Polaris (NYSE:PII) Shares Gap Down – Time to Sell?
by Doug Wharley · The Cerbat GemPolaris Inc. (NYSE:PII – Get Free Report)’s stock price gapped down prior to trading on Wednesday . The stock had previously closed at $57.49, but opened at $49.77. Polaris shares last traded at $49.6490, with a volume of 885,112 shares trading hands.
Analyst Ratings Changes
Several brokerages have recently issued reports on PII. Weiss Ratings downgraded Polaris from a “hold (c-)” rating to a “sell (d+)” rating in a research report on Tuesday, February 17th. Roth Mkm reissued a “neutral” rating on shares of Polaris in a research report on Wednesday, January 28th. Royal Bank Of Canada decreased their target price on Polaris to $67.00 and set a “sector perform” rating on the stock in a research report on Tuesday, January 27th. Morgan Stanley decreased their target price on Polaris from $81.00 to $74.00 and set an “equal weight” rating on the stock in a research report on Tuesday, February 17th. Finally, Wells Fargo & Company began coverage on Polaris in a research report on Wednesday, March 11th. They set an “equal weight” rating and a $52.00 target price on the stock. Ten research analysts have rated the stock with a Hold rating and one has given a Sell rating to the stock. According to MarketBeat, the company presently has an average rating of “Reduce” and a consensus price target of $63.11.
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Polaris Trading Down 9.9%
The firm has a market capitalization of $2.94 billion, a price-to-earnings ratio of -6.36 and a beta of 1.17. The business has a 50-day moving average of $58.57 and a two-hundred day moving average of $63.61. The company has a quick ratio of 0.35, a current ratio of 0.98 and a debt-to-equity ratio of 1.81.
Polaris (NYSE:PII – Get Free Report) last released its earnings results on Tuesday, January 27th. The company reported $0.08 earnings per share for the quarter, topping analysts’ consensus estimates of $0.06 by $0.02. Polaris had a negative return on equity of 0.05% and a negative net margin of 6.51%.The business had revenue of $1.92 billion for the quarter, compared to the consensus estimate of $1.82 billion. During the same period last year, the business earned $0.92 earnings per share. The firm’s revenue for the quarter was up 9.5% compared to the same quarter last year. Polaris has set its FY 2026 guidance at 1.500-1.600 EPS and its Q1 2026 guidance at 0.450-0.450 EPS. Research analysts predict that Polaris Inc. will post 1.11 EPS for the current fiscal year.
Polaris Increases Dividend
The business also recently disclosed a quarterly dividend, which was paid on Monday, March 16th. Shareholders of record on Monday, March 2nd were issued a dividend of $0.68 per share. The ex-dividend date of this dividend was Monday, March 2nd. This is a positive change from Polaris’s previous quarterly dividend of $0.67. This represents a $2.72 dividend on an annualized basis and a yield of 5.3%. Polaris’s dividend payout ratio (DPR) is presently -33.25%.
Insider Buying and Selling at Polaris
In other Polaris news, SVP James P. Williams sold 5,243 shares of Polaris stock in a transaction that occurred on Tuesday, February 3rd. The stock was sold at an average price of $67.17, for a total transaction of $352,172.31. Following the sale, the senior vice president directly owned 48,645 shares of the company’s stock, valued at approximately $3,267,484.65. The trade was a 9.73% decrease in their ownership of the stock. The transaction was disclosed in a document filed with the Securities & Exchange Commission, which can be accessed through this link. Also, insider Benjamin D. Duke sold 10,090 shares of Polaris stock in a transaction that occurred on Wednesday, February 11th. The shares were sold at an average price of $66.82, for a total value of $674,213.80. Following the sale, the insider directly owned 30,242 shares in the company, valued at $2,020,770.44. The trade was a 25.02% decrease in their ownership of the stock. The SEC filing for this sale provides additional information. Over the last ninety days, insiders have sold 50,419 shares of company stock valued at $3,371,183. 2.40% of the stock is currently owned by corporate insiders.
Institutional Investors Weigh In On Polaris
A number of institutional investors have recently added to or reduced their stakes in PII. Goldman Sachs Group Inc. boosted its holdings in Polaris by 677.2% during the first quarter. Goldman Sachs Group Inc. now owns 544,295 shares of the company’s stock valued at $22,283,000 after purchasing an additional 474,259 shares in the last quarter. UBS AM A Distinct Business Unit of UBS Asset Management Americas LLC boosted its holdings in Polaris by 27.5% during the first quarter. UBS AM A Distinct Business Unit of UBS Asset Management Americas LLC now owns 183,289 shares of the company’s stock valued at $7,504,000 after purchasing an additional 39,584 shares in the last quarter. Cetera Investment Advisers raised its stake in shares of Polaris by 65.4% in the second quarter. Cetera Investment Advisers now owns 16,376 shares of the company’s stock valued at $666,000 after acquiring an additional 6,475 shares during the last quarter. Prudential Financial Inc. raised its stake in shares of Polaris by 17.8% in the second quarter. Prudential Financial Inc. now owns 8,347 shares of the company’s stock valued at $339,000 after acquiring an additional 1,259 shares during the last quarter. Finally, Northwestern Mutual Wealth Management Co. raised its stake in shares of Polaris by 43.0% in the second quarter. Northwestern Mutual Wealth Management Co. now owns 3,449 shares of the company’s stock valued at $140,000 after acquiring an additional 1,037 shares during the last quarter. 88.06% of the stock is owned by institutional investors and hedge funds.
About Polaris
Polaris Inc, founded in 1954 and headquartered in Medina, Minnesota, is a diversified manufacturer of powersports vehicles and related products. Initially gaining prominence with its snowmobiles, Polaris expanded its portfolio over the decades to include all-terrain vehicles (ATVs), side-by-side off-road vehicles, and motorcycles. The company’s legacy in recreational and utility vehicle innovation stems from early engineering breakthroughs that established Polaris as a leading name in off-road mobility.
Today, Polaris offers a broad range of products under well-known brands such as Polaris RANGER and POLARIS SPORTSMAN for utility and recreation markets, Slingshot three-wheel roadsters for on-road enthusiasts, and the Indian Motorcycle brand for premium two-wheeled touring and cruiser segments.