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YETI Reports 7% Increase in Q4 Net Sales

Yeti Holdings, Inc. has released its financial results for the fourth quarter and fiscal year ended January 3, 2026. In the fourth quarter of 2025, the company reported a 7% increase in net sales to $583.7 million, with adjusted net sales increasing by 5%. International net sales saw significant growth, increasing by 25%, while drinkware net sales grew by 6%.

Earnings per share (EPS) for the fourth quarter increased by 17% to $0.74 from $0.63. However, adjusted EPS decreased by 8% to $0.92 from $1.00, inclusive of a $0.15 unfavorable net impact from higher tariff costs in the fourth quarter of 2025.

For the full year 2025, net sales and adjusted net sales increased by 2%, driven by a 16% growth in international net sales. Coolers & equipment net sales also grew by 7%. However, EPS decreased by 1% to $2.03 from $2.05, and adjusted EPS decreased by 9% to $2.48 from $2.73, inclusive of a $0.35 unfavorable net impact from higher tariff costs in 2025.

Yeti Holdings, Inc. also reported that it returned nearly $300 million to shareholders in 2025 through share repurchases.

The company's operating cash flow for the full year 2025 was $254.7 million, with free cash flow amounting to $212.1 million. Yeti Holdings, Inc. repurchased 8.2 million shares for $297.6 million during the same period.

Matt Reintjes, President and Chief Executive Officer of Yeti, expressed confidence in the company's strong top and bottom-line results, expecting to generate over $200 million in free cash flow. Reintjes highlighted the company's innovation, brand strengthening globally, and expansion internationally as key factors driving tangible results and providing a significant runway for growth in the future.

In the fourth quarter of 2025, Yeti reported a 7% increase in direct-to-consumer channel sales and a 6% increase in wholesale channel sales. Drinkware sales increased by 6% and coolers & equipment sales increased by 7%. US sales increased by 2%, while international sales and adjusted sales both increased by 25%.

For the full year 2025, direct-to-consumer channel sales increased by 4%, while wholesale channel sales decreased slightly. Drinkware sales decreased by 1%, and coolers & equipment sales increased by 7%. US sales decreased by 1%, and international sales and adjusted sales both increased by 16%.

Gross profit for the full year 2025 increased by 1% to $1,072.7 million, with the gross margin standing at 57.4% of sales. Yeti reported a 5% increase in selling, general, and administrative expenses, which amounted to $859.1 million. Operating income decreased by 13% to $213.6 million, with a net income decrease of 6% to $165.4 million.

Adjusted net income for the full year 2025 decreased by 14% to $202.4 million, with adjusted net income per diluted share decreasing by 9% to $2.48 compared to $2.73 in the prior year period. Adjusted net income per diluted share in the current year period included an unfavorable net impact from higher tariff costs of approximately $0.35.

As a result of these announcements, the company's shares have moved 2.9% on the market, and are now trading at a price of $50.77. For the full picture, make sure to review YETI's 8-K report.

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