SharkNinja(SN) - 2025 Q4 - Earnings Call Transcript

Financial Data and Key Metrics Changes - SharkNinja achieved $6.4 billion in net sales for 2025, up nearly 16% year-over-year, with adjusted EBITDA increasing more than 19% to $1.14 billion [21][22] - Adjusted earnings per share reached a record $5.28, up nearly 21% year-over-year [21] - In Q4, net sales increased 17.6% year-over-year to $2.1 billion, with domestic sales up 15.7% and international sales up 21.4% [22][24] Business Line Data and Key Metrics Changes - Cleaning category net sales increased 3.4% year-over-year to $670 million, driven by innovations like the Shark Stain Force Cordless Spot and Stain Cleaner [24] - Cooking and beverage category net sales rose 11.7% to $667 million, with the Ninja Luxe Cafe Espresso Machine being a significant contributor [24] - Food preparation category saw a 28.1% increase to $438 million, supported by global momentum in frozen treats [24] - Beauty and home environment category experienced a remarkable 63.2% growth to $326 million, the highest growth rate of the year [25] Market Data and Key Metrics Changes - The U.S. market for SharkNinja declined in the low single digits year-over-year, while SharkNinja gained market share across all four category groupings [6] - The U.K. business grew 9.2% year-over-year in Q4, despite declines in air fryer sales [22][23] - Latin America, particularly Mexico, showed triple-digit growth, indicating strong momentum and future opportunities [19][24] Company Strategy and Development Direction - SharkNinja's strategy focuses on diversification across products, channels, and geographies to drive growth [8][10] - The company plans to expand into new categories, having entered two additional subcategories in 2025 and aiming for two more in 2026 [14] - The beauty segment is seen as a significant growth area, with ambitions to become the number one beauty tech company globally [61] Management's Comments on Operating Environment and Future Outlook - Management expressed confidence in navigating macroeconomic challenges, viewing them as opportunities for growth [37] - The outlook for 2026 includes expectations for net sales growth between 10% and 11% and adjusted net income per diluted share to increase by 12%-14% year-over-year [34] - The company aims to maintain double-digit growth and expand profitability on the adjusted EBITDA line at a faster rate than top-line growth [20][34] Other Important Information - SharkNinja announced a $750 million share repurchase program, reflecting strong cash flow and a net cash position [13][33] - The company completed its global Oracle implementation and launched Salesforce in the U.S. and Canada to enhance its direct-to-consumer platform [11] Q&A Session Summary Question: What is the medium-term growth algorithm for the U.S. business? - Management indicated that the U.S. business is expected to achieve double-digit growth in 2026, with contributions from both units and pricing [41][42] Question: How will international segment growth evolve in 2026? - Management expects international growth to outpace domestic growth, particularly in Latin America and EMEA, despite some transitional disruptions [45][49] Question: What characteristics define customers acquired through the beauty segment? - The beauty segment is attracting a younger demographic, including young males, and is expanding the market size significantly [58][61]