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OneWater Marine Inc. (ONEW)·Q2 2025 Earnings Summary
Executive Summary
- Q2 2025 revenue was $483.5M (-1.0% YoY), GAAP diluted EPS was -$0.02, and adjusted diluted EPS was $0.13; gross margin compressed to 22.8% and adjusted EBITDA was $17.9M, reflecting continued promotional pressure and brand exits .
- Versus S&P Global consensus, revenue missed ($483.5M vs $496.0M*), EPS missed ($0.13 vs $0.335*), and EBITDA missed on the S&P definition ($22.65M* actual vs $23.30M* estimate); company-reported adjusted EBITDA was $17.9M .
- Guidance was cut: FY25 revenue to $1.7–$1.8B (from $1.7–$1.85B), same-store sales to flat to down low-single digits (from up low-single digits), and adjusted EPS to $0.75–$1.25 (from $1.00–$2.00) amid tariff and macro uncertainty; adjusted EBITDA trimmed to $65–$95M (from $80–$110M) .
- Management cited inventory reduction (-12% YoY; -5% QoQ), brand rationalization (exiting 15 brands; ~56 units remaining), and resilient premium demand; April results were in line YoY and early May ahead, suggesting momentum into the core selling season, a potential near-term stock catalyst if margins stabilize .
What Went Well and What Went Wrong
What Went Well
- Inventory optimization delivered a 12% YoY and 5% sequential reduction, improving working capital and positioning for margin recovery as dated inventory clears .
- Premium segment resilience: average unit price of new boats increased; pre-owned revenue rose 14% YoY on higher units and pricing, with robust trade-ins indicating customers trading up .
- Financing & insurance penetration increased as a percentage of sales, supporting gross profit mix despite pricing pressure .
Management quotes:
- “We reduced inventory by 12% year over year and 5% sequentially” – CEO Austin Singleton .
- “From where we stand today, we do not expect the announced tariffs to have a material impact on our current model year product” – CEO Austin Singleton .
- “Web traffic was up year-over-year… Demand for premium models is holding up well” – President/COO Anthony Aisquith .
What Went Wrong
- Gross margin fell 180 bps YoY to 22.8%, driven by promotional activity, mix shift, and the impact of exiting brands; SG&A rose to 18.2% of revenue on show costs and inflation .
- Distribution segment sales were weaker on reduced OEM production schedules, tempering service/parts growth .
- Same-store sales declined 2% overall, with West Coast Florida still recovering from Hurricanes Helene and Milton; industry unit sales were down >10% per SSI data .
Financial Results
Quarterly Performance and Estimate Comparison
Values with asterisk are retrieved from S&P Global; definitions may differ from company-reported adjusted metrics.*
Segment Revenue (Q2 2025 vs Q2 2024)
KPIs and Balance Sheet
Guidance Changes
Subsequent update in Q3 2025: revenue $1.80B–$1.85B, same-store up low single digits, adjusted EBITDA $65M–$80M, adjusted EPS $0.50–$0.75 .
Earnings Call Themes & Trends
Management Commentary
- “Same store sales decreased 2%, driven primarily by lower sales in the West Coast of Florida which is still recovering from Hurricanes Helene and Milton.” – CEO Austin Singleton .
- “We continue to benefit from our strategic approach to inventory management… a 12% inventory reduction year over year and 5% sequentially.” – CEO Austin Singleton .
- “From where we stand today, we do not expect the announced tariffs to have a material impact on our current model year product… we are updating our outlook.” – CEO Austin Singleton .
- “Average unit price of new boats increased, driven by continued strength in larger boats… Pre-owned boat sales were strong… financing and insurance revenue continues to be a strength.” – President/COO Anthony Aisquith .
- “At the end of the quarter, the remaining Class B shares outstanding were converted into Class A… should not have an impact on our earnings per share.” – CFO Jack Ezzell .
Q&A Highlights
- Demand cadence: April in line YoY; early May ahead; focus shifting to rebuilding margins as inventory mix improves .
- Used boat margins: Softer due to mix (trade vs brokerage/consignment) and aggressive trade acceptance to drive churn; viewed as a positive for upgrade cycles .
- Share gains: Company down ~2% same-store vs industry down >10%; gains concentrated in premium brands/segments .
- Promotions strategy: Aggressive on noncurrent (’24 and older) inventory with curtailments/high interest; current model margins “pretty decent”; only ~56 exiting units remain out of >3,000 inventory .
Estimates Context
- S&P Global consensus for Q2 2025: Revenue $496.0M vs actual $483.5M*, EPS $0.335 vs actual $0.13*, EBITDA $23.30M vs actual $22.65M*. Company-reported adjusted EBITDA was $17.9M (non-GAAP) .
- Near-term estimate revisions likely lower for margin metrics and EPS given guidance cuts and promotional environment; upside if mix shift and exiting brand cleanup continue faster than expected .
Values marked with asterisk are retrieved from S&P Global.
Key Takeaways for Investors
- Q2 printed an estimates miss on revenue/EPS/EBITDA (S&P), driven by margin compression and distribution headwinds; the narrative centers on clearing noncurrent/exiting inventory to restore margin integrity into peak season .
- Guidance reset reflects tariff/macro caution and lower OEM production, de-risking the year; subsequent Q3 update raised the revenue range but tightened profitability, signaling demand resilience with lingering margin pressure .
- Inventory discipline and brand rationalization are tangible levers; with ~56 exiting units remaining and premium demand holding, mix should support sequential margin improvement as promotions fade .
- F&I penetration and parts/service remain stabilizers for gross profit; watch distribution trends as OEM schedules normalize—key for multi-quarter margin trajectory .
- Balance sheet: net leverage at 5.4x TTM adjusted EBITDA; management focused on deleveraging in 2H25; liquidity >$74M provides runway .
- Trading lens: positive catalysts include evidence of margin recovery (monthly cadence), continued market share gains vs industry down >10%, and clarity on tariff impacts; risks are persistent promotional intensity and OEM production weakness .
S&P Global disclaimer: All consensus estimate figures (revenue, EPS, EBITDA, target price, recommendation, and # of estimates) presented above are values retrieved from S&P Global.*