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Neutral 47 (OpenAI - 5.2)
Rating:47Neutral
Price Target:
$12.00
▲(1.69% Upside)
Action:ReiteratedDate:02/21/26
The score is held back primarily by weak profitability and elevated leverage despite a revenue rebound and positive free cash flow. Technical signals are also soft (below major moving averages with negative MACD). Offsetting these negatives, the latest earnings call indicated improving margins and maintained FY26 guidance, and a recent divestiture provides incremental support for balance-sheet improvement.
Positive Factors
Cash generation (positive FCF)
Consistent positive operating and free cash flow provides durable internal financing to support working capital, service department investment and debt reduction. Even with volatility, FCF outturns afford flexibility to fund capital needs and reduce reliance on external capital over the medium term.
Gross margin expansion
Sustained margin improvement driven by favorable model mix and portfolio actions suggests structural pricing and product-mix gains. If management preserves higher-margin SKUs and operational efficiencies, incremental margin tailwinds can meaningfully lift adjusted EBITDA and resilience across business cycles.
Diversified revenue mix; aftermarket strength
Growth in pre-owned and aftermarket revenue increases recurring, higher-frequency earnings and reduces reliance on new-boat unit cycles. A larger share of service and parts supports steadier margins and customer lifetime value, strengthening revenue durability through market slowdowns.
Negative Factors
Elevated leverage
High absolute debt and elevated leverage constrain financial flexibility, increase interest expense sensitivity and heighten covenant/default risk if operating performance slips. Deleveraging timelines are multi-quarter, so capital structure risk persists until sustained earnings or definitive asset monetization occurs.
Weak GAAP profitability
Persistent GAAP losses and compressed margins versus prior years indicate structural pressure on pricing, costs or mix. Without durable margin recovery to restore positive net income, returns on equity and reinvestment capacity remain impaired, limiting long-term capital allocation and shareholder value creation.
Reliance on asset sales to reduce leverage
Leverage reduction is partly contingent on not-yet-finalized divestitures, creating execution and timing risk. If proceeds are delayed or lower than expected, projected leverage targets and interest-cost savings may not materialize, extending balance-sheet vulnerability and limiting strategic optionality.

OneWater Marine (ONEW) vs. SPDR S&P 500 ETF (SPY)

OneWater Marine Business Overview & Revenue Model

Company DescriptionOneWater Marine Inc. operates as a recreational boat retailer in the United States. The company offers new and pre-owned recreational boats and yachts, as well as related marine products, such as parts and accessories. It also provides boat repair and maintenance services. In addition, the company arranges boat financing and insurance; and other ancillary services, including indoor and outdoor storage, and marina, as well as rental of boats and personal watercraft. As of September 30, 2021, it operated 70 stores in 11 states, including Texas, Florida, Alabama, North Carolina, South Carolina, Georgia, Ohio and New Jersey. OneWater Marine Inc. was founded in 2014 and is headquartered in Buford, Georgia.
How the Company Makes MoneyOneWater Marine generates revenue primarily through the sale of boats and marine products from its dealerships. Key revenue streams include new and used boat sales, accessories and parts sales, and service and maintenance offerings. Additionally, the company earns income from financing and insurance services provided to customers purchasing boats. The expansion of its dealership network and partnerships with leading boat manufacturers enhance its market presence and contribute to revenue growth. Seasonal sales fluctuations and promotional events also play a role in driving business during peak boating seasons.

OneWater Marine Earnings Call Summary

Earnings Call Date:Jan 29, 2026
(Q1-2026)
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Next Earnings Date:Apr 30, 2026
Earnings Call Sentiment Neutral
The call conveyed cautious optimism: management reported modest revenue growth, meaningful margin expansion (+110 bps) and improvements in adjusted profitability (adjusted EBITDA doubled and adjusted loss per share materially improved). Inventory mix and age are healthier, pre-owned and service segments showed strong growth, and the company is pursuing asset sales to lower leverage. Offsetting these positives are a 6% decline in new boat sales, a GAAP net loss of $8M and a $7M impairment, elevated leverage (net debt ~5.1x EBITDA) and reliance on a not-yet-definitive asset sale to materially improve leverage. Guidance was maintained but reflects a conservative industry outlook. Overall, positives and operational improvements are meaningful but balanced by capital structure risk and some demand softness.
Q1-2026 Updates
Positive Updates
Revenue Growth
Fiscal Q1 revenue of $381 million, up 1% year-over-year from $370 million, demonstrating top-line stability versus prior year.
Gross Margin Expansion
Gross profit increased to $89 million from $84 million and gross profit margin expanded to 23.5%, a 110 basis point improvement versus the prior year quarter driven by favorable model mix and portfolio actions.
Pre-owned and Aftermarket Strength
Pre-owned boat sales increased 24% (driven by higher unit sales and higher average unit price) and service, parts, and other revenue grew 10%, reflecting strength in distribution/service operations and customer loyalty.
Improved Adjusted Profitability
Adjusted EBITDA rose to $4 million from $2 million year-over-year. Adjusted loss per diluted share improved to a $0.04 loss versus a $0.54 loss in the prior year period.
Inventory Optimization and Healthier Mix
Total inventory decreased to $602 million from $637 million (down ~$35 million, ~5.5%), with management reporting healthier age profile and improved mix following strategic inventory initiatives and brand rationalization.
Maintained Full-Year Guidance and Margin Outlook
Company maintained Fiscal 2026 guidance: total sales $1.83B–$1.93B, adjusted EBITDA $65M–$85M, adjusted EPS $0.25–$0.75. Management expects new boat margins to improve ~100 basis points on the year.
Balance Sheet Actions to Improve Leverage
Board-approved plan to sell certain non-core distribution assets (classified as held for sale) with expected proceeds to reduce leverage (management expects leverage near ~4.0x by end of March and under 4.0x by year-end). Liquidity totaled $46 million, including $32 million cash.
Negative Updates
New Boat Sales Decline
New boat sales were down 6% year-over-year in the quarter, reflecting softer new-unit demand despite improvements in mix and pricing.
Net Loss and Asset Impairment
Net loss was $8 million (‑$0.47 per diluted share) compared with a net loss of $14 million (‑$0.81) in the prior year. The quarter included a $7 million impairment charge related to distribution assets classified as held for sale.
High Leverage Relative to Adjusted EBITDA
Long-term debt of $399 million and net debt at 5.1x trailing twelve-month adjusted EBITDA represent material leverage; reduction depends in part on expected asset-sale proceeds that are not yet definitive.
SG&A and Variable Expense Increase
Selling, general & administrative expenses increased to $81 million from $79 million, driven by higher variable expenses such as sales commissions tied to improved gross margins.
F&I Income Pressure from Mix Shift
Finance and insurance income decreased slightly as a percentage of total sales due to a shift in product mix toward more pre-owned and service revenue.
Transaction Uncertainty for Held-for-Sale Assets
Distribution assets were classified as held for sale and management expects a close prior to March 31, 2026, but no definitive agreement has been signed, introducing execution and timing risk for the planned leverage reduction.
Industry and Same-Store Sales Headwinds
Management expects the broader industry to be flat to down low single digits year-over-year and anticipates flat same-store sales for the company (brand rationalization headwinds), creating a cautious near-term demand backdrop.
Company Guidance
OneWater maintained its FY26 guidance, forecasting total sales of $1.83–$1.93 billion, adjusted EBITDA of $65–$85 million and adjusted EPS of $0.25–$0.75, while expecting the industry to be flat to down low-single-digits (and OneWater to outperform) with same-store sales flat overall; management also reiterated new boat margins should improve ~100 basis points on the year. At quarter end the company reported $381 million of revenue, gross profit of $89 million with a 23.5% margin (up 110 bps year-over-year), adjusted EBITDA of $4 million (vs. $2 million prior), net loss of $8 million ($0.47 per diluted share), adjusted loss per diluted share of $0.04, total liquidity of $46 million (including $32 million cash), inventory of $602 million (down from $637 million), long-term debt of $399 million and net debt of 5.1x trailing‑12‑month adjusted EBITDA, with management expecting leverage to fall to ~4x by March 31, 2026 and below 4x by year‑end following a planned divestiture.

OneWater Marine Financial Statement Overview

Summary
Revenue rebounded strongly (+25.4% TTM) and free cash flow is positive (~$43.1M), but profitability is weak (TTM net loss of ~$110.3M; -5.9% net margin) and leverage is elevated (debt-to-equity ~2.50x; negative ROE), increasing balance-sheet risk if losses persist.
Income Statement
32
Negative
TTM (Trailing-Twelve-Months) revenue rebounded strongly (+25.4%), but profitability is weak: net income is a sizable loss (-$110.3M) with negative net margin (-5.9%). Margins have compressed versus prior years (gross margin down to ~22.8% vs ~31.7% in 2022), and results deteriorated from near-breakeven in 2024 to deeper losses in 2025, indicating pressure on pricing, costs, and/or demand mix.
Balance Sheet
34
Negative
Leverage is elevated with total debt of ~$1.13B against equity of ~$277.5M (debt-to-equity ~2.50x in TTM (Trailing-Twelve-Months)), and equity has declined versus 2023–2024 levels. Returns to shareholders are negative (TTM return on equity ~-33%), reflecting that current earnings are not supporting the capital structure; while leverage improved from 2025 annual (~3.38x), the balance sheet still carries meaningful financial risk if earnings remain pressured.
Cash Flow
55
Neutral
Cash generation is a relative bright spot: TTM (Trailing-Twelve-Months) operating cash flow is positive (~$52.9M) and free cash flow is also positive (~$43.1M). However, free cash flow dropped sharply (about -45% growth), and cash flow strength is not fully consistent year-to-year (notably negative operating and free cash flow in 2023), suggesting working-capital and cycle sensitivity despite the recent improvement.
BreakdownTTMSep 2025Sep 2024Sep 2023Sep 2022Sep 2021
Income Statement
Total Revenue1.88B1.87B1.77B1.94B1.74B1.23B
Gross Profit427.15M405.39M435.06M535.13M553.65M357.45M
EBITDA-84.36M-101.43M86.99M43.90M252.13M158.41M
Net Income-110.32M-114.58M-5.71M-38.59M130.94M79.06M
Balance Sheet
Total Assets1.44B1.40B1.59B1.69B1.50B720.61M
Cash, Cash Equivalents and Short-Term Investments32.23M52.17M16.85M84.65M42.07M62.61M
Total Debt1.13B964.37M1.01B1.08B835.02M318.78M
Total Liabilities1.16B1.12B1.20B1.28B1.05B465.78M
Stockholders Equity277.49M284.95M360.81M358.61M385.32M225.93M
Cash Flow
Free Cash Flow41.20M79.02M8.92M-153.83M-8.20M149.53M
Operating Cash Flow52.91M91.75M34.84M-129.76M7.45M159.42M
Investing Cash Flow-10.90M-11.60M13.32M-51.60M-476.84M-117.13M
Financing Cash Flow-36.06M-42.61M-114.11M213.72M456.40M-36.50M

OneWater Marine Technical Analysis

Technical Analysis Sentiment
Negative
Last Price11.80
Price Trends
50DMA
12.39
Negative
100DMA
13.19
Negative
200DMA
14.27
Negative
Market Momentum
MACD
-0.31
Positive
RSI
41.33
Neutral
STOCH
20.65
Neutral
Evaluating momentum and price trends is crucial in stock analysis to make informed investment decisions. For ONEW, the sentiment is Negative. The current price of 11.8 is below the 20-day moving average (MA) of 12.85, below the 50-day MA of 12.39, and below the 200-day MA of 14.27, indicating a bearish trend. The MACD of -0.31 indicates Positive momentum. The RSI at 41.33 is Neutral, neither overbought nor oversold. The STOCH value of 20.65 is Neutral, not indicating any strong overbought or oversold conditions. Overall, these indicators collectively point to a Negative sentiment for ONEW.

OneWater Marine Risk Analysis

OneWater Marine disclosed 63 risk factors in its most recent earnings report. OneWater Marine 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

OneWater Marine Peers Comparison

Overall Rating
UnderperformOutperform
Sector (61)
Financial Indicators
Name
Overall Rating
Market Cap
P/E Ratio
ROE
Dividend Yield
Revenue Growth
EPS Growth
70
Outperform
$366.60M23.807.40%-12.17%
67
Neutral
$268.73M24.0210.00%6.03%-12.30%-29.51%
61
Neutral
$18.38B12.79-2.54%3.03%1.52%-15.83%
55
Neutral
$571.66M40.423.72%11.54%
47
Neutral
$196.04M-1.75-35.49%5.62%-1706.59%
47
Neutral
$1.05M-0.07-59.55%-34.70%36.13%
42
Neutral
$2.60M-66.16%78.81%
* Consumer Cyclical Sector Average
Performance Comparison
Ticker
Company Name
Price
Change
% Change
ONEW
OneWater Marine
11.80
-5.40
-31.40%
MPX
Marine Products
7.80
-0.39
-4.79%
MBUU
Malibu Boats
29.70
-4.66
-13.56%
MCFT
MasterCraft Boat Holdings
22.50
4.23
23.15%
VMAR
Vision Marine Technologies
2.61
-289.79
-99.11%
VEEE
Twin Vee PowerCats
0.44
-3.90
-89.95%

OneWater Marine Corporate Events

Executive/Board ChangesShareholder Meetings
OneWater Marine Shareholders Back Board, Pay and Auditor
Positive
Feb 19, 2026

On February 19, 2026, OneWater Marine Inc. held its 2026 Annual Meeting of Stockholders, where holders of 16,565,981 outstanding shares of Class A common stock were entitled to vote on director elections and other governance matters. Stockholders elected nine directors, including Anthony Aisquith and P. Austin Singleton, to serve until the 2027 annual meeting, reinforcing continuity in the company’s leadership and board oversight.

Investors also approved on an advisory basis the compensation of the company’s named executive officers, signaling support for current pay practices and incentive structures. In addition, stockholders ratified Grant Thornton LLP as OneWater Marine’s independent registered public accounting firm for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2026, maintaining audit continuity and signaling confidence in the company’s financial reporting framework.

The most recent analyst rating on (ONEW) stock is a Hold with a $14.00 price target. To see the full list of analyst forecasts on OneWater Marine stock, see the ONEW Stock Forecast page.

Business Operations and StrategyFinancial DisclosuresM&A Transactions
OneWater Marine completes strategic divestiture to reduce debt
Positive
Feb 6, 2026

On February 2, 2026, OneWater Marine Inc. completed the sale of its equity interests in Ocean Bio‑Chem Holdings, Inc. to Recochem Inc. for an estimated $50 million in cash, reflecting a $55 million base price adjusted for working capital and other closing items, with a final true‑up to follow. OneWater plans to use the proceeds to repay a portion of its outstanding debt, and pro forma financials for the year ended September 30, 2025, show the divestiture resulting in reduced assets and current liabilities, repayment of $50 million of debt, and an estimated $9.6 million loss on sale that will not impact ongoing operating results, underscoring a strategic balance sheet deleveraging and refocusing of the company’s operations.

The most recent analyst rating on (ONEW) stock is a Buy with a $16.00 price target. To see the full list of analyst forecasts on OneWater Marine stock, see the ONEW Stock Forecast page.

Business Operations and StrategyFinancial DisclosuresM&A Transactions
OneWater Marine Sells Ocean Bio-Chem, Refines 2026 Outlook
Neutral
Feb 3, 2026

On February 3, 2026, OneWater Marine Inc. completed the sale of Ocean Bio-Chem Holdings, Inc., a specialty marine and household chemical products manufacturer it acquired in August 2022, as part of a broader portfolio optimization strategy aimed at simplifying the business and focusing on core assets. The company said the $50 million in proceeds will be used to pay down debt, targeting net leverage below 4.0x by fiscal year-end and delivering about $3.5 million in annual interest expense savings, and it updated its fiscal 2026 guidance to reflect the lost revenue from exited brands, now projecting flat dealership same-store sales, total revenue between $1.78 billion and $1.88 billion, adjusted EBITDA of $60 million to $80 million, and adjusted diluted earnings per share of $0.20 to $0.70 in what it expects to be a flat to slightly declining industry environment.

The most recent analyst rating on (ONEW) stock is a Buy with a $16.00 price target. To see the full list of analyst forecasts on OneWater Marine stock, see the ONEW Stock Forecast page.

Business Operations and StrategyFinancial DisclosuresM&A Transactions
OneWater Marine Unveils Strategic Growth Plan
Positive
Dec 8, 2025

On December 8, 2025, OneWater Marine Inc. issued an investor presentation outlining its strategic growth and financial performance. The presentation highlighted the company’s diversified income streams and flexible operating model, which positions it to quickly adapt to market dynamics. OneWater’s growth is supported by a proven M&A strategy and an experienced leadership team. The company’s market positioning and operational strategies are designed to enhance its resilience against industry challenges, such as supply chain issues and economic fluctuations.

The most recent analyst rating on (ONEW) stock is a Hold with a $15.50 price target. To see the full list of analyst forecasts on OneWater Marine stock, see the ONEW Stock Forecast page.

Business Operations and StrategyPrivate Placements and Financing
OneWater Marine Updates Credit and Financing Agreements
Neutral
Nov 21, 2025

On November 17, 2025, OneWater Marine Inc. executed Amendment No. 7 to its Amended and Restated Credit Agreement, which included modifications to definitions, covenants, terms, conditions, and the maturity date, now set for July 31, 2027. Additionally, the company adjusted its repayment schedule and interest rates. On the same date, OneWater Marine also entered into the Third Amendment to its Eighth Amended and Restated Inventory Financing Agreement, which altered definitions, covenants, terms, conditions, and the termination date to March 1, 2027. The amendment increased the maximum borrowing capacity to $497.1 million, with an additional $38.7 million available for overtrade capacity.

The most recent analyst rating on (ONEW) stock is a Hold with a $15.50 price target. To see the full list of analyst forecasts on OneWater Marine stock, see the ONEW Stock Forecast page.

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This AI Analyst Stock Report is automatically generated by our AI systems using advanced algorithms and publicly available financial, technical, and market data. While the information provided aims to be accurate and insightful, it is intended for informational purposes only and should not be considered financial advice. Any content created by an AI (Artificial Intelligence) system may contain inaccuracies and/or contain errors. Investing in stocks carries inherent risks, and past performance is not indicative of future results. This report does not account for your personal financial circumstances, objectives, or risk tolerance. Always conduct your own research or consult with a qualified financial advisor before making investment decisions. The analysis and recommendations provided are based on historical and current data and may not fully reflect future market conditions or unexpected developments. Neither the creators of this report nor its affiliated entities guarantee the accuracy, completeness, or reliability of the information presented. Use this report at your own discretion and risk.Date of analysis: Feb 21, 2026