Harley Q3 Earnings Surpass Expectations, Revenues Rise Y/Y

Core Insights - Harley-Davidson, Inc. reported third-quarter 2025 adjusted earnings of $3.10 per share, significantly exceeding the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $1.38, and up from 91 cents per share in the same quarter last year [1][9] - The company generated consolidated revenues of $1.34 billion, reflecting a 17% increase year-over-year, driven by a 33% rise in motorcycle shipments [1][9] Segmental Highlights - Revenues from the Motorcycle and Related Products segment increased by 23% year-over-year to $1.07 billion, surpassing the forecast of $1.02 billion due to higher-than-expected motorcycle shipments [2] - Worldwide motorcycle shipments rose 33% to 36,500 units, exceeding the estimate of 34,541 units, with motorcycle sales revenues reaching $822 million, up 34% year-over-year [2] - Operating income for the Motorcycle segment was $54 million, a slight decline of 2% year-over-year [2] Retail Performance - Harley-Davidson retailed 34,000 motorcycle units globally, a 6% decline year-over-year but above expectations of 32,360 units [3] - Retail sales in North America decreased by 5% to 23,500 units, while EMEA sales fell 17% and Asia Pacific sales dropped 3%, contrasting with a 16% increase in Latin America [3] Parts, Accessories, and Financial Services - Revenues from parts and accessories decreased by 4% year-over-year to $167 million, but exceeded the estimate of $165.3 million [4] - Apparel revenues rose by 1% to $56 million, falling short of the forecast of $57.5 million [4] - Harley-Davidson Financial Services reported revenues of $261 million, down 3% year-over-year, while operating income surged 472% to $439 million [4] LiveWire Performance - LiveWire shipments totaled 184 units, an 86% increase from the previous year, with revenues rising 16% to $6 million, although this fell short of the $9.3 million estimate [5] - The operating loss for LiveWire narrowed from $26 million to $18 million, slightly better than the projected loss of $18.6 million [5] Financial Position - Selling, general, and administrative expenses increased to $229 million from $208.7 million year-over-year [6] - Harley-Davidson had cash and cash equivalents of $1.78 billion as of September 30, 2025, with long-term debt decreasing to $3.15 million from $4.47 million at the end of 2024 [6] Guidance Updates - The company has withheld its 2025 HDMC financial outlook due to tariff uncertainties but updated guidance for the LiveWire business, now expecting an operating loss of $72-$77 million, up from a previous estimate of $59-$69 million [7]