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Callaway Golf Co.: Q3 FY2026 earnings call

What management said about Q3 FY2026, from the documents filed with the SEC on 5 November 2026: press release. Guidance figures: 2 raised, 2 new. The quarter’s numbers.

Key takeaways

  • Net sales fell 5.6%, better than expected: Q3 net sales were $436.9 million, down 5.6% (4.7% constant currency). Management said the result was better than expected. Nine-month net sales rose 2.6% to $1,736.6 million. Source
  • Adjusted EBITDA rose 17.3%: Q3 Adjusted EBITDA from continuing operations was $35.9 million, up 17.3%. Management attributed the rise mainly to gross margin, partly offset by lower revenue and less dividend income. Source
  • Golf Equipment sales fell 7.9%: Golf Equipment net sales were $281.5 million, down 7.9% (7.1% constant currency). Segment operating income rose 16.7% to $27.2 million, a 9.7% margin. Source
  • Gross margin rose 520 basis points: Non-GAAP gross margin was 45.0%, up 520 basis points; GAAP was 51.9%, up 1,210 basis points. Management cited select price increases, cost reductions and rationalizing lower margin business. Source
  • Repurchased about 9 million shares: Year to date the company repurchased about 9 million shares, and $70 million remains under the current repurchase authority. Source

“We are pleased with our third quarter results, with revenue and Adjusted EBITDA exceeding expectations and continued strong progress on gross margins,”

Chip Brewer, President and Chief Executive Officer of Callaway Golf Company

Guidance

AreaPeriodFigureAgainst last quarter
Consolidated net sales SourceFull year 2026$2.065 billion - $2.078 billionRaised from $2.045 billion - $2.070 billion
Adjusted EBITDA (non-GAAP) SourceFull year 2026$272 million - $280 millionRaised from $246 million - $260 million
Consolidated net sales SourceFourth quarter 2026$328 to $341 millionNew
Adjusted EBITDA (non-GAAP) SourceFourth quarter 2026$(53) to $(45) millionNew

What changed from last quarter

  • Guidance raised: Full-year 2026 net sales range raised; the previous range was $2.045 billion to $2.070 billion. Source
  • Guidance raised: Full-year 2026 Adjusted EBITDA range raised from $246 million to $260 million. Source
  • New guidance: A fourth-quarter 2026 net sales and Adjusted EBITDA estimate was given for the first time. Source
  • New: The company recorded a gain on its investment in Full Swing following the sale of that business. Source
  • New: Management referred to new 3D printing capabilities as part of its investment for long-term growth. Source

Results and growth drivers

  • Net sales fell 5.6%, better than expected: Q3 net sales were $436.9 million, down 5.6% (4.7% constant currency). Management said the result was better than expected. Nine-month net sales rose 2.6% to $1,736.6 million. Source
  • Adjusted EBITDA rose 17.3%: Q3 Adjusted EBITDA from continuing operations was $35.9 million, up 17.3%. Management attributed the rise mainly to gross margin, partly offset by lower revenue and less dividend income. Source
  • Quarterly net income reported on both bases: GAAP net income from continuing operations was $48.1 million for the quarter, and non-GAAP net income was $22.9 million. Source
  • Operating cash rose 45% year to date: Year-to-date operating cash from continuing operations, excluding $44 million of tariff refunds, rose 45% to $228 million. Source

Segments and regions

  • Golf Equipment sales fell 7.9%: Golf Equipment net sales were $281.5 million, down 7.9% (7.1% constant currency). Segment operating income rose 16.7% to $27.2 million, a 9.7% margin. Source
  • Apparel, Gear and Other held steady: Apparel, Gear and Other net sales were $155.4 million, down 1.1% and flat in constant currency. Segment operating income rose 42.3% to $19.5 million, a 12.5% margin. Source
  • Asia and Europe sales declined most: Asia net sales fell 11.5% to $80.0 million and Europe fell 17.1% to $37.4 million. The United States fell 3.0% to $292.8 million, and rest of world rose 6.0%. Management cited foreign exchange in Asia. Source
  • TravisMathew partly offset the decline: Higher TravisMathew net sales offset part of the overall decline in net sales, according to management. Source

“With a strong balance sheet and a resilient golf consumer, we remain confident in our ability to strengthen our business and create long-term shareholder value.”

Chip Brewer, President and Chief Executive Officer of Callaway Golf Company

Products and customers

  • Golf clubs and balls declined: Golf clubs were $213.3 million, down 8.9%, and golf balls were $68.2 million, down 4.5%. Apparel rose 2.8% to $99.5 million; gear, accessories and other fell 7.3% to $55.9 million. Source
  • Mini Spinner and TRTL putters launched well: Management credited the Mini Spinner fairway woods and TRTL putters in Asia for net sales being better than expected. Source

Margins, costs and pricing

  • Gross margin rose 520 basis points: Non-GAAP gross margin was 45.0%, up 520 basis points; GAAP was 51.9%, up 1,210 basis points. Management cited select price increases, cost reductions and rationalizing lower margin business. Source
  • Tariff refunds lifted GAAP margin: GAAP gross margin included about $31.8 million of non-recurring tariff refund benefits, which were excluded from non-GAAP results. Source
  • Operating expenses rose slightly: GAAP operating expense rose 1.4% and non-GAAP operating expense rose 0.8%. Management tied this to cost management after the Topgolf transaction. Source

Capital, cash and returns to shareholders

  • Repurchased about 9 million shares: Year to date the company repurchased about 9 million shares, and $70 million remains under the current repurchase authority. Source
  • Net cash position at quarter end: The company reported a net cash position with $76 million of debt, including $26 million of financing leases, and $434 million of unrestricted cash. Source
  • Over $1.4 billion of debt repaid: Management said cash was used to pay off over $1.4 billion of debt in the first half of 2026, which reduces dividend income. Source

Strategy and investment

  • 3D printing capabilities added: Management said it continues to return capital while investing for long-term growth, including new 3D printing capabilities. Source
  • Full Swing investment sold at a gain: The company recorded a $15.4 million gain on its Full Swing investment after the sale of that business, excluded from non-GAAP results. Source
  • Topgolf transition costs offset by fees: Non-recurring items included $1.0 million of Transition Services Agreement costs with Topgolf, offset by cost recovery fees received. Source

Coming up, as management said on 5 November 2026

  • Irons launch moves into 2027: A new irons launch was shifted into 2027, per the prior release.
  • Phase 3 tariff refunds to apply for: About $7 million of tariff refunds remain to be applied for under Phase 3.

Risks management discussed

  • Financial: The company recorded a loss from its proportionate share of Topgolf's net losses, partly offset by favorable tax impacts. Source
  • External: Management cited foreign exchange headwinds in Asia as a negative factor for third-quarter net sales. Source
  • Operational: Management listed lower margin business rationalization and fitting investments as pressures on Q4 results. Source

Earlier plans management reported on

  • Not stated: Management said it expected second-half 2026 sales to decline from 2025 after the launch shift and product rationalization. Source
  • Not stated: Management said it expected to receive the remaining Phase 2 tariff refunds in the second half of 2026.
  • Not stated: Management said it shifted irons launch timing as previously reported, to improve long-term profitability. Source

Other quarters

Summarised with AI from the documents the company filed with the SEC. Every point is checked against the filing before it is shown: management’s own words word for word, figures against the line or table row they come from. A point that fails the check is left out. Source opens the filing at that line.