Harley-Davidson (HOG) Reports Q1 Earnings: What Key Metrics Have to Say

Core Insights - Harley-Davidson reported a revenue of $1.08 billion for the quarter ended March 2025, reflecting a decline of 26.8$1.12 billion [1] - The earnings per share (EPS) was $1.07, down from$1.72 in the same quarter last year, with an EPS surprise of +33.75% against the consensus estimate of $0.80 [1] Financial Performance Metrics - Harley-Davidson's worldwide retail motorcycle sales totaled 31,010 units, falling short of the average estimate of 36,821 units [4] - Total worldwide motorcycle shipments were 38,601, compared to the average estimate of 40,365 [4] - Revenue from motorcycles and related products was$863.86 million, slightly above the average estimate of $861.54 million, but still down 29.3$3.06 million, significantly below the average estimate of $8.03 million, representing a year-over-year decline of 65.8$2.74 million, compared to the estimated $6.64 million, marking a 41.7$57.32 million, below the average estimate of 63.92 million [4] - Parts & Accessories revenue was 143.43 million, compared to the average estimate of $163.70 million, reflecting a year-over-year decline of 13.7$244.96 million, slightly below the average estimate of $249.71 million, with a year-over-year change of -1.5% [4] Stock Performance - Over the past month, Harley-Davidson shares have returned -12.4%, contrasting with the Zacks S&P 500 composite's -0.7% change [3] - The stock currently holds a Zacks Rank 2 (Buy), suggesting potential for outperformance in the near term [3]