YETI (NYSE:YETI) Shares Gap Down – Time to Sell?

YETI Holdings, Inc. (NYSE:YETI)’s share price gapped down prior to trading on Thursday . The stock had previously closed at $49.43, but opened at $46.02. YETI shares last traded at $44.19, with a volume of 1,074,953 shares changing hands.

Key YETI News

Here are the key news stories impacting YETI this week:

• Positive Sentiment: Q4 results beat consensus on EPS and revenue; management issued FY2026 adjusted EPS guidance above Street expectations and expects 6–8% sales growth — supports upside to earnings estimates and validates international/product strategies. YETI Reports Fourth Quarter and Full Year 2025 Results
• Positive Sentiment: International sales accelerated (Q4 international +25%) and drinkware/coolers showed category improvement — diversification outside the U.S. is a clear growth lever. Quiver Quant: Q4 Net Sales +7%
• Positive Sentiment: Capital return remains robust — nearly $300M repurchased in 2025 and ~$100M planned for 2026, which reduces share count and supports EPS. Buyback Details
• Positive Sentiment: Experienced CFO hire — Scott Bomar (ex‑Home Depot) named CFO, providing operational and finance experience ahead of scaling international and product investments; transition support from outgoing CFO reduces near‑term execution risk. CFO Appointment
• Neutral Sentiment: New product introductions and category expansion (e.g., Skala hiking backpacks, updated core products) support long‑term brand extension but are early-stage drivers for revenue. Skala Backpacks
• Negative Sentiment: Tariff and margin pressure: management disclosed higher tariff costs (≈$0.15 Q4 impact, ≈$0.35 FY impact) that compressed adjusted margins; adjusted EPS and operating income declined y/y — a material headwind to profits. Tariff Impact in Release
• Negative Sentiment: Short‑term investor reaction turned negative in some venues: despite the Q4 beat, headlines noted the guidance/tariff concerns and shares dropped in response — signals that sentiment will track margin recovery and tariff outlook. Shares Fall on Guidance/Tariffs
• Neutral Sentiment: Media pieces (movie trailer, lifestyle writeups) raise brand awareness but are unlikely to move near‑term fundamentals; monitor product launches and DTC execution for measurable impact. The Yeti Trailer

Wall Street Analysts Forecast Growth

Several equities analysts have recently weighed in on YETI shares. The Goldman Sachs Group reiterated a “neutral” rating and issued a $45.00 target price on shares of YETI in a research note on Tuesday, January 27th. William Blair reaffirmed an “outperform” rating on shares of YETI in a report on Tuesday, November 11th. Piper Sandler boosted their target price on shares of YETI from $43.00 to $54.00 and gave the company an “overweight” rating in a report on Tuesday. Morgan Stanley set a $48.00 target price on YETI in a research report on Friday, January 16th. Finally, Canaccord Genuity Group raised their price target on YETI from $37.00 to $40.00 and gave the stock a “hold” rating in a report on Thursday, January 8th. Nine analysts have rated the stock with a Buy rating and seven have assigned a Hold rating to the company. According to data from MarketBeat.com, the stock presently has a consensus rating of “Moderate Buy” and an average price target of $49.38.

YETI Price Performance

The stock has a market capitalization of $3.71 billion, a PE ratio of 23.51, a price-to-earnings-growth ratio of 2.58 and a beta of 1.77. The business’s 50-day moving average price is $46.83 and its 200 day moving average price is $39.88. The company has a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.11, a quick ratio of 1.16 and a current ratio of 1.98.

YETI (NYSE:YETI) last issued its quarterly earnings data on Thursday, February 19th. The company reported $0.92 earnings per share (EPS) for the quarter, topping analysts’ consensus estimates of $0.88 by $0.04. YETI had a return on equity of 22.53% and a net margin of 8.85%.The company had revenue of $583.71 million for the quarter, compared to the consensus estimate of $582.43 million. During the same quarter last year, the business posted $1.00 earnings per share. The firm’s revenue was up 6.8% compared to the same quarter last year. YETI has set its FY 2026 guidance at 2.770-2.830 EPS. Research analysts forecast that YETI Holdings, Inc. will post 2.57 earnings per share for the current year.

Insider Activity at YETI

In related news, SVP Bryan C. Barksdale sold 9,756 shares of the company’s stock in a transaction that occurred on Thursday, December 11th. The shares were sold at an average price of $45.32, for a total value of $442,141.92. Following the transaction, the senior vice president directly owned 56,397 shares in the company, valued at approximately $2,555,912.04. This represents a 14.75% decrease in their ownership of the stock. The transaction was disclosed in a document filed with the Securities & Exchange Commission, which is accessible through the SEC website. Insiders own 0.94% of the company’s stock.

Institutional Investors Weigh In On YETI

Hedge funds have recently bought and sold shares of the stock. Richardson Financial Services Inc. bought a new position in shares of YETI in the 4th quarter worth $25,000. Blue Trust Inc. grew its position in YETI by 2,079.3% in the fourth quarter. Blue Trust Inc. now owns 632 shares of the company’s stock worth $28,000 after acquiring an additional 603 shares in the last quarter. True Wealth Design LLC increased its stake in YETI by 141.1% in the third quarter. True Wealth Design LLC now owns 885 shares of the company’s stock valued at $29,000 after acquiring an additional 518 shares during the last quarter. SBI Securities Co. Ltd. raised its position in YETI by 91.2% during the fourth quarter. SBI Securities Co. Ltd. now owns 648 shares of the company’s stock valued at $29,000 after purchasing an additional 309 shares in the last quarter. Finally, Quarry LP purchased a new stake in YETI during the third quarter valued at about $30,000.

About YETI

YETI Holdings, Inc is an American outdoor and lifestyle products company known for its premium, performance-driven coolers, drinkware and accessories. The company’s portfolio includes hard coolers under its flagship Tundra series, soft coolers in the Hopper line, and vacuum-insulated drinkware sold under the Rambler brand. YETI’s products are engineered for durability, temperature retention and rugged outdoor use, targeting consumers ranging from avid anglers and hunters to outdoor enthusiasts and everyday users seeking high-quality insulated containers.

Founded in 2006 by brothers Roy and Ryan Seiders in Austin, Texas, YETI began with a focus on building a better cooler that could withstand extreme conditions and maintain ice retention longer than traditional alternatives.