OneWater(ONEW) - 2025 Q2 - Earnings Call Transcript

Financial Data and Key Metrics Changes - Fiscal second quarter revenue decreased by 1% to $484 million in 2025 from $488 million in 2024 [14] - New boat sales were down 5% to $310 million, while pre-owned boat sales increased by 14% to $90 million [14] - Gross profit declined to $110 million in 2025 compared to $120 million in 2024, driven by lower gross margins [15] - Net loss for the fiscal second quarter totaled $375,000 or $0.02 per diluted share, compared to a net loss of $5 million or $0.27 per diluted share in the prior year [16] - Adjusted income per diluted share was $0.13 compared to $0.67 in the prior year [17] Business Line Data and Key Metrics Changes - Same store sales declined by 2%, primarily due to a decrease in new boat sales [4] - Revenue from service parts and other sales increased by 2% to $69 million, driven by growth in the dealership segment [14] - Parts and service business revenue was up 2%, partially offset by headwinds in the distribution segment [12] Market Data and Key Metrics Changes - Total unit sales for the industry were down in excess of 10% for the quarter, while the company continued to outperform the industry and gain market share [4] - The average unit price of new boats increased, driven by continued strength in larger boats [11] - Financing and insurance revenue increased slightly as a percentage of total sales, indicating strong performance in in-store financing programs [12] Company Strategy and Development Direction - The company is focused on inventory and brand rationalization strategies, reducing inventory by 12% year over year [5] - The company plans to exit 15 brands to streamline operations and focus on higher-performing brands [46][48] - The company is monitoring the tariff landscape closely and does not expect an immediate impact on pricing for current inventory [8] Management's Comments on Operating Environment and Future Outlook - Management expressed cautious optimism about demand in April, indicating that results were in line with the prior year [22] - The macroeconomic environment remains uncertain, leading to an updated fiscal 2025 guidance with total sales expected to be in the range of $1.7 billion to $1.8 billion [20] - Management emphasized the importance of controlling factors within their operations to navigate current challenges [9] Other Important Information - Total liquidity as of March 31, 2025, was in excess of $74 million [18] - Total inventory decreased to $602 million from $687 million year over year, indicating a healthier mix and aging profile [18] - The company aims to reduce leverage in the latter half of 2025 as part of its capital allocation strategy [19] Q&A Session Summary Question: What is the demand outlook post-tariff announcements? - Management indicated that April results were in line with the previous year, with positive signs for May [22][23] Question: What drove the margin down on used boats? - Management noted that the model mix and aggressive pricing strategies to move inventory contributed to the softer margins [25][26] Question: Where is the company gaining market share? - The majority of market share gains are in the premium segment, with the company performing better than the industry average [32][33] Question: Is the company discounting heavily to gain share? - Management confirmed that while some discounting is occurring, it is strategic and focused on moving dated inventory [36][37] Question: How does the company see the industry evolving post-slowdown? - Management anticipates potential consolidation in the industry due to higher carrying costs and competitive pressures [41][45]