Why Are Automobile Components Maker Fox Factory's Shares Tumbling Today?
Portfolio Pulse from Lekha Gupta
Fox Factory Holding Corp's shares have fallen by 20% following the release of its Q3 FY23 results, which showed a 19.1% Y/Y decline in net sales to $331.1 million, missing the consensus of $398.3 million. The company's gross margin also contracted to 32.4% due to a shift in product line mix and costs related to maintaining the skilled workforce amid a UAW strike. The company also announced a share repurchase plan for up to $300 million common shares and the acquisition of Marucci Sports, LLC from Compass Diversified Holdings for $572 million.

November 03, 2023 | 1:15 pm
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Compass Diversified Holdings has sold Marucci Sports, LLC to Fox Factory for $572 million.
Compass Diversified Holdings has sold Marucci Sports to Fox Factory, which may impact its stock price.
CONFIDENCE 80
IMPORTANCE 60
RELEVANCE 50
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Fox Factory's shares have fallen following disappointing Q3 FY23 results and a contraction in gross margin. The company has also announced a share repurchase plan and an acquisition, which may impact its stock price.
Fox Factory's shares have fallen due to disappointing Q3 FY23 results and a contraction in gross margin. The company's announcement of a share repurchase plan and an acquisition may also impact its stock price.
CONFIDENCE 90
IMPORTANCE 80
RELEVANCE 100