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Special Report
YETI Rallies After Earnings Beat and Raised OutlookBy Jennifer Ryan Woods. First Published: 5/14/2026. 
Key Points
- YETI Holdings, Inc. shares jumped after the company reported first-quarter earnings and revenue that topped expectations and raised its full-year outlook.
- Broad-based growth across categories and channels, particularly global wholesale, helped drive strong quarterly results, while international markets continue to represent a major long-term opportunity for the company.
- Despite ongoing pressure from tariffs and energy costs, pricing actions and product mix have helped offset some of the impact, and YETI expects margins to improve in the second half of the year.
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Shares of YETI Holdings Inc. (NYSE: YETI) jumped Thursday after the company delivered a first-quarter earnings beat and raised its full-year outlook, giving investors renewed confidence after a rocky stretch for the stock. The outdoor and lifestyle products company has had a strong run over the last year, with shares climbing more than 25%. However, after hitting a 52-week high in January, the stock pulled back sharply. Over the last three months, shares are down 15%. Following the latest earnings report, though, sentiment appears to be shifting again. Strong Demand Drives Earnings Beat
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YETI saw broad-based growth across categories and channels during the first quarter. Adjusted earnings per share of 26 cents declined 16% from 31 cents per share in the year-ago quarter but topped analyst expectations by 9 cents. Revenue of roughly $380 million rose more than 8% year over year and beat expectations by around $6 million. During the company's earnings call, Chief Executive Officer Matt Reintjes highlighted improving demand trends and strong execution during the quarter. "Demand is more diversified, our platforms are scaling more efficiently. Our operating system continues to execute with discipline in a dynamic and often unpredictable environment," he said. Demand was particularly strong in U.S. consumer sell-through across both Coolers & Equipment and Drinkware. Coolers & Equipment posted double-digit sales growth, while Drinkware delivered mid-single-digit growth. Global wholesale sales were also strong, with the channel growing 19%. Corporate sales were softer due to order timing and a slower global corporate environment. YETI Raises Full-Year OutlookThe company boosted its outlook for the year, citing strong first-quarter results and improving visibility into the remainder of 2026. "We've entered the second quarter with global demand trends showing strength, continuing momentum from the last two quarters," Reintjes said. YETI said it now expects fiscal 2026 net sales growth of more than 7% to 8% year over year, up from its previous outlook of more than 6% to 8%. The company also increased its adjusted operating margin forecast to 14.6%, up from 14.4%, and raised its adjusted diluted earnings per share (EPS) guidance to $2.83 to $2.89. That represents projected year-over-year growth of 14% to 17%. Previously, the company had forecast adjusted EPS of $2.77 to $2.83, representing growth of more than 12% to 14%. Looking ahead, international markets remain a major long-term growth opportunity for the company, Reintjes said. He added that even though international sales are expected to account for more than 23% of full-year sales in 2026, "we are still early in unlocking it." While demand trends remain strong, the company said it continues to navigate headwinds from tariffs and energy costs, which are expected to pressure margins during the first half of the year. However, strategies including pricing actions and product mix are helping offset some of the impact, and YETI expects margins to improve in the second half. Can YETI Stock Regain Momentum?Shares of YETI had trended steadily higher through much of the last 12 months as the company delivered multiple quarters of earnings beats. Shares, which were trading below $30 in May 2025, climbed to a 52-week intraday high above $51 by mid-January. After reaching that peak, however, the stock began to pull back. The decline accelerated following the company's fourth-quarter earnings report on Feb. 19, which sent shares down roughly 5%. Although YETI delivered better-than-expected earnings and revenue, investors seemed spooked by the company's outlook and the potential impact of tariffs. Ahead of the Q1 earnings report, shares had fallen back into the $38 range. However, sentiment shifted following the latest earnings release, as shares surged about 6% afterwards. Analysts Remain Largely BullishAnalyst actions over the last few months have been mixed, though overall sentiment remains fairly positive. YETI currently carries a Moderate Buy consensus rating based on nine Buy ratings and seven Hold ratings. The 12-month consensus price target is $48.50, implying almost 20% upside from current levels, with analyst price targets ranging from $37 to $60. Some investors may also see an opportunity in the stock's valuation following the recent pullback. YETI is currently trading at a price-to-earnings (P/E) ratio of around 20X, while the leisure and recreational products industry trades at an average P/E of around 36X. YETI can be tough to compare directly with other public companies, as there are few public-market peers with a similar product mix. While concerns around tariffs and global energy prices remain, the company's latest earnings report suggested demand trends are still holding up, while long-term opportunities, particularly internationally, appear strong. If YETI can continue delivering steady growth while improving margins in the second half of the year, some investors may see the recent sell-off as overdone. |
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