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SharkNinja, Inc.: Q4 FY2025 earnings call

What management said about Q4 FY2025, from the documents filed with the SEC on 11 February 2026: press release. Guidance figures: 7 new. The quarter’s numbers.

Key takeaways

  • Fourth quarter net sales up 17.6%: Net sales rose 17.6% to $2,101.4 million in the fourth quarter, or 16.2% on a constant currency basis. Full-year net sales rose 15.7% to $6,399.2 million. Source
  • Beauty and Home sales up 63.2%: Beauty and Home Environment Appliances rose to $326.2 million in the quarter, driven by fans, air purifiers and the 2025 face mask launch. Full-year growth was 45.3%. Source
  • Gross margin up 90 basis points: Gross margin rose 90 basis points to 47.9% and Adjusted Gross Margin rose 40 basis points to 48.2%, driven by Domestic cost optimization. Source
  • Cash rose to $777.3 million: Cash and cash equivalents were $777.3 million at year end, up from $363.7 million, with $489.1 million of revolver capacity and $739.1 million of total debt. Source
  • $750 million buyback with no debt: Management does not expect to incur debt to fund the $750 million share repurchase program. Source
  • Net sales growth 10% to 11%: For fiscal 2026, management expects net sales to rise 10.0% to 11.0% compared with the prior year. Source
  • Adjusted EPS guided to $5.90 to $6.00: Adjusted Net Income per diluted share is guided to $5.90 to $6.00, an 11.7% to 13.6% increase on the prior year. Source
  • Three-pillar growth strategy: Management described three pillars: expanding categories with breakthrough innovations, gaining share in existing businesses, and driving International growth in more markets. Source

“SharkNinja delivered exceptional fourth quarter results, capping off our strongest year to date with 17.6% net sales growth and remarkable momentum across our entire portfolio.”

Mark Barrocas, Chief Executive Officer

Guidance

AreaPeriodFigureAgainst last quarter
Net sales growth SourceFiscal year 202610.0% to 11.0%New
Adjusted Net Income per diluted share SourceFiscal year 2026$5.90 to $6.00New
Adjusted EBITDA SourceFiscal year 2026$1,270 million to $1,280 millionNew
GAAP effective tax rate SourceFiscal year 2026approximately 22.0% to 23.0%New
Diluted weighted average shares outstanding SourceFiscal year 2026approximately 143.5 millionNew
Capital expenditures SourceFiscal year 2026$190 million to $210 millionNew
Share repurchase authorization SourceProgram with no stated expiration; implementation begins in fiscal 2026up to $750 millionNew

What changed from last quarter

  • New: The Board announced an inaugural share repurchase program of up to $750 million. Source

Fourth quarter and full-year results

  • Fourth quarter net sales up 17.6%: Net sales rose 17.6% to $2,101.4 million in the fourth quarter, or 16.2% on a constant currency basis. Full-year net sales rose 15.7% to $6,399.2 million. Source
  • Quarterly net income rose 98.3%: Net income was $255.2 million, or $1.80 per diluted share, against $0.91 a year earlier. Adjusted Net Income per diluted share was $1.93, compared with $1.40. Source
  • Full-year adjusted EBITDA up 19.4%: Adjusted EBITDA was $1,135.5 million, or 17.7% of net sales, for 2025. Fourth quarter Adjusted EBITDA rose 36.0% to $395.3 million, or 18.8% of net sales. Source
  • Full-year operating income up 42.9%: Operating income rose 42.9% to $920.3 million for 2025, or 14.4% of net sales. Adjusted Operating Income rose 21.9% to $1,022.9 million. Source

Product category sales

  • Beauty and Home sales up 63.2%: Beauty and Home Environment Appliances rose to $326.2 million in the quarter, driven by fans, air purifiers and the 2025 face mask launch. Full-year growth was 45.3%. Source
  • Food Preparation up 31.6% for year: Food Preparation sales rose 31.6% to $1,550.7 million for 2025, driven by frozen drinks. Source
  • Cooking growth led by Ninja Luxe: Cooking and Beverage rose 5.7% to $1,816.3 million for 2025. Ninja Luxe Café and Ninja Crispi sales helped, offset by declines in core air fryer and outdoor grill. Source
  • Cleaning growth modest in quarter: Cleaning Appliances rose 3.4% to $669.9 million in the quarter, driven by carpet extractor and robotics sub-categories. Source

“we are confident SharkNinja can deliver another year of strong, profitable growth.”

Mark Barrocas, Chief Executive Officer

Domestic and international sales

  • International growth outpaced Domestic: International net sales rose 21.4% in the quarter and 20.8% for the year, from continued global expansion and new categories in international markets. Domestic rose 15.7% and 13.5%. Source
  • Domestic growth from existing categories: Domestic growth came from existing categories and new product categories, rising 15.7% in the quarter. Source

Costs, margins and recall

  • Gross margin up 90 basis points: Gross margin rose 90 basis points to 47.9% and Adjusted Gross Margin rose 40 basis points to 48.2%, driven by Domestic cost optimization. Source
  • Sales and marketing share of sales fell: Sales and marketing rose 8.0% in dollars to 21.8% of net sales, from 23.8% a year earlier. Source
  • G&A fell on lower personnel costs: General and administrative expenses fell 13.0% to 5.1% of net sales, with personnel costs down $26.5 million, partly offset by $10.4 million higher legal fees. Source
  • R&D rose on new-category headcount: R&D expenses rose 13.1% to 4.7% of net sales in the quarter, with $6.5 million more personnel costs for new categories and market expansion. Source
  • Full-year gross margin reflected lower fee: Full-year gross margin also reflected lower amounts owed under the JS Global sourcing service fee, which ended July 31, 2025. Source

“We are excited about the potential that our record levels of cash and cash equivalents and our anticipated future cash flow could have to drive shareholder value for years.”

Mark Barrocas, Chief Executive Officer

Cash, balance sheet and buybacks

  • Cash rose to $777.3 million: Cash and cash equivalents were $777.3 million at year end, up from $363.7 million, with $489.1 million of revolver capacity and $739.1 million of total debt. Source
  • Operating cash flow rose to $634.1 million: Net cash provided by operating activities was $634.1 million in 2025, up from $446.6 million. Investing activities used $159.8 million. Source
  • Inventories rose 11.4%: Inventories rose 11.4% to $1,002.2 million at December 31, 2025, from $900.0 million a year earlier. Source
  • $750 million buyback with no debt: Management does not expect to incur debt to fund the $750 million share repurchase program. Source
  • Repurchases depend on market conditions: The timing and total amount of repurchases depend on business, economic and market conditions, regulatory requirements, stock prices and other considerations. Source

Fiscal 2026 guidance

  • Net sales growth 10% to 11%: For fiscal 2026, management expects net sales to rise 10.0% to 11.0% compared with the prior year. Source
  • Adjusted EPS guided to $5.90 to $6.00: Adjusted Net Income per diluted share is guided to $5.90 to $6.00, an 11.7% to 13.6% increase on the prior year. Source
  • Adjusted EBITDA guidance range: Adjusted EBITDA is expected at $1,270 million to $1,280 million, an increase of 11.8% to 12.7%. Source
  • Capital expenditures guided for 2026: Capital expenditures of $190 million to $210 million are planned, mainly for new product launches and technology. Source

Strategy and product pipeline

  • Three-pillar growth strategy: Management described three pillars: expanding categories with breakthrough innovations, gaining share in existing businesses, and driving International growth in more markets. Source
  • Robust pipeline and new product launches: Management cited a robust pipeline of innovations that will scale to new retailers and markets, plus a roadmap of new product launches. Source
  • Software and direct-to-consumer investments: Management points to recent investments in software, direct-to-consumer re-platforming and global expansion as positioning the company for growth. Source

Workforce and personnel costs

  • Workforce above 4,100 associates: The company is headquartered in Needham, Massachusetts and has more than 4,100 associates. Source
  • Sales and marketing personnel costs rose: Full-year sales and marketing personnel costs rose $64.5 million to support new product launches and new markets. Source

Coming up, as management said on 11 February 2026

  • Share repurchases to begin in 2026: Management said the repurchase program is expected to start in fiscal 2026. Source

Risks management discussed

  • External: Management said the operating environment, geopolitical landscape, global economies and tariff rates could affect fiscal 2026 guidance and future results. Source
  • Regulatory: Tariffs partially offset the quarter's gross margin gains. Source
  • Operational: A voluntary product recall was recognized in 2025, reducing gross profit by $4.6 million and operating income by $11.2 million for the year, both excluded from adjusted measures. Source
  • External: Management said it cannot forecast foreign currency gains and losses with reasonable certainty, which affects the forecast of Adjusted Net Income and Adjusted EBITDA. 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.