Acushnet Company (GOLF)
NYSEConsumer DiscretionaryLeisureSnapshot 2026-09-04
$86.88+0.33%
Close 2026-09-04 · 1-day change
NYSEConsumer DiscretionaryLeisureSnapshot 2026-09-04
QuarterlyIQ Insights · GOLF
What must go right, what could break, what the price assumes, and what evidence comes next.
The current health of the standing investment case.
Recent financial performance recently climbed back into the top half of its industry — confirming the recovery.
One-year growth currently built into the price, compared with our model's estimate.
| Measure | Marker shape | Value |
|---|---|---|
| Growth built into the price | circle | 17.4% |
| Our one-year growth estimate | diamond | 1.4% |
For each item: what to watch, what would become a concern, and what would make it less concerning.
A reporting-risk estimate, not a forecast of the stock-price response.
Historical relationships that met the evidence threshold. They do not prove cause or forecast a move.
Usually moved in the same direction.
Price observations: 365 days
Most sensitive to the broad stock market.
Based on historical daily prices through 2026-09-04.
Past price behavior in dollars on a $10,000 position. This does not measure permanent business risk.
How much price usually moves either way.
A larger daily loss that occurred about once in every 20 trading days.
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Not investment advice. Scores describe historical and current data; they are not forecasts of future returns. Consult a licensed advisor before making investment decisions.
Growth built into the price is above our model estimate.
The price assumes 16.0 percentage points more one-year growth.
The one-year revenue growth assumption on Valuation.
Model as of 2026-09-04 · Compared with 18 industry peers · Company calendar date is not available
GOLF — earnings miss
Dated 2026-05-06
Results of Operations and Financial Condition. On May 6, 2026, Acushnet Holdings Corp. (the “Company”) issued a press release announcing the Company’s results of operations for the quarter ended March 31, 2026. A copy of the press release is attached to this Current Report on Form 8-K as Exhibit 99.1. The information contained in this Current Report on Form 8-K and Exhibit 99.1 shall not be deemed “filed” for the purpose of Section 18 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended (the “E…
Why it matters: Strong sales from new products like GTS drivers can boost revenue and market position. It shows effective innovation.
Supportive ifNew product sales contribute at least 15% to total revenue.
Worry ifNew product sales contribute less than 5% to total revenue.
Why it matters: FootJoy sales recovery is crucial for overall revenue growth. It indicates brand strength and market demand.
Supportive ifFootJoy sales grow year over year by more than 5% in Q2 2026.
Worry ifFootJoy sales decline year over year by more than 5% in Q2 2026.
Why it matters: Better margins show improved cost management. This helps overall profits.
Supportive ifGross profit margin improves to above 19.5% in Q2 2026.
Worry ifGross profit margin drops below 18.5% in Q2 2026.
Why it matters: A drop in sales shows problems in footwear. This could hurt overall growth.
Worry ifFootJoy golf wear sales decline year over year for two consecutive quarters.
Less concerning ifFootJoy golf wear sales increase year over year for two consecutive quarters.
We watch for confirming and disproving signals on each item. Resolutions are found automatically where possible and checked by hand for unclear cases. Last 90 days shown.
Deepest peak-to-trough drop in the last year.
| Measure | Value | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Typical day | ±$114 on $10,000 · ±1.1% | How much price usually moves either way. |
| Bad day | $252 loss on $10,000 · 2.5% | A larger daily loss that occurred about once in every 20 trading days. |
| Largest peak-to-trough drop in the past year | $2,833 loss on $10,000 · 28.3% | Deepest peak-to-trough drop in the last year. |
Past year. 1.00 means similar movement; 1.20 means about 20% more.
Past year. 1.00 means similar movement to the sector. This is secondary context.
Latest 30 trading days, shown as an annual percentage.
Latest 252 trading days, shown as an annual percentage.
20-trading-day average in US dollars.
Trading days used by the source risk snapshot.
Past results, not a forecast. Not investment advice.
Why it matters: If new products make over 20% of revenue, it shows they are popular.
Supportive ifNew product sales reported as over 20% of total revenue in Q3.
Worry ifNew product sales reported as below 20% of total revenue in Q3.
Why it matters: Growing dividends show strong cash flow and a promise to give value back to shareholders. It also shows trust in future earnings.
Supportive ifQuarterly dividends go up beyond $0.255 per share.
Worry ifDividend remains unchanged at $0.255 per share for the next quarter.
Why it matters: Strong sales from new products can drive revenue and market share growth.
Supportive ifNew Titleist products generate over $50 million in sales within the first quarter of launch.
Worry ifNew Titleist products generate less than $20 million in sales within the first quarter of launch.
Why it matters: Active buybacks can signal confidence in the company's value and support stock price.
Supportive ifThe company buys back at least $52.5 million in shares on the open market.
Worry ifNo major share buybacks happen after the announcement.
Why it matters: New products can boost sales. They can also help the company’s market position.
Supportive ifAnnouncement of at least two new golf products in the next quarter.
Worry ifNo new product announcements in the next quarter.
Why it matters: If Acushnet meets or beats this growth rate, it shows strong demand for its products. This would help management's plans for revenue growth and a positive outlook for 2026.
Supportive ifQ2 net sales growth of 4.5% or higher year over year.
Worry ifQ2 net sales growth below 2.5% year over year.
Why it matters: A higher dividend shows strong cash flow and a promise to give value to shareholders.
Supportive ifAnnouncement of an increase in the quarterly cash dividend above $0.255 per share.
Worry ifAnnouncement of no change to the quarterly cash dividend at $0.255 per share.
Why it matters: A drop in margins may show rising costs or pricing issues that hurt profits.
Worry ifGross profit margins reported below 19% in Q2 2026.
Less concerning ifGross profit margins reported above 20% in Q2 2026.
Why it matters: Share buybacks can help the stock price and show management believes in the business.
Supportive ifAcushnet repurchases at least $25 million worth of shares by Q3 2026.
Worry ifNo big share buybacks happen by Q3 2026.
Why it matters: Hitting this target shows strong operations and helps future growth.
Supportive ifQ2 adjusted EBITDA meets or exceeds $415 million.
Worry ifQ2 adjusted EBITDA is less than $415 million.
Why it matters: A dividend increase signals confidence in cash flow and commitment to shareholders. It can attract more investors.
Supportive ifAnnouncement of a dividend increase in Q2.
Worry ifNo dividend increase announced in Q2.
Why it matters: Exceeding 10% growth would show strong demand and support management's revenue increase goals.
Supportive ifQ3 revenue growth exceeds 10% year over year.
Worry ifQ3 revenue growth falls below 5% year over year.
Why it matters: Keeping a margin above 25% shows good cost control and profit.
Supportive ifAdjusted EBITDA margin is above 25% in Q3.
Worry ifAdjusted EBITDA margin drops below 22% in Q3.
Why it matters: Successful launches would increase sales. They would also show that management values new products.
Supportive ifAt least two new products achieve significant sales in Q3.
Worry ifNew products fail to gain traction or show low sales in Q3.
Why it matters: More share buybacks show strong cash flow and a promise to return money.
Supportive ifShare repurchases exceed $15 million in Q3.
Worry ifNo share repurchases occur in Q3.