YETI (NYSE:YETI) Releases Earnings Results, Beats Estimates By $0.04 EPS

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YETI (NYSE:YETI – Get Free Report) issued its quarterly earnings data on Thursday. The company reported $0.92 earnings per share for the quarter, beating analysts’ consensus estimates of $0.88 by $0.04, Briefing.com reports. The business had revenue of $583.71 million for the quarter, compared to analysts’ expectations of $582.43 million. YETI had a net margin of 8.75% and a return on equity of 23.62%. The company’s revenue was up 6.8% on a year-over-year basis. During the same period in the previous year, the business earned $1.00 earnings per share. YETI updated its FY 2026 guidance to 2.770-2.830 EPS.

Here are the key takeaways from YETI’s conference call:

  • YETI closed Q4 with a strong finish — 5% net sales growth (Drinkware +6%, International +25%), $212M free cash flow, and executed ~$125M of share repurchases in Q4 (≈$298M for the year).
  • For fiscal 2026 the company guides to 6%–8% sales growth and adjusted EPS of $2.77–$2.83 (up ~12%–14%), but expects first‑half margin pressure and back‑half recovery due to timing and tariff effects.
  • Management emphasized a ramping global innovation engine and product expansion (examples: Daytrip, Camino, Scala packs and expanded drinkware platforms) plus accelerating international rollout, which the company says is a major multi‑year growth driver.
  • Tariffs remain a significant headwind — management expects roughly a $80M incremental COGS impact versus 2024 (embedded ~200–310 bps gross margin pressure and about $0.35 EPS headwind), with outsized impact in H1 2026 despite supply‑chain diversification efforts.

YETI Price Performance

Shares of NYSE YETI traded down $0.66 during trading on Friday, hitting $46.40. The company had a trading volume of 1,358,750 shares, compared to its average volume of 1,530,254. YETI has a 52 week low of $26.61 and a 52 week high of $51.29. The business’s 50-day moving average is $46.76 and its 200 day moving average is $39.80. The company has a market cap of $3.61 billion, a P/E ratio of 24.15, a PEG ratio of 2.71 and a beta of 1.77. The company has a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.10, a quick ratio of 1.16 and a current ratio of 2.16.

Insider Activity

In related news, SVP Bryan C. Barksdale sold 9,756 shares of YETI stock in a transaction on Thursday, December 11th. The stock was sold at an average price of $45.32, for a total value of $442,141.92. Following the transaction, the senior vice president directly owned 56,397 shares in the company, valued at $2,555,912.04. The trade was a 14.75% decrease in their position. The sale was disclosed in a legal filing with the SEC, which is available through this link. 0.94% of the stock is owned by insiders.

Institutional Inflows and Outflows

Institutional investors and hedge funds have recently modified their holdings of the business. Quarry LP bought a new position in YETI during the third quarter valued at approximately $30,000. Safe Harbor Fiduciary LLC acquired a new position in shares of YETI during the 4th quarter worth $41,000. Meeder Asset Management Inc. acquired a new position in shares of YETI during the 4th quarter worth $44,000. Aster Capital Management DIFC Ltd bought a new position in shares of YETI during the 4th quarter valued at $63,000. Finally, MIRAE ASSET GLOBAL ETFS HOLDINGS Ltd. acquired a new stake in shares of YETI in the 3rd quarter valued at $53,000.

Analyst Ratings Changes

Several research analysts have recently issued reports on the stock. Robert W. Baird increased their price objective on shares of YETI from $52.00 to $54.00 and gave the company an “outperform” rating in a report on Friday. William Blair reissued an “outperform” rating on shares of YETI in a report on Tuesday, November 11th. Canaccord Genuity Group increased their price target on YETI from $37.00 to $40.00 and gave the company a “hold” rating in a research note on Thursday, January 8th. B. Riley Financial upgraded YETI from a “neutral” rating to a “buy” rating and lifted their price target for the company from $35.00 to $54.00 in a research report on Friday. Finally, The Goldman Sachs Group reissued a “neutral” rating and issued a $45.00 price objective on shares of YETI in a research note on Tuesday, January 27th. Nine investment analysts have rated the stock with a Buy rating and seven have issued a Hold rating to the stock. According to MarketBeat, the stock presently has a consensus rating of “Moderate Buy” and a consensus target price of $49.38.

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YETI News Summary

Here are the key news stories impacting YETI this week:

  • Positive Sentiment: Q4 beat on the top and bottom lines — EPS of $0.92 (beat) and revenue $583.7M (slightly above consensus); international sales accelerated 25% in Q4, showing strong cross‑border demand. YETI Q4 2025 Earnings Call Transcript
  • Positive Sentiment: Management issued FY‑2026 guidance that implies growth: adjusted EPS $2.77–$2.83 and adjusted sales growth of 6%–8%; free cash flow guidance of $200–$225M and continued share repurchases support shareholder return expectations. YETI Reports Fourth Quarter and Full Year 2025 Results; Provides Full Year 2026 Outlook
  • Positive Sentiment: Capital allocation remains shareholder‑friendly: YETI returned nearly $300M through repurchases in 2025 and expects an incremental ~$100M in 2026 repurchases (guidance assumes ~76.6M diluted shares). Quiver: YETI Reports 7% Increase in Q4 Net Sales…
  • Neutral Sentiment: CFO transition announced — Scott Bomar (ex‑Home Depot) will become CFO on Feb 23 with the outgoing CFO advising through May 31. That adds experienced finance leadership but introduces a near‑term leadership change. YETI Appoints Scott Bomar as New CFO
  • Negative Sentiment: Tariff and cost headwinds dented margins — adjusted gross and operating margins declined year‑over‑year with management flagging a ~200–310 bps unfavorable tariff impact; adjusted EPS was down versus the prior year on a non‑GAAP basis. That pressure prompted investor scrutiny. Yeti Holdings falls as investors eye full-year guidance, tariff impact
  • Negative Sentiment: Market reaction to guidance and margin commentary triggered short‑term volatility in some outlets (reports of intraday share weakness after the release), reflecting investor sensitivity to tariff‑driven margin risk despite the top‑line beat. Yeti shares fall 5% as guidance misses expectations despite Q4 beat

YETI Company Profile

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YETI Holdings, Inc is an American outdoor and lifestyle products company known for its premium, performance-driven coolers, drinkware and accessories. The company’s portfolio includes hard coolers under its flagship Tundra series, soft coolers in the Hopper line, and vacuum-insulated drinkware sold under the Rambler brand. YETI’s products are engineered for durability, temperature retention and rugged outdoor use, targeting consumers ranging from avid anglers and hunters to outdoor enthusiasts and everyday users seeking high-quality insulated containers.

Founded in 2006 by brothers Roy and Ryan Seiders in Austin, Texas, YETI began with a focus on building a better cooler that could withstand extreme conditions and maintain ice retention longer than traditional alternatives.

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