Camping World Q3 results miss on vehicle sales decline, gross margin pressure
Overview
U.S. RV dealer's Q3 revenue fell 12%, missing analyst expectations
Adjusted EPS for Q3 was negative and missed analyst expectations
Company booked $286.7 mln goodwill impairment and accelerated cost-saving actions
Outlook
Camping World expects 2026 adj EBITDA below prior $230 mln to $270 mln range
Company not providing additional full-year 2026 guidance; 2027 framework to come with Q4 results
Fourth qtr 2026 SG&A expected to decline by more than $50 mln year over year
Result Drivers
VEHICLE SALES DECLINE - Co said lower new and used vehicle unit sales drove revenue and profit declines
GROSS MARGIN PRESSURE - Co cited increased average cost per new vehicle sold and lower selling prices for used vehicles as factors reducing gross margins
GOODWILL IMPAIRMENT - Co recorded $286.7 mln goodwill impairment due to ongoing industry demand pressure, promotional pricing, and macroeconomic factors
Company press release:
Key Details
Metric | Beat/Miss | Actual | Consensus Estimate |
Q3 Revenue | Miss | $1.58 bln | $1.65 bln (13 Analysts) |
Q3 Adjusted EPS | Miss | -$0.19 | $0.14 (10 Analysts) |
Q3 Loss Per Share | $3.09 | ||
Q3 Net Loss | $320.10 mln | ||
Q3 Gross Margin | 27.40% | ||
Q3 Gross Profit | $434.30 mln |
Analyst Coverage
The current average analyst rating on the shares is "buy" and the breakdown of recommendations is 11 "strong buy" or "buy", 2 "hold" and no "sell" or "strong sell"
The average consensus recommendation for the auto vehicles, parts & service retailers peer group is "buy"
Wall Street's median 12-month price target for Camping World Holdings Inc is $10.00, about 100% above its October 30 closing price of $5.00
The stock recently traded at 10 times the next 12-month earnings vs. a P/E of 10 three months ago
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