Deckers Outdoor Raises FY2026 EPS Guidance to $6.80–$6.85 After Q3 Beat
Deckers Outdoor’s stock surged 14.2% after-hours following record Q3 FY2026 earnings and raised full-year EPS guidance to $6.80–$6.85 from $6.30–$6.39. The company lifted net sales outlook to $5.40–$5.425 billion from prior $5.35 billion, with HOKA revenue up high-teens to $629 million, UGG sales rising 4.9% to $1.305 billion, and gross margin at 59.8%.
1. Record Third-Quarter Earnings Propel Stock Higher
Deckers Outdoor reported a 14.2% increase in its share price in after-hours trading following the release of its Q3 FY2026 results. The company achieved record quarterly revenue and earnings per share, driven by sustained demand across its key footwear brands. This performance significantly exceeded consensus expectations and marked one of the strongest quarterly showings in Deckers’ history.
2. Brand Revenue Breakdown Highlights Strength of UGG and HOKA
Deckers’ UGG brand generated $1.305 billion in third-quarter revenue, up 4.9% year-over-year, while HOKA posted a high-teens percentage increase to reach $629 million. The combined growth of these two flagship labels accounted for more than 80% of total company sales. Management credited HOKA’s expanding global distribution network and continued consumer enthusiasm for performance footwear for the outsized gains.
3. Full-Year Guidance Raised on Robust Consumer Demand
Following the quarter’s results, Deckers lifted its full-year adjusted EPS forecast to a range of $6.80–$6.85 from a prior range of $6.30–$6.39. Net sales guidance was also increased to $5.40–$5.425 billion versus the previous $5.35 billion estimate. These upward revisions reflect stronger-than-expected wholesale orders and direct-to-consumer growth, particularly during the holiday season rollout.
4. Analysts Remain Cautious Despite Strong Results
Despite the blowout quarter and upgraded outlook, several sell-side analysts warned of near-term headwinds. They pointed to a $110 million tariff impact forecast for FY2026, potential deceleration as the law of large numbers takes effect, and lingering macroeconomic uncertainty. Nevertheless, Deckers’ ability to maintain a 59.8% gross margin underscored its pricing power and operational efficiency, factors that could mitigate some external risks.