Malibu Boats, Inc. MBUU reported mixed fourth-quarter fiscal 2024 results, with earnings missing the Zacks Consensus Estimate but revenues beating the same. However, both top and bottom lines declined on a year-over-year basis. Weak retail demand negatively impacted the company’s results in the quarter.
MBUU's Earnings & Revenues Details
In the fiscal fourth quarter, MBUU reported an adjusted loss per share (EPS) of 39 cents, wider than the Zacks Consensus Estimate of a loss of 31 cents. In the prior-year quarter, it reported adjusted EPS of $2.98.
Quarterly revenues of $158.7 million beat the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $155 million. The top line decreased 57.4% on a year-over-year basis. The decline in net sales was mainly caused by a drop in wholesale shipments. This was influenced by reduced retail activity during the period. Higher promotional expenses and increased inventory levels in dealer channels also contributed to the decrease.
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Malibu Boats' Segmental Performance
Net sales in the Malibu segment decreased 76.6% year over year to $37.5 million. The downside was caused by lower wholesale shipments.
Net sales in the Saltwater Fishing segment decreased 44.9% year over year to $71 million.
Revenues from the Cobalt segment declined 39.7% year over year to $50.2 million.
MBUU's Operating Highlights
Selling and marketing expenses declined 10.6% year over year to $4.9 million. The decline was due to the decrease in compensation, as well as boat shows and related events.
General and administrative expenses totaled $21.5 million compared with $118 million reported in the prior-year quarter.
Adjusted EBITDA came in at ($4.1) million compared with $90.1 million reported in the prior-year quarter.
Malibu Boats' Balance Sheet
Cash, as of June 30, 2024, totaled $26.9 million compared with $78.9 million as of June 30, 2023. Inventory was $145.6 million compared with $171.2 million reported in the prior-year period.
Fiscal 2025 Outlook for MBUU
Management expects net sales to increase in low single digit year over year. It forecast adjusted EBITDA margin to be in the range of 10-12%.
Malibu Boats currently has a Zacks Rank #5 (Strong Sell).
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