What's Going On With Harley-Davidson Shares After Q1 Results?
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Harley-Davidson, Inc. (NYSE:HOG) shares dropped after reporting Q1 results, despite beating earnings and sales consensus. Adjusted EPS was $1.72, above the $1.51 consensus, with sales of $1.48 billion surpassing the $1.34 billion expectation. However, HDMC revenue fell by 5% due to reduced motorcycle shipments, contributing to a 3% decrease in consolidated revenue. The company also saw a decline in gross margin and operating income margin, attributed to pricing, sales incentives, lower volume, and increased manufacturing costs. Despite these challenges, Harley-Davidson reported a 6% retail growth in North America and expects flat to down 9% HDMC revenue for FY24, with a narrower operating loss for LiveWire. Shares fell 13.7% to $34.06.

April 25, 2024 | 1:44 pm
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Harley-Davidson's Q1 results exceeded expectations with an EPS of $1.72 and sales of $1.48 billion, but shares fell due to a decrease in motorcycle shipments and margins.
Harley-Davidson's share price drop is directly related to the market's reaction to the mixed Q1 results. While the company beat earnings and sales expectations, the decrease in motorcycle shipments and overall margins likely raised concerns among investors about future profitability and growth, leading to a negative short-term impact on the stock.
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