Malibu Boats, Inc. Class A (MBUU)

Over the past six months, Malibu Boats, Inc. (MBUU) stock has experienced a decline of 19.36% between January 6, 2025, and January 5, 2026. Key earnings reports include Q1 2026 (EPS of -0.040 USD), Annual General Meeting (EPS of 0.760 USD), Q4 2025 (EPS of 0.240 USD), and Q3 2025 (EPS of 0.660 USD). In January 2026, the stock price increased following an insider stock purchase. Conversely, around September 2025, the stock dropped by 14.6% after Q2 results missed profit expectations. The company authorized a $70.00 million share repurchase program. Analyst sentiment indicates an average "Hold" rating. Financial performance has been challenging, with a significant decline in 2024 and expectations for further worsening in 2025. The adjusted EBITDA margin has been revised downwards to 8%-9%, and a projected decline in retail activity suggests a year-over-year sales decrease of approximately 10% for the second quarter and a potential fiscal year sales drop of flat to down mid-single digits.

Demand for Malibu Boats, Inc. products and services exhibits seasonality, with peaks during warmer months and vacation periods. This seasonality presents both opportunities and risks, as potential seasonal demand shocks can impact the company's financial stability.

Malibu Boats, Inc. is a leading designer, engineer, manufacturer, marketer, and seller of recreational powerboats, operating within the Consumer Discretionary sector. Its product portfolio includes performance sport boats, sterndrive, and outboard boats, catering to watersports, general recreational boating, and fishing. The company markets its products under brands like Malibu, Axis, Pursuit, Maverick, Cobia, Pathfinder, Hewes, and Cobalt, and operates through three segments: Malibu, Saltwater Fishing, and Cobalt.

Malibu Boats, Inc. is headquartered in Loudon, Tennessee, USA, with additional production facilities in New South Wales, Australia. Its products are sold globally through a network of independent dealers across North America, Europe, Asia, the Middle East, South America, South Africa, and Australia/New Zealand.

Malibu Boats has maintained a strong brand reputation over the past year, recognized for its high-quality craftsmanship, innovative technology, and industry-leading performance. The Malibu Boats Wakesetter 23 LSV was named the 2025 Wakesurf and Wakeboard Boat of the Year for the sixth consecutive year. The company partnered with the International Waterski & Wakeboard Federation to support premier events. A partnership with General Motors was established to develop an innovation for the vertical integration of the Monsoon Line of engines. Malibu Boats introduced the new ultra-luxury 2025 Malibu M230.

Malibu Boats, Inc. (MBUU) is primarily owned by institutional investors, who hold approximately 79.99% to 95.36% of the company's stock. Insiders own about 2.50%, while public companies and individual investors hold between 2.14% and 15.37%. Major institutional shareholders include Pzena Investment Management Llc, SMALLCAP WORLD FUND INC Class A, Cooke & Bieler Lp, BlackRock, Inc., Wellington Management Group Llp, and Vanguard Group Inc. Richard Pzena owns the most shares of Malibu Boats.