10-Q · January 29, 2026
Revenue rose 7.8% year-over-year to $505.2M for the quarter (up $36.7M vs. prior year) driven by a $48.6M (10.7%) increase in comparable‑store sales, but gross margin and profitability compressed materially. Gross…
Earnings analysis · 10-Q
HZO earnings analysis
Filed April 23, 2026 · Our reading of the company's report
The latest report
MarineMax reported revenue of $527.4M for Q2 (three months ended March 31, 2026), down 16.5% YoY (from $631.5M). Gross profit fell $8.2M to $181.3M but gross margin expanded to 34.4% (from 30.0%), operating cash flow…
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MarineMax reported revenue of $527.4M for Q2 (three months ended March 31, 2026), down 16.5% YoY (from $631.5M). Gross profit fell $8.2M to $181.3M but gross margin expanded to 34.4% (from 30.0%), operating cash flow for the six months improved to $72.3M, and the company remains in compliance with credit covenants. Material headwinds include a sharp comparable‑store sales decline and high short‑term borrowings of $689.9M.
Gross and operating margin
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One point per quarterly or annual filing. Both margins are shares of that report's revenue.
From revenue to operating profit
Where each $100 of revenue went in this report.
Cost of sales, operating expenses, and what remained. Figures are rounded to whole dollars.
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Reported figures
- Earnings per share
- $0.04
What stood out
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Revenue (YoY) — material decline
Total revenue decreased $104.1M, or 16.5%, to $527.4M for the three months ended March 31, 2026 (from $631.5M a year earlier).
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Gross margin expansion
Gross profit decreased $8.2M to $181.3M, but gross profit as a percentage of revenue increased to 34.4% for the quarter (from 30.0% a year earlier).
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Operating cash flow turned positive (six months)
For the six months ended March 31, 2026, cash provided by operating activities was approximately $72.3M (compared with cash used in operating activities of approximately $73.6M in the prior-year six months).
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Interest expense down
Interest expense decreased $3.5M to $14.7M for the quarter (from $18.2M in the prior-year quarter), reflecting lower borrowings and lower interest rates.
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Low investing spend / modest capex
Cash used in investing activities for the six months was approximately $6.3M, primarily for property and equipment, indicating limited capex intensity to date.
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Credit facility compliance / liquidity view
Company states it was in compliance with all covenants under the Amended Credit Facility as of March 31, 2026 and 'believes that the cash generated from sales and our existing capital resources will be adequate to meet our liquidity and capital requirements for at least the next 12 months.'
What to watch
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Comparable‑store sales weakness
Comparable‑store sales decreased $95.7M, or 15.4%, driving the quarter's revenue decline (the company attributes the decrease to weaker new and used boat revenue and macro/geopolitical headwinds).
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High short‑term borrowings (Floor Plan)
Short‑term borrowings (which solely consisted of the Floor Plan) totaled approximately $689.9M as of March 31, 2026, with the Floor Plan availability up to $950M.
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Material long‑term debt
Long‑term debt totaled approximately $338.7M as of March 31, 2026, adding to the company's leverage profile.
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Revenue pressure despite margin mix
While gross margin expanded to 34.4%, gross profit still declined to $181.3M (down $8.2M YoY) as revenue fell to $527.4M, indicating margin improvements have not offset volume declines.
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Interest rate sensitivity
A hypothetical 100 basis point increase in interest rates would result in an increase of approximately $10.2M in annual pre-tax interest expense based on balances as of March 31, 2026.
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SG&A and operating expense pressure (six months)
Selling, general and administrative expenses increased $28.5M to $326.0M for the six months ended March 31, 2026 (from $297.5M), pressuring operating results.
Management's outlook
No numeric forward guidance provided in the 10‑Q. Management states it 'believes that the cash generated from sales and our existing capital resources will be adequate to meet our liquidity and capital requirements for at least the next 12 months' and reiterates plans to 'continue our growth through [acquisitions] in appropriate circumstances.' The Amended Credit Facility matures in August 2027 (no quantified FY revenue/EPS targets given in MD&A).
Earlier filings 4
10-K · November 17, 2025
MarineMax describes a strategy of vertical integration and international diversification built on its position as the largest recreational boat and yacht retailer and superyacht services provider. Fiscal 2025 highlights…
10-Q · July 24, 2025
MarineMax reported revenue of $657.2 million for the quarter, down $100.5 million or 13.3% year-over-year, with gross margin compressing to 30.4% and operating results driven negative by a $69.1 million goodwill…
10-Q · April 24, 2025
Revenue improved year-over-year: total revenue for the quarter rose to $631.5 million, driven by an 11% comparable-store sales increase. However, gross margin compressed to 30.0% (from 32.7%) and operating margin…
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