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Acushnet (GOLF) Competitors

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$88.40 -0.04 (-0.04%)
Closing price 05/22/2026 03:59 PM Eastern
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$88.43 +0.03 (+0.04%)
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GOLF vs. BC, YETI, KN, CALY, and PTON

Should you buy Acushnet stock or one of its competitors? MarketBeat compares Acushnet with other companies and stocks that may be similar based on industry, sector, market capitalization, business model, investor interest, or shared news coverage. Companies and stocks commonly compared with Acushnet include Brunswick (BC), YETI (YETI), Knowles (KN), Topgolf Callaway Brands (CALY), and Peloton Interactive (PTON).

How does Acushnet compare to Brunswick?

Acushnet (NYSE:GOLF) and Brunswick (NYSE:BC) are both mid-cap consumer discretionary companies, but which is the better investment? We will contrast the two businesses based on the strength of their profitability, valuation, analyst recommendations, media sentiment, dividends, risk, institutional ownership and earnings.

Acushnet has a net margin of 6.54% compared to Brunswick's net margin of -2.47%. Acushnet's return on equity of 22.95% beat Brunswick's return on equity.

Company Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets
Acushnet6.54% 22.95% 7.74%
Brunswick -2.47%13.30%4.09%

In the previous week, Brunswick had 5 more articles in the media than Acushnet. MarketBeat recorded 9 mentions for Brunswick and 4 mentions for Acushnet. Brunswick's average media sentiment score of 0.21 beat Acushnet's score of 0.00 indicating that Brunswick is being referred to more favorably in the news media.

Company Very Positive Positive Neutral Negative Very Negative Overall Sentiment
Acushnet
0 Very Positive mention(s)
0 Positive mention(s)
4 Neutral mention(s)
0 Negative mention(s)
0 Very Negative mention(s)
Neutral
Brunswick
2 Very Positive mention(s)
1 Positive mention(s)
2 Neutral mention(s)
0 Negative mention(s)
2 Very Negative mention(s)
Neutral

Acushnet has higher earnings, but lower revenue than Brunswick. Brunswick is trading at a lower price-to-earnings ratio than Acushnet, indicating that it is currently the more affordable of the two stocks.

CompanyGross RevenuePrice/Sales RatioNet IncomeEarnings Per SharePrice/Earnings Ratio
Acushnet$2.56B2.02$188.54M$2.8431.13
Brunswick$5.36B0.98-$137.30M-$2.10N/A

Acushnet presently has a consensus price target of $94.17, indicating a potential upside of 6.53%. Brunswick has a consensus price target of $87.00, indicating a potential upside of 7.48%. Given Brunswick's stronger consensus rating and higher probable upside, analysts clearly believe Brunswick is more favorable than Acushnet.

Company Sell Ratings Hold Ratings Buy Ratings Strong Buy Ratings Rating Score
Acushnet
0 Sell rating(s)
7 Hold rating(s)
1 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.13
Brunswick
1 Sell rating(s)
7 Hold rating(s)
6 Buy rating(s)
1 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.47

Acushnet has a beta of 0.88, meaning that its stock price is 12% less volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, Brunswick has a beta of 1.33, meaning that its stock price is 33% more volatile than the broader market.

Acushnet pays an annual dividend of $1.02 per share and has a dividend yield of 1.2%. Brunswick pays an annual dividend of $1.76 per share and has a dividend yield of 2.2%. Acushnet pays out 35.9% of its earnings in the form of a dividend. Brunswick pays out -83.8% of its earnings in the form of a dividend. Both companies have healthy payout ratios and should be able to cover their dividend payments with earnings for the next several years. Acushnet has raised its dividend for 8 consecutive years and Brunswick has raised its dividend for 13 consecutive years. Brunswick is clearly the better dividend stock, given its higher yield and longer track record of dividend growth.

53.1% of Acushnet shares are owned by institutional investors. Comparatively, 99.3% of Brunswick shares are owned by institutional investors. 53.3% of Acushnet shares are owned by company insiders. Comparatively, 1.0% of Brunswick shares are owned by company insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that hedge funds, large money managers and endowments believe a company is poised for long-term growth.

Summary

Brunswick beats Acushnet on 12 of the 20 factors compared between the two stocks.

How does Acushnet compare to YETI?

Acushnet (NYSE:GOLF) and YETI (NYSE:YETI) are both mid-cap consumer discretionary companies, but which is the superior business? We will contrast the two companies based on the strength of their institutional ownership, media sentiment, risk, dividends, profitability, analyst recommendations, earnings and valuation.

YETI has a net margin of 8.36% compared to Acushnet's net margin of 6.54%. Acushnet's return on equity of 22.95% beat YETI's return on equity.

Company Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets
Acushnet6.54% 22.95% 7.74%
YETI 8.36%22.61%12.69%

Acushnet has a beta of 0.88, meaning that its share price is 12% less volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, YETI has a beta of 1.69, meaning that its share price is 69% more volatile than the broader market.

In the previous week, YETI had 8 more articles in the media than Acushnet. MarketBeat recorded 12 mentions for YETI and 4 mentions for Acushnet. YETI's average media sentiment score of 0.56 beat Acushnet's score of 0.00 indicating that YETI is being referred to more favorably in the news media.

Company Very Positive Positive Neutral Negative Very Negative Overall Sentiment
Acushnet
0 Very Positive mention(s)
0 Positive mention(s)
4 Neutral mention(s)
0 Negative mention(s)
0 Very Negative mention(s)
Neutral
YETI
3 Very Positive mention(s)
1 Positive mention(s)
6 Neutral mention(s)
1 Negative mention(s)
0 Very Negative mention(s)
Positive

53.1% of Acushnet shares are owned by institutional investors. 53.3% of Acushnet shares are owned by company insiders. Comparatively, 1.5% of YETI shares are owned by company insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that large money managers, endowments and hedge funds believe a company is poised for long-term growth.

Acushnet has higher revenue and earnings than YETI. YETI is trading at a lower price-to-earnings ratio than Acushnet, indicating that it is currently the more affordable of the two stocks.

CompanyGross RevenuePrice/Sales RatioNet IncomeEarnings Per SharePrice/Earnings Ratio
Acushnet$2.56B2.02$188.54M$2.8431.13
YETI$1.87B1.83$165.39M$1.9623.09

Acushnet presently has a consensus price target of $94.17, suggesting a potential upside of 6.53%. YETI has a consensus price target of $50.42, suggesting a potential upside of 11.42%. Given YETI's stronger consensus rating and higher possible upside, analysts plainly believe YETI is more favorable than Acushnet.

Company Sell Ratings Hold Ratings Buy Ratings Strong Buy Ratings Rating Score
Acushnet
0 Sell rating(s)
7 Hold rating(s)
1 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.13
YETI
0 Sell rating(s)
7 Hold rating(s)
9 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.56

Summary

Acushnet and YETI tied by winning 8 of the 16 factors compared between the two stocks.

How does Acushnet compare to Knowles?

Knowles (NYSE:KN) and Acushnet (NYSE:GOLF) are both mid-cap recreation companies, but which is the better investment? We will compare the two businesses based on the strength of their risk, valuation, analyst recommendations, media sentiment, institutional ownership, earnings, dividends and profitability.

Knowles has a net margin of 9.10% compared to Acushnet's net margin of 6.54%. Acushnet's return on equity of 22.95% beat Knowles' return on equity.

Company Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets
Knowles9.10% 10.66% 7.60%
Acushnet 6.54%22.95%7.74%

In the previous week, Knowles had 1 more articles in the media than Acushnet. MarketBeat recorded 5 mentions for Knowles and 4 mentions for Acushnet. Knowles' average media sentiment score of 1.03 beat Acushnet's score of 0.00 indicating that Knowles is being referred to more favorably in the media.

Company Very Positive Positive Neutral Negative Very Negative Overall Sentiment
Knowles
3 Very Positive mention(s)
1 Positive mention(s)
1 Neutral mention(s)
0 Negative mention(s)
0 Very Negative mention(s)
Positive
Acushnet
0 Very Positive mention(s)
0 Positive mention(s)
4 Neutral mention(s)
0 Negative mention(s)
0 Very Negative mention(s)
Neutral

Acushnet has higher revenue and earnings than Knowles. Acushnet is trading at a lower price-to-earnings ratio than Knowles, indicating that it is currently the more affordable of the two stocks.

CompanyGross RevenuePrice/Sales RatioNet IncomeEarnings Per SharePrice/Earnings Ratio
Knowles$593.20M5.29$44.20M$0.6457.28
Acushnet$2.56B2.02$188.54M$2.8431.13

Knowles currently has a consensus price target of $33.33, indicating a potential downside of 9.06%. Acushnet has a consensus price target of $94.17, indicating a potential upside of 6.53%. Given Acushnet's higher possible upside, analysts plainly believe Acushnet is more favorable than Knowles.

Company Sell Ratings Hold Ratings Buy Ratings Strong Buy Ratings Rating Score
Knowles
0 Sell rating(s)
2 Hold rating(s)
2 Buy rating(s)
1 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.80
Acushnet
0 Sell rating(s)
7 Hold rating(s)
1 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.13

Knowles has a beta of 1.56, indicating that its stock price is 56% more volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, Acushnet has a beta of 0.88, indicating that its stock price is 12% less volatile than the broader market.

96.4% of Knowles shares are held by institutional investors. Comparatively, 53.1% of Acushnet shares are held by institutional investors. 2.2% of Knowles shares are held by company insiders. Comparatively, 53.3% of Acushnet shares are held by company insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that hedge funds, large money managers and endowments believe a stock is poised for long-term growth.

Summary

Knowles beats Acushnet on 10 of the 17 factors compared between the two stocks.

How does Acushnet compare to Topgolf Callaway Brands?

Topgolf Callaway Brands (NYSE:CALY) and Acushnet (NYSE:GOLF) are both mid-cap consumer discretionary companies, but which is the better investment? We will compare the two businesses based on the strength of their dividends, profitability, valuation, media sentiment, analyst recommendations, earnings, risk and institutional ownership.

Topgolf Callaway Brands has a beta of 0.95, indicating that its share price is 5% less volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, Acushnet has a beta of 0.88, indicating that its share price is 12% less volatile than the broader market.

Acushnet has a net margin of 6.54% compared to Topgolf Callaway Brands' net margin of 1.05%. Acushnet's return on equity of 22.95% beat Topgolf Callaway Brands' return on equity.

Company Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets
Topgolf Callaway Brands1.05% 4.44% 1.59%
Acushnet 6.54%22.95%7.74%

In the previous week, Acushnet had 2 more articles in the media than Topgolf Callaway Brands. MarketBeat recorded 4 mentions for Acushnet and 2 mentions for Topgolf Callaway Brands. Topgolf Callaway Brands' average media sentiment score of 0.36 beat Acushnet's score of 0.00 indicating that Topgolf Callaway Brands is being referred to more favorably in the media.

Company Very Positive Positive Neutral Negative Very Negative Overall Sentiment
Topgolf Callaway Brands
0 Very Positive mention(s)
1 Positive mention(s)
1 Neutral mention(s)
0 Negative mention(s)
0 Very Negative mention(s)
Neutral
Acushnet
0 Very Positive mention(s)
0 Positive mention(s)
4 Neutral mention(s)
0 Negative mention(s)
0 Very Negative mention(s)
Neutral

84.7% of Topgolf Callaway Brands shares are owned by institutional investors. Comparatively, 53.1% of Acushnet shares are owned by institutional investors. 2.9% of Topgolf Callaway Brands shares are owned by company insiders. Comparatively, 53.3% of Acushnet shares are owned by company insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that endowments, large money managers and hedge funds believe a company is poised for long-term growth.

Acushnet has higher revenue and earnings than Topgolf Callaway Brands. Acushnet is trading at a lower price-to-earnings ratio than Topgolf Callaway Brands, indicating that it is currently the more affordable of the two stocks.

CompanyGross RevenuePrice/Sales RatioNet IncomeEarnings Per SharePrice/Earnings Ratio
Topgolf Callaway Brands$2.06B1.34-$409.30M$0.14109.96
Acushnet$2.56B2.02$188.54M$2.8431.13

Topgolf Callaway Brands currently has a consensus target price of $16.00, suggesting a potential upside of 3.93%. Acushnet has a consensus target price of $94.17, suggesting a potential upside of 6.53%. Given Acushnet's stronger consensus rating and higher possible upside, analysts plainly believe Acushnet is more favorable than Topgolf Callaway Brands.

Company Sell Ratings Hold Ratings Buy Ratings Strong Buy Ratings Rating Score
Topgolf Callaway Brands
0 Sell rating(s)
4 Hold rating(s)
0 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.00
Acushnet
0 Sell rating(s)
7 Hold rating(s)
1 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.13

Summary

Acushnet beats Topgolf Callaway Brands on 12 of the 16 factors compared between the two stocks.

How does Acushnet compare to Peloton Interactive?

Peloton Interactive (NASDAQ:PTON) and Acushnet (NYSE:GOLF) are both mid-cap consumer discretionary companies, but which is the better business? We will compare the two companies based on the strength of their dividends, analyst recommendations, profitability, earnings, risk, media sentiment, institutional ownership and valuation.

77.0% of Peloton Interactive shares are held by institutional investors. Comparatively, 53.1% of Acushnet shares are held by institutional investors. 1.3% of Peloton Interactive shares are held by company insiders. Comparatively, 53.3% of Acushnet shares are held by company insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that endowments, hedge funds and large money managers believe a stock is poised for long-term growth.

Peloton Interactive currently has a consensus target price of $8.25, indicating a potential upside of 44.48%. Acushnet has a consensus target price of $94.17, indicating a potential upside of 6.53%. Given Peloton Interactive's stronger consensus rating and higher possible upside, equities research analysts plainly believe Peloton Interactive is more favorable than Acushnet.

Company Sell Ratings Hold Ratings Buy Ratings Strong Buy Ratings Rating Score
Peloton Interactive
1 Sell rating(s)
8 Hold rating(s)
5 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.29
Acushnet
0 Sell rating(s)
7 Hold rating(s)
1 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.13

Acushnet has higher revenue and earnings than Peloton Interactive. Acushnet is trading at a lower price-to-earnings ratio than Peloton Interactive, indicating that it is currently the more affordable of the two stocks.

CompanyGross RevenuePrice/Sales RatioNet IncomeEarnings Per SharePrice/Earnings Ratio
Peloton Interactive$2.49B0.99-$118.90M$0.04142.75
Acushnet$2.56B2.02$188.54M$2.8431.13

Peloton Interactive has a beta of 2.5, suggesting that its stock price is 150% more volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, Acushnet has a beta of 0.88, suggesting that its stock price is 12% less volatile than the broader market.

In the previous week, Peloton Interactive had 9 more articles in the media than Acushnet. MarketBeat recorded 13 mentions for Peloton Interactive and 4 mentions for Acushnet. Peloton Interactive's average media sentiment score of 0.40 beat Acushnet's score of 0.00 indicating that Peloton Interactive is being referred to more favorably in the media.

Company Very Positive Positive Neutral Negative Very Negative Overall Sentiment
Peloton Interactive
6 Very Positive mention(s)
1 Positive mention(s)
2 Neutral mention(s)
1 Negative mention(s)
0 Very Negative mention(s)
Neutral
Acushnet
0 Very Positive mention(s)
0 Positive mention(s)
4 Neutral mention(s)
0 Negative mention(s)
0 Very Negative mention(s)
Neutral

Acushnet has a net margin of 6.54% compared to Peloton Interactive's net margin of 0.94%. Acushnet's return on equity of 22.95% beat Peloton Interactive's return on equity.

Company Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets
Peloton Interactive0.94% -6.95% 1.09%
Acushnet 6.54%22.95%7.74%

Summary

Peloton Interactive and Acushnet tied by winning 8 of the 16 factors compared between the two stocks.

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GOLF vs. The Competition

MetricAcushnetLEISURE&REC PRD IndustryDiscretionary SectorNYSE Exchange
Market Cap$5.18B$2.30B$7.24B$23.19B
Dividend Yield1.15%2.26%2.94%4.10%
P/E Ratio31.1336.0818.5930.65
Price / Sales2.021.123.3724.49
Price / Cash19.7615.5814.7725.12
Price / Book6.272.093.714.74
Net Income$188.54M$36.85M$238.79M$1.07B
7 Day Performance2.75%2.58%1.38%1.45%
1 Month Performance-9.78%-2.92%14.65%1.58%
1 Year Performance29.54%-2.93%18.59%28.44%

Acushnet Competitors List

CompanyMarketRankShare PriceAnalysts' Price Target1Y Price PerformanceMarket CapRevenueP/E RatioEmployee CountIndicator(s)
GOLF
Acushnet
2.4471 of 5 stars
$88.40
0.0%
$94.17
+6.5%
+29.5%$5.18B$2.56B31.137,300
BC
Brunswick
3.656 of 5 stars
$76.50
-1.4%
$86.71
+13.4%
+62.8%$5.04B$5.36BN/A14,000
YETI
YETI
3.2547 of 5 stars
$42.46
-0.5%
$50.33
+18.5%
+53.3%$3.23B$1.87B21.661,390
KN
Knowles
3.036 of 5 stars
$34.48
-1.8%
$33.33
-3.3%
+126.1%$3.00B$593.20M53.885,200
CALY
Topgolf Callaway Brands
N/A$14.91
-2.1%
$16.00
+7.3%
N/A$2.74B$2.06B106.5128,000

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