Winnebago Industries (WGO)


Market Price (8/23/2026): $31.78 | Market Cap: $896.2 MilSector: Consumer Discretionary | Industry: Automobile Manufacturers

Winnebago Industries (WGO)


Market Price (8/23/2026): $31.78
Market Cap: $896.2 Mil
Sector: Consumer Discretionary
Industry: Automobile Manufacturers

Investment Highlights Why It Matters Detailed financial logic regarding cash flow yields vs trend-riding momentum.

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Attractive yield
Total YieldTotal Yield = Earnings Yield + Dividend Yield, Earnings Yield = Net Income / Market Cap Dividend Yield = Total Dividends / Market Cap is 9.0%, Dividend Yield is 4.4%, ERPEquity Risk Premium (ERP) = Total Yield - Risk Free Rate, Reflects the premium above risk free assets offered by the investment. is 4.7%, FCF Yield is 14%

Megatrend and thematic drivers
Megatrends include Experience Economy & Premiumization. Themes include Travel & Leisure Tech, and Luxury Consumer Goods.

Weak multi-year price returns
2Y Excs Rtn is -79%, 3Y Excs Rtn is -119%

Meaningful short interest
Short Interest % of Basic SharesShort Interest % of Basic Shares = (Short Interest Quantity) / (Basic Shares Outstanding). A high fraction of short interest can indicate potential risk of a short squeeze. is 10%

Weak revenue growth
Rev Chg 3Y AvgRevenue Change % averaged over trailing 3 years is -12%

Key risks
WGO key risks include [1] a significant debt burden with poor interest coverage from earnings and [2] operational efficiency challenges related to managing dealer inventory and production costs.

0 Attractive yield
Total YieldTotal Yield = Earnings Yield + Dividend Yield, Earnings Yield = Net Income / Market Cap Dividend Yield = Total Dividends / Market Cap is 9.0%, Dividend Yield is 4.4%, ERPEquity Risk Premium (ERP) = Total Yield - Risk Free Rate, Reflects the premium above risk free assets offered by the investment. is 4.7%, FCF Yield is 14%
1 Megatrend and thematic drivers
Megatrends include Experience Economy & Premiumization. Themes include Travel & Leisure Tech, and Luxury Consumer Goods.
2 Weak multi-year price returns
2Y Excs Rtn is -79%, 3Y Excs Rtn is -119%
3 Meaningful short interest
Short Interest % of Basic SharesShort Interest % of Basic Shares = (Short Interest Quantity) / (Basic Shares Outstanding). A high fraction of short interest can indicate potential risk of a short squeeze. is 10%
4 Weak revenue growth
Rev Chg 3Y AvgRevenue Change % averaged over trailing 3 years is -12%
5 Key risks
WGO key risks include [1] a significant debt burden with poor interest coverage from earnings and [2] operational efficiency challenges related to managing dealer inventory and production costs.

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Valuation & Metrics

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Why The Stock Moved

Qualitative Assessment

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Updated on 8/5/2026

Winnebago Industries (WGO) stock has remained largely at the same level since 4/30/2026 because of the following key factors:

1. Winnebago Industries reported disappointing fiscal Q3 2026 results and revised down its full-year guidance.

For its fiscal third quarter ended May 30, 2026, the company announced net revenues of $698.7 million, a decrease of 9.9% compared to the prior year and missing analyst estimates of $755.68 million. Adjusted diluted earnings per share (EPS) of $0.66 also fell short of the consensus estimate of $0.76. Following these results, Winnebago updated its fiscal 2026 guidance, lowering its consolidated net revenue expectation to a range of $2.65 billion to $2.75 billion and adjusted diluted EPS to $1.65 to $2.00, down from previous guidance of $2.10 to $2.80.

2. The company faced a challenging retail environment, particularly impacting its Towable RV and Marine segments.

Management noted a "challenging" retail environment throughout fiscal Q3 2026, leading to lower unit volumes and measured dealer ordering across several segments. Net revenues for the Towable RV segment decreased by 26.1% year-over-year, and the Marine segment saw an 8.3% year-over-year decline in net revenues. This overall weakness in key market segments, despite growth in the Motorhome RV segment, contributed to investor caution.

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Updated on 8/5/2026

Winnebago Industries (WGO) stock has remained largely at the same level since 4/30/2026 because of the following key factors:

1. Winnebago Industries reported disappointing fiscal Q3 2026 results and revised down its full-year guidance.

For its fiscal third quarter ended May 30, 2026, the company announced net revenues of $698.7 million, a decrease of 9.9% compared to the prior year and missing analyst estimates of $755.68 million. Adjusted diluted earnings per share (EPS) of $0.66 also fell short of the consensus estimate of $0.76. Following these results, Winnebago updated its fiscal 2026 guidance, lowering its consolidated net revenue expectation to a range of $2.65 billion to $2.75 billion and adjusted diluted EPS to $1.65 to $2.00, down from previous guidance of $2.10 to $2.80.

2. The company faced a challenging retail environment, particularly impacting its Towable RV and Marine segments.

Management noted a "challenging" retail environment throughout fiscal Q3 2026, leading to lower unit volumes and measured dealer ordering across several segments. Net revenues for the Towable RV segment decreased by 26.1% year-over-year, and the Marine segment saw an 8.3% year-over-year decline in net revenues. This overall weakness in key market segments, despite growth in the Motorhome RV segment, contributed to investor caution.

3. Analyst sentiment largely remained neutral, with multiple firms lowering price targets.

As of early August 2026, Winnebago Industries held a consensus "Hold" rating from 12 Wall Street analysts. Analyst confidence had deteriorated prior to the Q3 earnings report, with consensus EPS estimates declining by 25.0% over the 90 days leading up to the release. Following the Q3 results, several analysts adjusted their price targets downward, including BMO Capital from $48 to $38 and Truist Securities from $43 to $35, indicating a more conservative outlook on the stock's future performance.

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Stock Movement Drivers

Fundamental Drivers

The -1.3% change in WGO stock from 4/30/2026 to 8/22/2026 was primarily driven by a -1.3% change in the company's P/E Multiple.
(LTM values as of)43020268222026Change
Stock Price ($)32.2131.78-1.3%
Change Contribution By: 
Total Revenues ($ Mil)2,9122,9120.0%
Net Income Margin (%)1.4%1.4%0.0%
P/E Multiple21.821.5-1.3%
Shares Outstanding (Mil)28280.0%
Cumulative Contribution-1.3%

LTM = Last Twelve Months as of date shown

Market Drivers

4/30/2026 to 8/22/2026
ReturnCorrelation
WGO-1.3% 
Market (SPY)6.5%31.2%
Sector (XLY)-0.3%39.7%

Fundamental Drivers

The -29.2% change in WGO stock from 1/31/2026 to 8/22/2026 was primarily driven by a -38.0% change in the company's P/E Multiple.
(LTM values as of)13120268222026Change
Stock Price ($)44.8831.78-29.2%
Change Contribution By: 
Total Revenues ($ Mil)2,8752,9121.3%
Net Income Margin (%)1.3%1.4%12.8%
P/E Multiple34.821.5-38.0%
Shares Outstanding (Mil)28280.0%
Cumulative Contribution-29.2%

LTM = Last Twelve Months as of date shown

Market Drivers

1/31/2026 to 8/22/2026
ReturnCorrelation
WGO-29.2% 
Market (SPY)11.0%25.3%
Sector (XLY)-2.4%35.3%

Fundamental Drivers

The 11.3% change in WGO stock from 7/31/2025 to 8/22/2026 was primarily driven by a 6.2% change in the company's Total Revenues ($ Mil).
(LTM values as of)73120258222026Change
Stock Price ($)28.5431.7811.3%
Change Contribution By: 
Total Revenues ($ Mil)2,7422,9126.2%
P/S Multiple0.30.35.6%
Shares Outstanding (Mil)2828-0.7%
Cumulative Contribution11.3%

LTM = Last Twelve Months as of date shown

Market Drivers

7/31/2025 to 8/22/2026
ReturnCorrelation
WGO11.3% 
Market (SPY)22.2%23.2%
Sector (XLY)7.2%30.5%

Fundamental Drivers

The -49.2% change in WGO stock from 7/31/2023 to 8/22/2026 was primarily driven by a -78.1% change in the company's Net Income Margin (%).
(LTM values as of)73120238222026Change
Stock Price ($)62.5931.78-49.2%
Change Contribution By: 
Total Revenues ($ Mil)3,8992,912-25.3%
Net Income Margin (%)6.5%1.4%-78.1%
P/E Multiple7.521.5188.4%
Shares Outstanding (Mil)30287.8%
Cumulative Contribution-49.2%

LTM = Last Twelve Months as of date shown

Market Drivers

7/31/2023 to 8/22/2026
ReturnCorrelation
WGO-49.2% 
Market (SPY)73.2%40.1%
Sector (XLY)38.9%46.6%

Return vs. Risk

Price Returns Compared

 202120222023202420252026Total [1]
Returns
WGO Return26%-29%41%-33%-12%-19%-39%
Peers Return30%-31%47%-11%6%-15%6%
S&P 500 Return27%-19%24%23%16%12%103%

Monthly Win Rates [3]
WGO Win Rate67%17%50%42%50%50% 
Peers Win Rate57%35%53%48%58%42% 
S&P 500 Win Rate75%42%67%75%67%50% 

Max Drawdowns [4]
WGO Max Drawdown-28%-43%-20%-37%-42%-44% 
Peers Max Drawdown-26%-41%-28%-29%-39%-42% 
S&P 500 Max Drawdown-5%-25%-10%-8%-19%-9% 


[1] Cumulative total returns since the beginning of 2021
[2] Peers: THO, BC, LCII, PATK, CWH. See WGO Returns vs. Peers.
[3] Win Rate = % of calendar months in which monthly returns were positive
[4] Max drawdown represents maximum peak-to-trough decline within a year
[5] 2026 data is for the year up to 8/21/2026 (YTD)

How Low Can It Go

EventWGOS&P 500
2025 US Tariff Shock
  % Loss-32.8%-18.8%
  % Gain to Breakeven48.8%23.1%
  Time to Breakeven255 days79 days
Summer-Fall 2023 Five Percent Yield Shock
  % Loss-16.2%-9.5%
  % Gain to Breakeven19.3%10.5%
  Time to Breakeven47 days24 days
2023 SVB Regional Banking Crisis
  % Loss-19.1%-6.7%
  % Gain to Breakeven23.6%7.1%
  Time to Breakeven101 days31 days
2022 Inflation Shock & Fed Tightening
  % Loss-41.1%-24.5%
  % Gain to Breakeven69.9%32.4%
  Time to Breakeven569 days427 days
2020 COVID-19 Crash
  % Loss-66.1%-33.7%
  % Gain to Breakeven195.3%50.9%
  Time to Breakeven77 days140 days
Q4 2018 Fed Policy Error / Growth Scare
  % Loss-38.8%-19.2%
  % Gain to Breakeven63.5%23.8%
  Time to Breakeven64 days105 days

Compare to THO, BC, LCII, PATK, CWH

In The Past

Winnebago Industries's stock fell -32.8% during the 2025 US Tariff Shock. Such a loss loss requires a 48.8% gain to breakeven.

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EventWGOS&P 500
2025 US Tariff Shock
  % Loss-32.8%-18.8%
  % Gain to Breakeven48.8%23.1%
  Time to Breakeven255 days79 days
2022 Inflation Shock & Fed Tightening
  % Loss-41.1%-24.5%
  % Gain to Breakeven69.9%32.4%
  Time to Breakeven569 days427 days
2020 COVID-19 Crash
  % Loss-66.1%-33.7%
  % Gain to Breakeven195.3%50.9%
  Time to Breakeven77 days140 days
Q4 2018 Fed Policy Error / Growth Scare
  % Loss-38.8%-19.2%
  % Gain to Breakeven63.5%23.8%
  Time to Breakeven64 days105 days
2015-2016 China Devaluation / Global Growth Scare
  % Loss-20.8%-12.2%
  % Gain to Breakeven26.3%13.9%
  Time to Breakeven36 days62 days
2014-2016 Oil Price Collapse
  % Loss-31.3%-6.8%
  % Gain to Breakeven45.6%7.3%
  Time to Breakeven188 days15 days
2011 US Debt Ceiling Crisis & European Contagion
  % Loss-32.4%-17.9%
  % Gain to Breakeven47.8%21.8%
  Time to Breakeven125 days123 days
2010 Eurozone Sovereign Debt Crisis / Flash Crash
  % Loss-44.1%-15.4%
  % Gain to Breakeven79.0%18.2%
  Time to Breakeven909 days125 days
2008-2009 Global Financial Crisis
  % Loss-85.2%-53.4%
  % Gain to Breakeven576.6%114.4%
  Time to Breakeven1468 days1085 days

Compare to THO, BC, LCII, PATK, CWH

In The Past

Winnebago Industries's stock fell -32.8% during the 2025 US Tariff Shock. Such a loss loss requires a 48.8% gain to breakeven.

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About Winnebago Industries (WGO)

Winnebago Industries (WGO) is a prominent manufacturer and seller of recreational vehicles (RVs) and marine products, primarily catering to the leisure travel and outdoor recreation markets. The company's core mission is to provide products that serve as temporary living quarters for vacations, camping trips, or to support active and mobile lifestyles for its customers.

The company offers a comprehensive range of products across several key categories. Its RV offerings include both towable products, such as conventional travel trailers and fifth wheels under the Winnebago and Grand Design brands, and self-propelled motorhomes available through the Winnebago and Newmar brands. Diversifying beyond land-based recreation, Winnebago also manufactures recreational powerboats, featuring brands like Chris-Craft and Barletta in its marine segment.

Beyond consumer leisure products, Winnebago extends its expertise to specialty commercial vehicles, developing units for specific uses such as law enforcement command centers, mobile medical clinics, and mobile office spaces. The company also supplies bare vehicle shells to third-party upfitters and manufactures original equipment manufacturing (OEM) parts. Winnebago sells its products predominantly through a network of independent dealers, reaching customers across the United States, Canada, and internationally.

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Here are 1-3 brief analogies for Winnebago Industries (WGO):

  • Winnebago is like the General Motors for recreational vehicles and boats.
  • Think of Winnebago as the Polaris for RVs and recreational boats.

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  • Towable RVs: Non-motorized vehicles designed for recreational travel, towed by automobiles, pickup trucks, SUVs, or vans.
  • Motorhomes: Self-propelled mobile dwellings primarily used as temporary living quarters during vacation and camping trips.
  • Specialty Commercial Vehicles: Custom-built vehicles adapted for specific professional uses such as law enforcement command centers, mobile medical clinics, or mobile office spaces.
  • Recreational Powerboats: Leisure boats sold under the Chris-Craft and Barletta brand names for use in outdoor recreation.
  • OEM Parts: Original equipment manufacturing of parts supplied to other manufacturers and for commercial vehicles.

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Winnebago Industries (WGO) Major Customers

Winnebago Industries (WGO) primarily sells its products to other companies rather than directly to individual consumers.

Based on the provided company description, its major customers are categorized as follows:

  • Independent Dealers: For its core recreation vehicles (including towables and motorhomes under Winnebago, Grand Design, and Newmar brands) and marine products (Chris-Craft and Barletta brand boats), Winnebago Industries sells primarily through a network of independent dealers located in the United States, Canada, and internationally. The provided background information does not list the specific names of these independent dealer companies or their public symbols.
  • Third-Party Upfitters: The company supplies commercial vehicle bare shells to these entities, which then customize the vehicles for various specialized purposes.
  • Other Manufacturers: Winnebago Industries also engages in original equipment manufacturing (OEM) of parts for other manufacturers and commercial vehicles.
  • Organizations for Specialty Vehicles: Customers for its specialty commercial vehicles include entities requiring specialized applications such as law enforcement command centers, mobile medical clinics, and mobile office spaces. These would typically encompass government agencies, healthcare providers, and various businesses.

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Michael Happe, President and Chief Executive Officer

Michael Happe was appointed President and Chief Executive Officer and a director of Winnebago Industries in January 2016. He is responsible for the overall vision, strategic direction, and performance of the company. Under his leadership, Winnebago Industries has grown significantly through organic growth and major acquisitions, including Grand Design RV, Chris-Craft, Newmar, Barletta Boats, and Lithionics. Prior to joining Winnebago Industries, Mr. Happe spent 19 years at The Toro Company, where he held various senior leadership positions, most recently as an Executive Officer and Group Vice President of Toro's Residential and Contractor businesses.

Bryan Hughes, Senior Vice President, Chief Financial Officer, Investor Relations, Information Technology and Business Development

Bryan Hughes has served as Chief Financial Officer since May 15, 2017. In his role, he also oversees information technology and business development. Before joining Winnebago Industries, Mr. Hughes accumulated over 25 years of financial leadership experience, including 20 years at Ecolab, Inc., a global leader in water, hygiene, and energy technologies. At Ecolab, he most recently held the position of Senior Vice President and Corporate Controller, and previously served as Vice President of Finance for the company’s Global Institutional business. He began his career as a CPA with Ernst & Young.

Donald Clark, Group President, Towable RV Segment; President, Grand Design RV

Don Clark is a co-founder of Grand Design RV, which he started in 2012 with Bill and Ron Fenech. Grand Design RV was acquired by Winnebago Industries in 2016. Mr. Clark has over 30 years of experience in the RV industry, with a history of leading and growing companies, including distressed company turnarounds and successful startups. Prior to co-founding Grand Design, he was president of Dutchmen, a division of Thor Industries, and was part of the management team that helped Keystone RV become the world's largest towable RV manufacturer.

Stephen Heese, President, Chris-Craft Corporation; Senior Vice President, Winnebago Power Systems

Stephen Heese has been the President of Chris-Craft Corporation since January 2001. He, along with financial partner Stephen Julius, acquired Chris-Craft around the end of the last century, transforming it to profitability and selling it to Winnebago Industries in 2018. Mr. Heese also co-acquired and resurrected the Indian Motorcycle brand in 2004, selling it to Polaris Industries in 2011. His career includes serving as a Partner at Stellican Limited, focusing on operational improvements in middle-market companies, and various roles at Erico International Corporation, including Managing Director of regions in Europe, Asia, and Australia, and President of Indian Motorcycle Company. He also worked as a Senior Accountant at Price Waterhouse. In 1997, Heese and Julius also acquired Riva Yachts, an Italian yacht builder, which they later sold to Ferretti.

Stacy Bogart, Senior Vice President, General Counsel, Secretary and Corporate Responsibility; President, Winnebago Industries Foundation

Stacy Bogart joined Winnebago Industries on January 2, 2018, as Senior Vice President, General Counsel, Secretary, and Corporate Responsibility. She also serves as President of the Winnebago Industries Foundation. Before her tenure at Winnebago Industries, Ms. Bogart was Senior Vice President, General Counsel, Compliance Officer, and Corporate Secretary at Polaris Industries, a position she held since November 2009. Her previous experience includes serving as General Counsel of Liberty Diversified International, Assistant General Counsel and Assistant Secretary at The Toro Company, and a Senior Attorney for Honeywell Inc. Ms. Bogart has experience in both private and public companies.

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Winnebago Industries (WGO) faces several key risks to its business, primarily driven by its position in the cyclical recreational vehicle and marine markets.

  1. Macroeconomic Headwinds and Cyclicality of Demand: The company's performance is highly susceptible to broader economic conditions, including inflation, rising interest rates, and shifts in consumer confidence. As a manufacturer of discretionary products like RVs and boats, Winnebago experiences significant cyclical downturns during economic slowdowns, leading to reduced consumer spending, lower sales volumes, and pressure on pricing. Recent fiscal years have shown revenue contraction driven by a tough macro environment and a challenging outdoor recreation market.
  2. Dependence on Dealer Network and Inventory Management: Winnebago Industries relies heavily on an independent dealer network for the distribution of its products. This reliance exposes the company to risks associated with the financial health of its dealers and effective inventory management. An imbalance in dealer inventory or financial difficulties among dealers can directly impact sales and profitability, requiring the company to carefully align production with retail demand.
  3. Competitive Market Landscape: The recreational vehicle and boating industries are characterized by intense competition from numerous established manufacturers and new entrants. This competitive environment can lead to erosion of market share, pressure on profit margins, and the need for continuous innovation and product differentiation to maintain customer loyalty and a competitive edge.
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Winnebago Industries (symbol: WGO) operates in several addressable markets for its main products and services, primarily recreational vehicles, marine products, and specialty commercial vehicles.

Recreational Vehicles (RVs)

The U.S. recreational vehicle market generated a revenue of approximately USD 31.61 billion in 2022 and is projected to reach about USD 83.04 billion by 2030, with a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 12.8% from 2023 to 2030. In North America, the recreational vehicle market was valued at approximately USD 35.04 billion in 2022 and is expected to grow to about USD 89.29 billion by 2030, demonstrating a CAGR of 12.4% from 2023 to 2030. Globally, the recreational vehicle market is estimated at USD 81.56 billion in 2025 and is anticipated to reach around USD 238.10 billion by 2035, expanding at a CAGR of 11.31% between 2026 and 2035.

  • **Towable RVs:** In 2022, towable RVs represented the largest revenue-generating vehicle type in both the U.S. and North American markets. In 2025, towable RVs held 63.52% of the North American Recreational Vehicle market share.
  • **Motorhomes:** Motorhomes are identified as the most lucrative vehicle type segment, expected to register the fastest growth during the forecast period in the U.S. and North America. In North America, motorhomes are projected to expand at a 12.93% CAGR through 2031.

Marine Products (Recreational Boating)

The U.S. recreational boat market is projected to be valued at approximately USD 7.1 billion in 2025 and is expected to grow to about USD 12.9 billion by 2034, at a CAGR of 6.9%. Similarly, another estimate for the U.S. Recreational Boats Market projects growth from approximately USD 5.82 billion in 2025 to USD 9.10 billion by 2033, with a CAGR of 5.76%. The North America recreational boating market was valued at approximately USD 10.52 billion in 2025 and is anticipated to grow to about USD 15.67 billion by 2034, at a CAGR of 4.53% from 2026. North America held a dominant share of over 60% in the global recreational boat market in 2023. The global recreational boat market is estimated to have a value of USD 21.5 billion in 2025 and is expected to reach USD 40.4 billion by the end of 2034, growing at a CAGR of 7.3% over the forecasted period.

Specialty Commercial Vehicles

The global specialty commercial vehicle market was valued at approximately USD 99.5 billion in 2024 and is estimated to reach about USD 138.5 billion by 2034, exhibiting a CAGR of 3.6% between 2025 and 2034. Another source valued the global specialty commercial vehicle market at USD 109.17 billion in 2024, anticipating it to reach USD 157.60 billion by 2034 with a CAGR of 3.74%. North America is the largest market for specialty commercial vehicles, holding approximately 40% of the global market share. Specifically, North America held a dominant share of USD 35.31 billion in 2025. The U.S. segment within the North American specialty vehicle market is expected to grow to USD 33.56 billion by 2030.

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For Winnebago Industries (WGO), the following are expected drivers of future revenue growth over the next 2-3 years:

1. Product Innovation and Portfolio Expansion: Winnebago Industries is focusing on developing and launching new products and expanding its existing brand portfolios across both its RV and Marine segments. This includes introducing lower price-point models in Towable RVs, such as the Grand Design Transcend series and the new Winnebago Thrive travel trailer, to attract new buyers and address affordability concerns in the market. In the Motorhome segment, new product entries from Newmar and the expanding Grand Design Motorhome Lineage Series are expected to drive growth. Furthermore, the Marine segment is seeing new models like Barletta's Sanza pontoon boats, aimed at first-time owners and value-minded buyers, contributing to the diversified product offering.

2. Market Share Gains: The company anticipates revenue growth through continued market share expansion, particularly in its Motorhome and Marine segments. Barletta has been notably successful in capturing market share within the aluminum pontoon category. Efforts in the Motorhome segment, including the strategic rollout of Grand Design motorized products and new offerings from Newmar, are also contributing to market share gains.

3. Recovery and Stabilization of RV Industry Demand: After a period of industry-wide challenges, the recreational vehicle market is showing signs of gradual recovery and stabilization. Industry forecasts project modest growth in North American RV wholesale shipments over calendar years 2025 and 2026. An anticipated easing of macroeconomic pressures, such as potential interest rate reductions by 2025-2026, is expected to reduce borrowing costs for RV loans, thereby stimulating consumer demand.

4. Growth in the Marine Segment: Despite some softness in the broader marine market, Winnebago's marine brands, Chris-Craft and Barletta, are identified as strong growth engines. The Marine segment's net revenues have shown growth, and these brands continue to increase market share. The company expects the marine market recovery to contribute to future revenue, although it may lag the RV market slightly.

5. Operational Efficiencies and Strategic Pricing: Winnebago Industries is focused on disciplined execution, operational efficiencies, and cost controls to enhance its financial performance. While primarily affecting profitability, these initiatives indirectly support revenue growth by allowing for more competitive pricing strategies and reinvestment in the business. The company has also implemented targeted price increases, particularly linked to new product introductions and a favorable product mix, which contributed to revenue growth in recent quarters.

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Share Repurchases

  • In October 2021, Winnebago Industries' Board of Directors authorized a new share repurchase program of up to $200 million, replacing a previous $70 million program.
  • The company's Board of Directors approved a new share repurchase authorization of up to $350 million in August 2022, which superseded the fully utilized $200 million program that saw $80 million in repurchases during the fourth quarter of fiscal 2022.
  • Winnebago Industries returned $50 million to shareholders through share repurchases in Fiscal Year 2025, including $20 million repurchased in the second quarter of Fiscal 2025.

Share Issuance

  • In Fiscal Year 2025, Winnebago Industries repurchased $240.7 million of its 2025 Convertible Notes using proceeds from the issuance of $350.0 million in 2030 Convertible Notes.

Outbound Investments

  • Winnebago Industries acquired Barletta Boat Company for $255 million in July 2021.
  • In March 2023, the company acquired Lithionics Battery, a provider of battery management systems for lithium batteries.

Capital Expenditures

  • Winnebago Industries' capital expenditures were $44.9 million in Fiscal Year 2021, $88.0 million in Fiscal Year 2022, and $92.8 million in Fiscal Year 2025.
  • The company plans to invest $35.0 million to $45.0 million in capital expenditures for Fiscal Year 2026.
  • Planned capital expenditures for Fiscal Year 2026 will focus on facility improvements, operational enhancements, and digital capabilities.

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Peer Outperformance in Automobile Manufacturers

WGO has outperformed 57% of its 7 Automobile Manufacturers peers over 5Y. Automobile Manufacturers ranks 21st of 23 industries in Consumer Discretionary by median 5Y return. The sector’s gains have largely come from elsewhere.
Share of Automobile Manufacturers constituents that WGO has outperformed, by holding period. Peers without a full price history over a given window are excluded from that window.
1Y
67%
of 12 industry peers · -8.7% return
3Y
56%
of 9 industry peers · -45.7% return
5Y
57%
of 7 industry peers · -48.8% return
No Automobile Manufacturers peer with a comparable growth profile has beaten WGO by more than 20pp over 5Y.
Median price return by industry across the Consumer Discretionary sector, ranked by 5Y. Automobile Manufacturers is WGO's own industry. Use this to see which corners of the sector have carried the returns.
Industry Names 1Y med3Y med5Y med Top 3 by 5Y
Education Services 14 -15.1%103.6%70.6% LINC 321% · CVSA 259% · UTI 231%
Homebuilding 18 -4.9%32.7%55.2% GRBK 190% · TOL 161% · PHM 158%
Hotels, Resorts & Cruise Lines 22 17.7%53.5%16.5% RCL 274% · MAR 177% · HLT 169%
Automotive Retail 18 -13.8%2.5%14.1% MUSA 278% · PAG 186% · ORLY 122%
Specialty Stores 7 -5.5%33.8%10.0% DKS 91% · ASO 25% · SIG 23%
Home Improvement Retail 5 -16.5%1.0%8.5% HD 16% · LOW 16% · HVT 8%
Casinos & Gaming 20 -7.2%-24.1%2.4% BRAG 1014% · MCRI 112% · RSI 95%
Specialized Consumer Services 10 -11.3%15.8%-5.3% HRB 150% · FTDR 97% · SCI 43%
Restaurants 34 -7.4%-5.4%-7.2% EAT 370% · CAKE 196% · RAVE 159%
Distributors 4 -8.0%-24.6%-7.6% ARMK 160% · GPC 26% · LKQ -41%
Home Furnishings 4 -2.8%30.6%-12.3% SGI 58% · LZB 8% · MHK -32%
Footwear 9 58.9%44.6%-14.5% WEYS 156% · DECK 27% · SHOO 26%
Automotive Parts & Equipment 38 -9.1%-5.3%-31.9% MOD 1423% · GTX 275% · STRT 106%
Leisure Products 13 -4.0%-10.0%-32.5% GOLF 86% · HAS 18% · MCFT 1%
Apparel, Accessories & Luxury Goods 27 3.5%-2.0%-35.2% TPR 250% · RL 248% · ELA 229%
Apparel Retail 25 -1.4%3.7%-38.5% DXLG 187% · ANF 180% · ROST 103%
Leisure Facilities 12 -15.2%-8.6%-39.7% OSW 177% · JAKK 115% · ESCA 12%
Household Appliances 18 7.7%37.4%-40.6% KEQU 176% · FLXS 147% · HBB 122%
Broadline Retail 15 5.9%12.5%-50.4% DDS 296% · AMZN 58% · EBAY 55%
Computer & Electronics Retail 3 -19.2%7.8%-55.8% BBY -4% · GME -56% · UPBD -61%
Automobile Manufacturers ← 8 -70.4%-67.2%-68.8% GM 90% · F 54% · TSLA 54%
Consumer Electronics 11 -18.5%-21.6%-75.5% AXIL 2348% · GRMN 91% · TBCH -54%
Other Specialty Retail 18 -28.1%-44.1%-77.8% BBW 212% · TLF 105% · WINA 95%
Median of constituents with a full price history over each window. Top names are unfiltered by size in this render.

Recent Active Movers

Peer Comparisons

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Financials

WGOTHOBCLCIIPATKCWHMedian
NameWinnebag.Thor Ind.BrunswickLCI Indu.Patrick .Camping . 
Mkt Price31.7879.4980.83101.9883.416.5480.16
Mkt Cap0.94.25.32.52.70.42.6
Rev LTM2,9129,8205,6304,0283,9396,2684,829
Op Inc LTM76249335302265153257
FCF LTM12620034128712350163
FCF 3Y Avg1414303923252341279
CFO LTM157336523346209246291
CFO 3Y Avg184569575375318176347

Growth & Margins

WGOTHOBCLCIIPATKCWHMedian
NameWinnebag.Thor Ind.BrunswickLCI Indu.Patrick .Camping . 
Rev Chg LTM5.8%2.4%10.5%4.1%3.2%-0.8%3.6%
Rev Chg 3Y Avg-12.0%-6.7%-5.1%0.2%0.6%-1.2%-3.2%
Rev Chg Q6.0%-3.9%7.7%-12.5%-0.6%-2.1%-1.3%
QoQ Delta Rev Chg LTM1.3%-1.1%2.0%-3.3%-0.1%-0.7%-0.4%
Op Inc Chg LTM20.7%-24.8%7.5%26.3%-0.3%-24.6%3.6%
Op Inc Chg 3Y Avg-34.6%-31.3%-24.6%29.5%-3.1%-22.4%-23.5%
Op Mgn LTM2.6%2.5%6.0%7.5%6.7%2.4%4.3%
Op Mgn 3Y Avg3.9%3.4%7.6%6.3%7.1%3.0%5.1%
QoQ Delta Op Mgn LTM0.1%-0.8%0.3%0.4%-0.2%-0.4%-0.1%
CFO/Rev LTM5.4%3.4%9.3%8.6%5.3%3.9%5.3%
CFO/Rev 3Y Avg6.2%5.8%10.5%9.6%8.5%2.8%7.3%
FCF/Rev LTM4.3%2.0%6.1%7.1%3.1%0.8%3.7%
FCF/Rev 3Y Avg4.7%4.3%7.2%8.3%6.3%0.0%5.5%

Valuation

WGOTHOBCLCIIPATKCWHMedian
NameWinnebag.Thor Ind.BrunswickLCI Indu.Patrick .Camping . 
Mkt Cap0.94.25.32.52.70.42.6
P/S0.30.40.90.60.70.10.5
P/Op Inc11.816.715.88.210.02.710.9
P/EBIT11.911.3-1,201.47.710.01.58.9
P/E21.515.8-61.511.718.1-4.313.8
P/CFO5.712.410.17.212.71.78.6
Total Yield9.0%7.6%0.5%13.0%7.8%-17.8%7.7%
Dividend Yield4.4%1.3%2.1%4.5%2.2%5.6%3.3%
FCF Yield 3Y Avg12.5%9.2%8.9%13.0%8.9%2.0%9.1%
D/E0.50.20.40.50.69.00.5
Net D/E0.50.10.40.40.68.40.4

Returns

WGOTHOBCLCIIPATKCWHMedian
NameWinnebag.Thor Ind.BrunswickLCI Indu.Patrick .Camping . 
1M Rtn5.7%6.0%2.1%-1.4%-2.4%16.2%3.9%
3M Rtn8.0%3.9%0.4%-6.7%-7.7%-12.2%-3.2%
6M Rtn-30.6%-29.1%-7.8%-28.8%-38.5%-46.7%-29.8%
12M Rtn-8.7%-27.1%25.4%-0.0%-26.9%-62.0%-17.8%
3Y Rtn-45.7%-18.2%6.5%-5.3%62.7%-72.7%-11.7%
1M Excs Rtn2.1%2.4%-1.4%-5.0%-6.0%12.6%0.3%
3M Excs Rtn6.5%2.9%0.1%-7.7%-10.1%-14.5%-3.8%
6M Excs Rtn-41.6%-40.2%-18.9%-39.8%-49.6%-57.8%-40.9%
12M Excs Rtn-24.0%-43.0%12.0%-14.6%-43.7%-81.4%-33.5%
3Y Excs Rtn-119.3%-93.3%-69.3%-80.2%-10.5%-147.3%-86.7%

Comparison Analyses

Financials

Segment Financials

Revenue by Segment
$ Mil20252024202320222021
Towable recreation vehicles (RV)1,2201,3191,4152,5972,010
Motorhome recreation vehicles (RV)1,1601,2801,5601,9111,539
Marine368326470425 
Corporate / All Other5049462481
Total2,7982,9743,4914,9583,630


Operating Income by Segment
$ Mil202520012000
Towable recreation vehicles (RV)73  
Marine28  
Motorhome recreation vehicles (RV)-7  
Corporate / All Other-36  
Dealer Financing 44
General Corporate -1-0
Recreation Vehicles 5267
Total575571


Assets by Segment
$ Mil20252024202320222021
Motorhome recreation vehicles (RV)796788802823728
Towable recreation vehicles (RV)697719751875790
Marine370378427416103
Corporate / All Other292499452302441
Total2,1542,3842,4322,4172,063


Price Behavior

Price Behavior
Market Price$31.78 
Market Cap ($ Bil)0.9 
First Trading Date11/01/1984 
Distance from 52W High-34.8% 
   50 Days200 Days
DMA Price$30.63$34.82
DMA Trendindeterminateup
Distance from DMA3.8%-8.7%
 3M1YR
Volatility45.6%51.3%
Downside Capture132.4876.63
Upside Capture152.3149.83
Correlation (SPY)25.6%21.6%
WGO Betas & Captures as of 7/31/2026

 1M2M3M6M1Y3Y
Beta0.130.660.940.680.901.18
Up Beta-3.83-1.83-0.59-0.140.921.39
Down Beta1.200.740.740.951.471.18
Up Capture70%157%119%30%53%51%
Bmk +ve Days11223567138427
Stock +ve Days11213062127364
Down Capture119%117%162%133%81%106%
Bmk -ve Days11212859114326
Stock -ve Days11223364125389

[1] Upside and downside betas calculated using positive and negative benchmark daily returns respectively
Based On 1-Year Data
Annualized
Return
Annualized
Volatility
Sharpe
Ratio
Correlation
with WGO
WGO-4.0%51.6%0.08-
Sector ETF (XLY)4.3%19.6%0.1028.8%
Equity (SPY)21.1%12.9%1.2221.7%
Gold (GLD)37.5%28.8%1.102.5%
Commodities (DBC)43.2%20.2%1.66-9.0%
Real Estate (VNQ)12.9%13.8%0.6434.8%
Bitcoin (BTCUSD)-31.6%44.1%-0.7310.3%

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Based On 5-Year Data
Annualized
Return
Annualized
Volatility
Sharpe
Ratio
Correlation
with WGO
WGO-13.3%44.8%-0.18-
Sector ETF (XLY)6.2%24.1%0.2249.7%
Equity (SPY)12.9%17.2%0.5744.7%
Gold (GLD)20.6%18.6%0.900.7%
Commodities (DBC)10.4%19.6%0.412.8%
Real Estate (VNQ)2.3%18.9%0.0241.4%
Bitcoin (BTCUSD)10.4%52.8%0.3820.0%

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Based On 10-Year Data
Annualized
Return
Annualized
Volatility
Sharpe
Ratio
Correlation
with WGO
WGO4.9%49.0%0.28-
Sector ETF (XLY)12.3%22.2%0.5149.5%
Equity (SPY)15.2%17.9%0.7247.0%
Gold (GLD)12.7%16.2%0.640.6%
Commodities (DBC)8.0%18.0%0.3614.1%
Real Estate (VNQ)5.0%20.7%0.2041.2%
Bitcoin (BTCUSD)63.1%66.1%1.0314.3%

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Short Interest

Short Interest: As Of Date7312026
Short Interest: Shares Quantity2.9 Mil
Short Interest: % Change Since 7152026-3.1%
Average Daily Volume0.5 Mil
Days-to-Cover Short Interest6.0 days
Basic Shares Quantity28.2 Mil
Short % of Basic Shares10.2%

Earnings Returns History

Updated 7/29/2026
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 Forward Returns
Earnings Date1D Returns5D Returns21D Returns
6/25/202613.2%13.9%12.8%
3/25/2026-6.9%-11.7%-6.0%
12/19/20258.4%3.8%20.7%
10/22/202528.5%28.4%3.0%
6/25/2025-9.9%-2.2%1.1%
3/27/20258.1%3.1%-4.7%
12/20/2024-3.8%-9.6%-6.4%
10/23/2024-10.8%-0.9%-1.2%
...
SUMMARY STATS   
# Positive8914
# Negative161510
Median Positive7.1%9.7%4.0%
Median Negative-4.7%-3.4%-5.4%
Max Positive28.5%28.4%29.3%
Max Negative-11.8%-13.2%-13.4%
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 Forward Returns
Earnings Date1D Returns5D Returns21D Returns
6/25/202613.2%13.9%12.8%
3/25/2026-6.9%-11.7%-6.0%
12/19/20258.4%3.8%20.7%
10/22/202528.5%28.4%3.0%
6/25/2025-9.9%-2.2%1.1%
3/27/20258.1%3.1%-4.7%
12/20/2024-3.8%-9.6%-6.4%
10/23/2024-10.8%-0.9%-1.2%
6/20/2024-3.5%-7.0%0.2%
3/21/20246.2%10.3%-4.1%
12/20/2023-5.6%-1.8%-8.3%
10/18/2023-3.2%-1.2%13.1%
6/21/2023-1.3%-0.2%6.0%
3/22/2023-1.7%-2.5%2.2%
12/16/2022-0.8%-4.4%0.3%
10/19/2022-10.3%-3.4%-4.5%
6/22/20225.7%10.1%29.3%
3/23/2022-11.8%-9.9%-10.2%
12/17/20210.8%4.8%5.0%
10/20/2021-3.1%-9.7%0.6%
6/23/2021-0.8%1.1%1.8%
3/24/2021-7.4%-0.3%-3.8%
12/18/20205.3%9.7%14.5%
10/21/2020-11.7%-13.2%-13.4%
SUMMARY STATS   
# Positive8914
# Negative161510
Median Positive7.1%9.7%4.0%
Median Negative-4.7%-3.4%-5.4%
Max Positive28.5%28.4%29.3%
Max Negative-11.8%-13.2%-13.4%

SEC Filings

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Report DateFiling DateFiling
02/28/202603/25/202610-Q
11/30/202512/19/202510-Q
08/31/202510/22/202510-K
05/31/202506/25/202510-Q
02/28/202503/27/202510-Q
11/30/202412/20/202410-Q
08/31/202410/23/202410-K
05/31/202406/20/202410-Q
02/29/202403/21/202410-Q
11/30/202312/20/202310-Q
08/31/202310/18/202310-K
05/31/202306/21/202310-Q
02/28/202303/22/202310-Q
11/30/202212/16/202210-Q
08/31/202210/19/202210-K
05/31/202206/22/202210-Q
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Report DateFiling DateFiling
02/28/202603/25/202610-Q
11/30/202512/19/202510-Q
08/31/202510/22/202510-K
05/31/202506/25/202510-Q
02/28/202503/27/202510-Q
11/30/202412/20/202410-Q
08/31/202410/23/202410-K
05/31/202406/20/202410-Q
02/29/202403/21/202410-Q
11/30/202312/20/202310-Q
08/31/202310/18/202310-K
05/31/202306/21/202310-Q
02/28/202303/22/202310-Q
11/30/202212/16/202210-Q
08/31/202210/19/202210-K
05/31/202206/22/202210-Q
02/28/202203/23/202210-Q
11/30/202112/17/202110-Q
08/31/202110/20/202110-K
05/31/202106/23/202110-Q
02/28/202103/24/202110-Q
11/30/202012/18/202010-Q
08/31/202010/21/202010-K
05/31/202006/24/202010-Q
02/29/202003/25/202010-Q
11/30/201912/20/201910-Q
08/31/201910/23/201910-K
05/31/201906/20/201910-Q

Recent Forward Guidance

Updated 7/27/2026

Latest: Q3 2026 Earnings Reported 6/25/2026

Forward GuidanceGuidance Change
MetricLowMidHigh% Chg% DeltaChangePrior
2026 North American RV wholesale shipments0.29 Mil0.30 Mil0.31 Mil-9.1% LoweredGuidance: 0.33 Mil for 2026
2026 Consolidated net revenues2.65 Bil2.70 Bil2.75 Bil-6.9% LoweredGuidance: 2.90 Bil for 2026
2026 Reported earnings per diluted share1.051.231.4-33.8% LoweredGuidance: 1.85 for 2026
2026 Adjusted earnings per diluted share1.651.822-25.5% LoweredGuidance: 2.45 for 2026

Prior: Q2 2026 Earnings Reported 3/25/2026

Forward GuidanceGuidance Change
MetricLowMidHigh% Chg% DeltaChangePrior
2026 North American RV wholesale shipments0.32 Mil0.33 Mil0.34 Mil0 AffirmedGuidance: 0.33 Mil for 2026
2026 Revenue2.80 Bil2.90 Bil3.00 Bil0 AffirmedGuidance: 2.90 Bil for 2026
2026 Reported EPS1.51.852.25.7% RaisedGuidance: 1.75 for 2026
2026 Adjusted EPS2.12.452.80 AffirmedGuidance: 2.45 for 2026

Q1 2026 Earnings Reported 12/19/2025

Forward GuidanceGuidance Change
MetricLowMidHigh% Chg% DeltaChangePrior
2025 North American RV wholesale shipments0.34 Mil0.34 Mil0.34 Mil3.0% RaisedGuidance: 0.33 Mil for 2025
2026 North American RV wholesale shipments0.32 Mil0.33 Mil0.34 Mil0 AffirmedGuidance: 0.33 Mil for 2026
2026 Consolidated net revenues2.80 Bil2.90 Bil3.00 Bil1.8% RaisedGuidance: 2.85 Bil for 2026
2026 Reported earnings per diluted share1.41.752.19.4% RaisedGuidance: 1.6 for 2026
2026 Adjusted earnings per diluted share2.12.452.84.3% RaisedGuidance: 2.35 for 2026

Insider Activity

Updated 8/20/2026
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#OwnerTitleHoldingActionFiling DatePriceSharesTransacted
Value
Value of
Held Shares
Form
1Woodson, Bret ASVP-CHRODirectSell820202631.731,23539,187995,465Form
2Woodson, Bret ASVP-CHRODirectSell814202632.662,41478,8411,021,409Form
3Happe, Michael JPRESIDENT & CEODirectSell814202632.6812,045393,63111,416,725Form
4Happe, Michael JPRESIDENT & CEODirectSell1029202541.387,105294,00514,379,591Form
5Armbruster, Sara EDirectBuy1027202540.272,700108,729580,935Form
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#OwnerTitleHoldingActionFiling DatePriceSharesTransacted
Value
Value of
Held Shares
Form
1Woodson, Bret ASVP-CHRODirectSell820202631.731,23539,187995,465Form
2Woodson, Bret ASVP-CHRODirectSell814202632.662,41478,8411,021,409Form
3Happe, Michael JPRESIDENT & CEODirectSell814202632.6812,045393,63111,416,725Form
4Happe, Michael JPRESIDENT & CEODirectSell1029202541.387,105294,00514,379,591Form
5Armbruster, Sara EDirectBuy1027202540.272,700108,729580,935Form

Investor Activity (13F)

Updated Aug 23, 2026
13F holdings as of Mar 31, 2026 (Q1 2026)

Active managers (13F portfolio over $250M, at least 3 holdings) with a position over $5M that is either over 10% of their portfolio or held in a concentrated book of 50 or fewer total positions. Index/ETF, sovereign, bank, community-bank and charitable/donor-advised filers are excluded.

Active ManagerValue% of PortfolioTotal PositionsQoQFiling
Maple Rock Capital Partners Inc.$36.3 Mil1.2%44New13F
RWWM, Inc.$5.2 Mil0.4%34Hold13F
Active ManagerValue% of PortfolioTotal PositionsQoQFiling
Maple Rock Capital Partners Inc.$36.3 Mil1.2%44New13F
Active Manager
Active ManagerValue% of PortfolioTotal PositionsQoQFiling
Maple Rock Capital Partners Inc.$36.3 Mil1.2%44New13F
RWWM, Inc.$5.2 Mil0.4%34Hold13F
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