NYSE$WGO

Winnebago Industries Inc. · Q4 2023 earnings

Q4 2023 earnings · · Investor relations

Briefing

Winnebago reported a decrease in revenue due to lower unit sales and increased discounts, but maintained resilient adjusted EBITDA margins across all segments.

Winnebago Industries reported a decrease in revenue for Q4 2023, driven by lower unit sales and higher discounts. However, the company highlighted strong cash flow from operations and demonstrated balance sheet strength by returning capital to shareholders.

  • Revenue decreased by 34.6% compared to the prior year, totaling $771.0 million.
  • Net income decreased by 47.0% to $43.8 million.
  • Adjusted earnings per diluted share decreased by 47.4% to $1.59.
  • The company completed the acquisition of Lithionics Battery, enhancing its onboard battery solutions.

Headline financials

Total Revenue

$771M

Previous: $1.18B-34.6%
EPS (adj)

$1.59

Previous: $3.02-47.4%
Capital Expenditures

$15.2M

Previous: $24.7M-38.6%
Free Cash Flow

$123M

Previous: $131M-5.9%
Net Income

$43.8M

Previous: $82.6M-47.0%
Operating Income

$57.5M

Previous: $124M-53.5%
Gross Profit

$128M

Previous: $210M-39.4%
Cash & Equivalents

$310M

Previous: $282M+9.8%
Total Assets

$2.43B

Previous: $2.42B+0.7%
Stock-Based Comp

$2.7M

Previous: $4.57M-40.9%

Revenue & EPS history

Winnebago · Revenue · Quarterly

$771M

Q4 2023-34.6%vs Q4 2022
Beat estimate in 12 of 16 quarters(75%)
ActualEstimate

Revenue by segment

Winnebago · $688M total across 3 segments · Q3 2026

  • Motorhome RV
    $321M
  • Towable RV
    $275M
  • Marine
    $92.4M

Forward guidance

Winnebago expects continued pressure from retail market dynamics and dealer selectiveness in the first half of fiscal year 2024. However, they anticipate dealers will rebuild inventories in the back half of the year as inventory levels normalize and consumer demand stabilizes.

Tailwinds

  • Focus remains steadfast on preserving profitability and reinforcing RV and Marine market share positions.
  • Committed to further investing in the long-term vitality of our outdoor recreation enterprise.
  • Driving quality and innovation across our broad brand portfolio.
  • Continued collaboration with dealer partners, in support of maintaining the optimal product mix will remain a top priority.
  • Excited about latest product releases, especially those introductions in our Towable RV segment - the Winnebago brand Access and M-class, along with the Grand Design Reflection 100 and Influence models.

Headwinds

  • Expect the continued pressure of current retail market dynamics.
  • Dealer selectiveness to take on additional inventory amidst retail challenges.
  • Anticipate softness through the first half of the Fiscal year.
  • Consumer demand remains uncertain.
  • Retail environment remains stubborn

Historical earnings impact

How earnings announcements have historically affected this stock's price.

Avg. return before/after earnings

Based on 18 quarterly earnings reports · overlaid with Q4 2023

Historical avgQ4 2023

+1.0%

Avg return

Earnings day

+1.0%

Avg return

5 days after

+5.2%

Avg return

30 days after

49%

32 / 65 earnings

Positive

+28.9%

Q2 2020

Best reaction

-16.3%

Q1 2014

Worst reaction

Earnings price reactions
QuarterReport dateReaction (Day 0)+5 days+30 days
Q3 2026
Q2 2026-7.2%-5.0%
Q1 2026+8.2%+5.6%+18.5%
Q4 2025+28.7%+30.3%+10.0%
Q3 2025-5.5%-8.6%+6.0%
Q2 2025+8.1%-0.7%-5.8%
Q1 2025-7.6%-7.8%-8.0%
Q4 2024-10.0%-4.2%+1.6%
Q3 2024-4.8%-8.5%+0.2%
Q2 2024+7.0%+8.1%-4.5%
Q1 2024-3.8%-3.9%-10.1%
Q4 2023-2.3%-1.6%+12.5%
Q3 2023-5.6%-3.6%+3.7%
Q2 2023-3.9%-3.9%+1.4%
Q1 2023-4.7%-3.8%+9.9%
Q4 2022-11.0%-4.7%-5.0%
Q3 2022+10.2%+14.2%+28.7%
Q2 2022-10.0%-15.4%-11.3%
Q1 2022-3.4%+2.2%+11.4%
Q4 2021-4.9%-8.6%-0.1%
Q3 2021+0.8%+2.6%+3.3%
Q2 2021-4.2%-5.3%+0.4%
Q1 2021+8.2%+9.2%+10.2%
Q4 2020-10.4%-15.2%-12.0%
Q3 2020-3.5%-6.0%-12.6%
Q2 2020+28.9%+23.6%+64.4%
Q1 2020+10.7%+9.6%+15.5%
Q4 2019+17.0%+20.3%+13.1%
Q3 2019+3.5%-0.6%+2.0%
Q2 2019-0.8%+7.0%+25.0%
Q1 2019+15.4%+12.4%+53.4%
Q4 2018-8.3%-11.8%-19.4%
Q3 2018+15.0%+6.6%+3.3%
Q2 2018-12.7%-18.0%-19.7%
Q1 2018-1.9%-1.7%-7.7%
Q4 2017+7.5%+6.5%+11.5%
Q3 2017+15.7%+20.0%+18.8%
Q2 2017+7.0%+8.1%-5.6%
Q1 2017-12.2%-11.2%-15.2%
Q4 2016+1.6%+1.4%+10.0%
Q3 2016+7.1%+1.2%+5.8%
Q2 2016+4.7%
Q1 2016-11.1%
Q4 2015-0.4%
Q3 2015+18.2%
Q2 2015-11.6%
Q1 2015-11.0%
Q4 2014-3.0%
Q3 2014+2.1%
Q2 2014+1.6%
Q1 2014-16.3%
Q4 2013+7.9%
Q3 2013+0.1%
Q2 2013-5.8%
Q1 2013+16.7%
Q4 2010-1.8%
Q4 2012-8.0%
Q3 2011+6.1%
Q3 2012+6.1%
Q2 2011+3.5%
Q2 2012+3.5%
Q1 2012+1.7%
Q4 2011+1.7%
Q1 2011+1.7%
Q3 2010-1.4%
Q2 2010-0.9%

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