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YETI Holdings, Inc. scores 7/10 on the AskCyborg Cyborg Score (Strong). Premium outdoor brand with fortress balance sheet, strong DTC penetration, and international growth runway offering valuation recovery opportunity. Recent analyst upgrades from Piper Sandler and Keybanc cite stabilization of margins and 2026 EPS growth guidance of 12-14%. Major institutions like Vanguard and BlackRock maintain large stakes totaling over 20%.

What is YETI Holdings, Inc.'s industry? YETI Holdings, Inc. (yeti.com) operates in Outdoor Recreation & Outdoor Products Manufacturing. AskCyborg classifies YETI Holdings, Inc. under Outdoor Recreation & Outdoor Products Manufacturing in its company registry.

YETI Holdings is a designer, retailer, and distributor of outdoor products with a portfolio spanning Coolers & Equipment, Drinkware, and Other categories. Once a niche brand for die-hard Texas anglers, YETI has evolve...

7/ 10Strong

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Premium outdoor brand with fortress balance sheet, strong DTC penetration, and international growth runway offering valuation...

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Industry Outdoor Recreation & Outdoor Products Manufacturing
4 named competitors
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YETI Holdings, Inc. Overview

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YETI Holdings is a designer, retailer, and distributor of outdoor products with a portfolio spanning Coolers & Equipment, Drinkware, and Other categories. Once a niche brand for die-hard Texas anglers, YETI has evolved into a global symbol of premium outdoor utility and lifestyle, and as of early 2026, stands at a critical juncture after weathering a tumultuous 2025 defined by aggressive supply chain restructuring.

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YETI's business model is built on premium positioning and omni-channel distribution, with aggressive shift toward Direct-to-Consumer (DTC) comprising approximately 60% of total revenue by early 2026. The company expects 2026 full-year sales growth between 6% and 8%, supported by balanced contributions from both Drinkware and Coolers & Equipment, continued international strength, and a robust innovation cycle.

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Competitors include Newell Brands, Igloo Products, RTIC Outdoors, and Thermos. YETI differentiates through premium positioning, strong brand equity, DTC dominance, and product innovation across expanded categories including coolers, drinkware, backpacks, and cookware. International expansion and B2B channel development provide growth vectors against competitors primarily focused on domestic retail.

Industry Context

YETI Holdings, Inc. operates in Outdoor Recreation & Outdoor Products Manufacturing.

Key facts

Founded: 2006 · Headquarters: Austin, US · Employees: 1,340 · Revenue: $1.87B · Market cap: $3.29B

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  • FY 2025 net sales of approximately $1.87 billion represented a 2% year-over-year increase, reflecting the impact of inventory constraints during China exit.
  • Direct-to-consumer sales account for approximately 60% of total revenue by early 2026, demonstrating successful shift away from wholesale dependency.
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Recent developments

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  • February 2026Piper Sandler and KeyBanc upgraded stock citing margin stabilization and 12-14% EPS growth guidance
  • January 2026YETI joined tariff litigation coalition against federal government with potential refund upside
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Coolers & DrinkwareTraditional cooler competitor in mass market segment→Outdoor EquipmentDiversified consumer products competitor→Premium CoolersDirect-to-consumer cooler brand competitor→DrinkwareEstablished drinkware and thermal products brand→

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What does YETI Holdings, Inc. do?+
YETI Holdings is a designer, retailer, and distributor of outdoor products with a portfolio spanning Coolers & Equipment, Drinkware, and Other categories. Once a niche brand for die-hard Texas anglers, YETI has evolve...
What is YETI Holdings, Inc.'s Cyborg Score?+
YETI Holdings, Inc. has a Cyborg Score of 7/10 (Strong). The score synthesizes business model, financials, leadership, competitive position, technology, marketing, and ESG dimensions across hundreds of data points.
Who are YETI Holdings, Inc.'s main competitors?+
Named competitors include Coolers & Drinkware, Outdoor Equipment, Premium Coolers, Drinkware. The full competitive landscape is in the AskCyborg report.
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