YETI Set to Report Earnings; Key Insights for Investors
Written by Emily J. Thompson, Senior Investment Analyst
Updated: May 16 2026
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Source: Yahoo Finance
- Earnings Preview: YETI is set to report earnings this Thursday, with analysts expecting a 6.6% year-over-year revenue growth, an improvement from last year's 2.9%, indicating the company's stability and growth potential in the market.
- Revenue Performance: Last quarter, YETI reported revenues of $583.7 million, up 5.1% year-on-year; however, while the earnings per share (EPS) beat analyst expectations, the full-year EPS guidance fell short, reflecting challenges the company faces.
- Market Reaction: YETI's stock has risen 7.1% over the past month, while the overall consumer discretionary sector has remained flat, suggesting investor optimism ahead of the earnings report, with an analyst price target of $50.47 compared to the current price of $39.49.
- Peer Performance: Competitors like Malibu Boats and MasterCraft reported revenue growth of 3.1% and 3%, respectively, both exceeding analyst expectations, indicating a recovery trend in the consumer leisure products market that could positively impact YETI's performance.
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Analyst Views on YETI
Wall Street analysts forecast YETI stock price to fall
13 Analyst Rating
4 Buy
9 Hold
0 Sell
Moderate Buy
Current: 46.720
Low
35.00
Averages
42.50
High
70.00
Current: 46.720
Low
35.00
Averages
42.50
High
70.00
About YETI
YETI Holdings, Inc. is a designer, retailer, and distributor of outdoor products. The Company's product portfolio consists of three categories: Coolers & Equipment; Drinkware, and Other. Its Coolers & Equipment family is comprised of hard coolers, soft coolers, cargo, bags, outdoor living, and associated accessories. Its hard cooler category includes YETI Tundra, YETI Roadie, YETI V Series hard coolers, YETI TANK ice, and YETI Silo 6G water cooler. The Hopper soft cooler product line includes Hopper M15 Soft Cooler, Hopper M12 Soft Backpack Cooler, Hopper M30 Soft Cooler, Hopper Flip Soft Cooler, and Daytrip Lunch Bag, among others. Its Drinkware product line consists of Rambler Colsters, Rambler Lowball, Rambler Wine Tumblers, Rambler Stackable Pints, Rambler Mugs, Rambler Tumblers, Rambler Straw Mugs and Cups, Rambler Bottles, Rambler Jugs, and Yonder Water Bottles. The Other category offers an array of apparel and gear, such as hats, shirts, bottle openers and ice substitutes.
About the author

Emily J. Thompson
Emily J. Thompson, a Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA) with 12 years in investment research, graduated with honors from the Wharton School. Specializing in industrial and technology stocks, she provides in-depth analysis for Intellectia’s earnings and market brief reports.
- Earnings Preview: YETI is set to report earnings this Thursday, with analysts expecting a 6.6% year-over-year revenue growth, an improvement from last year's 2.9%, indicating the company's stability and growth potential in the market.
- Revenue Performance: Last quarter, YETI reported revenues of $583.7 million, up 5.1% year-on-year; however, while the earnings per share (EPS) beat analyst expectations, the full-year EPS guidance fell short, reflecting challenges the company faces.
- Market Reaction: YETI's stock has risen 7.1% over the past month, while the overall consumer discretionary sector has remained flat, suggesting investor optimism ahead of the earnings report, with an analyst price target of $50.47 compared to the current price of $39.49.
- Peer Performance: Competitors like Malibu Boats and MasterCraft reported revenue growth of 3.1% and 3%, respectively, both exceeding analyst expectations, indicating a recovery trend in the consumer leisure products market that could positively impact YETI's performance.
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- Sales Growth Highlight: YETI's Q1 revenue reached $380.4 million, reflecting an 8.3% year-over-year increase, demonstrating strong performance in the global market despite supply chain challenges, with an optimistic full-year sales growth forecast raised to 7%-8%.
- Margin Improvement Outlook: The company now expects full-year gross margins to be between 56.5% and 57%, up from prior guidance of 56%-57%, indicating management's confidence in margin recovery in the second half, despite a 200 basis point headwind in the first half.
- Expanded Share Buyback Plan: YETI plans to execute $100 million in share repurchases in 2026, with the board increasing the total repurchase authorization to $500 million, reflecting confidence in future cash flows and commitment to shareholders.
- International Market Potential: Management highlighted that international sales are projected to account for over 23% of total sales in 2026, indicating significant strategic potential for YETI's global expansion, even though it remains in the early stages of development.
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- Yeti's Strong Performance: Yeti Holdings saw a 10% rise in stock price after reporting adjusted earnings of 26 cents per share in the first quarter, exceeding the 18 cents expected by analysts, while its revenue of $380.4 million also topped the $374.7 million consensus estimate, reflecting robust performance in the outdoor products market.
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- Strong Sales Growth: YETI's total revenue for Q4 increased by 8.3% year-over-year to $380.4 million, exceeding the market consensus of $374.8 million, indicating robust consumer demand, particularly in drinkware and coolers & equipment categories.
- Wholesale Channel Performance: Wholesale channel sales surged 19% to $183.6 million, reflecting strong demand in both the U.S. and international markets, despite a decline in global corporate sales, showcasing overall strong performance.
- Gross Margin Decline: Gross margin decreased by 210 basis points to 55.3%, primarily impacted by higher tariff costs, although favorable foreign exchange rates and lower product costs partially offset this, highlighting ongoing cost pressures.
- Optimistic Future Outlook: YETI raised its FY26 sales growth guidance to a range of 7% to 8%, with expected EPS between $2.83 and $2.89, surpassing the consensus of $2.81, reflecting the company's confidence in future growth prospects.
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- Earnings Beat: YETI's Q1 Non-GAAP EPS of $0.26 exceeded expectations by $0.07, with revenue of $380.4 million reflecting an 8.3% year-over-year increase, surpassing estimates by $5.75 million, indicating robust market performance.
- Margin Pressure: Adjusted gross profit rose 4% to $210.2 million, yet the adjusted gross margin fell by 200 basis points to 55.3%, highlighting profitability challenges due to incremental tariff costs, which may affect future pricing strategies.
- Optimistic Outlook: YETI raised its sales growth forecast for Fiscal 2026 to 7%-8%, up from 6%-8%, while adjusted operating income is expected to increase by 8%-10%, reflecting strong confidence in market demand.
- Capital Expenditures and Cash Flow: Projected capital expenditures are between $60 million and $70 million, primarily for technology investments and new product innovation, while free cash flow is anticipated to range from $200 million to $225 million, ensuring ongoing growth and investment capacity.
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