Topgolf Callaway (MODG) doesn't possess the right combination of the two key ingredients for a likely earnings beat in its upcoming report. Get prepared with the key expectations.
Adebayo Ogunlesi, a director with ties to BlackRock and OpenAI, made his first purchase of the golf stock in nearly three years.
MODG's Q1 top line reflects soft contributions from the Topgolf, Golf Equipment and Active Lifestyle segments.
Topgolf Callaway Brands Corp.'s Q1 results beat Wall Street expectations, but Topgolf's issues continued with a -12% same-venue sales decline and a lowered 2025 outlook. Other segments showed quite subdued sales but a very strong profitability performance. The divestment of Jack Wolfskin comes at a great valuation and enables Topgolf Callaway to slightly deleverage the high-debt balance sheet.
Topgolf Callaway Brands Corp. (NYSE:MODG ) Q1 2025 Results Conference Call May 12, 2025 5:00 PM ET Company Participants Katina Metzidakis - Vice President of Investor Relations & Corporate Communications Chip Brewer - President and Chief Executive Officer Brian Lynch - Chief Financial Officer and Chief Legal Officer Artie Starrs - Chief Executive Officer-Topgolf Conference Call Participants Matthew Boss - JPMorgan Michael Swartz - Truist Securities Megan Clapp - Morgan Stanley Lucas Hudson - Bank of America J.P. Wollam - ROTH Capital Partners Casey Alexander - Compass Point Noah Zatzkin - KeyBanc Capital Markets Joe Altobello - Raymond James Operator Good afternoon, and welcome to the Topgolf Callaway Brands' First Quarter 2025 Earnings Conference Call.
While the top- and bottom-line numbers for Topgolf Callaway (MODG) give a sense of how the business performed in the quarter ended March 2025, it could be worth looking at how some of its key metrics compare to Wall Street estimates and year-ago values.
Topgolf Callaway Brands (MODG) came out with quarterly earnings of $0.11 per share, beating the Zacks Consensus Estimate of a loss of $0.04 per share. This compares to earnings of $0.09 per share a year ago.
Shares of Topgolf Callaway Brands Corp. slipped after hours on Monday after the parent of Topgolf and Callaway-brand golf clubs warned of weaker sales at the driving-range chain and more competition in golf equipment, although it said first-quarter trends were solid, marked by a surprise adjusted profit.
Looking beyond Wall Street's top -and-bottom-line estimate forecasts for Topgolf Callaway (MODG), delve into some of its key metrics to gain a deeper insight into the company's potential performance for the quarter ended March 2025.
I maintain a concentrated portfolio and recently invested in Topgolf Callaway Brands, despite the market's disagreement and the firm's significant share price decline. Management plans to spin off Topgolf, allowing each entity to focus on strengths, potentially creating more shareholder value. Despite recent financial challenges, including a $1.45 billion impairment charge, I believe the stock is significantly undervalued.
Topgolf and Callaway will separate into two independent companies, potentially unlocking value. Callaway will focus on golf equipment, while Topgolf will operate as a debt-free entertainment brand. The stock has plunged 84% since its peak, largely due to the challenges of merging golf equipment manufacturing with entertainment. However, at $6 per share it is undervalued. Callaway is positioned for stable growth with its premium golf gear and Toptracer technology, while Topgolf presents a higher-risk, high-reward opportunity through international expansion and innovation.
The headline numbers for Topgolf Callaway (MODG) give insight into how the company performed in the quarter ended December 2024, but it may be worthwhile to compare some of its key metrics to Wall Street estimates and the year-ago actuals.