Jupiter Asset Management Ltd. Sells 140,721 Shares of YETI Holdings, Inc. $YETI

Jupiter Asset Management Ltd. reduced its position in shares of YETI Holdings, Inc. (NYSE:YETI) by 23.0% during the third quarter, according to its most recent disclosure with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). The institutional investor owned 471,128 shares of the company’s stock after selling 140,721 shares during the period. Jupiter Asset Management Ltd. owned 0.61% of YETI worth $15,632,000 at the end of the most recent quarter.

Other hedge funds and other institutional investors have also added to or reduced their stakes in the company. Syon Capital LLC increased its stake in YETI by 85.7% in the 3rd quarter. Syon Capital LLC now owns 22,750 shares of the company’s stock valued at $755,000 after buying an additional 10,498 shares during the last quarter. JPMorgan Chase & Co. grew its holdings in shares of YETI by 3.5% in the third quarter. JPMorgan Chase & Co. now owns 666,723 shares of the company’s stock valued at $22,122,000 after acquiring an additional 22,551 shares in the last quarter. Abich Financial Wealth Management LLC purchased a new stake in shares of YETI during the third quarter valued at approximately $39,000. Assetmark Inc. lifted its holdings in YETI by 6.9% during the third quarter. Assetmark Inc. now owns 7,388 shares of the company’s stock worth $245,000 after acquiring an additional 479 shares during the period. Finally, LSV Asset Management purchased a new position in YETI in the third quarter worth $129,000.

Key Stories Impacting YETI

Here are the key news stories impacting YETI this week:

• Positive Sentiment: Q4 results beat consensus on EPS and revenue; management issued FY2026 adjusted EPS guidance above Street expectations and expects 6–8% sales growth — supports upside to earnings estimates and validates international/product strategies. YETI Reports Fourth Quarter and Full Year 2025 Results
• Positive Sentiment: International sales accelerated (Q4 international +25%) and drinkware/coolers showed category improvement — diversification outside the U.S. is a clear growth lever. Quiver Quant: Q4 Net Sales +7%
• Positive Sentiment: Capital return remains robust — nearly $300M repurchased in 2025 and ~$100M planned for 2026, which reduces share count and supports EPS. Buyback Details
• Positive Sentiment: Experienced CFO hire — Scott Bomar (ex‑Home Depot) named CFO, providing operational and finance experience ahead of scaling international and product investments; transition support from outgoing CFO reduces near‑term execution risk. CFO Appointment
• Neutral Sentiment: New product introductions and category expansion (e.g., Skala hiking backpacks, updated core products) support long‑term brand extension but are early-stage drivers for revenue. Skala Backpacks
• Negative Sentiment: Tariff and margin pressure: management disclosed higher tariff costs (≈$0.15 Q4 impact, ≈$0.35 FY impact) that compressed adjusted margins; adjusted EPS and operating income declined y/y — a material headwind to profits. Tariff Impact in Release
• Negative Sentiment: Short‑term investor reaction turned negative in some venues: despite the Q4 beat, headlines noted the guidance/tariff concerns and shares dropped in response — signals that sentiment will track margin recovery and tariff outlook. Shares Fall on Guidance/Tariffs
• Neutral Sentiment: Media pieces (movie trailer, lifestyle writeups) raise brand awareness but are unlikely to move near‑term fundamentals; monitor product launches and DTC execution for measurable impact. The Yeti Trailer

Insider Buying and Selling at YETI

In other news, SVP Bryan C. Barksdale sold 9,756 shares of YETI stock in a transaction on Thursday, December 11th. The stock was sold at an average price of $45.32, for a total value of $442,141.92. Following the completion of the transaction, the senior vice president directly owned 56,397 shares in the company, valued at approximately $2,555,912.04. The trade was a 14.75% decrease in their ownership of the stock. The sale was disclosed in a document filed with the Securities & Exchange Commission, which can be accessed through the SEC website. Company insiders own 0.94% of the company’s stock.

Analyst Upgrades and Downgrades

Several brokerages have recently issued reports on YETI. The Goldman Sachs Group reaffirmed a “neutral” rating and set a $45.00 target price on shares of YETI in a research report on Tuesday, January 27th. Canaccord Genuity Group raised their price objective on shares of YETI from $37.00 to $40.00 and gave the stock a “hold” rating in a report on Thursday, January 8th. UBS Group lifted their price objective on shares of YETI from $38.00 to $51.00 and gave the stock a “neutral” rating in a research report on Wednesday, January 14th. Weiss Ratings reissued a “hold (c)” rating on shares of YETI in a research report on Wednesday, January 21st. Finally, William Blair reaffirmed an “outperform” rating on shares of YETI in a report on Tuesday, November 11th. Nine analysts have rated the stock with a Buy rating and seven have issued a Hold rating to the stock. According to MarketBeat, the stock currently has an average rating of “Moderate Buy” and a consensus target price of $49.38.

YETI Price Performance

YETI opened at $47.72 on Friday. The firm has a 50-day moving average price of $46.83 and a 200-day moving average price of $39.88. YETI Holdings, Inc. has a twelve month low of $26.61 and a twelve month high of $51.29. The company has a quick ratio of 1.16, a current ratio of 1.98 and a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.11. The company has a market capitalization of $3.71 billion, a price-to-earnings ratio of 23.51, a PEG ratio of 2.58 and a beta of 1.77.

YETI (NYSE:YETI) last released its quarterly earnings data on Thursday, February 19th. The company reported $0.92 EPS for the quarter, topping the consensus estimate of $0.88 by $0.04. YETI had a net margin of 8.85% and a return on equity of 22.53%. The company had revenue of $583.71 million during the quarter, compared to the consensus estimate of $582.43 million. During the same period last year, the firm earned $1.00 EPS. YETI’s revenue for the quarter was up 6.8% on a year-over-year basis. YETI has set its FY 2026 guidance at 2.770-2.830 EPS. Equities analysts expect that YETI Holdings, Inc. will post 2.57 EPS for the current year.

About YETI

YETI Holdings, Inc is an American outdoor and lifestyle products company known for its premium, performance-driven coolers, drinkware and accessories. The company’s portfolio includes hard coolers under its flagship Tundra series, soft coolers in the Hopper line, and vacuum-insulated drinkware sold under the Rambler brand. YETI’s products are engineered for durability, temperature retention and rugged outdoor use, targeting consumers ranging from avid anglers and hunters to outdoor enthusiasts and everyday users seeking high-quality insulated containers.

Founded in 2006 by brothers Roy and Ryan Seiders in Austin, Texas, YETI began with a focus on building a better cooler that could withstand extreme conditions and maintain ice retention longer than traditional alternatives.