What is Zacks Research’s Estimate for WGO FY2025 Earnings?

Winnebago Industries, Inc. (NYSE:WGO) – Equities research analysts at Zacks Research decreased their FY2025 earnings per share (EPS) estimates for Winnebago Industries in a note issued to investors on Thursday, January 2nd. Zacks Research analyst R. Department now anticipates that the construction company will post earnings per share of $3.20 for the year, down from their previous forecast of $3.24. The consensus estimate for Winnebago Industries’ current full-year earnings is $3.52 per share. Zacks Research also issued estimates for Winnebago Industries’ Q2 2026 earnings at $0.83 EPS, Q4 2026 earnings at $1.53 EPS and FY2026 earnings at $4.56 EPS.

Winnebago Industries (NYSE:WGO) last released its quarterly earnings data on Friday, December 20th. The construction company reported ($0.03) earnings per share for the quarter, missing the consensus estimate of $0.20 by ($0.23). The company had revenue of $625.60 million during the quarter, compared to the consensus estimate of $672.23 million. Winnebago Industries had a net margin of 0.44% and a return on equity of 7.97%. The business’s revenue was down 18.0% compared to the same quarter last year. During the same quarter in the prior year, the firm earned $1.06 EPS.

A number of other brokerages have also commented on WGO. Benchmark reaffirmed a “buy” rating and issued a $70.00 target price on shares of Winnebago Industries in a research report on Monday, December 23rd. Northcoast Research raised Winnebago Industries from a “neutral” rating to a “buy” rating and set a $75.00 target price on the stock in a research report on Monday, November 11th. StockNews.com cut Winnebago Industries from a “hold” rating to a “sell” rating in a report on Tuesday, October 29th. BMO Capital Markets decreased their price target on shares of Winnebago Industries from $75.00 to $70.00 and set an “outperform” rating for the company in a research note on Thursday, October 24th. Finally, DA Davidson dropped their price objective on shares of Winnebago Industries from $55.00 to $54.00 and set a “neutral” rating on the stock in a research note on Tuesday, December 24th. One equities research analyst has rated the stock with a sell rating, two have issued a hold rating and six have given a buy rating to the stock. According to data from MarketBeat.com, Winnebago Industries currently has an average rating of “Moderate Buy” and an average target price of $65.63.

Winnebago Industries Price Performance

Shares of NYSE WGO opened at $47.69 on Monday. The firm has a market capitalization of $1.35 billion, a P/E ratio of 158.97 and a beta of 1.62. The firm’s 50-day moving average price is $55.49 and its 200-day moving average price is $56.48. The company has a current ratio of 2.44, a quick ratio of 1.36 and a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.50. Winnebago Industries has a 1-year low of $45.44 and a 1-year high of $74.10.

Winnebago Industries Announces Dividend

The company also recently announced a quarterly dividend, which will be paid on Wednesday, January 29th. Stockholders of record on Wednesday, January 15th will be issued a $0.34 dividend. The ex-dividend date of this dividend is Wednesday, January 15th. This represents a $1.36 annualized dividend and a dividend yield of 2.85%. Winnebago Industries’s dividend payout ratio is currently -206.06%.

Insider Activity at Winnebago Industries

In related news, SVP Bret A. Woodson sold 12,187 shares of the stock in a transaction that occurred on Friday, November 1st. The stock was sold at an average price of $56.64, for a total transaction of $690,271.68. Following the completion of the sale, the senior vice president now directly owns 23,728 shares of the company’s stock, valued at approximately $1,343,953.92. This trade represents a 33.93 % decrease in their ownership of the stock. The sale was disclosed in a legal filing with the SEC, which can be accessed through this link. Also, CEO Michael J. Happe acquired 2,500 shares of the business’s stock in a transaction on Tuesday, October 29th. The stock was acquired at an average cost of $55.52 per share, for a total transaction of $138,800.00. Following the transaction, the chief executive officer now owns 285,953 shares of the company’s stock, valued at approximately $15,876,110.56. The trade was a 0.88 % increase in their position. The disclosure for this purchase can be found here. 4.63% of the stock is owned by insiders.

Hedge Funds Weigh In On Winnebago Industries

Institutional investors have recently added to or reduced their stakes in the stock. GAMMA Investing LLC boosted its stake in Winnebago Industries by 222.5% in the third quarter. GAMMA Investing LLC now owns 458 shares of the construction company’s stock valued at $27,000 after acquiring an additional 316 shares during the last quarter. Sound Income Strategies LLC raised its holdings in shares of Winnebago Industries by 69.1% in the 3rd quarter. Sound Income Strategies LLC now owns 700 shares of the construction company’s stock worth $41,000 after purchasing an additional 286 shares during the period. Quarry LP lifted its stake in Winnebago Industries by 4,038.1% in the third quarter. Quarry LP now owns 869 shares of the construction company’s stock valued at $50,000 after purchasing an additional 848 shares during the last quarter. DekaBank Deutsche Girozentrale grew its holdings in Winnebago Industries by 196.6% during the third quarter. DekaBank Deutsche Girozentrale now owns 1,492 shares of the construction company’s stock valued at $86,000 after purchasing an additional 989 shares during the period. Finally, Headlands Technologies LLC bought a new position in Winnebago Industries during the second quarter valued at $110,000.

Winnebago Industries Company Profile

Winnebago Industries, Inc manufactures and sells recreation vehicles and marine products primarily for use in leisure travel and outdoor recreation activities. The company operates through three segments: Towable RV, Motorhome RV, and Marine. It provides towable products that are non-motorized vehicles to be towed by automobiles, pickup trucks, SUVs, or vans for use as temporary living quarters for recreational travel, such as conventional travel trailers, fifth wheels, folding camper trailers, and truck campers under the Winnebago and Grand Design brand names.