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MasterCraft Boat Holdings, Inc.: Q2 FY2026 earnings call

What management said about Q2 FY2026, from the documents filed with the SEC on 5 February 2026: press release. Guidance figures: 2 raised, 1 narrowed, 3 new, 1 kept. The quarter’s numbers.

Key takeaways

  • Net sales rose 13.2%: Net sales were $71.8 million, up $8.4 million from the prior-year quarter. Management attributed the increase to model mix, options, unit volumes and prices. Source
  • Continuing operations profit rose: Income from continuing operations was $2.5 million, or $0.15 per diluted share, against $0.4 million, or $0.03, a year earlier. Source
  • Adjusted EBITDA more than doubled: Adjusted EBITDA was $7.5 million, up from $3.5 million a year earlier. Adjusted EBITDA margin was 10.4%, compared with 5.6%. Source
  • Next-generation premium lineup building: Management said momentum is building across the MasterCraft portfolio as it introduces next-generation premium models with high margins and advanced technology. Source
  • Gross margin rose 440 basis points: Gross margin was 21.6% against 17.2%. Management attributed the rise mainly to higher net sales together with cost controls. Source
  • Operating expenses rose $2.1 million: The increase came from ERP implementation consulting, business development and consulting tied to the Marine Products deal, and higher selling and marketing costs. Source
  • Cash and investments reached $81.4 million: Cash and cash equivalents were $56.2 million and short-term investments were $25.2 million at quarter end. Source
  • Marine Products acquisition agreed: The company signed a definitive agreement to acquire Marine Products Corporation, a recreation and sport fishing powerboat maker, in a cash and stock deal. Source
  • Credit facility amended and extended: The company amended and extended its credit agreement, providing a $75 million revolver maturing February 5, 2031, at the same time as the deal announcement. Source

“We delivered results that exceeded our expectations, and we are building momentum as we head into boat-shows and the spring selling season.”

Brad Nelson, Chief Executive Officer

Guidance

AreaPeriodFigureAgainst last quarter
Net sales SourceFull year fiscal 2026$300 million to $310 millionNarrowed, low end up from $295 million to $310 million
Adjusted EBITDA SourceFull year fiscal 2026$36 million to $39 millionRaised from $30 million to $35 million
Adjusted Earnings per share SourceFull year fiscal 2026$1.45 to $1.60Raised from $1.18 to $1.43
Capital expenditures SourceFull year fiscal 2026approximately $9 millionKept
Net sales SourceFiscal third quarter 2026approximately $75 millionNew
Adjusted EBITDA SourceFiscal third quarter 2026approximately $9 millionNew
Adjusted Earnings per share SourceFiscal third quarter 2026$0.35New

What changed from last quarter

  • Guidance raised: Full-year guidance raised for net sales, Adjusted EBITDA and Adjusted Earnings per share. Source
  • New guidance: Guidance added for the fiscal third quarter; the prior release gave guidance for the second quarter. Source
  • New: Definitive agreement signed to acquire Marine Products Corporation. Source
  • New: Credit agreement amended and extended, with a $75 million revolving facility. Source
  • New: Adjusted measures now also exclude ERP implementation costs and business development and consulting costs. Source

Results and growth drivers

  • Net sales rose 13.2%: Net sales were $71.8 million, up $8.4 million from the prior-year quarter. Management attributed the increase to model mix, options, unit volumes and prices. Source
  • Continuing operations profit rose: Income from continuing operations was $2.5 million, or $0.15 per diluted share, against $0.4 million, or $0.03, a year earlier. Source
  • Adjusted EBITDA more than doubled: Adjusted EBITDA was $7.5 million, up from $3.5 million a year earlier. Adjusted EBITDA margin was 10.4%, compared with 5.6%. Source
  • Six-month sales up 9.3%: For the six months, net sales were $140.8 million against $128.7 million, and Adjusted EBITDA was $14.4 million against $7.4 million. Source

Segment sales and pricing

  • MasterCraft sales up 12.1%: MasterCraft net sales were $61.7 million, up from $55.1 million, a rise of 12.1%. Source
  • Pontoon sales up 21.2%: Pontoon net sales were $10.0 million, up from $8.3 million, a rise of 21.2%. Six-month Pontoon net sales rose 15.4%. Source
  • Net sales per unit rose: Net sales per unit increased in both segments: MasterCraft reached $151, up 9.4%, and Pontoon reached $58, up 7.4%. Source

“The combination with Marine Products Corporation unites proven, market leading brands, dealer networks, and product development and manufacturing capabilities.”

Brad Nelson, Chief Executive Officer

Products and dealer inventories

  • Next-generation premium lineup building: Management said momentum is building across the MasterCraft portfolio as it introduces next-generation premium models with high margins and advanced technology. Source
  • Three brands in the portfolio: The company is headquartered in Vonore, Tenn., and operates three brands: MasterCraft, Crest and Balise. Source
  • Dealer inventories described as right-sized: Management said it enters the boat shows and spring selling season with right-sized dealer inventories and a team delivering on key initiatives. Source

Costs, margins and earnings

  • Gross margin rose 440 basis points: Gross margin was 21.6% against 17.2%. Management attributed the rise mainly to higher net sales together with cost controls. Source
  • Operating expenses rose $2.1 million: The increase came from ERP implementation consulting, business development and consulting tied to the Marine Products deal, and higher selling and marketing costs. Source
  • Adjusted Net Income up to $4.7 million: Adjusted Net Income was $4.7 million, or $0.29 per diluted share, against $1.7 million, or $0.10 per diluted share, a year earlier. Source
  • Share-based pay and transition costs: Share-based compensation was $1.0 million against $0.8 million. Senior leadership transition and realignment costs were $0.1 million. Source

Cash, capital and share count

  • Cash and investments reached $81.4 million: Cash and cash equivalents were $56.2 million and short-term investments were $25.2 million at quarter end. Source
  • Six-month free cash flow $3.9 million: Free cash flow for the six months was $3.9 million against $8.8 million, after $4.7 million of property, plant and equipment purchases. Source
  • Shares outstanding fell: Shares outstanding were 16,288,284 at December 28, 2025, down from 16,406,788 at June 30, 2025. Source
  • Interest expense fell: Interest expense was $0.1 million against $0.2 million, while interest income was $0.7 million in both periods. Source

Marine Products deal and financing

  • Marine Products acquisition agreed: The company signed a definitive agreement to acquire Marine Products Corporation, a recreation and sport fishing powerboat maker, in a cash and stock deal. Source
  • Credit facility amended and extended: The company amended and extended its credit agreement, providing a $75 million revolver maturing February 5, 2031, at the same time as the deal announcement. Source
  • Guidance excludes the Marine deal: The company said its guidance does not include the pending Marine Products combination. Source

Coming up, as management said on 5 February 2026

  • Marine Products closing expected: The company expects the Marine Products transaction to close during the first half of calendar year 2026. Source
  • Chaparral and Robalo teams joining: Management said it looks forward to welcoming the Chaparral and Robalo teams as part of the combination. Source

Figures management reported

FigureReported
MasterCraft unit sales Source409 units, up 2.3%
Pontoon unit sales Source174 units, up 13.7%
Consolidated unit sales Source583 units, up 5.4%
Consolidated net sales per unit Source$123, up 7.0%

Earlier plans management reported on

  • On track: Management said it is doing what it previously said it would do, citing innovation, discipline, dealer support and platform building. 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.