Acushnet Reports Strong Q1 Sales Beat, Reaffirms Full-Year Outlook, and Declares Dividend
GOLF sits 45% above its 52-week low of $64.59.
Summary
Acushnet Holdings Corp. reported first-quarter net sales of $753.0 million, surpassing analyst estimates, with Adjusted EBITDA up 4.1% year-over-year. The company reaffirmed its full-year 2026 outlook and declared a quarterly cash dividend.
Key Events · Earnings and Guidance · GOLF
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Strong First Quarter Sales Beat Estimates
Acushnet reported Q1 2026 net sales of $753.0 million, a 7.1% increase year-over-year (4.8% in constant currency), significantly exceeding the IBES estimate of $722 million. This growth was primarily driven by higher volumes in Titleist golf equipment.
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Adjusted EBITDA Growth Despite Net Income Decline
Adjusted EBITDA increased 4.1% year-over-year to $144.6 million. Net income attributable to Acushnet Holdings Corp. decreased 18.1% to $81.4 million, primarily due to a non-cash pre-tax gain of $20.9 million related to a FootJoy golf shoe joint venture in Q1 2025.
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Full-Year 2026 Outlook Reaffirmed
The company reaffirmed its full-year 2026 outlook, expecting consolidated net sales between $2,625 million and $2,675 million, and Adjusted EBITDA between $415 million and $435 million.
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Quarterly Cash Dividend Declared
Acushnet's Board of Directors declared a quarterly cash dividend of $0.255 per share of common stock, payable on June 22, 2026, to shareholders of record on June 5, 2026.
Analysis · GOLF · Manufacturing
Acushnet Holdings Corp. delivered a robust first quarter, significantly exceeding sales estimates and demonstrating solid operational performance with increased Adjusted EBITDA. While net income decreased year-over-year, this was primarily due to a non-cash gain in the prior year, indicating underlying business health. The reaffirmation of full-year guidance provides stability and confidence in management's outlook. The continued execution of share repurchases and the declaration of a quarterly dividend underscore a commitment to shareholder returns.
At the time of this filing, GOLF was trading at $93.79 on NYSE in the Manufacturing sector, with a market capitalization of approximately $5.5B. The 52-week trading range was $64.59 to $104.81. This filing was assessed with positive market sentiment and an importance score of 7 out of 10.