Malibu Boats, Inc. (MBUU)
NASDAQConsumer DiscretionaryAuto - Recreational VehiclesSnapshot 2026-09-04
$27.88+4.50%
Close 2026-09-04 · 1-day change
NASDAQConsumer DiscretionaryAuto - Recreational VehiclesSnapshot 2026-09-04
QuarterlyIQ Insights · MBUU
How strong the business is — where it ranks within its sector on capital efficiency and cash generation, and how well management has been executing.
How management runs the business: capital, margins, balance sheet, and how reliably they guide and deliver.
A guidance track record builds as the company issues and delivers on guidance.
Priorities management has stated in recent disclosures, with status and evidence drawn from earnings calls, filings, and press releases.
Integrate Saxdor acquisition to expand portfolio and global footprint, targeting accretive growth and margin improvement.
Stated in 2 of last 2 quarters. The acquisition closed March 2, 2026, contributing $23.1 million in net sales and 66 units in 2026-Q1. Pro forma combined fiscal 2026 net sales including Saxdor rose to $1,050.9 million from $914.6 million prior. Management emphasizes strategic portfolio expansion and global footprint growth. The trajectory shows initial integration with accretive sales contribution, delivering on stated growth priority.
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Operating income rose in 2 of the last 3 quarter-over-quarter moves. Historically, Consumer Discretionary names rated neutral grew net income 45% of the time over the next year (vs 59% for the rest of the cohort, n=6943).
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“The acquisition fills strategic whitespace in MBI's portfolio by adding premium adventure dayboats and establishes MBI's global manufacturing footprint.”
“CEO: 'The Saxdor acquisition advances the Build, Innovate, and Grow strategy, expanding into premium adventure day boats and establishing a scalable global platform.'”
Maintain full-year fiscal 2026 net sales guidance of approximately $880 million to $886 million, reflecting legacy business and Saxdor contribution.
Stated in 3 of last 3 quarters. Management maintains fiscal 2026 net sales guidance of $880 million to $886 million, reflecting legacy business flat to down mid-single digits and Saxdor contribution. Revenue grew from $619.1 million in nine months ended 2026-Q1 to $735.2 million in nine months ended 2026-Q3. The trajectory is consistent with guidance, showing stable revenue performance.
“For the full fiscal year 2026, Malibu anticipates net sales to be flat to down mid-single digits year-over-year.”
“For the full fiscal year 2026, Malibu anticipates net sales to be flat to down mid-single digits year-over-year.”
“The Company now expects full-year fiscal 2026 net sales of approximately $880 million to $886 million.”
Target Adjusted EBITDA margin in the range of 8% to 9% for fiscal 2026, balancing acquisition impact and operational efficiency.
Stated in 3 of last 3 quarters. Management targets Adjusted EBITDA margin of 8% to 9% for fiscal 2026, with legacy margin expected at lower end. Actual Adjusted EBITDA margin was 9.6% in 2026-Q3 and 6.9% year-to-date, reflecting margin pressure from acquisition and operational factors. The trajectory shows mixed progress toward margin target.
“Adjusted EBITDA margin expected toward the lower end of the previously communicated 8% to 9% range.”
“Adjusted EBITDA margin ranging from 8%-9%.”
“Adjusted EBITDA margin ranging from 8% to 9%.”
Continue disciplined capital allocation including share repurchases at favorable prices to offset dilution from acquisitions.
Stated in 2 of last 2 quarters. Management emphasizes disciplined capital allocation with share repurchases to offset acquisition dilution. In 2026-Q3, repurchased 492,794 shares for $13.1 million at a discount to Saxdor equity issuance price. The trajectory shows active execution of capital return strategy.
“During the quarter, repurchased approximately 492,794 shares for $13.1 million at an average price of $26.24 per share.”
“CFO: 'We repurchased shares at a meaningful discount to the price at which equity was issued for Saxdor.'”
Refinance credit facility to extend maturity to 2031 and add $100 million term loan, enhancing financial flexibility.
Newly stated in 2026-Q3. The Company refinanced its credit facility on July 10, 2026, adding a $100 million term loan and extending maturity from July 2027 to July 2031. This refinancing enhances financial flexibility to support growth and capital allocation. The priority is newly stated and delivering as announced.
Over the trailing year it converted -9.09x of net income into operating cash flow.
Most sensitive to the broad stock market.
Not enough signal to read sensitivity to real (inflation-adjusted) rates, long-term interest rates, the US dollar, Fed net liquidity (low R² over the window).
13 material management or governance events in the past 24 months, led by executive changes. Historically, Consumer Discretionary names rated neutral grew net income 48% of the time over the next year (vs 53% for the rest of the cohort, n=2538).
Not investment advice. As of 2026-09-04.