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THOR INDUSTRIES ANNOUNCES FISCAL 2026 THIRD QUARTER RESULTS

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THOR Industries (NYSE:THO) reported fiscal 2026 Q3 net sales of $2.78 billion, down 3.9% year over year, with net income of $97.2 million and diluted EPS of $1.86, both significantly lower than the prior-year quarter.

Segment results were mixed: North American Towables saw steep declines, while North American Motorized net sales grew 7.7% and European net sales rose 11.8%. THOR repurchased $50.5 million of shares and paid $27.1 million in dividends. Full-year EPS guidance was reduced to $3.30–$3.80, though net sales guidance of $9.0–$9.5 billion was maintained.

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Positive

  • Nine-month net sales up 3.4% to $7.30 billion
  • Nine-month diluted EPS up 4.0% to $2.59
  • North American Motorized Q3 net sales up 7.7% to $717.7 million
  • European Q3 net sales up 11.8% to $987.6 million
  • Q3 EBITDA of $209.1 million; nine-month EBITDA up 5.3% to $411.9 million
  • Returned $77.6 million to shareholders via $50.5 million buybacks and $27.1 million dividends in Q3

Negative

  • Q3 net sales down 3.9%; net income down 28.1%; EPS down 26.5%
  • Consolidated Q3 gross margin fell 250 bps to 12.8%
  • North American Towables Q3 net sales down 24.6%; backlog down 39.1%
  • North American Towables Q3 gross margin down 470 bps to 10.2%
  • European Q3 gross margin down 180 bps to 14.4%
  • Fiscal 2026 EPS guidance cut to $3.30–$3.80 from $3.75–$4.25

News Market Reaction – THO

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+2.86% News Effect
-6.2% Trough in 36 min
+$113M Valuation Impact
$4.08B Market Cap
0.0x Rel. Volume

On the day this news was published, THO gained 2.86%, reflecting a moderate positive market reaction. Argus tracked a trough of -6.2% from its starting point during tracking. Our momentum scanner triggered 7 alerts that day, indicating moderate trading interest and price volatility. This price movement added approximately $113M to the company's valuation, bringing the market cap to $4.08B at that time.

Data tracked by StockTitan Argus on the day of publication.

Key Figures

Q3 2026 Net Sales: $2,781,538 thousand Q3 2026 Net Income: $97,229 thousand Q3 2026 Diluted EPS: $1.86 +5 more
8 metrics
Q3 2026 Net Sales $2,781,538 thousand Three months ended April 30, 2026; down 3.9% vs 2025
Q3 2026 Net Income $97,229 thousand Net income attributable to THOR; down 28.1% YoY
Q3 2026 Diluted EPS $1.86 Three months ended April 30, 2026; down 26.5% vs $2.53 in 2025
Q3 2026 EBITDA $209,078 thousand Three months ended April 30, 2026; down 10.3% YoY
Q3 2026 Adjusted EBITDA $183,561 thousand Excludes nonrecurring items; down 28.0% YoY
FY 2026 EPS Guidance $3.30–$3.80 Revised down from $3.75–$4.25 for full fiscal 2026
FY 2026 Net Sales Guidance $9.0–$9.5 billion Consolidated net sales range maintained for fiscal 2026
Share Repurchases $50.5 million Shares opportunistically repurchased during fiscal Q3 2026

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THO’s pre-news price was down 0.27%. Among key recreational peers, DOOO (-0.17%), BC (-0.58%) and LCII (-0.24%) were also lower, while PII (+0.62%) and HOG (+0.98%) were higher, suggesting mixed but partly aligned pressure across the leisure-vehicle space.

Historical Context

5 past events · Latest: May 20 (Neutral)
Pattern 5 events
Date Event Sentiment Move Catalyst
May 20 Earnings date set Neutral +1.0% Announced release date and materials for fiscal Q3 earnings.
Mar 31 Management change Positive -2.5% Created new SVP Strategy role and hired Andy Murray from LCII.
Mar 24 Dividend declaration Positive -1.8% Declared regular quarterly cash dividend of $0.52 per share.
Mar 03 Q2 2026 earnings Positive -5.6% Reported higher net sales, returned to profit and reaffirmed FY guidance.
Mar 02 CIO promotion Positive -0.5% Promoted Ryan Biren to CIO to lead data, digital and AI strategy.
Pattern Detected

Recent news often saw negative or muted price reactions even to operationally positive updates, including earnings beats and strategic initiatives.

Recent Company History

Over the past six months, THO news has focused on operations, capital returns and ownership changes. The prior earnings release on Mar 3, 2026 reported a return to profitability and maintained full-year guidance, yet the stock fell 5.56%. A regular $0.52 dividend declaration on Mar 24, 2026 and creation of a new strategy SVP role on Mar 31, 2026 were followed by modest declines. An earnings date notice on May 20, 2026 saw a small gain. Today’s weaker quarter and guidance cut arrive against this backdrop of cautious market reactions.

Market Pulse Summary

This announcement details a mixed quarter for THO, with Q3 net sales of $2.78 billion, diluted EPS o...
Analysis

This announcement details a mixed quarter for THO, with Q3 net sales of $2.78 billion, diluted EPS of $1.86, and gross margin at 12.8%, all down year over year. Management maintained full‑year net sales guidance of $9.0–$9.5 billion but cut EPS guidance to $3.30–$3.80. Strength in North American Motorized and Europe contrasts with continued weakness in North American Towables. Investors may watch execution on the North American RV realignment, margin trends, and capital returns, including $50.5 million of repurchases this quarter.

Key Terms

ebitda, adjusted ebitda, non-gaap, gross profit margin, +4 more
8 terms
ebitda financial
"Net sales of $2.78 billion, Net income attributable to THOR of $97.2 million and EBITDA of $209.1 million in the quarter"
EBITDA stands for earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation, and amortization. It measures a company's profitability by focusing on the money it makes from its core operations, ignoring expenses like taxes and accounting adjustments. Investors use EBITDA to compare how well different companies are performing financially, as it provides a clearer picture of operational success without the influence of financial structure or accounting choices.
adjusted ebitda financial
"Adjusted EBITDA of $183.6 million in the quarter excludes, among other items, nonrecurring costs or benefits"
Adjusted EBITDA is a way companies measure how much money they make from their core operations, like running a business, by removing certain costs or income that aren’t part of regular business activities. It helps investors see how well a company is doing without distractions from unusual expenses or gains, making it easier to compare companies or track performance over time.
non-gaap financial
"(1) See reconciliation of non-GAAP measures to the most directly comparable GAAP financial measures"
Non-GAAP refers to financial measures that companies use to show their earnings or performance without including certain expenses or income that are often added back to give a different picture. It matters because it can make a company's results look better or more favorable, but it may also hide important costs, so investors need to look at both GAAP (official rules) and non-GAAP numbers to get a full understanding.
gross profit margin financial
"Gross Profit Margin % | 12.8 % | | 15.3 % | | (250) bps"
Gross profit margin shows how much money a company keeps from sales after paying for the goods or services it sold. It’s like checking how much profit is left over from each dollar earned before covering other costs. A higher margin indicates the company makes more money from its sales, which helps assess its profitability and efficiency.
basis points financial
"Gross Profit Margin % | 12.8 % | | 15.3 % | | (250) bps"
Basis points are a way to measure small changes in interest rates or percentages, where one basis point equals 0.01%. For example, if a loan's interest rate increases by 50 basis points, it's gone up by 0.50%. They help people understand tiny differences in rates that can add up over time, making financial comparisons clearer.
order backlog financial
"Order Backlog | $ 385,988 | | $ 634,318 | | (39.1) %"
Order backlog is the total value or number of customer orders a company has received but not yet fulfilled or delivered. It acts like a queue at a busy restaurant: a healthy backlog signals steady future sales and revenue visibility, while a growing backlog can also warn of production bottlenecks, delayed cash collection, or rising costs — all important when assessing a company’s near-term performance and operational risks.
unit shipments financial
"Unit Shipments | 27,045 | | 36,077 | | (25.0) %"
The count of individual products or items a company sends to retailers, distributors or customers during a reporting period. Like counting boxes leaving a warehouse, unit shipments show how many actual goods are moving in the market and help investors gauge demand, potential revenue and inventory trends when sales or revenue data lag or are unclear.
diluted earnings per share financial
"Diluted Earnings Per Share | $ 1.86 | | $ 2.53 | | (26.5) %"
Diluted earnings per share is a measure of a company's profit allocated to each share of stock, taking into account all possible shares that could be created through stock options, convertible bonds, or other securities. It shows the lowest possible earnings per share if all these potential shares were issued, helping investors understand the worst-case scenario for their ownership. This figure matters because it provides a more conservative view of a company's profitability per share.

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Financial Highlights


























($ in thousands, except for per share data)

Three Months Ended

April 30,


Change



Nine Months Ended

April 30,


Change


2026


2025




2026


2025


Net Sales

$ 2,781,538


$ 2,894,816


(3.9) %



$ 7,296,517


$ 7,055,707


3.4 %

Gross Profit

$  354,770


$  443,119


(19.9) %



$   926,998


$   969,758


(4.4) %

Gross Profit Margin %

12.8 %


15.3 %


(250) bps



12.7 %


13.7 %


(100) bps

Net Income Attributable to THOR

$    97,229


$  135,185


(28.1) %



$   136,701


$   132,802


2.9 %

Diluted Earnings Per Share

$       1.86


$       2.53


(26.5) %



$       2.59


$       2.49


4.0 %














EBITDA (1)

$  209,078


$  232,958


(10.3) %



$  411,908


$  391,035


5.3 %

Adjusted EBITDA (1)

$  183,561


$  254,823


(28.0) %



$  412,620


$  449,620


(8.2) %


(1) See reconciliation of non-GAAP measures to the most directly comparable GAAP financial measures included at the end of this release

Fiscal 2026 Third Quarter

  • Net sales of $2.78 billion, Net income attributable to THOR of $97.2 million and EBITDA of $209.1 million in the quarter
  • North American Motorized and European top-line results continue to indicate resilient demand for these products in a difficult macroeconomic environment
  • Opportunistically repurchased $50.5 million of shares during the quarter
  • Net income attributable to THOR was aided by gains from favorable market value adjustments on certain investments as well as gains on the sales of certain real estate associated with strategically optimizing our footprint. Adjusted EBITDA of $183.6 million in the quarter excludes, among other items, nonrecurring costs or benefits associated with strategic reorganization initiatives, the impact of gains on investments and the impact of real estate transactions
  • Full-year fiscal 2026 diluted EPS guidance has been revised in light of prolonged macroeconomic headwinds
    • Consolidated net sales in the range of $9.0 billion to $9.5 billion (no revision)
    • Diluted earnings per share in the range of $3.30 to $3.80 (previously $3.75 to $4.25)

ELKHART, Ind., June 3, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- THOR Industries, Inc. (NYSE: THO) today announced financial results for its fiscal 2026 third quarter ended April 30, 2026.

"At the end of our fiscal second quarter, we correctly identified the risk of geopolitical events having an adverse impact on the RV selling season. The consequences of this risk coming to fruition during our fiscal third quarter have exceeded the expectations of our industry due to the unforeseen duration of these macroeconomic influences and their impact on consumer sentiment and material costs. In particular, our North American Towable segment has confronted both suppressed volumes due to strained consumer sentiment and rising material costs brought on by tariff and inflationary pressures. Despite these challenges, we are focused on executing our strategy within any economic environment. Our fiscal third quarter results demonstrate the steadfastness of our teams as we navigate this challenging macroeconomic backdrop. Our North American Motorized and European segment results showed resilience and illustrate an enduring interest in the RV lifestyle, with fiscal 2026 third quarter Motorized net sales up 7.7% and European net sales up 3.6% on a constant currency basis compared to the prior-year period. We remain committed to diligently managing our business and better positioning it for the near-term RV landscape as we wait for resolutions to macroeconomic headwinds and an inflection in consumer confidence and the retail market. Our previously announced strategic realignment of our North American RV operations is well under way with management team assessments largely complete and initiatives ready to be implemented. Our operations in both North America and Europe continue to be streamlined while also delivering innovative and refreshed products. We have invested heavily in growing our owned supplier businesses to further diversify our revenue streams within the RV market and provide optionality as a trusted partner within the supplier landscape. Our future is bright, supported by the strong foundation we have built and the operational efficiencies we continue to pursue," stated Bob Martin, President and Chief Executive Officer of THOR Industries. "Our confidence in the appeal of the RV lifestyle remains high despite current macroeconomic impediments. We look forward to advancing the realignment of our North American RV operations and to start seeing key initiatives put in motion as well as their benefits starting to be realized. We are clear and confident in our strategy going forward, and are well-equipped to manage through any market landscape."

Todd Woelfer, Senior Vice President and Chief Operating Officer, added, "Our fiscal third quarter results reflect both the resilience of our diversified business model and the persistent macroeconomic headwinds facing the RV consumer. With three quarters of fiscal 2026 now complete, we have meaningful visibility into the full-year trajectory of our financial performance. The strained retail environment is reflective of the low level of consumer confidence and has led to reduced retail expectations for the industry. Cost pressures have particularly weighed on our North American Towable results. Even against the backdrop of macroeconomic uncertainty and a subdued retail environment, our conviction that the RV lifestyle continues to resonate with consumers was affirmed. Our North American Motorized segment delivered net sales growth compared to the prior-year period and expanded its retail market share to 47.8% for the three months ended March 31, 2026, while our European segment also grew net sales compared to the prior-year period and increased retail market share to 24.4% for the three months ended March 31, 2026, clear evidence that demand for our products remains durable in the categories where consumers see compelling value. In addition to the resilience of these segments, our owned supply companies continue to provide a lift to our consolidated financial results, with strong top- and bottom-line performances and content per unit growth across the RV industry for the nine months ended April 30, 2026 compared to the prior-year period. At the same time, we recognize that our North American Towable segment is facing continuing and amplified headwinds, and the strategic realignment we have set in motion is specifically designed to position that segment for stronger net sales and margin performance as retail conditions improve."

"As we enter the final quarter of fiscal 2026 mindful of the heightened uncertainty affecting consumer confidence and dealer ordering patterns, we are focused on execution: progressing through the operational steps of our North American RV realignment, continuing to invest in product innovation across all of our brands and maintaining the disciplined capital allocation framework that has allowed us to return capital to shareholders while preserving balance sheet strength. We have built THOR to perform through cycles, and the work we are doing today is creating a stronger foundation for the long-term value we are committed to delivering to our shareholders," stated Woelfer.

"Our disciplined capital allocation framework allowed us to maintain our balance sheet focus amidst an otherwise challenging operational environment. During the quarter, we returned capital to shareholders through $50.5 million in share repurchases and $27.1 million in dividend payments. We took advantage of suppressed market values due to macroeconomic conditions and strategically repurchased shares," added Colleen Zuhl, Senior Vice President and Chief Financial Officer. "We remain focused on maintaining the Company's resiliency within a difficult economic backdrop while still being poised for growth opportunities. THOR has demonstrated throughout its history an ability to manage through a diverse set of market conditions. Our strong liquidity position allows us to weather difficult environments while also being able to explore attractive ventures. Our focus going forward is to continue to manage working capital and to protect margins through efficiencies and production discipline, all while remaining committed to investing in our business. This commitment includes strategic initiatives that are forward-thinking and create long-term shareholder value. As we begin our fiscal 2026 fourth quarter, we are confident that our liquidity position affords us to not have to settle on an individual priority but instead pick and choose advantageous opportunities as they arise."

Third Quarter Financial Results

THOR's consolidated results were primarily driven by the results of its individual reportable segments as noted below.

Segment Results

North American Towable RVs

($ in thousands)

Three Months Ended

April 30,


Change



Nine Months Ended

April 30,


Change


2026


2025




2026


2025


Net Sales

$   881,778


$ 1,168,878


(24.6) %



$ 2,489,353


$ 2,895,922


(14.0) %

Unit Shipments

27,045


36,077


(25.0) %



74,429


94,108


(20.9) %

Gross Profit

$    89,693


$   174,317


(48.5) %



$   284,186


$   378,400


(24.9) %

Gross Profit Margin %

10.2 %


14.9 %


(470) bps



11.4 %


13.1 %


(170) bps

Income Before Income Taxes

$    52,683


$    97,587


(46.0) %



$   130,349


$   172,560


(24.5) %


As of April 30,


Change

($ in thousands)

2026


2025


Order Backlog

$          385,988


$          634,318


(39.1) %

  • Net sales declined in our fiscal 2026 third quarter compared to the prior-year period due to a 25.0% decrease in unit shipments influenced by a challenging retail environment and cautious independent dealer ordering patterns. The gross profit margin percentage in the third quarter of fiscal 2026 declined by 470 basis points compared to the prior-year period, primarily due to lower sales, an increased material cost percentage and an unfavorable product mix. Income before income taxes for the three and nine months ended April 30, 2026, includes gains on sales of fixed assets of $23.8 million and $36.8 million, respectively.

North American Motorized RVs

($ in thousands)

Three Months Ended

April 30,


Change



Nine Months Ended

April 30,


Change


2026


2025




2026


2025


Net Sales

$   717,736


$   666,686


7.7 %



$ 1,955,903


$ 1,618,192


20.9 %

Unit Shipments

6,008


5,507


9.1 %



15,482


12,774


21.2 %

Gross Profit

$    62,947


$    70,297


(10.5) %



$   189,209


$   147,765


28.0 %

Gross Profit Margin %

8.8 %


10.5 %


(170) bps



9.7 %


9.1 %


+60 bps

Income Before Income Taxes

$    25,349


$    32,883


(22.9) %



$    79,402


$    46,262


71.6 %


As of April 30,


Change

($ in thousands)

2026


2025


Order Backlog

$          766,117


$          883,739


(13.3) %

  • Net sales for the North American Motorized segment increased 7.7% in the third quarter of fiscal 2026 compared to the prior-year period, driven by a 9.1% increase in unit shipments and a 1.4% decrease in the overall net price per unit as our more moderately priced Class C products remain popular with consumers. The gross profit margin percentage declined 170 basis points compared to the prior-year period due to the increased volumes being more than offset by the combined increases in the material, warranty and overhead cost percentages.

European RVs

($ in thousands)

Three Months Ended

April 30,


Change



Nine Months Ended

April 30,


Change


2026


2025




2026


2025


Net Sales

$   987,585


$   883,542


11.8 %



$ 2,327,536


$ 2,100,910


10.8 %

Unit Shipments

14,065


13,495


4.2 %



32,253


31,572


2.2 %

Gross Profit

$   142,029


$   142,830


(0.6) %



$   294,972


$   316,407


(6.8) %

Gross Profit Margin %

14.4 %


16.2 %


(180) bps



12.7 %


15.1 %


(240) bps

Income Before Income Taxes

$    56,167


$    46,299


21.3 %



$    17,221


$    49,686


(65.3) %


As of April 30,


Change

($ in thousands)

2026


2025


Order Backlog

$        1,357,430


$        1,343,608


1.0 %

  • European RV net sales for the third quarter of fiscal 2026 increased 11.8% compared to the prior-year period, driven by the combined impact of a 4.2% increase in unit shipments and a 7.6% increase in the overall net price per unit, of which 8.2% was due to favorable changes in foreign currency exchange rates. The gross profit margin percentage fell 180 basis points in our fiscal 2026 third quarter compared to the prior-year period due to a higher material cost percentage, a higher mix of lower-margin special-edition motorcaravan products and an increased warranty cost percentage. Income before income taxes includes restructuring costs of $3.4 million and $15.8 million for the three and nine months ended April 30, 2026, respectively.

Fiscal 2026 Guidance

"Our results through the first three quarters of fiscal 2026 reflect the persistent macroeconomic pressures weighing on the broader RV market, including a challenged retail environment driven in large part by low consumer confidence, cautious independent dealer ordering patterns and ongoing tariff-related and inflationary cost dynamics that continue to negatively impact industry-wide performance. While these external conditions remain outside of our control, we are firmly focused on the conditions that are within our control — measured production management, the strategic realignment of our North American RV operations, continued operational improvements across our European segment and the disciplined capital allocation framework that has guided our decisions throughout the fiscal year. Given the prolonged geopolitical and macroeconomic conditions and the resulting pressure on consumer confidence and retail demand, we believe it is prudent to revise portions of our full-year guidance. Despite this revision, we remain confident in our ability to execute through the remainder of fiscal 2026 and position THOR to outperform when market conditions stabilize," commented Woelfer.

For fiscal 2026, the Company's full-year financial guidance includes:

  • Consolidated net sales in the range of $9.0 billion to $9.5 billion (no revision)
  • Declining gross margin at midpoint (previously stable)
  • Diluted earnings per share in the range of $3.30 to $3.80 (previously $3.75 to $4.25)
  • For the fiscal year 2026 period, an assumption of a mid-teens retail decline in North America with a low-single-digit market share decline in North American Towables and a low-single-digit market share gain in North American Motorized (previously low- to mid-single-digit retail decline in North America with stable market share)
  • No meaningful financial impact for the balance of the fiscal year related to the strategic evolution of our North American RV operations (no revision)
  • A total tax rate in the range of 26% to 28% including estimated discrete items (previously 24% to 26% excluding discrete items)

Mr. Martin concluded by saying, "While the current operating environment reflects heightened near-term headwinds for our industry, our conviction in the long-term trajectory of the RV market remains as strong as ever. Consumers continue to value the freedom, flexibility and connection to the outdoors that the RV lifestyle uniquely provides. The fundamental drivers of demand — favorable demographic trends, the enduring appeal of outdoor recreation and the millions of consumers introduced to the RV lifestyle over the past several years — remain firmly intact. As we enter the final quarter of fiscal 2026, we are focused on executing the strategic initiatives that will position THOR to lead the RV industry into its next phase of growth. We have built this Company to perform across cycles, and the operational discipline, brand strength and innovation pipeline we are advancing today give me tremendous confidence in our ability to deliver sustainable, long-term value for our shareholders, our independent dealer partners and the consumers we serve."

Supplemental Earnings Release Materials

THOR Industries has provided a comprehensive question and answer document, as well as a PowerPoint presentation, relating to its quarterly results and other topics.

To view these materials, go to http://ir.thorindustries.com.

About THOR Industries, Inc.

THOR Industries is the sole owner of operating companies which, combined, represent the world's largest manufacturer of recreational vehicles.

For more information on the Company and its products, please go to www.thorindustries.com.

Forward-Looking Statements

This release includes certain statements that are "forward-looking" statements within the meaning of the U.S. Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995, Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, and Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended. These forward-looking statements are made based on management's current expectations and beliefs regarding future and anticipated developments and their effects upon THOR and inherently involve uncertainties and risks. These forward-looking statements are not a guarantee of future performance and actual results may differ materially from our expectations. Factors which could cause materially different results include, among others: the impact of inflation on the cost of our products as well as on general consumer demand; the level of consumer confidence and the level of discretionary consumer spending; the effect of raw material and commodity price fluctuations, including the impact of tariffs, and/or raw material, commodity or chassis supply constraints; the impact of war, military conflict, terrorism and/or cyber-attacks, including state-sponsored or ransom attacks; the impact of sudden or significant adverse changes in the cost and/or availability of energy or fuel, including those caused by geopolitical events, on our costs of operation, on raw material prices, on our suppliers, on our independent dealers or on retail customers; the dependence on a small group of suppliers for certain components used in production, including chassis; interest rates and interest rate fluctuations and their potential impact on the general economy and, specifically, on our independent dealers and consumers and our profitability; the ability to ramp production up or down quickly in response to rapid changes in demand or market share while also managing associated costs, including labor-related costs and production capacity costs; the level and magnitude of warranty and recall claims incurred; the ability of our suppliers to financially support any defects in their products; the financial health of our independent dealers and their ability to successfully manage through various economic conditions; legislative, trade, regulatory and tax law and/or policy developments including their potential impact on our independent dealers, retail customers or on our suppliers; the costs of compliance with governmental regulation; the impact of an adverse outcome or conclusion related to current or future litigation or regulatory audits or investigations; public perception of and the costs related to environmental, social and governance matters; legal and compliance issues including those that may arise in conjunction with recently completed transactions; the ability to realize anticipated benefits of strategic initiatives including realignments or other reorganizational actions; the impact of exchange rate fluctuations; restrictive lending practices which could negatively impact our independent dealers and/or retail consumers; management changes; the success of new and existing products and services; the ability to maintain strong brands and develop innovative products that meet consumer demands; changes in consumer preferences; the risks associated with acquisitions, including: the pace and successful closing of an acquisition, the integration and financial impact thereof, the level of achievement of anticipated operating synergies from acquisitions, the potential for unknown or understated liabilities related to acquisitions, the potential loss of existing customers of acquisitions and our ability to retain key management personnel of acquired companies; a shortage of necessary personnel for production and increasing labor costs and related employee benefits costs to attract and retain production personnel in times of high demand; the loss or reduction of sales to key independent dealers, and stocking level decisions of our independent dealers; disruption of the delivery of units to independent dealers or the disruption of delivery of raw materials, including chassis, to our facilities; increasing costs for freight and transportation; the ability to protect our information technology systems, including confidential and personal information, from data breaches, cyber-attacks and/or network disruptions; asset impairment charges; competition; the impact of losses under repurchase agreements; the impact of the strength of the U.S. dollar on international demand for products priced in U.S. dollars; general economic, market, public health and political conditions in the various countries in which our products are produced and/or sold; the impact of adverse weather conditions and/or weather-related events; the impact of changing emissions and other related climate change regulations in the various jurisdictions in which our products are produced, used and/or sold; changes to our investment and capital allocation strategies or other facets of our strategic plan; and changes in market liquidity conditions, credit ratings and other factors that may impact our access to future funding and the cost of debt.

These and other risks and uncertainties are discussed more fully in our Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the quarter ended April 30, 2026 and in Item 1A of our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended July 31, 2025.

We disclaim any obligation or undertaking to disseminate any updates or revisions to any forward-looking statements contained in this release or to reflect any change in our expectations after the date hereof or any change in events, conditions or circumstances on which any statement is based, except as required by law.

THOR INDUSTRIES, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES

CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF INCOME

FOR THE THREE AND NINE MONTHS ENDED APRIL 30, 2026 AND 2025

($000's except share and per share data) (Unaudited)
















Three Months Ended April 30,


Nine Months Ended April 30,



2026

 % Net
Sales
(1)


2025

 % Net
Sales
(1)


2026

 % Net
Sales
(1)


2025

 % Net
Sales
(1)

Net sales


$ 2,781,538



$ 2,894,816



$ 7,296,517



$ 7,055,707


Gross profit


$   354,770

12.8 %


$   443,119

15.3 %


$   926,998

12.7 %


$   969,758

13.7 %

Selling, general and administrative
expenses


230,929

8.3 %


238,273

8.2 %


696,980

9.6 %


684,692

9.7 %

Amortization of intangible assets


27,818

1.0 %


29,604

1.0 %


83,543

1.1 %


88,670

1.3 %

Interest expense, net


9,655

0.3 %


11,205

0.4 %


28,092

0.4 %


38,383

0.5 %

Other income (expense), net


47,105

1.7 %


(8,457)

(0.3) %


68,570

0.9 %


(5,189)

(0.1) %

Income before income taxes


133,473

4.8 %


155,580

5.4 %


186,953

2.6 %


152,824

2.2 %

Income tax provision


37,935

1.4 %


21,652

0.7 %


53,605

0.7 %


22,858

0.3 %

Net income


95,538

3.4 %


133,928

4.6 %


133,348

1.8 %


129,966

1.8 %

Less: Net loss attributable to non-
controlling interests


(1,691)

(0.1) %


(1,257)

— %


(3,353)

— %


(2,836)

— %

Net income attributable to THOR
Industries, Inc.


$    97,229

3.5 %


$   135,185

4.7 %


$   136,701

1.9 %


$   132,802

1.9 %














Earnings per common share:













 Basic


$       1.86



$       2.54



$       2.60



$       2.50


 Diluted


$       1.86



$       2.53



$       2.59



$       2.49















Weighted-average common shares
outstanding:













Basic


52,240,856



53,203,568



52,548,586



53,128,112


Diluted


52,399,684



53,433,493



52,743,174



53,439,096















(1) Percentages may not add due to rounding differences

SUMMARY CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS ($000's) (Unaudited)














April 30,
2026


July 31,
2025




April 30,
2026


July 31,
2025

Cash and equivalents


$    371,946


$    586,596


Current liabilities


$  1,691,047


$  1,584,696

Accounts receivable, net


879,281


707,363


Long-term debt, net


871,444


919,612

Inventories, net


1,530,715


1,351,796


Other long-term liabilities


279,809


271,424

Prepaid income taxes, expenses and other


104,620


132,220


Stockholders' equity


4,312,475


4,289,552

Total current assets


2,886,562


2,777,975







Property, plant & equipment, net


1,322,270


1,315,728







Goodwill


1,874,114


1,841,118







Amortizable intangible assets, net


682,107


758,758







Equity investments and other, net


389,722


371,705







Total


$  7,154,775


$  7,065,284




$  7,154,775


$  7,065,284

Non-GAAP Reconciliations

The following table reconciles consolidated net income to consolidated EBITDA and Adjusted EBITDA:

EBITDA Reconciliations








($ in thousands)




















Three Months Ended

April 30,



Nine Months Ended

April 30,



2026


2025



2026


2025

Net income (GAAP)

$       95,538


$     133,928



$     133,348


$     129,966

Add back:









Interest expense, net

9,655


11,205



28,092


38,383

Income tax provision

37,935


21,652



53,605


22,858

Depreciation and amortization of intangible assets

65,950


66,173



196,863


199,828

EBITDA (Non-GAAP)

$     209,078


$     232,958



$     411,908


$     391,035

Add back:










Stock-based compensation expense

6,702


8,188



25,599


26,798

Change in LIFO reserve, net

2,837


(1,400)



5,941


(2,900)

Non-cash foreign currency loss (gain)

(1,534)


2,665



(2,613)


7,311

Investment-related loss (gain) (1)

(14,227)


137



(13,162)


5,414

Weather-related loss (gain)


(1,500)




(1,500)

Strategic initiatives

6,282


12,722



29,023


28,181

Other loss (gain), including sales of PP&E

(25,577)


1,053



(44,076)


(4,719)

Adjusted EBITDA (Non-GAAP)

$     183,561


$     254,823



$     412,620


$     449,620


(1) Includes the fair value adjustments of certain warrants and stock investments along with equity method investment income and losses

EBITDA and Adjusted EBITDA are non-GAAP performance measures included to illustrate and improve comparability of the Company's results from period to period, particularly in periods with unusual or one-time items. EBITDA is defined as net income before net interest expense (income), income tax provision (benefit) and depreciation and amortization. Adjusted EBITDA reflects adjustments to EBITDA to identify items that, in management's judgment, significantly affect the assessment of earnings results between periods. The Company considers these non-GAAP measures in evaluating and managing the Company's operations and believes that discussion of results adjusted for these items is meaningful to investors because it provides a useful analysis of ongoing underlying operating trends. The adjusted measures are not in accordance with, nor are they a substitute for, GAAP measures, and they may not be comparable to similarly titled measures used by other companies.

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FAQ

How did THOR (NYSE:THO) perform in fiscal 2026 Q3?

THOR reported lower earnings in fiscal 2026 Q3, with net sales of $2.78 billion and diluted EPS of $1.86. According to THOR, net sales fell 3.9% and net income declined 28.1% year over year amid challenging macroeconomic and RV market conditions.

What were the key segment results for THOR in Q3 2026?

THOR saw mixed segment performance in Q3 2026. North American Towables posted a 24.6% net sales decline, while North American Motorized grew 7.7% and European net sales increased 11.8%. According to THOR, Towables margins compressed sharply, whereas Motorized and Europe showed top-line resilience.

How has THOR updated its fiscal 2026 guidance for sales and EPS?

THOR maintained fiscal 2026 net sales guidance at $9.0–$9.5 billion but cut EPS guidance to $3.30–$3.80 from $3.75–$4.25. According to THOR, the revision reflects prolonged macroeconomic headwinds, weaker retail demand and higher costs impacting RV industry performance.

What does THOR’s fiscal 2026 outlook assume about the North American RV market?

THOR’s outlook assumes a mid-teens retail decline in North America for fiscal 2026. According to THOR, guidance also factors in a low-single-digit market share decline in North American Towables and a low-single-digit market share gain in North American Motorized versus the prior assumption of stable share.

How much capital did THOR return to shareholders in Q3 2026?

THOR returned $77.6 million to shareholders in fiscal 2026 Q3. According to THOR, this included $50.5 million in opportunistic share repurchases, taking advantage of market conditions, and $27.1 million in dividend payments while maintaining balance sheet strength and liquidity.

How did THOR’s gross margin change in fiscal 2026 Q3?

THOR’s consolidated gross margin declined in fiscal 2026 Q3. According to THOR, gross margin fell to 12.8% from 15.3%, a 250 basis point decrease, driven by lower sales volumes, higher material and other costs, and unfavorable product mix in several business segments.