PALATINE, Ill.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Weber, one of the global leaders in high-performance, high-quality outdoor cooking technology and products, today unveiled its 2026 lineup of grills and accessories. The new portfolio delivers a totally seamless smart ecosystem for grilling by connecting smart grills, accessories, and the WEBER CONNECT App across all major fuel types to elevate the everyday with more confidence, control, and consistently delicious results. Weber delivers a seamless smart ecosystem for grilli ...

Financial Performance - Revenue for Q3 2025 reached $125 million, a 2.7% increase compared to $122 million in Q3 2024[9, 22] - Gross margin was 38.7% in Q3 2025, compared to 42.3% in Q3 2024[9, 24] - Adjusted EBITDA was $13.8 million, representing an 11.0% margin, compared to $12 million and 10.1% margin in Q3 2024[9, 24] - Adjusted net loss was $7 million in Q3 2025, compared to $4 million in Q3 2024[24] Revenue Mix & Growth Pillars - Grills accounted for 61% of revenue, consumables 19%, and accessories 20%[10, 11] - Consumables revenue increased by approximately 12% in Q3 2025[13] - Accessories line realized double-digit growth[13] Project Gravity - Project Gravity aims for $50 million in annualized run-rate savings once fully implemented by the end of 2026[6, 15, 16] - Phase 1 includes a reduction in force and MEATER centralization, yielding approximately $30 million in savings[16] - Phase 2 includes channel optimization and other productivity measures, yielding approximately $20 million in savings[6, 16] Tariff Mitigation & Balance Sheet - The company is diversifying production outside of China to mitigate tariff risks, expecting a meaningful production shift by the end of 2026[14] - Liquidity at the end of Q3 2025 was $167 million, compared to $177 million in Q3 2024[18] - Net debt was $398 million, compared to $399 million in Q3 2024[18] Fiscal Year 2025 Guidance - Total revenue is projected to be between $540 million and $555 million[26] - Gross margin is expected to be between 40.5% and 41.5%[26] - Adjusted EBITDA is guided to be between $66 million and $73 million[26]

Financial Performance - Revenue for 2Q 2025 was $145 million, a decrease of 13.6% compared to $168 million in 2Q 2024[10, 24] - Gross margin was 39.2% in 2Q 2025, compared to 42.9% in 2Q 2024[10, 27] - Adjusted EBITDA was $14 million in 2Q 2025, compared to $27 million in 2Q 2024, with a margin of 9.8% versus 15.9%[10, 27] - Adjusted net loss was $1.936 million, compared to an income of $7.269 million in 2Q 2024[27, 42] Revenue Mix & Growth Pillars - Grills accounted for 51% of revenue, consumables 24%, and accessories 25%[12, 13] - Consumables revenue increased by approximately 7% in 2Q 2025[15] Tariff Mitigation & Project Gravity - The company expects to offset approximately 80% of the $60 million unmitigated tariff exposure for Fiscal Year 2025[6, 16] - Project Gravity is expected to drive $30 million of annualized cost savings once fully implemented, with realized savings expected to be up to $13 million in FY 2025[7, 18] Liquidity & Debt - The company had $180 million in liquidity at the end of 2Q 2025, compared to $175 million in 2Q 2024[20] - Net debt was $402 million in 2Q 2025, compared to $409 million in 2Q 2024[20] Fiscal Year 2025 Guidance - Total revenue is projected to be between $540 million and $555 million[29] - Gross margin is expected to be between 40.5% and 41.5%[29] - Adjusted EBITDA is projected to be between $66 million and $73 million[29]

Financial Data and Key Metrics Changes - First quarter revenues declined by 1% to $143 million compared to the same period in 2024, with adjusted EBITDA of $23 million, down from $24 million year-over-year [27][30][8] - Net loss for the first quarter was $1 million, an improvement from a net loss of $5 million in the first quarter of 2024 [30] - Adjusted net income increased to $7 million or $0.05 per diluted share, compared to $5 million or $0.04 per diluted share in the same period last year [30] Business Line Data and Key Metrics Changes - Grill sales increased by 13% year-over-year, benefiting from the launch of the new Woodridge series [17][20] - Consumables revenues decreased by 6% to $30 million, largely in line with expectations [27] - Accessories revenue fell by 27% to $26 million, primarily due to challenges faced by the Meter product line [27][24] Market Data and Key Metrics Changes - North American revenues rose by 6%, while revenues from the rest of the world dropped by 47%, significantly impacted by Meter's performance [28] - The first quarter typically experiences slower sales in the outdoor cooking industry, but sell-through for grills remained positive compared to the previous year [18] Company Strategy and Development Direction - The company is focused on mitigating tariff impacts through cost reductions, sourcing diversification, and strategic pricing increases [11][12][13] - Plans to reduce production in China significantly by 2026 while enhancing relationships with manufacturing partners [13] - The company has suspended forward guidance for fiscal 2025 due to uncertainties in the macroeconomic environment and consumer demand [16][34] Management's Comments on Operating Environment and Future Outlook - Management highlighted the challenges posed by tariffs and declining consumer sentiment, emphasizing the need for strategic navigation through the current macroeconomic landscape [9][10] - The company remains optimistic about its ability to offset tariff impacts and is committed to long-term growth strategies despite short-term challenges [26][36] Other Important Information - The Woodridge series received strong consumer reception, achieving an average rating of 4.8 stars, marking the highest rating for a product launch in the company's history [21] - The company is actively managing inventory levels and has reduced purchase orders to avoid overstocking amid uncertain demand [35][55] Q&A Session Summary Question: Can you provide some color around strategic price increases across your product portfolio? - Management indicated that pricing decisions were made based on historical sell-through data and product elasticity, with a focus on premium positioning and innovation [38][39] Question: Can you talk about the Meter segment and capital allocation going forward? - Management acknowledged short-term challenges in the Meter segment but emphasized a long-term strategy focused on wholesale channels and operational efficiency [44][46] Question: Have you sensed a shift in retailer willingness to take on inventory? - Management noted no significant reluctance from retailers to take inventory, but there has been a shift towards domestic fulfillment due to tariff implications [50][52] Question: Can you clarify the tariff situation regarding products from China? - Management confirmed that grills from China are subject to a total tariff of 45%, while accessories vary based on sourcing [58][60] Question: What is the approach to marketing this year? - The company is focusing on sales activation activities and in-store marketing, while top-of-funnel marketing has been deprioritized due to the uncertain environment [89][90]

Financial Data and Key Metrics Changes - First quarter revenues declined by 1% to $143 million compared to the same period in 2024, with adjusted EBITDA of $23 million, down from $24 million year-over-year [6][24][27] - Net loss for the first quarter was $1 million, an improvement from a net loss of $5 million in the first quarter of 2024 [27] - Adjusted net income increased to $7 million or $0.05 per diluted share, compared to $5 million or $0.04 per diluted share in the same period last year [27] Business Line Data and Key Metrics Changes - Grill sales increased by 13% year-over-year, benefiting from the launch of the new Woodridge series [15][24] - Consumables revenues decreased by 6% to $30 million, in line with expectations, due to a reduction in wood pellet and soup consumables [21][24] - Accessories revenue fell by 27% to $26 million, primarily due to challenges faced by Meter in the smart thermometer category [22][24] Market Data and Key Metrics Changes - North American revenues rose by 6%, while revenues from the rest of the world dropped by 47%, largely due to Meter's performance [25] - The first quarter typically experiences slower sales in the outdoor cooking industry, but sell-through for grills remained healthy into the second quarter [16][24] Company Strategy and Development Direction - The company is focused on mitigating tariff impacts through cost reductions, sourcing diversification, and strategic pricing increases [10][12][14] - Plans to reduce production in China significantly by 2026 while enhancing relationships with manufacturing partners [11][12] - The company has suspended forward guidance for fiscal 2025 due to uncertainties in the macroeconomic environment and consumer demand [14][31] Management's Comments on Operating Environment and Future Outlook - Management acknowledged the challenges posed by tariffs and declining consumer sentiment, emphasizing the importance of navigating the current macroeconomic climate [7][8] - The company is optimistic about its ability to offset tariff impacts through various mitigation strategies, although consumer demand remains a significant unknown [10][29] - Management expressed confidence in the long-term value of the Meter brand despite short-term pressures [42][44] Other Important Information - The Woodridge series received strong consumer reception, achieving an average rating of 4.8 stars across various platforms [19][20] - The company is actively managing inventory levels and has reduced purchase orders to avoid overstocking amid uncertain demand [32][53] Q&A Session Summary Question: Can you provide insights on strategic price increases across your product portfolio? - Management indicated that pricing decisions were made based on historical sell-through data and product elasticity, with a focus on premium positioning [35][36] Question: How is the Meter segment performing and what are the capital allocation plans? - Management acknowledged short-term challenges for Meter but emphasized a long-term strategy focused on wholesale channels and cost structure optimization [42][43] Question: Has there been a shift in retailer willingness to take on inventory? - Management noted no significant reluctance from retailers but mentioned a shift towards domestic fulfillment due to tariff implications [48][49] Question: Can you clarify the tariff situation for products sourced from China? - Management confirmed that grills from China are subject to a total tariff of 45%, while accessories vary based on sourcing [57][64] Question: What is the current status of the Walmart pellet rollout? - Management expressed excitement about the partnership with Walmart, noting it meets consumer demand for convenience [68][69]

Core Insights - Traeger, Inc. has launched the Flatrock 2 Zone Griddle, expanding its griddle lineup with a compact design that maintains high performance similar to the Flatrock 3 Zone [1][2][3] - The Flatrock 2 Zone features a two-zone cooking system and streamlined ignition process, enhancing the outdoor cooking experience by providing versatility and efficiency [2][3] - The product is priced at $699 and will be available on Traeger.com and select retailers in the U.S. and Canada [4] Company Overview - Traeger Grills, based in Salt Lake City, is a leader in the wood pellet grill market, known for its innovative outdoor cooking systems that allow for various cooking methods [5] - The company has recently entered the griddle category, further solidifying its position in the outdoor cooking space with versatile cooking options [5] Product Features - The Flatrock 2 Zone includes two distinct cooking zones for precise heat control, ensuring even cooking without hot or cold spots [6] - It incorporates wind-blocking technology for consistent heat coverage and U-shaped burners for reliable cooking performance [6] - The design features EZ-CLEAN™ grease management for easy cleanup and a slimmed-down size suitable for smaller spaces [6] - Customizable cookspace options are available with the Pop-And-Lock™ accessory rail and folding side shelves [6]

Financial Data and Key Metrics Changes - The company reported a 3% revenue growth in Q4 2024, with adjusted EBITDA of $18 million, up 41% from Q4 2023 [10][11][48] - Gross margin improved by 410 basis points year-over-year, reaching 40.9% in Q4 2024 [10][46] - For the full year 2024, adjusted EBITDA grew by 34%, and gross margin expanded by 540 basis points [12][43] Business Line Data and Key Metrics Changes - Grill revenues increased by 30% year-over-year to $78 million in Q4 2024, driven by strong sell-through during the holiday season and the launch of the Woodridge series [44][23] - Consumables revenue grew by 25% to $31 million, supported by increased replenishment and new distribution at Walmart [27][44] - Accessories revenue declined by 24% to $60 million, primarily due to underperformance at Meater [30][44] Market Data and Key Metrics Changes - North America revenues increased by 11%, while revenues from the rest of the world declined by 39%, largely influenced by Meater's performance [45][109] - The company noted that the grill market is expected to grow modestly by 1% to 2% in 2025, following three years of decline [70][71] Company Strategy and Development Direction - The company aims to increase brand awareness and market share, with household penetration currently at 3.6% [14][39] - Strategic initiatives include enhancing social media engagement and partnerships with culinary brands to drive brand activation [15][17] - The company plans to focus on boots-on-the-ground sales activation efforts in 2025, including a roadshow program at Costco [25][26] Management's Comments on Operating Environment and Future Outlook - Management expressed confidence in the brand's health and consumer demand for grills, despite an uncertain macroeconomic environment [38][39] - The company is guiding for revenues of $595 to $615 million in 2025, reflecting a potential decline of 2% to growth of 2% compared to 2024 [35][51] - Management acknowledged challenges related to tariffs and their impact on the business, emphasizing proactive strategies to mitigate potential effects [36][37] Other Important Information - Dom Blosil, the CFO, announced his transition out of the role, with Joey Hord set to take over [40][41] - The company ended 2024 with $15 million in cash and cash equivalents and $409 million in total debt [48][49] Q&A Session Summary Question: Expectations for the accessories business in 2025 - Management is conservatively forecasting Meater's performance and believes there are opportunities for improvement through retail expansion [60] Question: Impact of advertising spend on Meater's performance - Management noted that Q1 insights may not be indicative of future performance due to the seasonal nature of Meater's business [62] Question: Overall grill market outlook for 2025 - Management expects modest growth in the grill market, with Traeger gaining market share in 2024 [70][72] Question: Strategy for lower price point grills - The company plans to continue leveraging successful promotions at lower price points while introducing the Woodridge series at a premium price [76] Question: Inventory levels and tariff anticipation - The increase in inventory was primarily tied to the Woodridge launch rather than anticipatory tariffs [79] Question: Long-term leverage goals - The company aims to maintain leverage at or below three turns, with a focus on debt paydown and EBITDA growth [90][93] Question: Update on manufacturing partners in Vietnam - The company is progressing with its second global manufacturing partner in Vietnam and expects to be in mass production soon [97][98] Question: Recent trends in international sales - The decline in international sales is largely due to Meater's performance, which significantly impacts the overall numbers [109]

Financial Performance - Total revenue for Fiscal Year 2024 was $604 million, a slight decrease of 0.3% compared to $606 million in FY 2023[30] - Gross margin for FY 2024 increased to 42.3%, compared to 36.9% in FY 2023[33] - Adjusted EBITDA for FY 2024 was $81.9 million, representing 13.6% of revenue, compared to $61 million, or 10.1% of revenue, in FY 2023[33] - For the fourth quarter of 2024, total revenue increased by 3.2% to $169 million from $163 million in 4Q 2023[24] - Gross profit margin for the fourth quarter of 2024 increased to 40.9% from 36.8% in 4Q 2023[27] - Adjusted EBITDA for the fourth quarter of 2024 was $18 million, or 10.9% of revenue, compared to $13 million, or 7.9% of revenue, in 4Q 2023[27] Revenue Breakdown - Grill revenue for FY 2024 remained consistent at $299 million[30] - Consumables revenue for FY 2024 increased by 8.5% to $192 million[30] - Accessories revenue for FY 2024 decreased by 3.8% to $115 million[30] - In the fourth quarter of 2024, grill revenue increased by 30.2% to $78 million[24] - Consumables revenue for the fourth quarter of 2024 decreased by 24.1% to $25 million[24] - Accessories revenue for the fourth quarter of 2024 remained consistent at $60 million[24] 2025 Guidance - The company expects total revenue to be between $595 million and $615 million for fiscal year 2025[36] - Gross margin is expected to be between 42.2% and 42.8% for fiscal year 2025[36] - Adjusted EBITDA is projected to be between $75 million and $85 million for fiscal year 2025[36]