YETI (NYSE:YETI) Issues FY 2026 Earnings Guidance

YETI (NYSE:YETI) issued an update on its FY 2026 earnings guidance on Thursday morning. The company provided earnings per share guidance of 2.770-2.830 for the period, compared to the consensus earnings per share estimate of 2.670. The company issued revenue guidance of $2.0 billion-$2.0 billion, compared to the consensus revenue estimate of $2.0 billion.

YETI Price Performance

YETI opened at $47.72 on Friday. The company has a current ratio of 1.98, a quick ratio of 1.16 and a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.11. The company has a market cap of $3.71 billion, a price-to-earnings ratio of 23.51, a price-to-earnings-growth ratio of 2.58 and a beta of 1.77. The stock has a fifty day simple moving average of $46.83 and a two-hundred day simple moving average of $39.88. YETI has a 12-month low of $26.61 and a 12-month high of $51.29.

YETI (NYSE:YETI) last released its earnings results on Thursday, February 19th. The company reported $0.92 earnings per share for the quarter, topping analysts’ consensus estimates of $0.88 by $0.04. The firm had revenue of $583.71 million for the quarter, compared to the consensus estimate of $582.43 million. YETI had a net margin of 8.85% and a return on equity of 22.53%. The company’s revenue was up 6.8% compared to the same quarter last year. During the same period in the prior year, the firm earned $1.00 EPS. YETI has set its FY 2026 guidance at 2.770-2.830 EPS. Research analysts predict that YETI will post 2.57 earnings per share for the current fiscal year.

Analysts Set New Price Targets

A number of brokerages have weighed in on YETI. UBS Group raised their target price on shares of YETI from $38.00 to $51.00 and gave the company a “neutral” rating in a research note on Wednesday, January 14th. KeyCorp raised YETI from a “sector weight” rating to an “overweight” rating and set a $57.00 price objective for the company in a research report on Friday, January 16th. Morgan Stanley set a $48.00 price objective on YETI in a research note on Friday, January 16th. Canaccord Genuity Group increased their target price on YETI from $37.00 to $40.00 and gave the stock a “hold” rating in a research note on Thursday, January 8th. Finally, Weiss Ratings reaffirmed a “hold (c)” rating on shares of YETI in a research report on Wednesday, January 21st. Nine analysts have rated the stock with a Buy rating and seven have given a Hold rating to the stock. According to MarketBeat, YETI presently has a consensus rating of “Moderate Buy” and an average price target of $49.38.

Insider Activity

In related news, SVP Bryan C. Barksdale sold 9,756 shares of the stock in a transaction on Thursday, December 11th. The stock was sold at an average price of $45.32, for a total transaction of $442,141.92. Following the sale, the senior vice president directly owned 56,397 shares of the company’s stock, valued at $2,555,912.04. This trade represents a 14.75% decrease in their ownership of the stock. The transaction was disclosed in a filing with the SEC, which is available at the SEC website. 0.94% of the stock is currently owned by insiders.

Trending Headlines about YETI

Here are the key news stories impacting YETI this week:

• Positive Sentiment: Q4 results beat consensus on EPS and revenue; management issued FY2026 adjusted EPS guidance above Street expectations and expects 6–8% sales growth — supports upside to earnings estimates and validates international/product strategies. YETI Reports Fourth Quarter and Full Year 2025 Results
• Positive Sentiment: International sales accelerated (Q4 international +25%) and drinkware/coolers showed category improvement — diversification outside the U.S. is a clear growth lever. Quiver Quant: Q4 Net Sales +7%
• Positive Sentiment: Capital return remains robust — nearly $300M repurchased in 2025 and ~$100M planned for 2026, which reduces share count and supports EPS. Buyback Details
• Positive Sentiment: Experienced CFO hire — Scott Bomar (ex‑Home Depot) named CFO, providing operational and finance experience ahead of scaling international and product investments; transition support from outgoing CFO reduces near‑term execution risk. CFO Appointment
• Neutral Sentiment: New product introductions and category expansion (e.g., Skala hiking backpacks, updated core products) support long‑term brand extension but are early-stage drivers for revenue. Skala Backpacks
• Negative Sentiment: Tariff and margin pressure: management disclosed higher tariff costs (≈$0.15 Q4 impact, ≈$0.35 FY impact) that compressed adjusted margins; adjusted EPS and operating income declined y/y — a material headwind to profits. Tariff Impact in Release
• Negative Sentiment: Short‑term investor reaction turned negative in some venues: despite the Q4 beat, headlines noted the guidance/tariff concerns and shares dropped in response — signals that sentiment will track margin recovery and tariff outlook. Shares Fall on Guidance/Tariffs
• Neutral Sentiment: Media pieces (movie trailer, lifestyle writeups) raise brand awareness but are unlikely to move near‑term fundamentals; monitor product launches and DTC execution for measurable impact. The Yeti Trailer

Institutional Trading of YETI

Large investors have recently made changes to their positions in the stock. Corient Private Wealth LLC boosted its holdings in YETI by 8.8% in the fourth quarter. Corient Private Wealth LLC now owns 51,247 shares of the company’s stock worth $2,264,000 after purchasing an additional 4,130 shares during the last quarter. EP Wealth Advisors LLC bought a new position in shares of YETI during the 4th quarter valued at $233,000. XTX Topco Ltd purchased a new position in shares of YETI in the 4th quarter worth $2,480,000. Voloridge Investment Management LLC grew its holdings in shares of YETI by 444.7% in the fourth quarter. Voloridge Investment Management LLC now owns 142,443 shares of the company’s stock worth $6,292,000 after acquiring an additional 116,290 shares during the period. Finally, SummitTX Capital L.P. purchased a new stake in YETI during the fourth quarter valued at $1,128,000.

YETI Company Profile

YETI Holdings, Inc is an American outdoor and lifestyle products company known for its premium, performance-driven coolers, drinkware and accessories. The company’s portfolio includes hard coolers under its flagship Tundra series, soft coolers in the Hopper line, and vacuum-insulated drinkware sold under the Rambler brand. YETI’s products are engineered for durability, temperature retention and rugged outdoor use, targeting consumers ranging from avid anglers and hunters to outdoor enthusiasts and everyday users seeking high-quality insulated containers.

Founded in 2006 by brothers Roy and Ryan Seiders in Austin, Texas, YETI began with a focus on building a better cooler that could withstand extreme conditions and maintain ice retention longer than traditional alternatives.