News Summary
Acushnet Holdings Corp. has announced an optimistic sales forecast for 2026, predicting a growth of 2.5% to 4.5% on top of a successful 2025, where sales reached $2.56 billion. The forecast is attributed to strong demand for Titleist golf balls and clubs, along with planned innovations set to launch in 2026. Despite facing challenges, including a slight decline in FootJoy sales, Acushnet is poised for success as the global golf market continues to show healthy growth and engagement.
Exciting Forecast Ahead for Acushnet Holdings Corp. in 2026!
Get ready for some big news in the golf world! Acushnet Holdings Corp., the umbrella company of popular brands like Titleist and FootJoy, is coming out with an optimistic sales forecast for 2026. They are predicting a sales increase of 2.5% to 4.5%, building on a solid 4.1% gain in 2025. Sounds like golfers are in for a treat!
Breaking Down the Numbers
In 2025, Acushnet raked in stellar sales, totally hitting $2.56 billion, which is even better than the expected $2.52 billion to $2.54 billion. Things might sound rough with the net income taking a dip of 12% to $188.5 million, thanks to some debt-related losses and increased interest expenses. Nonetheless, a cool pre-tax gain related to FootJoy’s joint venture deconsolidation helped ease the pain a bit.
Adjusted EBITDA for the company also saw a slight bump, reaching $410.4 million—a 1.5% year-over-year increase that falls nicely within the guidance range they had set for themselves!
Why the Optimism?
According to Acushnet’s President and CEO, the enthusiasm is driven by strong demand for both Titleist golf balls and clubs. In fact, the boost in 2025 was largely fueled by increased net sales in Titleist’s golf equipment. A huge part of this success came from higher average selling prices for clubs and a growing interest in golf balls. Golf gear is also seeing higher average selling prices across various categories!
While FootJoy faced a slight sales decline of 1% in golf wear, this was balanced out with some positive shifts in premium footwear products. FootJoy is not sitting on its laurels; it’s strengthening its game in the golf shoe market with high-performance offerings like the Premiere and Pro/SL franchises!
A Thriving Golf Community
Golf isn’t just staying afloat—it’s thriving! Around the world, the number of rounds of golf played increased by approximately 2% last year. This shows healthy engagement among golfers in strong markets, including the U.S. and parts of Europe, as well as Japan. Everyone is keen to hit the greens!
Innovations on the Horizon
Innovative launches are part of what keeps Acushnet on everyone’s radar. Coming in Q1 of 2026, we can expect some exciting new products, such as the latest in Titleist golf balls—the Pro V1x Left Dash, AVX Tour Soft, and Velocity models—plus new Vokey SM11 wedges and Scotty Cameron Mallet putters. A new driver is even set to make its debut in late June 2026, capitalizing on Titleist’s dominant presence on the PGA Tour as the number one driver brand!
Looking Ahead
Acushnet’s diversified gear business, including travel gear, gloves, headwear, and accessories, is also anticipated to grow, especially in the U.S. and Europe. Global demand for golf equipment shows no signs of slowing down, and the company expects adjusted EBITDA to range between $415 million and $435 million in 2026.
It’s worth noting that remnant tariffs likely influence the company’s expenses, with project costs hovering around $70 million for 2026, thanks to ongoing tariff conditions. However, Acushnet seems poised to handle it all with confidence!
In Conclusion
With Titles and FootJoy making significant strides and golf becoming increasingly popular, Acushnet Holdings Corp. stands ready for a bright and fruitful 2026! Golf enthusiasts and fans of these iconic brands have plenty to look forward to, and we can’t wait to see what innovations and products they have in store!
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