YETI Holdings Inc is a designer, marketer, and distributor of premium products for the outdoor and recreation market sold under the YETI brand... Show more
YETI Holdings, Inc. is a premium outdoor and recreation products company headquartered in Austin, Texas. The company designs, markets, and distributes a portfolio spanning drinkware, hard and soft coolers, bags, cases, storage, and outdoor-living products sold through wholesale, direct-to-consumer e-commerce, Amazon, and company-owned stores.
YETI has built a durable brand around durability, design, and performance, commanding premium pricing in its categories. Investors follow the stock closely because of its brand strength, disciplined capital allocation, expanding international footprint, and its position at the intersection of consumer discretionary demand and product-led innovation.
Over the last 30 days, YETI shares declined approximately 22%, falling from a closing level near $52.51 in early August to roughly $40.82. The stock had touched a 52-week high of $52.68 in early August before the sharp reversal that followed its quarterly report.
The broader quarterly trend was also negative, though less severe. From around $47 at the start of June, the stock has shed roughly 14% through early September. The pattern reflects a run-up into earnings, a steep post-earnings reset, and continued drift lower as investors reassessed near-term growth and cost dynamics.
The dominant catalyst was YETI's second-quarter 2026 results, reported on August 13, 2026. Revenue grew 9% year over year to $483.9 million, and adjusted earnings per share of $0.67 beat the $0.54 consensus. However, the market focused on the quality of the beat rather than its size.
A significant portion of the earnings upside stemmed from a $45.6 million refund tied to International Emergency Economic Powers Act tariffs, contributing roughly $0.40 to reported earnings per share. Excluding that benefit, adjusted operating income declined 7% to $68.2 million, while adjusted SG&A expenses rose 19%, outpacing revenue growth.
Drinkware, YETI's largest category, grew only 2% to $241.4 million, a slowdown from the prior quarter, while management flagged a roughly 600-basis-point drag on U.S. drinkware growth from three trend-driven SKUs. Although coolers and equipment rose 16% and international sales climbed 19%, investors fixated on the softer drinkware trajectory and a second-half setup viewed as lighter than expected. The company raised its adjusted EPS guidance to $2.94–$3.00 but lowered its full-year sales outlook, reinforcing concerns about slowing U.S. consumer demand. Shares fell about 11.7% on the earnings day and continued lower in subsequent sessions.
The multi-month decline reflects a shift in sentiment after a stretch of optimism. Through much of the second quarter, the stock climbed on strength in coolers and equipment, international expansion, and aggressive buybacks, reaching its 52-week high in early August. That momentum reversed once earnings revealed that margin gains and profit growth were partly dependent on a non-recurring tariff refund.
Broader consumer-discretionary pressures also weighed on the stock. Management described an uneven consumer backdrop characterized by value-seeking behavior and macro uncertainty, while input-cost inflation in steel, magnets, resins, fuel, and shipping added margin risk. Together, these factors turned a premium valuation into a liability, prompting a de-rating that extended through the quarter's end.
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Investors are likely to focus on several factors in the months ahead. The company's September 17, 2026 Investor Day is expected to provide detail on international expansion, product strategy, profitability targets, and capital allocation. Drinkware trends will remain central, particularly whether the three SKUs weighing on U.S. growth lap their comparisons by year-end as management anticipates.
Macroeconomic conditions, including tariff policy and input-cost inflation, will also matter, given management's assumption that tariff rates ease toward roughly 20% in the second half. Finally, the durability of consumer demand, continued execution on buybacks, and any analyst estimate revisions following the upgraded earnings guidance will shape sentiment.
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The RSI Oscillator for YETI moved out of oversold territory on September 11, 2026. This could be a sign that the stock is shifting from a downward trend to an upward trend. Traders may want to buy the stock or call options. The A.I.dvisor looked at 30 similar instances when the indicator left oversold territory. In 24 of the 30 cases the stock moved higher. This puts the odds of a move higher at 80%.
The Momentum Indicator moved above the 0 level on September 18, 2026. You may want to consider a long position or call options on YETI as a result. In 65 of 97 past instances where the momentum indicator moved above 0, the stock continued to climb. The odds of a continued upward trend are 67%.
The Moving Average Convergence Divergence (MACD) for YETI just turned positive on September 11, 2026. Looking at past instances where YETI's MACD turned positive, the stock continued to rise in 34 of 50 cases over the following month. The odds of a continued upward trend are 68%.
Following a +3.25% 3-day Advance, the price is estimated to grow further. Considering data from situations where YETI advanced for three days, in 245 of 320 cases, the price rose further within the following month. The odds of a continued upward trend are 77%.
The Stochastic Oscillator may be shifting from an upward trend to a downward trend. In 39 of 55 cases where YETI's Stochastic Oscillator exited the overbought zone, the price fell further within the following month. The odds of a continued downward trend are 71%.
Following a 3-day decline, the stock is projected to fall further. Considering past instances where YETI declined for three days, the price rose further in 50 of 62 cases within the following month. The odds of a continued downward trend are 75%.
YETI broke above its upper Bollinger Band on September 18, 2026. This could be a sign that the stock is set to drop as the stock moves back below the upper band and toward the middle band. You may want to consider selling the stock or exploring put options.
The Aroon Indicator for YETI entered a downward trend on September 21, 2026. This could indicate a strong downward move is ahead for the stock. Traders may want to consider selling the stock or buying put options.
The Tickeron PE Growth Rating for this company is 31 (best 1 - 100 worst), pointing to outstanding earnings growth. The PE Growth rating is based on a comparative analysis of stock PE ratio increase over the last 12 months compared against S&P 500 index constituents.
The Tickeron SMR rating for this company is 38 (best 1 - 100 worst), indicating strong sales and a profitable business model. SMR (Sales, Margin, Return on Equity) rating is based on comparative analysis of weighted Sales, Income Margin and Return on Equity values compared against S&P 500 index constituents. The weighted SMR value is a proprietary formula developed by Tickeron and represents an overall profitability measure for a stock.
The Tickeron Price Growth Rating for this company is 53 (best 1 - 100 worst), indicating steady price growth. YETI’s price grows at a higher rate over the last 12 months as compared to S&P 500 index constituents.
The Tickeron Valuation Rating of 66 (best 1 - 100 worst) indicates that the company is fair valued in the industry. This rating compares market capitalization estimated by our proprietary formula with the current market capitalization. This rating is based on the following metrics, as compared to industry averages: P/B Ratio (5.013) is normal, around the industry mean (21.483). P/E Ratio (18.360) is within average values for comparable stocks, (42.921). Projected Growth (PEG Ratio) (0.210) is also within normal values, averaging (1.404). Dividend Yield (0.000) settles around the average of (0.013) among similar stocks. P/S Ratio (1.633) is also within normal values, averaging (5.558).
The Tickeron Profit vs. Risk Rating rating for this company is 100 (best 1 - 100 worst), indicating that the returns do not compensate for the risks. YETI’s unstable profits reported over time resulted in significant Drawdowns within these last five years. A stable profit reduces stock drawdown and volatility. The average Profit vs. Risk Rating rating for the industry is 94, placing this stock worse than average.
The average fundamental analysis ratings, where 1 is best and 100 is worst, are as follows
a holding company
Industry RecreationalProducts