10-Q · April 28, 2026
Polaris reported Q1 FY2026 sales of $1,658.7 million, up $122.9 million (8.0% YoY) and delivered gross profit of $334.8 million with material gross‑margin expansion versus the year-ago quarter. GAAP results included a…
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Polaris delivered Q2 sales of $2.023 billion, up 9% YoY, and diluted EPS of $1.82 versus a $1.39 loss a year ago, with gross margin expanding 426 bps to 23.6% and operating margin turning positive at 7.4%. Polaris…
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Polaris delivered Q2 sales of $2.023 billion, up 9% YoY, and diluted EPS of $1.82 versus a $1.39 loss a year ago, with gross margin expanding 426 bps to 23.6% and operating margin turning positive at 7.4%. Polaris Powersports, Marine and Aixam & Goupil each grew, but the corporate revenue decline reflects the Indian Motorcycle divestiture. The earnings recovery was materially assisted by a $73.9 million tariff-refund benefit, while six-month free cash flow was negative $163.8 million amid inventory and receivables investment and higher debt.
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.
Where revenue came from
The business segments reported by the company.
Shares of the segments disclosed in this filing, largest first.
Reported figures
- Earnings per share
- $1.82
What stood out
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Revenue returned to growth
Q2 sales increased 9% YoY to $2.023 billion from $1.853 billion and rose 22% sequentially from $1.660 billion in Q1 2026. Growth reflected a 12% volume contribution, 4% product mix/price contribution and 1% currency contribution, partly offset by an 8% divestiture effect.
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Substantial margin recovery
Gross margin expanded 426 bps YoY to 23.6% from 19.4%, while operating margin improved to 7.4% from negative 0.7%. Gross profit rose 33% to $478.3 million, driven by tariff refunds, favorable pricing and mix.
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EPS swung to profit
Diluted EPS improved to $1.82 from a $1.39 loss in Q2 2025 and from a $0.83 loss in Q1 2026. Net income attributable to Polaris was $106.4 million versus a $79.3 million loss a year earlier.
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Powersports led segment growth
Polaris Powersports sales rose 17% to $1.715 billion and gross profit increased 43% to $429.8 million. North American ORV retail excluding youth rose mid-single digits, versus estimated industry growth in the low-single digits.
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Broad-based segment growth
All continuing reportable segments grew: Marine sales increased 16% to $179.5 million and Aixam & Goupil increased 6% to $85.8 million. Segment gross margins also improved to 17.3% in Marine and 28.7% in Aixam & Goupil.
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Liquidity remains available
Cash and cash equivalents increased to $302.1 million from $138.0 million at December 31, 2025. The company reported $931.0 million of revolver availability at June 30 and stated it was in compliance with all debt covenants.
What to watch
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Tariff benefit may not recur
The $73.9 million IEEPA tariff-refund benefit recognized in Q2 cost of sales was a major margin driver; $83.0 million of related tariff receivables remained recorded at June 30. Management says tariff policy remains rapidly evolving and additional tariffs could adversely affect profitability.
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Working capital pressured cash flow
Six-month operating cash flow swung to an outflow of $90.0 million from an inflow of $403.5 million, as inventories rose $169.8 million and receivables rose $53.6 million. Capex was $73.8 million, producing filing-derived six-month free cash flow of negative $163.8 million.
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Leverage and revolver use increased
Financing obligations increased to $1.951 billion from $1.540 billion at year-end, including revolver borrowings of $459.8 million versus $35.4 million. Debt to total capital was 70% at June 30, 2026.
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Marine retail demand remains soft
Marine retail trends remain weak despite shipment-led sales growth: U.S. pontoon retail was down high-single digits and deck-boat retail was down high-twenties percent for the two months ended May 31, 2026.
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No material risk-factor updates
Item 1A reports 0 material changes or additions to risk factors versus the 2025 Form 10-K. Accordingly, the filing introduces no newly designated material risk-factor update.
Management's outlook
The 10-Q provides no numeric sales or EPS outlook. MD&A expects commodities (excluding tariffs) to negatively affect FY2026 gross margin, while currencies and interest rates are expected to positively affect FY2026 net income versus 2025; the filing also states liquidity is sufficient for at least the next 12 months.
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