Does GOLF pay a dividend and is it safe?

Acushnet Holdings Corp. (GOLF) offers a 1.12% cash dividend yield ($1.00 annualized) and 2.92% total shareholder yield including buybacks. Roarable rates its payout coverage as FORTRESS PAYOUT.

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Acushnet Holdings Corp. (GOLF) Dividend Safety Gauge & 10-Year DRIP Compounder

$89.42 +4.88% NYSE • Live Quote vs Prior Daily Close (Synced Snapshot) EXT / AFTER-HRS: $90.04

Acushnet Holdings Corp. (GOLF) carries a Roarable Rating of D+ (Sell) with 57/100 RQD Confidence due to weak cash-flow efficiency and sensitivity to current interest rates. Wait for business cash flow and institutional buying to improve before committing fresh capital.

ROARABLE D+ • SELL / AVOID Cap $4.98B

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As of 2026-11-03, Acushnet Holdings Corp. (NYSE: GOLF) is rated D+ (Sell / SELL) by Roarable's 5-pillar RQD engine with a composite confidence score of 57/100 at a spot price of $89.42 (+4.88% 1D, market cap $4.98B). Pillar breakdown: Fundamental Cash Engine 13/20, Institutional 13F & Options Flow 9/20, SEC Balance-Sheet Forensics 16/20, FRED Macro Regime Fit 6/20, and Executive Insider Alignment 13/20. Across 1009 tracked Consumer Discretionary issuers, GOLF ranks #390 in composite RQD confidence.

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Within the Consumer Discretionary sector (Recreational Games/Products/Toys), GOLF carries a Roarable D+ (57/100 RQD), trailing P/E of 26.5x, gross margin of 47.7%, and ROIC of 13.8%. By comparison, MAT (Mattel Inc.) holds a C+ grade (67/100 RQD, P/E 11.1x, ROIC 13.0%, cap $4.41B) and YETI (YETI Holdings Inc.) posts a B grade (74/100 RQD, P/E 19.5x, ROIC 23.5%, cap $3.19B). Among the 5-stock peer group, MAT leads on earnings multiple (11.1x) while YETI leads on capital efficiency (23.5% ROIC).

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Per GOLF's SEC EDGAR XBRL 10-K filing (FY2025, filed 2025-12-31, CIK 0001672013), Acushnet Holdings Corp. generated $2.56B in revenue (+4.1% YoY), $188.5M in net income, and $120.0M in free cash flow against $2.34B in total assets and $926.2M in total debt. Key quantitative strengths: Clean SEC annual filing review with no major hidden accounting time-bombs. Primary risk factors monitored: Sensitive to high interest rates and tighter Federal Reserve market liquidity. Institutional options positioning shows a 50% call / 50% put premium split.

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INTERACTIVE SCENARIO DECK:

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EXT / AFTER-HRS: $90.04 (+0.69%)🧬 Cannibal Buyback (-1.52% YoY Shares)⚙️ Cash Engine: 13/20 (C) • 4.7% FCF Margin

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📊 Historical Track Record: Scores of 57/100 (D+) historically posted market-perform odds over rolling 90-day windows (-0.2% avg 90D alpha vs SPY • 52.2% hit rate — wait for RQD ≥ 70 breakout).

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5-PILLAR RQD RADARRw D+ · Rk D+

Each axis scored 0–20

12M PRICE TARGET CONE-0.4% Base Target

WHALE OPTIONS SNAPSHOT: — (No Active Options Snapshot on file for GOLF)Realized 20D OHLCV Swing Band: ±5.5%

Deterministic 5-Pillar Attribution (57/100 Composite)

🔍 WHY GOLF SCORES 57/100 (D+) — TOP 3 DRIVERS2 Bullish Pillars + #1 Risk Drag

▲ #1 Bullish Driver: SEC 10-K Forensic Risk+16/20 pts (28% of score)

Altman Z-Score 3.83 (FORTRESS SAFE (>3.0)) • Piotroski F-Score 7/9

▲ #2 Bullish Driver: Cash Engine Quality+13/20 pts (23% of score)

SEC XBRL FY 2025 (10-K): 4.7% FCF Margin ($120.0M FCF) & 47.7% Gross Margin

▼ #1 Drag / Risk Factor: Macro Regime Fit6/20 pts (-14 pt drag)

Macro rate sensitivity & RSI-14 (59) create a -14 pt regime headwind

📈 PAST 4 QUARTERS RQD vs SUBSEQUENT RETURNQ1 → Q2 → Q3 → Current

Q1 (-3Q)

Grade D$81.31-0.5% Next Q

Q2 (-2Q)

Grade C-$80.89+2% Next Q

Q3 (-1Q)

Grade C-$82.48+8.4% Next Q

Current

Grade D+$89.42-0.2% Hist 90D α

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Even with a 57/100 (D+) score, GOLF faces multiple-compression risk if 26.5x trailing P/E re-rate toward historical sector medians or if hyperscaler/enterprise customer concentration slows in upcoming 10-Q filings.

⚠️ Forensic Kill-Switch #1

Sensitive to high interest rates and tighter Federal Reserve market liquidity.

⚠️ Forensic Kill-Switch #2

Dilution & Margin Drag: Cannibal Buyback (-1.52% YoY Shares) — any gross margin slip below 45.2% triggers an automatic RQD downgrade.

⚠️ Forensic Kill-Switch #3

Technical & Forensic Kill-Switch: A daily close below the 50D SMA ($83.18) or 200D SMA ($94.15) invalidates the momentum regime and cuts Target Base ($89.02) toward Bear Floor ($69.44).

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CASH DIVIDEND + BUYBACK YIELD

2.92% Total Yield

1.12% Cash ($1.00/yr) + 1.8% Buybacks

PAYOUT SAFETY SPEEDOMETER

88/100 • FORTRESS PAYOUT

FREE CASH FLOW PAYOUT RATIO

30.3% of FCF

8 consecutive years of payout growth

INTERACTIVE DRIP & SHAREHOLDER-YIELD COMPOUNDER (6.4% EST. ANNUAL)

$10,000 Compounded Over 10 Years → $18,596

Est. Year-10 Shareholder Yield: $543/yr

Starting Investment: $10,000

Compounding Horizon: 10 Years

$10.6K

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$11.3K

Yr 2

$12.0K

Yr 3

$12.8K

Yr 4

$13.6K

Yr 5

$14.5K

Yr 6

$15.4K

Yr 7

$16.4K

Yr 8

$17.5K

Yr 9

$18.6K

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GOLF // CANDLESTICK & AUTO-TRENDLINE WORKSTATION6M: -4.30%📐 HORIZONTAL RANGE

2026-11-03O $85.67H $89.42L $85.26C $89.42VOL 295.3K

RES: $137.8SUP: $75.46SMA50: $83.18SMA200: $94.15

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Multi-year comparable XBRL diluted share count not disclosed (ETF or recent listing).

Reverse-DCF Expectations Hurdle

20.1%/yr Implied 5Y Growth

vs. +4.1% actual YoY revenue growth (assuming 9.25% cost of equity & 16.5x terminal multiple).

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Consumer Discretionary Rank #390 of 1009 ⚔️ MAT vs GOLF Full Matrix →

1. Head-to-Head Consumer Discretionary Peer Comparison (GOLF vs. MAT, YETI, CALY, PTON)

Industry: Recreational Games/Products/Toys (20 Tracked Issuers)

Across 1009 tracked Consumer Discretionary securities in the Roarable RQD universe, Acushnet Holdings Corp. (GOLF) ranks #390 by composite RQD confidence (57/100, grade D+) and #269 by equity capitalization ($4.98B). Within this direct 5-issuer industry benchmark cohort, MAT leads on earnings valuation at 11.1x trailing P/E, while YETI leads on capital efficiency and profitability with 23.5% ROIC and 57.4% gross margin. YETI currently holds the highest overall quantitative score in the immediate peer group at 74/100 (B) compared with GOLF at 57/100 (D+).

Ticker / Company	Roarable Grade	RQD Score	Trailing P/E	Gross Margin	ROIC	1D Change	Market Cap	Head-to-Head
GOLF ACTIVE Acushnet Holdings Corp.	D+	57/100	26.5x	47.7%	13.8%	+4.88%	$4.98B	Benchmark Subject
MAT Mattel Inc.	C+	67/100	11.1x	48.7%	13.0%	+0.71%	$4.41B	/mat-vs-golf →
YETI YETI Holdings Inc.	B	74/100	19.5x	57.4%	23.5%	+4.03%	$3.19B	/yeti-vs-golf →
CALY Callaway Golf Company	D+	52/100	—	42.1%	5.6%	+6.20%	$2.71B	/caly-vs-golf →
PTON Peloton Interactive Inc. (Class A)	D-	40/100	—	50.9%	-24.3%	+3.52%	$2.28B	/pton-vs-golf →

2. Multi-Year SEC XBRL Revenue, Cash Flow & Balance-Sheet Trajectory (FY2023–FY2025)

SEC EDGAR 10-K • FILED 2025-12-31 • CIK 0001672013 ↗

In its most recent audited fiscal period (FY2025, filed 2025-12-31), Acushnet Holdings Corp. (GOLF) reported GAAP revenue of $2.56B (+4.1% vs. FY2024 revenue of $2.46B , and +7.4% cumulative change since FY2023) , GAAP net income of $188.5M, operating cash flow of $194.4M, and free cash flow of $120.0M (-29.6% YoY). On the balance sheet, GOLF closed FY2025 with $2.34B in total assets against $926.2M in total debt (Altman Z-Score: 3.83, Piotroski F-Score: 7/9).

Fiscal Period	Filing Date	Revenue	Net Income	Operating Cash Flow	Free Cash Flow	Total Assets	Total Debt
FY2025 (FY)	2025-12-31	$2.56B	$188.5M	$194.4M	$120.0M	$2.34B	$926.2M
FY2024 (FY)	2024-12-31	$2.46B	$214.3M	$245.1M	$170.5M	$2.18B	$753.1M
FY2023 (FY)	2023-12-31	$2.38B	$198.4M	$371.8M	$371.8M	—	—

3. GOLF Data-Verified Investor FAQ (RQD Rating, Sector Peers, SEC Forensics & Technicals)

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Is GOLF stock a Buy, Hold, or Sell right now according to Roarable's RQD model?

How does GOLF compare to MAT and YETI in the Consumer Discretionary sector?

What are the biggest fundamental strengths and SEC risk factors for GOLF?

Where is GOLF trading relative to its 50-day, 200-day, and 52-week technical levels?

GOLF last traded at $89.42 (+4.88% on volume of 402,491 shares), positioning the stock +7.50% above its 50-day simple moving average ($83.18) and -5.02% below its 200-day simple moving average ($94.15). Across its 52-week range of $75.16 to $119.65, GOLF sits at the 32.1% percentile with a 14-day RSI of 59.0 (BULLISH MOMENTUM) and an implied next-earnings move of ±5.5% ($84.50 to $94.34).

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ROARABLE RATING BRIEF • RQD 57/100 (D+) ✓ SEC XBRL & RQD VERIFIED

GOLF — Acushnet Holdings Corp.: What the Facts Mean to a Prospective Investor

Methodology: RQD v6.2 Deterministic 5-Pillar & SEC XBRL Audit

Updated: 2025-12-31

1. Roarable Rating Brief: What This Means to a Prospective Investor

Acushnet Holdings Corp. (GOLF) earns a live Roarable RQD composite score of 57/100, corresponding to a D+ letter grade (Roarable Sell) at a spot price of $89.42 (+4.88% 1D, market capitalization $4.98B).

Fundamental Cash Engine (13/20): Anchored by return on invested capital (ROIC) of 13.8%, gross margin of 47.7%, operating margin of 11.7%, and free cash flow yield of 2.40%.
Whale 13F & Options Flow (9/20) + Insider Conviction (13/20): Tracks institutional 13F accumulation, CBOE options call/put positioning, and SEC Form 4 / Congressional PTR filings.
Macro Regime Fit (6/20) + Forensic Balance Sheet (16/20): Incorporates a 1.00x equity beta, Altman Z-Score of 3.83, Piotroski F-Score of 7/9, and Debt/Equity of 1.18x.

2. Business Model, Unit Margins & SEC Financial Trajectory

Acushnet Holdings Corp. Is a NYSE-listed company in the Consumer Discretionary sector, Recreational Games/Products/Toys industry. It operates with a market capitalization of $5.0B. — for further business description.

In its latest audited SEC EDGAR 10-K filing for FY2025 (filed 2025-12-31), Acushnet Holdings Corp. (GOLF) reported $2.56B in annual revenue (up from $2.46B in FY2024, +4.1% YoY) and $188.5M in GAAP net income. Over the multi-year SEC filing window from FY2023 ($2.38B revenue, $198.4M net income) through FY2025, GOLF scaled operating cash flow to $194.4M and free cash flow to $120.0M, backed by $2.34B in total assets against $926.2M in total debt.

3. Institutional Bull vs. Bear Thesis & Valuation Tradeoff

🐂 Primary Bull Case (D+ • RQD 57/100): Clean SEC annual filing review with no major hidden accounting time-bombs. Free cash flow yield of 2.40% and institutional whale pillar of 9/20. With Fundamental Cash Engine at 13/20 and Institutional Whale Flow at 9/20, sustained execution supports upside toward the upper end of the $75.16 – $119.65 52-week range.
🐻 Primary Bear Case & Valuation Risk: Sensitive to high interest rates and tighter Federal Reserve market liquidity. Investors must weigh 26.5x trailing P/E and 16.4x EV/EBITDA against 11.7% operating margins and a 1.00x macro beta.

4. 2nd-Order Butterfly Ripples & Key Questions to Watch

The only sector context provided is Consumer Discretionary / Recreational Games/Products/Toys and Beta 1.0.

Key Question #1: Can GOLF sustain or expand its 11.7% operating margin and 13.8% ROIC against Recreational Games/Products/Toys peers over the next 4 quarters?
Key Question #2: Following FY2025 revenue of $2.56B and free cash flow of $120.0M, how will capital allocation balance growth reinvestment against $926.2M in total debt?
Key Question #3: How sensitive is GOLF's 24.6x forward P/E multiple to Consumer Discretionary capital spending cycles and macro interest-rate shifts (Beta 1.00x)?

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GOLF Bull vs. Bear Conversation Board — What's Your Call at $89.42?

🐂 67% BULLISH CONVICTION COMMUNITY TUG-OF-WAR ON GOLF 🐻 33% BEARISH CONVICTION

DE DeltaGamma_99 RQD DEBATE OPENER • Options Flow Specialist 🐂 BULLISH 🎯 Target: $105.72 (+24.0%)

📌 Pinned Debate

Strong forensic balance sheet (Altman Z 3.83, Piotroski F 7/9) and a 13.8% ROIC provide a solid base of financial health.

Here is why I am bullish on GOLF here at $85.26: Strong forensic balance sheet (Altman Z 3.83, Piotroski F 7/9) and a 13.8% ROIC provide a solid base of financial health.. Compare GOLF's 11.7% operating margin and 13.8% ROIC against the rest of Recreational Games/Products/Toys. As long as cash conversion holds up, dips toward $81.00 are getting bought.

VolSurface_Trader 🐂 BULL

@BearTrap_Alert Shorting a 9/20 institutional whale-flow stock at $85.26 is dangerous when funds are rotating into Consumer Discretionary.

BE BearTrap_Alert RQD DEBATE OPENER • Cycle Peak Watcher 🐻 BEARISH 🎯 Target: $67.36 (-21.0%)

Spot @ $85.26

A 2.4% FCF yield and 26.5x trailing P/E, with FCF falling from $371.8M to $120.0M, leave the valuation hard to justify on current cash

Sitting on the sidelines or leaning short GOLF above $85.26. A 2.4% FCF yield and 26.5x trailing P/E, with FCF falling from $371.8M to $120.0M, leave the valuation hard to justify on current cash generation.. Until Fundamental Cash Engine (13/20) and FCF yield (2.4%) inflect higher, upside is capped near $119.65.