Camping World Slashes 2026 EBITDA Guidance to $230M–$270M as RV Demand Softens
CWH is trading near its 52-week low of $5.485 (2.1% above the low).
Summary
Camping World lowered its 2026 Adjusted EBITDA guidance to $230M–$270M from $275M–$325M, citing weaker RV demand in May and June. Second-quarter revenue slipped 2.1% to $1.93B, while net income dropped 24% to $43.7M. An incremental $100M in cost cuts was announced, but the stock remains under pressure near 52-week lows.
Key Events · Earnings and Guidance · CWH
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Guidance Slashed
The full-year 2026 Adjusted EBITDA outlook has been cut to $230M–$270M, down from the prior range of $275M–$325M, reflecting a 15% decline in the industry retail unit forecast.
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Q2 Earnings Miss
Revenue of $1.93B (–2.1% YoY), net income of $43.7M (–24%), and Adjusted EBITDA of $112.1M (–21.2%) all came in below expectations, driven by weaker vehicle margins.
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Cost Cutting Accelerates
SG&A was reduced by $26.6M in the second quarter, and the company identified an incremental $100M in structural savings, with a $50M run-rate expected by the end of 2026.
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Balance Sheet Strengthened
Cash stands at $224.1M, net debt fell 14.5% year over year to $1.31B, and operating cash flow reached $333M year-to-date.
Analysis · CWH · Trade & Services
Camping World's second-quarter results fell short of expectations, and management responded by cutting the midpoint of full-year Adjusted EBITDA guidance by $45 million, pointing to a sharp deterioration in RV industry trends during the peak selling season. Cost-cutting and market share gains were delivered as promised, but those wins were swamped by intense pressure on vehicle gross profit. With the stock hovering near its 52-week low, this guidance reduction confirms that headwinds are building rather than fading. The company is now pursuing an additional $100 million in structural savings, yet the benefits stretch out to 2028, offering little immediate relief.
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