MBUU Earnings Prediction
The chart below shows how MBUU performed 10 days before and after its earnings report, based on data from the past quarters. Typically, MBUU sees a +1.79% change in stock price 10 days leading up to the earnings, and a +1.70% change 10 days following the report. On the earnings day itself, the stock moves by -1.44%. This data can give you a slight idea of what to expect for the next quarter's release.
MBUU Key Earning Data
2024/Q4
Year Over Year
Quarter Over Quarter
Total Revenue
158.71M
-57.37%
-21.98%
Gross Margin
6.80%
-74.88%
-64.21%
Operating Margin
-9.86%
62.17%
-248.72%
Net Margin
-12.35%
154.64%
-62.92%
EPS
-0.94
-10.59%
-71.34%
No Data Available
MBUU Earnings Analysis
Malibu Boats Inc Corporation (MBUU.O) Earnings Conference Call
Positive
Net Sales Per Unit Growth: Consolidated net sales per unit increased 6.6% to $163,900 per unit, driven by favorable model mix and inflation-driven price increases.
Gross Margin Improvement: Gross margin as a percentage of sales increased by 90 basis points to 18.7%, attributed to plant efficiencies and favorable model mix, demonstrating operational resilience.
Strong Cash Flow Generation: Generated over $28 million in cash from operations during the quarter, indicating strong cash flow generation capabilities.
Stock Repurchase Confidence: Repurchased $10 million of stock in the quarter, reflecting confidence in the company's financial health and commitment to returning value to shareholders.
Sales Performance Recovery: Expecting net sales to increase approximately 10% in Q3 versus the prior year, indicating positive momentum and recovery in sales performance.
Negative
Net Sales Decline: Net sales decreased by approximately 5.1% year over year to $200.3 million, primarily due to lower unit volumes in the Malibu and Saltwater Fishing segments.
Unit Volume Decline: Unit volume decreased by 11% to 1,222 units, indicating a significant drop in production and sales activity.
Net Income Decline: GAAP net income for the quarter decreased by 76.1% to $2.4 million, reflecting severe profitability challenges compared to the prior year.
EBITDA Decline and Margin Drop: Adjusted EBITDA decreased by 26.3% to $16.9 million, with adjusted EBITDA margin declining to 8.4% from 10.9% in the prior year, highlighting operational inefficiencies.
Surge in Administrative Expenses: General and administrative expenses surged by 71.9% to $11.1 million, driven by increased legal fees and compensation-related expenses, significantly impacting overall cost management.
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MBUU Earning Call Sentiment
Earnings call transcript: Malibu Boats beats Q4 2024 forecasts, stock dips
MBUU.O
-2.29%Positive
The earnings call reveals a challenging environment with a 5.1% sales decline, significant unit volume drop, and increased expenses, notably in legal and administrative costs. The saltwater market weakness and hurricane impacts in Florida further exacerbate the situation. Despite a stock repurchase, the overall financial health appears strained, with declining net income and EBITDA margins. The Q&A section highlights uncertainties, especially regarding future revenue visibility and mixed demand trends. These factors collectively suggest a negative sentiment, likely leading to a stock price decrease in the coming weeks.
