MarineMax Reports Fiscal 2024 Fourth Quarter and Full Year Results

Rhea-AI Summary

MarineMax (NYSE: HZO) reported fiscal 2024 fourth quarter revenue of $563.1 million, down 5% year-over-year, impacted by Hurricane Helene. Q4 gross margin remained stable at 34.3%, while net income was $4.0 million with diluted EPS of $0.17. For the full fiscal year 2024, revenue reached $2.43 billion with a 1% same-store sales increase despite challenging industry conditions. The company maintained strong margins through higher-margin businesses including marinas and superyacht services. For fiscal 2025, MarineMax projects Adjusted net income between $1.80 to $2.80 per diluted share and Adjusted EBITDA ranging from $150 million to $180 million.

Positive

• Maintained strong gross margin of 34.3% despite lower boat margins
• Full year same-store sales increased 1% in challenging market
• Successfully expanded higher-margin business segments
• Implemented strategic cost-cutting measures
• Reduced Adjusted SG&A by $5.1 million (3%) year-over-year

Negative

• Q4 revenue decreased 5% to $563.1 million
• Q4 net income declined to $4.0 million from $15.1 million YoY
• Interest expense increased to 3.2% of revenue from 2.7%
• Hurricane damage impacted operations and sales
• Higher borrowings due to increased inventory

Insights

Financial Analyst

MarineMax's Q4 FY2024 results reveal significant challenges, with revenue declining 5% to $563.1 million. The impact of Hurricanes Helene and Milton severely disrupted operations, particularly affecting boat sales due to insurance market closures. Despite headwinds, the company maintained a robust gross margin of 34.3%, highlighting successful diversification into higher-margin businesses.

The 1% annual same-store sales growth amid industry-wide declines demonstrates resilience, though Q4 net income dropped to $4.0 million ($0.17 EPS) from $15.1 million year-over-year. Rising interest expenses and inventory levels present concerns, while FY2025 guidance of $1.80-$2.80 adjusted EPS reflects continued uncertainty.

Strategic cost-cutting initiatives and focus on higher-margin segments provide some optimism, but weather-related disruptions and broader industry challenges suggest a cautious outlook.

Insurance Risk Analyst

The impact of Hurricanes Helene and Milton on MarineMax's operations highlights significant operational vulnerabilities in coastal locations. The closure of boat and yacht insurance markets during Hurricane Helene directly impacted sales, while property damage to facilities, particularly in Sarasota, creates ongoing operational challenges.

The company's ability to maintain operations despite these severe weather events demonstrates robust disaster response protocols, but recurring hurricane exposure poses a material risk to future performance. Insurance-related disruptions affecting sales timing and potential premium increases could pressure margins. The need for continued facility repairs and potential future weather events should be factored into risk assessments.

~ September Quarter Revenue of $563.1 Million, Down 5% Year-over-Year, Reflecting Impact of Hurricane Helene ~

~ September Quarter Gross Margin of 34.3% Illustrating Strong Contributions from Higher-Margin Businesses ~

~ Annual Same-Store Sales Growth of 1% Despite Challenging Industry Retail Environment ~

~ Company Provides FY 2025 Guidance ~

~ Earnings Conference Call at 10:00 a.m. ET Today ~

OLDSMAR, Fla.--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- MarineMax, Inc. (NYSE: HZO) (“MarineMax” or the “Company”), the world’s largest recreational boat, yacht and superyacht services company, today announced results for its fiscal 2024 fourth quarter and full year ended September 30, 2024.

Fiscal 2024 Fourth Quarter Summary

• September quarter revenue of $563.1 million
• Same-store sales decrease of 5%, reflecting impact of Hurricane Helene
• Gross profit margin of 34.3%
• Net income of $4.0 million, or diluted EPS of $0.17; Adjusted diluted EPS¹ of $0.24
• Adjusted EBITDA¹ of $33.5 million

Fiscal 2024 Full Year Summary

• Revenue of $2.43 billion
• Same-store sales increase of 1%
• Gross profit margin of 33.0%
• Net income of $38.1 million, or diluted EPS of $1.65; Adjusted diluted EPS¹ of $2.13
• Adjusted EBITDA¹ of $160.2 million

CEO & President Commentary

“Resilient is the word that captures the spirit of our team members, who have shown extraordinary dedication and perseverance in the face of the devastating storms that hit Florida and the southeast over the past month,” said Brett McGill, Chief Executive Officer and President of MarineMax. “Hurricanes Helene and Milton have caused significant damage across the region. Our team members have been at the forefront, ensuring that our operations continue and that we provide essential support to our customers. We are incredibly proud of their efforts and dedication during this challenging time. We are committed to supporting the affected areas with assistance throughout this journey. It is encouraging to see the progress that has already occurred in such a short period of time.

“As previously disclosed, the effects of Hurricane Helene significantly impacted our fourth-quarter results, causing damage and disruption to a number of our locations along the west coast of Florida. Hurricane Milton has exacerbated the damage,” McGill said. “Despite their personal challenges in the wake of these storms, our team has been assisting customers while simultaneously reopening our stores. Our Sarasota location, which sustained significant damage from Hurricane Milton, also is open and operating except for the marina, which requires additional repairs.

“From an operational perspective, we performed well in light of what has proven to be one of the more challenging years for our industry,” McGill said. “With sizable month-over-month industrywide declines in unit sales, our ability to generate annual same-store sales growth in fiscal 2024 is a testament to the success of our long-term strategy.

“Our fourth-quarter performance, in particular, highlights the progress we have made to strengthen our financial profile by building a meaningful presence in higher-margin businesses, including marinas, storage facilities, and superyacht services,” McGill said. “Our ability to maintain a gross margin above 34% despite boat margins being at or below pre-pandemic levels, along with a 5% decrease in fourth-quarter sales, speaks to the success of that effort.

“As part of our long-term improvement plan, we implemented further strategic cost-cutting actions during the fourth quarter, including consolidating certain retail locations,” McGill said. “Expense reduction remains a focus in fiscal 2025, with the goal of driving improved operating leverage.”

Fiscal 2024 Fourth Quarter Results

Revenue in the fiscal 2024 fourth quarter decreased 5% to $563.1 million from $594.6 million in the comparable period of fiscal 2023, primarily reflecting lower boat sales due to the closure of boat and yacht insurance markets as Hurricane Helene approached Florida. As a result, revenue on a comparable same-store basis decreased 5% from the prior-year period, versus 8% last year.

Gross profit decreased 5% to $193.2 million in the fourth quarter of fiscal 2024 from $203.7 million in the prior-year period. Despite lower boat margins and revenue in the fourth quarter of fiscal 2024, gross profit margin remained consistent with the prior-year period at 34.3%, driven by the increased contribution of higher-margin businesses including finance and insurance, marinas and the Company’s Superyacht Division.

Selling, general, and administrative (SG&A) expenses totaled $166.4 million, or 29.5% of revenue, in the fourth quarter of fiscal 2024, compared with $169.4 million, or 28.5% of revenue, for the comparable period of fiscal 2023. Excluding transaction costs, changes in contingent consideration, weather events, and other items, Adjusted SG&A² in the fourth quarter of fiscal 2024 decreased by approximately $5.1 million, or 3%, from the same period in fiscal 2023. Adjusted SG&A² in the 2024 period was $163.5 million, or 29.0% of revenue.

Interest expense was $17.9 million, or 3.2% of revenue in the fourth quarter, compared with $15.8 million, or 2.7% of revenue in the prior-year period, reflecting higher borrowings due primarily to increased inventory compared with the fourth quarter of fiscal 2023.

Income tax provision increased year-over-year primarily due to non-cash tax expenses related to equity compensation that vested in the fourth quarter as well as increased taxes on foreign earnings.

Net income in the fiscal 2024 fourth quarter was $4.0 million, or $0.17 per diluted share, compared with net income of $15.1 million, or $0.67 per diluted share, in the same period last year. Adjusted net income¹ in the fourth quarter of fiscal 2024 was $5.5 million, or $0.24 per diluted share, compared with $15.8 million, or $0.69 per diluted share, in the prior-year period. Adjusted EBITDA¹ for the quarter ended September 30, 2024, was $33.5 million, compared with $42.6 million for the comparable period of fiscal 2023.

Fiscal 2025 Guidance

Based on a preliminary assessment of damage from Hurricanes Helene and Milton, current business conditions, retail trends and other factors, the Company expects fiscal year 2025 Adjusted net income^1,3 in the range of $1.80 to $2.80 per diluted share, and fiscal year 2025 Adjusted EBITDA^1,3 in the range of $150 million to $180 million. These expectations do not consider or give effect for, among other things, material acquisitions that may be completed by the Company during fiscal 2025 or other unforeseen events, including changes in global economic conditions.

Conference Call Information

MarineMax will discuss its fiscal 2024 fourth-quarter and year-end financial results on a conference call starting at 10:00 a.m. ET today. The conference call can be accessed via the “Investors” section of the Company's website: www.marinemax.com, or by dialing 877-407-0789 (U.S. and Canada) or 201-689-8562 (International). An online replay will be available within one hour of the conclusion of the call and will be archived on the website for one year.

About MarineMax

As the world’s largest lifestyle retailer of recreational boats and yachts, as well as yacht concierge and superyacht services, MarineMax (NYSE: HZO) is United by Water. We have over 120 locations worldwide, including over 75 dealerships and 65 marina and storage facilities. Our integrated business includes IGY Marinas, which operates luxury marinas in yachting and sport fishing destinations around the world; Fraser Yachts Group and Northrop & Johnson, leading superyacht brokerage and luxury yacht services companies; Cruisers Yachts, one of the world’s premier manufacturers of premium sport yachts and motor yachts; and Intrepid Powerboats, a premier manufacturer of powerboats. To enhance and simplify the customer experience, we provide financing and insurance services as well as leading digital technology products that connect boaters to a network of preferred marinas, dealers, and marine professionals through Boatyard and Boatzon. In addition, we operate MarineMax Vacations in Tortola, British Virgin Islands, which offers our charter vacation guests the luxury boating adventures of a lifetime. Land comprises 29% of the earth’s surface. We’re focused on the other 71%. Learn more at www.marinemax.com.

Forward-Looking Statement

Certain statements in this press release are forward-looking as defined in the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. Such forward-looking statements include the timing of an assessment of the damage caused by Hurricanes Helene and Milton and the return to normal operations of the Company’s locations; the timing of and potential outcome of the Company’s long-term improvement plan; the estimated impact resulting from the Company’s cost-reduction initiatives; and the Company’s fiscal 2025 Adjusted net income per diluted share and Adjusted EBITDA guidance. These statements are based on current expectations, forecasts, risks, uncertainties, and assumptions that may cause actual results to differ materially from expectations as of the date of this release. These risks, assumptions, and uncertainties include the Company’s abilities to reduce inventory, manage expenses and accomplish its goals and strategies, the quality of the new product offerings from the Company’s manufacturing partners, the performance and integration of the recently acquired businesses, general economic conditions, as well as those within the Company's industry, the liquidity and strength of our bank group partners, the level of consumer spending, and numerous other factors identified in the Company’s Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended September 30, 2023 and other filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission. The Company disclaims any intention or obligation to update or revise any forward-looking statements, whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise.

MarineMax, Inc. and Subsidiaries Condensed Consolidated Statements of Operations (Amounts in thousands, except share and per share data) (Unaudited)
		Three Months Ended								Fiscal Year Ended
		September 30,								September 30,
		2024				2023				2024				2023
Revenue		$	563,122			$	594,595			$	2,431,008			$	2,394,706
Cost of sales			369,927				390,880				1,629,812				1,559,377
Gross profit			193,195				203,715				801,196				835,329
Selling, general, and administrative expenses			166,396				169,399				672,970				634,527
Income from operations			26,799				34,316				128,226				200,802
Interest expense			17,927				15,805				73,895				53,367
Income before income tax provision			8,872				18,511				54,331				147,435
Income tax provision			4,141				3,272				15,593				37,957
Net income			4,731				15,239				38,738				109,478
Less: Net income attributable to non-controlling interests			732				98				672				196
Net income attributable to MarineMax, Inc.		$	3,999			$	15,141			$	38,066			$	109,282
Basic net income per common share		$	0.18			$	0.69			$	1.71			$	5.00
Diluted net income per common share		$	0.17			$	0.67			$	1.65			$	4.87
Weighted average number of common shares used in computing net income per common share:
Basic			22,322,097				21,914,961				22,271,580				21,852,425
Diluted			23,199,765				22,753,029				23,014,208				22,429,381

MarineMax, Inc. and Subsidiaries Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets (Amounts in thousands) (Unaudited)
		September 30,				September 30,
		2024				2023
ASSETS
CURRENT ASSETS:
Cash and cash equivalents		$	224,326			$	201,456
Accounts receivable, net			106,409				85,780
Inventories			906,641				812,830
Prepaid expenses and other current assets			35,835				23,110
Total current assets			1,273,211				1,123,176
Property and equipment, net			532,766				527,552
Operating lease right-of-use assets, net			136,599				138,785
Goodwill			592,293				559,820
Other intangible assets, net			37,458				39,713
Other long-term assets			32,741				32,259
Total assets		$	2,605,068			$	2,421,305
LIABILITIES AND SHAREHOLDERS’ EQUITY
CURRENT LIABILITIES:
Accounts payable		$	54,481			$	71,706
Contract liabilities (customer deposits)			64,845				81,700
Accrued expenses			197,295				112,746
Short-term borrowings			708,994				537,060
Current maturities on long-term debt			33,766				33,767
Current operating lease liabilities			9,762				10,070
Total current liabilities			1,069,143				847,049
Long-term debt, net of current maturities			355,906				389,231
Noncurrent operating lease liabilities			124,525				123,789
Deferred tax liabilities, net			60,317				56,927
Other long-term liabilities			8,928				85,892
Total liabilities			1,618,819				1,502,888
SHAREHOLDERS' EQUITY:
Preferred stock			—				—
Common stock			30				29
Additional paid-in capital			343,911				323,218
Accumulated other comprehensive income			4,636				1,303
Retained earnings			778,015				739,949
Treasury stock			(150,797	)			(148,656	)
Total shareholders’ equity attributable to MarineMax, Inc.			975,795				915,843
Non-controlling interests			10,454				2,574
Total shareholders’ equity			986,249				918,417
Total liabilities and shareholders’ equity		$	2,605,068			$	2,421,305

MarineMax, Inc. and Subsidiaries Segment Financial Information (Amounts in thousands) (Unaudited)
		Three Months Ended								Fiscal Year Ended
		September 30,								September 30,
		2024				2023				2024				2023
Revenue:
Retail Operations		$	562,508			$	587,313			$	2,417,941			$	2,294,362
Product Manufacturing			30,381				57,330				154,753				222,289
Elimination of intersegment revenue			(29,767	)			(50,048	)			(141,686	)			(121,945	)
Revenue		$	563,122			$	594,595			$	2,431,008			$	2,394,706
Income from operations:
Retail Operations		$	28,659			$	33,973			$	122,863			$	192,487
Product Manufacturing			(2,077	)			5,585				431				23,420
Intersegment adjustments			217				(5,242	)			4,932				(15,105	)
Income from operations		$	26,799			$	34,316			$	128,226			$	200,802

MarineMax, Inc. and Subsidiaries Supplemental Financial Information (Amounts in thousands, except share and per share data) (Unaudited)
		Three Months Ended								Fiscal Year Ended
		September 30,								September 30,
		2024				2023				2024				2023
Net income attributable to MarineMax, Inc.		$	3,999			$	15,141			$	38,066			$	109,282
Transaction and other costs (1)			724				84				5,074				6,311
Intangible amortization (2)			1,428				2,032				6,020				7,555
Change in fair value of contingent consideration (3)			(5,422	)			(1,069	)			(3,030	)			2,372
Weather expenses (recoveries)			4,708				(290	)			4,850				(933	)
Gain on acquisition of equity investment (4)			—				—				—				(5,129	)
Restructuring expense (5)			1,445				—				2,556				—
Tax adjustments for items noted above (6)			(1,346	)			(134	)			(4,440	)			(2,615	)
Adjusted net income attributable to MarineMax, Inc.		$	5,536			$	15,764			$	49,096			$	116,843
Diluted net income per common share		$	0.17			$	0.67			$	1.65			$	4.87
Transaction and other costs (1)			0.03				—				0.22				0.28
Intangible amortization (2)			0.06				0.09				0.26				0.34
Change in fair value of contingent consideration (3)			(0.22	)			(0.05	)			(0.13	)			0.11
Weather expenses (recoveries)			0.20				(0.01	)			0.21				(0.04	)
Gain on acquisition of equity investment (4)			—				—				—				(0.23	)
Restructuring expense (5)			0.06				—				0.11				—
Tax adjustments for items noted above (6)			(0.06	)			(0.01	)			(0.19	)			(0.12	)
Adjusted diluted net income per common share		$	0.24			$	0.69			$	2.13			$	5.21
(1) Transaction and other costs relate to acquisition transaction, integration, and other costs in the period.
(2) Represents amortization expense for acquisition-related intangible assets.
(3) Represents (gains) expenses to record contingent consideration liabilities at fair value.
(4) Represents gain on a previously held equity investment upon acquisition of the entire business.
(5) Represents expenses incurred as a result of restructuring and store closings.
(6) Adjustments for taxes for items are calculated based on the effective tax rate for each respective period presented.

		Three Months Ended								Fiscal Year Ended
		September 30,								September 30,
		2024				2023				2024				2023
Net income attributable to MarineMax, Inc.		$	3,999			$	15,141			$	38,066			$	109,282
Interest expense (excluding floor plan)			7,345				7,807				30,131				28,477
Income tax provision			4,141				3,272				15,593				37,957
Depreciation and amortization			11,399				10,799				44,487				41,032
Stock-based compensation expense			6,479				5,954				23,961				21,657
Transaction and other costs			724				84				5,074				6,311
Gain on acquisition of equity investment			—				—				—				(5,129	)
Change in fair value of contingent consideration			(5,422	)			(1,069	)			(3,030	)			2,372
Restructuring expense			1,445				—				2,556				—
Weather expenses (recoveries)			4,708				(290	)			4,850				(933	)
Foreign currency			(1,277	)			875				(1,512	)			(1,575	)
Adjusted EBITDA		$	33,541			$	42,573			$	160,176			$	239,451

Non-GAAP Financial Measures

This press release, along with the above Supplemental Financial Information table, contains “Adjusted net income”, “Adjusted diluted EPS”, “Adjusted Earnings Before Interest, Taxes, Depreciation and Amortization” (“Adjusted EBITDA”) and “Adjusted SG&A”, which are non-GAAP financial measures as defined under applicable securities legislation. In determining these measures, the Company excludes certain items which are otherwise included in determining the comparable GAAP financial measures. The Company believes these non-GAAP financial measures are key performance indicators that improve the period-to-period comparability of the Company’s results and provide investors with more insight into, and an additional tool to understand and assess, the performance of the Company's ongoing core business operations. Investors and other readers are encouraged to review the related GAAP financial measures and the above reconciliation and should consider these non-GAAP financial measures as a supplement to, and not as a substitute for or as a superior measure to, measures of financial performance prepared in accordance with GAAP.

In addition, we have not reconciled our fiscal year 2025 Adjusted earnings and Adjusted EBITDA guidance to net income (the corresponding GAAP measure for each), which is not accessible on a forward-looking basis due to the high variability and difficulty in making accurate forecasts and projections, particularly with respect to acquisition contingent consideration, acquisition costs, and other costs. Acquisition contingent consideration and transaction costs, which are likely to be significant to the calculation of net income, are affected by the integration and post-acquisition performance of our acquirees, which is difficult to predict and subject to change. Accordingly, reconciliations of forward-looking Adjusted earnings and Adjusted EBITDA are not available without unreasonable effort.

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¹ This is a non-GAAP measure. See below for an explanation and quantitative reconciliation of each non-GAAP financial measure.
² This is a non-GAAP measure. Adjusted SG&A represents SG&A adjusted for transaction and other costs, intangible amortization, change in fair value of contingent consideration, weather events, and restructuring expense. See below in the Adjusted diluted EPS table for the excluded amounts for both periods.
³ See “Non-GAAP Financial Measures” below for a discussion of why reconciliations of forward-looking Adjusted net income and Adjusted EBITDA are not available without unreasonable effort.

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FAQ

What was MarineMax (HZO) revenue for Q4 2024?

MarineMax reported Q4 2024 revenue of $563.1 million, down 5% from $594.6 million in Q4 2023.

How did Hurricane Helene affect MarineMax (HZO) Q4 2024 performance?

Hurricane Helene significantly impacted Q4 results by causing damage to locations along Florida's west coast and disrupting boat sales due to closure of boat and yacht insurance markets.

What is MarineMax's (HZO) earnings guidance for fiscal 2025?

MarineMax expects fiscal 2025 Adjusted net income between $1.80 to $2.80 per diluted share and Adjusted EBITDA between $150 million to $180 million.

What was MarineMax's (HZO) gross margin in Q4 2024?

MarineMax maintained a gross margin of 34.3% in Q4 2024, consistent with the prior-year period.