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Harley-Davidson 3Q 2026: Revenue $971.88M, EPS $0.4— 10-Q Summary
Harley-Davidson reported third-quarter 2026 revenue of $971.88 million and net income of $42.76 million, down from $1.08 billion and $377.37 million a year earlier. Diluted earnings per share were $0.4, compared with $3.1. Worldwide motorcycle retail sales rose 5.4%, while shipments declined 8.0%.
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What happened
Harley-Davidson reported third-quarter 2026 revenue of $971.88 million and net income of $42.76 million, down from $1.08 billion and $377.37 million a year earlier. Diluted earnings per share were $0.4, compared with $3.1. Worldwide motorcycle retail sales rose 5.4%, while shipments declined 8.0%.
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Global impact / market context
Revenue and profit fell sharply even as customers bought more motorcycles, because shipments were lower and the company cited incentives and a less favorable sales mix. If these pressures persist, they can reduce cash available to fund products and operations; planned cost savings may help offset them.
Analyst inference
The results show different trends across Harley-Davidson’s business: worldwide retail sales increased, but Europe sales declined and Harley-Davidson Motor Company revenue fell. LiveWire revenue rose 41.4%, though the article gives no segment profit figures, so its contribution to overall earnings is unclear.
Analyst inference
What to watch
- Track whether shipments recover as dealer inventory, meaning motorcycles held by retailers, was down about 26% year over year while retail sales outpaced shipments. Analyst inference
- Check whether the Back to the Bricks program delivers its target of at least $150 million in cost savings by the end of 2027. Proposed
- Watch sales of the planned Sprint and returning Sportster models, which Harley-Davidson intends to use to support medium-term retail growth. Proposed
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