MARINEMAX INC Revenue Disclosure
Revenue Recognition
The majority of our revenue is from contracts with customers for the sale of boats, motors, and trailers. We recognize revenue from boat, motor, and trailer sales upon transfer of control of the boat, motor, or trailer to the customer, which is generally upon acceptance of the boat, motor, and trailer by the customer and the satisfaction of our performance obligations. The transaction price is determined with the customer at the time of sale. Customers may trade in a used boat to apply toward the purchase of a new or used boat. The trade-in is a type of noncash consideration measured at fair value, based on external and internal observable and unobservable market data and applied as payment to the contract price for the purchased boat. At the time of acceptance, the customer is able to direct the use of, and obtain substantially all of the benefits of the boat, motor, or trailer. We recognize commissions earned from a brokerage sale when the related brokerage transaction closes upon transfer of control of the boat, motor, or trailer to the customer, which is generally upon acceptance by the customer.
We do not directly finance our customers’ boat, motor, or trailer purchases. In many cases, we assist with third-party financing for boat, motor, and trailer sales. We recognize commissions earned by us for placing notes with financial institutions in connection with customer boat financing when we recognize the related boat sales. Pursuant to negotiated agreements with financial institutions, we are charged back for a portion of these fees should the customer terminate or default on the related finance contract before it is outstanding for a stipulated minimum period of time. We base the chargeback allowance, which was not material to the consolidated financial statements taken as a whole as of September 30, 2025 and 2024, on our experience with repayments or defaults on the related finance contracts. We recognize variable consideration from commissions earned on extended warranty service contracts sold on behalf of third-party insurance companies at generally the later of customer acceptance of the service contract terms as evidenced by contract execution or recognition of the related boat sale. We also recognize marketing fees earned on insurance products sold on behalf of third-party insurance companies at the later of customer acceptance of the insurance product as evidenced by contract execution or when the related boat sale is recognized.
We recognize revenue from parts and service operations (boat maintenance and repairs) over time as services are performed. Each boat maintenance and repair service is a single performance obligation that includes both the parts and labor associated with the service. Payment for boat maintenance and repairs is typically due upon the completion of the service, which is generally completed within a short period of time from contract inception. We satisfy our performance obligations, transfer control, and recognize revenue over time for parts and service operations because we are creating a contract asset with no alternative use and we have an enforceable right to payment for performance completed to date. Contract assets primarily relate to our right to consideration for work in process not yet billed at the reporting date associated with maintenance and repair services. We use an input method to recognize revenue and measure progress based on labor hours expended to satisfy the performance obligation at average labor rates. We have determined labor hours expended to be the relevant measure of work performed to complete the maintenance and repair service for the customer. As a practical expedient, because repair and maintenance service contracts have an original duration of one year or less, we do not consider the time value of money, and we do not disclose estimated revenue expected to be recognized in the future for performance obligations that are unsatisfied (or partially unsatisfied) at the end of the reporting period or when we expect to recognize such revenue. Contract assets, recorded in prepaid expenses and other current assets, totaled approximately $5.0 million and $5.7 million as of September 30, 2025 and September 30, 2024, respectively.
We recognize revenue from the sale of our manufactured boats and yachts when control of the boat or yacht is transferred to the dealer or customer which is generally upon acceptance by the dealer or customer. At the time of acceptance, the dealer or customer is able to direct the use of, and obtain substantially all of the benefits of the boat or yacht. We have elected to record shipping and handling activities that occur after the dealer or customer has obtained control of the boat or yacht as a fulfillment activity.
We recognize lessor common area charges, utility sales, food and beverage sales and other ancillary goods and services. Performance obligations include performing common area maintenance and providing utilities, food and beverages, and other ancillary goods and services when goods are transferred or services are performed. Payment terms typically align with when the goods and services are provided.
Contract liabilities primarily consist of customer deposits. We recognize contract liabilities (customer deposits) as revenue at the time of acceptance and the transfer of control to the customers. Total contract liabilities of approximately $61.0 million recorded as of September 30, 2024 were recognized in revenue during the fiscal year ended September 30, 2025. Total contract liabilities of approximately $74.4 million recorded as of September 30, 2023 were recognized in revenue during the fiscal year ended September 30, 2024.
We recognize revenue from service operations and slip and storage rentals over time on a straight-line basis over the term of the contract as our performance obligations are met. We recognize revenue from the rentals of chartering power yachts over time on a straight-line basis over the term of the contract as our performance obligations are met.
The following table sets forth percentages on the timing of revenue recognition by reportable segment for the fiscal years ended September 30,
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Retail Operations |
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Product Manufacturing |
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2025 |
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2024 |
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2023 |
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2025 |
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2024 |
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2023 |
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Goods and services transferred at a point in time |
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86.6 |
% |
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87.6 |
% |
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87.2 |
% |
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100.0 |
% |
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100.0 |
% |
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100.0 |
% |
Goods and services transferred over time |
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13.4 |
% |
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12.4 |
% |
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12.8 |
% |
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— |
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— |
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— |
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Revenue |
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100.0 |
% |
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100.0 |
% |
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100.0 |
% |
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100.0 |
% |
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100.0 |
% |
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100.0 |
% |
The following tables set forth our revenue disaggregated into categories that depict the nature, amount, timing, and uncertainty of revenue and cash flows affected by economic factors for the fiscal years ended September 30,
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2025 |
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Retail Operations |
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Product Manufacturing |
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Total |
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New boat sales |
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60.4 |
% |
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98.6 |
% |
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60.9 |
% |
Used boat sales |
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13.4 |
% |
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— |
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13.3 |
% |
Maintenance and repair services |
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5.0 |
% |
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— |
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4.9 |
% |
Storage and charter rentals |
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7.9 |
% |
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— |
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7.7 |
% |
Finance and insurance products |
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3.6 |
% |
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— |
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3.5 |
% |
Parts and accessories |
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4.7 |
% |
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1.4 |
% |
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4.7 |
% |
Brokerage sales |
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5.0 |
% |
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— |
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5.0 |
% |
Revenue |
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100.0 |
% |
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100.0 |
% |
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100.0 |
% |
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2024 |
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Retail Operations |
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Product Manufacturing |
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Total |
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New boat sales |
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66.2 |
% |
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98.8 |
% |
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66.6 |
% |
Used boat sales |
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9.8 |
% |
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— |
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9.7 |
% |
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Maintenance and repair services |
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4.5 |
% |
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— |
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4.5 |
% |
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Storage and charter rentals |
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7.2 |
% |
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— |
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6.9 |
% |
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Finance and insurance products |
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3.1 |
% |
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— |
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3.1 |
% |
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Parts and accessories |
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4.5 |
% |
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1.2 |
% |
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4.5 |
% |
Brokerage sales |
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4.7 |
% |
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— |
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4.7 |
% |
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Revenue |
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100.0 |
% |
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100.0 |
% |
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100.0 |
% |
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2023 |
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Retail Operations |
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Product Manufacturing |
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Total |
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New boat sales |
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67.3 |
% |
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95.8 |
% |
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68.7 |
% |
Used boat sales |
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8.3 |
% |
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2.8 |
% |
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7.9 |
% |
Maintenance and repair services |
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4.6 |
% |
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— |
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4.4 |
% |
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Storage and charter rentals |
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7.1 |
% |
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— |
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6.7 |
% |
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Finance and insurance products |
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2.9 |
% |
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— |
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2.8 |
% |
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Parts and accessories |
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4.9 |
% |
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0.8 |
% |
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4.7 |
% |
Brokerage sales |
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4.9 |
% |
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0.6 |
% |
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4.8 |
% |
Revenue |
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100.0 |
% |
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100.0 |
% |
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100.0 |
% |
The following table sets forth our maintenance, repair, storage, rental, charter services and parts and accessories revenue for our Retail Operations by location type.
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2025 |
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2024 |
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2023 |
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(Amounts in thousands) |
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Marina/storage locations |
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$ |
273,078 |
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$ |
267,296 |
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$ |
265,847 |
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Locations without marina/storage |
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131,645 |
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117,156 |
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114,353 |
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Maintenance, repair, storage, rental, charter services, parts and accessories revenue |
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$ |
404,723 |
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$ |
384,452 |
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$ |
380,200 |
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Historical Timeline
| Fiscal Year | Filed | |
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| 2025 | Nov 17, 2025 | Showing above |
| 2024 | Nov 14, 2024 | |
| 2023 | Nov 17, 2023 | |
| 2022 | Nov 18, 2022 | |
| 2021 | Nov 19, 2021 | |
About Revenue Disclosures
Revenue disclosures under ASC 606 explain how a company identifies performance obligations, allocates transaction prices, and determines when revenue is recognized. This section is essential for understanding whether reported revenue reflects genuine economic activity or aggressive accounting choices. Analysts examine the mix of point-in-time versus over-time recognition, which directly affects revenue timing and comparability.
Key signals: rising contract liabilities (deferred revenue) suggest strong future revenue visibility, while declining contract assets may indicate slowing project milestones. Watch for variable consideration estimates — rebates, returns, and performance bonuses that require management judgment. Significant changes in disaggregated revenue by geography or product line can reveal shifting business mix before it appears in headline numbers. Compare revenue growth against contract liability growth to assess sustainability, and scrutinize any changes in the timing of recognition that coincide with earnings pressure.