YETI (NYSE:YETI) Issues Quarterly Earnings Results, Beats Expectations By $0.04 EPS

YETI (NYSE:YETI) issued its earnings results on Thursday. The company reported $0.92 earnings per share (EPS) for the quarter, topping analysts’ consensus estimates of $0.88 by $0.04, Briefing.com reports. YETI had a return on equity of 23.62% and a net margin of 8.75%.The business had revenue of $583.71 million for the quarter, compared to analysts’ expectations of $582.43 million. During the same period in the previous year, the firm posted $1.00 EPS. The company’s quarterly revenue was up 6.8% on a year-over-year basis. YETI updated its FY 2026 guidance to 2.770-2.830 EPS.

Here are the key takeaways from YETI’s conference call:

• YETI closed Q4 with a strong finish — 5% net sales growth (Drinkware +6%, International +25%), $212M free cash flow, and executed ~$125M of share repurchases in Q4 (≈$298M for the year).
• For fiscal 2026 the company guides to 6%–8% sales growth and adjusted EPS of $2.77–$2.83 (up ~12%–14%), but expects first‑half margin pressure and back‑half recovery due to timing and tariff effects.
• Management emphasized a ramping global innovation engine and product expansion (examples: Daytrip, Camino, Scala packs and expanded drinkware platforms) plus accelerating international rollout, which the company says is a major multi‑year growth driver.
• Tariffs remain a significant headwind — management expects roughly a $80M incremental COGS impact versus 2024 (embedded ~200–310 bps gross margin pressure and about $0.35 EPS headwind), with outsized impact in H1 2026 despite supply‑chain diversification efforts.

YETI Trading Down 0.9%

Shares of YETI stock traded down $0.43 during trading on Friday, hitting $46.63. 1,150,062 shares of the stock traded hands, compared to its average volume of 1,522,293. The firm has a market capitalization of $3.63 billion, a P/E ratio of 24.30, a price-to-earnings-growth ratio of 2.71 and a beta of 1.77. YETI has a 52-week low of $26.61 and a 52-week high of $51.29. The company has a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.10, a current ratio of 2.16 and a quick ratio of 1.16. The firm’s fifty day moving average price is $46.76 and its 200-day moving average price is $39.80.

More YETI News

Here are the key news stories impacting YETI this week:

• Positive Sentiment: Q4 beat on the top and bottom lines — EPS of $0.92 (beat) and revenue $583.7M (slightly above consensus); international sales accelerated 25% in Q4, showing strong cross‑border demand. YETI Q4 2025 Earnings Call Transcript
• Positive Sentiment: Management issued FY‑2026 guidance that implies growth: adjusted EPS $2.77–$2.83 and adjusted sales growth of 6%–8%; free cash flow guidance of $200–$225M and continued share repurchases support shareholder return expectations. YETI Reports Fourth Quarter and Full Year 2025 Results; Provides Full Year 2026 Outlook
• Positive Sentiment: Capital allocation remains shareholder‑friendly: YETI returned nearly $300M through repurchases in 2025 and expects an incremental ~$100M in 2026 repurchases (guidance assumes ~76.6M diluted shares). Quiver: YETI Reports 7% Increase in Q4 Net Sales…
• Neutral Sentiment: CFO transition announced — Scott Bomar (ex‑Home Depot) will become CFO on Feb 23 with the outgoing CFO advising through May 31. That adds experienced finance leadership but introduces a near‑term leadership change. YETI Appoints Scott Bomar as New CFO
• Negative Sentiment: Tariff and cost headwinds dented margins — adjusted gross and operating margins declined year‑over‑year with management flagging a ~200–310 bps unfavorable tariff impact; adjusted EPS was down versus the prior year on a non‑GAAP basis. That pressure prompted investor scrutiny. Yeti Holdings falls as investors eye full-year guidance, tariff impact
• Negative Sentiment: Market reaction to guidance and margin commentary triggered short‑term volatility in some outlets (reports of intraday share weakness after the release), reflecting investor sensitivity to tariff‑driven margin risk despite the top‑line beat. Yeti shares fall 5% as guidance misses expectations despite Q4 beat

Insider Buying and Selling at YETI

In other YETI news, SVP Bryan C. Barksdale sold 9,756 shares of the company’s stock in a transaction dated Thursday, December 11th. The shares were sold at an average price of $45.32, for a total transaction of $442,141.92. Following the transaction, the senior vice president directly owned 56,397 shares in the company, valued at approximately $2,555,912.04. This represents a 14.75% decrease in their ownership of the stock. The sale was disclosed in a filing with the SEC, which can be accessed through this link. Company insiders own 0.94% of the company’s stock.

Institutional Trading of YETI

Large investors have recently bought and sold shares of the stock. Quarry LP acquired a new stake in YETI in the 3rd quarter worth about $30,000. Safe Harbor Fiduciary LLC bought a new stake in shares of YETI during the 4th quarter valued at $41,000. Meeder Asset Management Inc. acquired a new stake in shares of YETI during the 4th quarter worth $44,000. Headlands Technologies LLC acquired a new position in YETI in the second quarter valued at about $52,000. Finally, MIRAE ASSET GLOBAL ETFS HOLDINGS Ltd. bought a new stake in YETI during the third quarter worth about $53,000.

Wall Street Analysts Forecast Growth

A number of brokerages have commented on YETI. KeyCorp raised shares of YETI from a “sector weight” rating to an “overweight” rating and set a $57.00 price objective for the company in a report on Friday, January 16th. Morgan Stanley set a $48.00 price target on YETI in a research report on Friday, January 16th. Robert W. Baird lifted their target price on YETI from $52.00 to $54.00 and gave the stock an “outperform” rating in a research note on Friday. Stifel Nicolaus boosted their price target on shares of YETI from $34.00 to $43.00 and gave the company a “hold” rating in a research report on Friday, December 12th. Finally, B. Riley Financial raised YETI from a “neutral” rating to a “buy” rating and lifted their price objective for the company from $35.00 to $54.00 in a research note on Friday. Nine research analysts have rated the stock with a Buy rating and seven have given a Hold rating to the company. According to MarketBeat, YETI presently has a consensus rating of “Moderate Buy” and a consensus target price of $49.38.

About YETI

YETI Holdings, Inc is an American outdoor and lifestyle products company known for its premium, performance-driven coolers, drinkware and accessories. The company’s portfolio includes hard coolers under its flagship Tundra series, soft coolers in the Hopper line, and vacuum-insulated drinkware sold under the Rambler brand. YETI’s products are engineered for durability, temperature retention and rugged outdoor use, targeting consumers ranging from avid anglers and hunters to outdoor enthusiasts and everyday users seeking high-quality insulated containers.

Founded in 2006 by brothers Roy and Ryan Seiders in Austin, Texas, YETI began with a focus on building a better cooler that could withstand extreme conditions and maintain ice retention longer than traditional alternatives.