Winnebago Reports Quarterly Loss as RV Sales Decline 18%
The company cites weak consumer demand and cautious dealer orders but anticipates a spring rebound in sales.
- Winnebago Industries posted a $5.2 million loss for its first fiscal quarter of 2025, with revenue falling 18% to $625.6 million compared to last year.
- The company missed analyst expectations, reporting an adjusted loss of $0.03 per share versus a projected profit of $0.17 per share.
- Towable RV sales dropped 23%, and motorhome sales declined 19%, while the marine segment saw a 4% revenue increase driven by strong demand for pontoon and powerboats.
- CEO Michael Happe highlighted subdued consumer demand and dealer hesitancy ahead of the winter season but pointed to improving retail trends and consumer confidence in October.
- Winnebago maintained its full-year revenue guidance of $2.9 billion to $3.2 billion and narrowed its adjusted EPS outlook, expecting improvement in the second half of the fiscal year.