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YETI Holdings Q3 Adjusted EPS Rises to $0.91 on 17.4% Operating Margin

YETI Holdings posted a solid third quarter with adjusted diluted EPS of $0.91 and a 17.4% operating margin, despite facing $21,459 in product recall charges and rising inventory levels.

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Q3 results show net sales up 4.4% to $509,417 and adjusted diluted EPS of $0.91 versus $0.61 a year earlier, with adjusted operating margin expanding to 17.4% from 13.7%. Wholesale grew strongly to $237,260 from $199,047 and Drinkware rose to $284,028. Offsetting factors are a $21,459 product recall charge, a 9.9% direct-to-consumer sales decline (excluding recall) to $280,675, inventory up 21.9% to $394,211, and cash down to $73,820.

Catalysts
  • ▲ Adjusted net income per diluted share of $0.91 vs $0.61 in the prior-year quarter
  • ▲ Adjusted net sales of $517,935 vs $487,766 (+6.2%)
Risk Factors
  • ▼ $21,459 product recall charge in the nine months, including $8,518 in the quarter
  • ▼ Direct-to-consumer sales fell to $280,675 from $288,719 (adjusted)

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🎯 Key Takeaways

  • Adjusted diluted EPS rose to $0.91 for the quarter ended October 3, 2026, compared to $0.61 in the prior-year period.
  • Adjusted net sales grew 6.2% to $517,935, supported by strong wholesale performance of $237,260.
  • Adjusted operating margin expanded to 17.4% from 13.7% in the same quarter last year.
  • The company recorded $21,459 in product recall charges over the nine months ended October 3, 2026.
  • Inventory levels increased to $394,211 as of October 3, 2026, while cash reserves declined to $73,820.

📝 Executive Summary

YETI Holdings reported strong third-quarter results with adjusted net sales reaching $517,935, up from $487,766 in the prior-year period. The company achieved an adjusted diluted EPS of $0.91, significantly higher than the $0.61 reported in the same quarter last year, while expanding its adjusted operating margin to 17.4%.

❓ FAQ

How did YETI's latest quarter compare to last year?

Net sales rose to $509,417 from $487,766 and adjusted diluted EPS rose to $0.91 from $0.61, with adjusted operating margin at 17.4% versus 13.7%.

Were there any negatives in the results?

Yes, the company booked $21,459 in product recall charges over nine months, direct-to-consumer sales declined, and inventory grew to $394,211 while cash fell to $73,820.