Yeti Issues Below-Consensus $2.80 EPS Guidance, Shares Drop 12.3%
Yeti’s shares tumbled 12.3% after the company issued 2026 EPS guidance with a midpoint of $2.80 per share, below analyst forecasts, overshadowing Q4 adjusted EPS of $0.92 on $583.7 million revenue. Q4 operating margin fell to 12.9% from 14.9% year-over-year, signaling margin pressure.
1. Fourth-Quarter Financial Results
Yeti reported Q4 adjusted EPS of $0.92 on revenue of $583.7 million, topping analyst estimates for profit and matching sales forecasts. Operating margin declined to 12.9% from 14.9% in the prior-year quarter, reflecting rising costs and pressure on profitability.
2. Full-Year 2026 Guidance Falls Short
The company set 2026 adjusted EPS guidance at $2.77 to $2.83, with a midpoint of $2.80, below consensus estimates. This shortfall in earnings outlook overshadowed the quarter’s beat and prompted concerns about near-term growth.
3. Market Reaction and Volatility
Shares fell 12.3% in the session, marking one of the largest intraday moves in 2026 as investors reacted to weaker guidance. Yeti has experienced 18 moves greater than 5% over the past year, highlighting its stock’s high volatility.