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Yeti Holdings, Inc.: Q3 FY2025 earnings call

What management said about Q3 FY2025, from the documents filed with the SEC on 6 November 2025: press release. Guidance figures: 4 raised, 1 lowered, 1 kept. The quarter’s numbers.

Key takeaways

  • Sales rose 2% to $487.8 million: Net sales and adjusted net sales each rose 2% to $487.8 million, from $478.4 million a year earlier. Source
  • Diluted EPS down 27% on tariffs: Diluted EPS was $0.48, down 27% from $0.66. Adjusted EPS was $0.61, down 14%, including a $0.14 net unfavorable impact from higher tariff costs in the quarter. Source
  • Coolers & Equipment sales up 12%: Coolers & Equipment sales rose 12% to $215.4 million, led by soft coolers and bags, with growth in both the US and international regions. Source
  • Drinkware sales fell 4%: Drinkware sales fell 4% to $263.8 million. International growth was more than offset by a US decline tied to a promotional market and inventory constraints. Source
  • Gross margin down 210 basis points: Gross margin was 55.9%, down 210 basis points. Adjusted gross margin fell 230 basis points. Tariff costs and lower Drinkware mix drove the decline, partly offset by lower product costs and price increases. Source
  • US sell-through very robust: The company reported very robust US wholesale sell-through in tracked channels for both Drinkware and Coolers & Equipment, and strong end-consumer demand overall. Source
  • Buyback target raised to $300 million: The 2025 share repurchase expectation rose from $200 million to $300 million. Year-to-date repurchases reached 5.0 million shares for $172.9 million. Source
  • Supply chain shift on track: Management said the supply chain transformation is firmly on track, diversifying the manufacturing footprint by year-end to add operational resilience. Source
  • Three pillars and long-term growth range: Management cited three strategic growth pillars and a long-term topline growth range of high-single-digits to low-double-digits as the path beyond 2025. Source
  • Adjusted EPS range raised at both ends: Adjusted EPS guidance is now $2.38 to $2.49, up from $2.34 to $2.48. Source

“Our third quarter results continue to show the strength of YETI and the positive momentum of our long-term growth strategy.”

Matt Reintjes, President and Chief Executive Officer

Guidance

AreaPeriodFigureAgainst last quarter
Adjusted sales growth SourceFiscal 2025 (53 weeks)1% to 2%Raised from flat to up 2%
Adjusted net income per diluted share (adjusted EPS) SourceFiscal 2025$2.38 to $2.49Raised from $2.34 to $2.48
Net tariff impact on adjusted EPS SourceFiscal 2025approximately $0.40 net unfavorableKept
Diluted weighted average shares outstanding SourceFiscal 2025approximately 81.5 millionLowered from approximately 82.0 million
Free cash flow SourceFiscal 2025approximately $200 millionRaised from between $150 million and $200 million
Share repurchases SourceFiscal 2025approximately $300 millionRaised from $200 million

What changed from last quarter

  • Guidance raised: Adjusted EPS range raised at both ends, from $2.34 to $2.48 to $2.38 to $2.49. Source
  • Guidance raised: Free cash flow estimate raised to about $200 million, from a range of $150 million to $200 million. Source
  • Guidance raised: Share repurchase expectation for 2025 raised to $300 million, from $200 million. Source
  • Guidance lowered: Diluted weighted average share estimate reduced to about 81.5 million, from 82.0 million. Source
  • Guidance raised: Adjusted sales range now 1% to 2%; the low end moved up from flat, the high end is unchanged at 2%. Source

Quarter results and profit

  • Sales rose 2% to $487.8 million: Net sales and adjusted net sales each rose 2% to $487.8 million, from $478.4 million a year earlier. Source
  • Diluted EPS down 27% on tariffs: Diluted EPS was $0.48, down 27% from $0.66. Adjusted EPS was $0.61, down 14%, including a $0.14 net unfavorable impact from higher tariff costs in the quarter. Source
  • Operating income fell 22%: Operating income was $54.4 million, or 11.1% of sales. Adjusted operating income was $66.6 million, or 13.7% of adjusted sales, down 16%. Source
  • Net income down 30% in quarter: Net income was $39.4 million, or 8.1% of sales. Adjusted net income was $49.6 million, or 10.2% of adjusted sales, down 18%. Source
  • Nine-month sales roughly flat: Nine-month diluted EPS fell 9% to $1.29, and adjusted EPS fell 9% to $1.58. Nine-month sales were essentially unchanged from the prior year period. Source

Segments and regions

  • Coolers & Equipment sales up 12%: Coolers & Equipment sales rose 12% to $215.4 million, led by soft coolers and bags, with growth in both the US and international regions. Source
  • Drinkware sales fell 4%: Drinkware sales fell 4% to $263.8 million. International growth was more than offset by a US decline tied to a promotional market and inventory constraints. Source
  • International sales up 14%: International sales rose 14% to $100.4 million, led by Europe and Australia, with Japan, launched in the second quarter of 2025, also growing. Source
  • US sales slipped 1%: US sales fell 1% to $387.3 million. The company said a cautious US retail environment affected wholesale channel sales. Source

“While the retail environment remains cautious, we are executing across the business to deliver innovation and growth amidst the disruptive and fluid tariff environment.”

Matt Reintjes, President and Chief Executive Officer

Products and channels

  • DTC sales rose 3%: Direct-to-consumer sales rose 3% to $288.7 million, reflecting Amazon Marketplace, Corporate Sales and YETI retail stores, partly offset by a decline on the US YETI website. Source
  • Wholesale sales rose 1%: Wholesale channel sales rose 1% to $199.0 million, driven by Coolers & Equipment. Management said the US retail environment remained cautious. Source
  • More new products than ever: The company said 2025 will bring more new products than ever across 13 product platforms, using acquired bag, cookware and shaker bottle designs alongside direct development. Source

Costs, margins and tariffs

  • Gross margin down 210 basis points: Gross margin was 55.9%, down 210 basis points. Adjusted gross margin fell 230 basis points. Tariff costs and lower Drinkware mix drove the decline, partly offset by lower product costs and price increases. Source
  • SG&A rose on technology and facilities: SG&A rose 5% to $218.2 million, or 44.7% of sales. Adjusted SG&A rose 3% to $205.9 million, or 42.2% of adjusted sales, reflecting technology, facilities and depreciation spending. Source
  • Other expense from FX losses: Other expense was $1.2 million, compared with other income of $4.1 million a year earlier. The swing reflected foreign currency losses on intercompany balances. Source

“reaffirming our confidence in delivering on both the top- and bottom-line for the full year.”

Matt Reintjes, President and Chief Executive Officer

Demand, inventory and wholesale

  • US sell-through very robust: The company reported very robust US wholesale sell-through in tracked channels for both Drinkware and Coolers & Equipment, and strong end-consumer demand overall. Source
  • Inventory down 12%: Inventory decreased 12% to $324.0 million from $370.2 million a year earlier, with supply chain transition limiting some Drinkware inventory. Source
  • Cautious wholesale buying noted: Management described a cautious wholesale buying and consumer environment, alongside a promotional Drinkware market. Source

Capital, cash and buybacks

  • Buyback target raised to $300 million: The 2025 share repurchase expectation rose from $200 million to $300 million. Year-to-date repurchases reached 5.0 million shares for $172.9 million. Source
  • Third-quarter repurchases of 4.3 million shares: The company repurchased 4.3 million shares for $149.9 million in the quarter, under the existing $450 million authorization. Source
  • Helimix shaker bottle assets acquired: The company acquired designs, tooling and intellectual property for the Helimix shaker bottle for $38.0 million in cash, accounted for as an asset acquisition. Source
  • Cash and undrawn revolver: Cash was $164.5 million and total debt was $74.9 million at quarter end. The $300 million revolving credit facility was undrawn. Source
  • Nearly $1.2 billion free cash flow since 2019: Management expects to have generated nearly $1.2 billion of free cash flow since 2019 by year-end, and cites repurchases that reduced shares outstanding. Source

Strategy and supply chain

  • Supply chain shift on track: Management said the supply chain transformation is firmly on track, diversifying the manufacturing footprint by year-end to add operational resilience. Source
  • Three pillars and long-term growth range: Management cited three strategic growth pillars and a long-term topline growth range of high-single-digits to low-double-digits as the path beyond 2025. Source
  • Global footprint expanding in UK and Europe: The company said its global footprint continues to strengthen in the UK and Europe, and through expanding partnerships in the rest of the world. Source

Full-year 2025 guidance

  • Adjusted sales range now 1% to 2%: Adjusted sales growth for the 53-week fiscal 2025 is now 1% to 2%, versus flat to up 2% previously. Source
  • Adjusted EPS range raised at both ends: Adjusted EPS guidance is now $2.38 to $2.49, up from $2.34 to $2.48. Source
  • Adjusted margin range kept: Adjusted operating margin of 14.0% to 14.5% of adjusted sales is unchanged from the previous range. Source
  • Diluted share count lowered: Diluted weighted average shares are now about 81.5 million, from 82.0 million, reflecting the larger repurchase expectation. Source
  • Free cash flow estimate raised: Free cash flow is now expected at about $200 million, from a previous range of $150 million to $200 million. Source
  • Capital expenditures unchanged at $50 million: Capital expenditures of about $50 million are unchanged, primarily for technology, new product innovation and the supply chain. Source

Coming up, as management said on 6 November 2025

  • Investor Day in first half 2026: Management said it will further highlight the next phase of elevated growth at the previously announced Investor Day in the first half of 2026. Source

Risks management discussed

  • Demand: Wholesale sales were affected by cautious US retail buying during the quarter. Source
  • Demand: Drinkware faced a promotional market and inventory limits from the supply chain transition. Source
  • Regulatory: Management described the tariff environment as disruptive and fluid, with tariff costs weighing on margin and EPS. Source
  • Financial: For the nine months, foreign exchange was a headwind of about 140 basis points on adjusted operating income. Source
  • Operational: Higher technology and facilities investment raised the SG&A ratio in the quarter. Source

Earlier plans management reported on

  • On track: Management said the international business is on track to achieve historical growth levels for the full year. Source
  • Not stated: Management described the Drinkware international growth offset by the US decline as expected. 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.