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1. Company Snapshot

1.a. Company Description

Acushnet Holdings Corp.designs, develops, manufactures, and distributes golf products in the United States, Europe, the Middle East, Africa, Japan, Korea, and internationally.The company operates through four segments: Titleist Golf Balls, Titleist Golf Clubs, Titleist Golf Gear, and FootJoy Golf Wear.


It offers golf balls under the Titleist brand; golf clubs, such as drivers, fairways, hybrids, and irons under the Titleist brand name; wedges under the Vokey Design brand; and putters under the Scotty Cameron brand.The company also provides golf bags, headwear, golf gloves, travel products, head covers, and other golf accessories, as well as offers customization and personalization of products in Titleist golf gear.In addition, it offers golf shoes, gloves, golf outerwear, and men's and women's golf apparels under the FootJoy brand; and ski, golf, and lifestyle apparels under the KJUS brand name.


It sells its products through on-course golf shops and golf specialty retailers, as well as through representatives, other retailers, and online.The company was formerly known as Alexandria Holdings Corp.and changed its name to Acushnet Holdings Corp.


in March 2016.Acushnet Holdings Corp.was founded in 1910 and is headquartered in Fairhaven, Massachusetts.

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1.b. Last Insights on GOLF

Acushnet Holdings Corp.'s recent performance was positively driven by the growing demand for golf trends and strong performance in the leisure and recreation industry. The company's Q3 2025 earnings call highlighted key metrics, including top- and bottom-line numbers, which gave insight into the business's performance. Despite missing earnings estimates, with quarterly earnings of $0.81 per share, the company benefits from a booming golf industry. A decrease in holdings by Yousif Capital Management LLC does not appear to have impacted the stock.

1.c. Company Highlights

2. Acushnet's Q3 Earnings: A Strong Performance Amidst Tariff Headwinds

Acushnet reported a robust third-quarter performance, with worldwide net sales reaching $658 million, a 5% constant currency increase over the previous year. Adjusted EBITDA of $119 million grew by 10%, driven by gains across all segments. The company's gross margin stood at 48.5%, down 50 basis points from the prior year, primarily due to higher tariff costs. Earnings per share (EPS) came in at $0.8, slightly below estimates of $0.85. For the first nine months of 2025, net sales increased 4% to $2.08 billion, while adjusted EBITDA rose 2% to $401 million.

Publication Date: Nov -06

📋 Highlights
  • Strong Global Net Sales Growth:: Q3 net sales reached $658M (5% YoY), with year-to-date sales at $2.08B (4% YoY). Adjusted EBITDA grew 10% in Q3 to $119M and 2% YoY total $401M.
  • Pro V1 and T-Series Success:: Titleist Golf Equipment grew 5% YoY, driven by Pro V1 franchise expansion and new T-Series irons/Vokey SM10 wedges launching in Q3.
  • Gross Margin Pressure from Tariffs:: Q3 gross margin fell 50 bps to 48.5% due to higher tariff costs, though SG&A rose $5M YoY as investments in marketing and growth initiatives intensified.
  • Inventory Management Ahead of Tariffs:: Inventories up 3% YoY, reflecting inventory pull-forward ahead of tariff deadlines and new product launches, with strong sell-through for Pro V1 and clubs.
  • Full-Year Guidance Raised:: Projected 2025 revenue of $2.52B–$2.54B (2.6%–3.4% growth) and adjusted EBITDA of $405M–$415M, with dividend payout of $0.235/share declared for Q4.

Segment Performance

Titleist Golf Equipment grew 5% in both the quarter and year-to-date, driven by the successful launch of new Titleist T-Series irons and limited-edition Vokey SM10 wedges in Q3. The Pro V1 franchise continued to perform well, with David Maher noting that the golf ball business had a strong year, both in terms of sell-in and sell-through, and growth in all regions. As Maher stated, "We've had a good year in clubs as well in terms of both volume and price."

Guidance and Outlook

For the full year 2025, Acushnet expects revenue to be in the range of $2.52 billion to $2.54 billion, representing reported and constant currency growth of 2.6% to 3.4%. Adjusted EBITDA is projected to be between $405 million and $415 million. Analysts estimate next year's revenue growth at 2.3%, indicating a relatively stable outlook.

Valuation Metrics

With a P/E Ratio of 21.29 and an EV/EBITDA of 2181.14, the market appears to be pricing in a certain level of growth and profitability. The Dividend Yield stands at 1.17%, indicating a relatively attractive return for income investors. The Net Debt / EBITDA ratio of 2168.87 suggests a significant debt burden, which may be a concern for investors.

Operational Highlights

The company's strong balance sheet and consistent cash flow generation continue to support its capital allocation strategy, with a focus on investing in the business while returning capital to shareholders through dividends and share repurchases. Inventories were up 3% compared to the previous year's third quarter, reflecting some advancement of inventory ahead of tariff deadlines and the impact of the iron launch.

3. NewsRoom

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Acushnet $GOLF Shares Acquired by Fisher Asset Management LLC

Dec -04

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Amer Sports (NYSE:AS) versus Acushnet (NYSE:GOLF) Head-To-Head Survey

Nov -25

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Bank of New York Mellon Corp Cuts Stock Position in Acushnet $GOLF

Nov -16

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Acushnet Holdings Corp. Announces Pricing of Offering of Senior Notes

Nov -12

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Acushnet Holdings Corp. Announces Offering of Senior Notes

Nov -12

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Acushnet Holdings Corp. (GOLF) Q3 2025 Earnings Call Transcript

Nov -05

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Acushnet (GOLF) Reports Q3 Earnings: What Key Metrics Have to Say

Nov -05

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Acushnet (GOLF) Q3 Earnings Lag Estimates

Nov -05

4. Business Breakdown

4.a. Revenues by Country

4.b. Revenues by Segment

5. Expected revenues mid-term growth (3.11%)

6. Segments

Titleist Golf Balls

Expected Growth: 3.2%

Titleist Golf Balls' 3.2% growth is driven by increasing popularity of golf globally, particularly among millennials and women. Innovation in product design, such as the Pro V1 and AVX models, has enhanced performance and appeal. Strategic partnerships with professional golfers and tournaments, like the PGA Tour, have boosted brand visibility. Additionally, expanding distribution channels and e-commerce platforms have improved accessibility and convenience for consumers.

Titleist Golf Clubs

Expected Growth: 2.8%

Titleist Golf Clubs' 2.8% growth is driven by increasing popularity of golf among millennials, rising disposable income, and strategic partnerships with professional golfers. Additionally, Acushnet's focus on innovation, quality, and customization has led to premium pricing and market share gains.

FootJoy Golf Wear

Expected Growth: 3.5%

FootJoy Golf Wear's 3.5% growth is driven by increasing popularity of golf globally, rising disposable income, and a growing demand for high-quality, comfortable, and stylish golf apparel. Additionally, Acushnet's strong brand reputation, innovative products, and strategic partnerships with professional golfers and tournaments contribute to the segment's growth.

Titleist Golf Gear

Expected Growth: 3.1%

Titleist Golf Gear's 3.1% growth is driven by increasing popularity of golf among millennials, rising disposable income, and strategic partnerships with professional golfers. Additionally, Acushnet's focus on innovation, quality, and customization has led to premium pricing and market share gains in the golf equipment industry.

Other

Expected Growth: 2.5%

Acushnet Holdings Corp.'s 2.5% growth in 'Other' segment is driven by increasing demand for golf balls and gear, particularly in Asia, as well as strategic partnerships and investments in digital platforms, enhancing customer engagement and experience.

7. Detailed Products

Titleist Golf Balls

High-performance golf balls designed for professional and amateur golfers, offering superior distance, accuracy, and control.

FootJoy Golf Shoes

High-quality golf shoes designed for comfort, stability, and style, featuring advanced technology and waterproofing.

Scotty Cameron Putters

Premium putters crafted for precision, feel, and style, featuring advanced materials and designs.

Pinnacle Golf Balls

Affordable golf balls designed for recreational golfers, offering a balance of distance and accuracy.

Kjus Golf Apparel

High-performance golf apparel designed for comfort, flexibility, and style, featuring advanced fabrics and designs.

8. Acushnet Holdings Corp.'s Porter Forces

Forces Ranking

Threat Of Substitutes

The threat of substitutes for Acushnet Holdings Corp. is medium, as there are some alternatives available in the market, but they are not very attractive to customers.

Bargaining Power Of Customers

The bargaining power of customers for Acushnet Holdings Corp. is low, as customers have limited options and the company has a strong brand presence.

Bargaining Power Of Suppliers

The bargaining power of suppliers for Acushnet Holdings Corp. is medium, as the company relies on a few key suppliers, but has some flexibility in its supply chain.

Threat Of New Entrants

The threat of new entrants for Acushnet Holdings Corp. is high, as the golf industry is attractive and there are low barriers to entry.

Intensity Of Rivalry

The intensity of rivalry for Acushnet Holdings Corp. is high, as the golf industry is highly competitive and there are several established players.

9. SWOT Analysis

10. Capital Structure

10.a. Balance Sheet

10.b. Weighted Average Cost of capital

Value
Debt Weight 45.42%
Debt Cost 6.68%
Equity Weight 54.58%
Equity Cost 8.39%
WACC 7.61%
Leverage 83.22%

11. Quality Control: Acushnet Holdings Corp. passed 6 out of 9 key points

12.a Historical Valuation

12.b Price/Earnings Ratio

12.c Margin Valuation

12.d Peers Valuation

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12.e Scoring Insights

12.f DCF BETA

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WACC

Target Price

84.56$

Current Price

84.56$

Potential

-0.00%

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