Zacks Research Has Pessimistic Outlook of WGO Q3 Earnings

Winnebago Industries, Inc. (NYSE:WGO) – Zacks Research reduced their Q3 2026 earnings per share (EPS) estimates for Winnebago Industries in a research note issued on Wednesday, April 8th. Zacks Research analyst Team now forecasts that the RV manufacturer will post earnings of $0.91 per share for the quarter, down from their prior estimate of $1.06. The consensus estimate for Winnebago Industries’ current full-year earnings is $3.41 per share. Zacks Research also issued estimates for Winnebago Industries’ Q4 2026 earnings at $0.78 EPS, FY2026 earnings at $2.35 EPS, Q1 2027 earnings at $0.41 EPS, Q3 2027 earnings at $1.06 EPS, Q4 2027 earnings at $1.02 EPS, FY2027 earnings at $2.92 EPS, Q1 2028 earnings at $0.65 EPS, Q2 2028 earnings at $0.75 EPS and FY2028 earnings at $3.41 EPS.

Winnebago Industries (NYSE:WGO) last announced its quarterly earnings data on Wednesday, March 25th. The RV manufacturer reported $0.27 EPS for the quarter, topping analysts’ consensus estimates of $0.25 by $0.02. Winnebago Industries had a return on equity of 4.99% and a net margin of 1.43%.The business had revenue of $657.40 million during the quarter, compared to the consensus estimate of $628.00 million. During the same period in the previous year, the company posted $0.19 earnings per share. The business’s revenue for the quarter was up 6.0% on a year-over-year basis.

A number of other equities analysts also recently commented on WGO. Weiss Ratings reissued a “hold (c-)” rating on shares of Winnebago Industries in a research report on Monday, December 29th. KeyCorp reissued a “sector weight” rating on shares of Winnebago Industries in a research report on Monday, December 22nd. Roth Mkm boosted their price objective on Winnebago Industries from $36.00 to $42.00 and gave the stock a “neutral” rating in a research report on Monday, December 22nd. Truist Financial lowered their price objective on Winnebago Industries from $47.00 to $43.00 and set a “buy” rating for the company in a research report on Thursday. Finally, DA Davidson boosted their price objective on Winnebago Industries from $38.00 to $40.00 and gave the stock a “neutral” rating in a research report on Tuesday, December 23rd. Four equities research analysts have rated the stock with a Buy rating and seven have given a Hold rating to the company’s stock. Based on data from MarketBeat.com, the stock currently has a consensus rating of “Hold” and a consensus price target of $42.30.

Winnebago Industries Stock Performance

Shares of Winnebago Industries stock opened at $32.87 on Thursday. Winnebago Industries has a one year low of $28.00 and a one year high of $50.16. The company has a market cap of $929.15 million, a PE ratio of 22.36 and a beta of 1.20. The company has a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.36, a quick ratio of 0.99 and a current ratio of 2.30. The business has a 50-day simple moving average of $38.89 and a 200-day simple moving average of $38.50.

Institutional Investors Weigh In On Winnebago Industries

Several institutional investors have recently added to or reduced their stakes in the business. Hsbc Holdings PLC lifted its stake in Winnebago Industries by 65.4% during the fourth quarter. Hsbc Holdings PLC now owns 49,365 shares of the RV manufacturer’s stock worth $2,011,000 after purchasing an additional 19,514 shares during the last quarter. Corient Private Wealth LLC purchased a new stake in Winnebago Industries during the fourth quarter worth approximately $272,000. Villanova Investment Management Co LLC lifted its stake in Winnebago Industries by 10.0% during the fourth quarter. Villanova Investment Management Co LLC now owns 44,788 shares of the RV manufacturer’s stock worth $1,815,000 after purchasing an additional 4,067 shares during the last quarter. Virtu Financial LLC purchased a new stake in Winnebago Industries during the fourth quarter worth approximately $224,000. Finally, Dean Capital Management lifted its stake in Winnebago Industries by 13.5% during the fourth quarter. Dean Capital Management now owns 38,781 shares of the RV manufacturer’s stock worth $1,571,000 after purchasing an additional 4,610 shares during the last quarter.

Winnebago Industries Dividend Announcement

The firm also recently announced a quarterly dividend, which will be paid on Wednesday, April 29th. Investors of record on Wednesday, April 15th will be paid a dividend of $0.35 per share. The ex-dividend date is Wednesday, April 15th. This represents a $1.40 annualized dividend and a yield of 4.3%. Winnebago Industries’s payout ratio is presently 95.24%.

Trending Headlines about Winnebago Industries

Here are the key news stories impacting Winnebago Industries this week:

• Positive Sentiment: Zacks Research raised longer‑term earnings outlooks — boosting FY2027 to $2.92 (from $2.86) and FY2028 to $3.41 (from $3.16), and increasing a number of late‑period quarter estimates (e.g., Q3/Q4 2027 and Q2 2028), which supports a stronger medium‑term earnings trajectory. MarketBeat Zacks Report
• Neutral Sentiment: Truist lowered its price target to $43 from $47 but maintained a “buy” rating — the lower PT signals tempered expectations, yet the buy rating (and implied upside vs. current levels) may be supportive for near‑term buying interest. Benzinga
• Neutral Sentiment: Brokerage consensus remains centered around a “Hold” recommendation on WGO, reflecting mixed analyst views that can keep volatility elevated as investors weigh differing forecasts. American Banking News
• Neutral Sentiment: Coverage and commentary pieces (e.g., The Globe and Mail) are providing broader consumer‑cyclical context for Winnebago versus peers, useful for thematic positioning but less likely to move the stock alone. Globe and Mail
• Negative Sentiment: Offsetting the upgrades, Zacks trimmed several near‑term forecasts — cutting FY2026 (to $2.35 from $2.50) and lowering Q3/Q4 2026 and Q1 2027 estimates — which could pressure short‑term sentiment if quarters miss expectations. MarketBeat Zacks Report

Winnebago Industries Company Profile

Winnebago Industries, Inc is a leading manufacturer of recreational vehicles (RVs) and specialty vehicles, headquartered in Forest City, Iowa. Since its founding in 1958, the company has gained recognition for its motorhomes, travel trailers and fifth-wheel products under the Winnebago and Grand Design brands. Its portfolio also includes towable RVs, camper vans and commercial vehicles tailored for healthcare, government and mobile retail applications.

In addition to vehicle production, Winnebago Industries maintains an extensive dealer and service network across the United States and Canada, supplemented by parts distribution centers and customer support resources.