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MasterCraft Boat Holdings, Inc. MCFT

Ship & Boat Building & Repairing · SIC 3730 · Vertical: Ship & Boat Building & Repairing (SIC 3730)

22.25USD+3.63% · 1 dayClose 04 Nov 2026

MasterCraft Boat Holdings designs and builds recreational powerboats under five brands, grouped into three segments after the May 2026 Marine Products acquisition. Net sales grew 22.8 percent in fiscal 2026 to 348.9 million USD, and the company is moving to a December year-end.

At the close of 04 Nov 2026, MasterCraft Boat Holdings, Inc. (MCFT) stock was 22.25 USD (+3.63% on the day), with market capitalisation 541.6 m USD, beta 1.16, 52-week range 17.21–27.38 USD. Latest reported quarter (Q4 2026): revenue of 129.9 m USD (+63.4% YoY), net income of -7.1 m USD (−224.3% YoY), diluted EPS -0.36 USD.

Data as of · AI analysis dated · Source: SEC filings and closing prices, computed by olivLaw.

Market cap
541.6 m USD
shares as of 04 Sept 2026
P/E (TTM)
unavailable
Diluted EPS TTM -0.10 · TTM to 30 Jun 2026
E/P (TTM)
-0.45%
TTM to 30 Jun 2026
Dividend yield
unavailable
Beta (2y)
1.16
Volatility (1y) 40%
52-week range
17.2127.38

Price history

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Technical reading

RSI (14)
63.1
strong (55–70)
Bollinger (20, 2)
18.17 – 22.10
above the upper band · %B 1.04 · band width 19.5%
SMA 50 / 200
20.73 / 22.53
mixed trend
MACD (12, 26, 9)
0.34 / -0.03
MACD above signal

Indicators describe past prices; on their own they do not predict direction. On our history the RSI ≤ 40 filter added no return (see the signals methodology).

Performance

CompanyS&P 500vs S&P 500Vertical median
1 month+12.9%−1.1%+14.0 pp—
3 months−11.6%−0.5%−11.2 pp—
6 months−7.8%+4.4%−12.2 pp—
Year to date+17.7%+12.3%+5.3 pp—
1 year+11.0%+13.5%−2.5 pp−35.1%
3 years+0.1%+76.4%−76.3 pp−44.1%
5 years−21.6%+63.7%−85.3 pp—
Max drawdown (1y)
−30.2%
08 May 2026 → 14 Oct 2026
Max drawdown (5y)
−57.6%
03 Mar 2023 → 08 Apr 2025
Compound annual growth (5y)
−4.8%
S&P 500 +10.4%

Price returns, dividends excluded.

Quarterly results

Latest quarter: Q4 2026 · 30 Jun 2026

Revenue
129.9 m USD
+63.4% YoY
Net income
-7.1 m USD
−224.3% YoY
Diluted EPS
-0.36
−202.2% YoY
net / operating
-5.5% / -4.9%

Quarterly margins

Quarterly statements · USD

Fiscal yearQ1 '25Q2 '25Q3 '25Q4 '25Q1 '26Q2 '26Q3 '26Q4 '26
Revenue65.4 m63.4 m76.0 m79.5 m69.0 m71.8 m78.2 m129.9 m
Cost of revenue53.6 m52.5 m60.2 m61.1 m53.6 m56.2 m58.7 m100.6 m
Gross profit11.8 m10.9 m15.8 m18.4 m15.4 m15.5 m19.5 m29.3 m
Operating income1.0 m186.0 k4.1 m5.9 m3.8 m2.7 m-1.3 m-6.3 m
Depreciation & amortisation2.1 m2.4 m2.6 m2.6 m2.0 m2.4 m2.5 m6.7 m
Interest expense987.0 k182.0 k001.0 k87.0 k58.0 k69.0 k
Pre-tax income1.2 m701.0 k4.9 m6.8 m4.5 m3.4 m-667.0 k-5.9 m
Income tax193.0 k275.0 k1.1 m1.3 m891.0 k871.0 k49.0 k1.1 m
Net income-5.1 m2.7 m3.7 m5.7 m3.6 m2.5 m-742.0 k-7.1 m
Diluted EPS-0.310.170.230.350.220.16-0.05-0.36 ≈
Operating cash flow2.4 m6.4 m ≈6.3 m ≈20.4 m-6.8 m15.6 m ≈4.8 m ≈17.0 m
Capex2.2 m2.4 m ≈2.0 m ≈2.6 m3.1 m1.6 m ≈1.0 m ≈2.4 m
Share repurchases3.7 m749.0 k ≈749.0 k ≈4.5 m2.3 m-15.0 k ≈0 ≈12.0 k

≈ derived quarter (cumulative difference / share-days average)

E/P over time

E/P = trailing-12-month diluted EPS / price at quarter end. E/P is the inverse of P/E and stays defined when earnings are negative.

Fiscal years

Fiscal year20192020202120222023202420252026
Revenue466.4 m363.1 m466.0 m641.6 m609.9 m322.4 m284.2 m348.9 m
Revenue YoY+40.2%−22.2%+28.3%+37.7%−4.9%−47.1%−11.8%+22.8%
Net income21.4 m-24.0 m56.2 m58.2 m68.9 m7.8 m7.0 m-1.7 m
Net income YoY−46.1%−212.6%unavailable+3.6%+18.4%−88.7%−9.7%−123.6%
Diluted EPS1.14-1.282.963.123.880.460.43-0.10
Diluted EPS YoY−46.2%−212.3%unavailable+5.4%+24.4%−88.1%−6.5%−123.3%
net %4.6%-6.6%12.1%9.1%11.3%2.4%2.5%-0.5%
Free cash flow41.8 m16.0 m43.3 m61.0 m109.6 m2.0 m26.4 m22.4 m

Reported results vs expectations

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Balance sheet & financial health

Fiscal year 2026 · 30 Jun 2026

Cash
43.9 m USD
Financial debt
unavailable USD
Net debt
unavailable USD
Equity
381.3 m USD
Total assets
500.4 m USD
Debt / equity
unavailable
Current ratio
1.56x
ROE
-0.6%
ROA
-0.4%
FCF margin
6.4%

Financial statements (source on every figure)

Revenue and net income (USD)

Margins

Income statement · USD

Revenue
2024
322.4 m
2025
284.2 m
2026
348.9 m

SEC (XBRL)· 10 Sept 2026verified

Cost of revenue
2024
250.7 m
2025
227.3 m
2026
269.1 m

SEC (XBRL)· 10 Sept 2026verified

Gross profit
2024
71.6 m
2025
56.9 m
2026
79.8 m

SEC (XBRL)· 10 Sept 2026verified

Research & development
2024
6.8 m
2025
6.5 m
2026
7.1 m

SEC (XBRL)· 10 Sept 2026verified

Operating income
2024
27.5 m
2025
11.2 m
2026
-1.1 m

SEC (XBRL)· 10 Sept 2026verified

Depreciation & amortisation
2024
8.4 m
2025
9.6 m
2026
13.7 m

SEC (XBRL)· 10 Sept 2026verified

EBITDA
2024
35.9 m ≈
2025
20.8 m ≈
2026
12.5 m ≈

SEC (XBRL)· 10 Sept 2026derived

Interest expense
2024
3.3 m
2025
1.2 m
2026
215.0 k

SEC (XBRL)· 10 Sept 2026verified

Pre-tax income
2024
30.0 m
2025
13.5 m
2026
1.3 m

SEC (XBRL)· 10 Sept 2026verified

Income tax
2024
6.7 m
2025
2.8 m
2026
2.9 m

SEC (XBRL)· 10 Sept 2026verified

Net income
2024
7.8 m
2025
7.0 m
2026
-1.7 m

SEC (XBRL)· 10 Sept 2026verified

Diluted EPS
2024
0.46
2025
0.43
2026
-0.10

SEC (XBRL)· 10 Sept 2026verified

Weighted average diluted shares
2024
17.0 m
2025
16.5 m
2026
17.2 m

SEC (XBRL)· 10 Sept 2026verified

Balance sheet · USD

Cash
2024
7.4 m
2025
28.9 m
2026
43.9 m

SEC (XBRL)· 10 Sept 2026verified

Receivables
2024
11.5 m
2025
4.1 m
2026
11.4 m

SEC (XBRL)· 10 Sept 2026verified

Inventories
2024
37.0 m
2025
30.5 m
2026
82.3 m

SEC (XBRL)· 10 Sept 2026verified

Current assets
2024
155.1 m
2025
121.2 m
2026
152.7 m

SEC (XBRL)· 10 Sept 2026verified

Property, plant & equipment, net
2024
52.3 m
2025
53.6 m
2026
120.6 m

SEC (XBRL)· 10 Sept 2026verified

Goodwill
2024
28.5 m
2025
28.5 m
2026
134.1 m

SEC (XBRL)· 10 Sept 2026verified

Intangibles (excl. goodwill)
2024
33.7 m
2025
31.9 m
2026
82.2 m

SEC (XBRL)· 10 Sept 2026verified

Total assets
2024
259.9 m
2025
259.9 m
2026
500.4 m

SEC (XBRL)· 10 Sept 2026verified

Accounts payable
2024
10.4 m
2025
8.3 m
2026
24.2 m

SEC (XBRL)· 10 Sept 2026verified

Short-term debt
2024
4.4 m
2025
0
2026
—

SEC (XBRL)· 27 Aug 2025verified

Long-term debt
2024
44.9 m
2025
0
2026
—

SEC (XBRL)· 27 Aug 2025verified

Current liabilities
2024
77.9 m
2025
65.2 m
2026
97.7 m

SEC (XBRL)· 10 Sept 2026verified

Total liabilities
2024
134.1 m
2025
76.4 m
2026
119.1 m

SEC (XBRL)· 10 Sept 2026verified

Equity
2024
183.9 m
2025
183.6 m
2026
381.3 m

SEC (XBRL)· 10 Sept 2026verified

Cash flow · USD

Operating cash flow
2024
12.5 m
2025
35.6 m
2026
30.5 m

SEC (XBRL)· 10 Sept 2026verified

Capex
2024
10.5 m
2025
9.2 m
2026
8.1 m

SEC (XBRL)· 10 Sept 2026verified

Free cash flow
2024
2.0 m ≈
2025
26.4 m ≈
2026
22.4 m ≈

SEC (XBRL)· 10 Sept 2026derived

Investing cash flow
2024
-1.8 m
2025
46.0 m
2026
-11.4 m

SEC (XBRL)· 10 Sept 2026verified

Financing cash flow
2024
-23.1 m
2025
-60.1 m
2026
-4.2 m

SEC (XBRL)· 10 Sept 2026verified

Share repurchases
2024
16.3 m
2025
9.8 m
2026
2.3 m

SEC (XBRL)· 10 Sept 2026verified

Computed indicators

Growth

Revenue growth (YoY)
22.8%
computed by olivLawFY 2026
Revenue CAGR 3Y
-17.0%
computed by olivLawFY 2023 → FY 2026
Revenue CAGR 5Y
-5.6%
computed by olivLawFY 2021 → FY 2026
EBIT growth (YoY)
-109.9%
computed by olivLawFY 2026
Net income growth (YoY)
-123.6%
computed by olivLawFY 2026
Net income CAGR 3Y
unavailable
the base of the ratio is not positive
Net income CAGR 5Y
unavailable
the base of the ratio is not positive
EPS growth (YoY)
-123.3%
computed by olivLawFY 2026
EPS CAGR 3Y
unavailable
the base of the ratio is not positive
EPS CAGR 5Y
unavailable
the base of the ratio is not positive
FCF growth (YoY)
-15.2%
computed by olivLawFY 2026

Profitability

Gross margin
22.9%
computed by olivLawFY 2026
EBITDA margin
3.6%
computed by olivLawFY 2026
EBIT margin
-0.3%
computed by olivLawFY 2026
Net margin
-0.5%
computed by olivLawFY 2026
FCF margin
6.4%
computed by olivLawFY 2026

Returns

ROE
-0.6%
computed by olivLawFY 2026 · balance sheet at 30 Jun 2026
ROA
-0.4%
computed by olivLawFY 2026 · balance sheet at 30 Jun 2026
ROIC
unavailable
input data missing
ROCE
-0.3%
computed by olivLawFY 2026 · balance sheet at 30 Jun 2026
Payout ratio (EPS)
unavailable
input data missing
Payout ratio (FCF)
unavailable
input data missing

Balance sheet

Net debt
unavailable
input data missing
Net debt / EBITDA
unavailable
input data missing
Debt / equity
unavailable
input data missing
Interest coverage
-5.2x
computed by olivLawFY 2026

Liquidity

Current ratio
1.6x
computed by olivLawbalance sheet at 30 Jun 2026
Quick ratio
0.7x
computed by olivLawbalance sheet at 30 Jun 2026
Cash ratio
0.4x
computed by olivLawbalance sheet at 30 Jun 2026

Cash

Operating cash flow
30.5 m USD
computed by olivLawFY 2026
Capital expenditure
8.1 m USD
computed by olivLawFY 2026
Free cash flow
22.4 m USD
computed by olivLawFY 2026
FCF conversion
unavailable
insufficient data
Cash conversion
243.3%
computed by olivLawFY 2026

Efficiency

Days sales outstanding
8 days
computed by olivLawFY 2026 · balance sheet at 30 Jun 2026
Days inventory outstanding
76 days
computed by olivLawFY 2026 · balance sheet at 30 Jun 2026
Days payables outstanding
22 days
computed by olivLawFY 2026 · balance sheet at 30 Jun 2026
Cash conversion cycle
63 days
computed by olivLawFY 2026 · balance sheet at 30 Jun 2026

Market and valuation

Market capitalisation
541.6 m USD
computed by olivLawbalance sheet at 30 Jun 2026
Enterprise value
unavailable
input data missing
Market cap / net income TTM
unavailable
insufficient data
P/E (TTM)
unavailable
insufficient data
Earnings yield
-0.4%
computed by olivLawFY 2026
P/B
1.4x
computed by olivLawbalance sheet at 30 Jun 2026
P/S
1.6x
computed by olivLawFY 2026 · balance sheet at 30 Jun 2026
EV/EBITDA
unavailable
input data missing
EV/EBIT
unavailable
input data missing
EV/Sales
unavailable
input data missing
P/FCF
24.2x
computed by olivLawFY 2026 · balance sheet at 30 Jun 2026
FCF yield
4.1%
computed by olivLawFY 2026 · balance sheet at 30 Jun 2026
Dividend yield
unavailable
input data missing
Shareholder yield (distributions)
0.4%
computed by olivLawFY 2026 · balance sheet at 30 Jun 2026

Risk

Altman Z
3.91
computed by olivLawbalance sheet at 30 Jun 2026

Valuation

olivLaw classification

Insufficient data
What is missing
  • score weight coverage: 39.6% of at least 60%
  • valuation methods computed: 0 of at least 1

A scoring methodology on indicators and valuation, not investment advice.

Closing price

22.25 USD

04 Nov 2026Source: olivLaw, closing series

Market cap: 541.6 m USD

Key indicators

Market capitalisation
541.6 m USD
computed by olivLawbalance sheet at 30 Jun 2026
P/E (TTM)
unavailable
insufficient data
P/B
1.4x
computed by olivLawbalance sheet at 30 Jun 2026
EV/EBITDA
unavailable
input data missing
ROE
-0.6%
computed by olivLawFY 2026 · balance sheet at 30 Jun 2026
Net margin
-0.5%
computed by olivLawFY 2026
Revenue growth (YoY)
22.8%
computed by olivLawFY 2026
Dividend yield
unavailable
input data missing

Coverage and freshness

33/37 reporting lines present
Latest full fiscal year: 2026
Latest reported period: 30 Jun 2026
Latest balance sheet date: 30 Jun 2026
Share count (cover of the latest filing), as of: 04 Sept 2026
Source: SEC (XBRL)published 10 Sept 2026
verified 1959derived 113

Score by group

40% · Insufficient data

Estimated value range

unavailable — no valuation method could be computed

Valuation assumptions are editorial choices, not measured; beta is not measured.

Valuation methods

  • DCF (discounted cash flow)unavailable · net debt missing: EV cannot be bridged to equity (missing debt is not zero)
  • Peers: EV/EBITDAunavailable · net debt missing: EV cannot be bridged to equity (missing debt is not zero)
  • Peers: P/Eunavailable · the base of the ratio is not positive
  • Dividend discount (DDM)unavailable · input data missing

no valuation method could be computed

Multiple comparisons use the SIC vertical: Ship & Boat Building & Repairing (SIC 3730)

Classification (SIC) comparables group by industry code, not by economic activity; the direct group is an editorial selection by activity. Members' multiples are on their own trailing twelve months, at their own latest close.

Assumptions (illustrative, editorial)

Risk-free rate
4.3%
Equity risk premium
5.0%
Beta (default)
1.00
Cost of equity
9.3%
Terminal growth
2.5%

Factor scorecard

Insufficient data

Minimum-evidence gate: score weight coverage: 39.6% of at least 60%; valuation methods computed: 0 of at least 1

FactorValueScoreWeight used
ROIC · Qualityunavailableunavailable—
Net margin · Quality-0.5%40 (vs peers)16%
FCF conversion · Qualityunavailableunavailable—
Revenue CAGR 3Y · Growth-17.0%0 (on a fixed band)21%
EPS CAGR 3Y · Growthunavailableunavailable—
Net debt / EBITDA · Balance sheetunavailableunavailable—
Interest coverage · Balance sheet-5.2x0 (on a fixed band)16%
Current ratio · Balance sheet1.6x64 (on a fixed band)11%
P/E (TTM) · Valuationunavailableunavailable—
EV/EBITDA · Valuationunavailableunavailable—
FCF yield · Valuation4.1%52 (on a fixed band)21%
Shareholder yield (distributions) · Returns0.4%6 (on a fixed band)16%
Payout ratio (FCF) · Returnsunavailableunavailable—

Factors without a value were dropped; the remaining weights were renormalised.

Score groups

  • Balance sheet25/100 · 2/3 factors with a value
  • Growth· partial0/100 · 1/2 factors with a value
  • Quality· partial40/100 · 1/3 factors with a value
  • Returns· partial6/100 · 1/2 factors with a value
  • Valuation· partial52/100 · 1/3 factors with a value

A «partial» group is computed from under half of its weight or from one factor: it is not a full assessment of the group.

Memo

MasterCraft Boat Holdings, Inc. (MCFT). Latest full fiscal year: 2026; data up to 2026-06-30.

Figures computed from the financial statements: revenue 348.9 m USD in 2026; YoY growth 22.8%; net margin -0.5%; ROE -0.6%.

Valuation cannot be computed from the available data.

Insufficient data for a verdict (score weight coverage: 39.6% of at least 60%; valuation methods computed: 0 of at least 1).

Text generated deterministically from the figures shown; no language model. Not investment advice.

What supports the thesis

No signal among the computed factors. That is not an absence of risk: factors without data were not assessed, and business risks (margins, inventory, demand) are in the source-based analysis.

What contradicts it

  • Revenue CAGR 3Y: -17.0%
  • Interest coverage: -5.2x
  • Shareholder yield (distributions): 0.4%

Not assessed (insufficient data or a ratio without meaning): ROIC, FCF conversion, EPS CAGR 3Y, Net debt / EBITDA, P/E (TTM), EV/EBITDA, Payout ratio (FCF).

Versus the vertical median

Ship & Boat Building & Repairing (SIC 3730) · same industry (4-digit SIC) · compared with 6 companies

Multiples and returns vs the median

P/E
—
vertical median 21.2x
EV/EBITDA
—
vertical median —
P/S
1.6x
vertical median 0.4x
above median (+302.6%)
P/B
1.4x
vertical median 2.2x
below median (−34.8%)
ROE
-0.6%
vertical median 0.3%
below median (−285.2%)
Net margin
-0.5%
vertical median 0.2%
below median (−363.6%)
EBIT margin
-0.3%
vertical median 0.3%
below median (−194.2%)
Revenue YoY
22.8%
vertical median 11.7%
above median (+94.7%)
Net debt/EBITDA
—
vertical median —
Dividend yield
—
vertical median —

Price rebased to 100 (monthly, 5 years)

Companies in the vertical

Market capP/EROENet marginRevenue YoY1A / 3A
GDGeneral Dynamics Corporation98.6 bn21.218.0%8.2%+10.1%+7% / +48%
HIIHuntington Ingalls Industries, Inc.12.0 bn16.414.0%5.4%+8.2%−3% / +28%
MCFTMasterCraft Boat Holdings, Inc.541.6 m—-0.6%-0.5%+22.8%+11% / +0%
NXBNextBoat Inc.37.2 m—-129.3%-5.4%+21.1%−57% / unavailable
VEEETwin Vee Powercats Co.5.2 m—-62.6%-76.3%+3.0%−91% / −98%
MBUUMalibu Boats, Inc.297275.00.3%0.2%+13.3%−13% / −44%
VMARVision Marine Technologies Inc.————+45.4%−100% / −100%

1- and 3-year price returns: for MCFT from daily closes (the same as the performance table), for the other companies from month-end closes.

olivLaw engine forecast

The world engine ran after the company's latest material disclosure. Probabilities are of TOUCHING a level within the horizon (not closing there) and sit next to the random walk (p_rw), the no-information benchmark.

The engine has no published run for this company yet.

Valuation scenarios (editable assumptions)

Illustrative scenarios

Illustrative: not forecasts and without probabilities. Each case is one coherent set of assumptions, computed on today's figures.

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Estimated price (USD)

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What moves the 3-year price the most

    AI analysis

    AI-generatedAI-generated analysis (Claude) from cited public sources; it may contain errors. Not investment advice. As of 27 Oct 2026 · Model: claude-haiku-5-5.

    In brief

    MasterCraft Boat Holdings designs and builds recreational powerboats under five brands, grouped into three segments after the May 2026 Marine Products acquisition. Net sales grew 22.8 percent in fiscal 2026 to 348.9 million USD, and the company is moving to a December year-end.

    SWOT

    Strengths

    • A portfolio of five brands with leading positions in specific categories, backed by a large number of patents and trademark registrations, according to the annual report.
    • A well-established dealer network with exclusive relationships in the ski/wake category and a proprietary dealer management system.
    • Long-standing relationships with key engine suppliers, which the company regards as an important competitive advantage.

    Weaknesses

    • Profitability in the Leisure segment was under pressure, with a non-cash impairment and an operating loss in fiscal 2026.
    • The business is cyclical and dependent on consumer spending, and revenue relies heavily on independent dealers.
    • Transaction costs and amortization linked to the Marine Products acquisition raised operating expenses considerably.

    Opportunities

    • Integrating Chaparral and Robalo could diversify revenue and expand the presence in sport fishing.
    • Success of the X-Series family could support a more favorable product mix and better margins.
    • International markets, where the company is already present in many regions, could become an additional growth source if demand recovers.

    Threats

    • High interest rates and persistent inflation could reduce demand for new boats, especially among buyers who finance their purchases.
    • Volatile energy and raw material prices could raise production costs and weigh on end demand.
    • Geopolitical tensions and shifting trade policy could disrupt the supply chain and export sales.

    Risks

    • Impairment in the Leisure segmenthigh

      A non-cash impairment of Crest intangible assets reduced the Leisure segment result, and further impairment could follow if projections change 12.

    • Dependence on dealershigh

      Most sales pass through independent dealers, and the loss of important dealers or their financing difficulties could affect sales 1.

    • Interest rates and buyer financingmedium

      Higher interest rates could make financing more expensive for buyers and dealers, which could delay new boat purchases 1.

    • Acquisition integrationmedium

      Integrating Marine Products involves costs and operational risks, and failing to realize synergies could weigh on medium-term results 12.

    • Energy and material costsmedium

      Volatility in fuel, resin and aluminum prices could raise production and transport costs 1.

    Investment thesis

    What would need to be true (bull case)

    • Sales growth in fiscal 2026, supported by higher volumes and a better product mix, suggests the core business could remain solid even in a difficult environment 2.
    • The Marine Products acquisition adds two brands with strong positions in sport fishing and recreational boats, which could diversify revenue 1.
    • Growth in Adjusted EBITDA and the X-Series launch could support better margins if the premium mix keeps improving 2.

    What would break the thesis

    • The loss from continuing operations and the Leisure impairment show that some businesses could face profitability problems over the medium term 12.
    • The industry is cyclical, and if interest rates stay high, demand for new boats could remain weak despite the incentives offered to dealers 1.
    • Acquisition and amortization costs raised operating expenses considerably, and integration benefits could take time to appear 1.

    What to watch

    • Transition Period results, with net sales expected between 287 and 291 million USDTransition Period, through December 31, 2026
    • Adjusted EBITDA in the first quarter of the Transition Period, expected at about 16 million USDQ1 2027
    • Dealer inventories and retail demand in the ski/wake and pontoon categoriesnext 10-K
    • Integration of Chaparral and Robalo and realization of synergies2027

    Products, market & competition

    AI-generatedAI-generated analysis (Claude) from cited public sources; it may contain errors. Not investment advice. As of 27 Oct 2026 · Model: claude-haiku-5-5.

    The business

    MasterCraft Boat Holdings, Inc. (NASDAQ: MCFT) designs, manufactures and markets recreational powerboats through five brands: MasterCraft, Crest, Balise, Chaparral and Robalo. Sales go through networks of independent dealers domestically and internationally, and the company says many MasterCraft dealers are exclusive to the brand. Factories are in Vonore (Tennessee), Owosso (Michigan) and Nashville (Georgia), with engines supplied mainly by Ilmor, Mercury, Yamaha and Volvo Penta 1.

    Fiscal 2026 was shaped by the combination with Marine Products, completed on May 15, 2026, which brought the Chaparral and Robalo brands for total merger consideration of about 284.2 million USD 1. The company also announced a change of fiscal year-end to December 31, effective July 1, 2026 2.

    On profitability, income from continuing operations was a loss of 1.6 million USD in fiscal 2026, hit by a 10.1 million USD non-cash impairment in the Leisure segment and acquisition costs, while Adjusted EBITDA rose to 45.6 million USD 2.

    Segments

    Performance and Wake

    Formerly MasterCraft, this segment covers the MasterCraft brand, with premium boats for wakeboarding, wake surfing and water skiing. Net sales rose 12.6 percent in fiscal 2026, and unit volume reached 1,639 1.

    Leisure

    Formerly Pontoon, this segment covers the Crest and Balise pontoon brands. Sales grew only 2.2 percent in fiscal 2026, and the segment posted an operating loss after a 10.1 million USD impairment of Crest intangible assets 1.

    Market context

    The powerboat industry is cyclical and sensitive to consumer discretionary spending. The company notes that interest rates and inflation can delay purchases, and that retail demand stayed weak while dealer inventories were reduced 1.

    International sales were 11.3 percent of net sales in fiscal 2026, down from 14.0 percent in fiscal 2024. The ski/wake category is relatively concentrated, while pontoon and sport fishing are more fragmented 1.

    Trends

    • Interest rates and dealer financingheadwind

      High interest rates could reduce demand, since many buyers finance purchases and dealers may cut inventory to limit interest costs. The company has offered added dealer incentives, which weigh on margins 1.

    • X-Series product rollout and premium mixtailwind

      The launch of the next-generation X-Series family, described by management as successful, supported a more favorable premium mix and stronger profitability for the MasterCraft brand 2.

    • Energy and raw material costsheadwind

      Prices for energy, resins and fuel are volatile, and the conflict involving Iran has already caused supply chain disruption. Cost increases could affect both production and boat demand 1.

    • Marine Products integrationmixed

      The acquisition added two brands and a new segment, but brought transaction costs and significant amortization. If integration goes well, it could support growth and diversification, though execution remains a test 12.

    Competitive position

    Each product category faces significant competition. The ski/wake category is relatively concentrated, while pontoon, recreational fiberglass and sport fishing are more fragmented, with competitors ranging from small single-product businesses to large diversified groups 1.

    Competitors also include providers of alternative recreational products that compete for consumers' discretionary spending. The company says its brands hold competitive market positions, including category-leading ones, based on March 2026 SSI data 1.

    • Premium ski/wake boat manufacturers

      Competitors in the premium ski/wake category, a relatively concentrated market, with no further detail in the source text.

    • Pontoon boat manufacturers

      Fragmented category in which the Crest and Balise brands compete with many producers of varying size.

    • Sport fishing boat manufacturers

      Fragmented category relevant to the Robalo brand, with competitors from small businesses to diversified groups.

    • Providers of alternative recreational activities

      Indirect competitors that draw the same discretionary consumer spending, as the company itself notes.

    News & filings

    In the press

    The latest news item in our archive is from 13 Sept 2026; the newest SEC filing is from 13 Oct 2026. The press archive comes from the RSS feeds we follow and does not necessarily cover the latest event — the filings alongside do.

    SEC filings

    Sources

    1. [1] Form 10-K, fiscal year ended 2026-06-30 · SEC / MasterCraft Boat Holdings, Inc. · 10 Sept 2026
    2. [2] Form 8-K, results release (exhibit 99.1) · SEC / MasterCraft Boat Holdings, Inc. · 10 Sept 2026

    Figures computed by olivLaw from SEC filings and closing prices; the qualitative analysis is AI-generated from cited sources. Not investment advice.