Malibu BoatsMBUU
About: Malibu Boats is a leading designer and manufacturer of power boats in the United States. It is the market leader in performance sport boats, sold under its Malibu and Axis brands. It acquired Cobalt Boats, a leading producer of sterndrive boats in the US in the 24- to 29-foot segment, in 2017 and Pursuit Boats, which makes high-end offshore and outboard motorboats, in 2018. In 2021, it purchased Maverick Boat Group, a top seller of flat fishing boats, including bay, dual-console, and center-console boats. Malibu has also expanded into boat trailers and accessories and in 2020 began producing its own engines (Monsoon) for its performance sport boats and now for Cobalt. Malibu's target market includes a wide range of water enthusiasts who embrace the active outdoor lifestyle.
Employees: 2,250
Fund manager confidence
Based on 2025 Q1 regulatory disclosures by fund managers ($100M+ AUM)
27% more call options, than puts
Call options by funds: $1.39M | Put options by funds: $1.09M
2.13% more ownership
Funds ownership: 100.03% [Q4 2024] → 102.15% (+2.13%) [Q1 2025]
0% more funds holding in top 10
Funds holding in top 10: 3 [Q4 2024] → 3 (+0) [Q1 2025]
7% less funds holding
Funds holding: 149 [Q4 2024] → 138 (-11) [Q1 2025]
15% less repeat investments, than reductions
Existing positions increased: 44 | Existing positions reduced: 52
17% less capital invested
Capital invested by funds: $741M [Q4 2024] → $616M (-$126M) [Q1 2025]
36% less first-time investments, than exits
New positions opened: 16 | Existing positions closed: 25
Research analyst outlook
3 Wall Street Analysts provided 1 year price targets over the past 3 months
3 analyst ratings
DA Davidson Brandon Rolle | 6%upside $33 | Neutral Assumed | 3 Jun 2025 |
Truist Securities Michael Swartz | 10%downside $28 | Hold Maintained | 14 Apr 2025 |
Baird Craig Kennison | 3%upside $32 | Neutral Downgraded | 4 Apr 2025 |
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