Gross Margin Expansion
Gross profit margin expanded 110 basis points to 23.9% year-over-year, driven by favorable mix, brand portfolio optimization and pricing discipline.
Inventory Position and Mix Improvement
Dealership inventory down 3% year-over-year and down 19% versus two years ago; overall inventory reported at $551 million (from $602 million prior year), with management describing mix and aging profile as the best in years.
Debt Reduction and Leverage Improvement
Repaid $57 million of debt during the quarter; long-term debt $354 million; net debt-to-EBITDA improved to 4.1x sequentially and year-over-year, and management remains on track to reduce leverage below 4.0x by year-end.
Liquidity and Cash Position
Ended the quarter with $68 million cash and total liquidity of approximately $73 million.
Pre-Owned and Parts/Service Strength
Pre-owned boat revenue increased 5% year-over-year driven by higher unit sales and average price; excluding Ocean Bio-Chem (OBCI) contribution in the prior year, service, parts and other sales increased year-over-year.
Cost Actions and SG&A Discipline
SG&A declined $2 million to $86 million versus prior year; management implemented additional cost actions expected to deliver approximately $6 million in annual savings (about half to be realized in back half of fiscal year).
Strong Boat Show Results and Timing Benefit
Palm Beach International Boat Show produced high‑teens percentage growth in units and dollars versus prior year; timing shifted approximately $16–$17 million of sales into the June quarter, providing near-term pickup potential.
Completed Strategic Divestiture
Completed sale of Ocean Bio-Chem as part of portfolio optimization; proceeds used to reduce debt and focus business on core assets and long-term value creation.
Guidance Maintained
Management reiterated fiscal 2026 outlook: total revenue $1.78B–$1.88B, adjusted EBITDA $60M–$80M, adjusted diluted EPS $0.20–$0.70, and industry assumption of flat to down low single digits.