MarineMax Inc. ( HZO ) on Thursday reported a smaller-than-expected fourth-quarter loss, as sales topped Wall Street estimates.
The company posted an adjusted loss of 4 cents per share, compared with analysts’ expectations for a loss of 13 cents per share. That compares with earnings of 24 cents per share a year earlier.
Quarterly revenue slipped to $552.15 million compared with $563.12 million in the prior-year period, but came in above analysts’ forecasts of $532.8 million.
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Gross profit was $191.4 million, or 34.7% of revenue, up from 34.3% a year earlier, as growth in higher-margin businesses offset weaker boat margins in a soft retail market.
Same-store sales increased 2.3% in the quarter, while adjusted EBITDA fell to $17.28 million from $33.54 million a year earlier.
The company ended the quarter with $170.35 million in cash and cash equivalents.
In the fourth quarter of fiscal 2025, MarineMax’s Retail Operations segment generated $549.12 million in revenue, down from $562.51 million a year earlier, while Product Manufacturing revenue rose to $33.36 million from $30.38 million.
Retail Operations delivered operating income of $14.24 million, compared with $28.65 million a year ago, whereas Product Manufacturing posted an operating loss of $3.52 million, versus a loss of $2.08 million in the prior-year period.
CEO Brett McGill said full-year results met guidance despite weak new-boat demand, thanks to strong growth in higher-margin areas like finance, insurance, parts, services, superyachts, and marina operations.
He highlighted margin improvement, strategic pruning of weaker brands, and strong performance at the Fort Lauderdale Boat Show.
MarineMax ( HZO ) expects fiscal 2026 adjusted earnings of 40 cents to 95 cents per share, compared with analysts’ estimate of 77 cents. The company forecast adjusted EBITDA in the range of $110 million to $125 million for the year.
“Although our fiscal 2026 outlook reflects a prudent approach in light of macroeconomic uncertainty and persistent industry headwinds, we remain confident in MarineMax’s long-term strategy and growth priorities,” McGill said.
Price Action: HZO shares were trading lower by 6.92% to $21.86 premarket at last check Thursday.
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