RideNow Group (RDNW)
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Rating:57Neutral
Price Target:
$8.00
▲(23.84% Upside)
Action:Reiterated
Date:05/18/26
The score is held back primarily by weak financial performance (persistent losses, high leverage/previous negative equity, and inconsistent free cash flow), partially offset by strong technical uptrend signals and a more constructive earnings-call narrative showing improving EBITDA and cost control. Valuation provides limited support due to negative earnings, while the financing expansion is modestly positive but comes with added leverage/covenant considerations.
Positive Factors
Operational turnaround (EBITDA & same-store growth)
A sustained uplift in adjusted EBITDA alongside consecutive quarters of same-store revenue and unit growth indicates improving core operations and demand capture. Durable EBITDA improvement supports debt servicing, reinvestment and the case for returning to acquisitive growth if maintained over multiple quarters.
Negative Factors
High leverage and past negative equity
Elevated debt levels and a history of negative equity reduce financial resilience and increase refinancing and covenant risk. Even with recent improvements, persistent leverage constrains strategic flexibility, raises financing costs and makes the business vulnerable to downturns or margin shocks over the medium term.
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Positive Factors
Negative Factors
Operational turnaround (EBITDA & same-store growth)
A sustained uplift in adjusted EBITDA alongside consecutive quarters of same-store revenue and unit growth indicates improving core operations and demand capture. Durable EBITDA improvement supports debt servicing, reinvestment and the case for returning to acquisitive growth if maintained over multiple quarters.
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RideNow Group (RDNW) vs. SPDR S&P 500 ETF (SPY)
Market Cap
$301.37M
Dividend YieldN/A
Average Volume (3M)42.13K
Price to Earnings (P/E)―
Beta (1Y)2.02
Revenue Growth-4.18%
EPS Growth43.09%
CountryUS
Employees1,928
SectorConsumer Cyclical
Sector Strength84
IndustryAuto - Dealerships
Share Statistics
EPS (TTM)-1.24
Shares Outstanding38,537,174
10 Day Avg. Volume37,302
30 Day Avg. Volume42,131
Financial Highlights & Ratios
PEG Ratio0.10
Price to Book (P/B)-16.11
Price to Sales (P/S)0.19
P/FCF Ratio-15.03
Enterprise Value/Market Cap3.09
Enterprise Value/Revenue0.85
Enterprise Value/Gross Profit3.10
Enterprise Value/Ebitda-70.48
Forecast
1Y Price Target
$9.00Price Target Upside39.32% Upside
Rating ConsensusHold
Number of Analyst Covering2
EPS Forecast (FY)-0.03
Revenue Forecast (FY)$1.16B
RideNow Group Business Overview & Revenue Model
Company Description
RumbleON, Inc. operates a technology-based omnichannel platform to aggregate and distribute pre-owned vehicles in North America. It operates through three segments: Powersports, Automotive, and Vehicle Logistics. The Powersports segment distribute...
How the Company Makes Money
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RideNow Group Earnings Call Summary
Earnings Call Date:Mar 09, 2026
(Q4-2025)
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Next Earnings Date:Aug 12, 2026
Earnings Call Sentiment Positive
The call presents a materially improved operating performance and clear signs of operational turnaround: large Q4 adjusted EBITDA improvement, multi-quarter same-store gains, stronger gross margins, unit mix improvement toward higher-margin pre-owned sales, and meaningful SG&A reductions. These operational wins are tempered by lower total revenue due to the intentional wind-down of Wholesale Express, a sharp year-over-year decline in operating cash flow and free cash flow (driven by the absence of prior-year one-time proceeds), a modest full-year unit decline, and leverage/refinancing considerations. Overall, the tone is constructive and indicates momentum in core powersports operations, but liquidity, cash generation and the loss of Wholesale Express remain key near-term risks.Positive Updates
Adjusted EBITDA Surge (Q4 and Full Year)
Q4 adjusted EBITDA was $9.7M, up 341% from $2.2M in Q4 last year (improvement of over $7.5M). Full-year adjusted EBITDA was $46.2M, a 40.4% increase year-over-year.
Negative Updates
Revenue Decline Driven by Wholesale Express Wind-Down
Total Q4 revenue was $256.9M vs $269.6M prior year, a decline of ~4.7% primarily due to the near-complete loss and shutdown of the Wholesale Express transportation business. Prior-year Wholesale Express contributed ~$58M in revenue and ~$13.4M in gross profit.
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Q4-2025 Updates
Positive
Negative
Adjusted EBITDA Surge (Q4 and Full Year)
Q4 adjusted EBITDA was $9.7M, up 341% from $2.2M in Q4 last year (improvement of over $7.5M). Full-year adjusted EBITDA was $46.2M, a 40.4% increase year-over-year.
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Company Guidance
Management guided that momentum should continue into Q1 as the macro environment improves, positioning the company for a potential term‑loan refinancing and aiming to drive further adjusted EBITDA and increased free cash flow; they pointed to Q4 adjusted EBITDA of $9.7M (up 341% YoY from $2.2M) and full‑year adjusted EBITDA of $46.2M (up 40.4%) as evidence of progress. They emphasized the same‑store strength underpinning that outlook — Q4 same‑store revenue +6.3% to $256.9M, same‑store gross profit +13.8% to $66.8M and same‑store unit sales 15,420 vs 14,320 — plus improved margins (new unit margin 13.2%, pre‑owned 14.4%), lower adjusted SG&A ($59.9M in Q4; $243.8M FY, down 9.7%), and better fixed‑ops and F&I GPU; balance‑sheet metrics cited included $42.9M cash, $189.3M nonvehicle net debt and $152.6M total available liquidity, with FY free cash flow of $10.3M (vs $97.4M prior year), all of which management said support disciplined deployment of cash and a return to acquisitive growth in 2026.RideNow Group Financial Statement Overview
Summary
Income Statement
34
Negative
Balance Sheet
28
Negative
Cash Flow
37
Negative
| Breakdown | TTM | Dec 2025 | Dec 2024 | Dec 2023 | Dec 2022 | Dec 2021 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Income Statement | ||||||
| Total Revenue | 1.10B | 1.08B | 1.21B | 1.37B | 1.46B | 934.73M |
| Gross Profit | 299.90M | 289.00M | 314.30M | 359.90M | 441.70M | 158.18M |
| EBITDA | -13.20M | 41.70M | 38.90M | -55.90M | -230.40M | -8.88M |
| Net Income | -47.00M | -52.40M | -78.60M | -215.50M | -261.51M | -9.72M |
Balance Sheet | ||||||
| Total Assets | 721.70M | 673.60M | 755.20M | 926.30M | 1.03B | 1.05B |
| Cash, Cash Equivalents and Short-Term Investments | 30.20M | 29.50M | 85.30M | 58.90M | 46.80M | 48.97M |
| Total Debt | 655.60M | 554.00M | 665.70M | 771.60M | 749.00M | 522.39M |
| Total Liabilities | 391.70M | 686.10M | 718.50M | 820.70M | 821.20M | 614.03M |
| Stockholders Equity | 330.00M | -12.50M | 36.70M | 105.60M | 206.01M | 431.29M |
Cash Flow | ||||||
| Free Cash Flow | -3.40M | -13.40M | 97.00M | -77.80M | -31.51M | -45.58M |
| Operating Cash Flow | 2.40M | -7.60M | 99.40M | -62.00M | -18.89M | -35.99M |
| Investing Cash Flow | -2.90M | -2.70M | 900.00K | -19.10M | -82.20M | -376.56M |
| Financing Cash Flow | -9.30M | -43.50M | -80.60M | 99.50M | 107.70M | 461.00M |
RideNow Group Technical Analysis
Positive
6.46
Price Trends
6.91
Positive
6.45
Positive
5.37
Positive
Market Momentum
0.27
Positive
60.22
Neutral
62.08
Neutral
Evaluating momentum and price trends is crucial in stock analysis to make informed investment decisions. For RDNW, the sentiment is Positive. The current price of 6.46 is below the 20-day moving average (MA) of 7.53, below the 50-day MA of 6.91, and above the 200-day MA of 5.37, indicating a bullish trend. The MACD of 0.27 indicates Positive momentum. The RSI at 60.22 is Neutral, neither overbought nor oversold. The STOCH value of 62.08 is Neutral, not indicating any strong overbought or oversold conditions. Overall, these indicators collectively point to a Positive sentiment for RDNW.
RideNow Group Risk Analysis
RideNow Group disclosed 37 risk factors in its most recent earnings report. RideNow Group 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
RideNow Group Peers Comparison
UnderperformOutperform
Sector (61)
Name | Overall Rating | Market Cap | P/E Ratio | ROE | Dividend Yield | Revenue Growth | EPS Growth |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
61 Neutral | $18.38B | 12.79 | -2.54% | 3.03% | 1.52% | -15.83% | |
57 Neutral | $301.37M | -11.83 | -61.46% | ― | -4.18% | 43.09% | |
48 Neutral | $98.63M | -0.70 | -2.60% | ― | -2.67% | -1336.84% | |
48 Neutral | $62.80M | -0.91 | -38.32% | ― | 41.94% | 72.15% | |
46 Neutral | $53.63M | -52.31 | -22.56% | ― | 10.73% | 94.73% | |
39 Underperform | $5.73M | -12.78 | ― | ― | -1.55% | -148.40% |
* Consumer Cyclical Sector Average
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RideNow Group Corporate Events
Business Operations and StrategyPrivate Placements and Financing
RideNow Group Expands Inventory Financing Capacity with Polaris
Positive
May 18, 2026
On May 15, 2026, RideNow Group, Inc. and certain dealer subsidiaries entered into an Amended and Restated Inventory Financing Agreement with Polaris Acceptance, increasing the credit commitment under the Polaris floorplan facility from about $74.7...
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