MarineMax (HZO) Stock Price, News & Analysis

Company Overview

MarineMax, Inc. is a publicly traded company on the New York Stock Exchange under the ticker HZO and is one of the largest recreational boat and yacht retailers in the United States. The company markets new and used motor yachts, sailing yachts, sport boats and personal watercraft, acting as an authorized dealer for leading manufacturers. In addition to boat sales, MarineMax provides service and maintenance, parts and accessory sales, training and education, and marina operations.

Operating through a network of sales centers, service facilities and marinas, MarineMax serves coastal and inland markets across the continental U.S. and internationally, including a presence in Singapore. The company’s digital platform offers customers online inventory browsing, financing and insurance services, as well as boat charter and rental programs. Integrated financing and insurance solutions are provided through in-house capabilities and third-party partners, enhancing MarineMax’s ability to deliver end-to-end customer support.

Founded in 1998 and headquartered in Clearwater, Florida, MarineMax has grown both organically and through strategic acquisitions. Notable transactions include the 2021 acquisition of OneWater Marine, which expanded MarineMax’s footprint in key coastal regions, and earlier purchases of regional dealerships that strengthened its network in the Gulf Coast and Northeast. These acquisitions have helped MarineMax diversify its brand portfolio and broaden its geographic coverage.

Under the leadership of Chief Executive Officer Brett McGill and Executive Chairman Chris Lynn, MarineMax focuses on delivering a premium ownership experience. The management team emphasizes customer service, technical expertise and safety education through onboard training programs and manufacturer certification courses. This integrated approach aims to foster long-term relationships with boaters and position the company for continued growth in the recreational boating market.

Key Stats

• Today's Range: $30.29 to $31.53
• 50-Day Range: $24.87 to $30.95
• 52-Week Range: $20.52 to $32.00
• Volume: 344,560 shs
• Average Volume: 407,043 shs
• Market Capitalization: $688.55 million
• P/E Ratio: N/A
• Dividend Yield: N/A
• Price Target: $31.80
• Consensus Rating: Moderate Buy

MarineMax Stock Analysis - MarketRank™

MarineMax scored higher than 39% of companies evaluated by MarketBeat, and ranked 145th out of 195 stocks in the retail/wholesale 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: Moderate Buy

Consensus Rating

MarineMax has received a consensus rating of Moderate Buy. The company's average rating score is 2.57, and is based on no strong buy ratings, 5 buy ratings, 1 hold rating, and 1 sell rating.

Upside/Downside

The consensus price target for MarineMax is close to its current price, suggesting limited near-term upside or downside.

Amount of Analyst Coverage

MarineMax has only been the subject of 3 research reports in the past 90 days.

Earnings and Valuation

• Score: 2.5 / 5
• Proj. Earnings Growth: 90.54%

Earnings Growth

Earnings for MarineMax are expected to grow by 90.54% in the coming year, from $0.74 to $1.41 per share.

Price to Earnings Ratio vs. the Market

The P/E ratio of MarineMax is -10.63, which means that its earnings are negative and its P/E ratio cannot be compared to companies with positive earnings.

Price to Earnings Ratio vs. Sector

The P/E ratio of MarineMax is -10.63, which means that its earnings are negative and its P/E ratio cannot be compared to companies with positive earnings.

Price to Book Value per Share Ratio

MarineMax has a P/B Ratio of 0.73. P/B Ratios below 1 indicate that a company could be undervalued with respect to its assets and liabilities.

Short Interest

• Score: 1.0 / 5
• Short Interest Level: Bearish

Percentage of Shares Shorted

16.21% of the float of MarineMax has been sold short.

Short Interest Ratio / Days to Cover

MarineMax has a short interest ratio ("days to cover") of 15.14, which indicates bearish sentiment.

Change versus previous month

Short interest in MarineMax has recently decreased by 3.76%, indicating that investor sentiment is improving.

Dividend

• Score: 0.0 / 5
• Dividend Strength: N/A

Dividend Yield

MarineMax does not currently pay a dividend.

Dividend Growth

MarineMax does not have a long track record of dividend growth.

News and Social Media

• Score: 3.1 / 5
• News Sentiment: 0.89

News Sentiment

MarineMax has a news sentiment score of 0.89. 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 is a higher news sentiment than the 0.65 average news sentiment score of Retail/Wholesale companies.

News Coverage This Week

MarketBeat has tracked 3 news articles for MarineMax this week, compared to 3 articles on an average week.

MarketBeat Follows

1 people have added MarineMax to their MarketBeat watchlist in the last 30 days.

Company Ownership

• Score: 0.8 / 5
• Insider Trading: N/A

Insider Buying vs. Insider Selling

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

Percentage Held by Insiders

3.20% of the stock of MarineMax is held by insiders.

Percentage Held by Institutions

92.85% of the stock of MarineMax is held by institutions. High institutional ownership can be a signal of strong market trust in this company.

HZO Stock Analysis - Frequently Asked Questions

How have HZO shares performed this year?

MarineMax's stock was trading at $24.22 on January 1st, 2026. Since then, HZO shares have increased by 29.0% and is now trading at $31.2550.

How were MarineMax's earnings last quarter?

MarineMax, Inc. (NYSE:HZO) announced its earnings results on Thursday, April, 23rd. The specialty retailer reported $0.04 earnings per share for the quarter, beating the consensus estimate of ($0.03) by $0.07. The firm's quarterly revenue was down 16.5% compared to the same quarter last year.
Read the conference call transcript.

Is MarineMax buying back stock?

MarineMax's board initiated a stock repurchase plan on Wednesday, March 4th 2026, which permits the company to repurchase $100,000,000 in shares, according to EventVestor. This means that the company could repurchase up to 15.3% of its shares through open market purchases. Shares buyback plans are typically a sign that the company's management believes its stock is undervalued.

Does MarineMax have any subsidiaries?

MarineMax subsidiaries include these companies: Intrepid, Texas MasterCraft, Nisswa Marine, Cruisers Yachts, SkipperBud’s & Silver Seas Yachts, Private Insurance Services, NORTHROP & JOHNSON, and others.

Who are MarineMax's major shareholders?

Top institutional shareholders of MarineMax include Peregrine Capital Management LLC (0.60%), Bank of New York Mellon Corp (0.54%), Principal Financial Group Inc. (0.43%) and Assenagon Asset Management S.A. (0.14%). Insiders that own company stock include W Brett Mcgill, Charles A Cashman, Clint Moore and Anthony E Jr Cassella.
View institutional ownership trends.

How do I buy shares of MarineMax?

Shares of HZO 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 MarineMax own?

Based on aggregate information from My MarketBeat watchlists, some other companies that MarineMax investors own include NVIDIA (NVDA), Meta Platforms (META), YETI (YETI), Advanced Micro Devices (AMD), Tesla (TSLA), Netflix (NFLX) and CrowdStrike (CRWD).

Company Calendar

• Last Earnings: 4/23/2026
• Today: 5/06/2026
• Next Earnings (Estimated): 7/23/2026
• Fiscal Year End: 9/30/2026

Industry, Sector and Symbol

• Stock Exchange: NYSE
• Sector: Retail/Wholesale
• Industry: RETAIL - MISC/DIV
• Sub-Industry: Specialty Stores
• Current Symbol: NYSE:HZO
• CIK: 1057060
• Web: www.marinemax.com
• Phone: (727) 531-1700
• Fax: 727-531-0123
• Employees: 3,385
• Year Founded: 1998

Price Target and Rating

• Average Price Target for MarineMax: $31.80
• High Price Target: $35.00
• Low Price Target: $29.00
• Potential Upside/Downside: +1.7%
• Consensus Rating: Moderate Buy
• Rating Score (0-4): 2.57
• Research Coverage: 7 Analysts

Profitability

• EPS (Trailing Twelve Months): ($2.94)
• Trailing P/E Ratio: N/A
• Forward P/E Ratio: 42.24
• P/E Growth: N/A
• Net Income: -$31.63 million
• Net Margins: -2.83%
• Pretax Margin: -3.42%
• Return on Equity: 0.68%
• Return on Assets: 0.26%

Debt

• Debt-to-Equity Ratio: 0.36
• Current Ratio: 1.18
• Quick Ratio: 0.32

Sales & Book Value

• Annual Sales: $2.31 billion
• Price / Sales: 0.30
• Cash Flow: $6.96 per share
• Price / Cash Flow: 4.49
• Book Value: $42.83 per share
• Price / Book: 0.73

Miscellaneous

• Outstanding Shares: 22,030,000
• Free Float: 21,323,000
• Market Cap: $688.55 million
• Optionable: Optionable
• Beta: 1.55