Polaris Inc
Investor Relations

Polaris Inc. makes powersports vehicles and related equipment for people who use them for work and recreation. Its main products include off-road vehicles, snowmobiles, motorcycles, and small boats. The company also sells parts, apparel, and accessories that go with those vehicles. Polaris sells mainly to consumers through dealers, plus rental fleets, government buyers, and commercial customers that need rugged vehicles for job sites, farms, hunting, or outdoor recreation. It makes money by selling vehicles upfront and then earning follow-on revenue from replacement parts, accessories, and service-related products. What makes Polaris different is that it sits at the center of the powersports value chain: it designs the vehicles, relies on a dealer network to reach buyers, and keeps customers tied to the brand through parts and accessories after the first sale. That mix gives it a business that depends on both new vehicle demand and the long tail of ownership spending.

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Last Earnings Call
Fiscal Period
Q1 2026
Call Date
Apr 28, 2026
AI Summary
Q1 2026

Strong quarter: Polaris said first-quarter sales rose 8%, or 14% organically excluding Indian Motorcycle, and adjusted EPS of $0.13 came in well above expectations.

Margins expanded: Gross margin improved 389 basis points and adjusted EBITDA margin increased 277 basis points, even with a 240 basis point tariff headwind.

Guidance held: Management reaffirmed the outlook it raised on March 3, saying it is staying cautious because of consumer uncertainty and an evolving tariff backdrop.

Tariff math: Management said the IEEPA removal and new 122 tariffs created about a $40 million benefit, which was effectively offset by Section 232 changes, leaving total tariff costs around $215 million for 2026.

Retail mix: Utility remained the clear bright spot, while recreational demand was softer; April retail turned positive again across all categories except youth.

Balance sheet focus: The company emphasized cash generation, debt reduction, dividends and working capital discipline as key capital priorities for 2026.

Key Financials
Sales
8%
Organic sales
14%
Adjusted EPS
$0.13
Gross margin
389 basis points
Adjusted EBITDA margin
277 basis points
Tariff headwind
240 basis points
North American retail
1%
North American ORV retail
3%
Utility ORV revenue mix
70%
Snowmobile retail
25%
Marine retail
low double digits
Q2 sales growth guidance
5% to 7%
Q2 adjusted EPS guidance
$0.70 to $0.80
Q2 tariff impact
$30 million to $35 million
IEEPA tariffs paid
$125 million
Debt reduction
more than $530 million
Structural savings
more than $240 million
Free cash flow
over $600 million
Supplier-related cost
$22 million
OpEx timing shift
about $30 million
Earnings Call Recording
Other Earnings Calls

Management

Mr. Michael T. Speetzen
CEO & Director
No Bio Available
Mr. Robert Paul Mack
CFO, Executive VP of Finance & Corporate Development
No Bio Available
Mr. Stephen L. Eastman
President of Parts, Garments and Accessories & Aftermarket
No Bio Available
Mr. Tony Kinsman
VP of Off Road Engineering & CTO
No Bio Available
Mr. Victor M. Koelsch
Senior VP and Chief Digital & Information Officer
No Bio Available
Mr. J.C. Weigelt
Vice President of Investor Relations
No Bio Available
Ms. Lucy Clark Dougherty
Senior VP, General Counsel & Company Secretary
No Bio Available
Mr. James P. Williams
Senior VP & Chief Human Resources Officer
No Bio Available
Ms. Pamela L. Kermisch
Chief Customer Growth Officer
No Bio Available
Mr. Michael D. Dougherty
President of On-Road & International
No Bio Available

Contacts

Address
MINNESOTA
Medina
2100 Highway 55
Contacts
+17635420500.0
www.polaris.com
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