Polaris (PII) Stock Price, News & Analysis

Company Overview

Polaris Inc., headquartered in Medina, Minnesota, is a leading manufacturer of powersports vehicles and related parts, accessories and services. The company’s portfolio spans all-terrain vehicles (ATVs), side-by-side utility task vehicles (UTVs), snowmobiles, on-road motorcycles, and electric vehicles. Polaris markets its products under brands such as Polaris RANGER, Polaris RZR, SPORTSMAN, SKI-DOO, INDY, INDIAN MOTORCYCLE, SLINGSHOT and GEM, serving recreational, commercial and military customers worldwide.

Founded in 1954 by Edgar Hetteen, Polaris developed the first successful snowmobile and quickly expanded into off-road vehicles and motorcycles. Over the decades, the company has grown through innovation and strategic acquisitions, including the purchase of Indian Motorcycle in 2011 and GEM electric vehicle assets in 2018. This blend of heritage brands and cutting-edge technology has enabled Polaris to maintain a prominent position in the global powersports market.

Polaris sells its products through a network of independent dealers and distributors across North America, Europe, Latin America, Asia Pacific and Australia. In addition to vehicle sales, the company provides aftermarket parts, custom accessories, apparel and digital services, enhancing the ownership experience and fostering customer loyalty. Research and development centers in the U.S., Europe and Asia focus on advancing vehicle performance, safety, connectivity and zero-emissions technology.

Under the leadership of CEO Michael Speetzen and a seasoned executive team, Polaris emphasizes operational excellence, sustainable growth and corporate responsibility. The company invests in workplace safety programs, community engagement initiatives and environmental stewardship efforts, reinforcing its commitment to delivering high-quality products while minimizing its ecological footprint.

Key Stats

• Today's Range: $45.92 to $47.32
• 50-Day Range: $33.71 to $46.66
• 52-Week Range: $30.92 to $88.00
• Volume: 912,984 shs
• Average Volume: 1.27 million shs
• Market Capitalization: $2.61 billion
• P/E Ratio: 64.50
• Dividend Yield: 5.77%
• Price Target: $46.00
• Consensus Rating: Hold

Polaris Stock Analysis - MarketRank™

Polaris scored higher than 77% of companies evaluated by MarketBeat, and ranked 85th out of 261 stocks in the auto/tires/trucks sector. Scores are calculated by averaging available category scores, with extra weight given to analysis and valuation.

Analyst's Opinion

• Score: 2.0 / 5
• Analyst Rating: Hold

Consensus Rating

Polaris has received a consensus rating of Hold. The company's average rating score is 2.00, and is based on 1 buy rating, 12 hold ratings, and 1 sell rating.

Amount of Analyst Coverage

Polaris has been the subject of 6 research reports in the past 90 days, demonstrating strong analyst interest in this stock.

Earnings and Valuation

• Score: 1.9 / 5
• Proj. Earnings Growth: 157.66%

Earnings Growth

Earnings for Polaris are expected to grow by 157.66% in the coming year, from $1.11 to $2.86 per share.

Price to Earnings Ratio vs. the Market

The P/E ratio of Polaris is 64.50, which means that it is trading at a more expensive P/E ratio than the market average P/E ratio of about 25.55.

Price to Earnings Ratio vs. Sector

The P/E ratio of Polaris is 64.50, which means that it is trading at a more expensive P/E ratio than the Auto/Tires/Trucks sector average P/E ratio of about 23.81.

Price to Book Value per Share Ratio

Polaris has a P/B Ratio of 2.00. P/B Ratios below 3 indicates that a company is reasonably valued with respect to its assets and liabilities.

Short Interest

• Score: 3.0 / 5
• Short Interest Level: Healthy

Percentage of Shares Shorted

15.59% of the float of Polaris has been sold short.

Short Interest Ratio / Days to Cover

Polaris has a short interest ratio ("days to cover") of 5.

Change versus previous month

Short interest in Polaris has recently decreased by 12.14%, indicating that investor sentiment is improving significantly.

Dividend

• Score: 3.3 / 5
• Dividend Strength: Strong

Dividend Leadership

Polaris is a leading dividend payer. It pays a dividend yield of 5.77%, putting its dividend yield in the top 25% of dividend-paying stocks.

Dividend Growth

Polaris has been increasing its dividend for 30 years.

Dividend Coverage

The dividend payout ratio of Polaris is 372.22%. Payout ratios above 75% are not desirable because they may not be sustainable.

Dividend Sustainability

Based on EPS estimates, Polaris will have a dividend payout ratio of 93.71% in the coming year. This indicates that Polaris may not be able to sustain their current dividend.

Sustainability and ESG

• Score: 0.0 / 5
• Environmental Score: -4.51

Percentage of Shares Shorted

15.59% of the float of Polaris has been sold short.

Short Interest Ratio / Days to Cover

Polaris has a short interest ratio ("days to cover") of 5.

Change versus previous month

Short interest in Polaris has recently decreased by 12.14%, indicating that investor sentiment is improving significantly.

News and Social Media

• Score: 2.6 / 5
• News Sentiment: 0.59

News Sentiment

Polaris has a news sentiment score of 0.59. This score is calculated as an average of sentiment of articles about the company over the last seven days and ranges from 2 (good news) to -2 (bad news). This news sentiment score is similar to the average news sentiment of Auto/Tires/Trucks companies.

News Coverage This Week

MarketBeat has tracked 11 news articles for Polaris this week, compared to 10 articles on an average week.

Search Interest

10 people have searched for PII on MarketBeat in the last 30 days. This is an increase of 100% compared to the previous 30 days.

MarketBeat Follows

Only 2 people have added Polaris to their MarketBeat watchlist in the last 30 days. This is a decrease of -50% compared to the previous 30 days.

Company Ownership

• Score: 1.7 / 5
• Insider Trading: N/A

Insider Buying vs. Insider Selling

In the past three months, Polaris insiders have not sold or bought any company stock.

Percentage Held by Insiders

Only 3.12% of the stock of Polaris is held by insiders.

Percentage Held by Institutions

88.06% of the stock of Polaris is held by institutions. High institutional ownership can be a signal of strong market trust in this company.

PII Stock Analysis - Frequently Asked Questions

How have PII shares performed this year?

Polaris' stock was trading at $57.62 at the start of the year. Since then, PII shares have decreased by 19.4% and is now trading at $46.44.

How were Polaris' earnings last quarter?

Polaris Inc. (NYSE:PII) released its quarterly earnings results on Tuesday, April, 29th. The company reported ($0.90) earnings per share (EPS) for the quarter, topping analysts' consensus estimates of ($0.91) by $0.01. The company's revenue for the quarter was down 11.6% on a year-over-year basis.
Read the conference call transcript.

Does Polaris have any subsidiaries?

Polaris subsidiaries include these companies: Larson Boats LLC, Larson Escape, LarsonFX, Striper, WSI Industries, Boat Holdings, Transamerican Auto Parts, and others.

Who are Polaris' major shareholders?

Top institutional investors of Polaris include Confluence Investment Management LLC (1.47%). Insiders that own company stock include Michael T Speetzen, Robert Paul Mack, Michael D Dougherty, Stephen L Eastman, Dougherty Lucy Clark, James P Williams and Kevin M Farr.
View institutional ownership trends.

How do I buy shares of Polaris?

Shares of PII stock can be purchased through any online brokerage account. Popular online brokerages with access to the U.S. stock market include Charles Schwab, E*TRADE, Fidelity, and Vanguard Brokerage Services.

What other stocks do shareholders of Polaris own?

Based on aggregate information from My MarketBeat watchlists, some other companies that Polaris investors own include Chevron (CVX), Pfizer (PFE), NVIDIA (NVDA), Johnson & Johnson (JNJ), Meta Platforms (META), Salesforce (CRM) and Home Depot (HD).

Company Calendar

• Last Earnings: 4/29/2025
• Record date for 6/16 Dividend: 6/02/2025
• Ex-Dividend for 6/16 Dividend: 6/02/2025
• Dividend Payable: 6/16/2025
• Today: 7/04/2025
• Next Earnings (Estimated): 7/29/2025
• Fiscal Year End: 12/31/2025

Industry, Sector and Symbol

• Stock Exchange: NYSE
• Sector: Auto/Tires/Trucks
• Industry: AUTO - DOMESTIC
• Sub-Industry: Leisure Products
• Current Symbol: NYSE:PII
• CIK: 931015
• Web: www.polaris.com
• Phone: (763) 542-0500
• Fax: 763-542-0599
• Employees: 15,000
• Year Founded: 1954

Price Target and Rating

• Average Stock Price Target: $46.00
• High Stock Price Target: $80.00
• Low Stock Price Target: $27.00
• Potential Upside/Downside: -0.9%
• Consensus Rating: Hold
• Rating Score (0-4): 2.00
• Research Coverage: 14 Analysts

Profitability

• EPS (Trailing Twelve Months): $0.72
• Trailing P/E Ratio: 64.50
• Forward P/E Ratio: 41.84
• P/E Growth: N/A
• Net Income: $110.80 million
• Net Margins: 0.58%
• Pretax Margin: 0.89%
• Return on Equity: 9.26%
• Return on Assets: 2.16%

Debt

• Debt-to-Equity Ratio: 1.32
• Current Ratio: 1.12
• Quick Ratio: 0.37

Sales & Book Value

• Annual Sales: $6.97 billion
• Price / Sales: 0.37
• Cash Flow: $8.41 per share
• Price / Cash Flow: 5.52
• Book Value: $23.20 per share
• Price / Book: 2.00

Miscellaneous

• Outstanding Shares: 56,198,000
• Free Float: 54,445,000
• Market Cap: $2.61 billion
• Optionable: Optionable
• Beta: 1.05