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Malibu Boats(MBUU) - 2025 Q4 - Earnings Call Transcript
2025-08-28 13:32
Financial Data and Key Metrics Changes - In Q4, net sales increased by 30.4% to $207 million, and unit volume increased by 16.8% to 1,221 boats [20] - For the full fiscal year 2025, net sales decreased by 2.6% to $807.6 million, and unit volume decreased by 9% to 4,898 boats [24] - Q4 adjusted EBITDA increased to $19.7 million, with an adjusted EBITDA margin of 9.5% [22] - GAAP net income for Q4 increased to $4.8 million, and adjusted net income per share increased by 205% to $0.42 [23] Business Line Data and Key Metrics Changes - The Malibu and Axis brands represented approximately 46.6% of unit sales, while Cobalt represented 26.9% and saltwater fishing represented 26.5% [20] - Adjusted EBITDA margin for the Malibu segment increased to 19.4% for fiscal year 2025 from 15.3% in fiscal year 2024 [26] - Adjusted EBITDA margin for the saltwater fishing segment decreased to 9.5% from 10.8%, and for the Cobalt segment decreased to 8.3% from 10.2% [27] Market Data and Key Metrics Changes - Initial market data suggests that fiscal Q4 was the weakest quarter of the year, with the broader market down mid-teens percentage points [10] - The company anticipates a modest direct impact from tariffs on fiscal year 2026 structure estimated between 1.5% to 3% cost of sales [17] Company Strategy and Development Direction - The company plans to introduce 11 new model year 26 boats while maintaining a commitment to quality and safety [8] - The focus remains on aligning wholesale with retail and supporting dealer health [10][12] - The company is committed to customer-centric innovation and environmental responsibility [15] Management's Comments on Operating Environment and Future Outlook - Management acknowledges a challenging retail environment and macroeconomic uncertainty affecting consumer sentiment [6][10] - The company expects gradual improvement in fiscal year 2026, with net sales anticipated to be flat to down mid-single digits [29] - Management emphasizes a disciplined approach to expectations, aligning with real-time market conditions [18] Other Important Information - The company generated $29 million in free cash flow for the year and returned $36 million to shareholders through share repurchases [9][27] - The balance sheet remains strong with $19 million of net cash and over $300 million of untapped liquidity [27] Q&A Session Summary Question: Inventory levels and destocking expectations - Management indicated that elevated inventory levels are modest, around one to two weeks, and will be addressed in fiscal year 2026 guidance [33][34] Question: Impact of tariffs on pricing - Management is exploring multiple mitigation strategies for tariffs, including supply chain adjustments, and has incorporated expected cost increases into guidance [36] Question: Retail outlook and dealer health - Management expects the retail market to remain similar to the previous year, focusing on gaining market share in a declining market [47][49] Question: Pricing and cost offsets - Management confirmed that some mitigation efforts occurred in the previous fiscal year, and price increases will be necessary due to additional costs [61][63] Question: Long-term debt and capital strategy - Management clarified that the presence of long-term debt is due to the use of a credit facility for working capital, with a strong net cash position [67][68] Question: Sensitivity analysis for EBITDA margin recovery - Management noted that stabilizing the market would help eliminate the need for destocking, which could drive revenue and profit growth [70]