Acushnet Holdings Corp. (GOLF) Stock Forecast Oct. 16, 2026
Analysis updated on Oct. 16, 2026 (UTC) · Alpha · vs marketSwitch to Total · NYSE
Acushnet Holdings Corp. (GOLF) stock forecast summary
On Oct. 16, 2026, GOLF is rated Neutral: its 90-day Alpha forecast sits in the middle 30% of the 5171 stocks scored that day.
Acushnet Holdings Corp. is a mid-cap company with a market capitalization of $4.69B. It ranks number 1 by market capitalization among the 12 Sporting & Athletic Goods, NEC issuers in our coverage with a current forecast.
For GOLF, the Spearman rank correlation between our 90-day forecasts and the returns that followed is 30.0%, measured on 357 forecast dates between 2022-07-29 and 2026-07-17 on this stock's own recent history. A rank correlation runs from -100% to +100%: it measures whether higher forecasts were followed by higher returns, and a value near zero or below means the model has shown little skill on this stock. On the 30-day forecasts the same correlation is 19.0%, measured on 400 forecast dates between 2022-07-29 and 2026-09-16. Across our coverage, the out-of-sample test on 4495 stocks from 2025-01-06 to 2026-07-07 produced a positive net return in 82.5% of rebalance periods (factor-neutral book, net of estimated costs). Full backtest report
Expected return relative to the market over the horizon: a positive alpha means the model expects the stock to beat the market, whatever the market does. Ratings: strong buy ≥ +1.8%, buy ≥ +0.2%, sell < -0.9%, strong sell < -1.2% (top 15%, next 20%, middle 30%, next 20%, bottom 15% of the 2026-10-16 signals)
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How GOLF ranks among 5171 stocks
90D Alpha forecasts of every company scored, cut into five relative ratings at the 15th, 35th, 65th and 85th percentiles (dashed lines).
Acushnet Holdings Corp. (GOLF) fundamentals
Trailing twelve months. The industry median and the rank (1 = highest) are taken over the Sporting & Athletic Goods, NEC peers listed below that report each metric.
Valuation & Market
| Metric | GOLF | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Market Cap | $4.69B | 1/12 |
| P/E Ratio | 21.81x | – |
| P/B Ratio | 5.42x | 2/9 |
| Dividend Yield | 1.24% | – |
| EPS | $3.68 | – |
| Book Value/Share | $14.80 | – |
| Revenue/Share | $46.36 | – |
| FCF/Share | $3.15 | – |
Profitability & Margins
| Metric | GOLF | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Gross Margin | 49.1% | 5/10 |
| Operating Margin | 22.5% | 1/11 |
| EBT Margin | 17.8% | 2/11 |
| Tax Rate | 25.5% | – |
Financial Health
| Metric | GOLF | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 2.55x | 8/13 |
| Quick Ratio | 1.48x | 8/13 |
| D/E Ratio | 1.49x | 3/10 |
| Working Capital | $772M | 3/13 |
Cash Flow
| Metric | GOLF | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Operating Cash Flow | $270M | 4/12 |
| Free Cash Flow | $184M | 4/9 |
| Capital Spending | -$86M | 9/9 |
| OCF Growth YoY | 54.8% | 2/7 |
| FCF Growth YoY | 89.5% | 2/6 |
| FCF/Sales | 6.8% | 6/9 |
| CapEx/Sales | 3.2% | 3/9 |
Operational Efficiency
| Metric | GOLF | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Receivables Turnover | 5.5x | 8/10 |
| Inventory Turnover | 2.6x | 4/11 |
| Fixed Assets Turnover | 7.3x | 10/10 |
| Days Sales Outstanding | 66 days | 3/10 |
| Days Inventory | 141 days | 8/11 |
| Payables Period | 52 days | 5/9 |
| Cash Conversion Cycle | 155 days | 5/7 |
Income Statement
| Metric | GOLF | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Total Revenue | $2.71B | 1/10 |
| Operating Income | $372M | 1/12 |
| R&D Expense | $79M | 2/7 |
| SG&A Expense | $871M | 3/12 |
| Cost of Goods Sold | $1.38B | 1/11 |
Dividend & Shareholder Information
| Metric | GOLF | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Dividends Per Share | $1.00 | – |
| Payout Ratio | 27.2% | – |
| Shares Outstanding | 58M | – |
| EPS Growth | -2.6% | – |
Balance Sheet Highlights (USD millions)
| Total Current Assets | $1.27B | 57.8% of assets |
| Cash & Short-term Investments | $67M | 3.0% of assets |
| Accounts Receivable | $489M | 22.3% of assets |
| Inventory | $532M | 24.2% of assets |
| Total Liabilities | $1.28B | 58.4% of assets |
| Short-term Debt | $302M | 13.8% of assets |
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Acushnet Holdings Corp. (GOLF) industry peers
Companies classified under the same SEC industry code as Acushnet Holdings Corp. (Sporting & Athletic Goods, NEC): 13 common-stock issuers with a forecast this week, one row per issuer, largest first. This is a classification match, not a curated list of competitors.
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Sign up free| Company | 90-Day AI Forecast (Alpha) | Market Cap |
|---|---|---|
| GOLF Acushnet Holdings Corp. | ▶ | $4.69B |
| YETI Yeti Holdings, Inc. | ▼ | $3.07B |
| CALY Callaway Golf Co | ▲ | $2.47B |
| PTON Peloton Interactive, Inc. | ▲ | $2.34B |
| JOUT Johnson Outdoors Inc | ▶ | $455M |
| ESCA Escalade Inc | ▼ | $255M |
| AOUT American Outdoor Brands, Inc. | ▶ | $228M |
| CLAR Clarus Corp | ▶ | $134M |
| KBSX Fst Corp. | ▲ | $59M |
| SBDS Solo Brands, Inc. | ▲ | $6M |
| NWTG Newton Golf Company, Inc. | ▲ | $6M |
| TRUG Trugolf Holdings, Inc. | ▼ | $290K |
| BWMG Brownie's Marine Group, Inc | ▼ | N/A |
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Acushnet Holdings Corp. (GOLF) stock forecast FAQ
What is the Acushnet Holdings Corp. (GOLF) stock forecast?
On Oct. 16, 2026, GOLF is rated Neutral: its 90-day Alpha forecast sits in the middle 30% of the 5171 stocks scored that day.
How accurate are Acushnet Holdings Corp. stock predictions?
For GOLF, the Spearman rank correlation between our 90-day forecasts and the returns that followed is 30.0%, measured on 357 forecast dates between 2022-07-29 and 2026-07-17 on this stock's own recent history. A rank correlation runs from -100% to +100%: it measures whether higher forecasts were followed by higher returns, and a value near zero or below means the model has shown little skill on this stock. On the 30-day forecasts the same correlation is 19.0%, measured on 400 forecast dates between 2022-07-29 and 2026-09-16. Across our coverage, the out-of-sample test on 4495 stocks from 2025-01-06 to 2026-07-07 produced a positive net return in 82.5% of rebalance periods (factor-neutral book, net of estimated costs). Full backtest report
How often are Acushnet Holdings Corp. forecasts updated?
Acushnet Holdings Corp. forecasts are refreshed on trading days as the daily model run completes. The forecast on this page was produced on Oct. 16, 2026.
Which companies are Acushnet Holdings Corp.'s industry peers?
13 issuers in our coverage, GOLF included, share the SEC industry code Sporting & Athletic Goods, NEC. The largest are: Yeti Holdings, Inc. (YETI), Callaway Golf Co (CALY), Peloton Interactive, Inc. (PTON), Johnson Outdoors Inc (JOUT), Escalade Inc (ESCA), American Outdoor Brands, Inc. (AOUT).
This analysis is generated automatically using our proprietary AI systems and should not be considered personalized investment advice. Past performance does not guarantee future results. Always conduct your own research and consider consulting a financial advisor before making investment decisions.