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Yeti Raises Fiscal 2026 Earnings Outlook as First-Quarter Results Top Views

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Yeti Raises Fiscal 2026 Earnings Outlook as First-Quarter Results Top Views

Yeti (YETI) lifted its full-year earnings outlook on Thursday as the outdoor products company recorded better-than-expected fiscal first-quarter results.

Adjusted earnings are now set to come in between $2.83 and $2.89 per share for fiscal 2026, up from its previous projections of $2.77 to $2.83. The current consensus on FactSet is for non-GAAP EPS of $2.81. The stock rose more than 4% in the most recent premarket activity.

Sales are now pegged to grow by 7% to 8%, reflecting a higher low end versus the prior guidance for a gain of 6%. The Street is looking for nearly $2 billion.

"Our strong first-quarter performance reinforces confidence in our full-year outlook," Chief Executive Matt Reintjes said in a statement. "With a clear focus on our strategic priorities, we remain confident in our ability to drive long-term growth and profitability."

For the three months through April 4, the cooler and thermos maker's adjusted EPS declined to $0.26 from $0.31, including a $0.09 headwind related to incremental tariffs. The average analyst estimate was for $0.18. Sales improved 8% to $380.4 million, ahead of the Street's view for $374.7 million.

"We delivered robust top and bottom-line execution that was broad-based across categories and channels," according to Reintjes. "Cautious ordering from our corporate partners across all global regions was a meaningful growth drag in the quarter."

Sales of coolers and equipment advanced 11% to $156.1 million while drinkware rose 5% to $216.9 million, amid growth in the group's US and international operations. Direct-to-consumer channel sales were flat at $196.8 million, while wholesale revenue gained 19% to $183.6 million, "on the back of continued strength in consumer demand," Reintjes said.

Gross margin decreased 210 basis points to 55.3% due to higher tariff costs, as well as a lower mix of the company's direct-to-consumer channel and drinkware category. Selling, general, and administrative expenses widened to $197.8 million from $180.1 million in the prior-year quarter.

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