Winnebago Industries (NYSE:WGO) Stock: Insider Stacy Bogart Sells 14,146 Shares

Winnebago Industries, Inc. (NYSE:WGO) SVP Stacy Bogart sold 14,146 shares of the company’s stock in a transaction that occurred on Thursday, November 5th. The stock was sold at an average price of $33.73, for a total value of $477,144.58. Following the completion of the transaction, the senior vice president owned 69,821 shares of the company’s stock, valued at approximately $2,355,062.33. This represents a 16.85% decrease in their position. The transaction was disclosed in a document filed with the Securities & Exchange Commission, which is available through this link.

Winnebago Industries Trading Down 5.6%

WGO opened at $31.32 on Friday. The firm has a market capitalization of $892.02 million, a P/E ratio of 25.89 and a beta of 1.21. The firm’s 50 day moving average is $27.60 and its 200-day moving average is $32.46. Winnebago Industries, Inc. has a 52-week low of $21.95 and a 52-week high of $50.16. The company has a quick ratio of 1.04, a current ratio of 2.17 and a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.36.

Winnebago Industries (NYSE:WGO) last announced its earnings results on Tuesday, September 29th. The RV manufacturer reported $0.49 earnings per share for the quarter. Winnebago Industries had a net margin of 1.28% and a return on equity of 4.16%. Analysts expect that Winnebago Industries, Inc. will post 1.93 EPS for the current fiscal year.

Winnebago Industries Increases Dividend

The company also recently disclosed a quarterly dividend, which was paid on Wednesday, September 23rd. Shareholders of record on Wednesday, September 9th were issued a $0.36 dividend. The ex-dividend date was Wednesday, September 9th. This represents a $1.44 dividend on an annualized basis and a yield of 4.6%. This is an increase from Winnebago Industries’s previous quarterly dividend of $0.35. Winnebago Industries’s dividend payout ratio (DPR) is presently 119.01%.

Trending Headlines about Winnebago Industries

Here are the key news stories impacting Winnebago Industries this week:

• Negative Sentiment: Zacks Research cut estimates across several periods, including FY2027 EPS to $1.95 from $2.45 and FY2028 EPS to $2.17 from $5.32. It also lowered multiple quarterly forecasts for 2027 and 2028 and maintains a “Strong Sell” rating, signaling weaker earnings expectations. Winnebago Industries company and analyst information
• Negative Sentiment: SVP Stacy Bogart sold 14,146 shares for about $477,145, reducing her holdings by 16.85%. Insider selling can weigh on sentiment, though it does not necessarily indicate a change in the company’s outlook. Report on Winnebago insider sale
• Negative Sentiment: Wall Street Zen reportedly downgraded WGO from “Hold” to “Sell,” adding to the cautious tone around the shares. Report on Wall Street Zen rating change

Analyst Upgrades and Downgrades

Several analysts have recently weighed in on WGO shares. Citigroup raised their target price on Winnebago Industries from $24.00 to $28.00 and gave the company a “neutral” rating in a research note on Thursday, October 22nd. Raymond James Financial reiterated a “market perform” rating on shares of Winnebago Industries in a research note on Wednesday, October 21st. Weiss Ratings downgraded Winnebago Industries from a “hold (c-)” rating to a “sell (d+)” rating in a report on Wednesday, October 14th. Zacks Research lowered Winnebago Industries from a “hold” rating to a “strong sell” rating in a research note on Monday, November 2nd. Finally, BMO Capital Markets dropped their price objective on Winnebago Industries from $38.00 to $33.00 and set an “outperform” rating on the stock in a report on Thursday, October 22nd. Three equities research analysts have rated the stock with a Buy rating, seven have assigned a Hold rating and two have assigned a Sell rating to the company. According to data from MarketBeat, Winnebago Industries currently has an average rating of “Hold” and an average price target of $35.00.

Institutional Trading of Winnebago Industries

A number of large investors have recently modified their holdings of the company. Pzena Investment Management LLC acquired a new position in Winnebago Industries during the 2nd quarter valued at about $53,406,000. Dimensional Fund Advisors LP increased its stake in shares of Winnebago Industries by 8.9% in the first quarter. Dimensional Fund Advisors LP now owns 1,580,068 shares of the RV manufacturer’s stock valued at $48,968,000 after purchasing an additional 129,228 shares during the period. Maple Rock Capital Partners Inc. raised its holdings in shares of Winnebago Industries by 33.3% during the second quarter. Maple Rock Capital Partners Inc. now owns 1,559,231 shares of the RV manufacturer’s stock valued at $48,710,000 after buying an additional 389,400 shares during the last quarter. Arrowstreet Capital Limited Partnership raised its holdings in shares of Winnebago Industries by 72.8% during the first quarter. Arrowstreet Capital Limited Partnership now owns 664,638 shares of the RV manufacturer’s stock valued at $20,597,000 after buying an additional 280,017 shares during the last quarter. Finally, William Blair Investment Management LLC bought a new stake in shares of Winnebago Industries during the second quarter valued at approximately $9,545,000.

Winnebago Industries Company Profile

Winnebago Industries, Inc is a manufacturer of recreational vehicles and marine products. The company designs and produces motorhomes, travel trailers, fifth-wheel trailers and other outdoor recreation vehicles under brands including Winnebago, Grand Design, Newmar and Barletta.

Its marine operations produce boats and related products through brands such as Chris-Craft and Barletta. Winnebago’s portfolio serves consumers seeking products for travel, camping, boating and other outdoor recreational activities.

Founded in 1958, the company is headquartered in Forest City, Iowa.