RV Slump Hammers Camping World Q2; Top Executive Steps Down

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Camping World's RV segment profitability tumbled, a $13.1M impairment charge was booked, and a top executive announced her departure, deepening worries after a recent guidance reduction.

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• RV Segment Profitability Plunges

  Adjusted EBITDA for the RV and Outdoor Retail segment sank 26.4% year-over-year to $89.8M, as new vehicle unit sales fell 16.4% and new vehicle gross margin contracted by 286 basis points.

• $13.1M Long-Lived Asset Impairment

  A $13.1M impairment charge was taken on leasehold improvements, operating lease assets, and buildings, reflecting declining market rental rates and property values at certain locations.

• Chief Administrative & Legal Officer Resigns

  Lindsey Christen, Chief Administrative and Legal Officer, will resign effective September 1, 2026, and will remain as a non-executive employee through February 2027 to support the transition.

• Goodwill Impairment Risk Elevated

  As of June 30, 2026, the fair value of the RV and Outdoor Retail reporting unit exceeded its carrying value by only 7%, down from 10% at March 31, 2026, heightening the risk of a future goodwill impairment.

auto_awesomeAnalysis · CWH · Trade & Services

The RV downturn is deepening, and Camping World's Q2 results lay it bare. While revenue edged down 2% to $1.93B, the core RV and Outdoor Retail segment saw adjusted EBITDA plunge 26% to $89.8M, hammered by a 16% drop in new vehicle unit sales and shrinking margins. A $13.1M impairment on long-lived assets underscores the stress on dealership values. Adding to the uncertainty, the Chief Administrative and Legal Officer has resigned. With the RV unit's fair value just 7% above its carrying value, a goodwill impairment could be triggered if conditions deteriorate further. This filing comes just two days after a guidance cut, cementing a negative trajectory.