Camping World (CWH) CEO and Chairman Resignation Leads to 13% December Stock Drop
Written by Emily J. Thompson, Senior Investment Analyst
Source: Fool
- Executive Changes: Camping World announced on December 8 that CEO and Chairman Marcus Lemonis would resign effective January 1, leading to a 13% stock drop in December, reflecting investor concerns over his departure.
- Internal Promotions: The company appointed current President Matthew Wagner as the new CEO and Brent Moody as Chairman, demonstrating Camping World's commitment to internal talent, which may help maintain operational continuity.
- Leadership Impact: Lemonis, a well-known CEO, not only elevated Camping World's market position but also brought significant exposure through his television shows, indicating his profound influence as investors reacted strongly to his exit.
- Market Reaction: Despite the stock drop in December, Camping World's share price has gradually recovered in early 2026, suggesting that market confidence in the new leadership is returning, potentially prompting investors to reassess the stock's value.
Analyst Views on CWH
Wall Street analysts forecast CWH stock price to rise over the next 12 months. According to Wall Street analysts, the average 1-year price target for CWH is 18.67 USD with a low forecast of 17.00 USD and a high forecast of 22.00 USD. However, analyst price targets are subjective and often lag stock prices, so investors should focus on the objective reasons behind analyst rating changes, which better reflect the company's fundamentals.
7 Analyst Rating
7 Buy
0 Hold
0 Sell
Strong Buy
Current: 11.730
Low
17.00
Averages
18.67
High
22.00
Current: 11.730
Low
17.00
Averages
18.67
High
22.00
About CWH
Camping World Holdings, Inc. is a retailer of recreational vehicles (RVs) and related products and services. The Company operates through two segments: Good Sam Services and Plans and RV and Outdoor Retail. Its Good Sam Services and Plans segment consists of programs, plans and services that are geared towards protecting, insuring and promoting the RV & travel lifestyles, and includes services such as extended vehicle service contracts, vehicle roadside assistance, property and casualty insurance, travel protection, travel planning and directories, and publications. Its RV and Outdoor Retail segment consists of all aspects of its RV dealership operations, which includes selling new and used RVs, assisting with the financing of new and used RVs, selling protection and insurance-related services and plans for RVs, servicing and repairing new and used RVs, installing RV parts and accessories, and selling RV and outdoor related products, parts and accessories.
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.
