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WINNEBAGO INDUSTRIES INC (WGO)·Q3 2025 Earnings Summary

Executive Summary

  • Q3 revenue was $775.1M and adjusted EPS $0.81; results were essentially in line with the June 5 prelim and modestly above consensus on both revenue and EPS, driven by Towables and Marine volume, while Motorhome margins remained pressured . Revenue consensus was $774.8M and EPS consensus $0.79; actuals modestly beat both, a small positive surprise amid a cautious dealer backdrop (values retrieved from S&P Global)*.
  • Full‑year FY25 guidance was cut: revenue to $2.7–$2.8B, reported EPS to $0.50–$1.00, adjusted EPS to $1.20–$1.70, reflecting softer retail, Motorhome destocking, and production discipline; this is a material reset from the prior ranges in Q2 and Q1 .
  • Segment mix: Marine delivered double‑digit net revenue growth and 190 bps margin expansion; Towables unit growth came at lower ASPs; Winnebago‑branded Motorhome suffered heavy discounting and inefficiencies, compressing segment margin to 1.0% .
  • Management flagged tariff risk for FY26 (net $0.50–$0.75 EPS headwind if not mitigated) and paused buybacks in H2 to prioritize deleveraging (net debt/EBITDA 4.8x; target 0.9–1.5x), setting catalysts around a Motorhome margin recapture plan beginning in FY26 and continued Marine share gains .

What Went Well and What Went Wrong

What Went Well

  • Marine momentum: Net revenues +14.6% YoY to $100.7M and adjusted EBITDA +37.0% YoY; brands (Chris‑Craft, Barletta) gained share and managed dealer inventory well . “Chris‑Craft…has begun rolling out to a great response from dealers…Barletta continued to increase its share…to 9.2%” .
  • Towables unit growth with affordability focus: Total Towables units +2.5% YoY; new Grand Design Transcend and Winnebago Thrive travel trailers supported volume even as mix reduced ASPs . “We are leaning into…affordability…Grand Design Transcend Series and Winnebago Thrive…deliver exceptional value” .
  • Market share progress and product pipeline: Grand Design Lineage motorhomes tracking to $100M+ revenue in FY25; Newmar expanding into compact Class C (Freedom Air) with strong dealer interest .

What Went Wrong

  • Motorhome margin compression: Adjusted EBITDA margin fell to 1.0% (340 bps YoY) on higher discounts/allowances, deleverage, and operational inefficiencies in Winnebago‑branded motorhomes . Segment unit deliveries down 14.8% YoY .
  • Gross margin headwinds: Consolidated GM fell 130 bps YoY to 13.7% on higher warranty experience and adverse mix, only partially offset by efficiencies .
  • Working capital and cash flow pressure: Q3 cash from operations used was $25.3M; nine‑month FCF negative and leverage elevated, driving capital allocation pivot (pause buybacks) .

Financial Results

MetricQ1 2025Q2 2025Q3 2025
Revenue ($USD Millions)$625.6 $620.2 $775.1
Revenue Consensus ($USD Millions)*$672.2$616.7$774.8
Diluted EPS ($USD)$(0.18) $(0.02) $0.62
Adjusted EPS ($USD)$(0.03) $0.19 $0.81
Primary EPS Consensus Mean ($USD)*$0.20$0.16$0.79
Gross Margin %12.3% 13.4% 13.7%
Operating Income ($USD Millions)$(0.9) $7.8 $30.2
Adjusted EBITDA ($USD Millions)$14.4 $22.8 $46.5
Adjusted EBITDA Margin %3.7% 6.0%

Values retrieved from S&P Global* for consensus estimates.

Segment trend (net revenues and adjusted EBITDA):

SegmentQ1 2025 Net Rev ($M)Q1 2025 Adj EBITDA ($M)Q2 2025 Net Rev ($M)Q2 2025 Adj EBITDA ($M)Q3 2025 Net Rev ($M)Q3 2025 Adj EBITDA ($M)
Towable RV$254.0 $13.6 $288.2 $17.0 $371.7 $35.4
Motorhome RV$271.7 $2.7 $235.6 $5.2 $291.2 $3.0
Marine$90.5 $8.4 $81.7 $7.7 $100.7 $11.6

Key operating KPIs (unit deliveries):

KPIQ1 2025Q2 2025Q3 2025
Towables – Travel Trailer Units4,637 4,828 6,569
Towables – Fifth Wheel Units1,979 2,397 2,926
Towables – Total Units6,616 7,225 9,495
Motorhome – Class A Units242 278 288
Motorhome – Class B Units469 283 406
Motorhome – Class C Units711 583 737
Motorhome – Total Units1,422 1,144 1,431
Marine – Boats Units1,171 1,046 1,254

Guidance Changes

MetricPeriodPrevious GuidanceCurrent GuidanceChange
Consolidated RevenueFY 2025$2.8B–$3.0B (Mar 27) ; $2.9B–$3.2B (Dec 20) $2.7B–$2.8B (Jun 25) Lowered
Reported EPSFY 2025$2.10–$3.10 (Mar 27) ; $2.50–$3.80 (Dec 20) $0.50–$1.00 (Jun 25) Lowered
Adjusted EPSFY 2025$2.75–$3.75 (Mar 27) ; $3.10–$4.40 (Dec 20) $1.20–$1.70 (Jun 25) Lowered
Dividend per ShareQuarterly$0.34 declared Dec 18 and Mar 19 $0.34 declared May 16; payable Jun 25 Maintained

Q4 color: Motorhome sales expected up YoY on Grand Design Lineage, but EBITDA challenged; Towables roughly flat to slightly down sales with profitability improvement; Marine continued growth with modest margin improvement .

Earnings Call Themes & Trends

TopicPrevious Mentions (Q1/Q2)Current Period (Q3)Trend
Affordability in TowablesEmphasis on lower price‑point models; mix pressure in RV margins New Grand Design Transcend and Winnebago Thrive launch; Towables units +2.5% YoY Positive volume, ASP/mix headwind
Motorhome turnaroundOngoing margin pressure; destocking; Lineage ramp Winnebago‑branded Motorhome discounting and inefficiencies; margin recapture plan starting FY26 Near‑term challenged; plan in place
Marine market share and marginsBarletta share +140 bps YoY; segment margin improving Net rev +14.6% YoY; margin +190 bps; continued share gains Strengthening
Inventory turns & dealer disciplineFocus on aligning shipments to demand; cautious dealers Enterprise turns ~1.8x; long‑term goal 2.0x; expect little field inventory build in 2H CY25 Stable to improving discipline
Tariffs and supply chainIncluded tariff impact in FY25 outlook Potential FY26 net EPS risk $0.50–$0.75; mitigation and selective price increases (low‑mid single digits) Emerging headwind; mitigation ongoing
Capital allocationBuybacks executed ($30M in Q1; $20M in Q2) Pause buybacks H2; prioritize deleveraging; net debt/EBITDA 4.8x target 0.9–1.5x Shift to balance sheet repair

Management Commentary

  • “We continue to pursue discipline in every aspect of our operations…aligning production closely with healthy field inventory turn targets” .
  • “Winnebago motorhomes is launching a comprehensive margin recapture plan centered on refreshing the product line, boosting operational efficiency and rebuilding sustained profitability beginning in fiscal 2026” .
  • “Grand Design’s Lineage…is on track to meet or exceed our $100 million‑plus revenue target in fiscal 2025” .
  • CFO on tariffs: “We believe we have a potential net risk of between $0.50 and $0.75 of diluted EPS for fiscal 2026…modest price increases of low to mid‑single digits will offset the net remaining exposure in fiscal 2025” .

Q&A Highlights

  • Motorhome strategy: Management chose to cut production rather than “push” units with deep discounts, focusing on working capital, cash generation, speed‑to‑market on new products, and improving value proposition; committed to competing profitably with the Winnebago brand .
  • Profitability drivers in Motorhome: Deleverage and “higher discounts and allowances” are sizable contributors to margin declines; aim to see initiatives take hold in Q4 .
  • Demand trends: June is “stable to slightly better” than May but still negative comps in early weeks, with variability across brands .
  • Inventory turns: Long‑term 2.0x target; discipline may sacrifice near‑term ship/share to avoid aging inventory; expect minimal net field inventory build in rest of CY25 .
  • Newmar performance: Healthy profitability and strong Class A diesel share (~33%+); expanding into compact luxury Class C (Freedom Air) and Super C models .

Estimates Context

  • Q3 comparison: Revenue $775.1M vs consensus $774.8M; Adjusted EPS $0.81 vs consensus $0.79 — both modest beats, with Towables and Marine volume offsetting Motorhome margin pressure (values retrieved from S&P Global)*.
  • Trajectory: Q2 beat (Adj EPS $0.19 vs $0.16; revenue $620.2M vs $616.7M); Q1 miss (Adj EPS $(0.03) vs $0.20; revenue $625.6M vs $672.2M) (values retrieved from S&P Global)*.
  • FY25 consensus context: Street revenue ~$2.75B and normalized EPS ~$1.49 vs company guidance revenue $2.7–$2.8B and adjusted EPS $1.20–$1.70, implying estimates likely need to drift toward the lower half of management’s ranges (values retrieved from S&P Global)* .

Key Takeaways for Investors

  • Marine is a relative bright spot with share gains and margin expansion; continued discipline and pricing power support profitability resilience .
  • Towables volume growth is intact, led by affordability offerings (Transcend, Thrive); however, mix is pressuring ASP and margins, requiring careful warranty/cost control .
  • Winnebago‑branded Motorhome is the swing factor; margin recapture plan and reduced production should stabilize in FY26, but near‑term EBITDA remains challenged — risk to multiple until proof of execution emerges .
  • Tariffs represent a tangible FY26 EPS headwind ($0.50–$0.75 net risk if not mitigated); watch for mitigation updates and pricing actions across product lines .
  • Balance sheet priorities have shifted: buybacks paused, debt paydown emphasized; progress toward net leverage target (0.9–1.5x) is key to equity re‑rating .
  • Guidance reset lowers expectations and narrows downside; Q4 segment color suggests Marine strength and Towables profitability improvement can partly offset Motorhome weakness .
  • Near‑term trading lens: modest estimate beats plus guidance cut and tariff overhang may limit upside; catalysts include incremental evidence of Motorhome transformation, Marine share updates, and tariff clarity around mid‑July and into October year‑end call .
Notes: All financial figures derived from the company’s Q3 2025 8-K/press release and prior quarter releases. Consensus estimate figures marked with * were retrieved from S&P Global.