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Yeti Holdings

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Neutral 67 (OpenAI - 5.2)
Rating:67Neutral
Price Target:
$40.00
▲(7.99% Upside)
Action:DowngradedDate:02/20/26
The score is driven primarily by a solid financial base (strong margins and low leverage) and constructive 2026 guidance with continued cash generation and buybacks. Offsetting factors are tariff-related margin pressure and near-term margin phasing risk, plus a valuation that is not cheap (24.49 P/E) and technicals that look neutral rather than strongly bullish.
Positive Factors
High Gross Margins
Yeti's sustained gross margins near the high-50s reflect durable pricing power and product differentiation in premium outdoor goods. High gross margins provide recurring capacity to fund marketing, R&D and international expansion, cushioning profit impact from cyclical cost swings.
Negative Factors
Tariff-Driven Margin Headwinds
Incremental tariffs materially raise COGS and are built into near-term guidance, compressing gross margins and operating leverage. Because tariff relief is uncertain and rulings could take months, elevated input costs create a persistent margin overhang until structural resolution or permanent sourcing shifts occur.
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Positive Factors
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High Gross Margins
Yeti's sustained gross margins near the high-50s reflect durable pricing power and product differentiation in premium outdoor goods. High gross margins provide recurring capacity to fund marketing, R&D and international expansion, cushioning profit impact from cyclical cost swings.
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Yeti Holdings (YETI) vs. SPDR S&P 500 ETF (SPY)

Yeti Holdings Business Overview & Revenue Model

Company Description
YETI Holdings, Inc. designs, markets, retails, and distributes products for the outdoor and recreation market under the YETI brand. The company offers hard and soft coolers, as well as cargo, bags, outdoor living, and associated accessories. It al...
How the Company Makes Money
YETI makes money primarily by selling branded products, with revenue largely generated from two core product families: (1) Coolers and Equipment (e.g., hard coolers, soft coolers, bags, cargo, and other outdoor equipment) and (2) Drinkware (e.g., ...

Yeti Holdings Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)

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Revenue by Geography
Revenue by Geography
Breaks down revenue across different regions, revealing where the company is strongest and where it may face risk or growth potential due to local economic conditions or market share shifts.
Chart InsightsYeti Holdings is experiencing robust international growth, with sales outside the U.S. showing significant expansion, particularly in Europe and Japan. This aligns with their strategic focus on international markets, as highlighted in the latest earnings call. However, U.S. revenue faces challenges due to cautious consumer spending and a competitive market environment. Despite these hurdles, Yeti's supply chain transformation and product innovation are expected to bolster future performance, with international sales projected to grow between 15% and 20%.
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Yeti Holdings Earnings Call Summary

Earnings Call Date:Feb 19, 2026
(Q4-2025)
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Next Earnings Date:May 07, 2026
Earnings Call Sentiment Positive
The call highlighted solid top-line momentum, strong international expansion, robust free cash flow, active capital returns, and an active product innovation pipeline—counterbalanced by meaningful margin pressure from tariffs, higher SG&A as a percent of sales, supply constraints in select C&E subcategories, and year-over-year declines in operating profit and net income. Management provided constructive 2026 guidance with continued investment in marketing and international growth while acknowledging near-term margin phasing challenges driven by tariffs and timing of expenses.
Positive Updates
Q4 Net Sales Growth
Adjusted net sales of $583,700,000 in Q4, up 5% year-over-year, representing the company's strongest quarter of 2025.
Negative Updates
Tariff-Related Margin Pressure
Gross margin faced a significant headwind: adjusted gross margin was 58.4% in Q4, down 180 basis points year-over-year, including a 310 basis point gross headwind from higher tariff costs; 2026 guidance embeds ~200 basis points incremental tariff impact and an estimated $0.35 net unfavorable EPS impact year-over-year.
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Q4-2025 Updates
Negative
Q4 Net Sales Growth
Adjusted net sales of $583,700,000 in Q4, up 5% year-over-year, representing the company's strongest quarter of 2025.
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Company Guidance
YETI’s 2026 guidance calls for full-year net sales growth of 6%–8% with relatively consistent quarterly phasing; by category, Coolers & Equipment is expected to grow high single‑digit to low double‑digit (slightly stronger in H1) and Drinkware mid single‑digit (slightly stronger in H2); by channel wholesale is expected to grow slightly faster than DTC; geographically international is guided to high‑teens to 20% growth while the U.S. is expected to be low‑ to mid‑single digit. They expect gross margin of 56%–57% (midpoint 56.5%, ~90 bps decline YoY at midpoint) which embeds roughly 200 bps of incremental tariff cost in 2026 (tariffs add ≈$80M to COGS vs 2024, ~430 bps), with H1 gross margins down ~300 bps YoY and Q1 the weakest and a YoY expansion expected in H2; adjusted SG&A growth of 3%–7% (about 200 bps of deleverage in H1) results in an adjusted operating margin target of ~14.4% (flat vs. 2025) and adjusted operating income growth of 6%–8%, with H1 operating margins down ~500 bps offset by ~400 bps in H2. Additional guide items: effective tax rate ≈24%; diluted shares ≈76.6M (vs. 81.6M in 2025 after $298M buybacks) with $100M of planned repurchases in 2026; adjusted EPS $2.77–$2.83 (+12%–14%, including a ~$0.35 net tariff headwind vs. 2025); capex $60M–$70M; and free cash flow $200M–$225M (fourth consecutive year >$200M), with the $100M buyback ≈50% of FCF.

Yeti Holdings Financial Statement Overview

Summary
Financials remain solid with strong gross margins (~57–58%) and a conservative balance sheet (low leverage, healthy ROE). However, revenue growth has decelerated to low-single digits recently, net margins have eased to ~9–10% from prior highs, and free cash flow trends have been uneven with a recent downturn.
Income Statement
72
Positive
Balance Sheet
78
Positive
Cash Flow
69
Positive
BreakdownDec 2025Dec 2024Dec 2023Dec 2022Dec 2021
Income Statement
Total Revenue1.87B1.83B1.66B1.60B1.41B
Gross Profit1.07B1.06B943.19M763.40M816.11M
EBITDA274.96M293.51M273.32M160.49M307.01M
Net Income165.39M175.69M169.88M89.69M212.60M
Balance Sheet
Total Assets1.30B1.29B1.30B1.08B1.10B
Cash, Cash Equivalents and Short-Term Investments188.34M358.80M438.96M234.74M312.19M
Total Debt228.46M172.50M176.11M164.08M186.41M
Total Liabilities649.81M546.01M573.58M550.29M578.54M
Stockholders Equity650.28M740.11M723.61M526.48M517.82M
Cash Flow
Free Cash Flow212.07M219.55M213.12M43.98M80.76M
Operating Cash Flow254.74M261.39M285.94M100.89M146.52M
Investing Cash Flow-101.84M-131.45M-72.82M-56.91M-65.76M
Financing Cash Flow-321.39M-209.22M-13.60M-122.63M-23.02M

Yeti Holdings Technical Analysis

Technical Analysis Sentiment
Negative
Last Price37.04
Price Trends
50DMA
44.37
Negative
100DMA
42.80
Negative
200DMA
38.47
Negative
Market Momentum
MACD
-2.41
Positive
RSI
34.72
Neutral
STOCH
45.27
Neutral
Evaluating momentum and price trends is crucial in stock analysis to make informed investment decisions. For YETI, the sentiment is Negative. The current price of 37.04 is below the 20-day moving average (MA) of 39.57, below the 50-day MA of 44.37, and below the 200-day MA of 38.47, indicating a bearish trend. The MACD of -2.41 indicates Positive momentum. The RSI at 34.72 is Neutral, neither overbought nor oversold. The STOCH value of 45.27 is Neutral, not indicating any strong overbought or oversold conditions. Overall, these indicators collectively point to a Negative sentiment for YETI.

Yeti Holdings Risk Analysis

Yeti Holdings disclosed 49 risk factors in its most recent earnings report. Yeti Holdings 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
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Yeti Holdings Peers Comparison

Overall Rating
UnderperformOutperform
Sector (61)
Financial Indicators
Name
Overall Rating
Market Cap
P/E Ratio
ROE
Dividend Yield
Revenue Growth
EPS Growth
72
Outperform
$2.35B43.7713.18%0.79%7.27%45.12%
69
Neutral
$491.83M-33.91-5.18%3.22%-0.07%-31.45%
67
Neutral
$2.79B21.8422.66%1.56%-17.21%
63
Neutral
$5.48B25.3423.39%1.15%4.20%24.12%
61
Neutral
$18.38B12.79-2.54%3.03%1.52%-15.83%
55
Neutral
$1.52B11.77-41.63%-3.27%-17.93%
* Consumer Cyclical Sector Average
Performance Comparison
Ticker
Company Name
Price
Change
% Change
YETI
Yeti Holdings
37.04
3.36
9.98%
GOLF
Acushnet Holdings
93.62
27.00
40.54%
JOUT
Johnson Outdoors
47.55
23.03
93.92%
PRKS
United Parks & Resorts
31.22
-16.71
-34.86%
OSW
OneSpaWorld Holdings
23.20
5.26
29.32%

Yeti Holdings Corporate Events

Business Operations and StrategyExecutive/Board Changes
YETI Holdings Names New Chief Financial Officer
Positive
Feb 19, 2026
On February 19, 2026, YETI Holdings, Inc. announced a chief financial officer transition, appointing veteran retail and finance executive Scott Bomar as senior vice president, CFO and treasurer, effective February 23, 2026, with responsibility als...
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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 20, 2026