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Acushnet Holdings Corp.: Q1 FY2026 earnings call

What management said about Q1 FY2026, from the documents filed with the SEC on 6 May 2026: press release. Guidance figures: 3 kept. The quarter’s numbers.

Key takeaways

  • Net sales rose 7.1% reported: Net sales were $753.0 million, up 7.1% reported and 4.8% in constant currency, led by Titleist golf equipment. Source
  • Adjusted EBITDA rose 4.1%: Adjusted EBITDA was $144.6 million, up 4.1% from $138.9 million. The margin was 19.2% against 19.7% a year earlier. Source
  • FootJoy wear fell in constant currency: FootJoy golf wear rose 1.7% to $181.5 million reported and fell 1.3% in constant currency, as lower footwear volumes outweighed higher average selling prices. Source
  • Pro V1 pricing drove equipment growth: Higher average selling prices of Pro V1 golf ball models were the main driver of the Titleist increase. Source
  • Worldwide rounds of play rose again: Worldwide rounds of play rose year over year again in the first quarter, and management cited participation trends. Source
  • Buybacks fell to $10.0 million: The company repurchased 106,008 shares at an average $94.12, for $10.0 million. Share purchases were $35.7 million in the prior-year quarter, per the cash flow statement. Source

“I am pleased to report on Acushnet’s solid first quarter as our global teams did great work launching a broad lineup of new products across our Titleist, FootJoy and KJUS brands.”

David Maher, Acushnet’s President and Chief Executive Officer

Guidance

AreaPeriodFigureAgainst last quarter
Consolidated net sales SourceFull year 2026approximately $2,625 to $2,675 millionKept
Adjusted EBITDA SourceFull year 2026approximately $415 to $435 millionKept
Consolidated net sales growth, constant currency SourceFull year 20262.5% to 4.5%Kept

What changed from last quarter

  • Guidance kept: Full-year 2026 net sales, Adjusted EBITDA and constant currency growth ranges are reaffirmed; the company made no change to them. Source

Results and growth drivers

  • Net sales rose 7.1% reported: Net sales were $753.0 million, up 7.1% reported and 4.8% in constant currency, led by Titleist golf equipment. Source
  • Net income fell on prior-year gain: Net income attributable to Acushnet was $81.4 million, down 18.1%. Management attributed the decline mainly to the prior-year $20.9 million non-cash pre-tax gain on the FootJoy JV. Source
  • Adjusted EBITDA rose 4.1%: Adjusted EBITDA was $144.6 million, up 4.1% from $138.9 million. The margin was 19.2% against 19.7% a year earlier. Source
  • Diluted EPS was $1.36: Diluted net income per share was $1.36, against $1.62 a year earlier, on 60.0 million weighted diluted shares versus 61.5 million. Source

Segments and regions

  • FootJoy wear fell in constant currency: FootJoy golf wear rose 1.7% to $181.5 million reported and fell 1.3% in constant currency, as lower footwear volumes outweighed higher average selling prices. Source
  • Titleist equipment led the growth: Titleist golf equipment rose 8.9% to $458.5 million, or 7.1% in constant currency. Golf clubs rose 7.8% to $224.0 million and golf balls rose 9.9% to $234.5 million. Source
  • Golf gear grew on pricing: Golf gear rose 10.8% to $78.7 million, or 8.3% in constant currency, on higher average selling prices across all product categories. Source
  • Regions outside US grew 10.2%: United States net sales rose 5.0% to $445.2 million. Sales outside the US rose 10.2%, or 4.5% in constant currency, with EMEA up 19.7% to $124.4 million. Source
  • Korea sales declined in all segments: Korea net sales fell 7.6% to $61.2 million, or 6.9% in constant currency, with lower sales in all reportable segments and unallocated products. Source

“I would like to thank my Acushnet teammates and our valued trade partners for their dedication and great work which supports our continued investment in future opportunities as we seek to generate long term value for golfers and our shareholders.”

David Maher, Acushnet’s President and Chief Executive Officer

Products and launches

  • Pro V1 pricing drove equipment growth: Higher average selling prices of Pro V1 golf ball models were the main driver of the Titleist increase. Source
  • Second-year models sold fewer units: Lower volumes of second model year hybrids, drivers, fairways and Scotty Cameron putters partly offset the Titleist gains. Source
  • Recent ball models added volume: Higher volumes of the recently launched AVX, Tour Soft and Velocity golf balls added to Titleist equipment sales. Source
  • Golf bags added volume: Golf gear volume rose in golf bags, while volume in the travel product category declined. Source

Costs and margins

  • Gross profit rose to $355.3 million: Cost of goods sold was $397.7 million against $366.2 million, and gross profit was $355.3 million against $337.2 million. Source
  • Selling and R&D costs rose: Selling, general and administrative expense rose to $213.7 million from $200.3 million. Research and development rose to $19.2 million from $18.9 million. Source
  • IT optimization costs in transformation: Transformation costs totaled $3.1 million, of which $3.0 million related to optimizing information technology systems. Source
  • Other expense of $1.8 million: Other expense, net was $1.8 million, against other income of $19.9 million in the prior-year quarter. Source
  • Income tax expense rose: Income tax expense was $24.1 million on pre-tax income of $105.3 million, against $21.6 million on $120.6 million a year earlier. Source

Demand and the season

  • Launch lineup positioned for season: Management said the new Players bags and FootJoy shoes are positioned in golf shops globally as most regions enter the heart of the golf season. Source
  • Worldwide rounds of play rose again: Worldwide rounds of play rose year over year again in the first quarter, and management cited participation trends. Source
  • Launch names across three brands: Management named new Titleist balls, wedges and putters, plus FootJoy shoes, as the launch lineup in golf shops. Source

Capital and shareholder returns

  • Buybacks fell to $10.0 million: The company repurchased 106,008 shares at an average $94.12, for $10.0 million. Share purchases were $35.7 million in the prior-year quarter, per the cash flow statement. Source
  • Quarterly dividend of $0.255 declared: The board declared a quarterly cash dividend of $0.255 per share. Shares outstanding at April 30, 2026 were 58,554,053. Source
  • Operating cash outflow widened: Cash used in operating activities was $143.7 million against $120.3 million. Accounts receivable reached $504.8 million from $217.5 million at December 31, 2025. Source
  • Capital spending increased: Capital additions were $19.2 million against $11.3 million a year earlier. Source
  • Long-term debt rose to $1.12 billion: Long-term debt was $1,122.4 million at March 31, 2026, against $926.2 million at December 31, 2025. Cash was $51.7 million. Source

Coming up, as management said on 6 May 2026

  • Investor call on added 2026 details: The investor call is on May 6, 2026 at 8:30 a.m. ET. Management plans to share additional full-year 2026 details on that call. Source
  • Dividend payable June 22: The $0.255 quarterly dividend is payable June 22, 2026, to holders of record on June 5, 2026. Source

Earlier plans management reported on

  • Not stated: Management reaffirmed the full-year 2026 guidance it gave in the prior quarter's release. 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.