DA Davidson lowers Malibu Boats stock price target on marine industry caution

Published 08/09/2025, 14:50
DA Davidson lowers Malibu Boats stock price target on marine industry caution

Investing.com - DA Davidson lowered its price target on Malibu Boats (NASDAQ:MBUU) to $31.00 from $33.00 on Monday, while maintaining a Neutral rating on the stock. According to InvestingPro data, analyst targets for MBUU range from $30 to $50, with the stock currently trading at an EV/EBITDA multiple of 9.31x.

The firm cited ongoing caution about the broader marine industry, noting that a sustainable inflection point appears to be on hold as global tariff uncertainty continues to keep potential buyers on the sidelines. Despite current headwinds, InvestingPro analysis indicates the company maintains strong financial health with more cash than debt on its balance sheet and sufficient cash flows to cover interest payments.

DA Davidson’s revised price target is based on an EV/EBITDA multiple of 8.5x the firm’s fiscal year 2026 estimated EBITDA of $68.6 million for Malibu Boats.

The research firm acknowledged several potential catalysts for Malibu Boats over the coming year, including lower interest rates and warranty expiration on COVID-era units.

Despite these potential positive factors, DA Davidson remains cautious on the stock until more tangible data emerges to support a more optimistic outlook.

In other recent news, Malibu Boats Inc . reported its fourth-quarter earnings for 2025, presenting a mixed set of results. The company did not meet earnings per share (EPS) expectations, posting an EPS of $0.42, which was approximately 14.91% below the forecast of $0.4936. On a more positive note, Malibu Boats exceeded revenue forecasts, achieving $207 million compared to the anticipated $195.52 million, marking a 5.89% surprise. Despite the revenue beat, the earnings miss was a significant point of concern. These developments reflect the company’s recent performance challenges and successes. Investors and analysts are closely monitoring Malibu Boats for any further updates or changes in performance.

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