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Harley-Davidson Inc · Q2 2023 earnings
Q2 2023 earnings · · Investor relations
Briefing
Harley-Davidson's Q2 2023 financial performance reflected progress in its Hardwire strategy amidst macroeconomic challenges, with retail growth and a strong increase in gross margin despite production suspensions impacting motorcycle shipments.
Harley-Davidson reported a 2% decrease in consolidated revenue for Q2 2023, driven by a decline in HDMC revenue, partially offset by growth in HDFS revenue. Diluted EPS was $1.22. The company showed retail growth and a strong increase in gross margin, despite production suspensions. Full year 2023 outlook was revised.
- HDMC Gross Margin increased by 400 basis points to 34.8%.
- HDMC Revenue decreased by 4% due to a 10% decrease in wholesale shipments caused by an unplanned production suspension.
- HDFS Revenue increased by 19% due to higher interest income and increased investment income.
- Diluted EPS was reported at $1.22.
Headline financials
Revenue & EPS history
Harley-Davidson · Revenue · Quarterly
$1.45B
Revenue by segment
Harley-Davidson · $1.2B total across 5 segments · Q2 2023
- Motorcycles$891M-5.2%74.4%
- Parts & Accessories$216M+0.7%18.0%
- Apparel$66M-14.6%5.5%
- Other HDMC$20M-12.2%1.7%
- Licensing$5M-57.6%0.4%
Forward guidance
For the full year 2023, the Company is revising its HDMC guidance and its LiveWire unit sales guidance and now expects: HDMC: revenue growth of flat to 3% and operating income margin of 13.9 to 14.3%. LiveWire: motorcycle unit sales of 600–1,000. For the full year 2023, the Company reaffirms the following guidance and continues to expect: HDFS: operating income decline of 20 to 25%. LiveWire: operating loss of $115 to $125 million. Harley-Davidson, Inc.: capital investments of $225 to $250 million
Historical earnings impact
How earnings announcements have historically affected this stock's price.
Avg. return before/after earnings
Based on 20 quarterly earnings reports · overlaid with Q2 2023
+1.2%
Avg return
Earnings day
+1.5%
Avg return
5 days after
+1.6%
Avg return
30 days after
57%
41 / 72 earnings
Positive
+28.6%
Q1 2020
Best reaction
-17.8%
Q4 2020
Worst reaction
| Quarter | Report date | Reaction (Day 0) | +5 days | +30 days |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Q1 2026 | +1.4% | +9.4% | +5.0% | |
| Q4 2025 | +4.0% | +1.4% | -10.8% | |
| Q3 2025 | -6.6% | -5.6% | -12.5% | |
| Q1 2025 | +2.8% | +4.0% | +8.0% | |
| Q4 2024 | -1.6% | -3.9% | -2.7% | |
| Q3 2024 | -6.7% | -4.4% | -1.7% | |
| Q2 2024 | +8.7% | +13.3% | +12.6% | |
| Q1 2024 | -11.9% | -12.8% | -10.7% | |
| Q4 2023 | +6.7% | +6.5% | +11.4% | |
| Q3 2023 | -9.2% | -6.8% | +5.8% | |
| Q2 2023 | +2.8% | +2.3% | -11.0% | |
| Q1 2023 | +0.5% | -1.3% | -10.7% | |
| Q4 2022 | +9.8% | +7.5% | +1.7% | |
| Q3 2022 | +12.2% | +15.8% | +28.5% | |
| Q2 2022 | +10.2% | +6.9% | +16.6% | |
| Q1 2022 | +1.6% | +0.4% | -0.4% | |
| Q4 2021 | +20.0% | +15.5% | +7.4% | |
| Q3 2021 | +4.3% | +12.2% | +5.4% | |
| Q2 2021 | -8.6% | -6.8% | -9.7% | |
| Q1 2021 | +14.4% | +18.9% | +21.2% | |
| Q4 2020 | -17.8% | -16.1% | -12.5% | |
| Q3 2020 | +16.8% | +13.4% | +41.3% | |
| Q2 2020 | -3.6% | -11.1% | -3.9% | |
| Q1 2020 | +28.6% | +7.7% | +23.8% | |
| Q4 2019 | -2.9% | -4.1% | -10.5% | |
| Q3 2019 | +6.7% | +6.2% | -3.5% | |
| Q2 2019 | +4.1% | +4.7% | -6.7% | |
| Q1 2019 | -4.9% | -6.6% | -13.7% | |
| Q4 2018 | -0.4% | +0.1% | +1.4% | |
| Q3 2018 | -2.6% | -7.1% | +3.5% | |
| Q2 2018 | +8.8% | +7.1% | +3.1% | |
| Q1 2018 | +3.2% | +2.0% | +2.0% | |
| Q4 2017 | -12.4% | -14.1% | -18.4% | |
| Q3 2017 | +3.1% | +6.3% | +3.3% | |
| Q2 2017 | -6.2% | -7.2% | -9.4% | |
| Q1 2017 | -5.0% | -6.0% | -11.2% | |
| Q4 2016 | -2.3% | -2.5% | +1.2% | |
| Q3 2016 | +10.2% | +13.4% | +16.9% | |
| Q2 2016 | +4.6% | +1.7% | +3.9% | |
| Q1 2016 | -0.0% | — | — | |
| Q4 2015 | +6.7% | — | — | |
| Q3 2015 | -16.1% | — | — | |
| Q2 2015 | +6.7% | — | — | |
| Q1 2015 | -9.0% | — | — | |
| Q4 2014 | -0.9% | — | — | |
| Q3 2014 | +6.1% | — | — | |
| Q2 2014 | -3.7% | — | — | |
| Q1 2014 | +6.2% | — | — | |
| Q4 2013 | -3.7% | — | — | |
| Q3 2013 | -2.4% | — | — | |
| Q2 2013 | -0.9% | — | — | |
| Q1 2013 | +1.6% | — | — | |
| Q4 2012 | -0.4% | — | — | |
| Q3 2012 | +6.5% | — | — | |
| Q2 2012 | -4.7% | — | — | |
| Q1 2012 | +5.0% | — | — | |
| Q4 2010 | +0.5% | — | — | |
| Q4 2011 | +0.5% | — | — | |
| Q3 2011 | +0.3% | — | — | |
| Q2 2011 | -7.0% | — | — | |
| Q1 2011 | -1.0% | — | — | |
| Q3 2010 | +6.4% | — | — | |
| Q2 2010 | +0.6% | — | — | |
| Q1 2009 | -4.3% | — | — | |
| Q1 2010 | +1.4% | — | — | |
| Q4 2007 | +1.6% | — | — | |
| Q4 2009 | +1.6% | — | — | |
| Q3 2009 | -5.3% | — | — | |
| Q3 2008 | -5.3% | — | — | |
| Q4 2008 | +4.7% | — | — | |
| Q2 2008 | +4.7% | — | — | |
| Q2 2009 | +4.7% | — | — |
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