RideNow : Press Release (200320)
RDNW
Published on 05/14/2026 at 04:17 pm EDT
Powersports Revenue increased 6.4%, reaching $260.4 million, which represents an increase of $15.7 million.
On a same store sales basis, Powersports Revenue was up 13.1%, driven by a 16.3% increase in unit sales.
Powersports Gross profit was $71.6 million, up 8.3%.
Selling, general & administrative expense ("SG&A") was $62.1 million, or 86.7% of total Company gross profit, compared to $61.1 million, or 90.9% of gross profit.
Net loss improved 55.7% to a loss of $4.3 million compared to a net loss of $9.7 million.
Adjusted EBITDA increased to $9.3 million from $7.0 million.
Commenting on the quarter, Chairman, Chief Executive Officer and President Michael Quartieri said, "I am invigorated by our team's unrelenting focus on execution, as evidenced by our first quarter results. Our tactical plan combines near-term initiatives to improve financial performance with structural changes to elevate the Company's strategic direction. All of our effort is focused on driving long-term value creation for our shareholders, and our first quarter results are further evidence that we are on the right trajectory."
($ in millions except units)
Three Months Ended March 31,
2026 2025 YOY Change
Revenue
$ 260.4
$ 244.7
6.4 %
Gross Profit
$ 71.6
$ 67.2
6.5 %
SG&A
$ 62.1
$ 61.1
1.6 %
Adjusted SG&A(1)
$ 60.4
$ 57.5
5.0 %
Operating Income
$ 7.6
$ 3.8
NM
Net Loss
$ (4.3)
$ (9.7)
55.7 %
Adjusted EBITDA(1)
$ 9.3
$ 7.0
32.9 %
Unit Retail Sales:
New Powersports
9,322
8,013
16.3 %
Pre-owned Powersports
4,593
4,307
6.6 %
($ in millions)
Three Months Ended March 31,
2026 2025 YOY Change
Operating Cash Flow
$ (27.6)
$ (6.9)
300.0 %
Capital Expenditures
$ (0.6)
$ (0.5)
(20.0)%
Free Cash Flow(1)
$ (28.2)
$ (7.4)
281.1 %
Mar. 31,
2026
Dec. 31,
2025
Change
Cash (unrestricted)
$ 30.2
$ 29.5
2.4 %
Long-term Debt, including Current Maturities
$ 211.3
$ 207.6
1.8 %
Principal of Long-Term Debt, including Current Maturities
$ 220.9
$ 218.8
1.0 %
Non-Vehicle Net Debt(1)
$ 190.7
$ 189.3
0.7 %
NM = not meaningful
(1) Adjusted SG&A, Adjusted EBITDA, Free Cash Flow, and Non-Vehicle Net Debt are non-GAAP measures. Reconciliations of most directly comparable GAAP to non-GAAP financial measures are provided in accompanying financial schedules.
$ in millions, except per unit
2026
2025
YOY Change
Unit Sales (#)
Retail
New
9,322
8,013
16.3 %
Pre-owned
4,593
4,307
6.6 %
Total retail
13,915
12,320
12.9 %
Wholesale
779
866
(10.0)%
Total Powersports Unit Sales
14,694
13,186
11.4 %
Revenue
New retail vehicles
$ 135.0
$ 120.1
12.4 %
Pre-owned retail vehicles
52.0
48.1
8.1 %
Wholesale vehicles
4.9
3.8
28.9 %
Finance & Insurance, net
21.8
21.1
3.3 %
Parts, Services, and Accessories
46.7
46.1
1.3 %
Total Powersports Revenue
$ 260.4
$ 239.2
8.9 %
Gross Profit
New retail vehicles
$ 19.2
$ 16.3
17.8 %
Pre-owned retail vehicles
8.8
7.8
12.8 %
Wholesale vehicles
(0.2)
0.1
(300.0)%
Finance & Insurance, net
21.8
21.1
3.3 %
Parts, Services, and Accessories
22.0
20.8
5.8 %
Total Powersports Gross Profit
$ 71.6
$ 66.1
8.3 %
Powersports GPU(1)
(1) Calculated as total powersports gross profit divided by total retail units sold.
$ 5,150
$ 5,365
(4.0)%
$ in millions, except units and per unit
2026
2025
YOY Change
Same Store Units (#)
Retail
New vehicles
9,261
7,760
19.3 %
Pre-owned vehicles
4,593
4,118
11.5 %
Total retail
13,854
11,878
16.6 %
Wholesale
595
544
9.4 %
Same Store Revenue
New retail vehicles
$ 135.4
$ 117.1
15.6 %
Pre-owned retail vehicles
52.0
46.1
12.8 %
Total retail
187.4
163.2
14.8 %
Wholesale vehicles
3.5
2.0
75.0 %
Total Same Store Vehicles
190.9
165.2
15.6 %
Finance & Insurance, net
21.4
19.1
12.0 %
Parts, Services, and Accessories
46.7
44.6
4.7 %
Total Powersports Revenue $ 259.0
$ 228.9
13.1 %
Same Store Gross Profit
New
$ 19.5
$ 16.3
19.6 %
Pre-owned
8.7
7.7
13.0 %
Total retail
28.2
24.0
17.5 %
Wholesale vehicles
(0.3)
(0.1)
200.0 %
Total Same Store Vehicles
27.9
23.9
16.7 %
Finance & Insurance, net
21.4
19.1
12.0 %
Parts, Services, and Accessories
22.3
20.8
7.2 %
Total Same Store Gross Profit $ 71.6 $ 63.8 12.2 %
Same Store Powersports GPU(2)
$ 5,168
$ 5,371
(3.8)%
Same store metrics in the table above exclude the impact in all periods of fleet sales and stores permanently closed as of March 31, 2026.
Calculated as total same store powersports gross profit divided by total same store retail units.
The Company ended the quarter with $46.4 million in total cash, inclusive of restricted cash, and $190.7 million of non-vehicle net debt. Availability under the Company's powersports floor plan lines of credit totaled approximately
$99.3 million as of March 31, 2026. Total Available Liquidity, defined as total cash plus availability under floorplan credit facilities, was $145.7 million as of March 31, 2026. Cash outflows from operating activities were $27.6 million for the first three months of 2026, compared to outflows of $6.9 million for the same period in 2025.
The Company's management will host a conference call to discuss these results on May 14, 2026 at 4:30 p.m. Eastern Time. To access the conference call, United States callers may dial 1-800-717-1738 (1-646-307-1865 for callers outside of the United States) and enter conference ID 60701. A live and archived webcast will be accessible from the Company's Investor Relations website at https://investors.ridenow.com.
RideNow Group, Inc. (NASDAQ: RDNW) is a powersports dealership group. We believe our powersports business is the largest powersports retail group in the United States, offering a wide selection of new and pre-owned motorcycles, all-terrain vehicles, utility terrain or side-by-side vehicles, personal watercraft, snowmobiles, and other powersports products. We also offer parts, apparel, accessories, finance & insurance products and services, and aftermarket products from a wide range of manufacturers. We are one of the largest purchasers of pre-owned powersports vehicles in the United States and utilize our proprietary RideNow Cash Offer tool to acquire vehicles directly from consumers. To learn more, please visit us online at https://www.ridenow.com.
This press release contains "forward-looking statements" as that term is defined under the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995, which statements may be identified by words such as "expects," "projects," "will," "may," "anticipates," "believes," "should," "intends," "estimates," and other words of similar meaning. Readers are cautioned not to place undue reliance on these forward-looking statements, which are based on our expectations as of the date of this press release and speak only as of the date of this press release. Such forward-looking statements are subject to risks and uncertainties that could cause actual results to differ materially from those expressed or implied. Forward-looking statements contained in this press release include, but are not limited to, statements about our future results of operations and financial position, our ability to deliver continued growth and long-term shareholder value, business strategy and plans, including the anticipated benefits of our strategic initiatives, industry and business trends, the sufficiency of our liquidity and capital resources, our ability to refinance or repay our indebtedness on or prior to its maturity, including our ability to meet the refinancing milestones under our Credit Agreement, general macroeconomic and market conditions, growth opportunities, same store sales trends and momentum, and our objectives for future operations. Our actual future results and trends may differ materially depending on a variety of factors, including, but not limited to, the following: our ability to grow our business both organically and through strategic acquisitions and to realize our plans and strategies; our ability to acquire sufficient powersports inventory to satisfy consumer demand or our expectations for the business; our dependence on key personnel to operate our business and our ability to retain, attract, and integrate qualified personnel; internal control matters; our reliance on third-party financing providers to finance a substantial portion of our customers' powersports vehicle purchases and to supply extended protection products; the success of our marketing and branding efforts and our ability to attract new customers; adverse conditions affecting one or more of the powersports manufacturers with which we hold franchises, or their inability to deliver a desirable mix of vehicles; our dependence on manufacturer relationships and restrictions imposed by vehicle manufacturers; product liability claims and manufacturer safety recalls; natural disasters, adverse weather, and other disruptive events; our ability to adequately protect our intellectual property; and concentration of leases with entities controlled by our directors; our significant indebtedness and its effect on business flexibility; our need to refinance our indebtedness at or prior to its maturity, and our need for additional financing or capital for acquisitions or unforeseen circumstances; our dependence on floor plan facilities for inventory financing, which may be reduced or terminated; and interest rate risk in connection with floor plan payables and other debt instruments; sensitivity of the powersports industry to unfavorable economic conditions and other demand factors; changes in trade policies, including the imposition of tariffs; operating in a highly competitive market for powersports products and services; potential reduction or discontinuation of manufacturer sales incentive, warranty, or promotional programs; and seasonality and weather trends causing fluctuations in revenue and operating results; our reliance on Internet search engines to drive website traffic; potential disruption in service on our websites; cybersecurity risks and incidents affecting our operations and third-party providers; and compliance with privacy, security, and data processing laws and regulations regarding personal information; potential repeal or weakening of state laws protecting powersports retailers; compliance with a wide range of federal, state, and local laws and regulations; and exposure to various legal proceedings, as well as the factors listed under the heading "Forward-Looking Statements" and "Risk Factors" in the Company's SEC filings, as may be updated and amended from time to time. We undertake no obligation to publicly update or revise any forward-looking statements, whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise, except as required by law.
To supplement its Unaudited Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements, which are prepared and presented in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America ("GAAP"), the Company uses the following non-GAAP financial measures: EBITDA, Adjusted EBITDA, Free Cash Flow, Non-Vehicle Net Debt, and Adjusted SG&A (collectively the "non-GAAP financial measures"). The presentation of this financial information is not intended to be considered in isolation or as a substitute for, or superior to, the financial information prepared and presented in accordance with GAAP. The Company uses these non-GAAP financial measures for financial and operational decision making and as a means to evaluate period-to-period comparisons. The Company believes that they provide useful information about operating results, enhance the overall understanding of our operating performance and future prospects, and allow for greater transparency with respect to key metrics used by management in its financial and operational decision making. The non-GAAP measures used by the Company in this press release may be different from the measures used by other companies.
2026
2025
Revenue:
Powersports vehicles
$ 191.9
$ 172.0
Parts, service and accessories
46.7
46.1
Finance and insurance, net
21.8
21.1
Vehicle transportation services
-
5.5
Total revenue
260.4
244.7
Cost of revenue:
Powersports vehicles
164.1
147.8
Parts, service and accessories
24.7
25.3
Vehicle transportation services
-
4.4
Total cost of revenue
188.8
177.5
Gross profit
71.6
67.2
Selling, general and administrative
62.1
61.1
Depreciation and amortization
1.9
2.3
Operating income
7.6
3.8
Other income (expense):
Floor plan interest expense
(2.4)
(2.8)
Other interest expense, net
(9.3)
(10.8)
Other (expense) income
(0.1)
0.2
Total other expense
(11.8)
(13.4)
Loss before income taxes
(4.2)
(9.6)
Income tax expense
0.1
0.1
Net loss
$ (4.3)
$ (9.7)
Weighted average shares-basic and diluted
38.4
37.8
Net loss per share - basic and diluted
$ (0.11)
$ (0.26)
Common shares outstanding, at period end
38.7
37.8
Mar. 31, 2026
Dec. 31, 2025
ASSETS
(Unaudited)
Current assets:
Cash
$ 30.2
$ 29.5
Restricted cash
16.2
13.4
Accounts receivable, net
31.2
28.9
Inventory
302.5
257.4
Prepaid expense and other current assets
4.7
5.5
Total current assets
384.8
334.7
Property and equipment, net
60.2
60.5
Right-of-use assets
148.7
150.4
Franchise rights
127.0
127.0
Other assets
1.0
1.0
Total assets
$ 721.7
$ 673.6
LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS' DEFICIT
Current liabilities:
Accounts payable and other current liabilities
$ 82.3
$ 77.7
Vehicle floor plan notes payable
263.0
218.4
Current portion of long-term debt
0.9
0.4
Total current liabilities
346.2
296.5
Long-term liabilities:
Long-term debt
210.4
207.2
Operating lease liabilities
126.4
128.0
Other long-term liabilities, including finance lease obligation
54.9
54.4
Total long-term liabilities
391.7
389.6
Total liabilities
737.9
686.1
Commitments and contingencies
Stockholders' Deficit:
Additional paid-in capital
704.7
704.1
Accumulated deficit
(716.6)
(712.3)
Treasury stock
(4.3)
(4.3)
Total stockholders' deficit
(16.2)
(12.5)
Total liabilities and stockholders' deficit
$ 721.7
$ 673.6
2026
2025
CASH FLOWS FROM OPERATING ACTIVITIES
Net loss
$
(4.3)
$
(9.7)
Adjustments to reconcile net loss to net cash from operating activities:
Depreciation and amortization
1.9
2.3
Amortization of debt discount and issuance costs
1.6
2.5
Stock-based compensation
0.6
(0.1)
Interest paid-in-kind capitalized in debt principal
1.2
0.8
Changes in operating assets and liabilities, net of acquisitions:
Accounts receivable
(2.3)
3.7
Inventory
(45.1)
(32.0)
Prepaid expenses and other assets
0.8
0.9
Other liabilities
0.7
0.3
Accounts payable and accrued liabilities
4.6
(0.1)
Floor plan trade note borrowings, net
12.7
24.5
Net cash used in operating activities
(27.6)
(6.9)
CASH FLOWS FROM INVESTING ACTIVITIES
Purchase of property and equipment
(0.6)
(0.5)
Technology development
(0.1)
-
Net cash used in investing activities
(0.7)
(0.5)
CASH FLOWS FROM FINANCING ACTIVITIES
Repayment of debt
(0.1)
(38.8)
Increase in borrowings from non-trade floor plans
31.9
6.5
Other financing
-
(0.8)
Net cash provided by (used in) financing activities
31.8
(33.1)
NET CHANGE IN CASH
3.5
(40.5)
Cash and restricted cash at beginning of period
42.9
96.7
Cash and restricted cash at end of period
$ 46.4
$ 56.2
We define EBITDA as net loss adjusted to add back interest expense, the impact of income taxes, depreciation and amortization. Adjusted EBITDA further adds back non-cash stock-based compensation, management transition costs, certain litigation expenses not associated with ongoing operations, and certain other costs and credits, as these recoveries, charges and expenses are not considered a part of our core business operations and are not necessarily an indicator of ongoing, future company performance. Adjusted EBITDA is reduced by floor plan interest expense. Our industry typically treats interest expense on vehicle floor plan debt as operating expense, as vehicle floor plan debt is integral to our operations and is collateralized by our powersports vehicles.
Adjusted EBITDA is one of the primary metrics we use to evaluate the financial performance of our business. We present Adjusted EBITDA because we believe it is helpful in highlighting trends in our operating results and it is frequently used by analysts, investors and other interested parties to evaluate companies in our industry.
A reconciliation of net loss to EBITDA and Adjusted EBITDA is provided below:
Three Months Ended March 31,
2026
2025
Net loss (GAAP)
$
(4.3)
$
(9.7)
Add back:
Floor plan interest expense
2.4
2.8
Other interest expense
9.3
10.8
Depreciation and amortization
1.9
2.3
Income tax expense (benefit)
0.1
0.1
EBITDA (non-GAAP)
9.4
6.3
Adjustments:
Floor plan interest expense
(2.4)
(2.8)
Stock-based compensation
0.6
(0.1)
Lease expense associated with favorable related party leases in excess of contractual lease payments
0.2
0.3
Other costs(1)
1.5
2.2
Management transition costs
-
1.1
Adjusted EBITDA (non-GAAP)
$
9.3
$
7.0
(1) Other costs, such as costs incurred for litigation not part of our normal, ongoing operations.
We define Free Cash Flow as cash flows from operating activities less capital expenditures of property and equipment (not including acquisitions). We utilize Free Cash Flow when assessing the Company's sources of liquidity and capital resources. We believe that Free Cash Flow is helpful in understanding the Company's capital requirements and provides an additional means to reflect the cash flow trends in the Company's business. We believe Free Cash Flow is useful to investors because it represents the cash that our operating businesses generate, before taking into account non-operational cash movements. Free Cash Flow has certain limitations in that it does not represent the total increase or decrease in the cash balance for the period, nor does it represent the residual cash flow for discretionary expenditures. Therefore, we think it is important to evaluate Free Cash Flow along with our consolidated statement of cash flows.
A reconciliation of cash flows from operating activities to Free Cash Flow is provided below:
2026
2025
Cash flows from operating activities (GAAP)
$
(27.6)
$
(6.9)
Less:
Capital expenditures
(0.6)
(0.5)
Free Cash Flow (non-GAAP)
$
(28.2) $
(7.4)
We define Non-Vehicle Net Debt as total principal of long-term debt, including current maturities, less unrestricted cash. Our restricted cash is principally related to vehicle floor plan debt and is therefore not part of this calculation. Vehicle floor plan debt and finance lease obligations are not included in this measure. We believe that Non-Vehicle Net Debt is useful to investors and analysts as a measure of our financial position. We use Non-Vehicle Net Debt to monitor and compare our financial position from period to period.
A reconciliation of total long-term debt, including current maturities to Non-Vehicle Net Debt is provided below:
As of
As of
Mar. 31, 2026
Dec. 31, 2025
Long-term debt, including current maturities (GAAP)
$ 211.3
$ 207.6
Add back: unamortized debt discount and issuance costs
9.6
11.2
Principal of long-term debt, including current maturities
220.9
218.8
Less: unrestricted cash
(30.2)
(29.5)
Non-Vehicle Net Debt (non-GAAP)
$ 190.7
$ 189.3
We define Adjusted SG&A as SG&A adjusted to deduct transaction costs, certain litigation expenses not associated with our ongoing operations, management transition costs and certain other costs, as these charges and expenses are not considered a part of our core business operations and are not necessarily an indicator of the ongoing run rate of our SG&A. We use Adjusted SG&A to measure our progress toward achieving our goals. Adjusted SG&A is a non-GAAP financial measure and should not be used as a replacement for SG&A reported in compliance with GAAP. Adjusted SG&A has certain limitations in that it does not represent the total SG&A for the period. Therefore, we believe it is important to evaluate Adjusted SG&A along with SG&A and our consolidated statements of operations.
A reconciliation of SG&A to Adjusted SG&A is below:
Three Months Ended March 31,
2026
2025
SG&A (GAAP)
$ 62.1
$ 61.1
% of Gross Profit
86.7 %
90.9 %
Adjustments:
Lease expense associated with favorable related party leases in excess of
contractual lease payments
(0.2)
(0.3)
Other costs(1)
(1.5)
(2.2)
Management transition costs(2)
-
(1.1)
Adjusted SG&A (non-GAAP)
$ 60.4
$ 57.5
% of Gross Profit(3)
84.3 %
85.6 %
(1) Other costs, such as costs incurred for litigation not part of our normal, ongoing operations.
(2) Severance and other charges associated with the separation of former executives.
(3) Ratio of Adjusted SG&A to Gross Profit.
Consolidated Total Net Leverage Ratio
3.5x
Covenant
Maximum Allowed
6.5x
Consolidated Senior Secured Net Leverage Ratio
3.3x
Covenant
Maximum Allowed
6.25x
(1) Calculated in accordance with our credit agreement.
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