NextBoat Inc.'s Autograph Yachts Division Delivers Strong Second Quarter Growth, Driven by Expanding Brokerage Platform and Market Share Gains
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NextBoat (NYSE America:NXB) reports strong second-quarter growth at its Autograph yacht brokerage division, led by higher transaction volume and listings.
Autograph completed 31 yacht deals versus 22 in Q1, nearly doubled total transaction volume, surpassed its first-year $100 million target, and expanded listing inventory and broker headcount.
Positive
- Q2 yacht transactions up 41% QoQ to 31 deals
- Total Q2 transaction volume nearly doubled from Q1’s ~$35 million
- Autograph exceeds first-year $100 million volume goal by over 30%
- Division reaches approximately $132 million total transaction volume since Sept 2025
- Listing inventory grows from about $100 million to about $190 million
- Five new brokers added in quarter; additional Miami office being established
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WILMINGTON, NC / ACCESS Newswire / June 16, 2026 / NextBoat Inc. (NYSE America:NXB) ("NextBoat" or the "Company"), formerly Off The Hook YS Inc. (NYSE America:OTH), today announced strong growth from its Autograph yacht brokerage division reflecting continued growth in transaction volume, gross sales, new listings, and team expansion.
During the second quarter, Autograph facilitated 31 yacht transactions, up from 22 in the first quarter, representing a
Since launching operations in September 2025, Autograph has facilitated approximately
"Our second quarter results demonstrate the strength of our platform, our brokers, and our commitment to innovation within the yacht brokerage industry," said Mike Burke, President of Autograph Yacht Group. "What makes these results particularly meaningful is that we achieved them while building the business from the ground up. We began with no offices, a small team of seven brokers, and limited infrastructure. Today, we have established a scalable platform with multiple offices, experienced support staff, advanced marketing capabilities, and growing market presence."
The Company's brokerage listing inventory has expanded significantly, growing from approximately
The Company has also continued to invest in geographic expansion and talent acquisition. Autograph is currently establishing an additional office in Coconut Grove, Miami, strengthening its coverage across Southeast Florida. During the quarter, the Company added five new brokers and is actively engaged in discussions with an additional five to six top-producing brokers expected to join the platform over the coming months.
About NextBoat Inc.
Founded in 2012, NextBoat Inc., previously known as Off The Hook YS Inc., is a vertically integrated, AI-powered marine marketplace transforming how boats are bought, sold, financed, and serviced across the United States. Through proprietary technology, transaction data, financing capabilities, and a growing national acquisition network, the Company operates across boat brokerage, wholesale inventory acquisition, auctions, financing, and marine services. NextBoat's ecosystem includes Off The Hook Yachts, Autograph Yacht Group, Azure Funding, and proprietary lead-generation platforms. Headquartered in Wilmington, North Carolina, NextBoat is rapidly expanding its national footprint and market share within the
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SOURCE: NextBoat Inc.
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