Malibu Boats launches new towboats: what it means for Malibu Boats stock

Published on 10/06/2026 at 06:21 | Editorial responsibility: Rafael Müller, Editor-in-Chief AD HOC NEWS

Fiscal 2026 net sales reached USD 914.6 million, with USD 73.9 million adjusted EBITDA. For Malibu Boats stock this means a growth test.

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Malibu Boats (ISIN US56117J1007) launched its Run the Sun brand platform with two new towboats, the Wakesetter 26 LSV and 20 VTX, on September 21, 2026, according to MarketScreener. The product launch gives Malibu Boats stock a concrete operating question: can new models support demand while dealers manage inventory?

New models meet soft demand

The Wakesetter 26 LSV leads Malibu's 2027 model-year lineup, while the 20 VTX targets crossover boating. The company is presenting the new platform across its website, dealer showrooms and event activity, according to MarketScreener.

The timing matters because Malibu Boats described fiscal 2026 as a year of continuing soft retail conditions and further dealer inventory reductions. That combination makes model mix and sell-through more important than a product announcement alone.

Fiscal 2026 shows the tradeoff

In fiscal 2026, Malibu Boats reported net sales of USD 914.6 million, gross profit of USD 146.5 million, net income of USD 1.7 million and adjusted EBITDA of USD 73.9 million, according to the company's proxy filing at the SEC. Net sales per unit increased 12.20 percent in the same fiscal year as buyers shifted toward larger and more feature-rich boats.

Cash generation also supported USD 33.9 million of shareholder returns through stock repurchases in fiscal 2026. The contrast is material: revenue and adjusted EBITDA provide scale, while net income of USD 1.7 million shows how thin reported earnings remained.

October dates keep the calendar active

MarketBeat lists Malibu Boats' fiscal 2027 first-quarter results for October 29, 2026, with consensus revenue of USD 256.13 million and consensus earnings per share of USD 0.25. The company also scheduled its annual meeting for November 3, 2026, according to the SEC.

Market reference stays historical

The Lang & Schwarz prior close was EUR 20.30 on October 2, 2026. Malibu Boats had a market capitalization of USD 447.3 million and a 52-week range of USD 22.20 to USD 34.97 as of October 5, 2026.