Off The Hook Yachts to Ring the Closing Bell at the New York Stock Exchange on the Eve of America’s Oldest Boat Show
Rhea-AI Summary
Off The Hook Yachts (NYSE: OTH) will ring the Closing Bell at the New York Stock Exchange on January 20, 2026, marking a public milestone after its November 2025 IPO. The bell-ringing occurs the eve of the New York Boat Show, where Off The Hook will exhibit Jan 21–25, 2026 at Booth #100. The company positions itself as a technology-driven marketplace for pre-owned boats, aiming to scale a historically fragmented marine sector through data-driven execution and national expansion following its listing.
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- Completed IPO in November 2025 and listed on NYSE American as OTH
- Will ring NYSE Closing Bell on January 20, 2026, increasing visibility
- Exhibiting at New York Boat Show Jan 21–25, 2026 at Booth #100 to support expansion
- Technology-driven marketplace positioning to scale pre-owned boat transactions
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News Market Reaction
On the day this news was published, OTH gained 4.33%, reflecting a moderate positive market reaction.
Data tracked by StockTitan Argus on the day of publication.
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No peers with recorded momentum; OTH’s 14.62% move and elevated volume appear stock-specific rather than part of a broader marine-sector swing.
Historical Context
| Date | Event | Sentiment | Move | Catalyst |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 08 | Share repurchase | Positive | +11.9% | Authorized up to <b>$1.0 million</b> share buyback program. |
| Jan 05 | Business update | Positive | +2.0% | Autograph Yacht Group reported substantial Q4 2025 luxury sales momentum. |
| Dec 15 | Earnings results | Positive | +15.2% | Q3 2025 revenue and EBITDA growth plus IPO completion and 2026 guidance. |
| Dec 02 | Conference appearance | Neutral | +1.4% | Announced CEO presentation at NobleCon21 emerging growth conference. |
| Dec 01 | Tax incentive promo | Positive | -0.9% | Highlighted 100% bonus depreciation for qualifying boat purchases through Jan 19, 2026. |
Recent news tied to growth, earnings strength, and capital actions has often coincided with positive price reactions, including multiple double-digit percentage gains following earnings and buyback announcements.
Over the past two months, Off The Hook Yachts has reported several milestones. On Dec 15, Q3 2025 results showed revenue growth and post-IPO guidance, with shares rising 15.19%. A luxury brokerage update on Jan 5 and a $1.0 million share repurchase authorization on Jan 8 saw gains of 2.05% and 11.94%, respectively. Conference participation and a tax-driven demand reminder in early December had smaller, mixed reactions. Today’s NYSE bell-ringing update fits this pattern of visibility and growth-focused news.
Market Pulse Summary
This announcement highlights Off The Hook Yachts’ upcoming NYSE Closing Bell ceremony on January 20, 2026 and its presence at the New York Boat Show from January 21–25, 2026 at Booth 100. It underscores the company’s technology-driven, scale-focused model in a historically fragmented marine market. Investors may track how this increased visibility supports the company’s post-IPO expansion and engagement with dealers, clients, and industry professionals.
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Reflects growing investor confidence in marine sector as Off the Hook brings a technology driven platform to elevate boating from a historically fragmented marketplace into a scalable, data-driven industry
Wilmington, NC, Jan. 16, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Off The Hook YS Inc. (NYSE American: OTH) (“Off the Hook Yachts” or “Off the Hook” or “the Company”), America's largest buyer and seller of pre-owned boats, today announced it will ring the Closing Bell at the New York Stock Exchange on Tuesday, January 20, 2026, following its recent IPO in November 2025 which marked a significant milestone in the Company’s growth as the newest publicly listed marine company to join the exchange.
The bell-ringing will take place on the eve of the New York Boat Show, the oldest boat show in the United States, creating a symbolic connection between Wall Street and one of America’s longest-standing maritime traditions.
“Ringing the Closing Bell at the New York Stock Exchange will mark an important milestone for our company as we celebrate our recent IPO and listing, and I am grateful to our entire organization for what we have built together,” said Jason Ruegg, Founder and President of Off The Hook Yachts. “We are building a technology-driven marketplace that brings scale and efficiency to the marine industry, and we are excited to show how our platform differs from the traditional boat dealership model. Doing so on the eve of the New York Boat Show, the longest-running boat show in the country, will make this moment especially meaningful for our team and for the industry as a whole.”
Off the Hook Yachts’ addition to the New York Stock Exchange reflects growing investor confidence in the marine sector and the Company’s leadership in modernizing how boats and yachts are bought, sold, and traded. Backed by public-market discipline and technology-driven execution, Off the Hook Yachts is helping elevate boating from a historically fragmented marketplace into a scalable, data-driven industry.
As part of its post-IPO national expansion, Off the Hook Yachts will exhibit at the New York Boat Show, meet with clients, marine professionals, and actively network with dealerships to grow its acquisition and brokerage network. The Company will have a strong presence at the show, held January 21–25, 2026, at the Javits Center, where it can be found at Booth #100.
As thousands of marine professionals, dealers, and boating enthusiasts descend on New York for the event, Off the Hook Yachts’ bell-ringing serves as a powerful reminder that boating is not only a lifestyle—it is a growing business with a place at the highest levels of global finance.
About Off The Hook YS Inc.
Founded in 2012, Off The Hook YS Inc., America’s largest buyer and seller of pre-owned boats, is a vertically integrated marine platform transforming how a market of ~1 million used boats and yachts are bought, sold, and financed across the U.S. annually. The Company’s proprietary AI-powered systems and national acquisition model drive unmatched speed, efficiency, and transparency leading to its acquisition of more than
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Forward-Looking Statements
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