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HARLEY-DAVIDSON (HOG)

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Harley-Davidson Reports Q4 and Full Year 2025 Results
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Earnings
Share Buyback
Guidance Update
  • Harley-Davidson reported a diluted EPS loss of $2.44 for Q4 2025 and diluted EPS of $2.78 for the full year 2025.
  • HDMC revenue for Q4 2025 was $379 million, a 10% decrease year-over-year, while full-year 2025 total HDI revenue was $4,473 million, down 14%.
  • The company completed a strategic transaction for HDFS in Q4 2025, selling approximately $6 billion of retail finance receivables and a 9.8% equity interest, which facilitated a $1 billion dividend from HDFS to HDI.
  • In FY 2025, Harley-Davidson returned $434 million to shareholders through $347 million in discretionary share repurchases and $86 million in dividends.
  • For 2026, HDMC projects global motorcycle retail sales and wholesale shipments of 130,000 to 135,000 units and an operating income/(loss) between ($40 million) and $10 million.
Feb 10, 2026, 2:00 PM
Harley-Davidson Reports Challenging Q4 and Full Year 2025 Results, Outlines Strategic Actions and 2026 Outlook
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Earnings
Guidance Update
Demand Weakening
  • Harley-Davidson reported a challenging Q4 and full year 2025, with consolidated revenue down 28% and 14% respectively, and a Q4 EPS loss of $2.44.
  • The company implemented intentional actions to reduce wholesale shipments in Q4 2025, leading to a 17% reduction in dealer inventory by year-end to better align with retail demand.
  • The HDFS transaction closed in Q4 2025, transforming it into a capital-light model, which resulted in a Q4 operating loss of $82 million for HDFS due to liability management costs, but also facilitated a $1 billion dividend to HDI.
  • For 2026, the company forecasts wholesale and retail units of 130,000-135,000, expects $75 million-$105 million in new or increased tariffs, and anticipates at least $150 million of annual run rate savings from 2027.
Feb 10, 2026, 2:00 PM
Harley-Davidson Reports Q4 2025 Results Amidst Strategic Reset
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Earnings
Guidance Update
Demand Weakening
  • Harley-Davidson reported a 28% decrease in consolidated revenue and an EPS loss of $2.44 for Q4 2025, with full-year 2025 consolidated revenue reaching $4.5 billion, a 14% decline from the prior year.
  • The company is positioning 2026 as a transition year, anticipating margins to be under pressure due to production running below wholesale and expecting a $25 million year-over-year headwind from incremental tariffs.
  • A strategic partnership for Harley-Davidson Financial Services (HDFS) transformed it into a capital-light model, contributing to record high HDFS operating income of $490 million for full-year 2025 and facilitating a $1 billion dividend to HDI in Q4.
  • Harley-Davidson successfully reduced global dealer inventory by 17% by the end of Q4 2025, exceeding its 10% goal, and expects at least $150 million of annual run rate savings from 2027 onwards, primarily from the Motor Company and HDFS.
Feb 10, 2026, 2:00 PM
Harley-Davidson Reports Q4 and Full Year 2025 Results, Outlines 2026 Transition Year
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Earnings
Guidance Update
Demand Weakening
  • Harley-Davidson reported a consolidated revenue decrease of 28% and an EPS loss of $2.44 for Q4 2025, reflecting a challenging year.
  • The HDFS transaction closed in Q4 2025, transforming Harley-Davidson Financial Services into a capital-light model, which led to an HDFS operating loss of $82 million in Q4 2025 due to liability management costs, despite record high full-year HDFS operating income of $490 million.
  • Strategic actions to reduce elevated dealer inventory, including lower wholesale shipments and promotions, resulted in North American retail sales growth of 5% in Q4 2025, though global retail sales were down 1%.
  • For 2026, the company forecasts wholesale and retail units of 130,000-135,000, expecting operating margins to be pressured by deleverage and increased tariffs of $75 million-$105 million.
  • Management views 2026 as a transition year to reset the business, focusing on dealer profitability, brand momentum, and cost reduction, with a new strategic plan expected in May.
Feb 10, 2026, 2:00 PM
Harley-Davidson Reports Q4 and Full Year 2025 Results, Provides 2026 Outlook
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Earnings
Guidance Update
Demand Weakening
  • Harley-Davidson, Inc. reported a diluted EPS of $2.78 for the full year 2025 and a diluted EPS loss of $2.44 for Q4 2025. Consolidated revenue for the full year 2025 was $4,473 million, down 14%, and Q4 2025 revenue was $496 million, down 28%.
  • For the full year 2025, HDMC recorded an operating loss of $29 million, while Harley-Davidson Financial Services (HDFS) achieved a record-high operating income of $490 million following a strategic partnership with KKR and PIMCO, which also resulted in a $1 billion dividend from HDFS to HDI in Q4 2025.
  • Global retail motorcycle sales for the full year 2025 decreased 12% to 132,535 units, and HDMC global motorcycle shipments were down 16% to 124,477 units.
  • The company provided a 2026 outlook, projecting HDMC global motorcycle retail sales and wholesale shipments between 130,000 to 135,000 units, and HDMC operating income ranging from a $40 million loss to a $10 million profit.
  • Harley-Davidson returned $434 million to shareholders in 2025, comprising $347 million in discretionary share repurchases and $86 million in dividends paid.
Feb 10, 2026, 12:00 PM
Harley-Davidson Announces Q4 and Full Year 2025 Financial Results and 2026 Outlook
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Earnings
Guidance Update
Share Buyback
  • Harley-Davidson reported a diluted EPS loss of $2.44 for Q4 2025 and diluted EPS of $2.78 for the full year 2025, with consolidated revenue declining 28% in Q4 and 14% for the full year.
  • For the full year 2025, HDMC recorded an operating loss of $29 million, while Harley-Davidson Financial Services (HDFS) achieved a record-high operating income of $490 million, significantly impacted by a strategic transaction that also resulted in a $1 billion dividend to HDI.
  • The company provided a 2026 outlook, projecting HDMC global motorcycle retail sales and wholesale shipments between 130,000 to 135,000 units, and HDMC operating income ranging from a $40 million loss to a $10 million profit.
  • In 2025, Harley-Davidson returned $434 million of capital to shareholders, comprising $347 million in discretionary share repurchases and $86 million in dividends paid.
Feb 10, 2026, 11:50 AM
Harley-Davidson completes HDFS stock issuance and HDCC portfolio sale
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M&A
New Projects/Investments
  • On October 31, 2025, Harley-Davidson Financial Services, Inc. (HDFS) completed the issuance of Class A Common Stock equivalent to 9.8% of its Common Stock (on a fully diluted basis). This issuance was made to KKR Morrow OpCo Aggregator LLC (4.9%) and PIMCO Entities (4.9%), which are assignees of Cavendish LLC.
  • Also on October 31, 2025, Harley-Davidson Credit Corp. (HDCC) completed the sale of a portion of its motorcycle promissory notes and security agreements portfolio. The sale was made to KKR Morrow Trust and HDL Trust (assignee of Cavendish) for a purchase price of $4.06 billion.
Nov 6, 2025, 9:06 PM
Wolverine Worldwide Reports Third Quarter 2025 Results
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Earnings
Guidance Update
Accounting Changes
  • Wolverine World Wide, Inc. reported Q3 2025 revenue of $470.3 million, an increase of 6.8% compared to the prior year, with a gross margin of 47.5% and adjusted diluted earnings per share of $0.36.
  • For full-year 2025, the company anticipates revenue to be approximately $1.855 billion to $1.870 billion, representing 6.0% to 6.8% growth, and adjusted diluted earnings per share in the range of $1.29 to $1.34.
  • During Q3 2025, the company changed its inventory accounting method for certain domestic inventory from last-in, first-out (LIFO) to first-in, first-out (FIFO).
  • Inventory at the end of Q3 2025 was $293 million, down approximately 0.7% compared to the prior year, and Net Debt was $543 million, a decrease of approximately 3.6% year-over-year.
Nov 5, 2025, 11:30 AM
Harley-Davidson Reports Q3 2025 Results, Details HDFS Strategic Partnership and Share Repurchase Plan
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Earnings
M&A
Share Buyback
  • Harley-Davidson (HOG) reported Q3 2025 consolidated revenue up 17% and consolidated operating income of $475 million, leading to earnings per share of $3.10. The consolidated operating income margin significantly improved to 35.4%, primarily driven by the HDFS transaction.
  • The company completed a strategic partnership for Harley-Davidson Financial Services (HDFS) with KKR and PIMCO, involving a backbook sale, a forward flow agreement, and the sale of a 9.8% common equity interest. This transaction favorably impacted HDFS operating income by $362 million (472%) in Q3 2025 and is projected to unlock $1.2 to $1.25 billion in discretionary cash through Q1 2026.
  • Global retail motorcycle sales were down 6% in Q3 2025, with North America down 5% and international markets down 9%. Despite this, the Softail family grew 9% in North America, and U.S. market share in the large cruiser category increased to 68%. Global dealer motorcycle inventories were down 13% year-over-year at the end of Q3 2025.
  • In Q3 2025, Harley-Davidson repurchased 3.4 million shares for $100 million and announced plans for a $200 million Accelerated Share Repurchase as part of a broader $1 billion repurchase plan by the end of 2026.
Nov 4, 2025, 2:00 PM
Harley-Davidson Announces Q3 2025 Results and HDFS Transaction Update
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Earnings
Guidance Update
New Projects/Investments
  • Harley-Davidson reported diluted EPS of $3.10 for Q3 2025, with HDMC revenue up 23% and global motorcycle shipments increasing 33% versus the prior year.
  • The HDFS transaction, announced on July 30, 2025, is projected to unlock $1.2 – $1.25 billion in discretionary cash through Q1 2026. This transaction significantly impacted HDFS operating income, which reached $439 million in Q3 2025, partly due to a $301 million benefit in the provision for credit losses.
  • For 2025, the company updated its guidance, projecting HDFS Operating Income between $525 million and $550 million and Harley-Davidson, Inc. Capital Investment between $175 million and $200 million. Other guidance, including EPS, was withdrawn on May 1, 2025.
Nov 4, 2025, 2:00 PM