YETI (NYSE:YETI) Releases FY 2026 Earnings Guidance

YETI (NYSE:YETI) updated its FY 2026 earnings guidance on Thursday. The company provided earnings per share (EPS) guidance of 2.770-2.830 for the period, compared to the consensus estimate of 2.670. The company issued revenue guidance of $2.0 billion-$2.0 billion, compared to the consensus revenue estimate of $2.0 billion.

YETI Trading Down 11.8%

Shares of YETI stock traded down $5.82 during trading hours on Thursday, reaching $43.61. 2,536,403 shares of the stock traded hands, compared to its average volume of 1,459,294. The company has a quick ratio of 1.16, a current ratio of 2.16 and a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.10. The firm has a market capitalization of $3.39 billion, a PE ratio of 22.67, a PEG ratio of 2.64 and a beta of 1.77. YETI has a 1-year low of $26.61 and a 1-year high of $51.29. The business has a fifty day moving average price of $46.73 and a 200 day moving average price of $39.76.

Analysts Set New Price Targets

YETI has been the subject of a number of research analyst reports. Canaccord Genuity Group increased their target price on YETI from $37.00 to $40.00 and gave the company a “hold” rating in a report on Thursday, January 8th. KeyCorp raised YETI from a “sector weight” rating to an “overweight” rating and set a $57.00 price objective for the company in a research note on Friday, January 16th. Stifel Nicolaus lifted their target price on YETI from $34.00 to $43.00 and gave the company a “hold” rating in a research note on Friday, December 12th. Morgan Stanley set a $48.00 price target on shares of YETI in a research report on Friday, January 16th. Finally, The Goldman Sachs Group reaffirmed a “neutral” rating and set a $45.00 price objective on shares of YETI in a research report on Tuesday, January 27th. Eight research analysts have rated the stock with a Buy rating and eight have issued a Hold rating to the company. According to MarketBeat.com, YETI currently has a consensus rating of “Moderate Buy” and an average price target of $46.85.

Insider Buying and Selling

In other news, SVP Bryan C. Barksdale sold 9,756 shares of the business’s stock in a transaction 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 completion of the sale, the senior vice president directly owned 56,397 shares in the company, valued at approximately $2,555,912.04. The trade was a 14.75% decrease in their ownership of the stock. The sale was disclosed in a filing with the Securities & Exchange Commission, which can be accessed through this hyperlink. 0.94% of the stock is currently owned by company insiders.

More YETI News

Here are the key news stories impacting YETI this week:

• Positive Sentiment: Q4 net sales rose ~7% with international sales up 25%, showing healthy global demand that helped overall revenue growth. GlobeNewswire Q4 Release
• Positive Sentiment: Company returned nearly $300M to shareholders in 2025 via repurchases (8.2M shares), and expects ~$100M repurchases in FY‑2026 — supporting EPS per share over time. GlobeNewswire Q4 Release
• Positive Sentiment: FY‑2026 adjusted EPS guidance of $2.77–$2.83 was provided and management expects 6–8% sales growth — the EPS range is above some consensus figures. GlobeNewswire Outlook
• Neutral Sentiment: Leadership change: Scott Bomar (ex-Home Depot) named CFO effective Feb 23; transition includes outgoing CFO in advisory role — should aid continuity but adds near-term leadership change risk. CFO Transition Release
• Neutral Sentiment: Product activity: new Skala backpacks and Ridgeline color drops support innovation and category expansion (incremental, longer-term upside). Product Launch
• Negative Sentiment: Tariff headwinds materially compressed margins: adjusted gross margin and operating income declined (management cited ~200–310 bps of tariff impact), pressuring profitability. Margin Detail
• Negative Sentiment: Mixed EPS framing: GAAP diluted EPS and adjusted EPS differed (GAAP EPS weaker; adjusted EPS roughly flat/down year‑over‑year), producing contrasting headlines (some outlets flagged an EPS beat on adjusted basis, others cited misses on GAAP or different metrics). This ambiguity can unsettle investors. Zacks Q4 Summary MarketBeat Q4 Notes
• Negative Sentiment: Market reaction: several outlets reported stock weakness after the release — investors appear focused on margin pressure and guidance nuance despite revenue growth. Investing.com Market Reaction

Institutional Trading of YETI

A number of institutional investors and hedge funds have recently modified their holdings of YETI. Quarry LP acquired a new position in YETI during the 3rd quarter worth about $30,000. Safe Harbor Fiduciary LLC bought a new position in shares of YETI in the fourth quarter worth about $41,000. Meeder Asset Management Inc. acquired a new position in shares of YETI during the fourth quarter worth approximately $44,000. Aster Capital Management DIFC Ltd bought a new stake in shares of YETI during the fourth quarter valued at approximately $63,000. Finally, MIRAE ASSET GLOBAL ETFS HOLDINGS Ltd. bought a new stake in shares of YETI during the third quarter valued at approximately $53,000.

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.