---
schema_version: "secwatch.filing_event.v1"
accession: "0001590976-23-000064"
form_type: "8-K"
ticker: "MBUU"
cik: "0001590976"
company_name: "MALIBU BOATS, INC."
filed_at: "2023-08-29T23:59:59+00:00"
generated_at: "2026-06-11T02:23:01.590676+00:00"
event_type: "earnings"
sentiment: "negative"
materiality_score: 0.75
calibrated_materiality_score: 0.75
confidence: "high"
source: SEC EDGAR
---

# Malibu Boats Q4 net loss of $18M on $100M litigation charge; FY24 guidance weak

## Summary
- Net sales up 5.4% to $372.3M; unit volume down 1.8% to 2,550 units.
- Net loss of $18.0M vs net income of $49.7M a year ago; $100M product liability settlement recognized.
- Adjusted EBITDA rose 21.9% to $90.1M; Adjusted diluted EPS up 22.6% to $2.98.
- Saltwater Fishing segment net sales up 33.6% to $128.7M; Malibu segment down 9.4%.
- FY24 guidance: net sales decline mid-to-high teens YoY; Adj EBITDA margin down 300-400 bps.

## SEC filing metadata
- accession: 0001590976-23-000064
- form_type: 8-K
- ticker: MBUU
- cik: 0001590976
- company_name: MALIBU BOATS, INC.
- filed_at: 2023-08-29T23:59:59+00:00
- event_type: earnings
- sentiment: negative
- materiality_score: 0.75
- calibrated_materiality_score: 0.75
- confidence: high
- sec_items: 2.02, 9.01
- EDGAR index: https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1590976/000159097623000064/0001590976-23-000064-index.htm
- EDGAR primary document: https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1590976/000159097623000064/mbuu-20230829.htm

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## Key facts
- Earnings Releases
  MALIBU BOATS, INC. reported fourth quarter and fiscal year ended June 30, 2023 results: revenue Net sales increased 5.4% to $372.3 million, net income Net income decreased 136.3% to a net loss of $18.0 million, EPS Net income available to Class A Common Stock per share (diluted) decreased 137.2% to a net loss of $0.86 per share.
  - Period: fourth quarter and fiscal year ended June 30, 2023
  - Revenue: Net sales increased 5.4% to $372.3 million
  - Net income: Net income decreased 136.3% to a net loss of $18.0 million
  - EPS: Net income available to Class A Common Stock per share (diluted) decreased 137.2% to a net loss of $0.86 per share
  - Result: reported results
  source text: financial results for the fourth quarter and fiscal year ended June 30, 2023. Fourth Quarter Fiscal 2023 Highlights Compared to Fourth Quarter Fiscal 2022 • Net sales increased 5.4% to $372.3 million • Unit volume decreased 1.8% to 2,550 units • Gross profit increased 14.3% to $102.5 million • General and administrative expenses increased to $118.0 million
  evidence_url: https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1590976/000159097623000064/0001590976-23-000064-index.htm

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