Acushnet (GOLF) – Analysts’ Weekly Ratings Updates

A number of research firms have changed their ratings and price targets for Acushnet (NYSE: GOLF):

• 3/5/2026 – Acushnet was downgraded by Weiss Ratings from “buy (b)” to “hold (c+)”.
• 2/26/2026 – Acushnet was given a new $100.00 price target by UBS Group AG.
• 2/26/2026 – Acushnet had its “hold” rating reaffirmed by Jefferies Financial Group Inc..
• 2/17/2026 – Acushnet was downgraded by Zacks Research from “strong-buy” to “hold”.
• 2/9/2026 – Acushnet had its price target raised by Truist Financial Corporation from $74.00 to $95.00. They now have a “hold” rating on the stock.
• 1/23/2026 – Acushnet was upgraded by JPMorgan Chase & Co. from “underweight” to “neutral”. They now have a $96.00 price target on the stock, up from $74.00.
• 1/22/2026 – Acushnet had its price target raised by Morgan Stanley from $90.00 to $95.00. They now have an “equal weight” rating on the stock.
• 1/21/2026 – Acushnet had its “buy (b)” rating reaffirmed by Weiss Ratings.
• 1/19/2026 – Acushnet was upgraded by Zacks Research from “hold” to “strong-buy”.
• 1/16/2026 – Acushnet had its “sector weight” rating reaffirmed by KeyCorp.
• 1/15/2026 – Acushnet had its price target raised by Morgan Stanley from $80.00 to $90.00. They now have an “equal weight” rating on the stock.

Acushnet Increases Dividend

The business also recently announced a quarterly dividend, which will be paid on Friday, March 20th. Investors of record on Friday, March 6th will be issued a $0.255 dividend. The ex-dividend date of this dividend is Friday, March 6th. This represents a $1.02 dividend on an annualized basis and a yield of 1.1%. This is an increase from Acushnet’s previous quarterly dividend of $0.24. Acushnet’s payout ratio is 32.90%.

Insiders Place Their Bets

In other news, Director Gregory A. Hewett sold 4,206 shares of the firm’s stock in a transaction dated Wednesday, March 4th. The stock was sold at an average price of $100.00, for a total value of $420,600.00. Following the transaction, the director owned 37,017 shares of the company’s stock, valued at $3,701,700. This trade represents a 10.20% decrease in their ownership of the stock. The transaction was disclosed in a filing with the Securities & Exchange Commission, which is available through this hyperlink. Company insiders own 53.60% of the company’s stock.

Acushnet Holdings Corp., traded on the NYSE under the symbol GOLF, is a leading designer, manufacturer and marketer of golf equipment, footwear, apparel and accessories. The company’s portfolio encompasses a range of golf lifestyle products, with a focus on innovation, performance and quality for players of all skill levels.

At the core of Acushnet’s product lineup is the Titleist brand, globally recognized for its Tour-level golf balls and precision-engineered clubs. FootJoy offers golf shoes, gloves and apparel that blend comfort, style and technical performance, while Scotty Cameron putters and Vokey design wedges cater to players seeking exacting standards in feel and accuracy.