Winnebago Industries named one of America’s Most Responsible Companies for fourth consecutive year
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Winnebago Industries (NYSE: WGO) was named one of America’s Most Responsible Companies by Newsweek for the fourth consecutive year on Dec. 3, 2025. The recognition highlights the company’s corporate responsibility, sustainability and social-impact efforts across four focus areas: people, community, planet, and governance.
Winnebago also earned placement on Newsweek lists for Most Trustworthy Companies in America 2025, America’s Greenest Companies 2025, and America’s Greatest Workplaces in Manufacturing 2025. The selection was based on public KPI data and an independent U.S. resident survey.
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News Market Reaction
On the day this news was published, WGO gained 1.30%, reflecting a mild positive market reaction.
Data tracked by StockTitan Argus on the day of publication.
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WGO gained 4.85% while peers were mixed: MBUU -0.93%, MCFT +0.58%, MPX +3.18%, LCII +0.46%, PII +0.20%, indicating a company-specific move tied to the ESG recognition.
Historical Context
| Date | Event | Sentiment | Move | Catalyst |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 04 | Earnings date notice | Neutral | +1.3% | Announcement of upcoming Q1 FY26 earnings release and conference call. |
| Dec 03 | ESG recognition | Positive | +1.3% | Named one of America’s Most Responsible Companies with multiple Newsweek honors. |
| Oct 22 | Earnings results | Positive | +28.5% | Q4 FY25 revenue and EPS growth with FY26 guidance and leverage improvement. |
| Sep 25 | Earnings date notice | Neutral | +2.9% | Notice of upcoming Q4 and FY25 results and investor call details. |
| Sep 09 | Product showcase | Positive | -3.2% | Launch of multiple 2026 RV models and technologies at Hershey RV Show. |
WGO has often shown positive price reactions to earnings and reputation-related news, with one notable divergence on a product-focused event.
Over the past six months, Winnebago Industries has combined operational updates with brand and ESG milestones. Earnings-related events on Oct 22, 2025 drove a strong +28.53% move, while earnings-date notices on Sep 25, 2025 and Dec 4, 2025 saw modest gains of 2.89% and 1.3%. Product news on Sep 9, 2025 triggered a -3.19% decline. Today’s recognition as one of America’s Most Responsible Companies, echoing the Dec 3, 2025 ESG headline that coincided with a +1.3% move, fits a pattern of generally constructive reactions to reputation-enhancing news.
Market Pulse Summary
This announcement underscores Winnebago’s focus on corporate responsibility and sustainability, adding to a four-year streak as one of America’s Most Responsible Companies and multiple 2025 Newsweek accolades. It complements recent financial milestones, including Q4 FY25 results and FY26 guidance, and comes with shares near $39.94, above the $33.88 200-day MA. Investors may watch how these ESG credentials support brand strength alongside future earnings updates and any shifts in insider activity.
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Company recognized by Newsweek for its commitment to corporate responsibility and sustainability
EDEN PRAIRIE, Minn., Dec. 03, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Winnebago Industries, Inc. (NYSE: WGO), a leading manufacturer of outdoor recreation products, has been named one of America’s Most Responsible Companies by Newsweek for the fourth year in a row. The recognition highlights the company’s continued commitment to corporate responsibility, sustainability and social impact.
“We are honored to be recognized once again as one of America’s Most Responsible Companies,” said Stacy Bogart, chief legal officer and corporate responsibility lead for Winnebago Industries. “This recognition reflects the dedication of our team members to making a positive impact on our communities and the environment. We remain committed to responsible business practices that align with our values and support our long-term success.”
America’s Most Responsible Companies were selected based on publicly available key performance indicators derived from corporate social responsibility, sustainability and corporate citizenship reports, as well as an independent survey of U.S. residents.
Winnebago Industries continues to advance its corporate responsibility efforts through its enterprise-wide corporate responsibility strategy, which focuses on four key areas: people, community, planet and governance. The company’s initiatives include reducing greenhouse gas emissions, building a more inclusive and resilient company, supporting local communities through volunteerism and philanthropy, and maintaining strong governance practices.
In addition to being named one of “America’s Most Responsible Companies,” Winnebago Industries was also named one of Newsweek’s Most Trustworthy Companies in America for 2025, America’s Greenest Companies for 2025 and America’s Greatest Workplaces in Manufacturing for 2025.
The full list of Newsweek’s America’s Most Responsible Companies 2026 is available https://rankings.newsweek.com/americas-most-responsible-companies-2026
For more information on Winnebago Industries’ corporate responsibility efforts, visit https://www.winnebagoind.com/responsibility.
About Winnebago Industries
Winnebago Industries, Inc. is a leading North American manufacturer of outdoor lifestyle products under the Winnebago, Grand Design, Chris-Craft, Newmar and Barletta brands, which are used primarily in leisure travel and outdoor recreation activities. The company builds high-quality motorhomes, travel trailers, fifth-wheel products, outboard and sterndrive powerboats, pontoons, and commercial community outreach vehicles. Committed to advancing sustainable innovation and leveraging vertical integration in key component areas, Winnebago Industries has multiple facilities in Iowa, Indiana, Minnesota, and Florida. The company’s common stock is listed on the New York Stock Exchange and traded under the symbol WGO. For access to Winnebago Industries' investor relations material or to add your name to an automatic email list for company news releases, visit http://investor.wgo.net.
Media contact: Daniel Sullivan media@winnebagoind.com
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