Acushnet Holdings (GOLF) is back in focus after first quarter 2026 results, which combined solid sales of golf equipment and gear with an earnings per share miss, tariff driven margin pressure, and reaffirmed full year guidance.
See our latest analysis for Acushnet Holdings.
The mixed first quarter update seems to have checked some optimism in the short term, with a 7 day share price return of 7.53% and a 90 day share price return of 11.83%. At the same time, the 1 year total shareholder return of 32.94% and 3 year total shareholder return of roughly 2x still point to strong longer term gains. This suggests that recent momentum has cooled after a solid multi year run.
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With GOLF now trading around $89.53, a modest discount to the US$95.50 analyst target and an estimated 11% intrinsic discount, the key question is whether the recent reset leaves genuine upside or if future growth is already priced in.
Most Popular Narrative: 10.2% Undervalued
With Acushnet Holdings last closing at $89.53 against a narrative fair value of $99.67, the valuation hinges on how durable its growth engines really are.
The market appears to be pricing in sustained high revenue growth for Acushnet driven by the global trend toward greater health and wellness, with expectations that golf’s reputation as a low-impact, lifelong sport will fuel ongoing increases in participation rates; if future participation growth underwhelms or reverses, top-line growth could disappoint.
Read the complete narrative.
Curious what keeps that fair value near triple digits? The narrative leans on measured revenue growth, firmer margins, and a rich future earnings multiple. The exact assumptions might surprise you.
Result: Fair Value of $99.67 (UNDERVALUED)
Have a read of the narrative in full and understand what’s behind the forecasts.
However, there are clear watchpoints, including tariff pressure on margins and the possibility that golf participation or premium spending fails to match current expectations over time.
Find out about the key risks to this Acushnet Holdings narrative.
Next Steps
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