Harley-Davidson (HOG, Financial) is embroiled in a leadership conflict that has recently come to light, creating significant challenges within its boardroom. A director's resignation has been spotlighted due to disagreements regarding the selection of the company's next CEO, policies around remote work, and diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) initiatives.
This internal discord was revealed through insights gathered from interviews with company insiders, including current and former leaders, investors, customers, and dealers, as well as details from public filings. These sources indicate an escalating public struggle led by the departing director aimed at urging changes within the board.
The controversy underscores a broader debate over the company’s future direction, impacting key operational and strategic decisions at a crucial time for the motorcycle manufacturer. The internal rift places a spotlight on Harley-Davidson's need to navigate leadership transitions and key policy issues effectively to maintain its market position and achieve its business objectives.
Wall Street Analysts Forecast
Based on the one-year price targets offered by 8 analysts, the average target price for Harley-Davidson Inc (HOG, Financial) is $29.63 with a high estimate of $35.00 and a low estimate of $23.00. The average target implies an upside of 31.61% from the current price of $22.51. More detailed estimate data can be found on the Harley-Davidson Inc (HOG) Forecast page.
Based on the consensus recommendation from 15 brokerage firms, Harley-Davidson Inc's (HOG, Financial) average brokerage recommendation is currently 2.5, indicating "Outperform" status. The rating scale ranges from 1 to 5, where 1 signifies Strong Buy, and 5 denotes Sell.
Based on GuruFocus estimates, the estimated GF Value for Harley-Davidson Inc (HOG, Financial) in one year is $28.92, suggesting a upside of 28.48% from the current price of $22.51. GF Value is GuruFocus' estimate of the fair value that the stock should be traded at. It is calculated based on the historical multiples the stock has traded at previously, as well as past business growth and the future estimates of the business' performance. More detailed data can be found on the Harley-Davidson Inc (HOG) Summary page.
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