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Research Alert: Tho: Margin Disappointment Underpins Earnings Miss; Fy 26 Eps Guidance Cut
CFRA, an independent research provider, has providedwith the following research alert. Analysts at CFRA have summarized their opinion as follows:Thor Industries (THO) posted Apr.-Q EPS of $1.86 vs. $2.53 prior year (-27%), well short of the $1.94 consensus. THO's net sales fell 3.9% to $2.78B ($130M ahead of consensus) but gross margin declined 250 bps to 12.8% (230 bps below consensus). Management commented that results reflected suppressed consumer sentiment and cautious dealer ordering patterns, while margin contraction reflected increased material costs and unfavorable product mix. THO maintained prior FY 26 (Jul.) net sales guidance of $9.0B-$9.5B (current consensus: $9.53B), but lowered EPS guidance to $3.30-$3.80 from $3.75-$4.25 previously (consensus: $4.07). Shares are down 8% in pre-market trading. THO said the guidance cut reflects the prolonged nature of current macroeconomic challenges. While we have been concerned about RV demand ever since the oil price spike began a few months ago, THO's top line results were actually a lot better than expected. Instead, margins are where it disappointed, causing the earnings miss and EPS guidance cut.
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