Polaris Inc. reported a decrease in sales by 15% to $1,512 million, and a net loss of $235 million, or $(3.82) per diluted share, for the second quarter of 2020. The results were impacted by a $379 million pre-tax, non-cash impairment charge related to the Aftermarket business. However, adjusted net income was $81 million, or $1.30 per diluted share, as retail demand benefited from new and existing customers seeking outdoor activities while social distancing.
Second quarter reported and adjusted sales decreased 15% to $1,512 million and $1,510 million, respectively
Second quarter reported net loss was $3.82 per share; adjusted net income for the same period was $1.30 per share
North American retail sales increased 57% for the quarter compared to last year with both ORV and Motorcycle retail sales up significantly
Dealer inventory levels decreased 47% given the strong retail sales growth and lower shipments resulting from the COVID-19 related temporary suspension of production during the quarter
The Company re-initiated its sales and adjusted earnings guidance for the full year 2020. Adjusted net income is expected to be in the range of $6.40 to $6.60 per diluted share for the full year 2020 compared to adjusted net income of $6.32 per diluted share for 2019. Sales are now expected to be in the range of $6.650 billion to $6.750 billion, flat to down two percent compared to 2019 adjusted sales of $6,783 million, due to the pandemic driven plant shut-down in the second quarter 2020.
Visualization of income flow from segment revenue to net income