Polaris Reports Mixed Q1, CEO Touts Competitive Product Portfolio, Cautions On Uncertain Macro Environment
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Polaris Inc. (NYSE:PII) reported Q1 adjusted earnings per share of 23 cents, surpassing analyst expectations of 6 cents, but saw a 20% decline in sales to $1.736 billion, missing forecasts. The company attributes the sales drop to lower volume and net pricing, despite gains in market share across several product lines. Polaris maintains its 2024 outlook, expecting sales to decrease by 5% to 7% and adjusted EPS to fall by 10% to 15%. Shares rose 2.04% to $90.00 in premarket trading.
April 23, 2024 | 12:25 pm
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Polaris Inc. reported higher-than-expected Q1 earnings but missed on sales, maintaining a cautious 2024 outlook with expected declines in sales and EPS. Shares increased 2.04% in premarket trading.
Polaris Inc.'s Q1 earnings beat and the subsequent premarket share price increase suggest a positive short-term impact on the stock. However, the missed sales target and cautious outlook for 2024, indicating expected declines in sales and EPS, could temper investor enthusiasm. The net effect in the short term appears positive, as the earnings beat and share price reaction outweigh concerns about future performance.
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