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A day after Harley-Davidson reported weaker quarterly earnings, the famed motorcycle maker got a warning that its debt ratings may be cut to junk by spring. ...

Harley-Davidson ( NYSE:HOG ) just issued fourth-quarter and full-year 2025 earnings that missed analyst expectations, reporting wider per-share losses than analysts forecast, with revenue also falling short of some projections amid ongoing demand weakness. ...

Pre-market indexes are pulling back slightly this morning, following another record close from the blue-chip Dow on Monday. Spirits are generally higher than they were trying to scale the “wall of worry” about AI spending over the past week or two.Overall, call morning trading flat this morning: the Dow is -30 points at this hour, -0.06%, the S&P 500 is -1 point, the Nasdaq +8 points, +0.035% and the small-cap Russell 2000 -2, -0.07%. Bond yields remain tame: +4.16% on the 10-year, +3.46% on the 2-year.Econ ...

Key Takeaways Retail Sales Dropped Unexpected to 0.0% for DecemberImports and Exports Rose 0.1% and 0.3%, RespectivelyQ4 Earnings Continue: KO, SPOT, HAS, HOGTuesday, February 10th, 2026Pre-market indexes are pulling back slightly this morning, following another record close from the blue-chip Dow on Monday. Spirits are generally higher than they were trying to scale the “wall of worry” about AI spending over the past week or two. Overall, call morning trading flat this morning: the Dow is -30 points at thi ...

Core Insights - Harley-Davidson reported a revenue of $390.55 million for the quarter ended December 2025, reflecting a decline of 9.4% year-over-year and falling short of the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $527.28 million by 25.93% [1] - The company's earnings per share (EPS) was -$2.44, a significant drop from -$0.93 in the same quarter last year, resulting in an EPS surprise of -165.22% compared to the consensus estimate of -$0.92 [1] Financial Performance - Total worldwide retail sales of Harley-Davidson motorcycles reached 25,287 units, exceeding the average estimate of 21,813 units [4] - Motorcycle shipments totaled 13,515, which was below the average estimate of 18,085 units [4] - Revenue from motorcycles and related products was $390.55 million, significantly lower than the average estimate of $530.92 million, marking a year-over-year decline of 9.4% [4] - Revenue from HDMC's motorcycle segment was $379.2 million, compared to the average estimate of $518.74 million [4] Segment Performance - Revenue from motorcycles was $193.88 million, falling short of the average estimate of $337.66 million, representing a year-over-year decrease of 16.2% [4] - Parts and accessories revenue was $116.51 million, slightly above the average estimate of $111.49 million, with a year-over-year change of -0.9% [4] - Apparel revenue was $47.17 million, below the average estimate of $51.35 million, indicating a decline of 12.8% year-over-year [4] - Revenue from licensing was $7.12 million, surpassing the average estimate of $5.06 million, showing a significant increase of 60.6% year-over-year [4] - Live Wire revenue was $11.35 million, slightly below the average estimate of $12.18 million, but still reflecting a year-over-year growth of 9.2% [4] Stock Performance - Harley-Davidson shares have returned -3.3% over the past month, while the Zacks S&P 500 composite remained unchanged [3] - The stock currently holds a Zacks Rank 3 (Hold), suggesting it may perform in line with the broader market in the near term [3]

Market Overview - US stocks are trading near record highs, with the S&P 500 close to its all-time high of 4,796.56, just about 10 points below that level [6] - Despite the rally, investor sentiment appears cautious, with concerns about the tech sector dominating discussions [7][10] - The energy sector is noted as the best-performing group this year, followed by materials and consumer staples [9] Company Earnings - Coca-Cola's earnings report disappointed investors, with its outlook at the bottom end of expectations, projecting organic revenue growth of 4% to 5%, slightly below the anticipated 5% [27][29] - Spotify reported a significant increase in monthly active users, reaching 751 million, a rise of 11% year-over-year, attributed to successful marketing campaigns [3][43] - Harley-Davidson experienced a 4% drop in shipments, contrary to analyst expectations of a 22% increase, leading to a decline in stock value [45] Consumer Behavior - Recent retail sales data for December showed no growth, significantly worse than the expected 0.4% increase, indicating potential weakness in consumer spending during the holiday season [15][16] - The K-shaped economic recovery is highlighted, with high-income consumers continuing to spend while low-income consumers seek more affordable options [32][34] - Coca-Cola noted that while total spending is up, low-income consumers are increasingly looking for value, opting for smaller packages or shopping at discount stores [32][34] Investment Trends - Alphabet is making headlines by issuing a $1 billion bond with a 100-year maturity, marking a significant move in the tech sector [2][14] - The software sector is facing scrutiny, with concerns about the future earnings visibility of companies like ServiceNow and Salesforce, as AI developments create uncertainty [11][12] - Investors are advised to consider selective buying in software, focusing on companies with strong competitive advantages [51][52]

We plan to continue these interventions with discipline, as we work to optimize retail inventory, positioning the business and our dealer network for more sustainable performance going forward. That said, we're encouraged by the early green shoots we're seeing. Our immediate priorities are both straightforward and deliberate. First, we believe we are stabilizing the business by restoring dealer confidence and aligning wholesale activity with retail demand. Second, we are finalizing a strategy that we believ ...

LiveWire Group (NYSE:LVWR) Q4 2025 Earnings call February 10, 2026 09:00 AM ET Company ParticipantsArtie Starrs - CEOJonathan Root - CFOShawn Collins - Director of Investor RelationsConference Call ParticipantsBrandon Rolle - AnalystCraig R. Kennison - AnalystJaime M. Katz - AnalystNoah Zatzkin - AnalystRobin Margaret Farley - AnalystTristan Thomas - AnalystOperatorThank you for standing by, and welcome to the Harley-Davidson 2025 fourth quarter investor and analyst conference call. Please be advised that t ...

LiveWire Group (NYSE:LVWR) Q4 2025 Earnings call February 10, 2026 09:00 AM ET Company ParticipantsArtie Starrs - CEOJonathan Root - CFOShawn Collins - Director of Investor RelationsConference Call ParticipantsBrandon Rolle - AnalystCraig R. Kennison - AnalystJaime M. Katz - AnalystJames Hardiman - AnalystNoah Zatzkin - AnalystRobin Margaret Farley - AnalystTristan Thomas - AnalystOperatorThank you for standing by, and welcome to the Harley-Davidson 2025 Q4 investor and analyst conference call. Please be ad ...