Strong demand for large boats lifts MarineMax

• Same-store sales jumped 44% for MarineMax (NYSE:HZO) in FQ3 after the company saw strong demand for large boats during the quarter.
• Gross profit was up 38% to $78.902M, although net income was nearly flat from a year ago due to a tax benefit a year ago.
• MarineMax raises full-year EPS guidance after the strong quarter to $0.86 to $0.90, up from a prior outlook of $0.68 to $0.75.
• Previously: MarineMax beats by $0.12, beats on revenue (July 26)