (down from prior $75M), has applied for >$10M of refunds in Phase 1 with potential refunds up to just under $50M, and noted Q1 incurred roughly $18M of incremental tariff expense; Q1 results were net sales $688M (up 9%), adjusted EBITDA $164M (up 31%), and gross margin 47.7% (+260 bps). Q2 guidance is net sales $585–$610M and adjusted EBITDA $98–$108M (implied H1 net sales up mid‑single digits at the midpoint), while the back half is expected to be pressured (≈$70M lower net sales year‑over‑year at the midpoint, with >$50M of that from fewer product launches and rationalizations and a ~$12M EBITDA headwind from lower dividend income). Other metrics: capex $35–$40M, repurchased $79M of stock in the first 4 months under a $200M program with $125M remaining, paid off $258M of convertible notes May 1, ended Q1 with $500M cash, $474M debt and total liquidity of $996M (up $224M YoY), and expect adjusted EBITDA growth to generally flow through to additional free cash flow though no specific FCF guide was provided.Callaway Golf Financial Statement Overview
Summary
Income Statement
52
Neutral
Balance Sheet
58
Neutral
Cash Flow
66
Positive
| Breakdown | TTM | Dec 2025 | Dec 2024 | Dec 2023 | Dec 2022 | Dec 2021 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Income Statement | ||||||
| Total Revenue | 3.10B | 2.06B | 4.24B | 4.28B | 4.00B | 3.13B |
| Gross Profit | 1.77B | 867.60M | 2.65B | 2.65B | 2.41B | 1.86B |
| EBITDA | 353.00M | 192.30M | -973.60M | 484.70M | 477.50M | 622.00M |
| Net Income | 32.70M | 38.80M | -1.45B | 95.00M | 157.90M | 322.00M |
Balance Sheet | ||||||
| Total Assets | 3.18B | 7.29B | 7.64B | 9.12B | 8.59B | 7.75B |
| Cash, Cash Equivalents and Short-Term Investments | 499.50M | 903.20M | 445.00M | 393.50M | 180.20M | 352.20M |
| Total Debt | 675.10M | 1.67B | 4.14B | 4.07B | 3.57B | 4.48B |
| Total Liabilities | 1.06B | 5.22B | 5.23B | 5.24B | 4.82B | 4.06B |
| Stockholders Equity | 2.12B | 2.07B | 2.41B | 3.88B | 3.77B | 3.68B |
Cash Flow | ||||||
| Free Cash Flow | 279.40M | 301.20M | 83.40M | -118.10M | -570.60M | -44.00M |
| Operating Cash Flow | 249.20M | 333.00M | 382.00M | 364.70M | -35.10M | 278.30M |
| Investing Cash Flow | 903.40M | 21.60M | -297.30M | -542.90M | -535.10M | -161.90M |
| Financing Cash Flow | -979.00M | 92.50M | -23.60M | 375.80M | 425.30M | -124.10M |
Callaway Golf Technical Analysis
Positive
15.36
Price Trends
15.24
Positive
14.65
Positive
12.68
Positive
Market Momentum
0.43
Negative
65.11
Neutral
90.93
Negative
Evaluating momentum and price trends is crucial in stock analysis to make informed investment decisions. For CALY, the sentiment is Positive. The current price of 15.36 is below the 20-day moving average (MA) of 15.67, above the 50-day MA of 15.24, and above the 200-day MA of 12.68, indicating a bullish trend. The MACD of 0.43 indicates Negative momentum. The RSI at 65.11 is Neutral, neither overbought nor oversold. The STOCH value of 90.93 is Negative, not indicating any strong overbought or oversold conditions. Overall, these indicators collectively point to a Positive sentiment for CALY.
Callaway Golf Risk Analysis
Callaway Golf disclosed 53 risk factors in its most recent earnings report. Callaway Golf reported the most risks in the "Finance & Corporate" category.
Finance & Corporate - Financial and accounting risks. Risks related to the execution of corporate activity and strategy
Latest Risks Added 0 New Risks
Callaway Golf Peers Comparison
UnderperformOutperform
Sector (61)
Name | Overall Rating | Market Cap | P/E Ratio | ROE | Dividend Yield | Revenue Growth | EPS Growth |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
74 Outperform | $2.62B | 34.37 | 14.09% | 0.79% | 9.47% | 18.45% | |
71 Outperform | $3.82B | 23.68 | 22.54% | ― | 3.16% | -4.60% | |
67 Neutral | $485.08M | -31.74 | -3.57% | 3.22% | 17.59% | 68.88% | |
65 Neutral | $5.75B | 34.12 | 20.87% | 1.15% | 6.34% | -21.30% | |
61 Neutral | $18.38B | 12.79 | -2.54% | 3.03% | 1.52% | -15.83% | |
60 Neutral | $3.12B | 95.95 | 1.43% | ― | -25.98% | 80.02% | |
44 Neutral | $287.69M | -7.67 | 14.36% | ― | -5.80% | 32.11% |
* Consumer Cyclical Sector Average
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Callaway Golf Corporate Events
Business Operations and StrategyFinancial Disclosures
Callaway Golf Fully Repays Term Loan, Boosts Flexibility
Positive
Jun 1, 2026
On June 1, 2026, Callaway Golf Company announced it had fully repaid the remaining approximately $163 million outstanding under its term loan B, following a voluntary $1 billion prepayment in January 2026, using cash on hand to simplify its capita...
Executive/Board ChangesShareholder Meetings
Callaway Golf Shareholders Elect New Directors, Affirm Governance
Positive
May 26, 2026
On May 21, 2026, Callaway Golf shareholders elected Thomas G. Dundon and Mark D. Mandel to the Board of Directors at the 2026 Annual Meeting, and the company entered into standard indemnification agreements with both non-employee directors, commit...
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