YETI (NYSE:YETI) Posts Earnings Results, Beats Estimates By $0.04 EPS

YETI (NYSE:YETI) issued its quarterly earnings data 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 company had revenue of $583.71 million during the quarter, compared to the consensus estimate of $582.43 million. During the same period last year, the company earned $1.00 earnings per share. The firm’s revenue was up 6.8% compared to the same quarter last year. 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 Stock Performance

Shares of YETI stock traded down $0.25 during trading on Friday, hitting $46.81. The company’s stock had a trading volume of 1,073,112 shares, compared to its average volume of 1,522,293. The company has a current ratio of 2.16, a quick ratio of 1.16 and a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.10. The company has a market cap of $3.64 billion, a PE ratio of 24.51, a P/E/G ratio of 2.71 and a beta of 1.77. The business has a fifty day moving average of $46.76 and a 200-day moving average of $39.80. YETI has a 52 week low of $26.61 and a 52 week high of $51.29.

Analyst Upgrades and Downgrades

A number of equities analysts recently weighed in on YETI shares. Stifel Nicolaus lifted their target price on shares of YETI from $34.00 to $43.00 and gave the stock a “hold” rating in a research note on Friday, December 12th. KeyCorp raised YETI from a “sector weight” rating to an “overweight” rating and set a $57.00 price objective for the company in a research report on Friday, January 16th. B. Riley Financial upgraded YETI from a “neutral” rating to a “buy” rating and upped their target price for the company from $35.00 to $54.00 in a research report on Friday. Robert W. Baird lifted their target price on YETI from $52.00 to $54.00 and gave the stock an “outperform” rating in a report on Friday. Finally, Weiss Ratings reaffirmed a “hold (c)” rating on shares of YETI in a research report on Wednesday, January 21st. Nine research analysts have rated the stock with a Buy rating and seven have assigned a Hold rating to the company. According to data from MarketBeat.com, YETI has a consensus rating of “Moderate Buy” and a consensus target price of $49.38.

Insiders Place Their Bets

In other YETI news, SVP Bryan C. Barksdale sold 9,756 shares of the company’s stock in a transaction on Thursday, December 11th. The stock was sold at an average price of $45.32, for a total value of $442,141.92. Following the completion of the transaction, the senior vice president owned 56,397 shares in the company, valued at $2,555,912.04. This represents a 14.75% decrease in their position. The sale was disclosed in a document filed with the Securities & Exchange Commission, which is available through the SEC website. Corporate insiders own 0.94% of the company’s stock.

Institutional Inflows and Outflows

Several institutional investors and hedge funds have recently made changes to their positions in YETI. Quarry LP purchased a new stake in YETI in the 3rd quarter worth about $30,000. Safe Harbor Fiduciary LLC purchased a new position in shares of YETI in the fourth quarter worth about $41,000. Meeder Asset Management Inc. bought a new stake in shares of YETI in the fourth quarter valued at approximately $44,000. Headlands Technologies LLC purchased a new stake in shares of YETI during the 2nd quarter valued at approximately $52,000. Finally, MIRAE ASSET GLOBAL ETFS HOLDINGS Ltd. purchased a new stake in shares of YETI during the 3rd quarter valued at approximately $53,000.

YETI News Summary

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

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.