Dealers are getting increasingly positive about the long-term industry outlook, according to the latest Baird Dealer Sentiment index.
The index, conducted jointly by Baird and RVDA, found the three- to five-year outlook improving to a 64 out of 100 in October. The level is up 5% from the 61 registered in September and up 18.5% from the 54 registered in July.
Among current conditions, dealers remained positive, although pulling back from recent months. Dealers registered a 64 in October, a 10% dip from the 71 registered in August and September.
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Baird is a privately held financial services firm with a history of serving partners since 1919. Its broad equity research coverage includes the RV, marine, and powersports industries, with an emphasis on understanding the entire RV ecosystem. www.rwbaird.com.
