KeyBanc maintains Thor Industries stock at Sector Weight

Published 06/03/2025, 13:54
KeyBanc maintains Thor Industries stock at Sector Weight

On Thursday, KeyBanc Capital Markets analyst Noah Zatzkin maintained a Sector Weight rating on Thor Industries Inc. (NYSE: NYSE:THO) after the company reported mixed financial results. Thor Industries, a prominent recreational vehicle (RV) manufacturer with annual revenue of $9.5 billion, revealed earnings that fell short on the bottom line despite surpassing top-line expectations. The stock, currently trading at $81.40, has declined over 17% in the past week. According to InvestingPro analysis, the company maintains a moderate debt level and strong liquidity position. The company also revised its fiscal year 2025 (FY25) outlook downwards, citing ongoing economic uncertainties.

Thor Industries’ revised earnings per share (EPS) guidance is now set between $3.30 and $4.00, a decrease from the previously projected range of $4.00 to $5.00. The company’s current gross profit margin stands at 14.21%, reflecting operational challenges. Zatzkin noted that the market had anticipated stronger results, particularly after robust RV shipments in January. However, the actual earnings did not meet these expectations, leading to a negative reception among investors.

The KeyBanc analyst highlighted that while Thor Industries has seen a higher share of towable shipments, the lowered EPS guidance was an unfavorable development. Market participants were looking for positive indicators of retail and dealer demand, but the current uncertainty seems to be affecting the overall sentiment towards the stock.

Moreover, Zatzkin pointed out that Thor Industries’ stock is currently trading at approximately 17 times KeyBanc’s lowered fiscal year 2026 (FY26) estimate, which is above the historical trading range of 7.0 to 16.0 times. InvestingPro analysis suggests the stock is currently undervalued, with 12 additional exclusive insights available to subscribers. The analyst expressed caution due to this heavier valuation and the fact that the company’s financial guidance is weighted towards the second half of the year. This cautionary stance suggests a watchful approach to the stock until there are clearer signs of demand stabilization in the RV market. Discover comprehensive analysis and valuation metrics in Thor Industries’ detailed Pro Research Report, available exclusively on InvestingPro.

In other recent news, Thor Industries reported its fiscal second quarter earnings, which fell short of analyst expectations. The company posted a loss of $0.01 per share, while analysts had anticipated earnings of $0.08 per share. However, Thor Industries did surpass revenue forecasts, reporting $2.02 billion compared to the expected $1.97 billion. Despite the revenue beat, net sales declined by 8.6% year-over-year, primarily due to reduced shipments in the North American Motorized and European RV segments.

Additionally, Thor Industries revised its full-year fiscal 2025 guidance, now projecting consolidated net sales between $9.0 billion and $9.5 billion, a slight reduction from the previous upper range of $9.8 billion. The company’s diluted EPS forecast was also lowered to a range of $3.30 to $4.00, down from the prior outlook of $4.00 to $5.00. Following these developments, Truist Securities adjusted its price target for Thor Industries from $110.00 to $90.00, maintaining a Hold rating on the stock. This revision reflects a more cautious stance on the company’s earnings recovery, given the ongoing macroeconomic challenges.

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