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Yeti Holdings, Inc.: Q2 FY2026 earnings call

What management said about Q2 FY2026, from the documents filed with the SEC on 13 August 2026: press release. Guidance figures: 3 raised, 1 lowered, 4 kept. The quarter’s numbers.

Key takeaways

  • Sales rose 9%, led by Coolers: Net sales reached $483.9 million, up from $445.9 million, with management citing consumer demand across categories, regions and channels. Source
  • Gross margin rose 890 basis points: Gross margin reached 66.7%. The increase combined operating drivers with a net tariff benefit from IEEPA refunds of amounts expensed in 2025 and 2026. Source
  • Adjusted operating income fell 7%: Adjusted operating income was $68.2 million, or 14.1% of sales, compared with $73.2 million a year earlier. Source
  • Adjusted EPS rose 2% to $0.67: GAAP diluted EPS rose 54% to $0.94. The company said the GAAP figure included an approximately $0.40 net tariff benefit. Source
  • Coolers & Equipment up 16%: Coolers & Equipment sales reached $232.4 million, with growth led by bags, soft coolers, cases & storage and outdoor living. Source
  • International up 19%: International sales reached $92.9 million, with growth in Europe and Australia and in Canada and Japan. Source
  • Repurchased $130 million of shares: The company repurchased 2.8 million shares in the quarter. Management said $370.0 million remained available under the program. Source
  • Total refund benefit $45.6 million: The total net benefit was $45.6 million, of which $42.6 million reduced cost of goods sold and $2.9 million was interest income. Source

“YETI delivered a strong second quarter, with 9% top-line growth, and stronger-than-expected profitability.”

Matt Reintjes, Chair of the Board and Chief Executive Officer

Guidance

AreaPeriodFigureAgainst last quarter
Sales growth Sourcefiscal 20267% to 8%Kept
Adjusted operating income growth Sourcefiscal 202610% to 12%Raised from 8% to 10%
Adjusted operating income margin Sourcefiscal 202614.9%Raised from 14.6%
Adjusted EPS Sourcefiscal 2026$2.94 to $3.00Raised from $2.83 to $2.89
Effective tax rate (GAAP) Sourcefiscal 202624%Kept
Diluted weighted average shares Sourcefiscal 202675.4 millionLowered from 76.6 million
Capital expenditures Sourcefiscal 2026$60 to $70 millionKept
Free cash flow Sourcefiscal 2026$200 million to $225 millionKept
US tariff rate assumption Sourcesecond half of 2026approximately 20%

What changed from last quarter

  • Guidance raised: Adjusted EPS range raised to $2.94 to $3.00 from $2.83 to $2.89. Source
  • Guidance raised: Adjusted operating income growth range raised to 10% to 12% from 8% to 10%. Source
  • Guidance raised: Adjusted operating income margin range raised to 14.9% from 14.6%. Source
  • Guidance kept: Sales growth range kept at 7% to 8%, after the prior release had raised its lower end. Source
  • New: Matt Reintjes now titled Chair of the Board and Chief Executive Officer; the prior release gave President and Chief Executive Officer. Source
  • New: Company concluded in the quarter that recovery of IEEPA tariffs was probable and recorded a refund benefit. Source
  • Ended: Stockholder cooperation agreement signed in March 2025 has expired in 2026. Source
  • Ended: Former Chief Financial Officer has departed, and severance costs were recorded. Source

Sales and profit results

  • Sales rose 9%, led by Coolers: Net sales reached $483.9 million, up from $445.9 million, with management citing consumer demand across categories, regions and channels. Source
  • Gross margin rose 890 basis points: Gross margin reached 66.7%. The increase combined operating drivers with a net tariff benefit from IEEPA refunds of amounts expensed in 2025 and 2026. Source
  • Adjusted operating income fell 7%: Adjusted operating income was $68.2 million, or 14.1% of sales, compared with $73.2 million a year earlier. Source
  • Adjusted EPS rose 2% to $0.67: GAAP diluted EPS rose 54% to $0.94. The company said the GAAP figure included an approximately $0.40 net tariff benefit. Source
  • Net income rose 39%: Net income reached $71.3 million. GAAP operating income rose 51% to $93.5 million, or 19.3% of sales. Source

Segments and regions

  • Coolers & Equipment up 16%: Coolers & Equipment sales reached $232.4 million, with growth led by bags, soft coolers, cases & storage and outdoor living. Source
  • Drinkware up 2%: Drinkware sales reached $241.4 million, with growth driven by international markets and continued product innovation. Source
  • International up 19%: International sales reached $92.9 million, with growth in Europe and Australia and in Canada and Japan. Source
  • US sales up 6%: US sales reached $391.0 million, with growth across wholesale, Amazon Marketplace and YETI retail channels. Source

“Our results demonstrate broad-based execution across categories, channels, and geographies”

Matt Reintjes, Chair of the Board and Chief Executive Officer

Channels and customers

  • Wholesale sales up 10%: Wholesale channel sales reached $218.0 million, with growth across US and international regions, which management linked to healthy consumer demand. Source
  • DTC up 7% on Amazon: DTC channel sales reached $265.9 million, with growth from Amazon Marketplace as well as YETI websites and YETI retail stores. Source
  • Corporate Sales trends improved: Management said trends in Corporate Sales improved, after a decline reported in the prior quarter. Source

Costs and margin drivers

  • SG&A up 17% on campaign timing: SG&A reached $229.0 million, or 47.3% of sales. Management attributed the rise mainly to brand campaign timing. Source
  • Operational drivers added 110 basis points: Pricing discipline, product cost management and other factors added 110 basis points to gross margin in the quarter. Source
  • Higher tariff costs offset margin: Tariff costs incurred this quarter were higher year over year, reducing gross margin by 110 basis points and EPS by $0.05. Source

“The second quarter reinforced our confidence in the trajectory ahead.”

Matt Reintjes, Chair of the Board and Chief Executive Officer

Brand, demand and innovation

  • FOUR Letters campaign built awareness: Management said the FOUR Letters campaign deepened awareness and reached new audiences. Source
  • Community activations supported engagement: Localized community activations were described as reinforcing consumer engagement and trust. Source
  • Brand momentum and innovation highlighted: Management said brand momentum and innovation stood out in the quarter across the product platforms. Source

Cash, debt and share repurchases

  • Repurchased $130 million of shares: The company repurchased 2.8 million shares in the quarter. Management said $370.0 million remained available under the program. Source
  • Cash and revolver position: Cash was $59.8 million. Total debt excluding finance leases was $101.7 million, and the $300 million revolver had $270 million available. Source
  • Inventory rose to $359.1 million: Inventory was $359.1 million at the end of the quarter, as reported in the balance sheet discussion. Source
  • Six-month free cash flow was $4.3 million: Operating cash flow was $29.8 million for six months, less $25.5 million of capital spending; the prior-year period was negative $39.0 million. Source

Strategy and investment

  • Four strategic priorities restated: Management listed brand strengthening, core category and adjacency expansion, international scaling and building operating capabilities as its priorities. Source
  • Investment in innovation and capabilities: Management said it is investing across innovation, supply chain flexibility, digital capabilities, customization and market-by-market execution. Source
  • Technology infrastructure costs excluded: Consulting fees for technology initiatives totaled $0.9 million for six months and were excluded from adjusted results as non-recurring. Source

Tariffs and IEEPA refund

  • IEEPA refund recognized in quarter: The company concluded in the quarter that recovery of IEEPA tariffs was probable, and recorded the refund as a reduction of cost of goods sold. Source
  • Total refund benefit $45.6 million: The total net benefit was $45.6 million, of which $42.6 million reduced cost of goods sold and $2.9 million was interest income. Source
  • Non-GAAP EPS benefit of $0.08: Non-GAAP results include a net EPS benefit of $0.08 after excluding the portion tied to 2025 tariffs and the interest income. Source

Leadership and governance

  • Reintjes now Chair and CEO: Matt Reintjes is titled Chair of the Board and Chief Executive Officer; the prior release gave his title as President and Chief Executive Officer. Source
  • Former CFO departure severance: Severance costs for the former Chief Financial Officer were $0.6 million over six months, with none recorded in the second quarter. Source

Stockholder matter and non-GAAP items

  • Stockholder matter costs excluded: Advisory and legal fees for a stockholder matter totaled $1.8 million for six months and were excluded from adjusted results. Source
  • Stock-based compensation expense lower: Non-cash stock-based compensation expense was $8.9 million in the quarter, compared with $11.2 million a year earlier. Source

Coming up, as management said on 13 August 2026

  • Investor Day on September 17: Management will present an update on the business and its long-term strategic plan, with a live webcast and replay on the investor website. Source

Risks management discussed

  • Regulatory: Guidance assumes US tariff rates return to about 20% in the second half, and tariff costs weighed on gross margin this quarter. Source
  • Operational: Management cited inflation in distribution and fulfillment costs, higher incentive pay and international headcount as drivers of higher SG&A. Source
  • Demand: Management described the consumer environment as uneven, while demand across product platforms remained at the levels it reported. Source

Earlier plans management reported on

  • Met: Management said International reaccelerated in the quarter as expected. Source
  • Not stated: Repurchases were made under the existing authorization, which the Board increased to $500 million in May. 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.