Camping World (NYSE: CWH) posts Q1 2026 loss but improves leverage
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Camping World Holdings, Inc. reported first quarter 2026 revenue of $1.355 billion, down from $1.414 billion a year earlier, and a net loss attributable to the company of $16.4 million versus $12.3 million. Gross margin slipped to 29.8% from 30.4% as new and used vehicle unit sales declined and average gross profit per unit fell. Adjusted EBITDA was $28.0 million compared with $31.1 million in the prior-year quarter. Cash and cash equivalents were $199.8 million and total long-term debt was $1.416 billion, with the net debt leverage ratio improving to 5.6x from 8.1x. Management reiterated full-year 2026 Adjusted EBITDA guidance of $275 million to $325 million and highlighted SG&A efficiencies and a focus on balance sheet strength.
Positive
- Leverage improvement: Net debt leverage ratio improved to 5.6x at March 31, 2026 from 8.1x a year earlier, supported by lower net debt and positive trailing-twelve-month Adjusted EBITDA.
- Guidance reaffirmed: Management reiterated full-year 2026 Adjusted EBITDA guidance of $275 million to $325 million, signaling confidence in achieving its operational and cost-efficiency goals despite a softer RV environment.
Negative
- Earnings softness: Net loss attributable to Camping World widened to $16.4 million from $12.3 million, and Adjusted EBITDA declined to $28.0 million from $31.1 million, reflecting margin pressure and lower unit volumes.
- Top-line and margin pressure: Total revenue declined to $1.355 billion from $1.414 billion, while total gross margin decreased to 29.8% from 30.4%, with lower average gross profit per new and used vehicle.
Insights
Q1 shows softer sales but better leverage, with 2026 guidance reiterated.
Camping World generated Q1 2026 revenue of $1.355B, down from $1.414B, as total new and used vehicle unit sales fell to 28,682. Net loss attributable to the company widened to $16.4M, and Adjusted EBITDA declined to $28.0M from $31.1M.
Margins were pressured: total gross margin eased to 29.8% from 30.4%, while average gross profit per new and used vehicle decreased. At the same time, SG&A was reduced and non-GAAP SG&A Excluding SBC fell, reflecting cost discipline despite a difficult RV demand backdrop.
On the balance sheet, cash ended at $199.8M and total long-term debt at $1.416B, with the net debt leverage ratio improving to 5.6x from 8.1x as of Q1 2025. Management reiterated full-year 2026 Adjusted EBITDA guidance of $275M–$325M, tying that outlook to unit growth, Good Sam performance, and SG&A efficiency.
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Earnings Snapshot
For full year 2026, Adjusted EBITDA is guided to a range of $275 million to $325 million, consistent with previous guidance.