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HARLEY-DAVIDSON, INC.

For the period ended Mar 31, 2026. Filed May 6, 2026.

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A company's report for each of its first three quarters. The financial statements are not audited. It shows how the business has moved since the last annual report, and what management says changed.

Mar 31, 2026 · Filed May 6, 2026

HOG$32.66+0.2%Stored close · as of Nov 6, 2026

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Previous report: 10-Q

Period ended 2025-09-30; filed 2025-11-05.

0000793952-25-000188

Item 1A. Risk FactorsUnregistered Sales of Equity Securities and Use of ProceedsOther Information

Current report: 10-Q

Period ended 2026-03-31; filed 2026-05-06.

0000793952-26-000032

Item 1A. Risk FactorsUnregistered Sales of Equity Securities and Use of ProceedsOther Information

The baseline is this issuer’s latest earlier reporting period of the same form that was filed before the current report. A previous 10-Q is a different quarter, not a year-over-year comparison. Amendments are excluded.

Compared 16 previous paragraphs and 18 current paragraphs.

6 unchanged; 6 reworded; 5 added; 4 removed; 0 previous and 1 current paragraphs rearranged.

Tables are not compared: 1 previous and 1 current tables excluded. Dates, whitespace, punctuation and numbering changes are ignored; changes to financial figures remain significant.

A changed paragraph is not evidence that risk increased or decreased. An unchanged paragraph does not establish that risk stayed the same.

Added paragraphs (5)

Current report

•The Company may not be able to successfully execute its short-term and long-term business plan and strategies. There is no assurance that the Company will be able to execute its business plans and strategies, including the Company's recently announced Back to the Bricks strategic plan. The Company's ability to meet the strategic priorities of its new strategic plan depends upon, among other factors, the Company's ability to: (i) develop and introduce products, including motorcycle models, parts and accessories, and apparel, on a timely basis that the market accepts, that enable the Company to generate desired sales levels and that provide the desired financial returns, (ii) successfully carry out its global manufacturing and assembly operations, (iii) effectively implement changes relating to its dealers and related programs, (iv) accurately analyze, predict, and react to changing market conditions, (v) perform in a manner that enables the Company to benefit from market opportunities while competing against existing and new competitors, and (vi) avoid adverse impacts to its operations and/or demand for its products that may result due to the ongoing geopolitical conflicts and tensions that have led to the implementation of tariffs and additional trade restrictions.

Current report

On November 5, 2025, the Company entered into an accelerated share repurchase agreement (ASR) with Goldman Sachs & Co. LLC (Goldman) to repurchase an aggregate of $200 million of the Company’s shares of common stock. Under the ASR, the Company paid $200 million to Goldman and received an initial delivery of 6,291,781 shares of the Company's common stock on November 6, 2025, representing 80% of the payment amount divided by the Company's closing share price on November 5, 2025.

Current report

On February 13, 2026, Goldman settled the ASR by delivering 3,147,971 shares of the Company's common stock, resulting in a total delivery of 9,439,752 shares under the $200 million ASR, with the initial delivery treated as shares repurchased in 2025 and the remaining shares treated as shares repurchased in 2026. The total number of shares purchased by the Company pursuant to the ASR was based on the volume-weighted average price of the Company's common stock, less a discount, during the repurchase period. The amount delivered on February 13, 2026 represented the difference between the initially delivered shares and the total number of shares purchased.

Current report

(a)ASR settlement on February 13, 2026 as described above.

Current report

On February 17, 2026, Jonathan Root, Chief Financial Officer and Chief Commercial Officer, adopted a written plan for the sale of Harley-Davidson, Inc. common stock that Mr. Root intended to satisfy the affirmative defense conditions of Rule 10b5-1(c) under the Exchange Act. Mr. Root's written plan provides for the sale of up to 9,329 shares of Harley-Davidson, Inc. common stock in the aggregate. This written plan is scheduled to expire on the earlier of: (1)October 30, 2026; or (2) the date on which an aggregate of 9,329 shares of Harley-Davidson, Inc. common stock have been sold.
Removed paragraphs (4)

Previous report

•Changes in national policy, governmental actions related to tariffs or international trade agreements, as well as shifts in social, political, regulatory, and economic conditions or laws and policies governing foreign trade, manufacturing, development, and investment in the regions where the Company operates, can significantly impact the Company's business. Such changes could lead to negative sentiments towards the Company, potentially depress economic activity or restrict access to suppliers or customers, and thereby have a material adverse effect on the Company's business, results of operations and outlook. In January 2025, the global tariff landscape began to quickly change with the U.S. implementing tariffs on goods from various foreign countries, either generally or with respect to certain products, and certain of those foreign countries implementing rebalancing tariffs on goods from the U.S., either generally or with respect to certain products. In certain circumstances the U.S. and certain foreign countries temporarily suspended tariffs they had recently implemented, either in whole or in part. Since then, the U.S. has continued to impose tariffs on imported goods, and affected countries have responded by imposing tariffs on U.S. goods. In April 2025, the U.S. announced a baseline tariff of 10% on goods from all countries and instituted additional individualized reciprocal tariffs for countries with which the U.S. has significant trade deficits. The U.S. continues to implement new, reinstated or adjusted tariffs, and the Company expects that it will continue with this practice. Foreign countries subject to these U.S. tariffs continue to implement new, reinstated or adjusted rebalancing tariffs, and the Company expects that foreign countries will continue with that practice. For example, in February 2025, additional tariffs were imposed on imports from China and China responded with retaliatory tariffs on U.S. goods. The U.S. and foreign countries may also amend, suspend or withdraw their respective recently-enacted tariffs at any time. If the recently-enacted tariffs are not amended, suspended or withdrawn, it is likely to negatively impact the Company’s ability to sell products domestically and internationally at or near current prices as tariffs impact the cost of raw materials, components and motorcycles.

Previous report

For example, in 2018 the U.S. implemented tariffs on steel and aluminum imports into the U.S. from the EU and in response, the EU implemented incremental rebalancing tariffs of 25% on certain products imported into the EU, including non-electric motorcycles. In April 2021, the 2018 incremental rebalancing tariffs of 25% started to apply, resulting in a 31% duty on the Company’s motorcycles imported into the EU from its manufacturing facilities in the U.S. and Thailand. The 2018 incremental rebalancing tariffs of 25% were suspended in October 2021 pending negotiations between the U.S. and EU and further suspended on August 5, 2025 for six months. The EU continues to review this suspension as developments in trade relations with the U.S. progress. The Company cannot predict the outcome of these developments or their impact on the rebalancing tariffs or new tariffs.

Previous report

The U.S. tariffs and rebalancing tariffs that were recently enacted or that may be enacted have contributed to uncertainty about current global economic conditions. In addition to impacting the cost of motorcycles, sustained uncertainty could increase the cost of components and materials used to make the Company’s motorcycles and other products and result in a global economic slowdown and long-term changes to global trade. Higher production costs could make the Company’s motorcycles and other products less affordable for consumers, both in the U.S. and in foreign countries, and negatively impact consumer demand.

Previous report

•The Company’s operations are dependent upon attracting and retaining skilled employees, including skilled labor, executive officers and other senior leaders. The Company’s future success depends on its continuing ability to: (i) identify, hire, develop, motivate, retain and promote skilled personnel for all areas of its organization, (ii) effectively execute reorganization actions within expected costs and realize the expected benefits of those actions and (iii) attract qualified and experienced independent directors for its Board of Directors. The Company is highly dependent on its senior management, other key personnel, and its Board. The loss of key personnel or independent directors could adversely affect the Company’s operations and profitability. Any perceived uncertainties regarding the Company's future direction and control, its ability to execute its strategy, or alterations to the composition of its Board or senior management team could create a perception of instability or a shift in business direction, affecting the Company’s ability to attract or retain qualified personnel or independent directors. Further, the Company’s current and future total compensation arrangements, which include benefits and incentive awards, may not be successful in attracting new employees and retaining and motivating the Company’s existing employees. In addition, the Company must cultivate and sustain a work environment where employees are engaged and energized in their jobs to maximize their performance, and the Company must effectively execute reorganization actions. If the Company does not succeed in attracting new personnel, retaining existing personnel, implementing effective succession plans and motivating and engaging personnel, including executive officers, the Company may be unable to develop and distribute products and services and effectively execute its plans and strategies.
Reworded paragraphs (6)

Previous wording

An investment in Harley-Davidson, Inc. involves risks, including the risk factors discussed in Item 1A. Risk Factorsof the Company's Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2024, which have not materially changed except as set forth below. The following risk factors have been updated to reflect new developments and emerging risks related to governmental actions related to tariffs and international trade as well as the Company's skilled employees and independent directors.

Current wording

An investment in Harley-Davidson, Inc. involves risks, including the risk factors discussed in Item 1A. Risk Factorsof the Company's Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2025, which have not materially changed except as set forth below. The following risk factor has been updated to reflect new developments and emerging risks related to the Company's recently appointed Chief Executive Officer and its new strategic plan announced in the second quarter.

Previous wording

The Company's share repurchases, which consisted of shares repurchased on a discretionary basis and shares of common stock that employees surrendered to satisfy withholding taxes in connection with the vesting of restricted stock units and performance shares, were as follows during the quarter ended September 30, 2025:

Current wording

The Company's share repurchases, which consisted of shares repurchased on a discretionary basis, including shares repurchased pursuant to the ASR and delivered in 2026, and shares of common stock that employees surrendered to satisfy withholding taxes in connection with the vesting of restricted stock units and performance shares, were as follows during the quarter ended March 31, 2026:

Previous wording

In July 2024, the Company's Board of Directors authorized the Company to repurchase up to 24.4 million shares of its common stock on a discretionary basis with no dollar limit or expiration date. In July 2025, the Company's Board of Directors authorized the Company to repurchase up to 15.0 million additional shares of its common stock on a discretionary basis with no dollar limit or expiration date. The Company repurchased 3.4 million shares on a discretionary basis during the quarter ended September 30, 2025 under the authorizations. As of September 30, 2025, 29.7 million shares remained under the authorizations.

Current wording

In July 2024, the Company's Board of Directors authorized the Company to repurchase up to 24.4 million shares of its common stock on a discretionary basis with no dollar limit or expiration date. In July 2025, the Company's Board of Directors authorized the Company to repurchase up to 15.0 million additional shares of its common stock on a discretionary basis with no dollar limit or expiration date. The Company repurchased 6.6 million shares on a discretionary basis during the quarter ended March 31, 2026, including those delivered pursuant to the ASR. As of March 31, 2026, 16.8 million shares remained under the authorizations.

Previous wording

The Company's capital allocation priorities are to (i) fund strategic initiatives, including the associated capital expenditures, (ii) pay dividends and (iii) exercise discretionary share repurchases. These priorities are designed to support the investment required to enhance the long-term value of the Company and to return any excess cash to shareholders.

Current wording

The Company's capital allocation priorities are to (i) reinvest in key growth initiatives, including the associated capital expenditures, (ii) return capital to shareholders through dividends and discretionary share repurchases, and (iii) invest in opportunistic acquisitions. These priorities are designed to support the investment required to enhance the long-term value of the Company and to return any excess cash to shareholders.

Previous wording

The Harley-Davidson, Inc. 2020 Incentive Stock Plan and the 2022 Aspirational Incentive Stock Plan (Incentive Plans) and predecessor stock plans permit participants to satisfy all or a portion of the statutory federal, state, and local withholding tax obligations arising in connection with plan awards by electing to (a) have the Company withhold shares otherwise issuable under the award, (b) tender back shares received in connection with such award, or (c) deliver other previously owned shares, in each case having a value equal to the amount to be withheld. During the third quarter of 2025, the Company acquired 2,809 shares of common stock that employees presented to the Company to satisfy withholding taxes in connection with the vesting of restricted stock units and performance shares.

Current wording

The Harley-Davidson, Inc. 2020 Incentive Stock Plan and the 2022 Aspirational Incentive Stock Plan (Incentive Plans) and predecessor stock plans permit participants to satisfy all or a portion of the statutory federal, state, and local withholding tax obligations arising in connection with plan awards by electing to (a) have the Company withhold shares otherwise issuable under the award, (b) tender back shares received in connection with such award, or (c) deliver other previously owned shares, in each case having a value equal to the amount to be withheld. During the first quarter of 2026, the Company acquired

Previous wording

During the period ended September 30, 2025, no director or Section 16 officer of the Company adopted orterminated a "Rule 10b5-1 trading arrangement" or "non-Rule 10b5-1 trading arrangement," as each term is defined in Item 408(a) of Regulation S-K.

Current wording

During the period ended March 31, 2026, no other director or Section 16 officer of the Company adopted orterminated a "Rule 10b5-1 trading arrangement" or "non-Rule 10b5-1 trading arrangement," as each term is defined in Item 408(a) of Regulation S-K.
Rearranged current paragraphs (1)

Current report — wording carried from elsewhere

336,073 shares of common stock that employees presented to the Company to satisfy withholding taxes in connection with the vesting of restricted stock units and performance shares.