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OneWater(ONEW) - 2025 Q3 - Earnings Call Transcript

Financial Data and Key Metrics Changes - Total revenue increased by 2% to $553 million in Q3 2025 from $542 million in Q3 2024 [4][13] - Gross profit declined to $129 million in Q3 2025 compared to $133 million in the prior year, primarily due to lower new boat volumes and a promotional environment [14] - Net income for Q3 totaled $11 million or $0.65 per diluted share, down from $17 million or $0.99 per diluted share in the prior year [14] - Adjusted earnings per diluted share decreased to $0.79 from $1.05 in the prior year [14] Business Line Data and Key Metrics Changes - New boat sales decreased by 2% to $326 million, while pre-owned boat sales increased by 18% to $126 million [13][10] - Revenue from service parts and other sales decreased by 2% to $83 million, driven by lower production from boat manufacturers [13] - Finance and Insurance revenue remained flat as a percentage of sales, maintaining healthy penetration rates [11] Market Data and Key Metrics Changes - Same store sales grew by 2% against an industry backdrop that saw declines in excess of 15% [4][13] - Total inventory decreased by 14% year over year, with a target to end the fiscal year with inventory down by 10% to 15% [6][15] Company Strategy and Development Direction - The company is focused on three key areas: maintaining healthy inventory of high-performing brands, executing disciplined cost management, and leveraging scale and operational expertise [7] - A brand rationalization strategy is in place to exit selected brands by the end of the year, allowing focus on the highest performing brands [7] - The company aims to reduce leverage as part of its capital allocation strategy [16] Management's Comments on Operating Environment and Future Outlook - Management expressed cautious optimism regarding July's performance and the potential for a trend to continue, despite persistent macroeconomic uncertainty [18] - The company raised its full-year revenue outlook to a range of $1.8 billion to $1.85 billion, anticipating same store sales to be up in the low single digits [17] - Management noted that the premium customer segment remains resilient despite tariff uncertainties affecting consumer confidence [24] Other Important Information - Total liquidity as of June 30 was in excess of $85 million, including cash on hand and availability under credit facilities [15] - Total long-term debt as of June 30 was $419 million, resulting in a net leverage of 5.8 times trailing twelve months adjusted EBITDA [16] Q&A Session Summary Question: Changes in behavior regarding tariff and market correction - Management noted that during the quarter, there was more confusion regarding tariffs, but subsequent clarity has led to less concern among customers [21][22] Question: Growth in pre-owned boat sales - The 18% growth in pre-owned boat sales is attributed to more customers trading in their boats rather than a trade-down effect [25][26] Question: Trade-in and replacement ratios - Management clarified that trade-ins are primarily for upgrading to larger boats, indicating a healthy churn in the market [29][30]