Polaris Inc.

04/28/2026 | Press release | Distributed by Public on 04/28/2026 12:08

Quarterly Report for Quarter Ending March 31, 2026 (Form 10-Q)

MANAGEMENT'S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS OF FINANCIAL CONDITION AND RESULTS OF OPERATIONS
The following discussion pertains to the results of operations and financial position of Polaris Inc., a Delaware corporation, for the three-month period ended March 31, 2026 compared to the three-month period ended March 31, 2025. The terms "Polaris," the "Company," "we," "us," and "our" as used herein refer to the business and operations of Polaris Inc., its subsidiaries and its predecessors, which began doing business in 1954. We design, engineer, manufacture and market powersports vehicles which include: off-road vehicles ("ORV"), including all-terrain vehicles ("ATV") and side-by-side vehicles; military and commercial ORVs; snowmobiles; moto-roadsters; quadricycles; and boats. We also design and manufacture or source parts, garments and accessories ("PG&A"), which includes aftermarket accessories and apparel. Due to the seasonal trends for certain products and certain changes in production and shipping cycles, results of such periods are not necessarily indicative of the results to be expected for the complete year. Unless otherwise noted, all "quarter" comparisons are from the first quarter of 2026 to the first quarter of 2025. Estimates related to industry retail sales are unaudited and based on internally-generated management estimates, including estimates based on extrapolations from third-party surveys of the industries in which we compete, and are subject to change.
Overview
First quarter sales totaled $1,658.7 million, an increase of eight percent from last year's first quarter sales of $1,535.8 million. The increase in sales for the quarter was primarily driven by increased shipments and higher net pricing, partially offset by reduced motorcycle shipments as a result of the Indian Motorcycle divestiture on February 2, 2026.
Our gross profit of $334.8 million increased 37 percent from $245.0 million in the comparable prior year first quarter. Gross profit, as a percentage of sales, increased primarily as a result of favorable product mix, higher net pricing, favorable operational costs and lower finance interest, partially offset by incremental tariff charges.
Net loss attributable to Polaris was $47.4 million, or $0.83 net loss per diluted share, compared to 2025 first quarter net loss attributable to Polaris of $66.8 million, or $1.17 net loss per diluted share. The improvement for the quarter was primarily driven by favorable product mix, higher net pricing and increased shipments, partially offset by higher general and administrative expenses, the loss recorded as a result of the sale of the Indian Motorcycle business, impairment charges recorded for certain assets classified as held for sale, and incremental tariff charges. We reported first quarter adjusted EBITDA of $102.8 million, compared to 2025 first quarter adjusted EBITDA of $52.7 million. For information on how we define and calculate Adjusted EBITDA, and a reconciliation from net loss to adjusted EBITDA, see "Non-GAAP Financial Measures".
Global Economic Conditions
We continue to monitor macroeconomic trends and uncertainties and changes in international trade relations and trade policy, including those related to tariffs. The U.S. government has implemented a general tariff on all imports from countries not exempted under certain trade reciprocity criteria and elevated tariffs have been imposed on imports from major trading partners. Impacted countries have and may impose retaliatory tariffs, and such actions could give rise to an escalation of other trade measures by the countries subjected to such tariffs. In November 2025, the U.S. Supreme Court heard arguments in a case challenging tariffs imposed under the International Emergency Economic Powers Act ("IEEPA"), and in February 2026, the Court issued a ruling that IEEPA does not authorize the imposition of tariffs. The Court only ruled on IEEPA tariffs and did not invalidate any other tariffs, nor did the Court address whether or how the U.S. government might issue refunds of IEEPA tariffs. As a result of this ruling, the U.S. Court of International Trade issued an order directing the U.S. Customs and Border Protection ("CBP") agency to formalize a process for refunds. On April 20, 2026, the CBP launched an online portal that can be used to submit IEEPA tariff refunds requests. All requests will be reviewed by the CBP to determine validity prior to the issuance of refunds. Although the ruling has been issued, its implications for trade policy and related administrative actions remain uncertain. A number of tariff-related matters continue to be challenged that could impact the continued utilization of certain tariffs and the manner in which tariff costs or potential recoveries are calculated. Adverse rulings, or the replacement or implementation of new tariffs or trade restrictions, may have a material adverse impact on our results of operations, including our profitability. The tariff policy environment is rapidly evolving and there is no guarantee that additional or increased tariffs will not be imposed.
We currently procure components from countries subject to such tariffs. As a result of the current tariffs, we anticipate increased supply chain challenges, commodity cost volatility, economic uncertainty, and economic pressures on customers and consumers as a result of the challenges of high inflation combined with the effects of increased tariffs. To mitigate the impact of tariffs on our supply chain and manufacturing, we continue to evaluate sourcing alternatives, negotiate with suppliers, and work to increase the percentage of shipments qualified under favorable trade agreements. Incremental tariffs and changed trade policies had a notable impact on our financial results for the three months ended March 31, 2026, and
could continue to adversely impact our results in the future. No loss recovery was recorded in our consolidated financial statements during the period ended March 31, 2026 related to refunds for costs previously incurred under IEEPA tariffs. We will continue to evaluate the impact of tariffs on our operations and profitability.
Consolidated Results of Operations
The consolidated results of operations were as follows:
Three months ended March 31,
($ in millions except percentages and share data) 2026 2025 Change
2026 vs. 2025
Sales $ 1,658.7 $ 1,535.8 8 %
Cost of sales $ 1,323.9 $ 1,290.8 3 %
Gross profit $ 334.8 $ 245.0 37 %
Percentage of sales 20.2 % 16.0 % +423 bps
Operating expenses:
Selling and marketing $ 113.6 $ 117.6 (3) %
Research and development 82.3 82.9 (1) %
General and administrative 162.5 102.7 58 %
Loss on disposal groups 31.6 - NM
Total operating expenses $ 390.0 $ 303.2 29 %
Percentage of sales 23.5 % 19.7 % +377 bps
Income from financial services $ 16.1 $ 22.1 (27) %
Operating loss $ (39.1) $ (36.1) 8 %
Non-operating expense:
Interest expense $ 30.4 $ 34.1 (11) %
Other (income) expense, net $ (11.8) $ 0.9 NM
Loss before income taxes $ (57.7) $ (71.1) (19) %
Benefit for income taxes $ (10.5) $ (4.4) 139 %
Effective income tax rate 18.1 % 6.1 % NM
Net loss $ (47.2) $ (66.7) (29) %
Net income attributable to noncontrolling interest (0.2) (0.1) 100 %
Net loss attributable to Polaris Inc. $ (47.4) $ (66.8) (29) %
Percentage of sales (2.9) % (4.3) % +149 bps
Adjusted EBITDA $ 102.8 $ 52.7 95 %
Adjusted EBITDA Margin 6.2 % 3.4 % +277 bps
Diluted net loss per share attributable to Polaris Inc. shareholders $ (0.83) $ (1.17) (29) %
Weighted average diluted shares outstanding 57.4 56.9 1 %
NM = not meaningful
Sales:
The increase in sales for the quarter was primarily driven by increased shipments and higher net pricing, partially offset by reduced motorcycle shipments as a result of the Indian Motorcycle divestiture on February 2, 2026.
The components of the consolidated sales change were as follows:
Percent change in total Company sales compared to corresponding period of the prior year
Three months ended
March 31, 2026
Volume 8 %
Product mix and price 4
Currency 2
Divestiture (6)
8 %
Sales by geographic region were as follows:
Three months ended March 31,
($ in millions) 2026 Percent of Total Sales 2025 Percent of Total Sales Percent Change 2026 vs. 2025
United States $ 1,334.3 80 % $ 1,192.7 78 % 12 %
Canada 91.4 6 % 97.6 6 % (6) %
Other countries 233.0 14 % 245.5 16 % (5) %
Total sales $ 1,658.7 100 % $ 1,535.8 100 % 8 %
Sales in the United States increased during the quarter primarily as a result of increased ORV shipments and PG&A sales, partially offset by reduced motorcycle shipments as a result of the Indian Motorcycle divestiture.
Sales in Canada decreased during the quarter primarily due to reduced snowmobile and motorcycle shipments, partially offset by increased ORV shipments. Currency rate movements had a favorable impact of four percentage points on quarter-to-date sales.
Sales in other countries decreased during the quarter primarily due to reduced motorcycle shipments in Europe, partially offset by increased ORV shipments. Currency rate movements had a favorable impact of nine percentage points on quarter-to-date sales.
Cost of Sales:
The following table reflects our cost of sales in dollars and as a percentage of sales:
Three months ended March 31,
($ in millions) 2026 Percent of Total Cost of Sales 2025 Percent of Total Cost of Sales Percent Change 2026 vs. 2025
Purchased materials and logistics $ 1,090.7 82 % $ 1,066.6 83 % 2 %
Labor costs 157.3 12 % 137.9 11 % 14 %
Depreciation and amortization 45.5 4 % 56.8 4 % (20) %
Warranty 30.4 2 % 29.5 2 % 3 %
Total cost of sales $ 1,323.9 100 % $ 1,290.8 100 % 3 %
Percentage of sales 79.8 % 84.0 % -423 bps
Cost of sales increased during the quarter primarily due to increased sales volumes driving higher purchased materials and increased labor costs, as well as incremental tariff charges. These increases were partially offset by reduced depreciation and amortization expense.
Gross Profit:
Gross profit for the quarter, as a percentage of sales, increased primarily as a result of favorable product mix, higher net pricing, favorable operational costs and lower finance interest, partially offset by incremental tariff charges.
Operating Expenses:
Operating expenses, in absolute dollars and as a percentage of sales, increased for the quarter primarily due to higher general and administrative expenses, the loss recorded as a result of the sale of the Indian Motorcycle business, and impairment and other charges recorded for certain assets classified as held for sale.
Income from Financial Services:
Income from financial services decreased for the quarter, primarily due to lower retail credit income and lower wholesale financing income from Polaris Acceptance due to reduced dealer inventory levels and interest rates.
Interest Expense:
Interest expense decreased for the quarter primarily as a result lower average debt levels.
Other (income) expense, net:
Other income increased during the quarter primarily as a result of incremental income received under transition services agreements following the Indian Motorcycle divestiture. Other (income) expense is also impacted by currency exchange rate movements and the corresponding effects on currency transactions related to our international subsidiaries.
Benefit for income taxes:
The income tax benefit for the quarter was $10.5 million or 18.1% of the loss before income taxes, compared to an income tax benefit of $4.4 million or 6.1% of the loss before income taxes for the first quarter of 2025. The tax provision benefit for the quarter was primarily the result of the pretax loss generated, including tax benefits related to impairment charges recorded, partially offset by unfavorable adjustments related to share-based compensation.
Adjusted EBITDA:
Adjusted EBITDA, in absolute dollars and as a percentage of sales, increased during the quarter primarily as a result of favorable product mix, higher net pricing and increased shipments, partially offset by higher general and administrative expenses.
Weighted average diluted shares outstanding:
Weighted average diluted shares outstanding increased for the quarter, primarily due to share issuances within and between the comparable quarterly periods.
Cash Dividends:
We paid a regular cash dividend of $0.68 per common share on March 16, 2026 to holders of record at the close of business on March 2, 2026.
Segment Results of Operations
In the first quarter of 2026, the Company began management of its portfolio of businesses under a new basis following the divestiture of the Indian Motorcycle business. All historical results were reclassified for comparability, including the results of the divested Indian Motorcycle business, which is included in corporate and corporate costs and other.
The summary that follows provides a discussion of the results of operations of each of our three reportable segments, Polaris Powersports, Marine, and Aixam & Goupil. Each of these reportable segments is comprised of various product offerings that serve multiple end markets. We evaluate performance based on sales and gross profit. Corporate and corporate costs and other includes revenues and costs of previously divested businesses including Indian Motorcycle, income and costs related to TSA and supply agreements, and costs that are not allocated to reportable segments, including certain manufacturing costs, the impacts of certain foreign currency transactions, and certain incentive compensation costs and related adjustments.
Our sales and gross profit by reportable segment, which includes the respective PG&A, as well as amounts related to corporate and other activities, were as follows:
Three months ended March 31,
($ in millions) 2026 Percent of Sales 2025 Percent of Sales Percent Change 2026 vs. 2025
Polaris Powersports $ 1,419.2 86 % $ 1,239.7 81 % 14 %
Marine 125.3 7 % 115.4 7 % 9 %
Aixam & Goupil 66.7 4 % 61.1 4 % 9 %
Corporate 47.5 3 % 119.6 8 % (60) %
Total sales $ 1,658.7 100 % $ 1,535.8 100 % 8 %
Three months ended March 31,
($ in millions) 2026 Percent of Sales 2025 Percent of Sales Percent Change 2026 vs. 2025
Polaris Powersports $ 296.0 20.9 % $ 206.3 16.6 % 43 %
Marine 16.3 13.0 % 14.3 12.4 % 14 %
Aixam & Goupil 19.1 28.6 % 15.7 25.7 % 22 %
Corporate costs and other 3.4 8.7 (61) %
Total gross profit $ 334.8 $ 245.0 37 %
Percentage of sales 20.2% 16.0% +423 bps
Polaris Powersports:
Polaris Powersports sales, inclusive of PG&A sales, increased for the quarter, primarily as a result of increased ORV shipments in the United States and higher PG&A sales. The average per unit sales price for the Polaris Powersports reportable segment increased approximately five percent for the quarter primarily as a result of product mix and higher net pricing.
Sales to customers outside of North America increased seven percent for the quarter primarily as a result of higher utility ORV shipments.
Gross profit, as a percentage of sales, increased during the quarter primarily as a result of favorable product mix, higher net pricing, favorable operating costs and lower finance interest, partially offset by incremental tariff charges.
Additional information on our end markets for the quarter:
•Polaris North America utility unit retail sales up high-single digits percent
•Polaris North America recreation excluding youth unit retail sales down high-single digits percent
•Total Polaris North America ORV excluding youth unit retail sales up low-single digits percent
•Estimated North America industry ORV excluding youth unit retail sales up low-single digits percent
•Total Polaris North America ORV excluding youth dealer inventories flat
•Polaris North America snowmobile unit retail sales for the 2025-2026 season ending March 31, 2026 up mid-twenties percent
•Estimated North America industry snowmobile unit retail sales for the 2025-2026 season ending March 31, 2026 up low-single digits percent
•Total Polaris North America snowmobile dealer inventories down approximately 57 percent
Marine:
Marine sales increased during the quarter primarily due to increased shipments and favorable product mix. The average per unit sales price for the Marine reportable segment increased approximately 10 percent for the quarter, primarily due to product mix and higher net pricing.
Gross profit, as a percentage of sales, increased for the quarter primarily as a result of favorable product mix and higher net pricing, partially offset by incremental tariff charges.
Additional information on our end markets for the quarter:
•Polaris U.S pontoon unit retail sales down low-double digits percent
•Estimated U.S. industry pontoon unit retail sales down low-double digits percent
•Polaris U.S deck boat unit retail sales down low-thirties percent
•Estimated U.S. industry deck boat unit retail sales down mid-twenties percent
Aixam & Goupil
Aixam & Goupil sales, inclusive of PG&A sales, increased for the quarter primarily as a result of increased Goupil shipments and PG&A sales.
Gross profit, as a percentage of sales, increased during the quarter primarily as a result of product mix.
Corporate
Corporate includes revenues and costs of previously divested businesses including Indian Motorcycle, income and costs related to transition services and supply agreements, and costs that are not allocated to reportable segments, including certain manufacturing costs, the impacts of certain foreign currency transactions, and certain incentive compensation costs and related adjustments. Corporate sales and gross profit decreased for the quarter as a result of the Indian Motorcycle divestiture on February 2, 2026.
Non-GAAP Financial Measures
To supplement our consolidated financial statements, which are prepared and presented in accordance with U.S. GAAP, we use certain non-GAAP financial measures, as described below, to understand and evaluate our core operating performance. These non-GAAP financial measures, which may be different than similarly titled measures used by other companies, are presented to enhance investors' overall understanding of our financial performance and should not be considered a substitute for, or superior to, the financial information prepared and presented in accordance with GAAP.
We use the non-GAAP financial measure of Adjusted EBITDA, which is defined as net loss, excluding interest expense, income tax expense, depreciation and amortization, and certain other non-cash, non-recurring, or non-operating items impacting net loss from time to time. For example, costs associated with certain corporate restructuring activities, such as acquisitions and divestitures, are included as non-GAAP adjustments. We use the non-GAAP financial measure of Adjusted EBITDA Margin, which is defined as Adjusted EBITDA divided by adjusted net sales. We believe that Adjusted EBITDA and Adjusted EBITDA Margin help identify underlying trends in our business that could otherwise be masked by the effect of the expenses that we exclude from Adjusted EBITDA and Adjusted EBITDA Margin.
We believe that these measures provide useful information about our financial performance, enhance the overall understanding of our past performance and future prospects, and allow for greater transparency with respect to key metrics used by our management for financial and operational decision making. We are presenting these non-GAAP measures to assist investors in seeing our financial performance through the eyes of management, and because we believe that these measures provide an additional tool for investors to use in comparing our core financial performance over multiple periods with other companies in our industry.
Adjusted EBITDA has limitations and should not be considered in isolation from, as a substitute for, or more meaningful than, net loss as determined in accordance with GAAP. Certain items excluded from Adjusted EBITDA are significant components in understanding and assessing a company's financial performance. Our presentation of Adjusted EBITDA and Adjusted EBITDA Margin should not be construed as an inference that our results will be unaffected by unusual or non-recurring items.
The following table presents a reconciliation of net loss, the most comparable GAAP financial measure, to Adjusted EBITDA for each of the periods presented:
Three months ended March 31,
($ in millions) 2026 2025
Sales $ 1,658.7 $ 1,535.8
Product wind downs (3)
- 0.5
Adjusted sales $ 1,658.7 $ 1,536.3
Net loss $ (47.2) $ (66.7)
Benefit for income taxes (10.5) (4.4)
Interest expense 30.4 34.1
Depreciation 58.6 67.4
Intangible amortization (1)
4.6 6.0
Restructuring (2)
9.2 4.0
Product wind downs (3)
- 8.9
Class action litigation expenses (4)
1.4 3.4
Investment impairment (5)
2.2 -
Distressed supplier support payments (6)
22.5 -
Loss on disposal groups (7)
31.6 -
Adjusted EBITDA $ 102.8 $ 52.7
Adjusted EBITDA Margin 6.2 % 3.4 %
(1) Represents amortization expense for intangible assets acquired through business combinations and asset acquisitions
(2) Represents adjustments for corporate restructuring
(3) Represents adjustments related to product wind downs
(4) Represents adjustments for certain class action litigation-related expenses
(5) Represents impairment charges related to a strategic investment held by the Company
(6) Represents charges attributable to payments made in support of a distressed supplier
(7) Represents the loss associated with the Company's divestiture of the Indian Motorcycle business, as well as impairment and other charges recorded to report certain held for sale assets at fair value less an amount of estimated transaction costs
Liquidity and Capital Resources
Our primary sources of liquidity have been cash provided by operating and financing activities, including funds as needed from our credit facility and issuances of long-term debt. Our primary uses of funds have been for new product development, capital investments, cash dividends to shareholders, repurchases and retirements of common stock, and acquisitions. The seasonality of production and shipments cause working capital requirements to fluctuate during the year and from year to year.
We believe that existing cash balances and cash flows to be generated from operating activities, borrowing capacity under our credit facility and from future issuances or borrowings of long-term debt, will be sufficient to fund operations, new product development, capital investments, cash dividends to shareholders, and repurchases and retirements of common stock for at least the next 12 months and for the foreseeable future thereafter.
Cash Flows
The following table summarizes the cash flows from operating, investing and financing activities:
($ in millions) Three months ended March 31,
2026 2025 Change
Total cash provided by (used for):
Operating activities $ (320.2) $ 83.2 $ (403.4)
Investing activities (121.6) (28.3) (93.3)
Financing activities 506.6 (56.9) 563.5
Operating Activities:
The decrease in net cash from operating activities was primarily the result of working capital additions in the three months ended March 31, 2026, partially offset by a reduction in net loss. Net loss was $47.2 million for the three months ended March 31, 2026, compared to a net loss of $66.7 million in the prior year comparable period.
Investing Activities:
The primary sources and uses of cash were for the purchase of property, equipment and tooling for continued capacity and capability at our manufacturing, distribution, and product development facilities, and distributions from and contributions to Polaris Acceptance. Net cash used for investing activities increased primarily due to incremental cash payments to facilitate the sale of the Indian Motorcycle business and strategic investments made during the quarter, partially offset by reduced property, equipment and tooling purchases.
Financing Activities:
Net cash provided by financing activities was $506.6 million for the three months ended March 31, 2026, compared to net cash used for financing activities of $56.9 million for the comparable period in 2025. This change was primarily the result of net borrowings under the revolving loan facility in the three months ended March 31, 2026 compared to net repayments under the revolving loan facility during the comparable period in 2025. Net borrowings totaled $551.9 million for the three months ended March 31, 2026, compared to $18.3 million of net repayments for the comparable period in 2025.
Financing Arrangements:
We are also party to an unsecured credit facility, which includes a $1.4 billion variable interest rate Revolving Loan Facility that matures in December 2029, under which we have unsecured borrowings. As of March 31, 2026, there were borrowings of $593.8 million outstanding under the Revolving Loan Facility. Our credit facility also includes a Term Loan Facility, pursuant to which $468.8 million was outstanding as of March 31, 2026. We are required to make principal payments under the Term Loan Facility totaling $25 million over the next 12 months. We amended the agreement governing the credit facility (the "Credit Facility Amendment") in June 2025 to modify the financial covenants in the existing credit agreement for each quarter ending June 30, 2025 through and including June 30, 2026 (the "Covenant Relief Period"). During the Covenant Relief Period, the Credit Facility Amendment limits us from repurchasing shares and paying dividends other than regular quarterly dividends and certain other exceptions, and limits the amount of debt certain of our subsidiaries may incur. For the credit facility, interest is charged at rates based on adjusted Term SOFR plus the applicable add-on percentage, as defined in the credit agreement. As of March 31, 2026, we had $797.0 million of availability on the Revolving Loan Facility.
The credit agreement contain covenants that require us to maintain certain financial ratios, including minimum interest coverage and maximum leverage ratios. The agreements require us to maintain an interest coverage ratio of not less than 3.00 to 1.00 and a leverage ratio of not more than 3.50 to 1.00 on a rolling four quarter basis. The interest coverage ratio is calculated as Adjusted EBITDA to interest expense for the then most-recently ended four fiscal quarters. The leverage ratio is calculated as consolidated funded indebtedness less cash and cash equivalents, capped at $300 million, to Adjusted EBITDA for the then most-recently ended four fiscal quarters. The Credit Facility Amendment modified the requirements related to the interest coverage ratio and leverage ratio during the Covenant Relief Period. During the Covenant Relief Period, the interest coverage ratio is 2.50 to 1.00 for the quarters ending June 30, 2025, September 30, 2025 and December 31, 2025, and 2.00 to 1.00 for the quarters ending March 31, 2026 and June 30, 2026. During the Covenant Relief Period, the leverage ratio is 4.00 to 1.00 for the quarter ending June 30, 2025, 4.50 to 1.00 for the quarter ending September 30, 2025, and 5.50 to 1.00 for the quarters ending December 31, 2025, March 31, 2026 and June 30, 2026.
In November 2023, we issued $500 million aggregate principal amount of 6.95% Senior Notes due 2029 (the "6.95% Senior Notes") in an underwritten public offering. We received approximately $492 million in net proceeds from the offering after deducting the underwriting discount and other fees and expenses. The 6.95% Senior Notes bear interest at a rate of 6.95% per year and mature in March 2029. In November 2025, the Company issued $500 million aggregate principal amount of 5.60% Senior Notes due 2031 (the "5.60% Senior Notes" and together with the 6.95% Senior Notes, the "senior notes") in an underwritten public offering. The Company received approximately $497 million in net proceeds from the offering after deducting the underwriting discount and other fees and expenses. The 5.60% Senior Notes bear interest at a rate of 5.60% and mature in March 2031. All of our senior notes are governed by an indenture and are subject to customary covenants and make-whole provisions upon early termination.
On July 2, 2018, pursuant to the Agreement and Plan of Merger dated May 29, 2018, the Company completed the acquisition of Boat Holdings, LLC, a privately held Delaware limited liability company, headquartered in Elkhart, Indiana which manufactures boats ("Boat Holdings"). As a component of the Boat Holdings merger agreement, we have committed to make a series of deferred payments to the former owners through July 2030. The original discounted payable was for $76.7 million, of which $36.8 million was outstanding as of March 31, 2026.
As of March 31, 2026, we were in compliance with all debt covenants and our debt to total capital ratio was 74 percent. Additionally, as of March 31, 2026, we had letters of credit outstanding of $57.1 million, primarily related to purchase obligations for raw materials.
Share Repurchases:
We did not repurchase shares of our common stock in open-market transactions under our share repurchase program during the first three months of 2026. As of March 31, 2026, up to an additional $1.1 billion of our common stock remains available for repurchase under our share repurchase program.
Wholesale Customer Financing Arrangements:
We have arrangements with certain finance companies to provide secured floor plan financing for our dealers. These arrangements provide liquidity by financing dealer purchases of our products without the use of our working capital. A majority of the worldwide sales of ORVs, snowmobiles, boats and related PG&A are financed under similar arrangements whereby we receive payment within a few days of shipment of the product. We participate in the cost of dealer financing up to certain limits.
Under these arrangements, we have agreed to repurchase products repossessed by these finance companies. As of March 31, 2026, the potential aggregate repurchase obligations were approximately $325.3 million. Our financial exposure under these repurchase agreements is limited to the difference between the amounts unpaid by the dealer with respect to the repossessed product plus costs of repossession and the amount received on the resale of the repossessed product. No material losses have been incurred under these agreements during the periods presented.
Retail Customer Financing Arrangements:
We have agreements with third-party finance companies to provide financing options to end consumers of our products. We have no material contingent liabilities for residual value or credit collection risk under these agreements.
Critical Accounting Policies
See our most recent Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2025 for a discussion of our critical accounting policies. There have been no material changes to our critical accounting policies discussed in such report.
Note Regarding Forward-Looking Statements
This report contains not only historical information, but also "forward-looking statements" intended to qualify for the safe harbor provisions of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. These "forward-looking statements" can generally be identified as such because the context of the statement will include words such as we or our management "believes," "anticipates," "expects," "estimates" or words of similar import. Similarly, statements that describe our future plans, objectives or goals, such as future sales, future cash flows and capital requirements, operational initiatives, supply chain, tariff mitigation strategy, currency fluctuations, interest rates, and commodity costs, are forward-looking statements that involve certain risks and uncertainties that could cause actual results to differ materially from those forward-looking statements, are also forward-looking. Forward-looking statements may also be made from time to time in oral presentations,
including telephone conferences and/or webcasts open to the public.
Potential risks and uncertainties include such factors as the Company's ability to successfully implement its manufacturing operations strategy and supply chain initiatives; the Company's ability to successfully source necessary parts and materials on a timely basis; the ability of the Company to manufacture and deliver products to dealers to meet demand, including as a result of supply chain disruptions; the Company's ability to identify and meet optimal dealer inventory levels; the Company's ability to accurately forecast and sustain consumer demand; the Company's ability to mitigate increasing input costs through pricing or other measures; product offerings, promotional activities and pricing strategies by competitors that may make our products less attractive to consumers; the Company's ability to strategically invest in innovation and new products, including as compared to our competitors; economic conditions that impact consumer spending or consumer credit, including recessionary conditions and changes in interest rates; disruptions in manufacturing facilities; product recalls and/or warranty expenses; product rework costs; freight and tariff costs (including tariff relief or ability to mitigate tariffs, particularly in light of the policies of the current presidential administration and retaliatory actions in response thereto); the Company's ability to derive the expected benefits from the Indian Motorcycle separation including the separation being accretive, within the expected timeline or at all; environmental and product safety regulatory activity; effects of weather on the Company's supply chain, manufacturing operations and consumer demand; commodity costs; changes to international trade policies and agreements; uninsured product liability and class action claims (including claims seeking punitive damages) and other litigation expenses incurred due to the nature of the Company's business; impact of changes in Polaris stock price on incentive compensation plan costs; foreign currency exchange rate fluctuations; uncertainty in the consumer retail and wholesale credit markets; performance of affiliate partners; changes in tax policy; relationships with dealers and suppliers; and the general global economic, social and political environment.
The risks and uncertainties discussed in this report are not exclusive and other factors that we may consider immaterial or do not anticipate may emerge as significant risks and uncertainties.
Any forward-looking statements made in this report or otherwise speak only as of the date of such statement, and we undertake no obligation to update such statements to reflect actual results or changes in factors or assumptions affecting such forward-looking statements. We advise you, however, to consult any further disclosures made on related subjects in future Annual Reports on Form 10-K, Quarterly Reports on Form 10-Q and Current Reports on Form 8-K that are filed with or furnished to the Securities and Exchange Commission.
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