Harley Davidson Stock Price, News & Analysis

Harley-Davidson (NYSE: HOG) reported challenging fourth quarter and full year 2024 results, impacted by cyclical headwinds and high interest rates affecting consumer confidence. The company delivered full-year diluted EPS of $3.44, down 29% from 2023, with revenue declining 11% to $5.19 billion.

Notable metrics include HDMC operating income of $278 million with a 6.7% margin, and global motorcycle shipments down 17% to 148,862 units. Despite challenges, North American retail sales of Touring, Trike, and CVO were up more than 8%, and dealer inventory levels decreased by 4%.

For 2025, Harley-Davidson expects HDMC revenue to be flat to down 5%, with operating income margin of 7.0-8.0%. The company forecasts LiveWire electric motorcycle unit sales of 1,000-1,500 units with an operating loss of $70-80 million.

Harley-Davidson (NYSE:HOG) has unveiled its 2025 motorcycle lineup, introducing two new models: the Street Glide® Ultra, a fully equipped long-haul touring model, and the Pan America® 1250 ST adventure sport motorcycle. The company has also significantly refreshed six Cruiser models with new technology and performance features, including the Low Rider® S, Low Rider® ST, Breakout®, Heritage Classic, Fat Boy®, and Street Bob®.

Each Cruiser model features a new Milwaukee-Eight® 117 powertrain and utilizes the Harley-Davidson® Softail® chassis. The Sportster® S model receives updated suspension with a 60% increase in rear wheel travel. Additionally, the company introduced four -production Custom Vehicle Operation™ (CVO™) models, including the CVO™ Street Glide®, CVO™ Road Glide®, CVO™ Road Glide® ST, and CVO™ Pan America® model.

Harley-Davidson (NYSE: HOG) has announced it will release its fourth quarter and year-end 2024 financial results before market hours on Wednesday, February 5, 2025. The company will host a public audio webcast from 8-9 a.m. CST, where senior management will discuss financial results, business developments, and outlook updates.

Participants are advised to register at least 10 minutes before the start time and can access the supporting slide presentation through the investor relations website. A replay will be available approximately two hours after the call ends. The webcast will provide stakeholders with comprehensive insights into the performance of both Harley-Davidson Motor Company and Harley-Davidson Financial Services.

Harley-Davidson (NYSE:HOG) has announced headliners for its 2025 Homecoming® Festival, featuring Chris Stapleton and Hank Williams Jr. performing at Veterans Park in Milwaukee on July 11-12, 2025. The festival celebrates music, moto-culture, and H-D's hometown with events across multiple venues including the Harley-Davidson Museum, H-D Headquarters, and local dealerships.

Ticket sales begin January 17, 2025, at 10am CT, with presale access starting at 9am CT. The event offers various ticket options including 2-Day and 1-Day General Admission, GA+, and VIP packages. The festival, running July 10-13, will feature additional performers to be announced later, along with entertainment, local food, and beverages at Veterans Park.

Harley-Davidson (NYSE:HOG) has announced the promotion of Jonathan Root to the position of President, Commercial, effective January 27, 2025, while maintaining his current role as Chief Financial Officer. In his expanded role, Root will oversee global commercial operations while continuing to lead the finance organization, reporting to CEO Jochen Zeitz.

Root, who was appointed CFO in June 2023, previously served as Senior Vice President at Harley-Davidson Financial Services (HDFS), where he held multiple leadership positions including President of Eaglemark Savings Bank and Harley-Davidson Insurance. He joined HDFS in 2011 and holds an MBA from the University of Detroit Mercy and a Bachelor of Science in Corporate Finance from Wayne State University.

Harley-Davidson (NYSE: HOG) has announced a quarterly cash dividend of $0.1725 per share for Q4 2024. The dividend will be paid on December 23, 2024, to shareholders recorded as of December 10, 2024. The announcement comes from the company's Board of Directors, affecting both the motorcycle manufacturing division and financial services segment.

Harley-Davidson (NYSE: HOG) reported Q3 2024 results with significant declines across key metrics. The company delivered diluted EPS of $0.91, down 34% year-over-year, while consolidated revenue decreased 26% to $1.15 billion. Operating income fell 49% to $106 million. Global motorcycle shipments dropped 39%, with retail sales down 13% globally and 10% in North America. HDMC revenue declined 32%, though HDFS saw positive performance with operating income up 29%. Due to challenging market conditions, the company lowered its full-year 2024 outlook, now expecting HDMC revenue to decline 14-16% compared to 2023.

Harley-Davidson, Inc. (NYSE: HOG) has announced it will release its third quarter 2024 financial results on Thursday, October 24, 2024, before market hours. The company will host a public audio webcast from 8-9 a.m. CDT where senior management will discuss financial results, business developments, and updates to the company's outlook. A supporting slide presentation will be available prior to the webcast.

Participants are advised to log-on and register at least 10 minutes before the start time. The slide presentation can be accessed at the Harley-Davidson investor relations website. A replay of the audio webcast will be available approximately two hours after the call concludes.

Harley-Davidson (NYSE: HOG) has announced a cash dividend of $0.1725 per share for the third quarter of 2024. The dividend will be payable on September 27, 2024 to shareholders of record as of September 16, 2024. This decision was approved by the company's Board of Directors, demonstrating Harley-Davidson's commitment to returning value to its shareholders. The announcement affects both Harley-Davidson Motor Company and Harley-Davidson Financial Services, which are subsidiaries of the parent company, Harley-Davidson.