Gagnon Securities LLC Makes New Investment in MarineMax, Inc. $HZO

Gagnon Securities LLC purchased a new stake in MarineMax, Inc. (NYSE:HZO) during the third quarter, HoldingsChannel.com reports. The firm purchased 261,349 shares of the specialty retailer’s stock, valued at approximately $6,620,000. MarineMax accounts for about 1.3% of Gagnon Securities LLC’s investment portfolio, making the stock its 25th largest position.

A number of other institutional investors and hedge funds have also made changes to their positions in the company. PNC Financial Services Group Inc. raised its position in shares of MarineMax by 52.7% in the 2nd quarter. PNC Financial Services Group Inc. now owns 1,351 shares of the specialty retailer’s stock worth $34,000 after buying an additional 466 shares during the period. MTM Investment Management LLC purchased a new stake in MarineMax during the second quarter valued at about $42,000. Police & Firemen s Retirement System of New Jersey increased its stake in MarineMax by 12.8% during the second quarter. Police & Firemen s Retirement System of New Jersey now owns 5,008 shares of the specialty retailer’s stock worth $126,000 after acquiring an additional 567 shares during the last quarter. Jones Financial Companies Lllp acquired a new stake in MarineMax during the first quarter worth about $168,000. Finally, Rafferty Asset Management LLC purchased a new position in shares of MarineMax in the 2nd quarter worth about $235,000. 92.85% of the stock is currently owned by institutional investors and hedge funds.

Analyst Ratings Changes

A number of analysts have recently issued reports on HZO shares. Citigroup reiterated a “buy” rating on shares of MarineMax in a report on Wednesday, January 14th. Weiss Ratings reiterated a “sell (d)” rating on shares of MarineMax in a research note on Thursday, January 22nd. Zacks Research raised shares of MarineMax from a “strong sell” rating to a “hold” rating in a research note on Friday, January 23rd. Loop Capital assumed coverage on shares of MarineMax in a report on Monday, December 22nd. They set a “buy” rating and a $29.00 target price on the stock. Finally, Wall Street Zen raised shares of MarineMax from a “sell” rating to a “hold” rating in a research report on Saturday, November 22nd. Four equities research analysts have rated the stock with a Buy rating, one has assigned a Hold rating and one has given a Sell rating to the stock. According to data from MarketBeat.com, the stock presently has a consensus rating of “Moderate Buy” and a consensus target price of $30.00.

MarineMax Trading Down 8.2%

HZO opened at $24.66 on Friday. The firm’s 50 day moving average is $25.56 and its 200-day moving average is $25.26. MarineMax, Inc. has a 52-week low of $16.85 and a 52-week high of $31.51. The company has a quick ratio of 0.32, a current ratio of 1.20 and a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.38. The firm has a market capitalization of $543.15 million, a P/E ratio of -15.91 and a beta of 1.65.

MarineMax (NYSE:HZO) last released its quarterly earnings results on Thursday, January 29th. The specialty retailer reported ($0.21) earnings per share for the quarter, missing analysts’ consensus estimates of ($0.12) by ($0.09). MarineMax had a negative net margin of 1.37% and a positive return on equity of 2.00%. The firm had revenue of $505.18 million for the quarter, compared to analyst estimates of $481.67 million. During the same period in the previous year, the business posted $0.17 earnings per share. MarineMax’s revenue for the quarter was up 7.8% on a year-over-year basis. Analysts expect that MarineMax, Inc. will post 2.41 EPS for the current fiscal year.

Trending Headlines about MarineMax

Here are the key news stories impacting MarineMax this week:

• Positive Sentiment: Revenue and same‑store sales beat/grew — MarineMax reported $505.2M in Q1 revenue (above estimates) and same‑store sales rose over 10%, showing continued demand. Business Wire: MarineMax Reports Fiscal 2026 First Quarter Results
• Positive Sentiment: Inventory reduction improves balance sheet/working capital — inventories were down ~$167M year‑over‑year at quarter end, which should help cash flow and reduce carrying costs. Business Wire: MarineMax Reports Fiscal 2026 First Quarter Results
• Neutral Sentiment: Gross profit margin remains positive but faces pressure — Q1 gross margin was 31.8%; that level is healthy but management says promotional activity compressed profitability. Business Wire: MarineMax Q1 results
• Negative Sentiment: EPS missed expectations — MarineMax reported a loss of $0.21 per share vs. the consensus loss of $0.12, reversing from positive EPS a year ago; this earnings miss is the main driver of the selloff. Zacks: MarineMax Reports Q1 Loss, Beats Revenue Estimates
• Negative Sentiment: Promotional activity compressed margins — management and analysts noted increased promotions to drive sales, which boosted revenue but reduced net margin and led to a reported loss. Seeking Alpha: MarineMax reports a loss as promotional activity weighs on margins
• Negative Sentiment: Market reaction — coverage and call transcripts highlight the EPS miss and margin concerns; shares are trading down on higher-than-normal volume as short‑term sentiment tilts negative. Yahoo Finance: Why MarineMax (HZO) Stock Is Falling Today

MarineMax Company Profile

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.