LOUDON, Tenn., Aug. 21, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Malibu Boats, Inc. (Nasdaq: MBUU) announced today that it will host an Investor Day on Thursday, September 25, 2025 at 10:00 a.m. Eastern Time at various locations near its headquarters in Loudon, Tennessee. Steve Menneto, Malibu’s Chief Executive Officer, Bruce Beckman, Chief Financial Officer, and other members of the senior leadership team will provide information about the company’s plan to drive growth and value creation. The program will comprise of pre ...

Financial Data and Key Metrics Changes - Net sales increased by 12.4% to $228.7 million, with unit volume rising by 12.8% to 1,431 units, driven primarily by increased unit volumes in the Malibu segment and favorable model mix across all segments [16][19] - Gross profit rose by 13.4% to $45.7 million, with gross margin as a percentage of sales increasing by 20 basis points to 20% [18] - Q3 GAAP net income surged by 119.4% to $13.2 million, while adjusted EBITDA increased by 16% to $28.3 million, with adjusted EBITDA margin rising by 40 basis points to 12.4% [19][20] - Non-GAAP adjusted fully distributed net income per share increased by 14.3% to $0.72 [20] Business Line Data and Key Metrics Changes - The Malibu and Axis brands accounted for approximately 52% of unit sales, while saltwater fishing represented 22.8%, and Cobalt made up the remaining 25.2% [17] - Consolidated net sales per unit decreased by 0.3% to $159,792, primarily due to an unfavorable segment mix [18] Market Data and Key Metrics Changes - Dealer inventories entering the selling season are healthy and well below last year's levels, with expectations to bring dealer inventories down to the mid-teens percentage [9][27] - Retail environment remains challenging due to elevated interest rates and macroeconomic uncertainty, affecting consumer sentiment and discretionary spending [9] Company Strategy and Development Direction - The company emphasizes innovation as a cornerstone of its competitive advantage, with nearly 40% of Malibu boat show unit sales driven by two new premium models introduced this year [11] - The company is committed to maintaining dealer health and operational excellence while navigating current market conditions [13] - A balanced approach is maintained, focusing on long-term dealer and brand health over short-term volume [22] Management's Comments on Operating Environment and Future Outlook - Management acknowledges the ongoing industry softness but highlights solid execution and growth in Q3, with expectations for retail markets to decline by double digits for the full fiscal year [6][22] - The company does not expect tariffs to have a material impact on its cost structure for the remainder of fiscal 2025 and is deploying various tariff mitigation strategies [23] Other Important Information - Capital expenditures are expected to be tightened to $25 million to $30 million, with a modest reduction in share repurchases planned [21] - The company finished Q3 with over $39 million in cash and over $300 million in untapped liquidity on its credit facility [21] Q&A Session Summary Question: What would the goal be by June with respect to dealer inventory? - The company expects to bring dealer inventories down to the mid-teens percentage, below last year's levels [27][28] Question: How is the behavior of Malibu customers changing? - Retail is seeing some repeat buyers returning, particularly cash repeat buyers, while new buyers remain a small percentage of overall retail [30][31] Question: What are the competitor promotional activities like? - The company has maintained consistent promotional levels and does not expect to elevate them significantly, focusing on new product performance [36][37] Question: What is the company's tariff risk? - The company sources about 18% to 20% of its cost of sales from outside the US, with no singular large sources identified [45][46] Question: How is demand trending in the quarter? - Demand has followed a seasonal ramp but has not met previous expectations for robust growth [51] Question: What changes have occurred in the saltwater segment? - There was some improvement in the saltwater segment, particularly in Florida, but it did not return to growth [60] Question: What has changed in the cost structure leading to adjusted EBITDA pressure? - Adjustments were made to production levels based on market expectations, impacting overall financial projections [68] Question: How will capital allocation be managed in the current environment? - The company remains committed to capital allocation priorities but may modify tactics based on market realities [69]

Financial Data and Key Metrics Changes - Net sales increased by 12.4% to $228.7 million, with unit volume rising by 12.8% to 1,431 units, driven primarily by increased unit volumes in the Malibu segment and favorable model mix across all segments [15][16] - Gross profit rose by 13.4% to $45.7 million, with gross margin as a percentage of sales increasing by 20 basis points to 20% [16] - Q3 GAAP net income surged by 119.4% to $13.2 million, while adjusted EBITDA increased by 16% to $28.3 million, with adjusted EBITDA margin rising by 40 basis points to 12.4% [17][18] - Non-GAAP adjusted fully distributed net income per share increased by 14.3% to $0.72 [18] Business Line Data and Key Metrics Changes - The Malibu and Axis brands accounted for approximately 52% of unit sales, while saltwater fishing represented 22.8%, and Cobalt made up the remaining 25.2% [15] - Consolidated net sales per unit decreased by 0.3% to $159,792, primarily due to an unfavorable segment mix [16] Market Data and Key Metrics Changes - Dealer inventories entering the selling season are healthy and well below last year's levels, with expectations to bring dealer inventories down to the mid-teens percentage [7][24] - Retail environment remains challenging due to elevated interest rates and macroeconomic uncertainty, affecting consumer sentiment and discretionary spending [7][20] Company Strategy and Development Direction - The company emphasizes innovation as a cornerstone of its long-term strategy, with nearly 40% of Malibu boat show unit sales driven by two premium models introduced this year [10] - The company is committed to maintaining dealer health and operational excellence while navigating current market conditions [12][19] - A balanced approach is maintained, focusing on dealer health, operational excellence, and continued innovation [12] Management's Comments on Operating Environment and Future Outlook - Management expressed confidence in navigating current market conditions, highlighting a strong balance sheet and robust cash flow generation [13][19] - The company has recalibrated expectations for the upcoming selling season, now expecting retail markets to be down double digits for the full fiscal year [20] - Management does not expect tariffs to have a material impact on the cost structure for the remainder of fiscal 2025 [21] Other Important Information - Capital expenditures are expected to be tightened to $25 million to $30 million, with a modest reduction in share repurchases planned [19] - The company generated over $15 million in cash from operations during the quarter and finished Q3 with over $39 million in cash on hand [18][19] Q&A Session Summary Question: What would the goal be by June with respect to dealer inventory? - The company expects to bring dealer inventories down to the mid-teens percentage, below last year's levels [24][25] Question: Insights into customer behavior, particularly repeat buyers and first-time buyers? - Retail trends show repeat buyers, especially cash buyers, returning, while new buyers remain a small percentage of overall retail [28][29] Question: What are the observations regarding competitor promotional activity? - The company has maintained consistent promotional levels and has not had to elevate them significantly due to strong new product performance [33][34] Question: How is the saltwater segment performing? - There was an improvement in the saltwater segment, particularly in Florida, but it did not bounce back to growth [56][57] Question: What has changed in the cost structure leading to adjusted EBITDA pressure? - Adjustments were made to production expectations based on market conditions, impacting overall financial projections [63]