YETI has experienced strong growth in recent years due to its cult following for durable, high-quality products. Direct-to-consumer sales increased 31% during the pandemic, demonstrating growing brand awareness. Future revenue is projected to increase 19% through expanding into new markets domestically and internationally. The company is considered fairly valued at its current share price relative to an estimated value of $44.65 per share based on financial projections.
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Marcus Hampers
Union College '22
Economics and Sociology
Hitesh Jonnalagadda
Mahindra University '19
Computer Science &
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Emily Egan
William & Mary '23
Classical Studies & Finance
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Middlebury College '24
Neuroscience
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Haverford College '25
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3. Cult Following for
Unparalleled Products
§ In the past 16 years, YETI products have become a household staple
§ Durability & thermoregulation are industry-leading
§ YETI held a 29% revenue growth increase from 2020-2021
§ Direct-to-consumer sales increased by 31% ($197.1M) in Q3 of 2020
§ Future revenue growth of ~19%, reflecting projected expansion
§ Increase in online and social media-based marketing leaves YETI in a prime
position to penetrate these relatively untapped markets
§ Tapping into new outdoor recreation verticals
§ YETI should be valued at ~$3.85B, or $44.65 per share, only a
10% discrepancy from the current trading price of $49.62
Increasing Brand
Awareness
Market Expansion
Potential
Fairly Valued
YETI is fairly-valued; with its strong following and COVID-
19 successes, its share price should be valued at $44
4. § YETI held a 29% revenue growth increase from 2020-2021
§ Direct-to-consumer sales increased by 31% ($197.1M) in Q3 of 2020,
demonstrating the effect of the pandemic on brand awareness
§ Future revenue growth of ~19% will reflect expansion to new
domestic geographic regions, as well as international markets
§ A recent shift to online and social media-based marketing leaves YETI in a prime
position to penetrate these relatively untapped markets
§ Diversifying into new outdoor recreation verticals
§ YETI should be valued at ~$3.85B, or $44.65 per share, only a
10% discrepancy from the current trading price of $49.62
Increasing Brand
Awareness
Market Expansion
Potential
Fairly Valued
YETI is fairly-valued; with its strong following and COVID-19
successes, its share price should be valued at $44
§ In the past 16 years, YETI products have become a household staple
§ Durability & thermoregulation are industry-leading
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Cult Following for
Unparalleled Products
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YETI products generate excitement by its cult following and top
news media platforms alike
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6. In the past 16 years, YETI products have
become a household staple
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7. YETI exceeds product performance & design expectations
compared to drinkware competitors
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Vacuum Seal Technology
Condensation No Sweat™ TempShield™
Durability 18/8 stainless steel 18/8 stainless steel
Warranty Limited Warranty Lifetime Warranty
Color Availability 20 colors 33 colors
Personalization
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8. Nordic Purple Nordic Blue Bimini Pink
YETI releases seasonal, limited-edition colors, increasing customers' willingness to
pay (WTP) and perceived perpetual need for products
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9. § YETI held a 29% revenue growth increase from 2020-2021
§ Direct-to-consumer sales increased by 31% ($197.1M) in Q3 of 2020, demonstrating
the effect of the pandemic on brand awareness
Increasing Brand
Awareness
YETI is fairly-valued; with its strong following and COVID-19
successes, its share price should be valued at $44
Market Expansion
Fairly Valued
§ New growth will reflect expansion to the Northeast and West Coast, as well as
international markets
§ A recent shift to online and social media-based marketing leaves YETI in a prime
position to penetrate these relatively untapped markets
Cult Following for
Unparalleled Products
§ In the past 16 years, YETI products have become a household staple
§ Durability & thermoregulation are industry-leading thus creating a high perceived
value in multiple highly competitive market categories
§ YETI should be valued at ~$3.85B, or $44.65 per share, only a
10% discrepancy from the current trading price of $49.62
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10. Brand awareness increased during the pandemic
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11. In 2020, Direct-To-Consumer overtook wholesale to be the
dominant channel of sales
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12. § In the past 16 years, YETI products have become a household staple
§ Durability & thermoregulation are industry-leading thus creating a high perceived
value in multiple highly competitive market categories
§ YETI held a 29% revenue growth increase from 2020-2021
§ Direct-to-consumer sales increased by 31% ($197.1M) in Q3 of 2020, demonstrating
a change in response to shifting conditions -> % of revenue
Increasing Brand
Awareness
YETI is fairly-valued; with its strong following and COVID-19
successes, its share price should be valued at $44
Cult Following for
Unparalleled Products
Fairly Valued
Market Expansion
Potential
§ Future revenue growth of ~19% will reflect expansion to new domestic
geographic regions, as well as international markets
§ A recent shift to online and social media-based marketing leaves YETI in a
prime position to penetrate these relatively untapped markets
§ Diversifying into new outdoor recreation verticals
§ YETI should be valued at ~$3.85B, or $44.65 per share, only a
10% discrepancy from the current trading price of $49.62
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13. Cult Following from Unparalleled Products · Pandemic Winner · Market Expansion Potential · Valuation
Yeti has yet to fully expand into international markets, revenue
growth from the period of 2019-2021 is promising for
international expansion
Net Sales by Geographic Region (in thousands)
2019 2020 2021
United States 873,867 1,025,393 1,277,177
International 39,867 66,328 133,812
YOY International
Sales Growth %
57.48% 39.89% 50.43%
Total Net Sales 913,734 1,091,721 1,410,989
Source: 10K, Seeking Alpha
Yeti's long-term goal ---> International sales as 20% of total revenues
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Yeti's distribution network and retail locations leaves room for expansion domestically
and internationally; expansion into the Northeast and West coast as a driver of future
revenue growth
Source: Yeti
15. Yeti continues to diversify products into recreational verticals,
appealing to new customers
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Source: Yeti
16. § In the past 16 years, YETI products have become a household staple
§ Durability & thermoregulation are industry-leading thus creating a high perceived
value in multiple highly competitive market categories
§ YETI held a 29% revenue growth increase from 2020-2021
§ Direct-to-consumer sales increased by 31% ($197.1M) in Q3 of 2020, demonstrating
a change in response to shifting conditions -> % of revenue
Increasing Brand
Awareness
YETI is fairly-valued; with its strong following and COVID-19
successes, its share price should be valued at $44
Cult Following for
Unparalleled Products
§ New growth will reflect expansion to the Northeast and West Coast, as well as
international markets
§ A recent shift to online and social media-based marketing leaves YETI in a prime
position to penetrate these relatively untapped markets
Market Expansion
Fairly Valued § YETI should be valued at ~$3.85B, or $44.65 per share, only a
10% discrepancy from the current trading price of $49.62
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In light of the market's current fair valuation, the
firm's shares should be valued at $3.85B
YETI key financial valuation metrics
Key results
• Risk-free rate: 3.2%
• Beta: 2.46
• WACC: 15.1%
• Terminal growth rate: 3.00%
• Terminal forecast year: 2026
• Tax rate: 25.00%
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2026 revenue
Company value
Price per share
$44.65
$4.31B
Financial assumptions
$3.85B
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BEAR
Terminal Growth Rate: 2.75%
Gross Profit: 52% in 2022
SG&A (as % of revenue):
31.6%
Share Price:
Scenario analysis of key assumptions presents various valuation
outcomes.
$ 23.51 $44.65 $65.66
BASE
Terminal Growth Rate: 3%
Gross Profit: 56% in 2022
SG&A (as % of revenue):
33.6%
Share Price:
BULL
Terminal Growth Rate: 3.25%
Gross Profit: 58% in 2022
SG&A (as % of revenue):
35.6%
Share Price:
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19. Appendix: Table of Contents
• 21 – Design and Colours
• 22 – Awareness By Region
• 23-24 – Q1 Results
• 25-26 – Historical Results
• 27 – Net Sales By Geographic Regions
• 28 – Direct to Consumer % of Total Sales
• 29 – Net Sales By Channel
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Appendix
29. Cult Following for
Unparalleled Products
§ In the past 16 years, YETI products have become a household staple
§ Durability & thermoregulation are industry-leading, thus creating a high perceived
value in multiple highly competitive market categories
§ YETI held a 29% revenue growth increase from 2020-2021
§ Direct-to-consumer sales increased by 31% ($197.1M) in Q3 of 2020, demonstrating
the effect of the pandemic on brand awareness -> % of revenue
§ Future revenue growth of ~19% will reflect expansion to new domestic
geographic regions, as well as international markets
§ A recent shift to online and social media-based marketing leaves YETI in a
prime position to penetrate these relatively untapped markets
§ Diversifying into new outdoor recreation verticals
Increasing Brand
Awareness
Market Expansion
Potential
Fairly Valued
YETI is fairly-valued; with its strong following and COVID-19
successes, its share price should be valued at $44
§ YETI should be valued at ~$3.85B, or $44.65 per share, only a
10% discrepancy from the current trading price of $49.62
Cult Following from Unparalleled Products · Pandemic Winner · Market Expansion · Valuation