Shares of american motorcycle manufacturing company Harley-Davidson (NYSE:HOG)
jumped 19.8% in the morning session after the company announced a strategic partnership for its financial services arm that overshadowed disappointing second-quarter results. The motorcycle maker announced a strategic partnership with KKR and PIMCO for its financing arm, Harley-Davidson Financial Services (HDFS). This deal was set to unlock approximately $1.25 billion to $1.5 billion in cash, which the company planned to use to reduce debt by $450 million and accelerate a $1 billion share buyback program. This major strategic shift helped investors look past a challenging quarter where profit fell by nearly half. The company's revenue declined 19% to $1.31 billion, driven by a 27% drop in motorcycle sales and a 28% decrease in global shipments amid soft consumer demand. The positive reaction indicated investors prioritized the company's move to lighten its balance sheet and return capital to shareholders over the weak underlying performance.
Harley-Davidson reported a 23% decline in quarterly sales and a 53% decline in operating income, but secured a strategic partnership with KKR and PIMCO for HDFS.
American motorcycle manufacturing company Harley-Davidson (NYSE:HOG) missed Wall Street’s revenue expectations in Q2 CY2025, with sales falling 35.5% year on year to $1.04 billion. Its GAAP profit of $0.88 per share was 8.6% below analysts’ consensus estimates.
A number of stocks fell in the afternoon session after the latest U.S. consumer confidence report revealed underlying weakness despite a headline increase, raising concerns about future spending.
American motorcycle manufacturing company Harley-Davidson (NYSE:HOG)
will be reporting results this Wednesday morning. Here’s what investors should know.
The move comes as Harley braces for a challenging year, with mounting tariff costs, a pending CEO transition, and efforts to attract younger riders with more affordable models.
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