HARLEY-DAVIDSON, INC., 10-K filed on 2/26/2025
Annual Report
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Cover Page - USD ($)
12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2024
Jan. 31, 2025
Jun. 28, 2024
Cover [Abstract]      
Document Type 10-K    
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Document Period End Date Dec. 31, 2024    
Current Fiscal Year End Date --12-31    
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Entity File Number 1-9183    
Entity Registrant Name Harley-Davidson, Inc.    
Entity Incorporation, State or Country Code WI    
Entity Tax Identification Number 39-1382325    
Entity Address, Address Line One 3700 West Juneau Avenue    
Entity Address, City or Town Milwaukee    
Entity Address, State or Province WI    
Entity Address, Postal Zip Code 53208    
City Area Code 414    
Local Phone Number 342-4680    
Title of 12(b) Security Common Stock, Par value, $.01 per share    
Trading Symbol HOG    
Security Exchange Name NYSE    
Entity Well-known Seasoned Issuer Yes    
Entity Voluntary Filers No    
Entity Current Reporting Status Yes    
Entity Interactive Data Current Yes    
Entity Filer Category Large Accelerated Filer    
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Entity Public Float     $ 4,358,110,124
Entity Common Stock, Shares Outstanding   124,536,850  
Documents Incorporated by Reference Part III of this report incorporates information by reference from registrant’s Proxy Statement for the annual meeting of its shareholders to be held on May 14, 2025    
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Audit Information
12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2024
Audit Information [Abstract]  
Auditor Firm ID 42
Auditor Name Ernst & Young LLP
Auditor Location Milwaukee, Wisconsin
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CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS - USD ($)
$ in Thousands
12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2024
Dec. 31, 2023
Dec. 31, 2022
Revenue:      
Motorcycles and related products $ 4,148,264 $ 4,882,892 $ 4,934,505
Financial services revenue 1,038,538 953,586 820,625
Total revenue 5,186,802 5,836,478 5,755,130
Costs and expenses:      
Motorcycles and related products cost of goods sold 3,005,940 3,322,306 3,403,728
Financial services interest expense 371,766 332,380 217,653
Financial services provision for credit losses 247,225 227,158 145,133
Selling, administrative and engineering expense 1,145,244 1,175,550 1,079,338
Total costs and expenses 4,770,175 5,057,394 4,845,852
Operating income 416,627 779,084 909,278
Other income, net 72,295 71,808 48,652
Investment income 58,964 46,771 4,538
Interest expense 30,748 30,787 31,235
Income before income taxes 517,138 866,876 931,233
Income tax provision 71,963 171,830 192,019
Net income 445,175 695,046 739,214
Less: Loss attributable to noncontrolling interests 10,182 11,540 2,194
Net income attributable to Harley-Davidson, Inc. $ 455,357 $ 706,586 $ 741,408
Earnings per share:      
Basic (in dollars per share) $ 3.46 $ 4.96 $ 5.01
Diluted (in dollars per share) 3.44 4.87 4.96
Cash dividends per share (in dollars per share) $ 0.69 $ 0.66 $ 0.63
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CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF COMPREHENSIVE INCOME - USD ($)
$ in Thousands
12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2024
Dec. 31, 2023
Dec. 31, 2022
Statement of Comprehensive Income [Abstract]      
Net income $ 445,175 $ 695,046 $ 739,214
Other comprehensive income (loss), net of tax:      
Foreign currency translation adjustments (22,363) 11,532 (35,870)
Derivative financial instruments 14,143 3,839 (8,435)
Pension and postretirement benefit plans (19,524) 21,596 (56,705)
Other comprehensive (loss) income (27,744) 36,967 (101,010)
Comprehensive income 417,431 732,013 638,204
Less: Comprehensive loss attributable to noncontrolling interests 10,182 11,540 2,194
Comprehensive income attributable to Harley-Davidson, Inc. $ 427,613 $ 743,553 $ 640,398
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CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS - USD ($)
$ in Thousands
Dec. 31, 2024
Dec. 31, 2023
ASSETS    
Cash and cash equivalents $ 1,589,608 $ 1,533,806
Accounts receivable, net 234,315 267,200
Finance receivables, net of allowance of $72,244 and $67,035 2,031,496 2,113,729
Inventories, net 745,793 929,951
Restricted cash 135,661 104,642
Other current assets 259,764 214,401
Current assets 4,996,637 5,163,729
Finance receivables, net of allowance of $328,939 and $314,931 5,256,798 5,384,536
Property, plant and equipment, net 757,072 731,724
Pension and postretirement assets 440,825 413,107
Goodwill 61,655 62,696
Deferred income taxes 175,826 161,184
Lease assets 63,853 69,650
Other long-term assets 128,913 153,928
Assets 11,881,579 12,140,554
LIABILITIES AND SHAREHOLDERS’ EQUITY    
Accounts payable 298,718 349,162
Accrued liabilities 593,960 646,859
Short-term deposits, net 173,099 253,309
Short-term debt 640,204 878,935
Current portion of long-term debt, net 1,851,513 1,255,999
Current liabilities 3,557,494 3,384,264
Long-term deposits, net 377,487 194,473
Long-term debt, net 4,468,665 4,990,586
Lease liabilities 47,420 51,848
Pension and postretirement liabilities 53,874 59,772
Deferred income taxes 16,889 33,514
Other long-term liabilities 201,250 173,802
Commitments and contingencies (Note 15)
Shareholders’ equity:    
Preferred stock, none issued 0 0
Common stock (Note 4) 1,720 1,712
Additional paid-in-capital 1,792,523 1,752,435
Retained earnings 3,465,058 3,100,925
Accumulated other comprehensive loss (332,706) (304,962)
Treasury stock, at cost (Note 4) (1,760,548) (1,297,302)
Total Harley-Davidson, Inc. shareholders' equity 3,166,047 3,252,808
Noncontrolling interest (7,547) (513)
Total equity 3,158,500 3,252,295
Total liabilities and shareholders' equity $ 11,881,579 $ 12,140,554
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CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS (Parenthetical) - USD ($)
$ in Thousands
Dec. 31, 2024
Dec. 31, 2023
Allowance for credit loss, current $ 72,244 $ 67,035
Allowance for credit loss, noncurrent $ 328,939 $ 314,931
Preferred stock, issued (in shares) 0 0
Finance receivables, net - current $ 2,031,496 $ 2,113,729
Other assets 259,764 214,401
Finance receivables, net - long-term 5,256,798 5,384,536
Current portion of long-term debt, net 1,851,513 1,255,999
Long-term debt, net 4,468,665 4,990,586
Consolidated VIEs:    
Finance receivables, net - current 618,231 533,262
Other assets 7,364 8,785
Finance receivables, net - long-term 2,174,160 1,934,113
Restricted cash - current and long-term 146,511 110,580
Current portion of long-term debt, net 683,272 577,203
Long-term debt, net $ 1,698,712 $ 1,533,423
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CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS - USD ($)
$ in Thousands
12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2024
Dec. 31, 2023
Dec. 31, 2022
Cash flows from operating activities:      
Net cash provided by operating activities (Note 5) $ 1,063,833 $ 754,887 $ 548,461
Cash flows from investing activities:      
Capital expenditures (196,563) (207,404) (151,669)
Origination of finance receivables (3,639,279) (3,873,542) (4,558,834)
Collections of finance receivables 3,440,340 3,570,822 3,935,001
Other investing activities 12,172 (2,180) 2,491
Net cash used by investing activities (383,330) (512,304) (773,011)
Cash flows from financing activities:      
Proceeds from issuance of medium-term notes 495,856 1,446,304 495,785
Repayments of medium-term notes (660,780) (1,056,680) (950,000)
Proceeds from securitization debt 1,145,211 1,045,547 1,826,891
Repayments of securitization debt (1,078,248) (1,193,526) (1,442,860)
Borrowings of asset-backed commercial paper 469,986 42,429 448,255
Repayments of asset-backed commercial paper (258,077) (237,370) (302,922)
Net (decrease) increase in unsecured commercial paper (237,340) 107,146 16,003
Net increase in deposits 102,119 129,855 26,605
Dividends paid (91,224) (96,310) (93,180)
Repurchase of common stock (459,829) (363,987) (338,627)
Cash received from business combination 0 0 114,068
Other financing activities 11 1,946 (1,985)
Net cash used by financing activities (572,315) (174,646) (201,967)
Effect of exchange rate changes on cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash (16,145) 1,697 (19,525)
Net increase (decrease) in cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash 92,043 69,634 (446,042)
Cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash, beginning of period 1,648,811 1,579,177 2,025,219
Net increase (decrease) in cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash 92,043 69,634 (446,042)
Cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash, end of period 1,740,854 1,648,811 1,579,177
Reconciliation of cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash on the Consolidated balance sheets to the Consolidated statements of cash flows:      
Cash and cash equivalents 1,589,608 1,533,806 1,433,175
Restricted cash 135,661 104,642 135,424
Restricted cash included in Other long-term assets 15,585 10,363 10,578
Cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash per the Consolidated statements of cash flows $ 1,740,854 $ 1,648,811 $ 1,579,177
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CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF SHAREHOLDERS' EQUITY - USD ($)
$ in Thousands
Total
Total
Common Stock
Additional Paid-in Capital
Retained Earnings
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Loss
Treasury Stock
Equity Attributable to Noncontrolling Interests
Balance, beginning of period at Dec. 31, 2021 $ 2,553,244 $ 2,553,244 $ 1,694 $ 1,547,011 $ 1,842,421 $ (240,919) $ (596,963) $ 0
Beginning balance (in shares) at Dec. 31, 2021     169,364,686          
Increase (Decrease) in Stockholders' Equity                
Net income 739,214 741,408     741,408     (2,194)
Other comprehensive income (loss), net of tax (101,010) (101,010)       (101,010)    
Dividends (93,180) (93,180)     (93,180)      
Repurchase of common stock (338,627) (338,627)         (338,627)  
Share-based compensation $ 49,120 48,555 $ 10 48,019     526 565
Share-based compensation (in shares) 0   1,035,526          
LiveWire business combination $ 98,047 93,129   93,129       4,918
Balance, ending of period at Dec. 31, 2022 2,906,808 2,903,519 $ 1,704 1,688,159 2,490,649 (341,929) (935,064) 3,289
Ending balance (in shares) at Dec. 31, 2022     170,400,212          
Increase (Decrease) in Stockholders' Equity                
Net income 695,046 706,586     706,586     (11,540)
Other comprehensive income (loss), net of tax 36,967 36,967       36,967    
Dividends (96,310) (96,310)     (96,310)      
Repurchase of common stock (367,191) (367,191)         (367,191)  
Share-based compensation $ 76,975 69,237 $ 8 64,276     4,953 7,738
Share-based compensation (in shares) 0   818,428          
Balance, ending of period at Dec. 31, 2023 $ 3,252,295 3,252,808 $ 1,712 1,752,435 3,100,925 (304,962) (1,297,302) (513)
Ending balance (in shares) at Dec. 31, 2023 171,218,640   171,218,640          
Increase (Decrease) in Stockholders' Equity                
Net income $ 445,175 455,357     455,357     (10,182)
Other comprehensive income (loss), net of tax (27,744) (27,744)       (27,744)    
Dividends (91,224) (91,224)     (91,224)      
Repurchase of common stock (464,140) (464,140)         (464,140)  
Share-based compensation $ 44,138 40,990 $ 8 40,088     894 3,148
Share-based compensation (in shares) 0   764,092          
Balance, ending of period at Dec. 31, 2024 $ 3,158,500 $ 3,166,047 $ 1,720 $ 1,792,523 $ 3,465,058 $ (332,706) $ (1,760,548) $ (7,547)
Ending balance (in shares) at Dec. 31, 2024 171,982,732   171,982,732          
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CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF SHAREHOLDERS' EQUITY (Parenthetical) - $ / shares
12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2024
Dec. 31, 2023
Dec. 31, 2022
Statement of Stockholders' Equity [Abstract]      
Dividends (in dollars per share) $ 0.69 $ 0.66 $ 0.63
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Summary of Significant Accounting Policies
12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2024
Organization, Consolidation and Presentation of Financial Statements [Abstract]  
Summary of Significant Accounting Policies Summary of Significant Accounting Policies
Principles of Consolidation and Basis of Presentation – All references to the “Company” include Harley-Davidson, Inc. and all of its subsidiaries. The consolidated financial statements include the accounts of Harley-Davidson, Inc., its subsidiaries and certain variable interest entities (VIEs) related to secured financing as the Company is the primary beneficiary. All intercompany accounts and material intercompany transactions have been eliminated.
On September 26, 2022, the Company's electric motorcycle subsidiary completed a merger with AEA-Bridges Impact Corp. (ABIC), a special purpose acquisition company, to create a new publicly traded company, LiveWire Group, Inc. LiveWire Group, Inc. received net proceeds of approximately $294 million, including a $180 million investment from the Company, net of transaction expenses, a $100 million investment from an independent investor, and a $14 million investment from ABIC. The Company has a controlling equity interest in LiveWire Group, Inc. As the controlling shareholder, the Company consolidates LiveWire Group, Inc. results with additional adjustments to recognize non-controlling shareholder interests.
The Company operates in three reportable segments: Harley-Davidson Motor Company (HDMC), LiveWire and Harley-Davidson Financial Services (HDFS).
Substantially all of the Company’s international subsidiaries use their respective local currency as their functional currency. Assets and liabilities of international subsidiaries have been translated at period-end exchange rates, and revenues and expenses have been translated using average exchange rates for the period. Monetary assets and liabilities denominated in a currency that is different from an entity's functional currency are remeasured from the transactional currency to the entity's functional currency on a monthly basis. The aggregate transaction loss resulting from foreign currency remeasurements was $9.4 million for the year ended December 31, 2024. The aggregate transaction gain resulting from foreign currency remeasurements was $14.7 million and $26.2 million for the years ended December 31, 2023 and 2022, respectively.
Use of Estimates – The preparation of financial statements in conformity with U.S. generally accepted accounting principles (U.S. GAAP) requires the Company's management to make estimates and assumptions that affect the amounts reported in the consolidated financial statements and the accompanying notes. Actual results could differ from those estimates.
Cash and Cash Equivalents – The Company considers all highly liquid investments with a maturity of 90 days or less when purchased to be cash equivalents.
Accounts Receivable, net – The Company’s motorcycles and related products are sold to independent dealers outside the U.S. and Canada generally on open account and the resulting receivables are included in Accounts receivable, net on the Consolidated balance sheets. The allowance for doubtful accounts deducted from total accounts receivable was $3.4 million and $2.1 million as of December 31, 2024 and 2023, respectively. The Company’s evaluation of the allowance for doubtful accounts includes a review to identify non-performing accounts which are evaluated individually. The remaining accounts receivable balances are evaluated in the aggregate based on an aging analysis. The allowance for doubtful accounts is based on factors including past loss experience, the value of collateral, and if applicable, reasonable and supportable economic forecasts. Accounts receivable are written down once management determines that the specific customer does not have the ability to repay the balance in full. The Company’s sales of motorcycles and related products in the U.S. and Canada are financed through HDFS by the purchasing dealers and the related receivables are included in Finance receivables, net on the Consolidated balance sheets.
Inventories, net – Substantially all inventories located in the U.S. are valued using the last-in, first-out (LIFO) method. Other inventories totaling $395.5 million and $447.5 million at December 31, 2024 and 2023, respectively, are valued at the lower of cost or net realizable value using the first-in, first-out (FIFO) method.
Repossessed Inventory – Repossessed inventory representing recovered collateral on impaired finance receivables is recorded at the lower of cost or net realizable value through a fair value remeasurement. In the period during which the collateral is repossessed, the related finance receivable is adjusted through a change to the allowance for credit losses and reclassified to repossessed inventory, included in Other current assets on the Consolidated balance sheets.
Property, Plant and Equipment, net – Property, plant and equipment is recorded at cost, net of accumulated depreciation and amortization. Depreciation is determined using the straight-line method over the estimated useful lives of the assets. The estimated useful lives of each class of property, plant and equipment generally consist of 30 years for buildings, 7 years for building and land improvements, 3 to 10 years for machinery and equipment, and 3 to 7 years for software. Accelerated methods of depreciation are used for income tax purposes.
Goodwill – Goodwill represents the excess of acquisition cost over the fair value of the net assets purchased. Goodwill is tested for impairment, based on financial data related to the reporting unit to which it has been assigned, at least annually or whenever events or changes in circumstances indicate that the carrying value may not be recoverable. If the carrying amount of the reporting unit exceeds its fair value, goodwill is considered impaired and an impairment loss is recognized for the amount by which the carrying amount exceeds the fair value, limited to the total goodwill allocated to the reporting unit. During 2024 and 2023, the Company tested its goodwill balances for impairment and no adjustments were recorded to goodwill as a result of those reviews.
Long-lived Assets – The Company periodically evaluates the carrying value of long-lived assets to be held and used when events and circumstances warrant such review. If the carrying value of a long-lived asset is considered impaired, a loss is recognized based on the amount by which the carrying value exceeds the fair value of the long-lived asset for assets to be held and used. The Company also reviews the useful life of its long-lived assets when events and circumstances indicate that the actual useful life may be shorter than originally estimated. In the event that the actual useful life is deemed to be shorter than the original useful life, depreciation is adjusted prospectively so that the remaining book value is depreciated over the revised useful life.
Asset groups classified as held for sale are measured at the lower of carrying amount or fair value less cost to sell, and a loss is recognized for any initial adjustment required to reduce the carrying amount to the fair value less cost to sell in the period the held for sale criteria are met. The fair value less cost to sell is assessed each reporting period that the asset group remains classified as held for sale. Gains or losses not previously recognized resulting from the sale of an asset group will be recognized on the date of sale.
Fair Value Measurements - The Company assesses the inputs used to measure fair value using a three-tier hierarchy.
Level 1 inputs include quoted prices for identical instruments and are the most observable.
Level 2 inputs include quoted prices for similar assets and observable inputs such as interest rates, foreign currency exchange rates, commodity prices, and yield curves.
Level 3 inputs are not observable in the market and include the Company's judgments about the assumptions market participants would use in pricing the asset or liability.
Refer to Notes 12 and 14 for further discussion regarding the Company's assets measured at fair value.
Research and Development Expenses – Expenditures for research activities relating to product development and improvements are charged against income as incurred and included within Selling, administrative and engineering expense on the Consolidated statements of operations. Research and development expenses for HDMC were $161.0 million, $159.3 million and $158.6 million for 2024, 2023 and 2022, respectively. Research and development expenses for LiveWire were $41.7 million, $54.1 million and $35.6 million for 2024, 2023 and 2022, respectively. Research and development expenses for HDFS were not material in 2024, 2023 or 2022.
Advertising Costs – The Company expenses the production cost of advertising the first time the advertising takes place within Selling, administrative and engineering expense. Advertising costs relate to the Company’s efforts to promote its products and brands through the use of media and other means. During 2024, 2023 and 2022, the Company incurred $136.7 million, $131.0 million and $105.6 million in advertising costs, respectively.
Shipping and Handling Costs – The Company classifies shipping and handling costs as a component of Motorcycles and related products cost of goods sold.
New Accounting Standards
Accounting Standards Recently Adopted
In November 2023, the Financial Accounting Standards Board (FASB) issued Accounting Standards Update (ASU) No. 2023-07, Segment Reporting (Topic 280): Improvements to Reportable Segment Disclosures (ASU 2023-07). ASU 2023-07 is intended to improve reportable segment disclosures, primarily through enhanced disclosures about significant segment expenses. The main provisions of ASU 2023-07 require a public entity to disclose on an annual and interim basis: (i) significant segment expenses provided to the chief operating decision maker, (ii) an amount representing the difference between segment revenue less segment expenses disclosed under the significant segment expense principle and each reported measure of segment profit or loss and a description of its composition, (iii) provide all annual disclosures about a reportable segment's profit or loss and assets currently required under Topic 280 in interim periods, (iv) clarify that if the chief operating decision maker uses more than one measure of a segment's profit or loss in assessing segment performance and deciding how to allocate resources, a public entity may report one or more of those additional measures of segment profit, (v) the title and position of the chief operating decision maker and an explanation of how the chief operating decision maker uses the reported measure of segment profit or loss in assessing segment performance and deciding how to allocate resources, and (vi) all disclosures required by ASU 2023-07 and all existing segment disclosures under Topic 280 for an entity with a single reportable segment. The Company adopted ASU 2023-07 on December 31, 2024 on a retrospective basis. The adoption of ASU 2023-07 is reflected in Note 18 of the Company's consolidated financial statement disclosures.
Accounting Standards Not Yet Adopted
In December 2023, the FASB issued ASU No. 2023-09, Income Taxes (Topic 740): Improvements to Income Tax Disclosures, which is intended to enhance the transparency and decision usefulness of income tax disclosures. The main provisions of ASU 2023-09 require a public entity to disclose on an annual basis (i) specific prescribed categories in the rate reconciliation, (ii) additional information for reconciling items that meet a quantitative threshold, (iii) the amount of income taxes paid, net of refunds received, disaggregated by federal, state, and foreign taxes, (iv) the amount of income taxes paid, net of refunds received, disaggregated by individual jurisdictions in which income taxes paid is equal to greater than 5 percent of total income taxes paid, (v) income or loss from continuing operations before income tax expense or benefit disaggregated between domestic and foreign, and (vi) income tax expense or benefit from continuing operations disaggregated by federal, state, and foreign. ASU 2023-09 also removes certain disclosure requirements related to unrecognized tax benefits and cumulative unrecognized temporary differences. The new guidance is effective for the fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2024. Early adoption is permitted. The Company is still evaluating the impact ASU 2023-09 will have on the Company's consolidated financial statement disclosures.
In November 2024, the FASB issued ASU No. 2024-03, Income Statement - Reporting Comprehensive Income - Expense Disaggregation Disclosures (Subtopic 220-40), which is intended to improve the disclosures about a public business entity's expenses and provide more detailed information about the types of expenses (including purchases of inventory, employee compensation, depreciation, amortization, and depletion) in commonly presented expense captions (such as cost of sales, SG&A, and research and development). The main provisions of ASU 2024-03 require a public entity at each interim and annual reporting period to (i) disclose the amounts of purchases of inventory, employee compensation, depreciation, intangible asset amortization, and depletion included in each relevant expense caption presented on the face of the income statement within continuing operations, (ii) include certain amounts that are already required to be disclosed under current generally accepted accounting principles in the same disclosure as the other disaggregation requirements, (iii) disclose a qualitative description of the amounts remaining in relevant expense captions that are not separately disaggregated quantitatively, and (iv) disclose the total amount of selling expenses and, in annual reporting periods, an entity's definition of selling expenses. In January 2025, the FASB issued ASU No. 2025-01, Income Statement - Reporting Comprehensive Income - Expense Disaggregation Disclosures (Subtopic 220-40) Clarifying the Effective Date, which is intended to clarify the effective date of ASU No. 2024-03. As clarified in ASU 2025-01, the new guidance is effective for annual reporting periods beginning after December 15, 2026, and interim reporting periods within annual reporting periods beginning after December 15, 2027. Early adoption is permitted. The Company is still evaluating the impact ASU 2024-03 will have on the Company's consolidated financial statement disclosures.
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Revenue
12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2024
Revenue from Contract with Customer [Abstract]  
Revenue Revenue
The Company recognizes revenue when it satisfies a performance obligation by transferring control of a good or service to a customer. Revenue is measured based on the consideration that the Company expects to be entitled to in exchange for the goods or services transferred. Taxes that are collected from a customer concurrent with revenue-producing activities are excluded from revenue.
Disaggregated revenue by major source was as follows for the years ended December 31 (in thousands):
202420232022
HDMC:
Motorcycles$3,137,331 $3,798,977 $3,787,484 
Parts and accessories651,964 698,095 731,645 
Apparel237,270 244,333 271,107 
Licensing22,748 28,599 39,423 
Other72,593 74,590 58,013 
4,121,906 4,844,594 4,887,672 
LiveWire26,358 38,298 46,833 
Motorcycles and related products revenue4,148,264 4,882,892 4,934,505 
HDFS:
Interest income890,836 802,078 693,615 
Other147,702 151,508 127,010 
Financial services revenue1,038,538 953,586 820,625 
$5,186,802 $5,836,478 $5,755,130 
Motorcycles and Related Products Revenue (HDMC and LiveWire Segments)
Motorcycles, Electric Balance Bikes, Parts and Accessories, and Apparel – Revenues from the sale of motorcycles, electric balance bikes, parts and accessories, and apparel are recorded when control is transferred to the customer, generally at the time of shipment to independent dealers and distributors or at the time of delivery to retail customers. The sale of products to independent dealers outside the U.S. and Canada is generally on open account with terms that approximate 30-120 days and the resulting receivables are included in Accounts receivable, net on the Consolidated balance sheets. The sale of products to independent dealers in the U.S. and Canada is financed through HDFS and the related receivables are included in Finance receivables, net on the Consolidated balance sheets.
The Company may offer sales incentive programs to dealers and retail customers designed to promote the sale of motorcycles, parts and accessories, and apparel. The Company estimates its variable consideration sold under its sales incentive programs using the expected value method. The Company accounts for consideration payable to a customer as part of its sales incentives as a reduction of revenue, which is accrued at the later of the date the related sale is recorded or the date the incentive program is both approved and communicated.
The Company offers the right to return eligible parts and accessories and apparel. When the Company offers a right to return, it estimates returns based on an analysis of historical trends and records revenue on the initial sale only in the amount that it expects to be entitled. The remaining consideration is deferred in a refund liability account. The refund liability is remeasured for changes in the estimate at each reporting date with a corresponding adjustment to revenue.     
Variable consideration related to sales incentives and rights to return is adjusted at the earliest of when the amount of consideration the Company expects to receive changes or the consideration becomes fixed. Adjustments for variable consideration related to previously recognized sales were not material during any periods presented.
Shipping and handling costs associated with freight after control of a product has transferred to a customer are accounted for as fulfillment costs. The Company accrues for the shipping and handling in the same period that the related revenue is recognized.
The Company offers standard, limited warranties on its motorcycles, electric balance bikes and parts and accessories. These warranties provide assurance that the product will function as expected and are not separate performance obligations. The Company accounts for estimated warranty costs as a liability when control of the product transfers to the customer.
Licensing – The Company licenses the Harley-Davidson name and other trademarks owned by the Company and collects royalties from its licensees. The trademark licenses are considered symbolic intellectual property, which grant the licensees a right to access the Company’s intellectual property. The Company satisfies its performance obligation over the license period, as the Company fulfills its promise to grant the licensees rights to use and benefit from the intellectual property as well as maintain the intellectual property.
Payment is typically due within thirty days of the end of each quarter for the royalties earned in that quarter. Revenue, in the form of sales-based royalties, is recognized when the licensees’ subsequent sales occur. The Company applies the practical expedient in Accounting Standards Codification (ASC) Topic 606, Revenue from Contracts with Customers, to recognize licensing revenues in the amount that the Company has the right to invoice because the royalties due each period correspond directly with the value of the Company’s performance to date. Revenue will be recognized over the remaining contract terms which range up to 5 years.
Other – Other revenue consists primarily of revenue from membership sales, museum admissions and events, and other miscellaneous products and services.
Financial Services Revenue (HDFS Segment)
Interest Income – Interest income on finance receivables is recorded as earned and is based on the average outstanding daily balance for wholesale and retail receivables. Accrued and uncollected interest is classified with Finance receivables, net. Certain loan origination costs related to finance receivables, including payments made to dealers for certain retail loans, are deferred and recorded within Finance receivables, net and amortized over the life of the contract.
Other Income – Other income consists primarily of insurance and licensing revenues. HDFS works with certain unaffiliated third parties to offer motorcycle insurance and voluntary protection products through most dealers in the U.S. and Canada. HDFS also works with third-party financial institutions that issue credit cards or offer other financial products bearing the Harley-Davidson brand in the U.S. and internationally. For many of these contracts, the Company grants temporary rights to use the licensed trademarks owned by the Company and collects royalties from its customers in connection with sales of their products. The trademark licenses are considered symbolic intellectual property, which grant the customer a right to access the intellectual property. The Company satisfies its performance obligation over the license period, as it fulfills its promise to grant the customer rights to use and benefit from the intellectual property as well as maintain the intellectual property. Royalty and profit sharing amounts are received either quarterly or per annum, based upon the contract. Revenue, in the form of sales-based royalties, is recognized when the customers’ subsequent sales occur. Revenue will be recognized over the remaining contract terms which range up to 3 years. The Company is the primary obligor for certain other voluntary protection product contracts and as a result, revenue is recognized over the life of the contract as the Company fulfills its performance obligation.
Contract Liabilities
The Company maintains certain contract liability balances related to payments received at contract inception in advance of the Company’s performance under the contract and generally relates to the sale of memberships, loyalty points earned under membership programs and certain insurance-related contracts. Contract liabilities are recognized as revenue as the Company performs under the contract. Contract liabilities, included in Accrued liabilities and Other long-term liabilities on the Consolidated balance sheets, were as follows as of December 31 (in thousands):
20242023
Balance, beginning of period$47,091 $44,100 
Balance, end of period$56,753 $47,091 
Previously deferred contract liabilities recognized as revenue in 2024 and 2023 were $29.1 million and $26.7 million, respectively. The Company expects to recognize approximately $23.1 million of the remaining unearned revenue in 2025 and $33.7 million thereafter.
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Income Taxes
12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2024
Income Tax Disclosure [Abstract]  
Income Taxes Income Taxes
Income tax provision (benefit) for the years ended December 31, consists of the following (in thousands): 
202420232022
Current:
Federal$66,505 $125,875 $139,423 
State8,368 22,340 20,367 
Foreign23,366 53,674 48,165 
98,239 201,889 207,955 
Deferred:
Federal(27,938)(18,781)(12,313)
State7,511 (6,209)(7,761)
Foreign(5,849)(5,069)4,138 
(26,276)(30,059)(15,936)
$71,963 $171,830 $192,019 
The components of Income before income taxes for the years ended December 31, were as follows (in thousands): 
202420232022
Domestic$369,870 $614,713 $750,793 
Foreign147,268 252,163 180,440 
$517,138 $866,876 $931,233 
Income tax provision differs from the amount that would be provided by applying the statutory U.S. corporate income tax rate for the years ended December 31, due to the following items (in thousands): 
202420232022
Provision at statutory rate
$108,599 $182,044 $195,553 
State taxes, net of federal benefit10,003 21,659 19,223 
Foreign rate differential2,196 7,887 3,620 
Foreign derived intangible income(1,744)(8,669)(8,187)
Research and development credit(20,706)(23,130)(18,809)
Unrecognized tax benefits including interest and penalties(2,026)(9,210)(11,793)
Valuation allowance adjustments10,797 7,345 6,714 
State credits(4,526)(8,035)(6,954)
Global intangible low-taxed income2,605 474 1,607 
Return to provision adjustments
(5,421)1,057 (6,318)
Executive compensation limitation 5,404 8,712 4,893 
Other foreign inclusions(13,601)1,563 16,562 
Tax incentives
(16,476)(12,996)(7,202)
Other(3,141)3,129 3,110 
Income tax provision
$71,963 $171,830 $192,019 
The 2017 Tax Cuts and Jobs Act subjects U.S. shareholders to current tax on global intangible low-taxed income (GILTI) earned by certain foreign subsidiaries for which a company can elect to either recognize deferred taxes or to provide tax expense in the year incurred. The Company has elected to account for GILTI in the year the tax is incurred.
The Company qualifies for certain tax holidays in Thailand if certain employment and manufacturing criteria are met. The impact of the tax holiday decreased foreign taxes by $16.6 million, $13.0 million and $7.2 million in 2024, 2023 and 2022, respectively, and the tax holidays have expected expiration periods between 2025 and 2027. The benefit of the tax holiday on net income per share (diluted) was $0.12, $0.09 and $0.04 in 2024, 2023 and 2022, respectively.
The principal components of the Company’s deferred income tax assets and liabilities as of December 31, include the following (in thousands):
20242023
Deferred income tax assets:
Accruals not yet tax deductible$144,331 $152,288 
Stock compensation11,779 12,995 
Net operating loss and research & development tax credit carryforwards82,027 68,809 
Amortization of research and experimental costs100,880 78,169 
Other62,889 66,749 
401,906 379,010 
Valuation allowance(59,313)(48,516)
342,593 330,494 
Deferred income tax liabilities:
Depreciation, tax in excess of book(51,107)(57,641)
Pension and postretirement healthcare plan obligations(90,589)(82,682)
Withholding tax(15,915)(29,904)
Other(26,045)(32,597)
(183,656)(202,824)
$158,937 $127,670 
The Company reviews its deferred income tax asset valuation allowances on a quarterly basis, or whenever events or changes in circumstances indicate that a review is required. In determining the requirement for a valuation allowance, the historical and projected financial results of the legal entity or consolidated group recording the net deferred income tax asset is considered, along with any positive or negative evidence including tax law changes. Since future financial results and tax law may differ from previous estimates, periodic adjustments to the Company’s valuation allowances may be necessary.
The Company's gross state net operating loss carryforwards were as follows at December 31 (in thousands):
Year of Expiration20242023
2031$238,682 $238,682 
203212 12 
203346 46 
2034108 108 
20351,085 1,085 
203660 60 
2037187 187 
2038824 824 
203911,285 11,285 
204034,354 34,354 
20412,135 2,135 
2042347 347 
Indefinite7,280 7,280 
$296,405 $296,405 
The Company also had Wisconsin research and development credit carryforwards of $56.9 million at December 31, 2024, expiring in 2025-2039.
At December 31, 2024, the Company had a deferred tax asset of $62.2 million related to its state net operating loss and Wisconsin research and development credit carryforwards and a deferred tax asset of $13.9 million related to foreign net operating losses.
The Company's valuation allowance was $59.3 million at December 31, 2024 and included $43.5 million related to state net operating loss and Wisconsin research and development credit carryforwards, $7.2 million related to foreign net operating loss carryforwards and $8.6 million related to other deferred tax assets. The change in the valuation allowance from prior year included an increase of $10.7 million related to state net operating loss and Wisconsin research and development credit carryforwards while the valuation allowance related to foreign operations did not change from December 31, 2023.
The Company recognizes interest and penalties related to unrecognized tax benefits in Income tax provision (benefit). Changes in the Company’s gross liability for unrecognized tax benefits, excluding interest and penalties, were as follows (in thousands): 
20242023
Unrecognized tax benefits, beginning of period$18,214 $32,029 
Increase in unrecognized tax benefits for tax positions taken in a prior period3,818 3,159 
Decrease in unrecognized tax benefits for tax positions taken in a prior period(3,773)(10,444)
Increase in unrecognized tax benefits for tax positions taken in the current period2,473 870 
Statute lapses(3,800)— 
Settlements with taxing authorities(753)(7,400)
Unrecognized tax benefits, end of period$16,179 $18,214 
The amount of unrecognized tax benefits as of December 31, 2024 and 2023 that, if recognized, would affect the effective tax rate was $10.3 million and $16.5 million, respectively.
The total gross amount of benefit related to interest and penalties associated with unrecognized tax benefits recognized in the Consolidated statements of operations was a net expense of $0.7 million during 2024 and a net benefit of $8.7 million and $5.6 million during 2023 and 2022, respectively.
The total gross amount of interest and penalties associated with unrecognized tax benefits recognized at December 31, 2024 and 2023 in the Consolidated balance sheets was $7.1 million and $8.6 million, respectively.
The Company does not expect a significant increase or decrease to the total amounts of unrecognized tax benefits related to continuing operations during the fiscal year ending December 31, 2025. However, the Company is under regular audit by tax authorities. The Company believes that it has appropriate support for the positions taken on its tax returns and that its annual tax provision includes amounts sufficient to pay any assessments. Nonetheless, the amounts ultimately paid, if any, upon resolution of the issues raised by the taxing authorities may differ materially from the amounts accrued for each year.
The Company or one of its subsidiaries files income tax returns in the U.S. federal and Wisconsin state jurisdictions and various other state and foreign jurisdictions. The Company is no longer subject to income tax examinations for Wisconsin state income taxes before 2019 or for U.S. federal income taxes before 2019. In all other jurisdictions, tax periods prior to 2017 are closed.
v3.25.0.1
Capital Stock and Earnings Per Share
12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2024
Earnings Per Share [Abstract]  
Capital Stock and Earnings Per Share Capital Stock and Earnings Per Share
Capital Stock – The Company is authorized to issue 2,000,000 shares of preferred stock of $1.00 par value, none of which is outstanding. The Company's common stock has a par value of $0.01 per share. Share information regarding the Company's common stock at December 31, was as follows:
20242023
Common stock shares:
Authorized800,000,000 800,000,000 
Issued171,982,732 171,218,640 
Outstanding124,278,925 136,312,009 
Treasury stock shares47,703,807 34,906,631 
Discretionary share repurchases were $450.0 million or 12.5 million shares, $350.0 million or 10.2 million shares and $324.5 million or 8.4 million shares during the years ended December 31, 2024, 2023 and 2022 respectively. Share repurchases of common stock that employees surrendered to satisfy withholding taxes in connection with the vesting of restricted stock units (RSUs) and performance shares were $9.8 million or 0.3 million shares, $14.0 million or 0.3 million
shares, and $14.2 million or 0.4 million shares during the years ended December 31, 2024, 2023 and 2022, respectively, as discussed further in Note 16.
The Company paid cash dividends of $0.69, $0.66, and $0.63 per share during the years ended December 31, 2024, 2023, and 2022, respectively.
Earnings Per Share – The computation of basic and diluted earnings per share for the years ended December 31, was as follows (in thousands except per share amounts):
202420232022
Net income attributable to Harley-Davidson, Inc.$455,357 $706,586 $741,408 
Basic weighted-average shares outstanding131,447 142,378 148,012 
Effect of dilutive securities – employee stock compensation plan841 2,725 1,339 
Diluted weighted-average shares outstanding132,288 145,103 149,351 
Earnings per share:
Basic$3.46 $4.96 $5.01 
Diluted$3.44 $4.87 $4.96 
Shares of common stock related to share-based compensation that were not included in the effect of dilutive securities because the effect would have been anti-dilutive include 0.8 million, 1.0 million and 1.9 million shares during 2024, 2023 and 2022, respectively.
v3.25.0.1
Additional Balance Sheet and Cash Flow Information
12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2024
Organization, Consolidation and Presentation of Financial Statements [Abstract]  
Additional Balance Sheet and Cash Flow Information Additional Balance Sheet and Cash Flow Information
Investments in marketable securities consisted of the following at December 31 (in thousands): 
20242023
Mutual funds$32,070 $34,079 
Mutual funds, included in Other long-term assets on the Consolidated balance sheets, are carried at fair value with gains and losses recorded in income. Mutual funds are held to support certain deferred compensation obligations.
Inventories, net consisted of the following as of December 31 (in thousands):
20242023
Raw materials and work in process$353,819 $389,221 
Motorcycle finished goods411,442 514,964 
Parts and accessories and apparel110,591 150,844 
Inventory at lower of FIFO cost or net realizable value875,852 1,055,029 
Excess of FIFO over LIFO cost(130,059)(125,078)
$745,793 $929,951 
Inventory obsolescence reserves deducted from FIFO cost were $84.6 million and $110.2 million as of December 31, 2024 and 2023, respectively.
Property, plant and equipment, net consisted of the following as of December 31 (in thousands):
20242023
Land and related improvements$68,140 $66,939 
Buildings and related improvements450,890 431,215 
Machinery and equipment1,503,514 1,491,448 
Software627,161 722,213 
Construction in progress246,933 243,010 
2,896,638 2,954,825 
Accumulated depreciation(2,139,566)(2,223,101)
$757,072 $731,724 
Software, net of accumulated amortization, included in Property, plant and equipment, net, was $57.8 million and $75.3 million as of December 31, 2024 and 2023, respectively.
Accrued liabilities consisted of the following as of December 31 (in thousands):
20242023
Interest$85,919 $84,313 
Sales incentive programs80,305 116,167 
Payroll, employee benefits and related expenses66,238 101,955 
Warranty and recalls46,260 41,375 
Contract liability
23,083 23,357 
Tax-related accruals20,029 38,219 
Leases18,658 18,685 
Fair value of derivative financial instruments311 12,806 
Other253,157 209,982 
$593,960 $646,859 
Deposits – HDFS offers brokered certificates of deposit to customers indirectly through contractual arrangements with third-party banks and/or securities brokerage firms through its bank subsidiary. The Company had $550.6 million and $447.8 million, net of fees, of interest-bearing brokered certificates of deposit outstanding as of December 31, 2024 and December 31, 2023, respectively. The liabilities for deposits are included in Short-term deposits, net or Long-term deposits, net on the Consolidated balance sheets based upon the term of each brokered certificate of deposit issued. Each separate brokered certificate of deposit is issued under a master certificate, and as such, all outstanding brokered certificates of deposit are considered below the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation insurance coverage limits.
Future maturities of the Company's certificates of deposit as of December 31, 2024 were as follows (in thousands):
2025$173,737 
2026243,489 
2027
119,263 
2028
— 
2029
15,200 
Future maturities551,689 
Unamortized fees(1,103)
$550,586 
Operating Cash Flow – The reconciliation of Net income to Net cash provided by operating activities for the years ended December 31, was as follows (in thousands):
202420232022
Cash flows from operating activities:
Net income $445,175 $695,046 $739,214 
Adjustments to reconcile Net income to Net cash provided by operating activities:
Depreciation and amortization160,673 158,112 151,942 
Amortization of deferred loan origination costs70,745 85,018 94,914 
Amortization of financing origination fees13,963 13,208 15,105 
Provision for long-term employee benefits(54,008)(67,624)(21,891)
Employee benefit plan contributions and payments(5,078)(5,736)(14,320)
Stock compensation expense49,005 82,901 54,353 
Net change in wholesale finance receivables related to sales46,884 (387,743)(198,623)
Provision for credit losses247,225 227,158 145,133 
Deferred income taxes(26,276)(30,059)(15,936)
Other, net17,070 (39,713)(13,027)
Changes in current assets and liabilities:
Accounts receivable, net19,778 (11,443)(82,385)
Finance receivables – accrued interest and other36 (339)414 
Inventories, net164,609 21,257 (254,170)
Accounts payable and accrued liabilities(55,436)28,570 4,503 
Other current assets(30,532)(13,726)(56,765)
618,658 59,841 (190,753)
Net cash provided by operating activities$1,063,833 $754,887 $548,461 
Cash paid during the years ended December 31, for interest and income taxes was as follows (in thousands):
202420232022
Interest$358,996 $290,467 $231,651 
Income taxes$111,117 $237,658 $244,374 
v3.25.0.1
Finance Receivables
12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2024
Receivables [Abstract]  
Finance Receivables Finance Receivables
Finance receivables include both retail and wholesale finance receivables, including amounts held by consolidated VIEs. Finance receivables are recorded in the financial statements at amortized cost net of an allowance for credit losses.
The Company provides retail financial services to customers of its dealers in the U.S. and Canada. The origination of retail loans is a separate and distinct transaction between the Company and the retail customer, unrelated to the Company’s sale of product to its dealers. Retail finance receivables consist of secured promissory notes and secured installment sales contracts and are primarily related to dealer sales of motorcycles to retail customers. The Company holds either titles or liens on titles to vehicles financed by promissory notes and installment sales contracts. As of December 31, 2024, approximately 11% of gross outstanding retail finance receivables were originated in Texas. As of December 31, 2023, approximately 11% and 10% of gross outstanding retail finance receivables were originated in Texas and California, respectively. There were no other states that accounted for more than 10% of gross outstanding retail finance receivables.
The Company offers wholesale financing to its dealers in the U.S. and Canada. Wholesale finance receivables are related primarily to the Company's sale of motorcycles, related parts and accessories, and apparel to dealers. Wholesale loans to dealers are generally secured by financed inventory or property.
Finance receivables, net at December 31, were as follows (in thousands): 
20242023
Retail finance receivables:
United States$6,548,550 $6,657,998 
Canada132,556 160,701 
6,681,106 6,818,699 
Wholesale finance receivables:
United States952,301 1,016,815 
Canada56,070 44,717 
1,008,371 1,061,532 
7,689,477 7,880,231 
Allowance for credit losses(401,183)(381,966)
$7,288,294 $7,498,265 
Approved but unfunded retail finance loans totaled $140.7 million and $223.2 million at December 31, 2024 and 2023, respectively. Unused lines of credit extended to the Company's wholesale finance customers totaled $1.25 billion and $1.34 billion at December 31, 2024 and 2023, respectively.
Wholesale finance receivables are generally contractually due within one year. As of December 31, 2024, contractual maturities of total finance receivables were as follows (in thousands):
United StatesCanadaTotal
2025$2,019,862 $83,878 $2,103,740 
20261,235,417 29,648 1,265,065 
20271,412,167 32,672 1,444,839 
20281,552,946 36,006 1,588,952 
2029886,588 6,422 893,010 
Thereafter393,871 — 393,871 
$7,500,851 $188,626 $7,689,477 
The Company’s finance receivables are reported at amortized cost, net of the allowance for credit losses. Amortized cost includes the principal outstanding, accrued interest, and deferred loan fees and costs. The allowance for credit losses represents the Company’s estimate of lifetime losses for its finance receivables. Based on differences in the nature of the finance receivables and the underlying methodology for calculating the allowance for credit losses, the Company segments its finance receivables into the retail and wholesale portfolios. The Company further disaggregates each portfolio by credit quality indicators. As the credit risk varies between the retail and wholesale portfolios, the Company utilizes different credit quality indicators for each portfolio.
The retail portfolio primarily consists of a large number of small balance, homogeneous finance receivables. The Company performs a collective evaluation of the adequacy of the retail allowance for credit losses. The Company utilizes a vintage-based loss forecast methodology that includes decompositions for probability of default, exposure at default, attrition rate, and recovery balance rate. Reasonable and supportable economic forecasts for a two-year period are incorporated into the methodology to reflect the estimated impact of changes in future economic conditions, such as unemployment rates, household obligations or other relevant factors, over the two-year reasonable and supportable period. For periods beyond the Company’s reasonable and supportable forecasts, the Company reverts to its average historical loss experience using a mean-reversion process over a three-year period. Adjustments to historical loss information are made for differences in current loan-specific risk characteristics such as differences in underwriting standards, portfolio mix, or term as well as other relevant factors.
The wholesale portfolio is primarily composed of large balance, non-homogeneous loans. The Company’s evaluation for the wholesale allowance for credit losses is first based on a loan-by-loan review to determine whether the loans share similar risk characteristics. The Company individually evaluates loans that do not share risk characteristics. Loans identified as those for which foreclosure is probable are classified as Non-Performing, and a specific allowance for credit losses is established when appropriate. The specific allowance is determined based on the amortized cost of the related finance receivable and the estimated fair value of the collateral, less selling costs and the cash that the Company expects to receive. Finance receivables in the wholesale portfolio not individually assessed are aggregated, based on similar risk characteristics, according to the Company’s internal risk rating system and measured collectively. The related allowance for credit losses is based on factors such as the specific borrower’s financial performance and ability to repay, the Company’s past credit loss experience, reasonable and supportable economic forecasts, and the value of the underlying collateral and expected recoveries.
The Company considers various third-party economic forecast scenarios as part of estimating the allowance for expected credit losses and applies a probability-weighting to those economic forecast scenarios. Each quarter, the Company's outlook on economic conditions impacts the Company's retail and wholesale estimates for expected credit losses. At the end of 2024, the Company's probability weighting of its economic forecast scenarios was weighted towards more pessimistic scenarios given continued challenging macro-economic conditions including a persistently high interest rate environment, ongoing elevated inflation levels and muted consumer confidence.
Additionally, the historical experience incorporated into the portfolio-specific models does not fully reflect the Company's comprehensive expectations regarding the future. As such, the Company incorporated qualitative factors to establish an appropriate allowance for credit losses balance. These factors include motorcycle recovery value considerations, delinquency adjustments, specific problem loan trends, and changes in other portfolio-specific loan characteristics as well as current loss experience. During the year ended December 31, 2024, the Company experienced increased retail credit losses driven by several factors connected to the macro-economic environment and the related customer and industry dynamics, including the impact of higher motorcycle payments and general inflationary pressures on customers. Additionally, the Company experienced downward pressure on recovery values at auction during the year-ended December 31, 2024.
Due to the use of projections and assumptions in estimating the losses, the amount of losses actually incurred by the Company in either portfolio could differ from the amounts estimated. Further, the Company’s allowance for credit losses incorporates known conditions at the balance sheet date and management’s expectations surrounding the economic forecasts. The Company will continue to monitor future economic trends and conditions. Expectations surrounding the Company's economic forecasts may change in future periods as additional information becomes available.
The allowance for credit losses on finance receivables is comprised of individual components relating to wholesale and retail finance receivables. Changes in the allowance for credit losses on finance receivables by portfolio for the year ended December 31, were as follows (in thousands): 
 2024
RetailWholesaleTotal
Balance, beginning of period$367,037 $14,929 $381,966 
Provision for credit losses237,882 9,343 247,225 
Charge-offs(290,006)(1,462)(291,468)
Recoveries63,460 — 63,460 
Balance, end of period$378,373 $22,810 $401,183 
 2023
RetailWholesaleTotal
Balance, beginning of period$345,275 $13,436 $358,711 
Provision for credit losses225,665 1,493 227,158 
Charge-offs(263,915)— (263,915)
Recoveries60,012 — 60,012 
Balance, end of period$367,037 $14,929 $381,966 
 2022
RetailWholesaleTotal
Balance, beginning of period$326,320 $13,059 $339,379 
Provision for credit losses144,756 377 145,133 
Charge-offs(176,718)— (176,718)
Recoveries50,917 — 50,917 
Balance, end of period$345,275 $13,436 $358,711 

The Company manages retail credit risk through its credit approval process and ongoing collection efforts. The Company uses FICO scores, a standard credit rating measurement, to differentiate the expected default rates of retail credit applicants, enabling the Company to better evaluate credit applicants for approval and to tailor pricing according to this assessment. For the Company’s U.S. and Canadian retail finance receivables, the Company determines the credit quality indicator for each loan at origination and does not update the credit quality indicator subsequent to the loan origination date.
As loan performance by credit quality indicator differs between the U.S. and Canadian retail loans, the Company’s credit quality indicators vary for the two portfolios. For U.S. retail finance receivables, those with a FICO score of 740 or above at origination are generally considered super prime, loans with a FICO score between 640 and 740 are generally categorized as prime, and loans with FICO score below 640 are generally considered sub-prime. For Canadian retail finance receivables, those with a FICO score of 700 or above at origination are generally considered super prime, loans with a FICO score between 620 and 700 are generally categorized as prime, and loans with FICO score below 620 are generally considered sub-prime.
The amortized cost of the Company's U.S. and Canadian retail finance receivables by vintage and credit quality indicator was as follows (in thousands):
December 31, 2024
20242023202220212020
2019 & Prior
Total
U.S. Retail:
Super prime$1,040,491 $694,941 $449,697 $206,974 $67,668 $28,606 $2,488,377 
Prime1,042,910 821,719 659,000 363,507 141,495 82,771 3,111,402 
Sub-prime318,689 224,656 180,048 119,457 58,297 47,624 948,771 
2,402,090 1,741,316 1,288,745 689,938 267,460 159,001 6,548,550 
Canadian Retail:
Super prime36,011 29,098 17,468 8,330 3,179 1,096 95,182 
Prime9,111 8,687 6,724 4,033 2,212 1,524 32,291 
Sub-prime1,701 1,229 972 435 462 284 5,083 
46,823 39,014 25,164 12,798 5,853 2,904 132,556 
$2,448,913 $1,780,330 $1,313,909 $702,736 $273,313 $161,905 $6,681,106 
Gross charge-offs for the year ended December 31, 2024:
US Retail$18,322 $92,489 $90,023 $47,678 $19,628 $17,143 $285,283 
Canadian Retail241 1,474 1,398 755 391 464 4,723 
$18,563 $93,963 $91,421 $48,433 $20,019 $17,607 $290,006 
December 31, 2023
20232022202120202019
2018 & Prior
Total
U.S. Retail:
Super prime$1,066,321 $729,339 $376,474 $151,004 $70,627 $27,013 $2,420,778 
Prime1,173,463 993,417 584,305 259,995 139,011 78,880 3,229,071 
Sub-prime333,099 275,964 189,688 101,437 63,393 44,568 1,008,149 
2,572,883 1,998,720 1,150,467 512,436 273,031 150,461 6,657,998 
Canadian Retail:
Super prime48,705 31,733 17,744 9,241 4,521 1,524 113,468 
Prime13,764 11,434 7,336 4,390 2,728 1,838 41,490 
Sub-prime1,846 1,546 739 817 525 270 5,743 
64,315 44,713 25,819 14,448 7,774 3,632 160,701 
$2,637,198 $2,043,433 $1,176,286 $526,884 $280,805 $154,093 $6,818,699 
Gross charge-offs for the year ended December 31, 2023:
US Retail$20,047 $102,387 $74,212 $30,896 $18,088 $14,655 $260,285 
Canadian Retail527 1,004 866 472 278 483 3,630 
$20,574 $103,391 $75,078 $31,368 $18,366 $15,138 $263,915 
The Company's credit risk on the wholesale portfolio is different from that of the retail portfolio. Whereas the retail portfolio represents a relatively homogeneous pool of retail finance receivables that exhibit more consistent loss patterns, the wholesale portfolio exposures are less consistent. The Company utilizes an internal credit risk rating system to manage credit risk exposure consistently across wholesale borrowers and individually evaluates credit risk factors for each borrower. The Company uses the following internal credit quality indicators, based on an internal risk rating system, listed from highest level of risk to lowest level of risk for the wholesale portfolio: Doubtful, Substandard, Special Mention, Medium Risk and Low Risk. Based upon the Company’s review, the dealers classified in the Doubtful category are the dealers with the greatest likelihood of being charged-off, while the dealers classified as Low Risk are least likely to be charged-off. Additionally, the Company classifies dealers identified as those in which foreclosure is probable as Non-Performing. The internal rating system considers factors such as the specific borrower's ability to repay and the estimated value of any collateral. Dealer risk rating classifications are reviewed and updated on a quarterly basis.
The amortized cost of wholesale finance receivables, by vintage and credit quality indicator, was as follows (in thousands):
December 31, 2024
20242023202220212020
2019 & Prior
Total
Non-Performing$6,430 $4,702 $129 $— $— $$11,263 
Doubtful25,827 3,869 139 — — 8,196 38,031 
Substandard14,470 2,928 — — — — 17,398 
Special Mention3,162 362 19 — — — 3,543 
Medium Risk1,471 271 — — — — 1,742 
Low Risk808,771 83,611 38,815 1,702 3,358 137 936,394 
$860,131 $95,743 $39,102 $1,702 $3,358 $8,335 $1,008,371 
Gross charge-offs for the year ended December 31, 2024:
Wholesale
$709 $710 $42 $— $— $$1,462 
December 31, 2023
20232022202120202019
2018 & Prior
Total
Non-Performing$— $— $— $— $— $— $— 
Doubtful— — — — — — — 
Substandard10,934 258 — — — 11,197 
Special Mention641 30 — — — — 671 
Medium Risk2,905 — — — — — 2,905 
Low Risk961,519 66,757 5,107 4,962 7,786 628 1,046,759 
$975,999 $67,045 $5,107 $4,962 $7,791 $628 $1,061,532 
Retail finance receivables are contractually delinquent if the minimum payment is not received by the specified due date. Retail finance receivables at amortized cost, excluding accrued interest, are generally charged-off when the receivable is 120 days or more delinquent, the related asset is repossessed, or the receivable is otherwise deemed uncollectible. All retail finance receivables accrue interest until either collected or charged-off. The Company reverses accrued interest related to charged-off accounts against HDFS interest income when the account is charged-off. The Company reversed $33.0 million and $27.5 million of accrued interest against HDFS interest income during the years ended December 31, 2024 and 2023, respectively. Due to the timely write-off of accrued interest, the Company made the election provided under ASC Topic 326, Financial Instruments - Credit Losses to exclude accrued interest from its allowance for credit losses. Accordingly, as of December 31, 2024 and 2023, all retail finance receivables were accounted for as interest-earning receivables, of which $64.7 million and $67.3 million, respectively, were 90 days or more past due.
Wholesale finance receivables are delinquent if the minimum payment is not received by the contractual due date. Wholesale finance receivables are written down once the Company determines that the specific borrower does not have the ability to repay the loan in full. Interest continues to accrue on past due finance receivables until the date the Company determines that foreclosure is probable, and the finance receivable is placed on non-accrual status. The Company will resume accruing interest on these accounts when payments are current according to the terms of the loans and future payments are reasonably assured. While on non-accrual status, all cash received is applied to principal or interest as appropriate. Once an account is charged-off, the Company will reverse the associated accrued interest against HDFS interest income. As the Company follows a non-accrual policy for interest, the allowance for credit losses excludes accrued interest for the wholesale portfolio. The Company reversed $0.2 million of accrued interest related to the charge-off of Non-Performing dealer loans during the year ended December, 31 2024. There were no charged-off accounts during 2023. As such, the Company did not reverse any wholesale accrued interest during the year ended December 31, 2023. At December 31, 2024, $0.5 million of wholesale finance receivables were over 90 days or more past due and on non-accrual status. There were no dealers on non-accrual status at December 31, 2023.
Additional information related to the wholesale finance receivables on non-accrual status was as follows (in thousands):
Amortized Cost Amortized CostInterest Income
January 1, 2024
December 31, 2024
Recognized
Wholesale:
No related allowance recorded$— $7,510 $795 
Related allowance recorded— 3,753 416 
$— $11,263 $1,211 
The aging analysis of finance receivables at December 31, was as follows (in thousands): 
 2024
 Current31-60 Days
Past Due
61-90 Days
Past Due
Greater than
90 Days
Past Due
Total
Past Due
Total
Finance
Receivables
Retail finance receivables$6,368,447 $178,752 $69,257 $64,650 $312,659 $6,681,106 
Wholesale finance receivables1,002,584 3,463 718 1,606 5,787 1,008,371 
$7,371,031 $182,215 $69,975 $66,256 $318,446 $7,689,477 
 2023
 Current31-60 Days
Past Due
61-90 Days
Past Due
Greater than
90 Days
Past Due
Total
Past Due
Total
Finance
Receivables
Retail finance receivables$6,516,342 $168,027 $67,033 $67,297 $302,357 $6,818,699 
Wholesale finance receivables1,060,561 763 25 183 971 1,061,532 
$7,576,903 $168,790 $67,058 $67,480 $303,328 $7,880,231 
Retail and wholesale finance receivables, excluding non-accrual status finance receivables, that were contractually past due 90 days or more at December 31, was as follows (in thousands): 
20242023
United States$63,702 $66,119 
Canada2,028 1,361 
$65,730 $67,480 
Generally, it is the Company’s policy not to change the terms and conditions of finance receivables. However, to minimize economic loss, the Company may modify certain finance receivables as troubled loan modifications. Total finance receivables subject to troubled loan modifications were not significant as of December 31, 2024 and December 31, 2023. In accordance with its policies, in certain situations, the Company may offer short-term adjustments to customer payment due dates without affecting the associated interest rate or loan term.
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Goodwill and Intangible Assets
12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2024
Goodwill and Intangible Assets Disclosure [Abstract]  
Goodwill and Intangible Assets Goodwill and Intangible Assets
Changes in the carrying amount of goodwill in the HDMC and LiveWire segments for the years ended December 31, was as follows (in thousands): 
2024
HDMCLiveWireTotal
Balance, beginning of period$54,369 $8,327 $62,696 
Currency translation(1,041)— (1,041)
Balance, end of period$53,328 $8,327 $61,655 

2023
HDMCLiveWireTotal
Balance, beginning of period$53,763 $8,327 $62,090 
Currency translation606 — 606 
Balance, end of period$54,369 $8,327 $62,696 
The HDFS segment had no goodwill at December 31, 2024 or December 31, 2023.
Intangible assets, excluding goodwill, consist primarily of customer relationships and trademarks with useful lives ranging from 3 to 20 years. Intangible assets are amortized on a straight-line basis over their estimated useful lives. Intangible assets are recorded in Other long-term assets on the Consolidated balance sheets. Intangible assets at December 31, were as
follows (in thousands):
20242023
Gross carrying amount$11,889 $12,475 
Accumulated amortization(6,315)(5,447)
$5,574 $7,028 
Amortization of intangible assets, excluding goodwill, recorded in Selling, administrative and engineering expense on the Consolidated statements of operations was $1.1 million, $0.9 million and $0.8 million for 2024, 2023 and 2022, respectively. Future amortization of the Company's intangible assets as of December 31, 2024 is as follows (in thousands):
2025$1,084 
20261,003 
2027600 
2028600 
2029410 
Thereafter1,877 
$5,574 
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Derivative Financial Instruments and Hedging Activities
12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2024
Derivative Instruments and Hedging Activities Disclosure [Abstract]  
Derivative Financial Instruments and Hedging Activities Derivative Financial Instruments and Hedging Activities
The Company is exposed to risks from fluctuations in foreign currency exchange rates, interest rates and commodity prices. To reduce its exposure to such risks, the Company selectively uses derivative financial instruments. All derivative transactions are authorized and executed pursuant to regularly reviewed policies and procedures which prohibit the use of financial instruments for speculative trading purposes.
The Company sells products in foreign currencies and utilizes foreign currency exchange contracts to mitigate the effects of foreign currency exchange rate fluctuations related to the Euro, Australian dollar, Japanese yen, Canadian dollar and Mexican peso. The Company's foreign currency exchange contracts generally have maturities of less than one year.
The Company utilizes commodity contracts to mitigate the effects of commodity price fluctuations related to metals and fuel consumed in its motorcycle operations. The Company's commodity contracts generally have maturities of less than one year.
The Company periodically utilizes treasury rate and swap rate lock contracts to fix the interest rate on a portion of the principal related to an anticipated issuance of long-term debt and cross-currency swaps to mitigate the effect of foreign currency exchange rate fluctuations on foreign currency-denominated debt. The Company also utilizes interest rate caps to facilitate certain asset-backed securitization transactions.
All derivative financial instruments are recognized on the Consolidated balance sheets at fair value. In accordance with ASC Topic 815, Derivatives and Hedging (ASC Topic 815), the accounting for changes in the fair value of a derivative financial instrument depends on whether it has been designated and qualifies as part of a hedging relationship and, further, on the type of hedging relationship.
Changes in the fair value of derivative financial instruments that are designated as cash flow hedges are initially recorded in Other comprehensive income (OCI) and subsequently reclassified into income when the hedged item affects income. The Company assesses, both at the inception of each hedge and on an ongoing basis, whether the derivative financial instruments that are designated as cash flow hedging transactions are highly effective in offsetting changes in cash flows of the hedged items. No component of a designated hedging derivative financial instrument’s gain or loss is excluded from the assessment of hedge effectiveness. Derivative financial instruments not designated as hedges are not speculative and are used to manage the Company’s exposure to foreign currency, commodity risks, and interest rate risks. Changes in the fair value of derivative financial instruments not designated as hedging instruments are recorded directly in income. Cash flow activity associated with the Company's derivative financial instruments is recorded in Cash flows from operating activities on the Consolidated statement of cash flow.
The notional and fair values of the Company's derivative financial instruments under ASC Topic 815, at December 31, were as follows (in thousands):
Derivative Financial Instruments
Designated as Cash Flow Hedging Instruments
 20242023
Notional
Value
Assets(a)
Liabilities(b)
Notional
Value
Assets(a)
Liabilities(b)
Foreign currency contracts$455,322 $19,778 $148 $540,088 $3,529 $9,194 
Commodity contracts663 59 — 642 — 134 
Cross-currency swaps759,780 — 34,709 1,420,560 15,080 3,160 
$1,215,765 $19,837 $34,857 $1,961,290 $18,609 $12,488 
Derivative Financial Instruments
Not Designated as Hedging Instruments
 20242023
Notional
Value
Assets(c)
Liabilities(b)
Notional
Value
Assets(c)
Liabilities(b)
Commodity contracts$3,489 $— $163 $5,637 $— $318 
Interest rate caps272,997 — 617,859 464 — 
$276,486 $$163 $623,496 $464 $318 
(a)Includes $15.1 million of cross-currency swaps recorded in Other long-term assets as of December 31, 2023, with all remaining amounts recorded in Other current assets.
(b)Includes $34.7 million of cross-currency swaps recorded in Other long-term liabilities as of December 31, 2024, with all remaining amounts recorded in Accrued liabilities.
(c)Includes $0.5 million of interest rate caps recorded in Other Long-term assets as of December 31, 2023, with all remaining amounts recorded in Other current assets.
 The amount of gains and losses related to derivative financial instruments designated as cash flow hedges for the years ended December 31, were as follows (in thousands):
 
 Gain/(Loss)
Recognized in OCI
Gain/(Loss)
Reclassified from AOCL into Income
202420232022202420232022
Foreign currency contracts$39,985 $1,859 $26,093 $18,818 $1,301 $46,077 
Commodity contracts(147)(654)312 (339)(930)703 
Cross-currency swaps(46,629)48,019 (71,172)(46,966)43,812 (79,952)
Treasury rate lock contracts(4,293)1,139 — (367)(53)(426)
Swap rate lock contracts
— (1,780)— (594)(452)— 
$(11,084)$48,583 $(44,767)$(29,448)$43,678 $(33,598)
The location and amount of gains and losses recognized in income related to derivative financial instruments designated as cash flow hedges for the years ended December 31, were as follows (in thousands):
 Motorcycles and related products
cost of goods sold
Selling, administrative &
engineering expense
Interest expenseFinancial services interest expense
2024
Line item on the Consolidated statements of operations in which the effects of cash flow hedges are recorded$3,005,940 $1,145,244 $30,748 $371,766 
Gain/(loss) reclassified from AOCL into income:
Foreign currency contracts$18,818 $— $— $— 
Commodity contracts$(339)$— $— $— 
Cross-currency swaps$— $(46,966)$— $— 
Treasury rate lock contracts$— $— $(272)$(95)
Swap rate lock contracts
$— $— $— $(594)
2023
Line item on the Consolidated statements of operations in which the effects of cash flow hedges are recorded$3,322,306 $1,175,550 $30,787 $332,380 
Gain/(loss) reclassified from AOCL into income:
Foreign currency contracts$1,301 $— $— $— 
Commodity contracts$(930)$— $— $— 
Cross-currency swaps$— $43,812 $— $— 
Treasury rate lock contracts$— $— $(363)$310 
Swap rate lock contracts
$— $— $— $(452)
2022
Line item on the Consolidated statements of operations in which the effects of cash flow hedges are recorded$3,403,728 $1,079,338 $31,235 $217,653 
Gain/(loss) reclassified from AOCL into income:
Foreign currency contracts$46,077 $— $— $— 
Commodity contracts$703 $— $— $— 
Cross-currency swaps$— $(79,952)$— $— 
Treasury rate lock contracts$— $— $(363)$(63)
 The amount of net loss included in Accumulated other comprehensive loss (AOCL) at December 31, 2024, estimated to be reclassified into income over the next 12 months was $3.8 million.
The amount of gains and losses recognized in income related to derivative financial instruments not designated as hedging instruments as of December 31 were as follows (in thousands). Gains and losses on foreign currency contracts and commodity contracts were recorded in Motorcycles and related products cost of goods sold. Gains and losses on interest rate caps were recorded in Selling, administrative & engineering expense.
 Amount of Gain/(Loss)
Recognized in Income
202420232022
Foreign currency contracts$(342)$125 $7,730 
Commodity contracts(507)(1,426)1,264 
Interest rate caps(462)(1,908)530 
$(1,311)$(3,209)$9,524 
The Company is exposed to credit loss risk in the event of non-performance by counterparties to its derivative financial instruments. Although no assurances can be given, the Company does not expect any of the counterparties to its derivative financial instruments to fail to meet their obligations. To manage credit loss risk, the Company evaluates counterparties based on credit ratings and, on a quarterly basis, evaluates each hedge’s net position relative to the counterparty’s ability to cover their position.
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Leases
12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2024
Leases [Abstract]  
Leases Leases
The Company determines if an arrangement is or contains a lease at contract inception. Right-of-use (ROU) assets related to the Company's leases are recorded in Lease assets and lease liabilities are recorded in Accrued liabilities and Lease liability on the Consolidated balance sheets
ROU assets represent the Company’s right to use an underlying asset over the lease term and lease liabilities represent the Company's obligation to make lease payments arising from the lease. ROU assets and lease liabilities are recognized at the lease commencement date based on the present value of future lease payments over the lease term. The ROU asset also includes prepaid lease payments and initial direct costs and is reduced for lease incentives paid by the lessor. The discount rate used to determine the present value is generally the Company's incremental borrowing rate because the implicit rate in the lease is not readily determinable. The lease term used to calculate the ROU asset and lease liabilities includes periods covered by options to extend or terminate when the Company is reasonably certain the lease term will include these optional periods.
In accordance with ASC Topic 842, Leases (ASC Topic 842), the Company elected the short-term lease practical expedient that allows entities to recognize lease payments on a straight-line basis over the lease term for leases with a term of 12 months or less. The Company has also elected the practical expedient under ASC Topic 842 allowing entities to not separate non-lease components from lease components, but instead account for such components as a single lease component for all leases except leases involving assets used in manufacturing and distribution processes.
The Company has operating lease arrangements for sales and administrative offices, manufacturing and distribution facilities, product testing facilities, equipment and vehicles. The Company’s leases have remaining lease terms ranging from less than 1 year to 41 years, some of which include options to extend the lease term for periods generally not greater than 5 years and some of which include options to terminate the leases within 1 year. Certain leases also include options to purchase the leased asset. The Company's leases do not contain any material residual value guarantees or material restrictive covenants.
Operating lease expense for the years ended December 31, 2024, 2023, and 2022 was $28.1 million, $26.0 million, and $25.3 million, respectively. This includes variable lease costs related to assets used in manufacturing and distribution processes of approximately $1.8 million, $3.2 million, and $3.3 million for the years ended December 31, 2024, 2023, and 2022, respectively. Other variable and short-term lease costs were not material.
Balance sheet information related to the Company's leases at December 31, was as follows (in thousands):
20242023
Lease assets$63,853 $69,650 
Accrued liabilities$18,658 $18,685 
Lease liabilities47,420 51,848 
$66,078 $70,533 
Future maturities of the Company's operating lease liabilities as of December 31, 2024 were as follows (in thousands):
2025$21,267 
202616,406 
20279,807 
20287,957 
20297,124 
Thereafter29,472 
Future lease payments92,033 
Present value discount(25,955)
Lease liabilities$66,078 
Other lease information surrounding the Company's operating leases as of December 31, was as follows (dollars in thousands):
20242023
Cash outflows for amounts included in the measurement of lease liabilities$24,661$20,622
ROU assets obtained in exchange for lease obligations, net of modifications$15,558$45,703
Weighted-average remaining lease term (in years)7.884.70
Weighted-average discount rate5.6 %5.0 %
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Debt
12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2024
Debt Disclosure [Abstract]  
Debt Debt
Debt with a contractual term less than 12 months is generally classified as short-term and consisted of the following at December 31 (in thousands):
20242023
Unsecured commercial paper$640,204 $878,935 
Debt with a contractual term greater than 12 months is generally classified as long-term and consisted of the following at December 31 (in thousands):
20242023
Secured debt:
Asset-backed Canadian commercial paper conduit facility$77,381 $70,742 
Asset-backed U.S. commercial paper conduit facility431,846 233,258 
Asset-backed securitization debt1,956,383 1,884,629 
Unamortized discounts and debt issuance costs(6,245)(7,261)
2,459,365 2,181,368 
20242023
Unsecured notes (at par value):
Medium-term notes:
Due in 2024, issued November 2019(a)
3.14 %— 662,238 
Due in 2025, issued June 20203.35 %700,000 700,000 
Due in 2026, issued April 2023(b)
6.36 %727,104 772,610 
Due in 2027, issued February 20223.05 %500,000 500,000 
Due in 2028, issued March 20236.50 %700,000 700,000 
Due in 2029, issued June 20245.95 %500,000 — 
Unamortized discounts and debt issuance costs(13,091)(15,710)
3,114,013 3,319,138 
Senior notes:
Due in 2025, issued July 2015
3.50%
450,000 450,000 
Due in 2045, issued July 2015
4.625%
300,000 300,000 
Unamortized discounts and debt issuance costs(3,200)(3,921)
746,800 746,079 
3,860,813 4,065,217 
Long-term debt6,320,178 6,246,585 
Current portion of long-term debt, net(1,851,513)(1,255,999)
Long-term debt, net$4,468,665 $4,990,586 
(a)€600.0 million par value remeasured to U.S. dollar at December 31, 2023.
(b)€700.0 million par value remeasured to U.S. dollar at December 31, 2024 and 2023, respectively.
Future principal payments of the Company's debt obligations as of December 31, 2024 were as follows (in thousands): 
2025$2,484,712 
20261,411,448 
20271,063,280 
20281,112,258 
2029611,220 
Thereafter300,000 
Future principal payments$6,982,918 
Unamortized discounts and debt issuances costs(22,536)
$6,960,382 

Unsecured Commercial Paper – Commercial paper maturities may range up to 365 days from the issuance date. The weighted-average interest rate of outstanding commercial paper balances was 5.13% and 6.18% at December 31, 2024 and 2023, respectively.
Credit Facilities – In April 2024, the Company extended its existing $710.0 million five-year credit facility that was due to mature in April 2025 so that it now matures in April 2029 and amended the language of its existing $710.0 million five-year credit facility that matures in April 2027 so that it conforms in all respects to the April 2029 credit facility other than maturity date. The five-year credit facilities (together, the Global Credit Facilities) bear interest at variable rates, which may be adjusted upward or downward depending on certain criteria, such as credit ratings. The Global Credit Facilities also require the Company to pay a fee based on the average daily unused portion of the aggregate commitments. The Global Credit Facilities are committed facilities primarily used to support the Company's unsecured commercial paper program.
Unsecured Notes – The fixed-rate U.S. dollar-denominated unsecured notes provide for semi-annual interest payments and the fixed-rate foreign currency-dominated unsecured notes provide for annual interest payments. Principal on the unsecured notes is due at maturity.
During November 2024, €600.0 million of 3.14% medium-term notes matured, and the principal and accrued interest were paid in full. During February and May 2023, $350.0 million of 3.35% and €650.0 million of 4.94% medium-term notes matured, respectively, and the principal and accrued interest were paid in full.
Operating and Financial Covenants – Harley-Davidson Financial Services Inc. and the Company are subject to various operating and financial covenants related to the credit facilities and various operating covenants under the medium-term and senior notes and the U.S. and Canadian asset-backed commercial paper conduit facilities. The more significant covenants are described below.
The operating covenants limit the Company’s and Harley-Davidson Financial Services Inc.'s ability to:
Assume or incur certain liens;
Participate in certain mergers or consolidations; and
Purchase or hold margin stock.
Under the current financial covenants of the Global Credit Facilities, the ratio of Harley-Davidson Financial Services Inc.’s consolidated debt, excluding secured debt, to Harley-Davidson Financial Services' consolidated allowance for credit losses on finance receivables plus Harley-Davidson Financial Services Inc’s consolidated shareholders' equity, excluding accumulated other comprehensive loss (AOCL), cannot exceed 10.0 to 1.0 as of the end of any fiscal quarter. In addition, the ratio of the Company's consolidated debt to the Company's consolidated debt and consolidated shareholders’ equity (where the Company's consolidated debt in each case excludes that of Harley-Davidson Financial Services Inc. and its subsidiaries, and the Company's consolidated shareholders’ equity excludes AOCL), cannot exceed 0.7 to 1.0 as of the end of any fiscal quarter. No financial covenants are required under the medium-term or senior notes or the U.S. or Canadian asset-backed commercial paper conduit facilities.
At December 31, 2024 and 2023, Harley-Davidson Financial Services, Inc. and the Company remained in compliance with all of the then existing covenants.
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Asset-Backed Financing
12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2024
Transfers and Servicing [Abstract]  
Asset-Backed Financing Asset-Backed Financing
The Company participates in asset-backed financing both through asset-backed securitization transactions and through asset-backed commercial paper conduit facilities. In the Company's asset-backed financing programs, the Company transfers retail motorcycle finance receivables to special purpose entities (SPEs), which are considered VIEs under U.S. GAAP. Each SPE then converts those assets into cash through the issuance of debt. The Company retains servicing rights for all of the retail motorcycle finance receivables transferred to SPEs as part of an asset-backed financing. The accounting treatment for asset-backed financings depends on the terms of the related transaction and the Company’s continuing involvement with the VIE.
In transactions where the Company has power over the significant activities of the VIE and has an obligation to absorb losses or the right to receive benefits from the VIE that are potentially significant to the VIE, the Company is the primary beneficiary of the VIE and consolidates the VIE within its consolidated financial statements. On a consolidated basis, the asset-backed financing is treated as a secured borrowing in this type of transaction and is referred to as an on-balance sheet asset-backed financing.
In transactions where the Company is not the primary beneficiary of the VIE, the Company must determine whether it can achieve a sale for accounting purposes under ASC Topic 860, Transfers and Servicing. To achieve a sale for accounting purposes, the assets being transferred must be legally isolated, not be constrained by restrictions from further transfer, and be deemed to be beyond the Company’s control. If the Company does not meet all of these criteria for sale accounting, then the transaction is accounted for as a secured borrowing and is referred to as an on-balance sheet asset-backed financing.
If the Company meets all three of the sale criteria above, the transaction is recorded as a sale for accounting purposes and is referred to as an off-balance sheet asset-backed financing. Upon sale, the retail motorcycle finance receivables are removed from the Company’s Consolidated balance sheets and a gain or loss is recognized for the difference between the cash proceeds received, the assets derecognized, and the liabilities recognized as part of the transaction. The gain or loss on sale is recorded in Financial services revenue on the Consolidated statements of operations.
The Company is not required, and does not currently intend, to provide any additional financial support to the on- or off-balance sheet VIEs associated with these transactions. Investors and creditors in these transactions only have recourse to the assets held by the VIEs.
The assets and liabilities related to the on-balance sheet asset-backed financings included in the Consolidated balance sheets at December 31, were as follows (in thousands):
2024
Finance receivablesAllowance for credit lossesRestricted cashOther assetsTotal assetsAsset-backed debt
On-balance sheet assets and liabilities:
Consolidated VIEs:
Asset-backed securitizations$2,470,147 $(140,632)$118,310 $5,260 $2,453,085 $1,950,138 
Asset-backed U.S. commercial paper conduit facility490,766 (27,890)28,201 2,104 493,181 431,846 
Unconsolidated VIEs:
Asset-backed Canadian commercial paper conduit facility90,122 (4,215)4,735 234 90,876 77,381 
$3,051,035 $(172,737)$151,246 $7,598 $3,037,142 $2,459,365 
2023
Finance receivablesAllowance for credit lossesRestricted cashOther assetsTotal assetsAsset-backed debt
On-balance sheet assets and liabilities:
Consolidated VIEs:
Asset-backed securitizations$2,348,817 $(126,882)$94,137 $6,719 $2,322,791 $1,877,368 
Asset-backed U.S. commercial paper conduit facility259,441 (14,001)16,443 2,066 263,949 233,258 
Unconsolidated VIEs:
Asset-backed Canadian commercial paper conduit facility81,916 (3,667)4,425 211 82,885 70,742 
$2,690,174 $(144,550)$115,005 $8,996 $2,669,625 $2,181,368 
On-Balance Sheet Asset-Backed Securitization VIEs – The Company transfers U.S. retail motorcycle finance receivables to SPEs which in turn issue secured notes to investors, with various maturities and interest rates, secured by future collections of the purchased U.S. retail motorcycle finance receivables. Each on-balance sheet asset-backed securitization SPE is a separate legal entity, and the U.S. retail motorcycle finance receivables included in the asset-backed securitizations are only available for payment of the secured debt and other obligations arising from the asset-backed securitization transactions and are not available to pay other obligations or claims of the Company’s creditors until the associated secured debt and other obligations are satisfied. Restricted cash balances held by the SPEs are used only to support the securitizations. There are no amortization schedules for the secured notes; however, the debt is reduced monthly as available collections on the related U.S. retail motorcycle finance receivables are applied to outstanding principal. The secured notes currently have various contractual maturities ranging from 2025 to 2032.
The Company is the primary beneficiary of its on-balance sheet asset-backed securitization VIEs because it retains servicing rights and a residual interest in the VIEs in the form of a debt security. As the servicer, the Company is the variable interest holder with the power to direct the activities of the VIE that most significantly impact the VIE’s economic performance. As a residual interest holder, the Company has the obligation to absorb losses and the right to receive benefits which could potentially be significant to the VIE.
In 2024, the Company transferred $1.27 billion of U.S. retail motorcycle finance receivables to two separate SPEs which, in turn, issued $1.15 billion, or $1.14 billion net of discount and issuance costs, of secured notes through two separate on-balance sheet asset- backed securitization transactions. In 2023, the Company transferred $1.20 billion of U.S. retail motorcycle finance receivables to two separate SPEs which, in turn, issued $1.05 billion, or $1.04 billion net of discount and issuance costs, of secured notes through two separate on-balance sheet asset-backed securitization transactions.
At December 31, 2024, the Consolidated balance sheets included outstanding balances related to the following secured notes with the related maturity dates and interest rates (in thousands):
Issue DatePrincipal Amount
at Date of Issuance
Weighted-Average Rate
at Date of Issuance
Contractual Maturity Date
at Date of Issuance
September 2024$600,0004.52%
October 2025 - April 2032
May 2024$550,0005.48%
May 2025 - December 2031
September 2023$500,0005.79%October 2024 - April 2031
February 2023$550,0005.10%March 2024 - June 2030
June 2022$1,286,2622.45%April 2028
April 2022$550,0002.40%April 2023 - January 2030
August 2021$575,0000.42%August 2022 - May 2029
February 2021$600,0000.30%February 2022 - September 2028
There were no secured notes included in the Consolidated balance sheets at December 31,2023 that were repaid in full during 2024. For the years ended December 31, 2024 and 2023, interest expense on the secured notes was $92.5 million and $91.8 million, respectively, which is included in Financial services interest expense. The weighted average interest rates of the outstanding on-balance sheet asset-backed securitization transactions at December 31, 2024 and 2023 were 4.85% and 4.97%, respectively.
On-Balance Sheet Asset-Backed U.S. Commercial Paper Conduit Facilities VIE – In November 2024, the Company renewed its $1.50 billion revolving credit facility agreement (the U.S. Conduit Facility) with third-party banks and their asset-backed U.S. commercial paper conduits. Under the revolving facility agreement, the Company may transfer U.S. retail motorcycle finance receivables to an SPE, which in turn may issue debt to those third-party banks and their asset-backed U.S. commercial paper conduits. From November 2020 through November 2022, the U.S. Conduit Facility allowed for uncommitted additional borrowings of up to $300.0 million at the lender's discretion. The Company drew against the uncommitted additional borrowings in 2022 and during 2023, the remaining balance of these uncommitted additional borrowings was paid in full. Availability under the U.S. Conduit Facility is based on, among other things, the amount and credit performance of eligible U.S. retail motorcycle finance receivables held by the SPE as collateral.
Under the U.S. Conduit Facility, the assets of the SPE are restricted as collateral for the payment of the debt or other obligations arising in the transaction and are not available to pay other obligations or claims of the Company’s creditors. The terms for this debt provide for interest on the outstanding principal based on prevailing commercial paper rates if funded by a conduit lender through the issuance of commercial paper. The interest rate on all outstanding debt and future borrowings, if not funded by a conduit lender through the issuance of commercial paper, is based on the Secured Overnight Financing Rate (SOFR), with provisions for a transition to other benchmark rates in the future, if necessary. In addition to interest, a program fee is assessed based on the outstanding debt principal balance. The U.S. Conduit Facility also provides for an unused commitment fee based on the unused portion of the total aggregate commitment. Prior to November 2022, when calculating the unused fee, the aggregate commitment did not include any unused portion of the $300.0 million uncommitted additional borrowings allowed. There is no amortization schedule; however, the debt is reduced monthly as available collections on the related finance receivables are applied to outstanding principal. Upon expiration of the U.S. Conduit Facility, any outstanding principal will continue to be reduced monthly through available collections. The expected remaining term of the related receivables held by the SPE is approximately 5 years. Unless earlier terminated or extended by mutual agreement of the Company and the lenders, as of December 31, 2024, the U.S. Conduit Facility has an expiration date of November 21, 2025.
The Company is the primary beneficiary of its U.S. Conduit Facility VIE because it retains servicing rights and a residual interest in the VIE in the form of a debt security. As the servicer, the Company is the variable interest holder with the power to direct the activities of the VIE that most significantly impact the VIE’s economic performance. As a residual interest holder, the Company has the obligation to absorb losses and the right to receive benefits which could potentially be significant to the VIE.
In 2024, the Company transferred $472.3 million of U.S. retail motorcycle finance receivables to an SPE which, in turn, issued $409.8 million of debt under the U.S. Conduit Facility. In 2023, there were no finance receivable transfers under the U.S. Conduit Facility.
For the years ended December 31, 2024 and 2023 interest expense under the U.S. Conduit Facility was $25.4 million and $21.8 million, respectively, which is included in the Financial services interest expense. The weighted average interest rate of the outstanding U.S. Conduit Facility was 6.33% and 7.27% at December 31, 2024 and 2023, respectively.
On-Balance Sheet Asset-Backed Canadian Commercial Paper Conduit Facility – In June 2024, the Company renewed and amended its revolving facility agreement (Canadian Conduit) with a Canadian bank-sponsored asset-backed commercial paper conduit. Under the renewed and amended agreement, the Canadian Conduit is contractually committed, at the Company's option, to purchase eligible Canadian retail motorcycle finance receivables for proceeds up to C$165.0 million, which was a C$40.0 million increase in the total commitment. Availability under the Canadian Conduit is based on, among other things, the amount and credit performance of eligible Canadian retail motorcycle finance receivables held as collateral.
Under the Canadian Conduit Facility, the transferred assets are restricted as collateral for the payment of the associated debt. The terms for this debt provide for interest on the outstanding principal based on prevailing market interest rates plus a specified margin. The Canadian Conduit also provides for a program fee and an unused commitment fee based on the unused portion of the total aggregate commitment. There is no amortization schedule; however, the debt is reduced monthly as available collections on the related finance receivables are applied to outstanding principal. Upon expiration of the Canadian Conduit, any outstanding principal will continue to be reduced monthly through available collections. The expected remaining term of the related receivables is approximately 4 years. Unless earlier terminated or extended by mutual agreement of the Company and the lenders, as of December 31, 2024, the Canadian Conduit had an expiration date of June 30, 2025.
The Company is not the primary beneficiary of the Canadian bank-sponsored, multi-seller conduit VIE; therefore, the Company does not consolidate the VIE. However, the Company treats the conduit facility as a secured borrowing as it maintains effective control over the assets transferred to the VIE and therefore does not meet the requirements for sale accounting.
As the Company participates in and does not consolidate the Canadian bank-sponsored, multi-seller conduit VIE, the maximum exposure to loss associated with this VIE, which would only be incurred in the unlikely event that all the finance receivables and underlying collateral have no residual value, was $13.5 million at December 31, 2024. The maximum exposure is not an indication of the Company's expected loss exposure.
In 2024, the Company transferred $73.4 million of Canadian retail motorcycle finance receivables to the Canadian conduit for proceeds of $60.2 million. In 2023, the Company transferred $51.4 million of Canadian retail motorcycle finance receivables to the Canadian conduit for proceeds of $42.4 million.
For the years ended December 31, 2024 and 2023, interest expense on the Canadian Conduit was $4.0 million and $2.8 million, respectively, which is included in Financial services interest expense. The weighted average interest rate of the outstanding Canadian Conduit was 4.48% and 4.13% at December 31, 2024 and 2023, respectively.
v3.25.0.1
Fair Value
12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2024
Fair Value Disclosures [Abstract]  
Fair Value Fair Value
The following tables present the fair values of certain of the Company's assets and liabilities within the fair value hierarchy as defined in Note 1. Refer to Note 14 for further discussion regarding the Company's pension plan assets measured at fair value.
Recurring Fair Value Measurements The Company’s assets and liabilities measured at fair value on a recurring basis as of December 31, were as follows (in thousands):
2024
BalanceLevel 1Level 2
Assets:
Cash equivalents$1,275,561 $1,000,933 $274,628 
Marketable securities32,070 32,070 — 
Derivative financial instruments19,839 — 19,839 
$1,327,470 $1,033,003 $294,467 
Liabilities:
Derivative financial instruments$35,020 $— $35,020 
LiveWire warrants1,549 1,013 536 
$36,569 $1,013 $35,556 
2023
BalanceLevel 1Level 2
Assets:
Cash equivalents$1,067,755 $898,000 $169,755 
Marketable securities34,079 34,079 — 
Derivative financial instruments19,073 — 19,073 
$1,120,907 $932,079 $188,828 
Liabilities:
Derivative financial instruments$12,806 $— $12,806 
LiveWire warrants12,319 8,059 4,260 
$25,125 $8,059 $17,066 
The Company uses the market approach to derive the fair value for its derivative financial instruments (Level 2). Foreign currency contracts, commodity contracts, and cross-currency swaps are valued using quoted forward rates and prices; interest rate caps are valued using quoted interest rates and yield curves.
LiveWire has outstanding warrants to purchase the common stock of LiveWire Group, Inc. comprised of public (Level 1) and private placement (Level 2) warrants. The private placement warrants have terms and provisions that are economically similar to those of the public warrants. The fair value of the public and private placement warrants is determined using the closing market price of the public warrants. The warrants entitle the registered warrant holder to purchase one share of LiveWire common stock at a price of $11.50 per share and expire five years from the completion of the LiveWire business combination that occurred in 2022.
Nonrecurring Fair Value Measurements – Repossessed inventory was $27.1 million and $28.0 million at December 31, 2024 and 2023, respectively, for which the fair value adjustment was a decrease of $18.4 million and $18.6 million, respectively. Fair value is estimated using Level 2 inputs based on the recent market values of repossessed inventory.
Fair Value of Financial Instruments Measured at Cost – The carrying value of the Company’s Cash and cash equivalents and Restricted cash approximates their fair values. The fair value and carrying value of the Company’s remaining financial instruments that are measured at cost or amortized cost at December 31, were as follows (in thousands):
 20242023
 Fair ValueCarrying ValueFair ValueCarrying Value
Assets:
Finance receivables, net$7,342,319 $7,288,294 $7,500,263 $7,498,265 
Liabilities:
Deposits, net$555,902 $550,586 $460,766 $447,782 
Debt:
Unsecured commercial paper$640,204 $640,204 $878,935 $878,935 
Asset-backed U.S. commercial paper conduit facilities$431,846 $431,846 $233,258 $233,258 
Asset-backed Canadian commercial paper conduit facility$77,381 $77,381 $70,742 $70,742 
Asset-backed securitization debt$1,955,006 $1,950,138 $1,872,215 $1,877,368 
Medium-term notes$3,127,710 $3,114,013 $3,308,952 $3,319,138 
Senior notes$683,624 $746,800 $674,787 $746,079 
Finance Receivables, net – The carrying value of retail and wholesale finance receivables is amortized cost less an allowance for credit losses. The fair value of retail finance receivables is generally calculated by discounting future cash flows using an estimated discount rate that reflects current credit, interest rate and prepayment risks associated with similar types of instruments. Fair value is determined based on Level 3 inputs. The amortized cost basis of wholesale finance receivables approximates fair value because they are generally either short-term or have interest rates that adjust with changes in market interest rates.
Deposits, net – The carrying value of deposits is amortized cost, net of fees. The fair value of deposits is estimated based upon rates currently available for deposits with similar terms and maturities. Fair value is calculated using Level 3 inputs.
Debt – The carrying value of debt is generally cost, net of unamortized discounts and debt issuance costs. The fair value of unsecured commercial paper is calculated using Level 2 inputs and approximates carrying value due to its short maturity. The fair value of debt provided under the U.S. Conduit Facility and the Canadian Conduit Facility is calculated using Level 2 inputs and approximates carrying value since the interest rates charged under the facilities are tied directly to market rates and fluctuate as market rates change. The fair values of the medium-term notes and senior notes are estimated based upon rates currently available for debt with similar terms and remaining maturities (Level 2 inputs). The fair value of the fixed-rate debt related to on-balance sheet asset-backed securitization transactions is estimated based on pricing currently available for transactions with similar terms and maturities (Level 2 inputs). The fair value of the floating-rate debt related to on-balance sheet asset-backed securitization transactions is calculated using Level 2 inputs and approximates carrying value since the interest rates charged are tied directly to market rates and fluctuate as market rates change.
v3.25.0.1
Product Warranty and Recall Campaigns
12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2024
Guarantees and Product Warranties [Abstract]  
Product Warranty and Recall Campaigns Product Warranty and Recall Campaigns
The Company currently provides a standard two-year limited warranty on all new motorcycles sold worldwide, except in Japan, where the Company currently provides a standard three-year limited warranty. The Company also provides a five-year unlimited warranty on the battery for electric motorcycles. In addition, the Company provides a one-year warranty for parts and accessories. The warranty coverage for the retail customer generally begins when the product is sold to a retail customer. The Company accrues for future warranty claims at the time of shipment using an estimated cost based primarily on historical Company claim information.
Additionally, the Company has from time to time initiated certain voluntary recall campaigns. The Company records estimated recall costs when the liability is both probable and estimable. This generally occurs when the Company's management approves and commits to a recall. The warranty and recall liabilities are included in Accrued liabilities and Other long-term liabilities on the Consolidated balance sheets. Changes in the Company’s warranty and recall liability were as follows as of December 31 (in thousands):
202420232022
Balance, beginning of period$64,144 $75,960 $61,621 
Warranties issued during the period47,388 45,374 39,466 
Settlements made during the period(63,645)(67,084)(38,173)
Recalls and changes to pre-existing warranty liabilities23,704 9,894 13,046 
Balance, end of period$71,591 $64,144 $75,960 
The liability for recall campaigns was $21.0 million, $18.9 million and $29.7 million at December 31, 2024, 2023 and 2022, respectively.
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Employee Benefit Plans and Other Postretirement Benefits
12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2024
Retirement Benefits [Abstract]  
Employee Benefit Plans and Other Postretirement Benefits Employee Benefit Plans and Other Postretirement Benefits
The Company has a qualified defined benefit pension plan and postretirement healthcare benefit plans. The plans cover certain eligible employees and retirees of the HDMC segment. The Company also has unfunded supplemental employee retirement plan agreements (SERPA) with certain employees.
Pension benefits are based primarily on years of service and, for certain participants, levels of compensation. Plan participants are generally eligible to receive postretirement healthcare benefits upon attaining age 55 after rendering at least 10 years of service to the Company. Some of the plans require participant contributions to partially offset benefit costs.
Obligations and Funded Status:
The changes in the benefit obligation, fair value of plan assets and the funded status of the Company’s pension and SERPA plans and the postretirement healthcare plans as of the Company’s measurement dates of December 31, were as follows (in thousands):
 Pension and SERPA BenefitsPostretirement Healthcare Benefits
 2024202320242023
Change in benefit obligation:
Benefit obligation, beginning of period$1,568,277 $1,553,912 $206,506 $210,811 
Service cost4,698 5,174 2,892 3,184 
 Pension and SERPA BenefitsPostretirement Healthcare Benefits
 2024202320242023
Interest cost80,478 81,911 10,775 11,089 
Actuarial loss / (gains)
(41,748)35,608 (15,269)(18,350)
Plan participant contributions— — 564 1,790 
Special early retirement benefits1,722 — — — 
Plan amendments
5,601 — — 12,959 
Benefits paid(112,281)(106,493)(13,721)(14,977)
Settlements
— (1,835)— — 
Benefit obligation, end of period1,506,747 1,568,277 191,747 206,506 
Change in plan assets:
Fair value of plan assets, beginning of period1,901,824 1,809,543 225,167 205,803 
Return on plan assets49,572 198,212 28,067 29,211 
Plan participant contributions— — 564 1,790 
Benefits paid(111,617)(105,931)(9,308)(11,637)
Fair value of plan assets, end of period1,839,779 1,901,824 244,490 225,167 
Funded status of the plan$333,032 $333,547 $52,743 $18,661 
Funded status as recognized on the Consolidated balance sheets:
Pension and postretirement assets$342,569 $343,619 $98,256 $69,489 
Accrued liabilities(1,176)(1,129)— — 
Pension and postretirement liabilities(8,361)(8,943)(45,513)(50,828)
$333,032 $333,547 $52,743 $18,661 
Amounts included in Accumulated other comprehensive loss, net of tax:
Prior service credits$6,597 $2,886 $8,087 $8,542 
Actuarial losses (gains)310,065 277,825 (75,603)(59,631)
$316,662 $280,711 $(67,516)$(51,089)
During 2024, actuarial gains related to the obligation for pension and SERPA benefits were due primarily to an increase in the discount rate and changes in other demographic assumptions. During 2023, actuarial losses related to the obligation for pension and SERPA benefits were due primarily to a decrease in the discount rate and changes in other demographic assumptions.
During 2024, actuarial gains related to the obligation for postretirement healthcare benefits were due primarily to an increase in the discount rate and better than expected trends in claim costs and Retirement Health Care Account (RHCA) drawdowns, partially offset by changes in other demographic assumptions. During 2023, actuarial gains related to the obligation for postretirement healthcare benefits were due primarily to changes in benefit utilization assumptions and claims cost adjustments.
The funded status of the qualified pension plan and the SERPA plans are combined above. The SERPA plans had projected benefit obligations (PBO) and accumulated benefit obligations (ABO) in excess of the fair value of plan assets at December 31, as presented below (in thousands):
20242023
Plans with PBO in excess of fair value of plan assets:
PBO$9,537 $10,072 
Fair value of plan assets$— $— 
Plans with ABO in excess of fair value of plan assets:
ABO$9,516 $10,035 
Fair value of plan assets$— $— 
The total ABO for all the Company's pension and SERPA plans combined was $1.51 billion and $1.57 billion as of December 31, 2024 and 2023, respectively.
Benefit Costs:
Service cost is allocated among Selling, administrative and engineering expense, Motorcycles and related products cost of goods sold and Inventories, net. Amounts capitalized in inventory are not significant. Non-service cost components of net periodic benefit cost are presented in Other income (expense), net. Components of net periodic benefit costs for the Company's defined benefit plans for the years ended December 31, were as follows (in thousands):
 Pension and SERPA BenefitsPostretirement Healthcare Benefits
 202420232022202420232022
Service cost$4,698 $5,174 $19,052 $2,892 $3,184 $4,642 
Interest cost80,478 81,911 61,890 10,775 11,089 7,617 
Expected return on plan assets(132,574)(146,076)(125,904)(17,696)(17,124)(15,237)
Amortization of unrecognized:
Prior service credit751 751 (1,312)595 (665)(2,323)
Net loss(650)(722)31,912 (4,999)(4,388)488 
Settlement (gain) loss1,722 (759)(1,471)— — (1,244)
Net periodic benefit cost$(45,575)$(59,721)$(15,833)$(8,433)$(7,904)$(6,057)
The expected return on plan assets is calculated based on the market related value of plan assets. The market related value of plan assets is different from the fair value in that asset gains and losses are smoothed over a five-year period. 
Unrecognized gains and losses related to plan obligations and assets are initially recorded in other comprehensive income and result from actual experience that differs from assumed or expected results, and the impacts of changes in assumptions. Unrecognized plan asset gains and losses not yet reflected in the market related value of plan assets are not subject to amortization. Remaining unrecognized gains and losses that exceed 10% of the greater of the projected benefit obligation or the market related value of plan assets are amortized to earnings over the estimated future service period of active plan participants. The impacts of plan amendments, if any, are amortized over the estimated future service period of plan participants at the time of the amendment.
Assumptions:
Weighted-average assumptions used to determine benefit obligations and net periodic benefit cost at December 31, were as follows:
Pension and SERPA BenefitsPostretirement Healthcare Benefits
 202420232022202420232022
Assumptions for benefit obligations:
Discount rate5.65 %5.31 %5.45 %5.63 %5.36 %5.42 %
Rate of compensation increase4.00 %4.00 %4.00 %n/an/an/a
Assumptions for net periodic benefit cost:
Discount rate5.31 %5.45 %2.89 %5.36 %5.42 %2.72 %
Expected return on plan assets6.20 %6.80 %5.60 %7.46 %7.48 %6.77 %
Rate of compensation increase4.00 %4.00 %3.49 %n/an/an/a
Plan Assets:
Pension Plan Assets – The Company’s investment objective is to ensure assets are sufficient to pay benefits while mitigating the volatility of retirement plan assets or liabilities recorded in the balance sheet. The Company mitigates volatility through asset diversification and partial asset/liability matching. The investment portfolio for the Company's pension plan assets contains a diversified blend of equity and fixed-income investments. The Company’s current overall targeted asset allocation as a percentage of total market value was 30% equities and 70% fixed-income and cash. Assets are rebalanced regularly to keep the actual allocation in line with targets. Equity holdings primarily include investments in small-, medium- and large-cap companies in the U.S., investments in developed and emerging foreign markets and other investments such as private equity and real estate. Fixed-income holdings consist of U.S. government and agency securities, state and municipal bonds, corporate bonds from diversified industries and foreign obligations. In addition, cash equivalent balances are maintained at levels adequate to meet near-term plan expenses and benefit payments. Investment risk is measured and monitored on an ongoing basis through quarterly investment portfolio reviews.
Postretirement Healthcare Plan Assets – The Company's investment objective is to maximize the return on assets to help pay benefits by prudently investing in equities, fixed income and alternative assets. The Company's current overall targeted asset allocation as a percentage of total market value was 68% equities and 32% fixed-income and cash. Equity holdings primarily include investments in small-, medium- and large-cap companies in the U.S., investments in developed and emerging foreign markets and other investments such as private equity and real estate. Fixed-income holdings consist of U.S. government and agency securities, state and municipal bonds, corporate bonds from diversified industries and foreign obligations. In addition, cash equivalent balances are maintained at levels adequate to meet near-term plan expenses and benefit payments. Investment risk is measured and monitored on an ongoing basis through quarterly investment portfolio reviews.
The following tables present the fair values of the plan assets related to the Company’s pension and postretirement healthcare plans within the fair value hierarchy as defined in Note 1. Equity holdings are primarily exchange-traded and are valued based on quoted prices for identical securities. Fixed income holdings are generally measured at fair value using quoted prices for identical or similar securities. Certain assets measured are valued at fair value using the net asset value practical expedient and are not classified in the fair value hierarchy. The fair values of the Company’s pension plan assets at December 31, 2024 were as follows (in thousands):
BalanceLevel 1Level 2
Cash and cash equivalents$26,111 $26,111 $— 
Equity holdings:
U.S. companies190,113 190,058 55 
Foreign companies32 32 — 
Pooled equity funds237,473 135,631 101,842 
427,618 325,721 101,897 
Fixed-income holdings:
U.S. Treasuries120,028 120,028 — 
Federal agencies11,271 — 11,271 
Corporate bonds694,002 — 694,002 
Pooled fixed income funds463,769 — 463,769 
Foreign bonds86,071 — 86,071 
Municipal bonds10,020 — 10,020 
1,385,161 120,028 1,265,133 
Plan assets subject to fair value leveling1,838,890 $471,860 $1,367,030 
Plan assets measured at net asset value:
Private equity investments334 
Real estate investments555 
889 
$1,839,779 
Included in the pension plan assets are 1,273,592 shares of the Company’s common stock with a market value of $38.4 million at December 31, 2024.
The fair values of the Company’s postretirement healthcare plan assets at December 31, 2024 were as follows (in thousands): 
BalanceLevel 1Level 2
Cash and cash equivalents$1,824 $1,824 $— 
Equity holdings:
U.S. companies88,083 88,083 — 
Foreign companies27,430 27,430 — 
Pooled equity funds53,987 40,785 13,202 
169,500 156,298 13,202 
Fixed-income holdings:
U.S. Treasuries415 415 — 
Federal agencies39 — 39 
Corporate bonds2,388 — 2,388 
Pooled fixed income funds55,119 14,720 40,399 
Foreign bonds296 — 296 
Municipal bonds34 — 34 
58,291 15,135 43,156 
Plan assets subject to fair value leveling229,615 $173,257 $56,358 
Plan assets measured at net asset value:
Limited partnership interests
$14,537 
Real estate investments338 
$244,490 
The fair values of the Company’s pension plan assets at December 31, 2023 were as follows (in thousands):
BalanceLevel 1Level 2
Cash and cash equivalents$27,730 $— $27,730 
Equity holdings:
U.S. companies346,895 346,844 51 
Foreign companies22,425 22,425 — 
Pooled equity funds124,853 124,853 — 
Other21 21 — 
494,194 494,143 51 
Fixed-income holdings:
U.S. Treasuries110,767 110,767 — 
Federal agencies11,028 — 11,028 
Corporate bonds708,790 — 708,790 
Pooled fixed income funds442,409 55,487 386,922 
Foreign bonds93,034 462 92,572 
Municipal bonds11,486 — 11,486 
1,377,514 166,716 1,210,798 
Plan assets subject to fair value leveling1,899,438 $660,859 $1,238,579 
Plan assets measured at net asset value:
Private equity investments794 
Real estate investments1,592 
2,386 
$1,901,824 
Included in the pension plan assets were 1,273,592 shares of the Company’s common stock with a market value of $46.9 million at December 31, 2023.
The fair values of the Company’s postretirement healthcare plan assets at December 31, 2023 were as follows (in thousands):
BalanceLevel 1Level 2
Cash and cash equivalents$2,391 $— $2,391 
Equity holdings:
U.S. companies113,135 113,135 — 
Foreign companies21,034 21,034 — 
Pooled equity funds26,355 26,355 — 
Other— 
160,529 160,529 — 
Fixed-income holdings:
U.S. Treasuries359 359 — 
Federal agencies36 — 36 
Corporate bonds2,286 — 2,286 
Pooled fixed income funds44,512 43,248 1,264 
Foreign bonds300 298 
Municipal bonds37 — 37 
47,530 43,609 3,921 
Plan assets subject to fair value leveling210,450 $204,138 $6,312 
Plan assets measured at net asset value:
Limited partnership interests$13,773 
Real estate investments944 
$225,167 
For 2025, the Company’s overall expected long-term rate of return is 6.40% for pension assets and 7.70% for postretirement healthcare plan assets. The expected long-term rate of return is based on the portfolio as a whole and not on the sum of the returns on individual asset categories. The return is based on historical returns adjusted to reflect the current view of the long-term investment market.
Postretirement Healthcare Cost:
The weighted-average healthcare cost trend rates used in determining the accumulated postretirement benefit obligation of the healthcare plans were as follows:
20242023
Healthcare cost trend rate for next year6.89 %7.50 %
Rate to which the cost trend rate is assumed to decline (the ultimate rate)5.00 %5.00 %
Year that the rate reaches the ultimate trend rate20332032
Future Contributions and Benefit Payments:
Based on the funded status of the qualified pension plan, there is no requirement for the Company to make contributions to the qualified pension plan in 2025. The Company expects that 2025 postretirement healthcare plan benefits and benefits due under the SERPA plans will be paid by the Company or, in the case of postretirement healthcare plan benefits, partially funded with plan assets.
The Company's future expected benefit payments as of December 31, 2024 were as follows (in thousands):
Pension BenefitsSERPA BenefitsPostretirement Healthcare Benefits
2025$118,693 $1,209 $17,228 
2026$119,276 $1,129 $17,745 
2027$119,461 $999 $18,205 
2028$117,977 $892 $18,512 
2029$117,909 $809 $18,712 
2030-2034$579,375 $3,533 $90,946 
Defined Contribution Plans:
The Company has various defined contribution benefit plans that in total cover substantially all full-time employees. Employees can make voluntary contributions in accordance with the provisions of their respective plan, which includes a 401(k) tax deferral option. The Company makes additional contributions to the plans on behalf of the employees and expensed $32.4 million, $30.5 million and $30.9 million during 2024, 2023 and 2022, respectively related to the contributions.
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Commitments and Contingencies
12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2024
Commitments and Contingencies Disclosure [Abstract]  
Commitments and Contingencies Commitments and Contingencies
Litigation and Other Claims – The Company is subject to lawsuits and other claims related to product, commercial, employee, environmental and other matters. In determining costs to accrue related to these items, the Company carefully analyzes cases and considers the likelihood of adverse judgments or outcomes, as well as the potential range of possible loss. The Company accrues for matters when losses are both probable and estimable. Any amounts accrued for these matters are monitored on an ongoing basis and are updated based on new developments or new information as it becomes available for each matter. The Company also maintains insurance coverage for product liability exposures. Except for the matters discussed separately below, the Company believes there are no material exposures to loss in excess of amounts accrued.
Product Liability Matter – In August 2024, a jury awarded approximately $288 million in damages to the plaintiffs in a product lawsuit against the Company. In November 2024, the award for damages was reduced to $81 million. The Company intends to appeal the matter and has recorded a liability for its estimated loss based on the Company's legal assessment of likely outcomes upon appeal. The Company has also recorded an asset reflecting its estimate of the insurance proceeds related to the estimated loss recognized for this matter. Given the remaining uncertainties associated with the resolution of this matter and the amount of the award for damages, it is reasonably possible that the Company could incur a loss in excess of the liability recorded to date. The Company will pursue insurance recoveries for the ultimate loss related to this matter, including any loss amounts incurred in excess of the liability recorded to date.
Supply Matters – During the second quarter of 2022, the Company received information from a Tier 2 supplier, Proterial Cable America, Inc. ("PCA" f/k/a Hitachi Cable America, Inc.), concerning a potential regulatory compliance matter relating to PCA's brake hose assemblies. As a result, out of an abundance of caution, the Company suspended all vehicle assembly and shipments for approximately two weeks during the second quarter of 2022. Since then, the Company has been working through the regulatory compliance matter with PCA, the Company’s relevant Tier-1 suppliers, and the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), the agency responsible for brake hose assembly compliance in the United States.
In connection with this matter, in July 2022, PCA notified NHTSA of a population of brake hose assemblies manufactured between May and July of 2022 that were non-compliant with select NHTSA laboratory test standards. Based on that filing, in August 2022, the Company notified NHTSA of the corresponding population of Harley-Davidson motorcycles containing those brake hose assemblies. In October 2022, PCA amended its original notification, expanding its population of non-compliant brake hose assemblies to include units produced by PCA for use in Harley-Davidson motorcycles beginning as early as model year 2008. In December 2022, the Company amended its August notification, expanding the population to also include Harley-Davidson motorcycles that contained PCA's newly identified brake hose assemblies. In March 2023, PCA again amended its NHTSA notification, identifying additional compliance issues with the previously identified brake hose assemblies. The Company followed PCA's March amendment with a derivative amended notification to NHTSA in May 2023.
In June 2023, the Company received a letter from PCA advising that PCA was investigating a new, separate potential quality issue with brake hose assemblies produced by PCA after the Company’s 2022 production suspension. Due to this issue, the Company was forced to suspend production of most of the motorcycles manufactured at its York facility and run limited motorcycle manufacturing operations there for approximately two weeks. The Company continued to manufacture, among other motorcycles, the 2023 CVO Road Glide and Street Glide, which do not use PCA's brake hose assemblies. It also continued its normal motorcycle manufacturing operations at its international facilities. In connection with this matter, in late
June 2023, PCA filed a new and separate NHTSA notification, identifying certain brake hose assemblies produced between June of 2022 and June of 2023 as noncompliant with select NHTSA laboratory test standards. The Company followed PCA’s June 2023 notification by filing a derivative notification with NHTSA in early July 2023.
As permitted by federal law, both PCA and the Company have utilized NHTSA’s standard process to petition the agency to determine that these compliance issues are inconsequential to motor vehicle safety ("Inconsequentiality Determinations"). If NHTSA makes the Inconsequentiality Determinations requested, the Company will be exempt from conducting a field action or recall of its motorcycles related to these matters.
In its inconsequentiality petitions, the Company has presented NHTSA with: (1) extensive independent, third-party and internal testing demonstrating that the brake hose assemblies at issue are robust to extreme conditions - which far exceed maximum expected motorcycle lifetime demands - with no impact to brake performance; and (2) real-world field safety data showing no documented crashes or injuries attributable to the identified compliance issues for the relevant affected populations. The Company believes its petitions are closely comparable to inconsequentiality petitions that have resulted in successful inconsequentiality determinations in the past. The Company is also confident that its position that the compliance issues are inconsequential to motor vehicle safety is strong and, therefore, no field action or recall will be necessary.
Based on its expectation that NHTSA will make Inconsequentiality Determinations, the Company does not expect that these regulatory noncompliance matters will result in material costs in the future, and no costs have been accrued to date. However, it is possible that a field action or recall could be required that could cause the Company to incur material costs. There are several variables and uncertainties associated with any potential field action or recall that are not yet fully known including, but not limited to, the population of brake hose assemblies and motorcycles, the specific field action or recall required, the complexity and cost of the required repair, the need for and availability of replacement parts, the suppliers of replacement parts and the number of motorcycle owners that would participate. The Company estimates, based on its available information and assumptions, that the cost of a potential field action or recall in the aggregate, if any were to occur, could range from approximately $140 million to $450 million. The Company continues to evaluate and update its estimates as it learns more about these regulatory matters, including the variables and uncertainties discussed above. During 2024, the Company adjusted the estimated range to reflect changes in the estimated cost of replacement parts and labor. The estimated population of potentially impacted brake lines and motorcycles remains unchanged. The Company also continues to maintain its expectation that NHTSA will make the requested Inconsequentiality Determinations and that these regulatory matters will not result in any material field action or recall costs. If a material field action or recall were to result, the Company would seek full recovery of those amounts from its suppliers.
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Share-Based Awards
12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2024
Share-Based Payment Arrangement [Abstract]  
Share-Based Awards Share-Based Awards
The Company has share-based compensation plans which were approved by its shareholders in April 2020 and May 2021 (the Plans) under which its Board of Directors may grant to employees share-based awards including restricted stock units (RSUs), performance shares, aspirational performance shares and nonqualified stock options. RSUs generally vest ratably over a three-year period. Performance shares include a three-year performance period with vesting based on achievement of internal performance targets and, beginning with the 2021 grant, include a vesting component based on a Total Shareholder Return (TSR) relative to a peer group. Aspirational performance shares are earned only to the extent the aspirational share price goals for the Company's stock are achieved by December 31, 2025. If a share price goal is met, then 50% of the associated aspirational performance shares vest and the remaining 50% vest on the one-year anniversary of the date on which the share price goal was achieved. Dividend or dividend equivalents are paid on RSUs, performance shares and aspirational shares that ultimately vest. Stock options granted in 2021 include a service component to vest and a market condition to become exercisable. The 2021 stock options expire 10 years from the grant date. Stock options granted prior to 2021 expire 10 years from the date of grant. At December 31, 2024, there were 3.7 million shares of common stock available for future awards under the Plans.
The Company recognizes the cost of its share-based awards in the Consolidated statements of operations. The cost of each share-based equity award is based on the grant date fair value and the cost of each share-based cash-settled award is based on the settlement date fair value. Forfeitures for share-based awards are estimated at the grant date and adjusted when it is likely to change. Share-based award expense is recognized on a straight-line basis over the service period for RSUs. Expense for awards with performance conditions is recognized on a straight-line basis over the service period for each separately-vesting tranche, which results in accelerated recognition of expense. The expense recognized reflects the number of awards that are ultimately expected to vest based on the service and, if applicable, performance requirements of each award. Total share-based award compensation expense recognized by the Company during 2024, 2023 and 2022 was $49.0 million, $82.9 million and $54.4 million, respectively, or $37.5 million, $63.4 million and $41.6 million net of taxes, respectively.
Restricted Stock Units, Performance Shares and Aspirational Shares - Settled in Stock – The fair value of RSUs and performance shares settled in stock that do not contain a market condition was determined based on the market price of the Company’s stock on the grant date. The fair value of performance shares with a relative TSR market condition and aspirational performance shares was determined using a Monte Carlo simulation. The Monte Carlo simulation uses historical volatility to determine the expected volatility and a risk-free interest rate based on U.S. Treasury rates at the time of grant. Assumptions used to calculate the grant date fair value of the performance shares with a relative TSR market condition and the aspirational performance shares, by grant date, were as follows:
Performance Share Grants:
February 2024
February 2023
February 2022
Expected volatility40.3 %53.9 %55.0 %
Risk-free interest rate4.18 %4.08 %1.58 %
Aspirational Share Grants:
August 2022
Expected volatility54.5 %
Risk-free interest rate3.23 %
The activity for these awards for the year ended December 31, 2024 was as follows (in thousands, except for per share amounts):
Shares & UnitsWeighted-Average Fair Value Per Share
Nonvested, beginning of period4,104 $28 
Granted1,045 $34 
Vested(764)$40 
Forfeited(411)$30 
Nonvested, end of period3,974 $27 
As of December 31, 2024, there was $20.5 million of unrecognized compensation cost related to RSUs, aspirational shares, performance shares and performance shares settled in stock, net of estimated forfeitures, that is expected to be recognized over a weighted-average period of 1.2 years.
Restricted Stock Units - Settled in Cash – RSUs settled in cash are recorded in the Consolidated balance sheets as a liability until vested. The fair value is determined based on the market price of the Company’s stock and is remeasured at each balance sheet date. The activity for these awards for the year ended December 31, 2024 was as follows (in thousands, except for per share amounts):
UnitsWeighted-Average Fair Value Per Share
Nonvested, beginning of period217 $36 
Granted150 $34 
Vested(122)$36 
Forfeited(45)$36 
Nonvested, end of period200 $32 
Stock Options – There were no stock options granted in 2024, 2023 or 2022. The Company’s policy is to issue new shares of common stock upon the exercise of employee stock options. The stock option transactions for the year ended December 31, 2024 were as follows (in thousands, except for per share amounts):
OptionsWeighted-Average Exercise Price
Outstanding, beginning of period626 $42 
Options granted— $— 
Exercised— $— 
Forfeited(98)$63 
Outstanding, end of period528 $38 
Exercisable, end of period218 $40 
The aggregate intrinsic value related to stock options exercised, outstanding and exercisable as of and for the years ended December 31, was as follows (in thousands):
202420232022
Exercised$— $— $— 
Outstanding$— $105 $2,485 
Exercisable$— $— $— 
Stock options outstanding at December 31, 2024 were as follows (options in thousands):
Price RangeWeighted-Average
Contractual Life
OptionsWeighted-Average
Exercise Price
$30.01 to $40
6.9500 $37 
$40.01 to $50
0.0— $— 
$50.01 to $60
0.0— $— 
$60.01 to $70
0.128 $63 
Options outstanding6.6528 $38 
Options exercisable6.0218 $40 
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Accumulated Other Comprehensive Loss
12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2024
Equity [Abstract]  
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Loss Accumulated Other Comprehensive Loss
Changes in Accumulated other comprehensive loss for the years ended December 31, were as follows (in thousands):
2024
Foreign currency translation adjustmentsDerivative financial instrumentsPension and postretirement benefit plansTotal
Balance, beginning of period$(68,739)$(6,601)$(229,622)$(304,962)
Other comprehensive loss, before reclassifications
(26,257)(11,084)(21,212)(58,553)
Income tax benefit
3,894 2,816 4,981 11,691 
(22,363)(8,268)(16,231)(46,862)
Reclassifications:
Net losses on derivative financial instruments
— 29,448 — 29,448 
Prior service credits(a)
— — 1,346 1,346 
Actuarial gains(a)
— — (5,649)(5,649)
Reclassifications before tax— 29,448 (4,303)25,145 
Income tax (expense) benefit
— (7,037)1,010 (6,027)
— 22,411 (3,293)19,118 
Other comprehensive (loss) income
(22,363)14,143 (19,524)(27,744)
Balance, end of period$(91,102)$7,542 $(249,146)$(332,706)
2023
Foreign currency translation adjustmentsDerivative financial instrumentsPension and postretirement benefit plansTotal
Balance, beginning of period$(80,271)$(10,440)$(251,218)$(341,929)
Other comprehensive income, before reclassifications
11,845 48,583 34,005 94,433 
Income tax expense
(313)(11,322)(7,984)(19,619)
11,532 37,261 26,021 74,814 
Reclassifications:
Net gains on derivative financial instruments
— (43,678)— (43,678)
Prior service credits(a)
— — 86 86 
Actuarial gains(a)
— — (5,110)(5,110)
Settlement gains(a)
— — (759)(759)
Reclassifications before tax— (43,678)(5,783)(49,461)
Income tax benefit
— 10,256 1,358 11,614 
— (33,422)(4,425)(37,847)
Other comprehensive income
11,532 3,839 21,596 36,967 
Balance, end of period$(68,739)$(6,601)$(229,622)$(304,962)
2022
Foreign currency translation adjustmentsDerivative financial instrumentsPension and postretirement benefit plansTotal
Balance, beginning of period$(44,401)$(2,005)$(194,513)$(240,919)
Other comprehensive loss, before reclassifications
(32,769)(44,767)(100,154)(177,690)
Income tax (expense) benefit
(3,101)9,611 23,516 30,026 
(35,870)(35,156)(76,638)(147,664)
Reclassifications:
Net losses on derivative financial instruments
— 33,598 — 33,598 
Prior service credits(a)
— — (3,635)(3,635)
Actuarial losses(a)
— — 32,400 32,400 
Settlement gains(a)
— — (2,715)(2,715)
Reclassifications before tax— 33,598 26,050 59,648 
Income tax expense
— (6,877)(6,117)(12,994)
— 26,721 19,933 46,654 
Other comprehensive loss
(35,870)(8,435)(56,705)(101,010)
Balance, end of period$(80,271)$(10,440)$(251,218)$(341,929)
(a)Amounts reclassified are included in the computation of net periodic benefit cost, discussed further in Note 14.
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Reportable Segments and Geographic Information
12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2024
Segment Reporting [Abstract]  
Reportable Segments and Geographic Information Reportable Segments and Geographic Information
The Company’s reportable segments and significant segment expenses are determined based on how the Company’s Chief Operating Decision Maker (CODM) assesses performance and decides how to allocate resources for the Company.

The Company’s Chairman, President and Chief Executive Officer, is the Company’s CODM. Operating income is the measure of profit and loss used by the CODM to assess performance and to decide how to allocate resources for each of the Company’s reportable segments.

Operating income is used to monitor actual results versus planned and prior period results for each segment based on their respective profitability objectives and business models. Operating income is also used to allocate human and capital resources among the reportable segments and to other corporate actions for returning capital to shareholders such as repurchasing common stock or paying dividends. Operating income is also a key metric used to establish and pay variable compensation to employees at all levels.
Reportable Segments – The Company operates with three segments: Harley-Davidson Motor Company (HDMC), LiveWire, and Harley-Davidson Financial Services (HDFS). The Company's reportable segments are strategic business units that offer different products and services and are managed separately based on the fundamental differences in their operations.
HDMC designs, manufactures and sells motorcycles and also sells motorcycle parts, accessories, and apparel as well as licenses its trademarks. HDMC’s products are sold to retail customers primarily through a network of independent dealers. HDMC conducts business on a global basis, with sales in the U.S., Canada, Europe/Middle East/Africa (EMEA), Asia Pacific, and Latin America.
LiveWire sells electric motorcycles, electric balance bikes for kids, parts and accessories and apparel in the United States and certain international markets. Electric motorcycles, related parts and accessories and apparel are sold at wholesale to a network of independent dealers and at retail through a company-owned dealer, through online sales and direct to customers through select international partners primarily in Europe. Electric balance bikes and related parts and accessories are sold through independent retail partners and distributors and direct to consumers online.
HDFS is engaged in the business of financing and servicing wholesale inventory receivables and retail consumer loans, primarily for the purchase of Harley-Davidson and LiveWire motorcycles. HDFS also works with certain unaffiliated third parties to provide motorcycle insurance and voluntary protection products to motorcycle owners. HDFS conducts business principally in the U.S. and Canada.
Selected segment information is set forth below for the years ended December 31 (in thousands):
202420232022
HDMC:
Revenue$4,121,906 $4,844,594 $4,887,672 
Motorcycles and related products cost of goods sold2,967,068 3,278,052 3,359,799 
Gross profit1,154,838 1,566,542 1,527,873 
Selling, administrative and engineering expense:
People expenses(a)
364,416 417,109 358,105 
Marketing and advertising expenses(b)
123,811 124,551 96,820 
Other segment items(c)
388,767 363,731 395,861 
Operating income
277,844 661,151 677,087 
LiveWire:
     Revenue26,358 38,298 46,833 
     Motorcycles and related products cost of goods sold38,872 44,254 43,929 
     Gross profit(12,514)(5,956)2,904 
     Selling, administrative and engineering expense97,125 110,853 88,219 
     Operating loss(109,639)(116,809)(85,315)
HDFS:
Financial services revenue1,038,538 953,586 820,625 
Financial services interest expense371,766 332,380 217,653 
Financial services provision for credit losses247,225 227,158 145,133 
Selling and administrative expense171,125 159,306 140,333 
Operating income248,422 234,742 317,506 
Operating income $416,627 $779,084 $909,278 
(a)People expenses include salary and related fringe costs, including payroll tax and health and welfare costs, as well as short-term incentive compensation and long-term incentive compensation, primarily in the form of share-based awards.
(b)Marketing and advertising expenses include costs related to digital and print media, social media, website maintenance, consumer experiences, product placement, sponsorships and market research.
(c)Other segment items for HDMC include depreciation, warranty, maintenance and facilities costs, supplies and materials, and other professional services.  These costs are all included in Selling, administrative and engineering expense.
Additional segment information is set forth below as of December 31 (in thousands): 
HDMCLiveWireHDFSConsolidated
2024:
Assets$3,630,710 $147,960 $8,102,909 $11,881,579 
Depreciation and amortization$141,275 $10,041 $9,357 $160,673 
Capital expenditures$186,639 $8,068 $1,856 $196,563 
2023:
Assets$3,644,016 $266,404 $8,230,134 $12,140,554 
Depreciation and amortization$143,355 $5,832 $8,925 $158,112 
Capital expenditures$188,863 $13,462 $5,079 $207,404 
2022:
Assets$3,254,309 $351,422 $7,886,745 $11,492,476 
Depreciation and amortization$138,875 $4,401 $8,666 $151,942 
Capital expenditures$133,191 $14,081 $4,397 $151,669 
Geographic Information – Included in the Consolidated financial statements are the following amounts relating to geographic locations for the years ended December 31 (in thousands): 
202420232022
HDMC revenue(a):
United States$2,814,482 $3,289,227 $3,253,875 
EMEA584,490 637,492 693,073 
Canada210,526 220,158 216,389 
Japan128,432 200,539 175,292 
Australia and New Zealand119,949 127,352 147,551 
Other countries264,027 369,826 401,492 
$4,121,906 $4,844,594 $4,887,672 
LiveWire revenue(a):
United States21,461 31,483 36,256 
International4,897 6,815 10,577 
$26,358 $38,298 $46,833 
HDFS revenue(a):
United States$1,006,574 $922,758 $794,912 
Canada21,167 18,220 16,276 
Europe6,503 7,343 6,071 
Other countries4,294 5,265 3,366 
$1,038,538 $953,586 $820,625 
Long-lived assets(b):
United States$640,837 $644,620 $611,421 
Thailand113,094 82,197 72,474 
Other countries3,141 4,907 5,991 
116,235 87,104 78,465 
$757,072 $731,724 $689,886 
(a)Revenue is attributed to geographic regions based on location of customer.
(b)Long-lived assets include all long-term assets except those specifically excluded under ASC Topic 280, Segment Reporting, such as deferred income taxes and finance receivables.
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Supplemental Consolidating Data
12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2024
Organization, Consolidation and Presentation of Financial Statements [Abstract]  
Supplemental Consolidating Data Supplemental Consolidating Data
The supplemental consolidating data includes separate legal entity data for the Company's financial services entities, including Harley-Davidson Financial Services, Inc. and its subsidiaries, (Financial Services Entities) and all other Harley-Davidson, Inc. entities (Non-Financial Services Entities). The supplemental consolidating data is presented to highlight the separate financial statement impacts of the Company's financial services entities and its non-financial services entities. The income statement information presented below differs from reportable segment income statement information due to the allocation of legal entity consolidating adjustments to income for reportable segments. Supplemental consolidating data for 2024 is as follows (in thousands):
 Year Ended December 31, 2024
  Non-Financial Services Entities Financial Services EntitiesConsolidating AdjustmentsConsolidated
Revenue:
Motorcycles and related products$4,157,275 $— $(9,011)$4,148,264 
Financial services— 1,040,203 (1,665)1,038,538 
4,157,275 1,040,203 (10,676)5,186,802 
Costs and expenses:
Motorcycles and related products cost of goods sold3,005,940 — — 3,005,940 
Financial services interest expense— 371,766 — 371,766 
Financial services provision for credit losses— 247,225 — 247,225 
Selling, administrative and engineering expense976,028 180,137 (10,921)1,145,244 
3,981,968 799,128 (10,921)4,770,175 
Operating income175,307 241,075 245 416,627 
Other income, net72,295 — — 72,295 
Investment income258,964 — (200,000)58,964 
Interest expense30,748 — — 30,748 
Income before income taxes475,818 241,075 (199,755)517,138 
Income tax provision15,197 56,766 — 71,963 
Net income460,621 184,309 (199,755)445,175 
Less: (income) loss attributable to noncontrolling interests10,182 — — 10,182 
Net income attributable to Harley-Davidson, Inc.$470,803 $184,309 $(199,755)$455,357 
 Year Ended December 31, 2023
 Non-Financial Services Entities Financial Services EntitiesConsolidating AdjustmentsConsolidated
Revenue:
Motorcycles and related products$4,891,449 $— $(8,557)$4,882,892 
Financial services— 955,810 (2,224)953,586 
4,891,449 955,810 (10,781)5,836,478 
Costs and expenses:
Motorcycles and related products cost of goods sold3,322,306 — — 3,322,306 
Financial services interest expense— 332,380 — 332,380 
Financial services provision for credit losses— 227,158 — 227,158 
Selling, administrative and engineering expense1,018,670 167,861 (10,981)1,175,550 
4,340,976 727,399 (10,981)5,057,394 
Operating income550,473 228,411 200 779,084 
Other income, net71,808 — — 71,808 
Investment income246,771 — (200,000)46,771 
Interest expense30,787 — — 30,787 
Income before income taxes838,265 228,411 (199,800)866,876 
Income tax provision125,356 46,474 — 171,830 
Net income712,909 181,937 (199,800)695,046 
Less: (income) loss attributable to noncontrolling interests11,540 — — 11,540 
Net income attributable to Harley-Davidson, Inc.$724,449 $181,937 $(199,800)$706,586 
 Year Ended December 31, 2022
 Non-Financial Services Entities Financial Services EntitiesConsolidating AdjustmentsConsolidated
Revenue:
Motorcycles and related products$4,946,005 $— $(11,500)$4,934,505 
Financial services— 822,530 (1,905)820,625 
4,946,005 822,530 (13,405)5,755,130 
Costs and expenses:
Motorcycles and related products cost of goods sold3,403,728 — — 3,403,728 
Financial services interest expense— 217,653 — 217,653 
Financial services provision for credit losses— 145,133 — 145,133 
Selling, administrative and engineering expense941,312 151,833 (13,807)1,079,338 
4,345,040 514,619 (13,807)4,845,852 
Operating income600,965 307,911 402 909,278 
Other income, net48,652 — — 48,652 
Investment income204,538 — (200,000)4,538 
Interest expense31,235 — — 31,235 
Income before income taxes822,920 307,911 (199,598)931,233 
Income tax provision125,820 66,199 — 192,019 
Net income697,100 241,712 (199,598)739,214 
Less: (income) loss attributable to noncontrolling interests2,194 — — 2,194 
Net income attributable to Harley-Davidson, Inc.$699,294 $241,712 $(199,598)$741,408 
 Year Ended December 31, 2024
  Non-Financial Services Entities Financial Services EntitiesConsolidating AdjustmentsConsolidated
Net income$460,621 $184,309 $(199,755)$445,175 
Other comprehensive income (loss), net of tax:
Foreign currency translation adjustments(13,039)(9,324)— (22,363)
Derivative financial instruments16,621 (2,478)— 14,143 
Pension and postretirement benefit plans(19,524)— — (19,524)
(15,942)(11,802)— (27,744)
Comprehensive income444,679 172,507 (199,755)417,431 
Less: Comprehensive loss attributable to noncontrolling interests10,182 — — 10,182 
Comprehensive income attributable to Harley-Davidson, Inc.$454,861 $172,507 $(199,755)$427,613 
 Year Ended December 31, 2023
  Non-Financial Services Entities Financial Services EntitiesConsolidating AdjustmentsConsolidated
Net income$712,909 $181,937 $(199,800)$695,046 
Other comprehensive income (loss), net of tax:
Foreign currency translation adjustments9,619 1,913 — 11,532 
Derivative financial instruments
919 2,920 — 3,839 
Pension and postretirement benefit plans21,596 — — 21,596 
32,134 4,833 — 36,967 
Comprehensive income745,043 186,770 (199,800)732,013 
Less: Comprehensive loss attributable to noncontrolling interests11,540 — — 11,540 
Comprehensive income attributable to Harley-Davidson, Inc.$756,583 $186,770 $(199,800)$743,553 
 Year Ended December 31, 2022
  Non-Financial Services Entities Financial Services EntitiesConsolidating AdjustmentsConsolidated
Net income$697,100 $241,712 $(199,598)$739,214 
Other comprehensive income (loss), net of tax:
Foreign currency translation adjustments(27,198)(8,672)— (35,870)
Derivative financial instruments
(15,312)6,877 — (8,435)
Pension and postretirement benefit plans(56,705)— — (56,705)
(99,215)(1,795)— (101,010)
Comprehensive income597,885 239,917 (199,598)638,204 
Less: Comprehensive loss attributable to noncontrolling interests2,194 — — 2,194 
Comprehensive income attributable to Harley-Davidson, Inc.$600,079 $239,917 $(199,598)$640,398 
 December 31, 2024
 Non-Financial Services Entities Financial Services EntitiesConsolidating AdjustmentsConsolidated
ASSETS
Current assets:
Cash and cash equivalents$1,105,663 $483,945 $— $1,589,608 
Accounts receivable, net294,776 65 (60,526)234,315 
Finance receivables, net— 2,031,496 — 2,031,496 
Inventories, net745,793 — — 745,793 
Restricted cash— 135,661 — 135,661 
Other current assets273,791 63,608 (77,635)259,764 
2,420,023 2,714,775 (138,161)4,996,637 
Finance receivables, net— 5,256,798 — 5,256,798 
Property, plant and equipment, net743,875 13,197 — 757,072 
Pension and postretirement assets440,825 — — 440,825 
Goodwill61,655 — — 61,655 
Deferred income taxes88,734 88,109 (1,017)175,826 
Lease assets60,628 3,225 — 63,853 
Other long-term assets221,694 26,805 (119,586)128,913 
$4,037,434 $8,102,909 $(258,764)$11,881,579 
LIABILITIES AND SHAREHOLDERS’ EQUITY
Current liabilities:
Accounts payable$275,314 $83,930 $(60,526)$298,718 
Accrued liabilities515,830 155,437 (77,307)593,960 
Short-term deposits, net— 173,099 — 173,099 
Short-term debt— 640,204 — 640,204 
Current portion of long-term debt, net 449,831 1,401,682 — 1,851,513 
1,240,975 2,454,352 (137,833)3,557,494 
Long-term deposits, net— 377,487 — 377,487 
Long-term debt, net 296,969 4,171,696 — 4,468,665 
Lease liabilities44,520 2,900 — 47,420 
Pension and postretirement liabilities53,874 — — 53,874 
Deferred income taxes15,765 1,124 — 16,889 
Other long-term liabilities139,373 60,123 1,754 201,250 
Commitments and contingencies (Note 15)
Shareholders’ equity2,245,958 1,035,227 (122,685)3,158,500 
$4,037,434 $8,102,909 $(258,764)$11,881,579 
 December 31, 2023
 Non-Financial Services Entities Financial Services EntitiesConsolidating AdjustmentsConsolidated
ASSETS
Current assets:
Cash and cash equivalents$1,127,400 $406,406 $— $1,533,806 
Accounts receivable, net415,004 32 (147,836)267,200 
Finance receivables, net— 2,113,729 — 2,113,729 
Inventories, net929,951 — — 929,951 
Restricted cash— 104,642 — 104,642 
Other current assets148,006 73,976 (7,581)214,401 
2,620,361 2,698,785 (155,417)5,163,729 
Finance receivables, net— 5,384,536 — 5,384,536 
Property, plant and equipment, net710,982 20,742 — 731,724 
Pension and postretirement assets413,107 — — 413,107 
Goodwill62,696 — — 62,696 
Deferred income taxes79,151 83,379 (1,346)161,184 
Lease assets66,166 3,484 — 69,650 
Other long-term assets228,261 39,208 (113,541)153,928 
$4,180,724 $8,230,134 $(270,304)$12,140,554 
LIABILITIES AND SHAREHOLDERS’ EQUITY
Current liabilities:
Accounts payable$323,798 $173,200 $(147,836)$349,162 
Accrued liabilities509,725 144,622 (7,488)646,859 
Short-term deposits, net— 253,309 — 253,309 
Short-term debt— 878,935 — 878,935 
Current portion of long-term debt, net — 1,255,999 — 1,255,999 
833,523 2,706,065 (155,324)3,384,264 
Long-term deposits, net— 194,473 — 194,473 
Long-term debt, net 746,077 4,244,509 — 4,990,586 
Lease liabilities48,433 3,415 — 51,848 
Pension and postretirement liabilities59,772 — — 59,772 
Deferred income taxes30,266 3,248 — 33,514 
Other long-term liabilities150,171 21,725 1,906 173,802 
Commitments and contingencies (Note 15)
Shareholders’ equity2,312,482 1,056,699 (116,886)3,252,295 
$4,180,724 $8,230,134 $(270,304)$12,140,554 
 Year Ended December 31, 2024
 Non-Financial Services Entities Financial Services EntitiesConsolidating AdjustmentsConsolidated
Cash flows from operating activities:
Net income$460,621 $184,309 $(199,755)$445,175 
Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash provided by operating activities:
Depreciation and amortization151,316 9,357 — 160,673 
Amortization of deferred loan origination costs— 70,745 — 70,745 
Amortization of financing origination fees721 13,242 — 13,963 
Provision for long-term employee benefits(54,008)— — (54,008)
Employee benefit plan contributions and payments (5,078)— — (5,078)
Stock compensation expense46,960 2,045 — 49,005 
Net change in wholesale finance receivables related to sales— — 46,884 46,884 
Provision for credit losses— 247,225 — 247,225 
Deferred income taxes(21,136)(4,811)(329)(26,276)
Other, net17,289 25 (244)17,070 
Changes in current assets and liabilities:
Accounts receivable, net
107,088 — (87,310)19,778 
Finance receivables - accrued interest and other— 36 — 36 
Inventories, net
164,609 — — 164,609 
Accounts payable and accrued liabilities
(27,273)(73,795)45,632 (55,436)
Other current assets(110,404)9,818 70,054 (30,532)
270,084 273,887 74,687 618,658 
Net cash provided by operating activities730,705 458,196 (125,068)1,063,833 
Cash flows from investing activities:
Capital expenditures(194,707)(1,856)— (196,563)
Origination of finance receivables— (6,464,892)2,825,613 (3,639,279)
Collections on finance receivables— 6,340,885 (2,900,545)3,440,340 
Other investing activities8,172 — 4,000 12,172 
Net cash used by investing activities(186,535)(125,863)(70,932)(383,330)
 Year Ended December 31, 2024
 Non-Financial Services Entities Financial Services EntitiesConsolidating AdjustmentsConsolidated
Cash flows from financing activities:
Proceeds from issuance of medium-term notes— 495,856 — 495,856 
Repayments of medium-term notes— (660,780)— (660,780)
Proceeds from securitization debt— 1,145,211 — 1,145,211 
Repayments of securitization debt— (1,078,248)— (1,078,248)
Borrowings of asset-backed commercial paper— 469,986 — 469,986 
Repayments of asset-backed commercial paper— (258,077)— (258,077)
Net decrease in unsecured commercial paper
— (237,340)— (237,340)
Net increase in deposits— 102,119 — 102,119 
Dividends paid (91,224)(200,000)200,000 (91,224)
Repurchase of common stock(459,829)— — (459,829)
Other financing activities11 4,000 (4,000)11 
Net cash used by financing activities
(551,042)(217,273)196,000 (572,315)
Effect of exchange rate changes on cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash(14,865)(1,280)— (16,145)
Net (decrease) increase in cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash
$(21,737)$113,780 $— $92,043 
Cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash:
Cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash, beginning of period$1,127,400 $521,411 $— $1,648,811 
Net (decrease) increase in cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash
(21,737)113,780 — 92,043 
Cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash, end of period$1,105,663 $635,191 $— $1,740,854 
 Year Ended December 31, 2023
 Non-Financial Services EntitiesFinancial Services EntitiesConsolidating AdjustmentsConsolidated
Cash flows from operating activities:
Net income$712,909 $181,937 $(199,800)$695,046 
Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash provided by operating activities:
Depreciation and amortization149,187 8,925 — 158,112 
Amortization of deferred loan origination costs— 85,018 — 85,018 
Amortization of financing origination fees709 12,499 — 13,208 
Provision for long-term employee benefits(67,624)— — (67,624)
Employee benefit plan contributions and payments(5,736)— — (5,736)
Stock compensation expense79,311 3,590 — 82,901 
Net change in wholesale finance receivables related to sales— — (387,743)(387,743)
Provision for credit losses— 227,158 — 227,158 
Deferred income taxes(26,720)(3,663)324 (30,059)
Other, net(18,480)(21,033)(200)(39,713)
Changes in current assets and liabilities:
Accounts receivable, net
(42,312)— 30,869 (11,443)
Finance receivables - accrued interest and other— (339)— (339)
Inventories, net
21,257 — — 21,257 
Accounts payable and accrued liabilities
(21,957)67,635 (17,108)28,570 
Other current assets(11,283)(5,482)3,039 (13,726)
56,352 374,308 (370,819)59,841 
Net cash provided by operating activities769,261 556,245 (570,619)754,887 
Cash flows from investing activities:
Capital expenditures(202,325)(5,079)— (207,404)
Origination of finance receivables— (7,284,431)3,410,889 (3,873,542)
Collections on finance receivables— 6,611,092 (3,040,270)3,570,822 
Other investing activities(4,680)— 2,500 (2,180)
Net cash used by investing activities(207,005)(678,418)373,119 (512,304)
 Year Ended December 31, 2023
 Non-Financial Services EntitiesFinancial Services EntitiesConsolidating AdjustmentsConsolidated
Cash flows from financing activities:
Proceeds from issuance of medium-term notes— 1,446,304 — 1,446,304 
Repayments of medium-term notes— (1,056,680)— (1,056,680)
Proceeds from securitization debt— 1,045,547 — 1,045,547 
Repayments of securitization debt— (1,193,526)— (1,193,526)
Borrowings of asset-backed commercial paper— 42,429 — 42,429 
Repayments of asset-backed commercial paper— (237,370)— (237,370)
Net increase in unsecured commercial paper— 107,146 — 107,146 
Net increase in deposits— 129,855 — 129,855 
Dividends paid (96,310)(200,000)200,000 (96,310)
Repurchase of common stock(363,987)— — (363,987)
Other financing activities1,946 2,500 (2,500)1,946 
Net cash (used) provided by financing activities(458,351)86,205 197,500 (174,646)
Effect of exchange rate changes on cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash1,697 — — 1,697 
Net increase (decrease) in cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash
$105,602 $(35,968)$— $69,634 
Cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash:
Cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash, beginning of period$1,021,798 $557,379 $— $1,579,177 
Net increase (decrease) in cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash
105,602 (35,968)— 69,634 
Cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash, end of period$1,127,400 $521,411 $— $1,648,811 
 Year Ended December 31, 2022
 Non-Financial Services EntitiesFinancial Services EntitiesConsolidating AdjustmentsConsolidated
Cash flows from operating activities:
Net income$697,100 $241,712 $(199,598)$739,214 
Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash provided by operating activities:
Depreciation and amortization143,276 8,666 — 151,942 
Amortization of deferred loan origination costs— 94,914 — 94,914 
Amortization of financing origination fees700 14,405 — 15,105 
Provision for long-term employee benefits(21,891)— — (21,891)
Employee benefit plan contributions and payments(14,320)— — (14,320)
Stock compensation expense50,954 3,399 — 54,353 
Net change in wholesale finance receivables related to sales— — (198,623)(198,623)
Provision for credit losses— 145,133 — 145,133 
Deferred income taxes(11,988)(3,925)(23)(15,936)
Other, net(5,745)(6,880)(402)(13,027)
Changes in current assets and liabilities:
Accounts receivable, net
(96,826)— 14,441 (82,385)
Finance receivables - accrued interest and other— 414 — 414 
Inventories, net
(254,170)— — (254,170)
Accounts payable and accrued liabilities
(6,840)27,069 (15,726)4,503 
Other current assets
(54,516)(3,559)1,310 (56,765)
(271,366)279,636 (199,023)(190,753)
Net cash provided by operating activities425,734 521,348 (398,621)548,461 
Cash flows from investing activities:
Capital expenditures(147,272)(4,397)— (151,669)
Origination of finance receivables— (7,960,123)3,401,289 (4,558,834)
Collections on finance receivables— 7,137,669 (3,202,668)3,935,001 
Other investing activities2,491 — — 2,491 
Net cash used by investing activities(144,781)(826,851)198,621 (773,011)
 Year Ended December 31, 2022
 Non-Financial Services EntitiesFinancial Services EntitiesConsolidating AdjustmentsConsolidated
Cash flows from financing activities:
Proceeds from issuance of medium-term notes— 495,785 — 495,785 
Repayments of medium-term notes— (950,000)— (950,000)
Proceeds from securitization debt— 1,826,891 — 1,826,891 
Repayments of securitization debt— (1,442,860)— (1,442,860)
Borrowings of asset-backed commercial paper— 448,255 — 448,255 
Repayments of asset-backed commercial paper— (302,922)— (302,922)
Net increase in unsecured commercial paper— 16,003 — 16,003 
Net increase in deposits— 26,605 — 26,605 
Dividends paid (93,180)(200,000)200,000 (93,180)
Repurchase of common stock(338,627)— — (338,627)
Cash received from business combination
114,068 — — 114,068 
Other financing activities(1,985)— — (1,985)
Net cash (used) provided by financing activities(319,724)(82,243)200,000 (201,967)
Effect of exchange rate changes on cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash(17,636)(1,889)— (19,525)
Net decrease in cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash
$(56,407)$(389,635)$— $(446,042)
Cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash:
Cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash, beginning of period$1,078,205 $947,014 $— $2,025,219 
Net decrease in cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash
(56,407)(389,635)— (446,042)
Cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash, end of period$1,021,798 $557,379 $— $1,579,177 
v3.25.0.1
Subsequent Event
12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2024
Subsequent Events [Abstract]  
Subsequent Event Subsequent Event In February 2025, the Company transferred $179.5 million of U.S. retail motorcycle finance receivables to an SPE which, in turn, issued $155.0 million of debt to the U.S. Conduit Facilities.
v3.25.0.1
Consolidated Valuation and Qualifying Accounts
12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2024
SEC Schedule, 12-09, Valuation and Qualifying Accounts [Abstract]  
Consolidated Valuation and Qualifying Accounts CONSOLIDATED VALUATION AND QUALIFYING ACCOUNTS
Years ended December 31, 2024, 2023 and 2022
(In thousands)
202420232022
Accounts receivable - Allowance for doubtful accounts
Balance, beginning of period$2,082 $2,887 $2,440 
Provision charged to expense1,548 46 679 
Reserve adjustments(96)54 (89)
Write-offs, net of recoveries(180)(905)(143)
Balance, end of period$3,354 $2,082 $2,887 
Finance receivables - Allowance for credit losses
Balance, beginning of period$381,966 $358,711 $339,379 
Provision for credit losses247,225 227,158 145,133 
Charge-offs, net of recoveries(228,008)(203,903)(125,801)
Balance, end of period$401,183 $381,966 $358,711 
Inventories - Allowance for obsolescence(a)
Balance, beginning of period$110,246 $84,587 $62,969 
Provision charged to expense19,138 45,093 29,060 
Reserve adjustments(608)519 (366)
Write-offs, net of recoveries(44,148)(19,953)(7,076)
Balance, end of period$84,628 $110,246 $84,587 
Deferred tax assets - Valuation allowance
Balance, beginning of period$48,516 $40,878 $33,596 
Adjustments10,797 7,638 7,282 
Balance, end of period$59,313 $48,516 $40,878 

(a)Inventory obsolescence reserves deducted from cost determined on first-in, first-out (FIFO) basis, before deductions for last-in, first-out (LIFO) valuation reserves.
v3.25.0.1
Pay vs Performance Disclosure - USD ($)
$ in Thousands
12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2024
Dec. 31, 2023
Dec. 31, 2022
Pay vs Performance Disclosure      
Net Income (Loss) $ 455,357 $ 706,586 $ 741,408
v3.25.0.1
Insider Trading Arrangements
3 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2024
Trading Arrangements, by Individual  
Rule 10b5-1 Arrangement Adopted false
Non-Rule 10b5-1 Arrangement Adopted false
Rule 10b5-1 Arrangement Terminated false
Non-Rule 10b5-1 Arrangement Terminated false
v3.25.0.1
Insider Trading Policies and Procedures
12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2024
Insider Trading Policies and Procedures [Line Items]  
Insider Trading Policies and Procedures Adopted true
v3.25.0.1
Cybersecurity Risk Management and Strategy Disclosure
12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2024
Cybersecurity Risk Management, Strategy, and Governance [Line Items]  
Cybersecurity Risk Management Processes for Assessing, Identifying, and Managing Threats [Text Block]
The Company has implemented policies and procedures that are intended to manage and reduce cybersecurity risks. Material risks from cybersecurity threats are managed across HDMC, HDFS, LiveWire and third-party suppliers and vendors. Cybersecurity risks and threats are monitored by the Company's Corporate Information Security Office and routinely discussed with senior management across the Company. Cybersecurity risks are identified and assessed through third-party assessments, IT security assessments, audits conducted by Internal Audit and risk and compliance reviews. Additionally, as part of the Company’s cybersecurity risk management process, tabletop exercises are conducted at the technical and management levels. During these tabletop exercises, cybersecurity incidents are simulated, aimed at ensuring the Company is prepared in the event of a cybersecurity incident and to help identify areas of improvement for the cybersecurity program.
The Company takes measures to regularly update and continuously improve its cybersecurity program, including conducting independent program assessments, performing penetration testing and scanning the Company’s systems for vulnerabilities using external third-party tools and techniques to test security controls, auditing applicable data policies and monitoring emerging laws and regulations related to information security. The Company also periodically engages third-party consultants to assist in assessing and enhancing its cybersecurity program. The Company has implemented risk-based controls to protect its information, customer information, third-party information, its information systems and its business operations. The Company follows the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) Cybersecurity Framework and has adopted security-control principles based on NIST, other industry-recognized standards and contractual requirements, as required.
With respect to third parties, the Company's cybersecurity program includes a cybersecurity supply chain risk management component aimed at identifying and mitigating risks from vendors, suppliers, and other third-parties. The supply chain risk management program is integrated into the Company’s procurement workflow and includes conducting due
diligence on select suppliers, vendors and other third parties. The cybersecurity risks of the vendor, supplier or other third party are evaluated by the Corporate Information Security Office when assessing the engagement and determining the appropriate oversight of the vendor, supplier or other third party. The Company also contractually requires suppliers, vendors and other third parties with access to its information technology systems, sensitive business data or personal information to implement and maintain appropriate security controls and contractually restricts their ability to use the Company’s data, including personal information, for purposes other than to provide services to the Company, except as required by law. To oversee the risks associated with these service providers, the Company works with suppliers, vendors and other third parties to help ensure that their cybersecurity protocols are appropriate to the risk presented by their access to or use of the Company’s systems and/or data, including notification and coordination concerning incidents occurring on third-party systems that may affect the Company.
The Company's cybersecurity program also includes a cybersecurity training component. All employees are required to complete annual cybersecurity training focused on helping the workforce recognize cyber threats and scams, avoid falling victim to threats and scams, and report potential threats and scams. In addition, periodic cybersecurity awareness messages are posted on the Company portal.
Cybersecurity Risk Management Processes Integrated [Flag] true
Cybersecurity Risk Management Processes Integrated [Text Block] The Company has implemented policies and procedures that are intended to manage and reduce cybersecurity risks. Material risks from cybersecurity threats are managed across HDMC, HDFS, LiveWire and third-party suppliers and vendors. Cybersecurity risks and threats are monitored by the Company's Corporate Information Security Office and routinely discussed with senior management across the Company. Cybersecurity risks are identified and assessed through third-party assessments, IT security assessments, audits conducted by Internal Audit and risk and compliance reviews. Additionally, as part of the Company’s cybersecurity risk management process, tabletop exercises are conducted at the technical and management levels. During these tabletop exercises, cybersecurity incidents are simulated, aimed at ensuring the Company is prepared in the event of a cybersecurity incident and to help identify areas of improvement for the cybersecurity program.
Cybersecurity Risk Management Third Party Engaged [Flag] true
Cybersecurity Risk Third Party Oversight and Identification Processes [Flag] true
Cybersecurity Risk Materially Affected or Reasonably Likely to Materially Affect Registrant [Flag] false
Cybersecurity Risk Board of Directors Oversight [Text Block] The Audit and Finance Committee, consisting entirely of independent directors and on behalf of the Board of Directors, has oversight responsibility for enterprise risk and enterprise risk management systems for the Company, including cybersecurity risks.
Cybersecurity Risk Board Committee or Subcommittee Responsible for Oversight [Text Block] The Audit and Finance Committee, consisting entirely of independent directors and on behalf of the Board of Directors, has oversight responsibility for enterprise risk and enterprise risk management systems for the Company, including cybersecurity risks.
Cybersecurity Risk Process for Informing Board Committee or Subcommittee Responsible for Oversight [Text Block] The Audit and Finance Committee also receives updates on a quarterly basis from senior management, including the Chief Information Security and Privacy Officer (CISO) regarding cybersecurity matters. These updates include cybersecurity risks, mitigation and status of cybersecurity risks, cybersecurity incidents (if any), cybersecurity initiatives and cybersecurity industry news and trends. In the event of a potentially material cybersecurity event, the Presiding Director and the Chair of the Audit and Finance Committee will be notified and briefed. If appropriate, the Audit and Finance Committee and/or full Board of Directors would hold a meeting or meetings to discuss and be briefed on the event.
Cybersecurity Risk Role of Management [Text Block]
The Company’s cybersecurity program is led by the CISO who is responsible for assessing and managing the Company’s data privacy function and information security and technology risks, including cybersecurity. The CISO has over 20 years of cyber industry and compliance experience, serving in a CISO capacity for over 10 of those years. The CISO reports to our Chief Digital and Operations Officer, who has extensive experience in leading information systems management, strategy and operational execution, including information security and incident management, prevention and response.
At the management level, the Company has established a Cyber Incident Review Committee consisting of senior executives including the Chief Legal Officer, Chief Financial Officer, Chief Accounting Officer, Chief Communications Officer, Chief Digital and Operations Officer, Director of Internal Audit and Deputy General Counsel, that meets regularly with the CISO to ensure identified issues are addressed expeditiously and reported to the appropriate regulatory agencies as required. In addition, the CISO escalates issues determined to be significant to the Chief Legal Officer in accordance with the Company's incident response processes.
Cybersecurity Risk Management Positions or Committees Responsible [Flag] true
Cybersecurity Risk Management Positions or Committees Responsible [Text Block]
The Company’s cybersecurity program is led by the CISO who is responsible for assessing and managing the Company’s data privacy function and information security and technology risks, including cybersecurity. The CISO has over 20 years of cyber industry and compliance experience, serving in a CISO capacity for over 10 of those years. The CISO reports to our Chief Digital and Operations Officer, who has extensive experience in leading information systems management, strategy and operational execution, including information security and incident management, prevention and response.
At the management level, the Company has established a Cyber Incident Review Committee consisting of senior executives including the Chief Legal Officer, Chief Financial Officer, Chief Accounting Officer, Chief Communications Officer, Chief Digital and Operations Officer, Director of Internal Audit and Deputy General Counsel, that meets regularly with the CISO to ensure identified issues are addressed expeditiously and reported to the appropriate regulatory agencies as required. In addition, the CISO escalates issues determined to be significant to the Chief Legal Officer in accordance with the Company's incident response processes.
Cybersecurity Risk Management Expertise of Management Responsible [Text Block] The CISO has over 20 years of cyber industry and compliance experience, serving in a CISO capacity for over 10 of those years. The CISO reports to our Chief Digital and Operations Officer, who has extensive experience in leading information systems management, strategy and operational execution, including information security and incident management, prevention and response.
Cybersecurity Risk Process for Informing Management or Committees Responsible [Text Block]
At the management level, the Company has established a Cyber Incident Review Committee consisting of senior executives including the Chief Legal Officer, Chief Financial Officer, Chief Accounting Officer, Chief Communications Officer, Chief Digital and Operations Officer, Director of Internal Audit and Deputy General Counsel, that meets regularly with the CISO to ensure identified issues are addressed expeditiously and reported to the appropriate regulatory agencies as required. In addition, the CISO escalates issues determined to be significant to the Chief Legal Officer in accordance with the Company's incident response processes.
Cybersecurity Risk Management Positions or Committees Responsible Report to Board [Flag] true
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Summary of Significant Accounting Policies (Policies)
12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2024
Organization, Consolidation and Presentation of Financial Statements [Abstract]  
Principles of Consolidation and Basis of Presentation
Principles of Consolidation and Basis of Presentation – All references to the “Company” include Harley-Davidson, Inc. and all of its subsidiaries. The consolidated financial statements include the accounts of Harley-Davidson, Inc., its subsidiaries and certain variable interest entities (VIEs) related to secured financing as the Company is the primary beneficiary. All intercompany accounts and material intercompany transactions have been eliminated.
On September 26, 2022, the Company's electric motorcycle subsidiary completed a merger with AEA-Bridges Impact Corp. (ABIC), a special purpose acquisition company, to create a new publicly traded company, LiveWire Group, Inc. LiveWire Group, Inc. received net proceeds of approximately $294 million, including a $180 million investment from the Company, net of transaction expenses, a $100 million investment from an independent investor, and a $14 million investment from ABIC. The Company has a controlling equity interest in LiveWire Group, Inc. As the controlling shareholder, the Company consolidates LiveWire Group, Inc. results with additional adjustments to recognize non-controlling shareholder interests.
Use of Estimates
Use of Estimates – The preparation of financial statements in conformity with U.S. generally accepted accounting principles (U.S. GAAP) requires the Company's management to make estimates and assumptions that affect the amounts reported in the consolidated financial statements and the accompanying notes. Actual results could differ from those estimates.
Cash and Cash Equivalents
Cash and Cash Equivalents – The Company considers all highly liquid investments with a maturity of 90 days or less when purchased to be cash equivalents.
Accounts Receivable, net Accounts Receivable, net – The Company’s motorcycles and related products are sold to independent dealers outside the U.S. and Canada generally on open account and the resulting receivables are included in Accounts receivable, net on the Consolidated balance sheets. The Company’s evaluation of the allowance for doubtful accounts includes a review to identify non-performing accounts which are evaluated individually. The remaining accounts receivable balances are evaluated in the aggregate based on an aging analysis. The allowance for doubtful accounts is based on factors including past loss experience, the value of collateral, and if applicable, reasonable and supportable economic forecasts. Accounts receivable are written down once management determines that the specific customer does not have the ability to repay the balance in full. The Company’s sales of motorcycles and related products in the U.S. and Canada are financed through HDFS by the purchasing dealers and the related receivables are included in Finance receivables, net on the Consolidated balance sheets.
Inventories, net
Inventories, net – Substantially all inventories located in the U.S. are valued using the last-in, first-out (LIFO) method. Other inventories totaling $395.5 million and $447.5 million at December 31, 2024 and 2023, respectively, are valued at the lower of cost or net realizable value using the first-in, first-out (FIFO) method.
Repossessed Inventory – Repossessed inventory representing recovered collateral on impaired finance receivables is recorded at the lower of cost or net realizable value through a fair value remeasurement. In the period during which the collateral is repossessed, the related finance receivable is adjusted through a change to the allowance for credit losses and reclassified to repossessed inventory, included in Other current assets on the Consolidated balance sheets.
Property, Plant and Equipment, net
Property, Plant and Equipment, net – Property, plant and equipment is recorded at cost, net of accumulated depreciation and amortization. Depreciation is determined using the straight-line method over the estimated useful lives of the assets. The estimated useful lives of each class of property, plant and equipment generally consist of 30 years for buildings, 7 years for building and land improvements, 3 to 10 years for machinery and equipment, and 3 to 7 years for software. Accelerated methods of depreciation are used for income tax purposes.
Goodwill Goodwill – Goodwill represents the excess of acquisition cost over the fair value of the net assets purchased. Goodwill is tested for impairment, based on financial data related to the reporting unit to which it has been assigned, at least annually or whenever events or changes in circumstances indicate that the carrying value may not be recoverable. If the carrying amount of the reporting unit exceeds its fair value, goodwill is considered impaired and an impairment loss is recognized for the amount by which the carrying amount exceeds the fair value, limited to the total goodwill allocated to the reporting unit. During 2024 and 2023, the Company tested its goodwill balances for impairment and no adjustments were recorded to goodwill as a result of those reviews.
Long-lived Assets
Long-lived Assets – The Company periodically evaluates the carrying value of long-lived assets to be held and used when events and circumstances warrant such review. If the carrying value of a long-lived asset is considered impaired, a loss is recognized based on the amount by which the carrying value exceeds the fair value of the long-lived asset for assets to be held and used. The Company also reviews the useful life of its long-lived assets when events and circumstances indicate that the actual useful life may be shorter than originally estimated. In the event that the actual useful life is deemed to be shorter than the original useful life, depreciation is adjusted prospectively so that the remaining book value is depreciated over the revised useful life.
Asset groups classified as held for sale are measured at the lower of carrying amount or fair value less cost to sell, and a loss is recognized for any initial adjustment required to reduce the carrying amount to the fair value less cost to sell in the period the held for sale criteria are met. The fair value less cost to sell is assessed each reporting period that the asset group remains classified as held for sale. Gains or losses not previously recognized resulting from the sale of an asset group will be recognized on the date of sale.
Fair Value Measurements
Fair Value Measurements - The Company assesses the inputs used to measure fair value using a three-tier hierarchy.
Level 1 inputs include quoted prices for identical instruments and are the most observable.
Level 2 inputs include quoted prices for similar assets and observable inputs such as interest rates, foreign currency exchange rates, commodity prices, and yield curves.
Level 3 inputs are not observable in the market and include the Company's judgments about the assumptions market participants would use in pricing the asset or liability.
Research and Development Expenses Research and Development Expenses – Expenditures for research activities relating to product development and improvements are charged against income as incurred and included within Selling, administrative and engineering expense on the Consolidated statements of operations.
Advertising Costs Advertising Costs – The Company expenses the production cost of advertising the first time the advertising takes place within Selling, administrative and engineering expense. Advertising costs relate to the Company’s efforts to promote its products and brands through the use of media and other means.
Shipping and Handling Costs
Shipping and Handling Costs – The Company classifies shipping and handling costs as a component of Motorcycles and related products cost of goods sold.
Accounting Standards Recently Adopted And Accounting Standards Not Yet Adopted
New Accounting Standards
Accounting Standards Recently Adopted
In November 2023, the Financial Accounting Standards Board (FASB) issued Accounting Standards Update (ASU) No. 2023-07, Segment Reporting (Topic 280): Improvements to Reportable Segment Disclosures (ASU 2023-07). ASU 2023-07 is intended to improve reportable segment disclosures, primarily through enhanced disclosures about significant segment expenses. The main provisions of ASU 2023-07 require a public entity to disclose on an annual and interim basis: (i) significant segment expenses provided to the chief operating decision maker, (ii) an amount representing the difference between segment revenue less segment expenses disclosed under the significant segment expense principle and each reported measure of segment profit or loss and a description of its composition, (iii) provide all annual disclosures about a reportable segment's profit or loss and assets currently required under Topic 280 in interim periods, (iv) clarify that if the chief operating decision maker uses more than one measure of a segment's profit or loss in assessing segment performance and deciding how to allocate resources, a public entity may report one or more of those additional measures of segment profit, (v) the title and position of the chief operating decision maker and an explanation of how the chief operating decision maker uses the reported measure of segment profit or loss in assessing segment performance and deciding how to allocate resources, and (vi) all disclosures required by ASU 2023-07 and all existing segment disclosures under Topic 280 for an entity with a single reportable segment. The Company adopted ASU 2023-07 on December 31, 2024 on a retrospective basis. The adoption of ASU 2023-07 is reflected in Note 18 of the Company's consolidated financial statement disclosures.
Accounting Standards Not Yet Adopted
In December 2023, the FASB issued ASU No. 2023-09, Income Taxes (Topic 740): Improvements to Income Tax Disclosures, which is intended to enhance the transparency and decision usefulness of income tax disclosures. The main provisions of ASU 2023-09 require a public entity to disclose on an annual basis (i) specific prescribed categories in the rate reconciliation, (ii) additional information for reconciling items that meet a quantitative threshold, (iii) the amount of income taxes paid, net of refunds received, disaggregated by federal, state, and foreign taxes, (iv) the amount of income taxes paid, net of refunds received, disaggregated by individual jurisdictions in which income taxes paid is equal to greater than 5 percent of total income taxes paid, (v) income or loss from continuing operations before income tax expense or benefit disaggregated between domestic and foreign, and (vi) income tax expense or benefit from continuing operations disaggregated by federal, state, and foreign. ASU 2023-09 also removes certain disclosure requirements related to unrecognized tax benefits and cumulative unrecognized temporary differences. The new guidance is effective for the fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2024. Early adoption is permitted. The Company is still evaluating the impact ASU 2023-09 will have on the Company's consolidated financial statement disclosures.
In November 2024, the FASB issued ASU No. 2024-03, Income Statement - Reporting Comprehensive Income - Expense Disaggregation Disclosures (Subtopic 220-40), which is intended to improve the disclosures about a public business entity's expenses and provide more detailed information about the types of expenses (including purchases of inventory, employee compensation, depreciation, amortization, and depletion) in commonly presented expense captions (such as cost of sales, SG&A, and research and development). The main provisions of ASU 2024-03 require a public entity at each interim and annual reporting period to (i) disclose the amounts of purchases of inventory, employee compensation, depreciation, intangible asset amortization, and depletion included in each relevant expense caption presented on the face of the income statement within continuing operations, (ii) include certain amounts that are already required to be disclosed under current generally accepted accounting principles in the same disclosure as the other disaggregation requirements, (iii) disclose a qualitative description of the amounts remaining in relevant expense captions that are not separately disaggregated quantitatively, and (iv) disclose the total amount of selling expenses and, in annual reporting periods, an entity's definition of selling expenses. In January 2025, the FASB issued ASU No. 2025-01, Income Statement - Reporting Comprehensive Income - Expense Disaggregation Disclosures (Subtopic 220-40) Clarifying the Effective Date, which is intended to clarify the effective date of ASU No. 2024-03. As clarified in ASU 2025-01, the new guidance is effective for annual reporting periods beginning after December 15, 2026, and interim reporting periods within annual reporting periods beginning after December 15, 2027. Early adoption is permitted. The Company is still evaluating the impact ASU 2024-03 will have on the Company's consolidated financial statement disclosures.
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Revenue (Tables)
12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2024
Revenue from Contract with Customer [Abstract]  
Schedule of Disaggregation of Revenue
Disaggregated revenue by major source was as follows for the years ended December 31 (in thousands):
202420232022
HDMC:
Motorcycles$3,137,331 $3,798,977 $3,787,484 
Parts and accessories651,964 698,095 731,645 
Apparel237,270 244,333 271,107 
Licensing22,748 28,599 39,423 
Other72,593 74,590 58,013 
4,121,906 4,844,594 4,887,672 
LiveWire26,358 38,298 46,833 
Motorcycles and related products revenue4,148,264 4,882,892 4,934,505 
HDFS:
Interest income890,836 802,078 693,615 
Other147,702 151,508 127,010 
Financial services revenue1,038,538 953,586 820,625 
$5,186,802 $5,836,478 $5,755,130 
Schedule of Deferred Revenue , included in Accrued liabilities and Other long-term liabilities on the Consolidated balance sheets, were as follows as of December 31 (in thousands):
20242023
Balance, beginning of period$47,091 $44,100 
Balance, end of period$56,753 $47,091 
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Income Taxes (Tables)
12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2024
Income Tax Disclosure [Abstract]  
Schedule of Provision for Income Taxes
Income tax provision (benefit) for the years ended December 31, consists of the following (in thousands): 
202420232022
Current:
Federal$66,505 $125,875 $139,423 
State8,368 22,340 20,367 
Foreign23,366 53,674 48,165 
98,239 201,889 207,955 
Deferred:
Federal(27,938)(18,781)(12,313)
State7,511 (6,209)(7,761)
Foreign(5,849)(5,069)4,138 
(26,276)(30,059)(15,936)
$71,963 $171,830 $192,019 
Schedule of Components of Income Before Taxes
The components of Income before income taxes for the years ended December 31, were as follows (in thousands): 
202420232022
Domestic$369,870 $614,713 $750,793 
Foreign147,268 252,163 180,440 
$517,138 $866,876 $931,233 
Schedule of Provision for Income Tax Rate to Statutory Rate Reconciliation
Income tax provision differs from the amount that would be provided by applying the statutory U.S. corporate income tax rate for the years ended December 31, due to the following items (in thousands): 
202420232022
Provision at statutory rate
$108,599 $182,044 $195,553 
State taxes, net of federal benefit10,003 21,659 19,223 
Foreign rate differential2,196 7,887 3,620 
Foreign derived intangible income(1,744)(8,669)(8,187)
Research and development credit(20,706)(23,130)(18,809)
Unrecognized tax benefits including interest and penalties(2,026)(9,210)(11,793)
Valuation allowance adjustments10,797 7,345 6,714 
State credits(4,526)(8,035)(6,954)
Global intangible low-taxed income2,605 474 1,607 
Return to provision adjustments
(5,421)1,057 (6,318)
Executive compensation limitation 5,404 8,712 4,893 
Other foreign inclusions(13,601)1,563 16,562 
Tax incentives
(16,476)(12,996)(7,202)
Other(3,141)3,129 3,110 
Income tax provision
$71,963 $171,830 $192,019 
Schedule of Principal Components of the Company's Deferred Tax Assets and Liabilities
The principal components of the Company’s deferred income tax assets and liabilities as of December 31, include the following (in thousands):
20242023
Deferred income tax assets:
Accruals not yet tax deductible$144,331 $152,288 
Stock compensation11,779 12,995 
Net operating loss and research & development tax credit carryforwards82,027 68,809 
Amortization of research and experimental costs100,880 78,169 
Other62,889 66,749 
401,906 379,010 
Valuation allowance(59,313)(48,516)
342,593 330,494 
Deferred income tax liabilities:
Depreciation, tax in excess of book(51,107)(57,641)
Pension and postretirement healthcare plan obligations(90,589)(82,682)
Withholding tax(15,915)(29,904)
Other(26,045)(32,597)
(183,656)(202,824)
$158,937 $127,670 
Schedule of Gross Operating Loss Carryforwards
The Company's gross state net operating loss carryforwards were as follows at December 31 (in thousands):
Year of Expiration20242023
2031$238,682 $238,682 
203212 12 
203346 46 
2034108 108 
20351,085 1,085 
203660 60 
2037187 187 
2038824 824 
203911,285 11,285 
204034,354 34,354 
20412,135 2,135 
2042347 347 
Indefinite7,280 7,280 
$296,405 $296,405 
Schedule of Changes in Gross Liability for Unrecognized Tax Benefits Excluding Interest and Penalties
The Company recognizes interest and penalties related to unrecognized tax benefits in Income tax provision (benefit). Changes in the Company’s gross liability for unrecognized tax benefits, excluding interest and penalties, were as follows (in thousands): 
20242023
Unrecognized tax benefits, beginning of period$18,214 $32,029 
Increase in unrecognized tax benefits for tax positions taken in a prior period3,818 3,159 
Decrease in unrecognized tax benefits for tax positions taken in a prior period(3,773)(10,444)
Increase in unrecognized tax benefits for tax positions taken in the current period2,473 870 
Statute lapses(3,800)— 
Settlements with taxing authorities(753)(7,400)
Unrecognized tax benefits, end of period$16,179 $18,214 
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Capital Stock and Earnings Per Share (Tables)
12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2024
Earnings Per Share [Abstract]  
Schedule of Common Shares Share information regarding the Company's common stock at December 31, was as follows:
20242023
Common stock shares:
Authorized800,000,000 800,000,000 
Issued171,982,732 171,218,640 
Outstanding124,278,925 136,312,009 
Treasury stock shares47,703,807 34,906,631 
Schedule of Reconciliation of Earnings Per Share Basic and Diluted
Earnings Per Share – The computation of basic and diluted earnings per share for the years ended December 31, was as follows (in thousands except per share amounts):
202420232022
Net income attributable to Harley-Davidson, Inc.$455,357 $706,586 $741,408 
Basic weighted-average shares outstanding131,447 142,378 148,012 
Effect of dilutive securities – employee stock compensation plan841 2,725 1,339 
Diluted weighted-average shares outstanding132,288 145,103 149,351 
Earnings per share:
Basic$3.46 $4.96 $5.01 
Diluted$3.44 $4.87 $4.96 
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Additional Balance Sheet and Cash Flow Information (Tables)
12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2024
Organization, Consolidation and Presentation of Financial Statements [Abstract]  
Schedule of Marketable Securities
Investments in marketable securities consisted of the following at December 31 (in thousands): 
20242023
Mutual funds$32,070 $34,079 
Schedule of Inventories, Net
Inventories, net consisted of the following as of December 31 (in thousands):
20242023
Raw materials and work in process$353,819 $389,221 
Motorcycle finished goods411,442 514,964 
Parts and accessories and apparel110,591 150,844 
Inventory at lower of FIFO cost or net realizable value875,852 1,055,029 
Excess of FIFO over LIFO cost(130,059)(125,078)
$745,793 $929,951 
Schedule of Property, Plant and Equipment, at Cost
Property, plant and equipment, net consisted of the following as of December 31 (in thousands):
20242023
Land and related improvements$68,140 $66,939 
Buildings and related improvements450,890 431,215 
Machinery and equipment1,503,514 1,491,448 
Software627,161 722,213 
Construction in progress246,933 243,010 
2,896,638 2,954,825 
Accumulated depreciation(2,139,566)(2,223,101)
$757,072 $731,724 
Schedule of Accrued Liabilities
Accrued liabilities consisted of the following as of December 31 (in thousands):
20242023
Interest$85,919 $84,313 
Sales incentive programs80,305 116,167 
Payroll, employee benefits and related expenses66,238 101,955 
Warranty and recalls46,260 41,375 
Contract liability
23,083 23,357 
Tax-related accruals20,029 38,219 
Leases18,658 18,685 
Fair value of derivative financial instruments311 12,806 
Other253,157 209,982 
$593,960 $646,859 
Schedule of Time Deposit Maturities
Future maturities of the Company's certificates of deposit as of December 31, 2024 were as follows (in thousands):
2025$173,737 
2026243,489 
2027
119,263 
2028
— 
2029
15,200 
Future maturities551,689 
Unamortized fees(1,103)
$550,586 
Schedule of Reconciliation of Net Cash Provided by Operating Activities
Operating Cash Flow – The reconciliation of Net income to Net cash provided by operating activities for the years ended December 31, was as follows (in thousands):
202420232022
Cash flows from operating activities:
Net income $445,175 $695,046 $739,214 
Adjustments to reconcile Net income to Net cash provided by operating activities:
Depreciation and amortization160,673 158,112 151,942 
Amortization of deferred loan origination costs70,745 85,018 94,914 
Amortization of financing origination fees13,963 13,208 15,105 
Provision for long-term employee benefits(54,008)(67,624)(21,891)
Employee benefit plan contributions and payments(5,078)(5,736)(14,320)
Stock compensation expense49,005 82,901 54,353 
Net change in wholesale finance receivables related to sales46,884 (387,743)(198,623)
Provision for credit losses247,225 227,158 145,133 
Deferred income taxes(26,276)(30,059)(15,936)
Other, net17,070 (39,713)(13,027)
Changes in current assets and liabilities:
Accounts receivable, net19,778 (11,443)(82,385)
Finance receivables – accrued interest and other36 (339)414 
Inventories, net164,609 21,257 (254,170)
Accounts payable and accrued liabilities(55,436)28,570 4,503 
Other current assets(30,532)(13,726)(56,765)
618,658 59,841 (190,753)
Net cash provided by operating activities$1,063,833 $754,887 $548,461 
Cash paid during the years ended December 31, for interest and income taxes was as follows (in thousands):
202420232022
Interest$358,996 $290,467 $231,651 
Income taxes$111,117 $237,658 $244,374 
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Finance Receivables (Tables)
12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2024
Receivables [Abstract]  
Schedule of Finance Receivables
Finance receivables, net at December 31, were as follows (in thousands): 
20242023
Retail finance receivables:
United States$6,548,550 $6,657,998 
Canada132,556 160,701 
6,681,106 6,818,699 
Wholesale finance receivables:
United States952,301 1,016,815 
Canada56,070 44,717 
1,008,371 1,061,532 
7,689,477 7,880,231 
Allowance for credit losses(401,183)(381,966)
$7,288,294 $7,498,265 
Schedule of Contractual Maturities of Finance Receivables As of December 31, 2024, contractual maturities of total finance receivables were as follows (in thousands):
United StatesCanadaTotal
2025$2,019,862 $83,878 $2,103,740 
20261,235,417 29,648 1,265,065 
20271,412,167 32,672 1,444,839 
20281,552,946 36,006 1,588,952 
2029886,588 6,422 893,010 
Thereafter393,871 — 393,871 
$7,500,851 $188,626 $7,689,477 
Schedule of Changes in the Allowance for Finance Credit Losses on Finance Receivables
The allowance for credit losses on finance receivables is comprised of individual components relating to wholesale and retail finance receivables. Changes in the allowance for credit losses on finance receivables by portfolio for the year ended December 31, were as follows (in thousands): 
 2024
RetailWholesaleTotal
Balance, beginning of period$367,037 $14,929 $381,966 
Provision for credit losses237,882 9,343 247,225 
Charge-offs(290,006)(1,462)(291,468)
Recoveries63,460 — 63,460 
Balance, end of period$378,373 $22,810 $401,183 
 2023
RetailWholesaleTotal
Balance, beginning of period$345,275 $13,436 $358,711 
Provision for credit losses225,665 1,493 227,158 
Charge-offs(263,915)— (263,915)
Recoveries60,012 — 60,012 
Balance, end of period$367,037 $14,929 $381,966 
 2022
RetailWholesaleTotal
Balance, beginning of period$326,320 $13,059 $339,379 
Provision for credit losses144,756 377 145,133 
Charge-offs(176,718)— (176,718)
Recoveries50,917 — 50,917 
Balance, end of period$345,275 $13,436 $358,711 
Schedule of Financing Receivable Credit Quality Indicators
The amortized cost of the Company's U.S. and Canadian retail finance receivables by vintage and credit quality indicator was as follows (in thousands):
December 31, 2024
20242023202220212020
2019 & Prior
Total
U.S. Retail:
Super prime$1,040,491 $694,941 $449,697 $206,974 $67,668 $28,606 $2,488,377 
Prime1,042,910 821,719 659,000 363,507 141,495 82,771 3,111,402 
Sub-prime318,689 224,656 180,048 119,457 58,297 47,624 948,771 
2,402,090 1,741,316 1,288,745 689,938 267,460 159,001 6,548,550 
Canadian Retail:
Super prime36,011 29,098 17,468 8,330 3,179 1,096 95,182 
Prime9,111 8,687 6,724 4,033 2,212 1,524 32,291 
Sub-prime1,701 1,229 972 435 462 284 5,083 
46,823 39,014 25,164 12,798 5,853 2,904 132,556 
$2,448,913 $1,780,330 $1,313,909 $702,736 $273,313 $161,905 $6,681,106 
Gross charge-offs for the year ended December 31, 2024:
US Retail$18,322 $92,489 $90,023 $47,678 $19,628 $17,143 $285,283 
Canadian Retail241 1,474 1,398 755 391 464 4,723 
$18,563 $93,963 $91,421 $48,433 $20,019 $17,607 $290,006 
December 31, 2023
20232022202120202019
2018 & Prior
Total
U.S. Retail:
Super prime$1,066,321 $729,339 $376,474 $151,004 $70,627 $27,013 $2,420,778 
Prime1,173,463 993,417 584,305 259,995 139,011 78,880 3,229,071 
Sub-prime333,099 275,964 189,688 101,437 63,393 44,568 1,008,149 
2,572,883 1,998,720 1,150,467 512,436 273,031 150,461 6,657,998 
Canadian Retail:
Super prime48,705 31,733 17,744 9,241 4,521 1,524 113,468 
Prime13,764 11,434 7,336 4,390 2,728 1,838 41,490 
Sub-prime1,846 1,546 739 817 525 270 5,743 
64,315 44,713 25,819 14,448 7,774 3,632 160,701 
$2,637,198 $2,043,433 $1,176,286 $526,884 $280,805 $154,093 $6,818,699 
Gross charge-offs for the year ended December 31, 2023:
US Retail$20,047 $102,387 $74,212 $30,896 $18,088 $14,655 $260,285 
Canadian Retail527 1,004 866 472 278 483 3,630 
$20,574 $103,391 $75,078 $31,368 $18,366 $15,138 $263,915 
The amortized cost of wholesale finance receivables, by vintage and credit quality indicator, was as follows (in thousands):
December 31, 2024
20242023202220212020
2019 & Prior
Total
Non-Performing$6,430 $4,702 $129 $— $— $$11,263 
Doubtful25,827 3,869 139 — — 8,196 38,031 
Substandard14,470 2,928 — — — — 17,398 
Special Mention3,162 362 19 — — — 3,543 
Medium Risk1,471 271 — — — — 1,742 
Low Risk808,771 83,611 38,815 1,702 3,358 137 936,394 
$860,131 $95,743 $39,102 $1,702 $3,358 $8,335 $1,008,371 
Gross charge-offs for the year ended December 31, 2024:
Wholesale
$709 $710 $42 $— $— $$1,462 
December 31, 2023
20232022202120202019
2018 & Prior
Total
Non-Performing$— $— $— $— $— $— $— 
Doubtful— — — — — — — 
Substandard10,934 258 — — — 11,197 
Special Mention641 30 — — — — 671 
Medium Risk2,905 — — — — — 2,905 
Low Risk961,519 66,757 5,107 4,962 7,786 628 1,046,759 
$975,999 $67,045 $5,107 $4,962 $7,791 $628 $1,061,532 
Schedule of Past Due Financing Receivables
The aging analysis of finance receivables at December 31, was as follows (in thousands): 
 2024
 Current31-60 Days
Past Due
61-90 Days
Past Due
Greater than
90 Days
Past Due
Total
Past Due
Total
Finance
Receivables
Retail finance receivables$6,368,447 $178,752 $69,257 $64,650 $312,659 $6,681,106 
Wholesale finance receivables1,002,584 3,463 718 1,606 5,787 1,008,371 
$7,371,031 $182,215 $69,975 $66,256 $318,446 $7,689,477 
 2023
 Current31-60 Days
Past Due
61-90 Days
Past Due
Greater than
90 Days
Past Due
Total
Past Due
Total
Finance
Receivables
Retail finance receivables$6,516,342 $168,027 $67,033 $67,297 $302,357 $6,818,699 
Wholesale finance receivables1,060,561 763 25 183 971 1,061,532 
$7,576,903 $168,790 $67,058 $67,480 $303,328 $7,880,231 
Retail and wholesale finance receivables, excluding non-accrual status finance receivables, that were contractually past due 90 days or more at December 31, was as follows (in thousands): 
20242023
United States$63,702 $66,119 
Canada2,028 1,361 
$65,730 $67,480 
Schedule of Wholesale Finance Receivables on Non-accrual Status
Additional information related to the wholesale finance receivables on non-accrual status was as follows (in thousands):
Amortized Cost Amortized CostInterest Income
January 1, 2024
December 31, 2024
Recognized
Wholesale:
No related allowance recorded$— $7,510 $795 
Related allowance recorded— 3,753 416 
$— $11,263 $1,211 
v3.25.0.1
Goodwill and Intangible Assets (Tables)
12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2024
Goodwill and Intangible Assets Disclosure [Abstract]  
Schedule of Goodwill
Changes in the carrying amount of goodwill in the HDMC and LiveWire segments for the years ended December 31, was as follows (in thousands): 
2024
HDMCLiveWireTotal
Balance, beginning of period$54,369 $8,327 $62,696 
Currency translation(1,041)— (1,041)
Balance, end of period$53,328 $8,327 $61,655 

2023
HDMCLiveWireTotal
Balance, beginning of period$53,763 $8,327 $62,090 
Currency translation606 — 606 
Balance, end of period$54,369 $8,327 $62,696 
Schedule of Finite-Lived Intangible Assets Other than Goodwill Intangible assets at December 31, were as
follows (in thousands):
20242023
Gross carrying amount$11,889 $12,475 
Accumulated amortization(6,315)(5,447)
$5,574 $7,028 
Schedule of Finite-Lived Intangible Assets, Future Amortization Expense Future amortization of the Company's intangible assets as of December 31, 2024 is as follows (in thousands):
2025$1,084 
20261,003 
2027600 
2028600 
2029410 
Thereafter1,877 
$5,574 
v3.25.0.1
Derivative Financial Instruments and Hedging Activities (Tables)
12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2024
Derivative Instruments and Hedging Activities Disclosure [Abstract]  
Schedule of Derivative Instrument Fair Value
The notional and fair values of the Company's derivative financial instruments under ASC Topic 815, at December 31, were as follows (in thousands):
Derivative Financial Instruments
Designated as Cash Flow Hedging Instruments
 20242023
Notional
Value
Assets(a)
Liabilities(b)
Notional
Value
Assets(a)
Liabilities(b)
Foreign currency contracts$455,322 $19,778 $148 $540,088 $3,529 $9,194 
Commodity contracts663 59 — 642 — 134 
Cross-currency swaps759,780 — 34,709 1,420,560 15,080 3,160 
$1,215,765 $19,837 $34,857 $1,961,290 $18,609 $12,488 
Derivative Financial Instruments
Not Designated as Hedging Instruments
 20242023
Notional
Value
Assets(c)
Liabilities(b)
Notional
Value
Assets(c)
Liabilities(b)
Commodity contracts$3,489 $— $163 $5,637 $— $318 
Interest rate caps272,997 — 617,859 464 — 
$276,486 $$163 $623,496 $464 $318 
(a)Includes $15.1 million of cross-currency swaps recorded in Other long-term assets as of December 31, 2023, with all remaining amounts recorded in Other current assets.
(b)Includes $34.7 million of cross-currency swaps recorded in Other long-term liabilities as of December 31, 2024, with all remaining amounts recorded in Accrued liabilities.
(c)Includes $0.5 million of interest rate caps recorded in Other Long-term assets as of December 31, 2023, with all remaining amounts recorded in Other current assets.
Schedule of Gain/(Loss) on Derivative Cash Flow Hedges Reclassified From AOCI Into Income The amount of gains and losses related to derivative financial instruments designated as cash flow hedges for the years ended December 31, were as follows (in thousands):
 
 Gain/(Loss)
Recognized in OCI
Gain/(Loss)
Reclassified from AOCL into Income
202420232022202420232022
Foreign currency contracts$39,985 $1,859 $26,093 $18,818 $1,301 $46,077 
Commodity contracts(147)(654)312 (339)(930)703 
Cross-currency swaps(46,629)48,019 (71,172)(46,966)43,812 (79,952)
Treasury rate lock contracts(4,293)1,139 — (367)(53)(426)
Swap rate lock contracts
— (1,780)— (594)(452)— 
$(11,084)$48,583 $(44,767)$(29,448)$43,678 $(33,598)
The location and amount of gains and losses recognized in income related to derivative financial instruments designated as cash flow hedges for the years ended December 31, were as follows (in thousands):
 Motorcycles and related products
cost of goods sold
Selling, administrative &
engineering expense
Interest expenseFinancial services interest expense
2024
Line item on the Consolidated statements of operations in which the effects of cash flow hedges are recorded$3,005,940 $1,145,244 $30,748 $371,766 
Gain/(loss) reclassified from AOCL into income:
Foreign currency contracts$18,818 $— $— $— 
Commodity contracts$(339)$— $— $— 
Cross-currency swaps$— $(46,966)$— $— 
Treasury rate lock contracts$— $— $(272)$(95)
Swap rate lock contracts
$— $— $— $(594)
2023
Line item on the Consolidated statements of operations in which the effects of cash flow hedges are recorded$3,322,306 $1,175,550 $30,787 $332,380 
Gain/(loss) reclassified from AOCL into income:
Foreign currency contracts$1,301 $— $— $— 
Commodity contracts$(930)$— $— $— 
Cross-currency swaps$— $43,812 $— $— 
Treasury rate lock contracts$— $— $(363)$310 
Swap rate lock contracts
$— $— $— $(452)
2022
Line item on the Consolidated statements of operations in which the effects of cash flow hedges are recorded$3,403,728 $1,079,338 $31,235 $217,653 
Gain/(loss) reclassified from AOCL into income:
Foreign currency contracts$46,077 $— $— $— 
Commodity contracts$703 $— $— $— 
Cross-currency swaps$— $(79,952)$— $— 
Treasury rate lock contracts$— $— $(363)$(63)
Schedule of Other Derivatives Not Designated as Hedging Instruments, Statements of Financial Performance and Financial Position, Location
The amount of gains and losses recognized in income related to derivative financial instruments not designated as hedging instruments as of December 31 were as follows (in thousands). Gains and losses on foreign currency contracts and commodity contracts were recorded in Motorcycles and related products cost of goods sold. Gains and losses on interest rate caps were recorded in Selling, administrative & engineering expense.
 Amount of Gain/(Loss)
Recognized in Income
202420232022
Foreign currency contracts$(342)$125 $7,730 
Commodity contracts(507)(1,426)1,264 
Interest rate caps(462)(1,908)530 
$(1,311)$(3,209)$9,524 
v3.25.0.1
Leases (Tables)
12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2024
Leases [Abstract]  
Schedule of Balance Sheet Information Related to Leases
Balance sheet information related to the Company's leases at December 31, was as follows (in thousands):
20242023
Lease assets$63,853 $69,650 
Accrued liabilities$18,658 $18,685 
Lease liabilities47,420 51,848 
$66,078 $70,533 
Schedule of Future Maturities of Lease Liabilities
Future maturities of the Company's operating lease liabilities as of December 31, 2024 were as follows (in thousands):
2025$21,267 
202616,406 
20279,807 
20287,957 
20297,124 
Thereafter29,472 
Future lease payments92,033 
Present value discount(25,955)
Lease liabilities$66,078 
Schedule of Other Lease Information
Other lease information surrounding the Company's operating leases as of December 31, was as follows (dollars in thousands):
20242023
Cash outflows for amounts included in the measurement of lease liabilities$24,661$20,622
ROU assets obtained in exchange for lease obligations, net of modifications$15,558$45,703
Weighted-average remaining lease term (in years)7.884.70
Weighted-average discount rate5.6 %5.0 %
v3.25.0.1
Debt (Tables)
12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2024
Debt Disclosure [Abstract]  
Schedule of Debt With Contractual Term Less Than One Year
Debt with a contractual term less than 12 months is generally classified as short-term and consisted of the following at December 31 (in thousands):
20242023
Unsecured commercial paper$640,204 $878,935 
Schedule of Debt With a Contractual Term Greater Than One Year
Debt with a contractual term greater than 12 months is generally classified as long-term and consisted of the following at December 31 (in thousands):
20242023
Secured debt:
Asset-backed Canadian commercial paper conduit facility$77,381 $70,742 
Asset-backed U.S. commercial paper conduit facility431,846 233,258 
Asset-backed securitization debt1,956,383 1,884,629 
Unamortized discounts and debt issuance costs(6,245)(7,261)
2,459,365 2,181,368 
20242023
Unsecured notes (at par value):
Medium-term notes:
Due in 2024, issued November 2019(a)
3.14 %— 662,238 
Due in 2025, issued June 20203.35 %700,000 700,000 
Due in 2026, issued April 2023(b)
6.36 %727,104 772,610 
Due in 2027, issued February 20223.05 %500,000 500,000 
Due in 2028, issued March 20236.50 %700,000 700,000 
Due in 2029, issued June 20245.95 %500,000 — 
Unamortized discounts and debt issuance costs(13,091)(15,710)
3,114,013 3,319,138 
Senior notes:
Due in 2025, issued July 2015
3.50%
450,000 450,000 
Due in 2045, issued July 2015
4.625%
300,000 300,000 
Unamortized discounts and debt issuance costs(3,200)(3,921)
746,800 746,079 
3,860,813 4,065,217 
Long-term debt6,320,178 6,246,585 
Current portion of long-term debt, net(1,851,513)(1,255,999)
Long-term debt, net$4,468,665 $4,990,586 
(a)€600.0 million par value remeasured to U.S. dollar at December 31, 2023.
(b)€700.0 million par value remeasured to U.S. dollar at December 31, 2024 and 2023, respectively.
At December 31, 2024, the Consolidated balance sheets included outstanding balances related to the following secured notes with the related maturity dates and interest rates (in thousands):
Issue DatePrincipal Amount
at Date of Issuance
Weighted-Average Rate
at Date of Issuance
Contractual Maturity Date
at Date of Issuance
September 2024$600,0004.52%
October 2025 - April 2032
May 2024$550,0005.48%
May 2025 - December 2031
September 2023$500,0005.79%October 2024 - April 2031
February 2023$550,0005.10%March 2024 - June 2030
June 2022$1,286,2622.45%April 2028
April 2022$550,0002.40%April 2023 - January 2030
August 2021$575,0000.42%August 2022 - May 2029
February 2021$600,0000.30%February 2022 - September 2028
Schedule of Maturities of Long-term Debt
Future principal payments of the Company's debt obligations as of December 31, 2024 were as follows (in thousands): 
2025$2,484,712 
20261,411,448 
20271,063,280 
20281,112,258 
2029611,220 
Thereafter300,000 
Future principal payments$6,982,918 
Unamortized discounts and debt issuances costs(22,536)
$6,960,382 
v3.25.0.1
Asset-Backed Financing (Tables)
12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2024
Transfers and Servicing [Abstract]  
Schedule of Assets and Liabilities of Variable Interest Entities
The assets and liabilities related to the on-balance sheet asset-backed financings included in the Consolidated balance sheets at December 31, were as follows (in thousands):
2024
Finance receivablesAllowance for credit lossesRestricted cashOther assetsTotal assetsAsset-backed debt
On-balance sheet assets and liabilities:
Consolidated VIEs:
Asset-backed securitizations$2,470,147 $(140,632)$118,310 $5,260 $2,453,085 $1,950,138 
Asset-backed U.S. commercial paper conduit facility490,766 (27,890)28,201 2,104 493,181 431,846 
Unconsolidated VIEs:
Asset-backed Canadian commercial paper conduit facility90,122 (4,215)4,735 234 90,876 77,381 
$3,051,035 $(172,737)$151,246 $7,598 $3,037,142 $2,459,365 
2023
Finance receivablesAllowance for credit lossesRestricted cashOther assetsTotal assetsAsset-backed debt
On-balance sheet assets and liabilities:
Consolidated VIEs:
Asset-backed securitizations$2,348,817 $(126,882)$94,137 $6,719 $2,322,791 $1,877,368 
Asset-backed U.S. commercial paper conduit facility259,441 (14,001)16,443 2,066 263,949 233,258 
Unconsolidated VIEs:
Asset-backed Canadian commercial paper conduit facility81,916 (3,667)4,425 211 82,885 70,742 
$2,690,174 $(144,550)$115,005 $8,996 $2,669,625 $2,181,368 
Schedule of Secured Notes With Related Maturity
Debt with a contractual term greater than 12 months is generally classified as long-term and consisted of the following at December 31 (in thousands):
20242023
Secured debt:
Asset-backed Canadian commercial paper conduit facility$77,381 $70,742 
Asset-backed U.S. commercial paper conduit facility431,846 233,258 
Asset-backed securitization debt1,956,383 1,884,629 
Unamortized discounts and debt issuance costs(6,245)(7,261)
2,459,365 2,181,368 
20242023
Unsecured notes (at par value):
Medium-term notes:
Due in 2024, issued November 2019(a)
3.14 %— 662,238 
Due in 2025, issued June 20203.35 %700,000 700,000 
Due in 2026, issued April 2023(b)
6.36 %727,104 772,610 
Due in 2027, issued February 20223.05 %500,000 500,000 
Due in 2028, issued March 20236.50 %700,000 700,000 
Due in 2029, issued June 20245.95 %500,000 — 
Unamortized discounts and debt issuance costs(13,091)(15,710)
3,114,013 3,319,138 
Senior notes:
Due in 2025, issued July 2015
3.50%
450,000 450,000 
Due in 2045, issued July 2015
4.625%
300,000 300,000 
Unamortized discounts and debt issuance costs(3,200)(3,921)
746,800 746,079 
3,860,813 4,065,217 
Long-term debt6,320,178 6,246,585 
Current portion of long-term debt, net(1,851,513)(1,255,999)
Long-term debt, net$4,468,665 $4,990,586 
(a)€600.0 million par value remeasured to U.S. dollar at December 31, 2023.
(b)€700.0 million par value remeasured to U.S. dollar at December 31, 2024 and 2023, respectively.
At December 31, 2024, the Consolidated balance sheets included outstanding balances related to the following secured notes with the related maturity dates and interest rates (in thousands):
Issue DatePrincipal Amount
at Date of Issuance
Weighted-Average Rate
at Date of Issuance
Contractual Maturity Date
at Date of Issuance
September 2024$600,0004.52%
October 2025 - April 2032
May 2024$550,0005.48%
May 2025 - December 2031
September 2023$500,0005.79%October 2024 - April 2031
February 2023$550,0005.10%March 2024 - June 2030
June 2022$1,286,2622.45%April 2028
April 2022$550,0002.40%April 2023 - January 2030
August 2021$575,0000.42%August 2022 - May 2029
February 2021$600,0000.30%February 2022 - September 2028
v3.25.0.1
Fair Value (Tables)
12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2024
Fair Value Disclosures [Abstract]  
Schedule of Assets and Liabilities Measured at Fair Value on a Recurring Basis
Recurring Fair Value Measurements The Company’s assets and liabilities measured at fair value on a recurring basis as of December 31, were as follows (in thousands):
2024
BalanceLevel 1Level 2
Assets:
Cash equivalents$1,275,561 $1,000,933 $274,628 
Marketable securities32,070 32,070 — 
Derivative financial instruments19,839 — 19,839 
$1,327,470 $1,033,003 $294,467 
Liabilities:
Derivative financial instruments$35,020 $— $35,020 
LiveWire warrants1,549 1,013 536 
$36,569 $1,013 $35,556 
2023
BalanceLevel 1Level 2
Assets:
Cash equivalents$1,067,755 $898,000 $169,755 
Marketable securities34,079 34,079 — 
Derivative financial instruments19,073 — 19,073 
$1,120,907 $932,079 $188,828 
Liabilities:
Derivative financial instruments$12,806 $— $12,806 
LiveWire warrants12,319 8,059 4,260 
$25,125 $8,059 $17,066 
Schedule of the Fair Value and Carrying Value of the Company's Financial Instruments The fair value and carrying value of the Company’s remaining financial instruments that are measured at cost or amortized cost at December 31, were as follows (in thousands):
 20242023
 Fair ValueCarrying ValueFair ValueCarrying Value
Assets:
Finance receivables, net$7,342,319 $7,288,294 $7,500,263 $7,498,265 
Liabilities:
Deposits, net$555,902 $550,586 $460,766 $447,782 
Debt:
Unsecured commercial paper$640,204 $640,204 $878,935 $878,935 
Asset-backed U.S. commercial paper conduit facilities$431,846 $431,846 $233,258 $233,258 
Asset-backed Canadian commercial paper conduit facility$77,381 $77,381 $70,742 $70,742 
Asset-backed securitization debt$1,955,006 $1,950,138 $1,872,215 $1,877,368 
Medium-term notes$3,127,710 $3,114,013 $3,308,952 $3,319,138 
Senior notes$683,624 $746,800 $674,787 $746,079 
v3.25.0.1
Product Warranty and Recall Campaigns (Tables)
12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2024
Guarantees and Product Warranties [Abstract]  
Schedule of Warranty and Recall Liability Changes in the Company’s warranty and recall liability were as follows as of December 31 (in thousands):
202420232022
Balance, beginning of period$64,144 $75,960 $61,621 
Warranties issued during the period47,388 45,374 39,466 
Settlements made during the period(63,645)(67,084)(38,173)
Recalls and changes to pre-existing warranty liabilities23,704 9,894 13,046 
Balance, end of period$71,591 $64,144 $75,960 
v3.25.0.1
Employee Benefit Plans and Other Postretirement Benefits (Tables)
12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2024
Retirement Benefits [Abstract]  
Schedule of obligation and funded status
The changes in the benefit obligation, fair value of plan assets and the funded status of the Company’s pension and SERPA plans and the postretirement healthcare plans as of the Company’s measurement dates of December 31, were as follows (in thousands):
 Pension and SERPA BenefitsPostretirement Healthcare Benefits
 2024202320242023
Change in benefit obligation:
Benefit obligation, beginning of period$1,568,277 $1,553,912 $206,506 $210,811 
Service cost4,698 5,174 2,892 3,184 
 Pension and SERPA BenefitsPostretirement Healthcare Benefits
 2024202320242023
Interest cost80,478 81,911 10,775 11,089 
Actuarial loss / (gains)
(41,748)35,608 (15,269)(18,350)
Plan participant contributions— — 564 1,790 
Special early retirement benefits1,722 — — — 
Plan amendments
5,601 — — 12,959 
Benefits paid(112,281)(106,493)(13,721)(14,977)
Settlements
— (1,835)— — 
Benefit obligation, end of period1,506,747 1,568,277 191,747 206,506 
Change in plan assets:
Fair value of plan assets, beginning of period1,901,824 1,809,543 225,167 205,803 
Return on plan assets49,572 198,212 28,067 29,211 
Plan participant contributions— — 564 1,790 
Benefits paid(111,617)(105,931)(9,308)(11,637)
Fair value of plan assets, end of period1,839,779 1,901,824 244,490 225,167 
Funded status of the plan$333,032 $333,547 $52,743 $18,661 
Funded status as recognized on the Consolidated balance sheets:
Pension and postretirement assets$342,569 $343,619 $98,256 $69,489 
Accrued liabilities(1,176)(1,129)— — 
Pension and postretirement liabilities(8,361)(8,943)(45,513)(50,828)
$333,032 $333,547 $52,743 $18,661 
Amounts included in Accumulated other comprehensive loss, net of tax:
Prior service credits$6,597 $2,886 $8,087 $8,542 
Actuarial losses (gains)310,065 277,825 (75,603)(59,631)
$316,662 $280,711 $(67,516)$(51,089)
Schedule of amounts recognized in balance sheet
The changes in the benefit obligation, fair value of plan assets and the funded status of the Company’s pension and SERPA plans and the postretirement healthcare plans as of the Company’s measurement dates of December 31, were as follows (in thousands):
 Pension and SERPA BenefitsPostretirement Healthcare Benefits
 2024202320242023
Change in benefit obligation:
Benefit obligation, beginning of period$1,568,277 $1,553,912 $206,506 $210,811 
Service cost4,698 5,174 2,892 3,184 
 Pension and SERPA BenefitsPostretirement Healthcare Benefits
 2024202320242023
Interest cost80,478 81,911 10,775 11,089 
Actuarial loss / (gains)
(41,748)35,608 (15,269)(18,350)
Plan participant contributions— — 564 1,790 
Special early retirement benefits1,722 — — — 
Plan amendments
5,601 — — 12,959 
Benefits paid(112,281)(106,493)(13,721)(14,977)
Settlements
— (1,835)— — 
Benefit obligation, end of period1,506,747 1,568,277 191,747 206,506 
Change in plan assets:
Fair value of plan assets, beginning of period1,901,824 1,809,543 225,167 205,803 
Return on plan assets49,572 198,212 28,067 29,211 
Plan participant contributions— — 564 1,790 
Benefits paid(111,617)(105,931)(9,308)(11,637)
Fair value of plan assets, end of period1,839,779 1,901,824 244,490 225,167 
Funded status of the plan$333,032 $333,547 $52,743 $18,661 
Funded status as recognized on the Consolidated balance sheets:
Pension and postretirement assets$342,569 $343,619 $98,256 $69,489 
Accrued liabilities(1,176)(1,129)— — 
Pension and postretirement liabilities(8,361)(8,943)(45,513)(50,828)
$333,032 $333,547 $52,743 $18,661 
Amounts included in Accumulated other comprehensive loss, net of tax:
Prior service credits$6,597 $2,886 $8,087 $8,542 
Actuarial losses (gains)310,065 277,825 (75,603)(59,631)
$316,662 $280,711 $(67,516)$(51,089)
Schedule of PBO in excess of fair value of plan assets
The funded status of the qualified pension plan and the SERPA plans are combined above. The SERPA plans had projected benefit obligations (PBO) and accumulated benefit obligations (ABO) in excess of the fair value of plan assets at December 31, as presented below (in thousands):
20242023
Plans with PBO in excess of fair value of plan assets:
PBO$9,537 $10,072 
Fair value of plan assets$— $— 
Plans with ABO in excess of fair value of plan assets:
ABO$9,516 $10,035 
Fair value of plan assets$— $— 
Schedule of ABO in excess of fair value of plan assets
The funded status of the qualified pension plan and the SERPA plans are combined above. The SERPA plans had projected benefit obligations (PBO) and accumulated benefit obligations (ABO) in excess of the fair value of plan assets at December 31, as presented below (in thousands):
20242023
Plans with PBO in excess of fair value of plan assets:
PBO$9,537 $10,072 
Fair value of plan assets$— $— 
Plans with ABO in excess of fair value of plan assets:
ABO$9,516 $10,035 
Fair value of plan assets$— $— 
Schedule of components of net periodic benefit costs Components of net periodic benefit costs for the Company's defined benefit plans for the years ended December 31, were as follows (in thousands):
 Pension and SERPA BenefitsPostretirement Healthcare Benefits
 202420232022202420232022
Service cost$4,698 $5,174 $19,052 $2,892 $3,184 $4,642 
Interest cost80,478 81,911 61,890 10,775 11,089 7,617 
Expected return on plan assets(132,574)(146,076)(125,904)(17,696)(17,124)(15,237)
Amortization of unrecognized:
Prior service credit751 751 (1,312)595 (665)(2,323)
Net loss(650)(722)31,912 (4,999)(4,388)488 
Settlement (gain) loss1,722 (759)(1,471)— — (1,244)
Net periodic benefit cost$(45,575)$(59,721)$(15,833)$(8,433)$(7,904)$(6,057)
Schedule of assumptions used to determine net periodic benefit cost
Weighted-average assumptions used to determine benefit obligations and net periodic benefit cost at December 31, were as follows:
Pension and SERPA BenefitsPostretirement Healthcare Benefits
 202420232022202420232022
Assumptions for benefit obligations:
Discount rate5.65 %5.31 %5.45 %5.63 %5.36 %5.42 %
Rate of compensation increase4.00 %4.00 %4.00 %n/an/an/a
Assumptions for net periodic benefit cost:
Discount rate5.31 %5.45 %2.89 %5.36 %5.42 %2.72 %
Expected return on plan assets6.20 %6.80 %5.60 %7.46 %7.48 %6.77 %
Rate of compensation increase4.00 %4.00 %3.49 %n/an/an/a
Schedule of allocation of plan assets The fair values of the Company’s pension plan assets at December 31, 2024 were as follows (in thousands):
BalanceLevel 1Level 2
Cash and cash equivalents$26,111 $26,111 $— 
Equity holdings:
U.S. companies190,113 190,058 55 
Foreign companies32 32 — 
Pooled equity funds237,473 135,631 101,842 
427,618 325,721 101,897 
Fixed-income holdings:
U.S. Treasuries120,028 120,028 — 
Federal agencies11,271 — 11,271 
Corporate bonds694,002 — 694,002 
Pooled fixed income funds463,769 — 463,769 
Foreign bonds86,071 — 86,071 
Municipal bonds10,020 — 10,020 
1,385,161 120,028 1,265,133 
Plan assets subject to fair value leveling1,838,890 $471,860 $1,367,030 
Plan assets measured at net asset value:
Private equity investments334 
Real estate investments555 
889 
$1,839,779 
The fair values of the Company’s postretirement healthcare plan assets at December 31, 2024 were as follows (in thousands): 
BalanceLevel 1Level 2
Cash and cash equivalents$1,824 $1,824 $— 
Equity holdings:
U.S. companies88,083 88,083 — 
Foreign companies27,430 27,430 — 
Pooled equity funds53,987 40,785 13,202 
169,500 156,298 13,202 
Fixed-income holdings:
U.S. Treasuries415 415 — 
Federal agencies39 — 39 
Corporate bonds2,388 — 2,388 
Pooled fixed income funds55,119 14,720 40,399 
Foreign bonds296 — 296 
Municipal bonds34 — 34 
58,291 15,135 43,156 
Plan assets subject to fair value leveling229,615 $173,257 $56,358 
Plan assets measured at net asset value:
Limited partnership interests
$14,537 
Real estate investments338 
$244,490 
The fair values of the Company’s pension plan assets at December 31, 2023 were as follows (in thousands):
BalanceLevel 1Level 2
Cash and cash equivalents$27,730 $— $27,730 
Equity holdings:
U.S. companies346,895 346,844 51 
Foreign companies22,425 22,425 — 
Pooled equity funds124,853 124,853 — 
Other21 21 — 
494,194 494,143 51 
Fixed-income holdings:
U.S. Treasuries110,767 110,767 — 
Federal agencies11,028 — 11,028 
Corporate bonds708,790 — 708,790 
Pooled fixed income funds442,409 55,487 386,922 
Foreign bonds93,034 462 92,572 
Municipal bonds11,486 — 11,486 
1,377,514 166,716 1,210,798 
Plan assets subject to fair value leveling1,899,438 $660,859 $1,238,579 
Plan assets measured at net asset value:
Private equity investments794 
Real estate investments1,592 
2,386 
$1,901,824 
The fair values of the Company’s postretirement healthcare plan assets at December 31, 2023 were as follows (in thousands):
BalanceLevel 1Level 2
Cash and cash equivalents$2,391 $— $2,391 
Equity holdings:
U.S. companies113,135 113,135 — 
Foreign companies21,034 21,034 — 
Pooled equity funds26,355 26,355 — 
Other— 
160,529 160,529 — 
Fixed-income holdings:
U.S. Treasuries359 359 — 
Federal agencies36 — 36 
Corporate bonds2,286 — 2,286 
Pooled fixed income funds44,512 43,248 1,264 
Foreign bonds300 298 
Municipal bonds37 — 37 
47,530 43,609 3,921 
Plan assets subject to fair value leveling210,450 $204,138 $6,312 
Plan assets measured at net asset value:
Limited partnership interests$13,773 
Real estate investments944 
$225,167 
Schedule of weighted average health care cost trend rate
The weighted-average healthcare cost trend rates used in determining the accumulated postretirement benefit obligation of the healthcare plans were as follows:
20242023
Healthcare cost trend rate for next year6.89 %7.50 %
Rate to which the cost trend rate is assumed to decline (the ultimate rate)5.00 %5.00 %
Year that the rate reaches the ultimate trend rate20332032
Schedule of expected benefit payments for next five years and thereafter
The Company's future expected benefit payments as of December 31, 2024 were as follows (in thousands):
Pension BenefitsSERPA BenefitsPostretirement Healthcare Benefits
2025$118,693 $1,209 $17,228 
2026$119,276 $1,129 $17,745 
2027$119,461 $999 $18,205 
2028$117,977 $892 $18,512 
2029$117,909 $809 $18,712 
2030-2034$579,375 $3,533 $90,946 
v3.25.0.1
Share-Based Awards (Tables)
12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2024
Share-Based Payment Arrangement [Abstract]  
Schedule of Share-based Payment Award, Stock Options, Valuation Assumptions Assumptions used to calculate the grant date fair value of the performance shares with a relative TSR market condition and the aspirational performance shares, by grant date, were as follows:
Performance Share Grants:
February 2024
February 2023
February 2022
Expected volatility40.3 %53.9 %55.0 %
Risk-free interest rate4.18 %4.08 %1.58 %
Aspirational Share Grants:
August 2022
Expected volatility54.5 %
Risk-free interest rate3.23 %
Schedule of Restricted Stock Units and Performance Shares Settled in Stock Transactions
The activity for these awards for the year ended December 31, 2024 was as follows (in thousands, except for per share amounts):
Shares & UnitsWeighted-Average Fair Value Per Share
Nonvested, beginning of period4,104 $28 
Granted1,045 $34 
Vested(764)$40 
Forfeited(411)$30 
Nonvested, end of period3,974 $27 
Schedule of Restricted Stock Units and Performance Shares Settled in Cash Transactions The activity for these awards for the year ended December 31, 2024 was as follows (in thousands, except for per share amounts):
UnitsWeighted-Average Fair Value Per Share
Nonvested, beginning of period217 $36 
Granted150 $34 
Vested(122)$36 
Forfeited(45)$36 
Nonvested, end of period200 $32 
Schedule of Stock Option Transactions The stock option transactions for the year ended December 31, 2024 were as follows (in thousands, except for per share amounts):
OptionsWeighted-Average Exercise Price
Outstanding, beginning of period626 $42 
Options granted— $— 
Exercised— $— 
Forfeited(98)$63 
Outstanding, end of period528 $38 
Exercisable, end of period218 $40 
Schedule of Aggregate Intrinsic Value Related to Options Outstanding, Exercisable and Exercised
The aggregate intrinsic value related to stock options exercised, outstanding and exercisable as of and for the years ended December 31, was as follows (in thousands):
202420232022
Exercised$— $— $— 
Outstanding$— $105 $2,485 
Exercisable$— $— $— 
Schedule Stock Options Outstanding by Price Range
Stock options outstanding at December 31, 2024 were as follows (options in thousands):
Price RangeWeighted-Average
Contractual Life
OptionsWeighted-Average
Exercise Price
$30.01 to $40
6.9500 $37 
$40.01 to $50
0.0— $— 
$50.01 to $60
0.0— $— 
$60.01 to $70
0.128 $63 
Options outstanding6.6528 $38 
Options exercisable6.0218 $40 
v3.25.0.1
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Loss (Tables)
12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2024
Equity [Abstract]  
Schedule of Accumulated Other Comprehensive Loss
Changes in Accumulated other comprehensive loss for the years ended December 31, were as follows (in thousands):
2024
Foreign currency translation adjustmentsDerivative financial instrumentsPension and postretirement benefit plansTotal
Balance, beginning of period$(68,739)$(6,601)$(229,622)$(304,962)
Other comprehensive loss, before reclassifications
(26,257)(11,084)(21,212)(58,553)
Income tax benefit
3,894 2,816 4,981 11,691 
(22,363)(8,268)(16,231)(46,862)
Reclassifications:
Net losses on derivative financial instruments
— 29,448 — 29,448 
Prior service credits(a)
— — 1,346 1,346 
Actuarial gains(a)
— — (5,649)(5,649)
Reclassifications before tax— 29,448 (4,303)25,145 
Income tax (expense) benefit
— (7,037)1,010 (6,027)
— 22,411 (3,293)19,118 
Other comprehensive (loss) income
(22,363)14,143 (19,524)(27,744)
Balance, end of period$(91,102)$7,542 $(249,146)$(332,706)
2023
Foreign currency translation adjustmentsDerivative financial instrumentsPension and postretirement benefit plansTotal
Balance, beginning of period$(80,271)$(10,440)$(251,218)$(341,929)
Other comprehensive income, before reclassifications
11,845 48,583 34,005 94,433 
Income tax expense
(313)(11,322)(7,984)(19,619)
11,532 37,261 26,021 74,814 
Reclassifications:
Net gains on derivative financial instruments
— (43,678)— (43,678)
Prior service credits(a)
— — 86 86 
Actuarial gains(a)
— — (5,110)(5,110)
Settlement gains(a)
— — (759)(759)
Reclassifications before tax— (43,678)(5,783)(49,461)
Income tax benefit
— 10,256 1,358 11,614 
— (33,422)(4,425)(37,847)
Other comprehensive income
11,532 3,839 21,596 36,967 
Balance, end of period$(68,739)$(6,601)$(229,622)$(304,962)
2022
Foreign currency translation adjustmentsDerivative financial instrumentsPension and postretirement benefit plansTotal
Balance, beginning of period$(44,401)$(2,005)$(194,513)$(240,919)
Other comprehensive loss, before reclassifications
(32,769)(44,767)(100,154)(177,690)
Income tax (expense) benefit
(3,101)9,611 23,516 30,026 
(35,870)(35,156)(76,638)(147,664)
Reclassifications:
Net losses on derivative financial instruments
— 33,598 — 33,598 
Prior service credits(a)
— — (3,635)(3,635)
Actuarial losses(a)
— — 32,400 32,400 
Settlement gains(a)
— — (2,715)(2,715)
Reclassifications before tax— 33,598 26,050 59,648 
Income tax expense
— (6,877)(6,117)(12,994)
— 26,721 19,933 46,654 
Other comprehensive loss
(35,870)(8,435)(56,705)(101,010)
Balance, end of period$(80,271)$(10,440)$(251,218)$(341,929)
(a)Amounts reclassified are included in the computation of net periodic benefit cost, discussed further in Note 14.
v3.25.0.1
Reportable Segments and Geographic Information (Tables)
12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2024
Segment Reporting [Abstract]  
Schedule of Information by Industry Segment
Selected segment information is set forth below for the years ended December 31 (in thousands):
202420232022
HDMC:
Revenue$4,121,906 $4,844,594 $4,887,672 
Motorcycles and related products cost of goods sold2,967,068 3,278,052 3,359,799 
Gross profit1,154,838 1,566,542 1,527,873 
Selling, administrative and engineering expense:
People expenses(a)
364,416 417,109 358,105 
Marketing and advertising expenses(b)
123,811 124,551 96,820 
Other segment items(c)
388,767 363,731 395,861 
Operating income
277,844 661,151 677,087 
LiveWire:
     Revenue26,358 38,298 46,833 
     Motorcycles and related products cost of goods sold38,872 44,254 43,929 
     Gross profit(12,514)(5,956)2,904 
     Selling, administrative and engineering expense97,125 110,853 88,219 
     Operating loss(109,639)(116,809)(85,315)
HDFS:
Financial services revenue1,038,538 953,586 820,625 
Financial services interest expense371,766 332,380 217,653 
Financial services provision for credit losses247,225 227,158 145,133 
Selling and administrative expense171,125 159,306 140,333 
Operating income248,422 234,742 317,506 
Operating income $416,627 $779,084 $909,278 
(a)People expenses include salary and related fringe costs, including payroll tax and health and welfare costs, as well as short-term incentive compensation and long-term incentive compensation, primarily in the form of share-based awards.
(b)Marketing and advertising expenses include costs related to digital and print media, social media, website maintenance, consumer experiences, product placement, sponsorships and market research.
(c)Other segment items for HDMC include depreciation, warranty, maintenance and facilities costs, supplies and materials, and other professional services.  These costs are all included in Selling, administrative and engineering expense.
Additional segment information is set forth below as of December 31 (in thousands): 
HDMCLiveWireHDFSConsolidated
2024:
Assets$3,630,710 $147,960 $8,102,909 $11,881,579 
Depreciation and amortization$141,275 $10,041 $9,357 $160,673 
Capital expenditures$186,639 $8,068 $1,856 $196,563 
2023:
Assets$3,644,016 $266,404 $8,230,134 $12,140,554 
Depreciation and amortization$143,355 $5,832 $8,925 $158,112 
Capital expenditures$188,863 $13,462 $5,079 $207,404 
2022:
Assets$3,254,309 $351,422 $7,886,745 $11,492,476 
Depreciation and amortization$138,875 $4,401 $8,666 $151,942 
Capital expenditures$133,191 $14,081 $4,397 $151,669 
Schedule of Segment Information by Geographical Locations Included in the Consolidated financial statements are the following amounts relating to geographic locations for the years ended December 31 (in thousands): 
202420232022
HDMC revenue(a):
United States$2,814,482 $3,289,227 $3,253,875 
EMEA584,490 637,492 693,073 
Canada210,526 220,158 216,389 
Japan128,432 200,539 175,292 
Australia and New Zealand119,949 127,352 147,551 
Other countries264,027 369,826 401,492 
$4,121,906 $4,844,594 $4,887,672 
LiveWire revenue(a):
United States21,461 31,483 36,256 
International4,897 6,815 10,577 
$26,358 $38,298 $46,833 
HDFS revenue(a):
United States$1,006,574 $922,758 $794,912 
Canada21,167 18,220 16,276 
Europe6,503 7,343 6,071 
Other countries4,294 5,265 3,366 
$1,038,538 $953,586 $820,625 
Long-lived assets(b):
United States$640,837 $644,620 $611,421 
Thailand113,094 82,197 72,474 
Other countries3,141 4,907 5,991 
116,235 87,104 78,465 
$757,072 $731,724 $689,886 
(a)Revenue is attributed to geographic regions based on location of customer.
(b)Long-lived assets include all long-term assets except those specifically excluded under ASC Topic 280, Segment Reporting, such as deferred income taxes and finance receivables.
v3.25.0.1
Supplemental Consolidating Data (Tables)
12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2024
Organization, Consolidation and Presentation of Financial Statements [Abstract]  
Schedule of Operations Supplemental consolidating data for 2024 is as follows (in thousands):
 Year Ended December 31, 2024
  Non-Financial Services Entities Financial Services EntitiesConsolidating AdjustmentsConsolidated
Revenue:
Motorcycles and related products$4,157,275 $— $(9,011)$4,148,264 
Financial services— 1,040,203 (1,665)1,038,538 
4,157,275 1,040,203 (10,676)5,186,802 
Costs and expenses:
Motorcycles and related products cost of goods sold3,005,940 — — 3,005,940 
Financial services interest expense— 371,766 — 371,766 
Financial services provision for credit losses— 247,225 — 247,225 
Selling, administrative and engineering expense976,028 180,137 (10,921)1,145,244 
3,981,968 799,128 (10,921)4,770,175 
Operating income175,307 241,075 245 416,627 
Other income, net72,295 — — 72,295 
Investment income258,964 — (200,000)58,964 
Interest expense30,748 — — 30,748 
Income before income taxes475,818 241,075 (199,755)517,138 
Income tax provision15,197 56,766 — 71,963 
Net income460,621 184,309 (199,755)445,175 
Less: (income) loss attributable to noncontrolling interests10,182 — — 10,182 
Net income attributable to Harley-Davidson, Inc.$470,803 $184,309 $(199,755)$455,357 
 Year Ended December 31, 2023
 Non-Financial Services Entities Financial Services EntitiesConsolidating AdjustmentsConsolidated
Revenue:
Motorcycles and related products$4,891,449 $— $(8,557)$4,882,892 
Financial services— 955,810 (2,224)953,586 
4,891,449 955,810 (10,781)5,836,478 
Costs and expenses:
Motorcycles and related products cost of goods sold3,322,306 — — 3,322,306 
Financial services interest expense— 332,380 — 332,380 
Financial services provision for credit losses— 227,158 — 227,158 
Selling, administrative and engineering expense1,018,670 167,861 (10,981)1,175,550 
4,340,976 727,399 (10,981)5,057,394 
Operating income550,473 228,411 200 779,084 
Other income, net71,808 — — 71,808 
Investment income246,771 — (200,000)46,771 
Interest expense30,787 — — 30,787 
Income before income taxes838,265 228,411 (199,800)866,876 
Income tax provision125,356 46,474 — 171,830 
Net income712,909 181,937 (199,800)695,046 
Less: (income) loss attributable to noncontrolling interests11,540 — — 11,540 
Net income attributable to Harley-Davidson, Inc.$724,449 $181,937 $(199,800)$706,586 
 Year Ended December 31, 2022
 Non-Financial Services Entities Financial Services EntitiesConsolidating AdjustmentsConsolidated
Revenue:
Motorcycles and related products$4,946,005 $— $(11,500)$4,934,505 
Financial services— 822,530 (1,905)820,625 
4,946,005 822,530 (13,405)5,755,130 
Costs and expenses:
Motorcycles and related products cost of goods sold3,403,728 — — 3,403,728 
Financial services interest expense— 217,653 — 217,653 
Financial services provision for credit losses— 145,133 — 145,133 
Selling, administrative and engineering expense941,312 151,833 (13,807)1,079,338 
4,345,040 514,619 (13,807)4,845,852 
Operating income600,965 307,911 402 909,278 
Other income, net48,652 — — 48,652 
Investment income204,538 — (200,000)4,538 
Interest expense31,235 — — 31,235 
Income before income taxes822,920 307,911 (199,598)931,233 
Income tax provision125,820 66,199 — 192,019 
Net income697,100 241,712 (199,598)739,214 
Less: (income) loss attributable to noncontrolling interests2,194 — — 2,194 
Net income attributable to Harley-Davidson, Inc.$699,294 $241,712 $(199,598)$741,408 
Schedule of Comprehensive Income
 Year Ended December 31, 2024
  Non-Financial Services Entities Financial Services EntitiesConsolidating AdjustmentsConsolidated
Net income$460,621 $184,309 $(199,755)$445,175 
Other comprehensive income (loss), net of tax:
Foreign currency translation adjustments(13,039)(9,324)— (22,363)
Derivative financial instruments16,621 (2,478)— 14,143 
Pension and postretirement benefit plans(19,524)— — (19,524)
(15,942)(11,802)— (27,744)
Comprehensive income444,679 172,507 (199,755)417,431 
Less: Comprehensive loss attributable to noncontrolling interests10,182 — — 10,182 
Comprehensive income attributable to Harley-Davidson, Inc.$454,861 $172,507 $(199,755)$427,613 
 Year Ended December 31, 2023
  Non-Financial Services Entities Financial Services EntitiesConsolidating AdjustmentsConsolidated
Net income$712,909 $181,937 $(199,800)$695,046 
Other comprehensive income (loss), net of tax:
Foreign currency translation adjustments9,619 1,913 — 11,532 
Derivative financial instruments
919 2,920 — 3,839 
Pension and postretirement benefit plans21,596 — — 21,596 
32,134 4,833 — 36,967 
Comprehensive income745,043 186,770 (199,800)732,013 
Less: Comprehensive loss attributable to noncontrolling interests11,540 — — 11,540 
Comprehensive income attributable to Harley-Davidson, Inc.$756,583 $186,770 $(199,800)$743,553 
 Year Ended December 31, 2022
  Non-Financial Services Entities Financial Services EntitiesConsolidating AdjustmentsConsolidated
Net income$697,100 $241,712 $(199,598)$739,214 
Other comprehensive income (loss), net of tax:
Foreign currency translation adjustments(27,198)(8,672)— (35,870)
Derivative financial instruments
(15,312)6,877 — (8,435)
Pension and postretirement benefit plans(56,705)— — (56,705)
(99,215)(1,795)— (101,010)
Comprehensive income597,885 239,917 (199,598)638,204 
Less: Comprehensive loss attributable to noncontrolling interests2,194 — — 2,194 
Comprehensive income attributable to Harley-Davidson, Inc.$600,079 $239,917 $(199,598)$640,398 
Schedule of Balance Sheet
 December 31, 2024
 Non-Financial Services Entities Financial Services EntitiesConsolidating AdjustmentsConsolidated
ASSETS
Current assets:
Cash and cash equivalents$1,105,663 $483,945 $— $1,589,608 
Accounts receivable, net294,776 65 (60,526)234,315 
Finance receivables, net— 2,031,496 — 2,031,496 
Inventories, net745,793 — — 745,793 
Restricted cash— 135,661 — 135,661 
Other current assets273,791 63,608 (77,635)259,764 
2,420,023 2,714,775 (138,161)4,996,637 
Finance receivables, net— 5,256,798 — 5,256,798 
Property, plant and equipment, net743,875 13,197 — 757,072 
Pension and postretirement assets440,825 — — 440,825 
Goodwill61,655 — — 61,655 
Deferred income taxes88,734 88,109 (1,017)175,826 
Lease assets60,628 3,225 — 63,853 
Other long-term assets221,694 26,805 (119,586)128,913 
$4,037,434 $8,102,909 $(258,764)$11,881,579 
LIABILITIES AND SHAREHOLDERS’ EQUITY
Current liabilities:
Accounts payable$275,314 $83,930 $(60,526)$298,718 
Accrued liabilities515,830 155,437 (77,307)593,960 
Short-term deposits, net— 173,099 — 173,099 
Short-term debt— 640,204 — 640,204 
Current portion of long-term debt, net 449,831 1,401,682 — 1,851,513 
1,240,975 2,454,352 (137,833)3,557,494 
Long-term deposits, net— 377,487 — 377,487 
Long-term debt, net 296,969 4,171,696 — 4,468,665 
Lease liabilities44,520 2,900 — 47,420 
Pension and postretirement liabilities53,874 — — 53,874 
Deferred income taxes15,765 1,124 — 16,889 
Other long-term liabilities139,373 60,123 1,754 201,250 
Commitments and contingencies (Note 15)
Shareholders’ equity2,245,958 1,035,227 (122,685)3,158,500 
$4,037,434 $8,102,909 $(258,764)$11,881,579 
 December 31, 2023
 Non-Financial Services Entities Financial Services EntitiesConsolidating AdjustmentsConsolidated
ASSETS
Current assets:
Cash and cash equivalents$1,127,400 $406,406 $— $1,533,806 
Accounts receivable, net415,004 32 (147,836)267,200 
Finance receivables, net— 2,113,729 — 2,113,729 
Inventories, net929,951 — — 929,951 
Restricted cash— 104,642 — 104,642 
Other current assets148,006 73,976 (7,581)214,401 
2,620,361 2,698,785 (155,417)5,163,729 
Finance receivables, net— 5,384,536 — 5,384,536 
Property, plant and equipment, net710,982 20,742 — 731,724 
Pension and postretirement assets413,107 — — 413,107 
Goodwill62,696 — — 62,696 
Deferred income taxes79,151 83,379 (1,346)161,184 
Lease assets66,166 3,484 — 69,650 
Other long-term assets228,261 39,208 (113,541)153,928 
$4,180,724 $8,230,134 $(270,304)$12,140,554 
LIABILITIES AND SHAREHOLDERS’ EQUITY
Current liabilities:
Accounts payable$323,798 $173,200 $(147,836)$349,162 
Accrued liabilities509,725 144,622 (7,488)646,859 
Short-term deposits, net— 253,309 — 253,309 
Short-term debt— 878,935 — 878,935 
Current portion of long-term debt, net — 1,255,999 — 1,255,999 
833,523 2,706,065 (155,324)3,384,264 
Long-term deposits, net— 194,473 — 194,473 
Long-term debt, net 746,077 4,244,509 — 4,990,586 
Lease liabilities48,433 3,415 — 51,848 
Pension and postretirement liabilities59,772 — — 59,772 
Deferred income taxes30,266 3,248 — 33,514 
Other long-term liabilities150,171 21,725 1,906 173,802 
Commitments and contingencies (Note 15)
Shareholders’ equity2,312,482 1,056,699 (116,886)3,252,295 
$4,180,724 $8,230,134 $(270,304)$12,140,554 
Schedule of Cash Flows
 Year Ended December 31, 2024
 Non-Financial Services Entities Financial Services EntitiesConsolidating AdjustmentsConsolidated
Cash flows from operating activities:
Net income$460,621 $184,309 $(199,755)$445,175 
Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash provided by operating activities:
Depreciation and amortization151,316 9,357 — 160,673 
Amortization of deferred loan origination costs— 70,745 — 70,745 
Amortization of financing origination fees721 13,242 — 13,963 
Provision for long-term employee benefits(54,008)— — (54,008)
Employee benefit plan contributions and payments (5,078)— — (5,078)
Stock compensation expense46,960 2,045 — 49,005 
Net change in wholesale finance receivables related to sales— — 46,884 46,884 
Provision for credit losses— 247,225 — 247,225 
Deferred income taxes(21,136)(4,811)(329)(26,276)
Other, net17,289 25 (244)17,070 
Changes in current assets and liabilities:
Accounts receivable, net
107,088 — (87,310)19,778 
Finance receivables - accrued interest and other— 36 — 36 
Inventories, net
164,609 — — 164,609 
Accounts payable and accrued liabilities
(27,273)(73,795)45,632 (55,436)
Other current assets(110,404)9,818 70,054 (30,532)
270,084 273,887 74,687 618,658 
Net cash provided by operating activities730,705 458,196 (125,068)1,063,833 
Cash flows from investing activities:
Capital expenditures(194,707)(1,856)— (196,563)
Origination of finance receivables— (6,464,892)2,825,613 (3,639,279)
Collections on finance receivables— 6,340,885 (2,900,545)3,440,340 
Other investing activities8,172 — 4,000 12,172 
Net cash used by investing activities(186,535)(125,863)(70,932)(383,330)
 Year Ended December 31, 2024
 Non-Financial Services Entities Financial Services EntitiesConsolidating AdjustmentsConsolidated
Cash flows from financing activities:
Proceeds from issuance of medium-term notes— 495,856 — 495,856 
Repayments of medium-term notes— (660,780)— (660,780)
Proceeds from securitization debt— 1,145,211 — 1,145,211 
Repayments of securitization debt— (1,078,248)— (1,078,248)
Borrowings of asset-backed commercial paper— 469,986 — 469,986 
Repayments of asset-backed commercial paper— (258,077)— (258,077)
Net decrease in unsecured commercial paper
— (237,340)— (237,340)
Net increase in deposits— 102,119 — 102,119 
Dividends paid (91,224)(200,000)200,000 (91,224)
Repurchase of common stock(459,829)— — (459,829)
Other financing activities11 4,000 (4,000)11 
Net cash used by financing activities
(551,042)(217,273)196,000 (572,315)
Effect of exchange rate changes on cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash(14,865)(1,280)— (16,145)
Net (decrease) increase in cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash
$(21,737)$113,780 $— $92,043 
Cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash:
Cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash, beginning of period$1,127,400 $521,411 $— $1,648,811 
Net (decrease) increase in cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash
(21,737)113,780 — 92,043 
Cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash, end of period$1,105,663 $635,191 $— $1,740,854 
 Year Ended December 31, 2023
 Non-Financial Services EntitiesFinancial Services EntitiesConsolidating AdjustmentsConsolidated
Cash flows from operating activities:
Net income$712,909 $181,937 $(199,800)$695,046 
Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash provided by operating activities:
Depreciation and amortization149,187 8,925 — 158,112 
Amortization of deferred loan origination costs— 85,018 — 85,018 
Amortization of financing origination fees709 12,499 — 13,208 
Provision for long-term employee benefits(67,624)— — (67,624)
Employee benefit plan contributions and payments(5,736)— — (5,736)
Stock compensation expense79,311 3,590 — 82,901 
Net change in wholesale finance receivables related to sales— — (387,743)(387,743)
Provision for credit losses— 227,158 — 227,158 
Deferred income taxes(26,720)(3,663)324 (30,059)
Other, net(18,480)(21,033)(200)(39,713)
Changes in current assets and liabilities:
Accounts receivable, net
(42,312)— 30,869 (11,443)
Finance receivables - accrued interest and other— (339)— (339)
Inventories, net
21,257 — — 21,257 
Accounts payable and accrued liabilities
(21,957)67,635 (17,108)28,570 
Other current assets(11,283)(5,482)3,039 (13,726)
56,352 374,308 (370,819)59,841 
Net cash provided by operating activities769,261 556,245 (570,619)754,887 
Cash flows from investing activities:
Capital expenditures(202,325)(5,079)— (207,404)
Origination of finance receivables— (7,284,431)3,410,889 (3,873,542)
Collections on finance receivables— 6,611,092 (3,040,270)3,570,822 
Other investing activities(4,680)— 2,500 (2,180)
Net cash used by investing activities(207,005)(678,418)373,119 (512,304)
 Year Ended December 31, 2023
 Non-Financial Services EntitiesFinancial Services EntitiesConsolidating AdjustmentsConsolidated
Cash flows from financing activities:
Proceeds from issuance of medium-term notes— 1,446,304 — 1,446,304 
Repayments of medium-term notes— (1,056,680)— (1,056,680)
Proceeds from securitization debt— 1,045,547 — 1,045,547 
Repayments of securitization debt— (1,193,526)— (1,193,526)
Borrowings of asset-backed commercial paper— 42,429 — 42,429 
Repayments of asset-backed commercial paper— (237,370)— (237,370)
Net increase in unsecured commercial paper— 107,146 — 107,146 
Net increase in deposits— 129,855 — 129,855 
Dividends paid (96,310)(200,000)200,000 (96,310)
Repurchase of common stock(363,987)— — (363,987)
Other financing activities1,946 2,500 (2,500)1,946 
Net cash (used) provided by financing activities(458,351)86,205 197,500 (174,646)
Effect of exchange rate changes on cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash1,697 — — 1,697 
Net increase (decrease) in cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash
$105,602 $(35,968)$— $69,634 
Cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash:
Cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash, beginning of period$1,021,798 $557,379 $— $1,579,177 
Net increase (decrease) in cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash
105,602 (35,968)— 69,634 
Cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash, end of period$1,127,400 $521,411 $— $1,648,811 
 Year Ended December 31, 2022
 Non-Financial Services EntitiesFinancial Services EntitiesConsolidating AdjustmentsConsolidated
Cash flows from operating activities:
Net income$697,100 $241,712 $(199,598)$739,214 
Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash provided by operating activities:
Depreciation and amortization143,276 8,666 — 151,942 
Amortization of deferred loan origination costs— 94,914 — 94,914 
Amortization of financing origination fees700 14,405 — 15,105 
Provision for long-term employee benefits(21,891)— — (21,891)
Employee benefit plan contributions and payments(14,320)— — (14,320)
Stock compensation expense50,954 3,399 — 54,353 
Net change in wholesale finance receivables related to sales— — (198,623)(198,623)
Provision for credit losses— 145,133 — 145,133 
Deferred income taxes(11,988)(3,925)(23)(15,936)
Other, net(5,745)(6,880)(402)(13,027)
Changes in current assets and liabilities:
Accounts receivable, net
(96,826)— 14,441 (82,385)
Finance receivables - accrued interest and other— 414 — 414 
Inventories, net
(254,170)— — (254,170)
Accounts payable and accrued liabilities
(6,840)27,069 (15,726)4,503 
Other current assets
(54,516)(3,559)1,310 (56,765)
(271,366)279,636 (199,023)(190,753)
Net cash provided by operating activities425,734 521,348 (398,621)548,461 
Cash flows from investing activities:
Capital expenditures(147,272)(4,397)— (151,669)
Origination of finance receivables— (7,960,123)3,401,289 (4,558,834)
Collections on finance receivables— 7,137,669 (3,202,668)3,935,001 
Other investing activities2,491 — — 2,491 
Net cash used by investing activities(144,781)(826,851)198,621 (773,011)
 Year Ended December 31, 2022
 Non-Financial Services EntitiesFinancial Services EntitiesConsolidating AdjustmentsConsolidated
Cash flows from financing activities:
Proceeds from issuance of medium-term notes— 495,785 — 495,785 
Repayments of medium-term notes— (950,000)— (950,000)
Proceeds from securitization debt— 1,826,891 — 1,826,891 
Repayments of securitization debt— (1,442,860)— (1,442,860)
Borrowings of asset-backed commercial paper— 448,255 — 448,255 
Repayments of asset-backed commercial paper— (302,922)— (302,922)
Net increase in unsecured commercial paper— 16,003 — 16,003 
Net increase in deposits— 26,605 — 26,605 
Dividends paid (93,180)(200,000)200,000 (93,180)
Repurchase of common stock(338,627)— — (338,627)
Cash received from business combination
114,068 — — 114,068 
Other financing activities(1,985)— — (1,985)
Net cash (used) provided by financing activities(319,724)(82,243)200,000 (201,967)
Effect of exchange rate changes on cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash(17,636)(1,889)— (19,525)
Net decrease in cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash
$(56,407)$(389,635)$— $(446,042)
Cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash:
Cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash, beginning of period$1,078,205 $947,014 $— $2,025,219 
Net decrease in cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash
(56,407)(389,635)— (446,042)
Cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash, end of period$1,021,798 $557,379 $— $1,579,177 
v3.25.0.1
Summary of Significant Accounting Policies - Additional Information (Details)
$ in Millions
12 Months Ended
Sep. 26, 2022
USD ($)
Dec. 31, 2024
USD ($)
segment
Dec. 31, 2023
USD ($)
Dec. 31, 2022
USD ($)
Property, Plant and Equipment        
Number of reportable segments | segment   3    
Pre-tax gain (loss) from foreign currency remeasurements   $ (9.4) $ 14.7 $ 26.2
Allowance for doubtful accounts receivable   3.4 2.1  
Other inventories   395.5 447.5  
Advertising costs   136.7 131.0 105.6
HDMC Entities        
Property, Plant and Equipment        
Research and development expenses   161.0 159.3 158.6
LiveWire        
Property, Plant and Equipment        
Research and development expenses   $ 41.7 $ 54.1 $ 35.6
LiveWire        
Property, Plant and Equipment        
Proceeds from divestiture of business $ 294.0      
Payments to acquire business 180.0      
Kwang Yang Motor Co., Ltd | LiveWire        
Property, Plant and Equipment        
Payments to acquire business 100.0      
AEA-Bridges Impact Corp | LiveWire        
Property, Plant and Equipment        
Payments to acquire business $ 14.0      
Buildings        
Property, Plant and Equipment        
Useful lives of property, plant and equipment (in years)   30 years    
Building and land improvements        
Property, Plant and Equipment        
Useful lives of property, plant and equipment (in years)   7 years    
Machinery and equipment | Minimum        
Property, Plant and Equipment        
Useful lives of property, plant and equipment (in years)   3 years    
Machinery and equipment | Maximum        
Property, Plant and Equipment        
Useful lives of property, plant and equipment (in years)   10 years    
Software | Minimum        
Property, Plant and Equipment        
Useful lives of property, plant and equipment (in years)   3 years    
Software | Maximum        
Property, Plant and Equipment        
Useful lives of property, plant and equipment (in years)   7 years    
v3.25.0.1
Revenue - Schedule Of Disaggregation of Revenue (Details) - USD ($)
$ in Thousands
12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2024
Dec. 31, 2023
Dec. 31, 2022
Disaggregation of Revenue      
Revenue from contract with customer, excluding assessed tax $ 4,148,264 $ 4,882,892 $ 4,934,505
Revenue not from contract with customer 1,038,538 953,586 820,625
Total revenue 5,186,802 5,836,478 5,755,130
HDMC      
Disaggregation of Revenue      
Revenue from contract with customer, excluding assessed tax 4,121,906 4,844,594 4,887,672
LiveWire      
Disaggregation of Revenue      
Revenue from contract with customer, excluding assessed tax 26,358 38,298 46,833
HDFS      
Disaggregation of Revenue      
Revenue not from contract with customer 1,038,538 953,586 820,625
Motorcycles | HDMC      
Disaggregation of Revenue      
Revenue from contract with customer, excluding assessed tax 3,137,331 3,798,977 3,787,484
Parts and accessories | HDMC      
Disaggregation of Revenue      
Revenue from contract with customer, excluding assessed tax 651,964 698,095 731,645
Apparel | HDMC      
Disaggregation of Revenue      
Revenue from contract with customer, excluding assessed tax 237,270 244,333 271,107
Licensing | HDMC      
Disaggregation of Revenue      
Revenue from contract with customer, excluding assessed tax 22,748 28,599 39,423
Other | HDMC      
Disaggregation of Revenue      
Revenue from contract with customer, excluding assessed tax 72,593 74,590 58,013
Interest income | HDFS      
Disaggregation of Revenue      
Revenue not from contract with customer 890,836 802,078 693,615
Other | HDFS      
Disaggregation of Revenue      
Revenue not from contract with customer $ 147,702 $ 151,508 $ 127,010
v3.25.0.1
Revenue - Performance Obligations (Details)
12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2024
Revenue, Remaining Performance Obligation, Expected Timing of Satisfaction, Start Date [Axis]: 2025-01-01  
Revenue, Remaining Performance Obligation, Expected Timing of Satisfaction  
Revenue recognized over remaining contract term 1 year
Revenue, Remaining Performance Obligation, Expected Timing of Satisfaction, Start Date [Axis]: 2026-01-01  
Revenue, Remaining Performance Obligation, Expected Timing of Satisfaction  
Revenue recognized over remaining contract term
HDMC | Licensing  
Revenue, Remaining Performance Obligation, Expected Timing of Satisfaction  
Sale payment terms 30 days
HDMC | Licensing | Revenue, Remaining Performance Obligation, Expected Timing of Satisfaction, Start Date [Axis]: 2025-01-01  
Revenue, Remaining Performance Obligation, Expected Timing of Satisfaction  
Revenue recognized over remaining contract term 5 years
HDFS | Other | Revenue, Remaining Performance Obligation, Expected Timing of Satisfaction, Start Date [Axis]: 2025-01-01  
Revenue, Remaining Performance Obligation, Expected Timing of Satisfaction  
Revenue recognized over remaining contract term 3 years
Minimum | Motorcycles  
Revenue, Remaining Performance Obligation, Expected Timing of Satisfaction  
Sale payment terms 30 days
Maximum | Motorcycles  
Revenue, Remaining Performance Obligation, Expected Timing of Satisfaction  
Sale payment terms 120 days
v3.25.0.1
Revenue - Schedule of Accrued liabilities and Other Long-Term Liabilities (Details) - USD ($)
$ in Thousands
Dec. 31, 2024
Dec. 31, 2023
Change in Contract with Customer, Asset and Liability [Abstract]    
Balance, beginning of period $ 47,091 $ 44,100
Balance, end of period $ 56,753 $ 47,091
v3.25.0.1
Revenue - Additional Information (Details) - USD ($)
$ in Millions
12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2024
Dec. 31, 2023
Revenue, Remaining Performance Obligation, Expected Timing of Satisfaction [Line Items]    
Unearned revenue to be recognized $ 29.1 $ 26.7
Revenue, Remaining Performance Obligation, Expected Timing of Satisfaction, Start Date [Axis]: 2025-01-01    
Revenue, Remaining Performance Obligation, Expected Timing of Satisfaction [Line Items]    
Revenue recognized over remaining contract term 1 year  
Revenue, remaining performance obligation period $ 23.1  
Revenue, Remaining Performance Obligation, Expected Timing of Satisfaction, Start Date [Axis]: 2026-01-01    
Revenue, Remaining Performance Obligation, Expected Timing of Satisfaction [Line Items]    
Revenue recognized over remaining contract term  
Revenue, remaining performance obligation period $ 33.7  
v3.25.0.1
Income Taxes - Schedule of Provision for Income Taxes (Details) - USD ($)
$ in Thousands
12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2024
Dec. 31, 2023
Dec. 31, 2022
Current:      
Federal $ 66,505 $ 125,875 $ 139,423
State 8,368 22,340 20,367
Foreign 23,366 53,674 48,165
Total Current 98,239 201,889 207,955
Deferred:      
Federal (27,938) (18,781) (12,313)
State 7,511 (6,209) (7,761)
Foreign (5,849) (5,069) 4,138
Total Deferred (26,276) (30,059) (15,936)
Total Current and Deferred $ 71,963 $ 171,830 $ 192,019
v3.25.0.1
Income Taxes - Schedule of Components of Income Before Taxes (Details) - USD ($)
$ in Thousands
12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2024
Dec. 31, 2023
Dec. 31, 2022
Income Tax Disclosure [Abstract]      
Domestic $ 369,870 $ 614,713 $ 750,793
Foreign 147,268 252,163 180,440
Income before income taxes $ 517,138 $ 866,876 $ 931,233
v3.25.0.1
Income Taxes - Schedule of Provision for Income Tax Rate to Statutory Rate Reconciliation (Details) - USD ($)
$ in Thousands
12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2024
Dec. 31, 2023
Dec. 31, 2022
Effective Income Tax Rate Reconciliation, Percent [Abstract]      
Provision at statutory rate $ 108,599 $ 182,044 $ 195,553
State taxes, net of federal benefit 10,003 21,659 19,223
Foreign rate differential 2,196 7,887 3,620
Foreign derived intangible income (1,744) (8,669) (8,187)
Research and development credit (20,706) (23,130) (18,809)
Unrecognized tax benefits including interest and penalties (2,026) (9,210) (11,793)
Valuation allowance adjustments 10,797 7,345 6,714
State credits (4,526) (8,035) (6,954)
Global intangible low-taxed income 2,605 474 1,607
Return to provision adjustments (5,421) 1,057 (6,318)
Executive compensation limitation 5,404 8,712 4,893
Other foreign inclusions (13,601) 1,563 16,562
Tax incentives (16,476) (12,996) (7,202)
Other (3,141) 3,129 3,110
Total Current and Deferred $ 71,963 $ 171,830 $ 192,019
v3.25.0.1
Income Taxes - Schedule of Principal Components of the Company's Deferred Tax Assets and Liabilities (Details) - USD ($)
$ in Thousands
Dec. 31, 2024
Dec. 31, 2023
Deferred income tax assets:    
Accruals not yet tax deductible $ 144,331 $ 152,288
Stock compensation 11,779 12,995
Net operating loss and research & development tax credit carryforwards 82,027 68,809
Amortization of research and experimental costs 100,880 78,169
Other 62,889 66,749
Deferred tax assets gross 401,906 379,010
Valuation allowance (59,313) (48,516)
Deferred tax assets net 342,593 330,494
Deferred income tax liabilities:    
Depreciation, tax in excess of book (51,107) (57,641)
Pension and postretirement healthcare plan obligations (90,589) (82,682)
Withholding tax (15,915) (29,904)
Other (26,045) (32,597)
Deferred tax liabilities net (183,656) (202,824)
Total $ 158,937 $ 127,670
v3.25.0.1
Income Taxes - Schedule of Gross State Operating Loss Carryforwards (Details) - State and Local Jurisdiction - USD ($)
$ in Thousands
Dec. 31, 2024
Dec. 31, 2023
Operating Loss Carryforwards [Line Items]    
Operating loss carryforwards $ 296,405 $ 296,405
2031    
Operating Loss Carryforwards [Line Items]    
Operating loss carryforwards 238,682 238,682
2032    
Operating Loss Carryforwards [Line Items]    
Operating loss carryforwards 12 12
2033    
Operating Loss Carryforwards [Line Items]    
Operating loss carryforwards 46 46
2034    
Operating Loss Carryforwards [Line Items]    
Operating loss carryforwards 108 108
2035    
Operating Loss Carryforwards [Line Items]    
Operating loss carryforwards 1,085 1,085
2036    
Operating Loss Carryforwards [Line Items]    
Operating loss carryforwards 60 60
2037    
Operating Loss Carryforwards [Line Items]    
Operating loss carryforwards 187 187
2038    
Operating Loss Carryforwards [Line Items]    
Operating loss carryforwards 824 824
2039    
Operating Loss Carryforwards [Line Items]    
Operating loss carryforwards 11,285 11,285
2040    
Operating Loss Carryforwards [Line Items]    
Operating loss carryforwards 34,354 34,354
2041    
Operating Loss Carryforwards [Line Items]    
Operating loss carryforwards 2,135 2,135
2042    
Operating Loss Carryforwards [Line Items]    
Operating loss carryforwards 347 347
Indefinite    
Operating Loss Carryforwards [Line Items]    
Operating loss carryforwards $ 7,280 $ 7,280
v3.25.0.1
Income Taxes - Additional Information (Details) - USD ($)
$ / shares in Units, $ in Thousands
12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2024
Dec. 31, 2023
Dec. 31, 2022
Tax Credit Carryforward      
Deferred tax assets, operating loss and tax credit carryforwards $ 8,600    
Valuation allowance 59,313 $ 48,516  
Unrecognized tax benefits affecting effective tax rate 10,300 16,500  
Interest and penalties associated with unrecognized tax benefits (Operations) 700 8,700 $ 5,600
Interest and penalties associated with unrecognized tax benefits (Balance Sheet) 7,100 8,600  
State and Local Jurisdiction      
Tax Credit Carryforward      
Deferred tax assets, operating loss and tax credit carryforwards 62,200    
Net operating loss carryforwards 296,405 296,405  
Valuation allowance 43,500    
Increase in valuation allowance for deferred income tax asset 10,700    
Foreign Tax Jurisdiction      
Tax Credit Carryforward      
Foreign tax holiday $ 16,600 $ 13,000 $ 7,200
Foreign tax holiday (per share) $ 0.12 $ 0.09 $ 0.04
Net operating loss carryforwards $ 13,900    
Valuation allowance 7,200    
Wisconsin Research and Development Credit | State and Local Jurisdiction      
Tax Credit Carryforward      
Net capital loss carryforwards $ 56,900    
v3.25.0.1
Income Taxes - Schedule of Changes in Gross Liability for Unrecognized Tax Benefits Excluding Interest and Penalties (Details) - USD ($)
$ in Thousands
12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2024
Dec. 31, 2023
Unrecognized Tax Benefits [Roll Forward]    
Unrecognized tax benefits, beginning of period $ 18,214 $ 32,029
Increase in unrecognized tax benefits for tax positions taken in a prior period 3,818 3,159
Decrease in unrecognized tax benefits for tax positions taken in a prior period (3,773) (10,444)
Increase in unrecognized tax benefits for tax positions taken in the current period 2,473 870
Statute lapses (3,800) 0
Settlements with taxing authorities (753) (7,400)
Unrecognized tax benefits, end of period $ 16,179 $ 18,214
v3.25.0.1
Capital Stock and Earnings Per Share - Additional Information (Details) - USD ($)
$ / shares in Units, $ in Thousands
12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2024
Dec. 31, 2023
Dec. 31, 2022
Antidilutive Securities Excluded from Computation of Earnings Per Share [Line Items]      
Preferred stock shares authorized (in shares) 2,000,000    
Preferred stock stated value per share (in dollars per share) $ 1.00    
Preferred stock, shares outstanding 0    
Common stock stated value per share (in dollars per share) $ 0.01    
Treasury stock acquired $ 464,140 $ 367,191 $ 338,627
Decrease for tax withholding obligation $ 9,800 $ 14,000 $ 14,200
Treasury stock, shares, acquired from employees 300,000 300,000 400,000
Cash dividends per share (in dollars per share) $ 0.69 $ 0.66 $ 0.63
Stock Options      
Antidilutive Securities Excluded from Computation of Earnings Per Share [Line Items]      
Antidilutive securities (in shares) 800,000 1,000,000.0 1,900,000
Share Repurchase Plan      
Antidilutive Securities Excluded from Computation of Earnings Per Share [Line Items]      
Treasury stock acquired $ 450,000 $ 350,000 $ 324,500
Stock repurchased (in shares) 12,500,000 10,200,000 8,400,000
v3.25.0.1
Capital Stock and Earnings Per Share - Schedule of Share Information (Details) - shares
Dec. 31, 2024
Dec. 31, 2023
Common stock shares:    
Authorized (in shares) 800,000,000 800,000,000
Issued (in shares) 171,982,732 171,218,640
Outstanding (in shares) 124,278,925 136,312,009
Treasury stock shares (in shares) 47,703,807 34,906,631
v3.25.0.1
Capital Stock and Earnings Per Share - Schedule of Computation of Basic and Diluted Earnings Per Share (Details) - USD ($)
$ / shares in Units, shares in Thousands, $ in Thousands
12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2024
Dec. 31, 2023
Dec. 31, 2022
Numerator:      
Net income attributable to Harley-Davidson, Inc. $ 455,357 $ 706,586 $ 741,408
Weighted Average Number of Shares Outstanding Reconciliation      
Basic weighted-average shares outstanding (in shares) 131,447 142,378 148,012
Effect of dilutive securities – employee stock compensation plan (in shares) 841 2,725 1,339
Diluted weighted-average shares outstanding (in shares) 132,288 145,103 149,351
Basic (in dollars per share) $ 3.46 $ 4.96 $ 5.01
Diluted (in dollars per share) $ 3.44 $ 4.87 $ 4.96
v3.25.0.1
Additional Balance Sheet and Cash Flow Information - Schedule of Marketable Securities (Details) - USD ($)
$ in Thousands
Dec. 31, 2024
Dec. 31, 2023
Organization, Consolidation and Presentation of Financial Statements [Abstract]    
Mutual funds $ 32,070 $ 34,079
v3.25.0.1
Additional Balance Sheet and Cash Flow Information - Schedule of Inventories, Net (Details) - USD ($)
$ in Thousands
Dec. 31, 2024
Dec. 31, 2023
Inventory [Line Items]    
Raw materials and work in process $ 353,819 $ 389,221
Inventory at lower of FIFO cost or net realizable value 875,852 1,055,029
Excess of FIFO over LIFO cost (130,059) (125,078)
Total inventories, net 745,793 929,951
Obsolescence reserves deducted from FIFO cost 84,600 110,200
Motorcycle finished goods    
Inventory [Line Items]    
Inventory, finished goods, net of inventory valuation adjustment 411,442 514,964
Parts and accessories and apparel    
Inventory [Line Items]    
Inventory, finished goods, net of inventory valuation adjustment $ 110,591 $ 150,844
v3.25.0.1
Additional Balance Sheet and Cash Flow Information - Schedule of Property, Plant and Equipment, at Cost (Details) - USD ($)
$ in Thousands
Dec. 31, 2024
Dec. 31, 2023
Property, Plant and Equipment    
Property, plant and equipment, gross $ 2,896,638 $ 2,954,825
Accumulated depreciation (2,139,566) (2,223,101)
Total property, plant and equipment, net 757,072 731,724
Land and related improvements    
Property, Plant and Equipment    
Property, plant and equipment, gross 68,140 66,939
Buildings and related improvements    
Property, Plant and Equipment    
Property, plant and equipment, gross 450,890 431,215
Machinery and equipment    
Property, Plant and Equipment    
Property, plant and equipment, gross 1,503,514 1,491,448
Software    
Property, Plant and Equipment    
Property, plant and equipment, gross 627,161 722,213
Total property, plant and equipment, net 57,800 75,300
Construction in progress    
Property, Plant and Equipment    
Property, plant and equipment, gross $ 246,933 $ 243,010
v3.25.0.1
Additional Balance Sheet and Cash Flow Information - Schedule of Accrued Liabilities (Details) - USD ($)
$ in Thousands
Dec. 31, 2024
Dec. 31, 2023
Accrued Liabilities, Current [Abstract]    
Interest $ 85,919 $ 84,313
Sales incentive programs 80,305 116,167
Payroll, employee benefits and related expenses 66,238 101,955
Warranty and recalls 46,260 41,375
Contract liability 23,083 23,357
Tax-related accruals 20,029 38,219
Leases 18,658 18,685
Fair value of derivative financial instruments 311 12,806
Other 253,157 209,982
Total accrued liabilities $ 593,960 $ 646,859
v3.25.0.1
Additional Balance Sheet and Cash Flow Information - Narrative (Details) - USD ($)
$ in Millions
Dec. 31, 2024
Dec. 31, 2023
Organization, Consolidation and Presentation of Financial Statements [Abstract]    
Short-term deposits, net $ 550.6 $ 447.8
v3.25.0.1
Additional Balance Sheet and Cash Flow Information - Schedule of Certificates of Deposit Maturity (Details)
$ in Thousands
Dec. 31, 2024
USD ($)
Organization, Consolidation and Presentation of Financial Statements [Abstract]  
2025 $ 173,737
2026 243,489
2027 119,263
2028 0
2029 15,200
Future maturities 551,689
Unamortized fees (1,103)
Total $ 550,586
v3.25.0.1
Additional Balance Sheet and Cash Flow Information - Schedule of Reconciliation of Net Cash Provided by Operating Activities (Details) - USD ($)
$ in Thousands
12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2024
Dec. 31, 2023
Dec. 31, 2022
Cash flows from operating activities:      
Net income $ 445,175 $ 695,046 $ 739,214
Adjustments to reconcile Net income to Net cash provided by operating activities:      
Depreciation and amortization 160,673 158,112 151,942
Amortization of deferred loan origination costs 70,745 85,018 94,914
Amortization of financing origination fees 13,963 13,208 15,105
Provision for long-term employee benefits (54,008) (67,624) (21,891)
Employee benefit plan contributions and payments (5,078) (5,736) (14,320)
Stock compensation expense 49,005 82,901 54,353
Net change in wholesale finance receivables related to sales 46,884 (387,743) (198,623)
Provision for credit losses 247,225 227,158 145,133
Deferred income taxes (26,276) (30,059) (15,936)
Other, net 17,070 (39,713) (13,027)
Changes in current assets and liabilities:      
Accounts receivable, net 19,778 (11,443) (82,385)
Finance receivables – accrued interest and other 36 (339) 414
Inventories, net 164,609 21,257 (254,170)
Accounts payable and accrued liabilities (55,436) 28,570 4,503
Other current assets (30,532) (13,726) (56,765)
Total change in current assets and liabilities 618,658 59,841 (190,753)
Net cash provided by operating activities 1,063,833 754,887 548,461
Supplemental Cash Flow Information [Abstract]      
Interest 358,996 290,467 231,651
Income taxes $ 111,117 $ 237,658 $ 244,374
v3.25.0.1
Finance Receivables - Additional Information (Details)
$ in Thousands
12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2024
USD ($)
portfolio
Dec. 31, 2023
USD ($)
Accounts, Notes, Loans and Financing Receivable [Line Items]    
Length of economic forecast 2 years  
Length of mean reversion process 3 years  
Number of portfolios | portfolio 2  
Receivables past due and accruing interest $ 65,730 $ 67,480
Retail    
Accounts, Notes, Loans and Financing Receivable [Line Items]    
Approved but unfunded retail loans $ 140,700 223,200
Threshold period past due to be charged-off 120 days  
Reversal of accrued interest against interest income $ 33,000 27,500
Receivables past due and accruing interest 64,700 67,300
Wholesale    
Accounts, Notes, Loans and Financing Receivable [Line Items]    
Unused lines of credit, wholesale 1,250,000 1,340,000
Reversal of accrued interest against interest income 200 0
Increase (decrease) In accrued interest, write-off   0
Financing receivables, 90 days or more past due, nonaccrual $ 500 $ 0
Texas | Finance receivables | Geographic Concentration Risk    
Accounts, Notes, Loans and Financing Receivable [Line Items]    
Concentration risk (as a percent) 11.00% 11.00%
California | Finance receivables | Geographic Concentration Risk    
Accounts, Notes, Loans and Financing Receivable [Line Items]    
Concentration risk (as a percent)   10.00%
v3.25.0.1
Finance Receivables - Schedule of Finance Receivables, Net (Details) - USD ($)
$ in Thousands
Dec. 31, 2024
Dec. 31, 2023
Dec. 31, 2022
Dec. 31, 2021
Accounts, Notes, Loans and Financing Receivable [Line Items]        
Finance receivables $ 7,689,477 $ 7,880,231    
Allowance for credit losses (401,183) (381,966) $ (358,711) $ (339,379)
Total allowance for credit losses 7,288,294 7,498,265    
Retail        
Accounts, Notes, Loans and Financing Receivable [Line Items]        
Finance receivables 6,681,106 6,818,699    
Allowance for credit losses (378,373) (367,037) (345,275) (326,320)
Retail | United States        
Accounts, Notes, Loans and Financing Receivable [Line Items]        
Finance receivables 6,548,550 6,657,998    
Retail | Canada        
Accounts, Notes, Loans and Financing Receivable [Line Items]        
Finance receivables 132,556 160,701    
Wholesale        
Accounts, Notes, Loans and Financing Receivable [Line Items]        
Finance receivables 1,008,371 1,061,532    
Allowance for credit losses (22,810) (14,929) $ (13,436) $ (13,059)
Wholesale | United States        
Accounts, Notes, Loans and Financing Receivable [Line Items]        
Finance receivables 952,301 1,016,815    
Wholesale | Canada        
Accounts, Notes, Loans and Financing Receivable [Line Items]        
Finance receivables $ 56,070 $ 44,717    
v3.25.0.1
Finance Receivables - Schedule of Contractual Maturities of Finance Receivables (Details) - USD ($)
$ in Thousands
Dec. 31, 2024
Dec. 31, 2023
Accounts, Notes, Loans and Financing Receivable [Line Items]    
2025 $ 2,103,740  
2026 1,265,065  
2027 1,444,839  
2028 1,588,952  
2029 893,010  
Thereafter 393,871  
Total 7,689,477 $ 7,880,231
United States    
Accounts, Notes, Loans and Financing Receivable [Line Items]    
2025 2,019,862  
2026 1,235,417  
2027 1,412,167  
2028 1,552,946  
2029 886,588  
Thereafter 393,871  
Total 7,500,851  
Canada    
Accounts, Notes, Loans and Financing Receivable [Line Items]    
2025 83,878  
2026 29,648  
2027 32,672  
2028 36,006  
2029 6,422  
Thereafter 0  
Total $ 188,626  
v3.25.0.1
Finance Receivables - Schedule of Changes in Allowance for Credit Losses on Finance Receivables (Details) - USD ($)
$ in Thousands
12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2024
Dec. 31, 2023
Dec. 31, 2022
Financing Receivable, Allowance for Credit Loss      
Balance, beginning of period $ 381,966 $ 358,711 $ 339,379
Financial services provision for credit losses 247,225 227,158 145,133
Charge-offs (291,468) (263,915) (176,718)
Recoveries 63,460 60,012 50,917
Balance, end of period 401,183 381,966 358,711
Retail      
Financing Receivable, Allowance for Credit Loss      
Balance, beginning of period 367,037 345,275 326,320
Financial services provision for credit losses 237,882 225,665 144,756
Charge-offs (290,006) (263,915) (176,718)
Recoveries 63,460 60,012 50,917
Balance, end of period 378,373 367,037 345,275
Wholesale      
Financing Receivable, Allowance for Credit Loss      
Balance, beginning of period 14,929 13,436 13,059
Financial services provision for credit losses 9,343 1,493 377
Charge-offs (1,462) 0 0
Recoveries 0 0 0
Balance, end of period $ 22,810 $ 14,929 $ 13,436
v3.25.0.1
Finance Receivables - Schedule of Financing Receivable Credit Quality Indicators (Details) - USD ($)
$ in Thousands
12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2024
Dec. 31, 2023
Dec. 31, 2022
Financing Receivable, Recorded Investment      
Total $ 7,689,477 $ 7,880,231  
Gross charge-offs for the year ended      
Total 291,468 263,915 $ 176,718
United States      
Financing Receivable, Recorded Investment      
Total 7,500,851    
Canada      
Financing Receivable, Recorded Investment      
Total 188,626    
Retail      
Financing Receivable, Recorded Investment      
Year 1 2,448,913 2,637,198  
Year 2 1,780,330 2,043,433  
Year 3 1,313,909 1,176,286  
Year 4 702,736 526,884  
Year 5 273,313 280,805  
After year 5 161,905 154,093  
Total 6,681,106 6,818,699  
Gross charge-offs for the year ended      
Year 1 18,563 20,574  
Year 2 93,963 103,391  
Year 3 91,421 75,078  
Year 4 48,433 31,368  
Year 5 20,019 18,366  
After year 5 17,607 15,138  
Total 290,006 263,915 $ 176,718
Retail | United States      
Financing Receivable, Recorded Investment      
Year 1 2,402,090 2,572,883  
Year 2 1,741,316 1,998,720  
Year 3 1,288,745 1,150,467  
Year 4 689,938 512,436  
Year 5 267,460 273,031  
After year 5 159,001 150,461  
Total 6,548,550 6,657,998  
Gross charge-offs for the year ended      
Year 1 18,322 20,047  
Year 2 92,489 102,387  
Year 3 90,023 74,212  
Year 4 47,678 30,896  
Year 5 19,628 18,088  
After year 5 17,143 14,655  
Total 285,283 260,285  
Retail | Canada      
Financing Receivable, Recorded Investment      
Year 1 46,823 64,315  
Year 2 39,014 44,713  
Year 3 25,164 25,819  
Year 4 12,798 14,448  
Year 5 5,853 7,774  
After year 5 2,904 3,632  
Total 132,556 160,701  
Gross charge-offs for the year ended      
Year 1 241 527  
Year 2 1,474 1,004  
Year 3 1,398 866  
Year 4 755 472  
Year 5 391 278  
After year 5 464 483  
Total 4,723 3,630  
Retail | Super prime | United States      
Financing Receivable, Recorded Investment      
Year 1 1,040,491 1,066,321  
Year 2 694,941 729,339  
Year 3 449,697 376,474  
Year 4 206,974 151,004  
Year 5 67,668 70,627  
After year 5 28,606 27,013  
Total 2,488,377 2,420,778  
Retail | Super prime | Canada      
Financing Receivable, Recorded Investment      
Year 1 36,011 48,705  
Year 2 29,098 31,733  
Year 3 17,468 17,744  
Year 4 8,330 9,241  
Year 5 3,179 4,521  
After year 5 1,096 1,524  
Total 95,182 113,468  
Retail | Prime | United States      
Financing Receivable, Recorded Investment      
Year 1 1,042,910 1,173,463  
Year 2 821,719 993,417  
Year 3 659,000 584,305  
Year 4 363,507 259,995  
Year 5 141,495 139,011  
After year 5 82,771 78,880  
Total 3,111,402 3,229,071  
Retail | Prime | Canada      
Financing Receivable, Recorded Investment      
Year 1 9,111 13,764  
Year 2 8,687 11,434  
Year 3 6,724 7,336  
Year 4 4,033 4,390  
Year 5 2,212 2,728  
After year 5 1,524 1,838  
Total 32,291 41,490  
Retail | Sub-prime | United States      
Financing Receivable, Recorded Investment      
Year 1 318,689 333,099  
Year 2 224,656 275,964  
Year 3 180,048 189,688  
Year 4 119,457 101,437  
Year 5 58,297 63,393  
After year 5 47,624 44,568  
Total 948,771 1,008,149  
Retail | Sub-prime | Canada      
Financing Receivable, Recorded Investment      
Year 1 1,701 1,846  
Year 2 1,229 1,546  
Year 3 972 739  
Year 4 435 817  
Year 5 462 525  
After year 5 284 270  
Total $ 5,083 $ 5,743  
v3.25.0.1
Finance Receivables -Schedule of Recorded Investment of Retail and Wholesale Finance Receivables by Credit Quality Indicator (Details) - USD ($)
$ in Thousands
12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2024
Dec. 31, 2023
Dec. 31, 2022
Financing Receivable, Recorded Investment      
Total $ 7,689,477 $ 7,880,231  
Gross charge-offs for the year ended      
Total 291,468 263,915 $ 176,718
United States      
Financing Receivable, Recorded Investment      
Total 7,500,851    
Canada      
Financing Receivable, Recorded Investment      
Total 188,626    
Wholesale      
Financing Receivable, Recorded Investment      
Year 1 860,131 975,999  
Year 2 95,743 67,045  
Year 3 39,102 5,107  
Year 4 1,702 4,962  
Year 5 3,358 7,791  
After year 5 8,335 628  
Total 1,008,371 1,061,532  
Gross charge-offs for the year ended      
Year 1 709    
Year 2 710    
Year 3 42    
Year 4 0    
Year 5 0    
After year 5 1    
Total 1,462 0 0
Wholesale | Non-Performing      
Financing Receivable, Recorded Investment      
Year 1 6,430 0  
Year 2 4,702 0  
Year 3 129 0  
Year 4 0 0  
Year 5 0 0  
After year 5 2 0  
Total 11,263 0  
Wholesale | Doubtful      
Financing Receivable, Recorded Investment      
Year 1 25,827 0  
Year 2 3,869 0  
Year 3 139 0  
Year 4 0 0  
Year 5 0 0  
After year 5 8,196 0  
Total 38,031 0  
Wholesale | Substandard      
Financing Receivable, Recorded Investment      
Year 1 14,470 10,934  
Year 2 2,928 258  
Year 3 0 0  
Year 4 0 0  
Year 5 0 5  
After year 5 0 0  
Total 17,398 11,197  
Wholesale | Special Mention      
Financing Receivable, Recorded Investment      
Year 1 3,162 641  
Year 2 362 30  
Year 3 19 0  
Year 4 0 0  
Year 5 0 0  
After year 5 0 0  
Total 3,543 671  
Wholesale | Medium Risk      
Financing Receivable, Recorded Investment      
Year 1 1,471 2,905  
Year 2 271 0  
Year 3 0 0  
Year 4 0 0  
Year 5 0 0  
After year 5 0 0  
Total 1,742 2,905  
Wholesale | Low Risk      
Financing Receivable, Recorded Investment      
Year 1 808,771 961,519  
Year 2 83,611 66,757  
Year 3 38,815 5,107  
Year 4 1,702 4,962  
Year 5 3,358 7,786  
After year 5 137 628  
Total 936,394 1,046,759  
Retail      
Financing Receivable, Recorded Investment      
Year 1 2,448,913 2,637,198  
Year 2 1,780,330 2,043,433  
Year 3 1,313,909 1,176,286  
Year 4 702,736 526,884  
Year 5 273,313 280,805  
After year 5 161,905 154,093  
Total 6,681,106 6,818,699  
Gross charge-offs for the year ended      
Year 1 18,563 20,574  
Year 2 93,963 103,391  
Year 3 91,421 75,078  
Year 4 48,433 31,368  
Year 5 20,019 18,366  
After year 5 17,607 15,138  
Total 290,006 263,915 $ 176,718
Retail | United States      
Financing Receivable, Recorded Investment      
Year 1 2,402,090 2,572,883  
Year 2 1,741,316 1,998,720  
Year 3 1,288,745 1,150,467  
Year 4 689,938 512,436  
Year 5 267,460 273,031  
After year 5 159,001 150,461  
Total 6,548,550 6,657,998  
Gross charge-offs for the year ended      
Year 1 18,322 20,047  
Year 2 92,489 102,387  
Year 3 90,023 74,212  
Year 4 47,678 30,896  
Year 5 19,628 18,088  
After year 5 17,143 14,655  
Total 285,283 260,285  
Retail | Canada      
Financing Receivable, Recorded Investment      
Year 1 46,823 64,315  
Year 2 39,014 44,713  
Year 3 25,164 25,819  
Year 4 12,798 14,448  
Year 5 5,853 7,774  
After year 5 2,904 3,632  
Total 132,556 160,701  
Gross charge-offs for the year ended      
Year 1 241 527  
Year 2 1,474 1,004  
Year 3 1,398 866  
Year 4 755 472  
Year 5 391 278  
After year 5 464 483  
Total $ 4,723 $ 3,630  
v3.25.0.1
Finance Receivables - Schedule of Information Related to Wholesale Finance Receivables on Non-Accrual Status (Details) - Wholesale - USD ($)
$ in Thousands
12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2024
Dec. 31, 2023
Amortized Cost    
No related allowance recorded $ 7,510 $ 0
Related allowance recorded 3,753 0
Financing receivable, excluding accrued interest, nonaccrual 11,263 $ 0
Interest Income Recognized    
No related allowance recorded 795  
Related allowance recorded 416  
Financing receivable, nonaccrual, interest income $ 1,211  
v3.25.0.1
Finance Receivables - Schedule of Past Due Financing Receivables (Details) - USD ($)
$ in Thousands
Dec. 31, 2024
Dec. 31, 2023
Financing Receivable, Past Due    
Financing receivable, gross $ 7,689,477 $ 7,880,231
Current    
Financing Receivable, Past Due    
Financing receivable, gross 7,371,031 7,576,903
Total Past Due    
Financing Receivable, Past Due    
Financing receivable, gross 318,446 303,328
30 To 59 Days Past Due    
Financing Receivable, Past Due    
Financing receivable, gross 182,215 168,790
60 To 89 Days Past Due    
Financing Receivable, Past Due    
Financing receivable, gross 69,975 67,058
Greater than 90 Days Past Due    
Financing Receivable, Past Due    
Financing receivable, gross 66,256 67,480
Retail    
Financing Receivable, Past Due    
Financing receivable, gross 6,681,106 6,818,699
Retail | Current    
Financing Receivable, Past Due    
Financing receivable, gross 6,368,447 6,516,342
Retail | Total Past Due    
Financing Receivable, Past Due    
Financing receivable, gross 312,659 302,357
Retail | 30 To 59 Days Past Due    
Financing Receivable, Past Due    
Financing receivable, gross 178,752 168,027
Retail | 60 To 89 Days Past Due    
Financing Receivable, Past Due    
Financing receivable, gross 69,257 67,033
Retail | Greater than 90 Days Past Due    
Financing Receivable, Past Due    
Financing receivable, gross 64,650 67,297
Wholesale    
Financing Receivable, Past Due    
Financing receivable, gross 1,008,371 1,061,532
Wholesale | Current    
Financing Receivable, Past Due    
Financing receivable, gross 1,002,584 1,060,561
Wholesale | Total Past Due    
Financing Receivable, Past Due    
Financing receivable, gross 5,787 971
Wholesale | 30 To 59 Days Past Due    
Financing Receivable, Past Due    
Financing receivable, gross 3,463 763
Wholesale | 60 To 89 Days Past Due    
Financing Receivable, Past Due    
Financing receivable, gross 718 25
Wholesale | Greater than 90 Days Past Due    
Financing Receivable, Past Due    
Financing receivable, gross $ 1,606 $ 183
v3.25.0.1
Finance Receivables - Schedule of Wholesale and Retail Receivables Accruing Interest and are Past Due (Details) - USD ($)
$ in Thousands
Dec. 31, 2024
Dec. 31, 2023
Financing Receivable, Past Due    
Receivables past due and accruing interest $ 65,730 $ 67,480
United States    
Financing Receivable, Past Due    
Receivables past due and accruing interest 63,702 66,119
Canada    
Financing Receivable, Past Due    
Receivables past due and accruing interest $ 2,028 $ 1,361
v3.25.0.1
Goodwill and Intangible Assets - Schedule of Changes in Carrying Amount of Goodwill (Details) - USD ($)
$ in Thousands
12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2024
Dec. 31, 2023
Goodwill    
Balance, beginning of period $ 62,696 $ 62,090
Currency translation (1,041) 606
Balance, end of period 61,655 62,696
HDMC    
Goodwill    
Balance, beginning of period 54,369 53,763
Currency translation (1,041) 606
Balance, end of period 53,328 54,369
LiveWire    
Goodwill    
Balance, beginning of period 8,327 8,327
Currency translation 0 0
Balance, end of period $ 8,327 $ 8,327
v3.25.0.1
Goodwill and Intangible Assets - Additional Information (Details) - USD ($)
12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2024
Dec. 31, 2023
Dec. 31, 2022
Goodwill      
Amortization of intangible assets $ 1,100,000 $ 900,000 $ 800,000
HDFS      
Goodwill      
Intangible assets $ 0 $ 0  
Minimum      
Goodwill      
Estimated useful life (years) 3 years    
Maximum      
Goodwill      
Estimated useful life (years) 20 years    
v3.25.0.1
Goodwill and Intangible Assets - Schedule of Intangible Assets (Details) - USD ($)
$ in Thousands
Dec. 31, 2024
Dec. 31, 2023
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets, Net    
Gross carrying amount $ 11,889 $ 12,475
Accumulated amortization (6,315) (5,447)
Total other intangible assets $ 5,574 $ 7,028
v3.25.0.1
Goodwill and Intangible Assets - Schedule of Finite-Lived Intangible Assets Future Amortization Expense (Details) - USD ($)
$ in Thousands
Dec. 31, 2024
Dec. 31, 2023
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets, Net, Amortization Expense, Fiscal Year Maturity    
2025 $ 1,084  
2026 1,003  
2027 600  
2028 600  
2029 410  
Thereafter 1,877  
Total other intangible assets $ 5,574 $ 7,028
v3.25.0.1
Derivative Financial Instruments and Hedging Activities - Schedule of Derivative Instrument Fair Value (Details) - USD ($)
$ in Thousands
Dec. 31, 2024
Dec. 31, 2023
Derivatives, Fair Value    
Derivative Asset, Statement of Financial Position [Extensible Enumeration] Other current assets, Other long-term assets  
Derivative Liability, Statement of Financial Position [Extensible Enumeration] Accrued liabilities, Other long-term liabilities  
Interest rate caps | Other Noncurrent Assets    
Derivatives, Fair Value    
Assets   $ 500
Designated as Hedging Instrument    
Derivatives, Fair Value    
Notional Value $ 1,215,765 1,961,290
Assets 19,837 18,609
Liabilities 34,857 12,488
Designated as Hedging Instrument | Foreign currency contracts | Cash Flow Hedging    
Derivatives, Fair Value    
Notional Value 455,322 540,088
Assets 19,778 3,529
Liabilities 148 9,194
Designated as Hedging Instrument | Commodity contracts | Cash Flow Hedging    
Derivatives, Fair Value    
Notional Value 663 642
Assets 59 0
Liabilities 0 134
Designated as Hedging Instrument | Cross-currency swaps | Cash Flow Hedging    
Derivatives, Fair Value    
Notional Value 759,780 1,420,560
Assets 0 15,080
Liabilities 34,709 3,160
Not Designated as Hedging Instrument    
Derivatives, Fair Value    
Notional Value 276,486 623,496
Assets 2 464
Liabilities 163 318
Not Designated as Hedging Instrument | Commodity contracts    
Derivatives, Fair Value    
Notional Value 3,489 5,637
Assets 0 0
Liabilities 163 318
Not Designated as Hedging Instrument | Interest rate caps    
Derivatives, Fair Value    
Notional Value 272,997 617,859
Assets 2 464
Liabilities $ 0 $ 0
v3.25.0.1
Derivative Financial Instruments and Hedging Activities - Schedule of Amount of Gains and Losses Related to Derivative Financial Instruments (Details) - Designated as Hedging Instrument - Cash Flow Hedging - USD ($)
$ in Thousands
12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2024
Dec. 31, 2023
Dec. 31, 2022
Derivative Instruments, Gain (Loss) [Line Items]      
Gain/(Loss) Recognized in OCI $ (11,084) $ 48,583 $ (44,767)
Gain/(Loss) Reclassified from AOCL into Income (29,448) 43,678 (33,598)
Foreign currency contracts      
Derivative Instruments, Gain (Loss) [Line Items]      
Gain/(Loss) Recognized in OCI 39,985 1,859 26,093
Gain/(Loss) Reclassified from AOCL into Income 18,818 1,301 46,077
Commodity contracts      
Derivative Instruments, Gain (Loss) [Line Items]      
Gain/(Loss) Recognized in OCI (147) (654) 312
Gain/(Loss) Reclassified from AOCL into Income (339) (930) 703
Cross-currency swaps      
Derivative Instruments, Gain (Loss) [Line Items]      
Gain/(Loss) Recognized in OCI (46,629) 48,019 (71,172)
Gain/(Loss) Reclassified from AOCL into Income (46,966) 43,812 (79,952)
Treasury rate lock contracts      
Derivative Instruments, Gain (Loss) [Line Items]      
Gain/(Loss) Recognized in OCI (4,293) 1,139 0
Gain/(Loss) Reclassified from AOCL into Income (367) (53) (426)
Swap rate lock contracts      
Derivative Instruments, Gain (Loss) [Line Items]      
Gain/(Loss) Recognized in OCI 0 (1,780) 0
Gain/(Loss) Reclassified from AOCL into Income $ (594) $ (452) $ 0
v3.25.0.1
Derivative Financial Instruments and Hedging Activities - Schedule of Amount of Gains and Losses Recognized in Income Related to Derivative Financial Instruments (Details) - USD ($)
$ in Thousands
12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2024
Dec. 31, 2023
Dec. 31, 2022
Derivative [Line Items]      
Motorcycles and related products cost of goods sold $ 3,005,940 $ 3,322,306 $ 3,403,728
Selling, administrative and engineering expense 1,145,244 1,175,550 1,079,338
Interest expense 30,748 30,787 31,235
Financial services interest expense 371,766 332,380 217,653
Cash Flow Hedging | Designated as Hedging Instrument      
Derivative [Line Items]      
Gain/(Loss) Reclassified from AOCL into Income (29,448) 43,678 (33,598)
Cash Flow Hedging | Designated as Hedging Instrument | Foreign currency contracts      
Derivative [Line Items]      
Gain/(Loss) Reclassified from AOCL into Income 18,818 1,301 46,077
Cash Flow Hedging | Designated as Hedging Instrument | Foreign currency contracts | Motorcycles and related products cost of goods sold      
Derivative [Line Items]      
Gain/(Loss) Reclassified from AOCL into Income 18,818 1,301 46,077
Cash Flow Hedging | Designated as Hedging Instrument | Commodity contracts      
Derivative [Line Items]      
Gain/(Loss) Reclassified from AOCL into Income (339) (930) 703
Cash Flow Hedging | Designated as Hedging Instrument | Commodity contracts | Motorcycles and related products cost of goods sold      
Derivative [Line Items]      
Gain/(Loss) Reclassified from AOCL into Income (339) (930) 703
Cash Flow Hedging | Designated as Hedging Instrument | Cross-currency swaps      
Derivative [Line Items]      
Gain/(Loss) Reclassified from AOCL into Income (46,966) 43,812 (79,952)
Cash Flow Hedging | Designated as Hedging Instrument | Cross-currency swaps | Selling, administrative & engineering expense      
Derivative [Line Items]      
Gain/(Loss) Reclassified from AOCL into Income (46,966) 43,812 (79,952)
Cash Flow Hedging | Designated as Hedging Instrument | Treasury rate lock contracts      
Derivative [Line Items]      
Gain/(Loss) Reclassified from AOCL into Income (367) (53) (426)
Cash Flow Hedging | Designated as Hedging Instrument | Treasury rate lock contracts | Interest expense      
Derivative [Line Items]      
Gain/(Loss) Reclassified from AOCL into Income (272) (363) (363)
Cash Flow Hedging | Designated as Hedging Instrument | Treasury rate lock contracts | Financial services interest expense      
Derivative [Line Items]      
Gain/(Loss) Reclassified from AOCL into Income (95) 310 (63)
Cash Flow Hedging | Designated as Hedging Instrument | Swap Lock Contract | Financial services interest expense      
Derivative [Line Items]      
Gain/(Loss) Reclassified from AOCL into Income   (452)  
Cash Flow Hedging | Designated as Hedging Instrument | Swap rate lock contracts      
Derivative [Line Items]      
Gain/(Loss) Reclassified from AOCL into Income (594) $ (452) $ 0
Cash Flow Hedging | Designated as Hedging Instrument | Swap rate lock contracts | Financial services interest expense      
Derivative [Line Items]      
Gain/(Loss) Reclassified from AOCL into Income $ (594)    
v3.25.0.1
Derivative Financial Instruments and Hedging Activities - Additional Information (Details)
$ in Millions
12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2024
USD ($)
Derivative Instruments and Hedging Activities Disclosure [Abstract]  
Expected income (loss) to be reclassified in next twelve months $ (3.8)
v3.25.0.1
Derivative Financial Instruments and Hedging Activities - Schedule of Other Derivatives Not Designated as Hedging Instruments, Statements of Financial Performance and Financial Position, Location (Details) - Not Designated as Hedging Instrument - USD ($)
$ in Thousands
12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2024
Dec. 31, 2023
Dec. 31, 2022
Derivative Instruments, Gain (Loss) [Line Items]      
Amount of Gain/(Loss) Recognized in Income $ (1,311) $ (3,209) $ 9,524
Foreign currency contracts | Cost of Sales      
Derivative Instruments, Gain (Loss) [Line Items]      
Amount of Gain/(Loss) Recognized in Income (342) 125 7,730
Commodity contracts | Cost of Sales      
Derivative Instruments, Gain (Loss) [Line Items]      
Amount of Gain/(Loss) Recognized in Income (507) (1,426) 1,264
Interest rate caps | Cost of Sales      
Derivative Instruments, Gain (Loss) [Line Items]      
Amount of Gain/(Loss) Recognized in Income $ (462) $ (1,908) $ 530
v3.25.0.1
Leases - Additional Information (Details) - USD ($)
$ in Millions
12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2024
Dec. 31, 2023
Dec. 31, 2022
Lessee, Lease, Description      
Renewal term 5 years    
Termination period 1 year    
Operating lease expense $ 28.1 $ 26.0 $ 25.3
Variable lease cost $ 1.8 $ 3.2 $ 3.3
Minimum      
Lessee, Lease, Description      
Remaining lease terms 1 year    
Maximum      
Lessee, Lease, Description      
Remaining lease terms 41 years    
v3.25.0.1
Leases - Supplemental Balance Sheet Information (Details) - USD ($)
$ in Thousands
Dec. 31, 2024
Dec. 31, 2023
Assets    
Lease assets $ 63,853 $ 69,650
Liabilities    
Accrued liabilities 18,658 18,685
Lease liabilities 47,420 51,848
Lease liabilities $ 66,078 $ 70,533
Operating Lease, Liability, Current, Statement of Financial Position [Extensible List] Accrued liabilities Accrued liabilities
v3.25.0.1
Leases - Schedule of Future Minimum Operating Lease Payments (Details) - USD ($)
$ in Thousands
Dec. 31, 2024
Dec. 31, 2023
Lessee, Operating Lease, Liability, to be Paid    
2025 $ 21,267  
2026 16,406  
2027 9,807  
2028 7,957  
2029 7,124  
Thereafter 29,472  
Future lease payments 92,033  
Present value discount (25,955)  
Lease liability $ 66,078 $ 70,533
v3.25.0.1
Leases - Schedule of Other Lease Information (Details) - USD ($)
$ in Thousands
12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2024
Dec. 31, 2023
Cash Flow, Operating Activities, Lessee    
Cash outflows for amounts included in the measurement of lease liabilities $ 24,661 $ 20,622
ROU assets obtained in exchange for lease obligations, net of modifications $ 15,558 $ 45,703
Weighted-average remaining lease term (in years) 7 years 10 months 17 days 4 years 8 months 12 days
Weighted-average discount rate 5.60% 5.00%
v3.25.0.1
Debt - Schedule of Short-term Debt (Details) - USD ($)
$ in Thousands
Dec. 31, 2024
Dec. 31, 2023
Short-term Debt [Line Items]    
Short-term debt $ 640,204 $ 878,935
Unsecured commercial paper    
Short-term Debt [Line Items]    
Short-term debt $ 640,204 $ 878,935
v3.25.0.1
Debt - Schedule of Long-term Debt (Details)
$ in Thousands, € in Millions
Dec. 31, 2024
USD ($)
Dec. 31, 2024
EUR (€)
Dec. 31, 2023
USD ($)
Dec. 31, 2023
EUR (€)
Debt Instrument        
Unamortized discounts and debt issuance costs $ (22,536)      
Long-term debt, net 6,320,178   $ 6,246,585  
Current portion of long-term debt, net (1,851,513)   (1,255,999)  
Long-term debt, net 4,468,665   4,990,586  
Secured Debt        
Debt Instrument        
Unamortized discounts and debt issuance costs (6,245)   (7,261)  
Long-term debt, net 2,459,365   2,181,368  
Secured Debt | Asset-backed Canadian commercial paper conduit facility        
Debt Instrument        
Long-term debt, gross 77,381   70,742  
Secured Debt | Asset-backed U.S. commercial paper conduit facility        
Debt Instrument        
Long-term debt, gross 431,846   233,258  
Secured Debt | Asset-backed securitization debt        
Debt Instrument        
Long-term debt, gross 1,956,383   1,884,629  
Medium-Term Note        
Debt Instrument        
Unamortized discounts and debt issuance costs (13,091)   (15,710)  
Long-term debt, net 3,114,013   3,319,138  
Medium-Term Note | Due in 2024, issued November 2019        
Debt Instrument        
Long-term debt, gross $ 0   662,238 € 600.0
Stated interest rate 3.14% 3.14%    
Medium-Term Note | Due in 2025, issued June 2020        
Debt Instrument        
Long-term debt, gross $ 700,000   700,000  
Stated interest rate 3.35% 3.35%    
Medium-Term Note | Due in 2026, issued April 2023        
Debt Instrument        
Long-term debt, gross $ 727,104 € 700.0 772,610 € 700.0
Stated interest rate 6.36% 6.36%    
Medium-Term Note | Due in 2027, issued February 2022        
Debt Instrument        
Long-term debt, gross $ 500,000   500,000  
Stated interest rate 3.05% 3.05%    
Medium-Term Note | Due in 2028, issued March 2023        
Debt Instrument        
Long-term debt, gross $ 700,000   700,000  
Stated interest rate 6.50% 6.50%    
Medium-Term Note | Due in 2029, issued June 2024        
Debt Instrument        
Long-term debt, gross $ 500,000   0  
Stated interest rate 5.95% 5.95%    
Senior Notes        
Debt Instrument        
Unamortized discounts and debt issuance costs $ (3,200)   (3,921)  
Long-term debt, net 746,800   746,079  
Senior Notes | Due in 2025, issued July 2015        
Debt Instrument        
Long-term debt, gross $ 450,000   450,000  
Stated interest rate 3.50% 3.50%    
Senior Notes | Due in 2045, issued July 2015        
Debt Instrument        
Long-term debt, gross $ 300,000   300,000  
Stated interest rate 4.625% 4.625%    
Senior Unsecured Debt        
Debt Instrument        
Long-term debt, net $ 3,860,813   $ 4,065,217  
v3.25.0.1
Debt - Schedule of Maturities of Long-term debt (Details)
$ in Thousands
Dec. 31, 2024
USD ($)
Long-Term Debt, Fiscal Year Maturity  
2025 $ 2,484,712
2026 1,411,448
2027 1,063,280
2028 1,112,258
2029 611,220
Thereafter 300,000
Future principal payments 6,982,918
Unamortized discounts and debt issuance costs (22,536)
Total future payments $ 6,960,382
v3.25.0.1
Debt - Additional Information (Details)
€ in Millions
1 Months Ended 12 Months Ended
Nov. 30, 2024
EUR (€)
Apr. 30, 2024
USD ($)
May 31, 2023
USD ($)
Feb. 28, 2023
USD ($)
Dec. 31, 2024
Dec. 31, 2023
Debt Instrument            
Debt instrument, covenant, debt to allowance and equity ratio, maximum         10.0  
Debt instrument, covenant, debt to equity ratio, maximum         0.7  
Due in 2024, issued November 2019 | Medium-Term Note            
Debt Instrument            
Extinguishment of debt, amount | € € 600.0          
Extinguishment of debt, stated interest rate 3.14%          
Due in 2023, issued February 2018 | Medium-Term Note            
Debt Instrument            
Extinguishment of debt, amount       $ 350,000,000    
Extinguishment of debt, stated interest rate       3.35%    
Due in 2023, issued May 2020 | Medium-Term Note            
Debt Instrument            
Extinguishment of debt, amount     $ 650,000,000      
Extinguishment of debt, stated interest rate     4.94%      
Line of Credit | Credit Facility Maturing April 2027, Five Year Maturity            
Debt Instrument            
Debt instrument, term   5 years        
Line of credit, maximum borrowing capacity   $ 710,000,000        
Line of Credit | Global Credit Facilities            
Debt Instrument            
Debt instrument, term         5 years  
Line of Credit | Credit Facility Maturing April 2025, Five Year Term            
Debt Instrument            
Debt instrument, term   5 years        
Line of credit, maximum borrowing capacity   $ 710,000,000        
Unsecured commercial paper            
Debt Instrument            
Debt instrument, term         365 days  
Weighted-average interest rate of commercial paper         5.13% 6.18%
v3.25.0.1
Asset-Backed Financing - Schedule of Assets and Liabilities of Variable Interest Entities (Details) - USD ($)
$ in Thousands
Dec. 31, 2024
Dec. 31, 2023
Finance receivables    
Assets and Associated Liabilities of Transfers Accounted for as Secured Borrowings [Line Items]    
Transfers accounts for as secured borrowings, assets, carrying amount $ 3,051,035 $ 2,690,174
Transfers accounts for as secured borrowings, assets, allowance for loan losses, carrying amount (172,737) (144,550)
Finance receivables | Asset-backed securitizations | Consolidated VIEs:    
Assets and Associated Liabilities of Transfers Accounted for as Secured Borrowings [Line Items]    
Transfers accounts for as secured borrowings, assets, carrying amount 2,470,147 2,348,817
Transfers accounts for as secured borrowings, assets, allowance for loan losses, carrying amount (140,632) (126,882)
Finance receivables | Asset-backed U.S. commercial paper conduit facility | Consolidated VIEs:    
Assets and Associated Liabilities of Transfers Accounted for as Secured Borrowings [Line Items]    
Transfers accounts for as secured borrowings, assets, carrying amount 490,766 259,441
Transfers accounts for as secured borrowings, assets, allowance for loan losses, carrying amount (27,890) (14,001)
Finance receivables | Asset-backed Canadian commercial paper conduit facility | Unconsolidated VIEs:    
Assets and Associated Liabilities of Transfers Accounted for as Secured Borrowings [Line Items]    
Transfers accounts for as secured borrowings, assets, carrying amount 90,122 81,916
Transfers accounts for as secured borrowings, assets, allowance for loan losses, carrying amount (4,215) (3,667)
Restricted cash    
Assets and Associated Liabilities of Transfers Accounted for as Secured Borrowings [Line Items]    
Transfers accounts for as secured borrowings, assets, carrying amount 151,246 115,005
Restricted cash | Asset-backed securitizations | Consolidated VIEs:    
Assets and Associated Liabilities of Transfers Accounted for as Secured Borrowings [Line Items]    
Transfers accounts for as secured borrowings, assets, carrying amount 118,310 94,137
Restricted cash | Asset-backed U.S. commercial paper conduit facility | Consolidated VIEs:    
Assets and Associated Liabilities of Transfers Accounted for as Secured Borrowings [Line Items]    
Transfers accounts for as secured borrowings, assets, carrying amount 28,201 16,443
Restricted cash | Asset-backed Canadian commercial paper conduit facility | Unconsolidated VIEs:    
Assets and Associated Liabilities of Transfers Accounted for as Secured Borrowings [Line Items]    
Transfers accounts for as secured borrowings, assets, carrying amount 4,735 4,425
Other assets    
Assets and Associated Liabilities of Transfers Accounted for as Secured Borrowings [Line Items]    
Transfers accounts for as secured borrowings, assets, carrying amount 7,598 8,996
Other assets | Asset-backed securitizations | Consolidated VIEs:    
Assets and Associated Liabilities of Transfers Accounted for as Secured Borrowings [Line Items]    
Transfers accounts for as secured borrowings, assets, carrying amount 5,260 6,719
Other assets | Asset-backed U.S. commercial paper conduit facility | Consolidated VIEs:    
Assets and Associated Liabilities of Transfers Accounted for as Secured Borrowings [Line Items]    
Transfers accounts for as secured borrowings, assets, carrying amount 2,104 2,066
Other assets | Asset-backed Canadian commercial paper conduit facility | Unconsolidated VIEs:    
Assets and Associated Liabilities of Transfers Accounted for as Secured Borrowings [Line Items]    
Transfers accounts for as secured borrowings, assets, carrying amount 234 211
Total assets    
Assets and Associated Liabilities of Transfers Accounted for as Secured Borrowings [Line Items]    
Transfers accounts for as secured borrowings, assets, carrying amount 3,037,142 2,669,625
Total assets | Asset-backed securitizations | Consolidated VIEs:    
Assets and Associated Liabilities of Transfers Accounted for as Secured Borrowings [Line Items]    
Transfers accounts for as secured borrowings, assets, carrying amount 2,453,085 2,322,791
Total assets | Asset-backed U.S. commercial paper conduit facility | Consolidated VIEs:    
Assets and Associated Liabilities of Transfers Accounted for as Secured Borrowings [Line Items]    
Transfers accounts for as secured borrowings, assets, carrying amount 493,181 263,949
Total assets | Asset-backed Canadian commercial paper conduit facility | Unconsolidated VIEs:    
Assets and Associated Liabilities of Transfers Accounted for as Secured Borrowings [Line Items]    
Transfers accounts for as secured borrowings, assets, carrying amount 90,876 82,885
Asset-backed debt    
Assets and Associated Liabilities of Transfers Accounted for as Secured Borrowings [Line Items]    
Transfers accounts for as secured borrowings, liabilities, carrying amount 2,459,365 2,181,368
Asset-backed debt | Asset-backed securitizations | Consolidated VIEs:    
Assets and Associated Liabilities of Transfers Accounted for as Secured Borrowings [Line Items]    
Transfers accounts for as secured borrowings, liabilities, carrying amount 1,950,138 1,877,368
Asset-backed debt | Asset-backed U.S. commercial paper conduit facility | Consolidated VIEs:    
Assets and Associated Liabilities of Transfers Accounted for as Secured Borrowings [Line Items]    
Transfers accounts for as secured borrowings, liabilities, carrying amount 431,846 233,258
Asset-backed debt | Asset-backed Canadian commercial paper conduit facility | Unconsolidated VIEs:    
Assets and Associated Liabilities of Transfers Accounted for as Secured Borrowings [Line Items]    
Transfers accounts for as secured borrowings, liabilities, carrying amount $ 77,381 $ 70,742
v3.25.0.1
Asset-Backed Financing - Additional Information (Details)
12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2024
USD ($)
spe
transaction
Dec. 31, 2023
USD ($)
transaction
spe
Dec. 31, 2022
USD ($)
Dec. 31, 2024
CAD ($)
spe
transaction
Nov. 30, 2024
CAD ($)
Jun. 30, 2024
CAD ($)
Nov. 30, 2022
USD ($)
Nov. 30, 2022
CAD ($)
Variable Interest Entity [Line Items]                
Proceeds from securitization debt $ 1,145,211,000 $ 1,045,547,000 $ 1,826,891,000          
Number of transactions | transaction 2 2   2        
Financial services interest expense $ 371,766,000 $ 332,380,000 $ 217,653,000          
Asset-backed securitization | U.S. Line of Credit                
Variable Interest Entity [Line Items]                
Transfers on finance receivables $ 1,270,000,000 $ 1,200,000,000            
Number of special purpose entities | spe 2 2   2        
Secured Debt | Consolidated VIEs:                
Variable Interest Entity [Line Items]                
Weighted average interest rate at date of issuance 4.85% 4.97%   4.85%        
Financial services interest expense $ 92,500,000 $ 91,800,000            
Secured Debt | Asset-backed U.S. commercial paper conduit facility | Line of Credit | Consolidated VIEs:                
Variable Interest Entity [Line Items]                
Weighted average interest rate at date of issuance 6.33% 7.27%   6.33%        
Financial services interest expense $ 25,400,000 $ 21,800,000            
Secured Debt | Asset-backed U.S. commercial paper conduit facility | U.S. Line of Credit | Consolidated VIEs:                
Variable Interest Entity [Line Items]                
Debt instrument, term 5 years              
Transfers on finance receivables $ 472,300,000 $ 0            
Proceeds from transfers of finance receivables $ 409,800,000              
Secured Debt | Asset-backed Canadian commercial paper conduit facility | Unconsolidated VIEs:                
Variable Interest Entity [Line Items]                
Weighted average interest rate at date of issuance 4.48% 4.13%   4.48%        
Financial services interest expense $ 4,000,000.0 $ 2,800,000            
Secured Debt | Asset-backed Canadian commercial paper conduit facility | Foreign Line of Credit | Unconsolidated VIEs:                
Variable Interest Entity [Line Items]                
Line of credit, maximum borrowing capacity       $ 165,000,000.0        
Increase (decrease) in maximum borrowing capacity           $ 40,000,000    
Debt instrument, term 4 years              
Transfers on finance receivables $ 73,400,000 51,400,000            
Proceeds from transfers of finance receivables 60,200,000 42,400,000            
VIE, maximum loss exposure, amount 13,500,000              
Secured Debt | Asset-backed U.S. Commercial Paper conduit facility VIE, combined facilities | U.S. Line of Credit | Consolidated VIEs:                
Variable Interest Entity [Line Items]                
Revolving credit facility addition to incremental borrowings             $ 300,000,000 $ 300,000,000
Secured Debt | Asset-backed U.S. Commercial Paper conduit facility VIE, combined facilities | U.S. Line of Credit | Unconsolidated VIEs:                
Variable Interest Entity [Line Items]                
Line of credit, maximum borrowing capacity         $ 1,500,000,000      
Secured Debt | Asset-backed securities, securitized loans and receivables | Asset-backed securitization | Consolidated VIEs: | SPE                
Variable Interest Entity [Line Items]                
Secured notes issued 1,150,000,000 1,050,000,000.00            
Proceeds from securitization debt $ 1,140,000,000 $ 1,040,000,000.00            
v3.25.0.1
Asset-Backed Financing - Schedule of Secured Notes With Related Maturity (Details) - Variable Interest Entity, Primary Beneficiary - Secured Debt - USD ($)
Dec. 31, 2024
Dec. 31, 2023
Debt Instrument    
Weighted average interest rate at date of issuance 4.85% 4.97%
Secured Notes Issued September 2024    
Debt Instrument    
Company issued secured notes $ 600,000,000  
Weighted average interest rate at date of issuance 4.52%  
Secured Notes Issued May 2024    
Debt Instrument    
Company issued secured notes $ 550,000,000  
Weighted average interest rate at date of issuance 5.48%  
Secured Notes Issued September 2023    
Debt Instrument    
Company issued secured notes $ 500,000,000  
Weighted average interest rate at date of issuance 5.79%  
Secured Notes Issued February 2023    
Debt Instrument    
Company issued secured notes $ 550,000,000  
Weighted average interest rate at date of issuance 5.10%  
Secured Notes Issued June 2022    
Debt Instrument    
Company issued secured notes $ 1,286,262,000  
Weighted average interest rate at date of issuance 2.45%  
Secured Notes Issued April 2022    
Debt Instrument    
Company issued secured notes $ 550,000,000  
Weighted average interest rate at date of issuance 2.40%  
Secured Notes Issued August 2021    
Debt Instrument    
Company issued secured notes $ 575,000,000  
Weighted average interest rate at date of issuance 0.42%  
Secured Notes Issued February 2021    
Debt Instrument    
Company issued secured notes $ 600,000,000  
Weighted average interest rate at date of issuance 0.30%  
v3.25.0.1
Fair Value - Schedule of Assets and Liabilities Measured at Fair Value (Details) - Fair Value, Measurements, Recurring - USD ($)
$ in Thousands
Dec. 31, 2024
Dec. 31, 2023
Assets:    
Cash equivalents $ 1,275,561 $ 1,067,755
Marketable securities 32,070 34,079
Derivative financial instruments 19,839 19,073
Assets, fair value 1,327,470 1,120,907
Liabilities:    
Derivative financial instruments 35,020 12,806
LiveWire warrants 1,549 12,319
Liabilities, fair value disclosure 36,569 25,125
Level 1    
Assets:    
Cash equivalents 1,000,933 898,000
Marketable securities 32,070 34,079
Derivative financial instruments 0 0
Assets, fair value 1,033,003 932,079
Liabilities:    
Derivative financial instruments 0 0
LiveWire warrants 1,013 8,059
Liabilities, fair value disclosure 1,013 8,059
Level 2    
Assets:    
Cash equivalents 274,628 169,755
Marketable securities 0 0
Derivative financial instruments 19,839 19,073
Assets, fair value 294,467 188,828
Liabilities:    
Derivative financial instruments 35,020 12,806
LiveWire warrants 536 4,260
Liabilities, fair value disclosure $ 35,556 $ 17,066
v3.25.0.1
Fair Value - Narrative (Details) - USD ($)
$ / shares in Units, $ in Millions
Dec. 31, 2024
Dec. 31, 2023
Fair Value Adjustment | Fair Value, Measurements, Nonrecurring    
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis    
Repossessed inventory at the lower of cost or net realizable value $ 18.4 $ 18.6
Level 2 | Estimate of Fair Value Measurement | Fair Value, Measurements, Nonrecurring    
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis    
Repossessed inventory at the lower of cost or net realizable value $ 27.1 $ 28.0
LiveWire    
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis    
Number of securities called by each warrant (in shares) 1  
Livewire common stock (in usd per share) $ 11.50  
Warrant term (in years) 5 years  
v3.25.0.1
Fair Value - Schedule of Fair Value and Carrying Value of Company Financial Instruments (Details) - USD ($)
$ in Thousands
Dec. 31, 2024
Dec. 31, 2023
Fair Value    
Assets:    
Finance receivables, net $ 7,342,319 $ 7,500,263
Liabilities:    
Deposits, net 555,902 460,766
Fair Value | Medium-Term Note    
Debt:    
Long-term debt, fair value 3,127,710 3,308,952
Fair Value | Senior Notes    
Debt:    
Long-term debt, fair value 683,624 674,787
Fair Value | Asset-backed U.S. commercial paper conduit facility | Secured Debt    
Debt:    
Long-term debt, fair value 431,846 233,258
Fair Value | Asset-backed Canadian commercial paper conduit facility | Secured Debt    
Debt:    
Long-term debt, fair value 77,381 70,742
Fair Value | Asset-backed securitization debt | Secured Debt    
Debt:    
Long-term debt, fair value 1,955,006 1,872,215
Fair Value | Unsecured commercial paper    
Debt:    
Short-term debt, fair value 640,204 878,935
Carrying Value    
Assets:    
Finance receivables, net 7,288,294 7,498,265
Liabilities:    
Deposits, net 550,586 447,782
Carrying Value | Medium-Term Note    
Debt:    
Long-term debt, fair value 3,114,013 3,319,138
Carrying Value | Senior Notes    
Debt:    
Long-term debt, fair value 746,800 746,079
Carrying Value | Asset-backed U.S. commercial paper conduit facility | Secured Debt    
Debt:    
Long-term debt, fair value 431,846 233,258
Carrying Value | Asset-backed Canadian commercial paper conduit facility | Secured Debt    
Debt:    
Long-term debt, fair value 77,381 70,742
Carrying Value | Asset-backed securitization debt | Secured Debt    
Debt:    
Long-term debt, fair value 1,950,138 1,877,368
Carrying Value | Unsecured commercial paper    
Debt:    
Short-term debt, fair value $ 640,204 $ 878,935
v3.25.0.1
Product Warranty and Recall Campaigns - Additional Information (Details) - USD ($)
$ in Thousands
12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2024
Dec. 31, 2023
Dec. 31, 2022
Dec. 31, 2021
Product Information [Line Items]        
Liability for recall campaigns $ 71,591 $ 64,144 $ 75,960 $ 61,621
Recall Campaign        
Product Information [Line Items]        
Liability for recall campaigns $ 21,000 $ 18,900 $ 29,700  
Motorcycles | All Countries, Excluding Japan        
Product Information [Line Items]        
Standard product warranty, period 2 years      
Motorcycles | Japan        
Product Information [Line Items]        
Standard product warranty, period 3 years      
Battery for electric motorcycles        
Product Information [Line Items]        
Unlimited warranty, period 5 years      
Parts and accessories and apparel        
Product Information [Line Items]        
Standard product warranty, period 1 year      
v3.25.0.1
Product Warranty and Recall Campaigns - Schedule of Warranty and Recall Liability (Details) - USD ($)
$ in Thousands
12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2024
Dec. 31, 2023
Dec. 31, 2022
Movement in Standard Product Warranty Accrual [Roll Forward]      
Balance, beginning of period $ 64,144 $ 75,960 $ 61,621
Warranties issued during the period 47,388 45,374 39,466
Settlements made during the period (63,645) (67,084) (38,173)
Recalls and changes to pre-existing warranty liabilities 23,704 9,894 13,046
Balance, end of period $ 71,591 $ 64,144 $ 75,960
v3.25.0.1
Employee Benefit Plans and Other Postretirement Benefits - Additional Information (Details) - USD ($)
$ in Millions
12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2025
Dec. 31, 2024
Dec. 31, 2023
Dec. 31, 2022
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure        
Retirement age threshold   55 years    
Postretirement benefits eligibility, years of service requirement   10 years    
Company contributions   $ 32.4 $ 30.5 $ 30.9
Pension and SERPA Benefits        
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure        
Expected return on plan assets   6.20% 6.80% 5.60%
Accumulated benefit obligation   $ 1,510.0 $ 1,570.0  
Pension Benefits        
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure        
Investment in company common stock (in shares)   1,273,592 1,273,592  
Pension Benefits | Equity Holdings        
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure        
Target plan asset allocation   30.00%    
Pension Benefits | Fixed Income Securities and Cash and Cash Equivalents        
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure        
Target plan asset allocation   70.00%    
Pension Benefits | Defined Benefit Plan, Equity Securities, Common Stock        
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure        
Investment in company common stock - value   $ 38.4 $ 46.9  
Pension Benefits | Scenario, Forecast        
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure        
Expected return on plan assets 6.40%      
Postretirement Healthcare Benefits        
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure        
Expected return on plan assets   7.46% 7.48% 6.77%
Postretirement Healthcare Benefits | Equity Holdings        
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure        
Target plan asset allocation   68.00%    
Postretirement Healthcare Benefits | Fixed Income Securities and Cash and Cash Equivalents        
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure        
Target plan asset allocation   32.00%    
Postretirement Healthcare Benefits | Scenario, Forecast        
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure        
Expected return on plan assets 7.70%      
v3.25.0.1
Employee Benefit Plans and Other Postretirement Benefits - Schedule of Obligation and Funded Status (Details) - USD ($)
$ in Thousands
12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2024
Dec. 31, 2023
Dec. 31, 2022
Change in plan assets:      
Pension and postretirement assets $ 440,825 $ 413,107  
Pension and SERPA Benefits      
Change in benefit obligation:      
Benefit obligation, beginning of period 1,568,277 1,553,912  
Service cost 4,698 5,174 $ 19,052
Interest cost 80,478 81,911 61,890
Actuarial loss / (gains) (41,748) 35,608  
Plan participant contributions 0 0  
Special early retirement benefits 1,722 0  
Plan amendments 5,601 0  
Benefits paid (112,281) (106,493)  
Settlements 0 (1,835)  
Benefit obligation, end of period 1,506,747 1,568,277 1,553,912
Change in plan assets:      
Fair value of plan assets, beginning of period 1,901,824 1,809,543  
Return on plan assets 49,572 198,212  
Plan participant contributions 0 0  
Benefits paid (111,617) (105,931)  
Fair value of plan assets, end of period 1,839,779 1,901,824 1,809,543
Funded status of the plan 333,032 333,547  
Pension and postretirement assets 342,569 343,619  
Accrued liabilities (1,176) (1,129)  
Pension and postretirement liabilities (8,361) (8,943)  
Total benefits included in balance sheet 333,032 333,547  
Prior service credits 6,597 2,886  
Actuarial losses (gains) 310,065 277,825  
Amounts included in other comprehensive income, net of tax 316,662 280,711  
Postretirement Healthcare Benefits      
Change in benefit obligation:      
Benefit obligation, beginning of period 206,506 210,811  
Service cost 2,892 3,184 4,642
Interest cost 10,775 11,089 7,617
Actuarial loss / (gains) (15,269) (18,350)  
Plan participant contributions 564 1,790  
Special early retirement benefits 0 0  
Plan amendments 0 12,959  
Benefits paid (13,721) (14,977)  
Settlements 0 0  
Benefit obligation, end of period 191,747 206,506 210,811
Change in plan assets:      
Fair value of plan assets, beginning of period 225,167 205,803  
Return on plan assets 28,067 29,211  
Plan participant contributions 564 1,790  
Benefits paid (9,308) (11,637)  
Fair value of plan assets, end of period 244,490 225,167 $ 205,803
Funded status of the plan 52,743 18,661  
Pension and postretirement assets 98,256 69,489  
Accrued liabilities 0 0  
Pension and postretirement liabilities (45,513) (50,828)  
Total benefits included in balance sheet 52,743 18,661  
Prior service credits 8,087 8,542  
Actuarial losses (gains) (75,603) (59,631)  
Amounts included in other comprehensive income, net of tax $ (67,516) $ (51,089)  
v3.25.0.1
Employee Benefit Plans and Other Postretirement Benefits - Schedule of Pension Plans With PBO and ABO in Excess of Fair Value of Plan Assets (Details) - Pension and SERPA Benefits - USD ($)
$ in Thousands
Dec. 31, 2024
Dec. 31, 2023
Defined Benefit Plan, Pension Plan with Project Benefit Obligation in Excess of Plan Assets [Abstract]    
PBO $ 9,537 $ 10,072
Fair value of plan assets 0 0
Defined Benefit Plan, Plan with Accumulated Benefit Obligation in Excess of Plan Assets [Abstract]    
ABO 9,516 10,035
Fair value of plan assets $ 0 $ 0
v3.25.0.1
Employee Benefit Plans and Other Postretirement Benefits - Components of Net Periodic Benefit Costs (Details) - USD ($)
$ in Thousands
12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2024
Dec. 31, 2023
Dec. 31, 2022
Pension and SERPA Benefits      
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure      
Service cost $ 4,698 $ 5,174 $ 19,052
Interest cost 80,478 81,911 61,890
Expected return on plan assets (132,574) (146,076) (125,904)
Prior service credit 751 751 (1,312)
Net loss (650) (722) 31,912
Settlement (gain) loss 1,722 (759) (1,471)
Net periodic benefit cost (45,575) (59,721) (15,833)
Postretirement Healthcare Benefits      
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure      
Service cost 2,892 3,184 4,642
Interest cost 10,775 11,089 7,617
Expected return on plan assets (17,696) (17,124) (15,237)
Prior service credit 595 (665) (2,323)
Net loss (4,999) (4,388) 488
Settlement (gain) loss 0 0 (1,244)
Net periodic benefit cost $ (8,433) $ (7,904) $ (6,057)
v3.25.0.1
Employee Benefit Plans and Other Postretirement Benefits - Schedule of Assumptions Used to Determine Net Periodic Benefit Cost (Details)
12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2024
Dec. 31, 2023
Dec. 31, 2022
Pension and SERPA Benefits      
Assumptions for benefit obligations:      
Discount rate 5.65% 5.31% 5.45%
Rate of compensation increase 4.00% 4.00% 4.00%
Assumptions for net periodic benefit cost:      
Discount rate 5.31% 5.45% 2.89%
Expected return on plan assets 6.20% 6.80% 5.60%
Rate of compensation increase 4.00% 4.00% 3.49%
Postretirement Healthcare Benefits      
Assumptions for benefit obligations:      
Discount rate 5.63% 5.36% 5.42%
Assumptions for net periodic benefit cost:      
Discount rate 5.36% 5.42% 2.72%
Expected return on plan assets 7.46% 7.48% 6.77%
v3.25.0.1
Employee Benefit Plans and Other Postretirement Benefits - Schedule of Fair Value of Pension Plan and Postretirement Healthcare Plan Assets (Details) - USD ($)
$ in Thousands
Dec. 31, 2024
Dec. 31, 2023
Dec. 31, 2022
Pension Benefits      
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure      
Total benefit plan assets $ 1,839,779 $ 1,901,824  
Pension Benefits | Fair Value, Inputs, Level 1 and 2      
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure      
Total benefit plan assets 1,838,890 1,899,438  
Pension Benefits | Level 1      
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure      
Total benefit plan assets 471,860 660,859  
Pension Benefits | Level 2      
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure      
Total benefit plan assets 1,367,030 1,238,579  
Pension Benefits | Fair Value Measured at Net Asset Value Per Share      
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure      
Total benefit plan assets 889 2,386  
Pension Benefits | Cash and cash equivalents | Fair Value, Inputs, Level 1 and 2      
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure      
Total benefit plan assets 26,111 27,730  
Pension Benefits | Cash and cash equivalents | Level 1      
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure      
Total benefit plan assets 26,111 0  
Pension Benefits | Cash and cash equivalents | Level 2      
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure      
Total benefit plan assets 0 27,730  
Pension Benefits | Equity Holdings | Fair Value, Inputs, Level 1 and 2      
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure      
Total benefit plan assets 427,618 494,194  
Pension Benefits | Equity Holdings | Level 1      
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure      
Total benefit plan assets 325,721 494,143  
Pension Benefits | Equity Holdings | Level 2      
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure      
Total benefit plan assets 101,897 51  
Pension Benefits | U.S. companies | Fair Value, Inputs, Level 1 and 2      
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure      
Total benefit plan assets 190,113 346,895  
Pension Benefits | U.S. companies | Level 1      
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure      
Total benefit plan assets 190,058 346,844  
Pension Benefits | U.S. companies | Level 2      
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure      
Total benefit plan assets 55 51  
Pension Benefits | Foreign companies | Fair Value, Inputs, Level 1 and 2      
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure      
Total benefit plan assets 32 22,425  
Pension Benefits | Foreign companies | Level 1      
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure      
Total benefit plan assets 32 22,425  
Pension Benefits | Foreign companies | Level 2      
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure      
Total benefit plan assets 0 0  
Pension Benefits | Pooled equity funds | Fair Value, Inputs, Level 1 and 2      
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure      
Total benefit plan assets 237,473 124,853  
Pension Benefits | Pooled equity funds | Level 1      
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure      
Total benefit plan assets 135,631 124,853  
Pension Benefits | Pooled equity funds | Level 2      
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure      
Total benefit plan assets 101,842 0  
Pension Benefits | Other | Fair Value, Inputs, Level 1 and 2      
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure      
Total benefit plan assets   21  
Pension Benefits | Other | Level 1      
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure      
Total benefit plan assets   21  
Pension Benefits | Other | Level 2      
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure      
Total benefit plan assets   0  
Pension Benefits | Fixed-income holdings | Fair Value, Inputs, Level 1 and 2      
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure      
Total benefit plan assets 1,385,161 1,377,514  
Pension Benefits | Fixed-income holdings | Level 1      
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure      
Total benefit plan assets 120,028 166,716  
Pension Benefits | Fixed-income holdings | Level 2      
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure      
Total benefit plan assets 1,265,133 1,210,798  
Pension Benefits | U.S. Treasuries | Fair Value, Inputs, Level 1 and 2      
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure      
Total benefit plan assets 120,028 110,767  
Pension Benefits | U.S. Treasuries | Level 1      
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure      
Total benefit plan assets 120,028 110,767  
Pension Benefits | U.S. Treasuries | Level 2      
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure      
Total benefit plan assets 0 0  
Pension Benefits | Federal agencies | Fair Value, Inputs, Level 1 and 2      
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure      
Total benefit plan assets 11,271 11,028  
Pension Benefits | Federal agencies | Level 1      
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure      
Total benefit plan assets 0 0  
Pension Benefits | Federal agencies | Level 2      
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure      
Total benefit plan assets 11,271 11,028  
Pension Benefits | Corporate bonds | Fair Value, Inputs, Level 1 and 2      
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure      
Total benefit plan assets 694,002 708,790  
Pension Benefits | Corporate bonds | Level 1      
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure      
Total benefit plan assets 0 0  
Pension Benefits | Corporate bonds | Level 2      
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure      
Total benefit plan assets 694,002 708,790  
Pension Benefits | Pooled fixed income funds | Fair Value, Inputs, Level 1 and 2      
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure      
Total benefit plan assets 463,769 442,409  
Pension Benefits | Pooled fixed income funds | Level 1      
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure      
Total benefit plan assets 0 55,487  
Pension Benefits | Pooled fixed income funds | Level 2      
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure      
Total benefit plan assets 463,769 386,922  
Pension Benefits | Foreign bonds | Fair Value, Inputs, Level 1 and 2      
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure      
Total benefit plan assets 86,071 93,034  
Pension Benefits | Foreign bonds | Level 1      
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure      
Total benefit plan assets 0 462  
Pension Benefits | Foreign bonds | Level 2      
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure      
Total benefit plan assets 86,071 92,572  
Pension Benefits | Municipal bonds | Fair Value, Inputs, Level 1 and 2      
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure      
Total benefit plan assets 10,020 11,486  
Pension Benefits | Municipal bonds | Level 1      
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure      
Total benefit plan assets 0 0  
Pension Benefits | Municipal bonds | Level 2      
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure      
Total benefit plan assets 10,020 11,486  
Pension Benefits | Private equity investments | Fair Value Measured at Net Asset Value Per Share      
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure      
Total benefit plan assets 334 794  
Pension Benefits | Real estate investments | Fair Value Measured at Net Asset Value Per Share      
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure      
Total benefit plan assets 555 1,592  
Postretirement Healthcare Benefits      
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure      
Total benefit plan assets 244,490 225,167 $ 205,803
Postretirement Healthcare Benefits | Fair Value, Inputs, Level 1 and 2      
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure      
Total benefit plan assets 229,615 210,450  
Postretirement Healthcare Benefits | Level 1      
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure      
Total benefit plan assets 173,257 204,138  
Postretirement Healthcare Benefits | Level 2      
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure      
Total benefit plan assets 56,358 6,312  
Postretirement Healthcare Benefits | Cash and cash equivalents | Fair Value, Inputs, Level 1 and 2      
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure      
Total benefit plan assets 1,824 2,391  
Postretirement Healthcare Benefits | Cash and cash equivalents | Level 1      
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure      
Total benefit plan assets 1,824 0  
Postretirement Healthcare Benefits | Cash and cash equivalents | Level 2      
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure      
Total benefit plan assets 0 2,391  
Postretirement Healthcare Benefits | Equity Holdings | Fair Value, Inputs, Level 1 and 2      
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure      
Total benefit plan assets 169,500 160,529  
Postretirement Healthcare Benefits | Equity Holdings | Level 1      
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure      
Total benefit plan assets 156,298 160,529  
Postretirement Healthcare Benefits | Equity Holdings | Level 2      
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure      
Total benefit plan assets 13,202 0  
Postretirement Healthcare Benefits | U.S. companies | Fair Value, Inputs, Level 1 and 2      
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure      
Total benefit plan assets 88,083 113,135  
Postretirement Healthcare Benefits | U.S. companies | Level 1      
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure      
Total benefit plan assets 88,083 113,135  
Postretirement Healthcare Benefits | U.S. companies | Level 2      
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure      
Total benefit plan assets 0 0  
Postretirement Healthcare Benefits | Foreign companies | Fair Value, Inputs, Level 1 and 2      
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure      
Total benefit plan assets 27,430 21,034  
Postretirement Healthcare Benefits | Foreign companies | Level 1      
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure      
Total benefit plan assets 27,430 21,034  
Postretirement Healthcare Benefits | Foreign companies | Level 2      
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure      
Total benefit plan assets 0 0  
Postretirement Healthcare Benefits | Pooled equity funds | Fair Value, Inputs, Level 1 and 2      
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure      
Total benefit plan assets 53,987 26,355  
Postretirement Healthcare Benefits | Pooled equity funds | Level 1      
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure      
Total benefit plan assets 40,785 26,355  
Postretirement Healthcare Benefits | Pooled equity funds | Level 2      
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure      
Total benefit plan assets 13,202 0  
Postretirement Healthcare Benefits | Other | Fair Value, Inputs, Level 1 and 2      
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure      
Total benefit plan assets   5  
Postretirement Healthcare Benefits | Other | Level 1      
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure      
Total benefit plan assets   5  
Postretirement Healthcare Benefits | Other | Level 2      
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure      
Total benefit plan assets   0  
Postretirement Healthcare Benefits | Fixed-income holdings | Fair Value, Inputs, Level 1 and 2      
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure      
Total benefit plan assets 58,291 47,530  
Postretirement Healthcare Benefits | Fixed-income holdings | Level 1      
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure      
Total benefit plan assets 15,135 43,609  
Postretirement Healthcare Benefits | Fixed-income holdings | Level 2      
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure      
Total benefit plan assets 43,156 3,921  
Postretirement Healthcare Benefits | U.S. Treasuries | Fair Value, Inputs, Level 1 and 2      
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure      
Total benefit plan assets 415 359  
Postretirement Healthcare Benefits | U.S. Treasuries | Level 1      
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure      
Total benefit plan assets 415 359  
Postretirement Healthcare Benefits | U.S. Treasuries | Level 2      
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure      
Total benefit plan assets 0 0  
Postretirement Healthcare Benefits | Federal agencies | Fair Value, Inputs, Level 1 and 2      
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure      
Total benefit plan assets 39 36  
Postretirement Healthcare Benefits | Federal agencies | Level 1      
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure      
Total benefit plan assets 0 0  
Postretirement Healthcare Benefits | Federal agencies | Level 2      
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure      
Total benefit plan assets 39 36  
Postretirement Healthcare Benefits | Corporate bonds | Fair Value, Inputs, Level 1 and 2      
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure      
Total benefit plan assets 2,388 2,286  
Postretirement Healthcare Benefits | Corporate bonds | Level 1      
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure      
Total benefit plan assets 0 0  
Postretirement Healthcare Benefits | Corporate bonds | Level 2      
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure      
Total benefit plan assets 2,388 2,286  
Postretirement Healthcare Benefits | Pooled fixed income funds | Fair Value, Inputs, Level 1 and 2      
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure      
Total benefit plan assets 55,119 44,512  
Postretirement Healthcare Benefits | Pooled fixed income funds | Level 1      
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure      
Total benefit plan assets 14,720 43,248  
Postretirement Healthcare Benefits | Pooled fixed income funds | Level 2      
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure      
Total benefit plan assets 40,399 1,264  
Postretirement Healthcare Benefits | Foreign bonds | Fair Value, Inputs, Level 1 and 2      
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure      
Total benefit plan assets 296 300  
Postretirement Healthcare Benefits | Foreign bonds | Level 1      
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure      
Total benefit plan assets 0 2  
Postretirement Healthcare Benefits | Foreign bonds | Level 2      
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure      
Total benefit plan assets 296 298  
Postretirement Healthcare Benefits | Municipal bonds | Fair Value, Inputs, Level 1 and 2      
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure      
Total benefit plan assets 34 37  
Postretirement Healthcare Benefits | Municipal bonds | Level 1      
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure      
Total benefit plan assets 0 0  
Postretirement Healthcare Benefits | Municipal bonds | Level 2      
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure      
Total benefit plan assets 34 37  
Postretirement Healthcare Benefits | Limited partnership interests | Fair Value Measured at Net Asset Value Per Share      
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure      
Total benefit plan assets 14,537 13,773  
Postretirement Healthcare Benefits | Real estate investments | Fair Value Measured at Net Asset Value Per Share      
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure      
Total benefit plan assets $ 338 $ 944  
v3.25.0.1
Employee Benefit Plans and Other Postretirement Benefits - Schedule of Weighted-Average Health Care Cost Trend Rate (Details)
12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2024
Dec. 31, 2023
Defined Benefit Plan, Assumed Health Care Cost Trend Rates [Abstract]    
Healthcare cost trend rate for next year (in percent) 6.89% 7.50%
Rate to which the cost trend rate is assumed to decline (the ultimate rate) (in percent) 5.00% 5.00%
Year that the rate reaches the ultimate trend rate (year) 2033 2032
v3.25.0.1
Employee Benefit Plans and Other Postretirement Benefits - Schedule of Expected Benefit Payments for Next Five Years and Thereafter (Details)
$ in Thousands
Dec. 31, 2024
USD ($)
Pension Benefits  
Defined Benefit Plan, Expected Future Benefit Payment  
2025 $ 118,693
2026 119,276
2027 119,461
2028 117,977
2029 117,909
2030-2034 579,375
SERPA Benefits  
Defined Benefit Plan, Expected Future Benefit Payment  
2025 1,209
2026 1,129
2027 999
2028 892
2029 809
2030-2034 3,533
Postretirement Healthcare Benefits  
Defined Benefit Plan, Expected Future Benefit Payment  
2025 17,228
2026 17,745
2027 18,205
2028 18,512
2029 18,712
2030-2034 $ 90,946
v3.25.0.1
Commitments and Contingencies (Details) - USD ($)
$ in Millions
1 Months Ended
Nov. 30, 2024
Aug. 31, 2024
Dec. 31, 2024
Schedule Of Loss Contingencies [Line Items]      
Loss contingency, damages awarded $ 81 $ 288  
Minimum      
Schedule Of Loss Contingencies [Line Items]      
Estimate cost     $ 140
Maximum      
Schedule Of Loss Contingencies [Line Items]      
Estimate cost     $ 450
v3.25.0.1
Share-Based Awards - Narrative (Details) - USD ($)
shares in Thousands, $ in Millions
12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2024
Dec. 31, 2023
Dec. 31, 2022
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]      
Share-based award compensation expense $ 49.0 $ 82.9 $ 54.4
Share-based award compensation expense, net of tax $ 37.5 $ 63.4 $ 41.6
Options granted (in shares) 0 0 0
Performance Restricted Units (PRSU) | Performance Shares, When Share Price Goal Met      
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]      
Annual award vesting (as a percent) 50.00%    
Performance Restricted Units (PRSU) | Performance Shares, One-Year Anniversary of Goal Met      
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]      
Vesting period 1 year    
Annual award vesting (as a percent) 50.00%    
Stock Options      
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]      
Expiration period 10 years    
Restricted Stock Units (RSUs), Performance Shares & Aspirational Shares      
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]      
Unrecognized compensation $ 20.5    
Weighted-average period of recognition (years) 1 year 2 months 12 days    
2020 Plan      
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]      
Shares of common stock reserved for future issuance under the plan 3,700    
2020 Plan | Restricted Stock Units (RSUs)      
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]      
Vesting period 3 years    
2020 Plan | Restricted Stock Units (RSUs) | First vesting period      
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]      
Annual award vesting (as a percent) 33.33%    
2020 Plan | Restricted Stock Units (RSUs) | Second vesting period      
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]      
Annual award vesting (as a percent) 33.33%    
2020 Plan | Restricted Stock Units (RSUs) | Third vesting period      
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]      
Annual award vesting (as a percent) 33.33%    
2020 Plan | Performance Restricted Units (PRSU)      
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]      
Award performance period 3 years    
2020 Plan | Stock Options      
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]      
Expiration period 10 years    
v3.25.0.1
Share-Based Awards - Assumptions Used to Calculate Fair Value (Details)
1 Months Ended
Feb. 29, 2024
Feb. 28, 2023
Aug. 31, 2022
Feb. 28, 2022
Performance Restricted Units (PRSU)        
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]        
Expected volatility 40.30% 53.90%   55.00%
Risk-free interest rate 4.18% 4.08%   1.58%
Aspirational Share Grants        
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]        
Expected volatility     54.50%  
Risk-free interest rate     3.23%  
v3.25.0.1
Share-Based Awards - Summary of Restricted Share and RSUs Transactions (Details)
shares in Thousands
12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2024
$ / shares
shares
Restricted Stock Units (RSUs), Performance Shares & Aspirational Shares  
Shares and Units  
Nonvested, beginning of period (in shares) | shares 4,104
Granted (in shares) | shares 1,045
Vested (in shares) | shares (764)
Forfeited (in shares) | shares (411)
Nonvested, end of period (in shares) | shares 3,974
Weighted -Average Fair Value Per Shares  
Nonvested, beginning of period (in dollars per share) | $ / shares $ 28
Granted (in dollars per share) | $ / shares 34
Vested (in dollars per share) | $ / shares 40
Forfeited (in dollars per share) | $ / shares 30
Nonvested, ending of period (in dollars per share) | $ / shares $ 27
Restricted Stock Units (RSUs)  
Shares and Units  
Nonvested, beginning of period (in shares) | shares 217
Granted (in shares) | shares 150
Vested (in shares) | shares (122)
Forfeited (in shares) | shares (45)
Nonvested, end of period (in shares) | shares 200
Weighted -Average Fair Value Per Shares  
Nonvested, beginning of period (in dollars per share) | $ / shares $ 36
Granted (in dollars per share) | $ / shares 34
Vested (in dollars per share) | $ / shares 36
Forfeited (in dollars per share) | $ / shares 36
Nonvested, ending of period (in dollars per share) | $ / shares $ 32
v3.25.0.1
Share-Based Awards - Summary of Stock Option Transactions (Details) - $ / shares
shares in Thousands
12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2024
Dec. 31, 2023
Dec. 31, 2022
Options      
Options outstanding, beginning of period (in shares) 626    
Options granted (in shares) 0 0 0
Options exercised (in shares) 0    
Options forfeited (in shares) (98)    
Options outstanding, end of period (in shares) 528 626  
Exercisable, end of period (in shares) 218    
Weighted Average Exercise Price      
Weighted-Average Price, Options outstanding, beginning of period (in dollars per share) $ 42    
Options granted (in dollars per share) 0    
Options exercised (in dollars per share) 0    
Forfeited (in dollars per share) 63    
Weighted-Average Price, Options outstanding, end of period (in dollars per share) 38 $ 42  
Weighted-Average Price, Exercisable, end of period (in dollars per share) $ 40    
v3.25.0.1
Share-Based Awards - Aggregate Intrinsic Value (Details) - USD ($)
$ in Thousands
12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2024
Dec. 31, 2023
Dec. 31, 2022
Share-Based Payment Arrangement [Abstract]      
Exercised $ 0 $ 0 $ 0
Outstanding 0 105 2,485
Exercisable $ 0 $ 0 $ 0
v3.25.0.1
Share-Based Awards - Stock Options Outstanding by Price Range (Details)
shares in Thousands
12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2024
$ / shares
shares
Share-based Payment Arrangement, Option, Exercise Price Range  
Weighted-Average Contractual Life, options outstanding 6 years 7 months 6 days
Options (in shares) | shares 528
Weighted-Average Exercise Price, options outstanding (in dollars per share) $ 38
Weighted-Average Contractual Life, Options exercisable 6 years
Options exercisable (in shares) | shares 218
Weighted-Average Exercise Price, Options exercisable (in dollars per share) $ 40
$30.01 to $40  
Share-based Payment Arrangement, Option, Exercise Price Range  
Weighted-Average Contractual Life, options outstanding 6 years 10 months 24 days
Options (in shares) | shares 500
Weighted-Average Exercise Price, options outstanding (in dollars per share) $ 37
Lower Range Limit (in dollars per share) 30.01
Upper Range Limit (in dollars per share) $ 40
$40.01 to $50  
Share-based Payment Arrangement, Option, Exercise Price Range  
Weighted-Average Contractual Life, options outstanding 0 years
Options (in shares) | shares 0
Weighted-Average Exercise Price, options outstanding (in dollars per share) $ 0
Lower Range Limit (in dollars per share) 40.01
Upper Range Limit (in dollars per share) $ 50
$50.01 to $60  
Share-based Payment Arrangement, Option, Exercise Price Range  
Weighted-Average Contractual Life, options outstanding 0 years
Options (in shares) | shares 0
Weighted-Average Exercise Price, options outstanding (in dollars per share) $ 0
Lower Range Limit (in dollars per share) 50.01
Upper Range Limit (in dollars per share) $ 60
$60.01 to $70  
Share-based Payment Arrangement, Option, Exercise Price Range  
Weighted-Average Contractual Life, options outstanding 1 month 6 days
Options (in shares) | shares 28
Weighted-Average Exercise Price, options outstanding (in dollars per share) $ 63
Lower Range Limit (in dollars per share) 60.01
Upper Range Limit (in dollars per share) $ 70
v3.25.0.1
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Loss (Details) - USD ($)
$ in Thousands
12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2024
Dec. 31, 2023
Dec. 31, 2022
AOCI Attributable to Parent, Net of Tax      
Balance, beginning of period $ 3,252,295 $ 2,906,808 $ 2,553,244
Other comprehensive loss, before reclassifications (58,553) 94,433 (177,690)
Income tax (expense) benefit 11,691 (19,619) 30,026
Other comprehensive income (loss), before reclassifications, net of tax (46,862) 74,814 (147,664)
Reclassifications: 25,145 (49,461) 59,648
Income tax expense (6,027) 11,614 (12,994)
Reclassification from accumulated other comprehensive income, current period, net of tax 19,118 (37,847) 46,654
Other comprehensive (loss) income (27,744) 36,967 (101,010)
Balance, ending of period 3,158,500 3,252,295 2,906,808
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Loss      
AOCI Attributable to Parent, Net of Tax      
Balance, beginning of period (304,962) (341,929) (240,919)
Other comprehensive (loss) income (27,744) 36,967 (101,010)
Balance, ending of period (332,706) (304,962) (341,929)
Foreign currency translation adjustments      
AOCI Attributable to Parent, Net of Tax      
Balance, beginning of period (68,739) (80,271) (44,401)
Other comprehensive loss, before reclassifications (26,257) 11,845 (32,769)
Income tax (expense) benefit 3,894 (313) (3,101)
Other comprehensive income (loss), before reclassifications, net of tax (22,363) 11,532 (35,870)
Reclassifications: 0 0 0
Income tax expense 0 0 0
Reclassification from accumulated other comprehensive income, current period, net of tax 0 0 0
Other comprehensive (loss) income (22,363) 11,532 (35,870)
Balance, ending of period (91,102) (68,739) (80,271)
Derivative financial instruments      
AOCI Attributable to Parent, Net of Tax      
Balance, beginning of period (6,601) (10,440) (2,005)
Other comprehensive loss, before reclassifications (11,084) 48,583 (44,767)
Income tax (expense) benefit 2,816 (11,322) 9,611
Other comprehensive income (loss), before reclassifications, net of tax (8,268) 37,261 (35,156)
Reclassifications: 29,448 (43,678) 33,598
Income tax expense (7,037) 10,256 (6,877)
Reclassification from accumulated other comprehensive income, current period, net of tax 22,411 (33,422) 26,721
Other comprehensive (loss) income 14,143 3,839 (8,435)
Balance, ending of period 7,542 (6,601) (10,440)
Pension and postretirement benefit plans      
AOCI Attributable to Parent, Net of Tax      
Balance, beginning of period (229,622) (251,218) (194,513)
Other comprehensive loss, before reclassifications (21,212) 34,005 (100,154)
Income tax (expense) benefit 4,981 (7,984) 23,516
Other comprehensive income (loss), before reclassifications, net of tax (16,231) 26,021 (76,638)
Reclassifications: (4,303) (5,783) 26,050
Income tax expense 1,010 1,358 (6,117)
Reclassification from accumulated other comprehensive income, current period, net of tax (3,293) (4,425) 19,933
Other comprehensive (loss) income (19,524) 21,596 (56,705)
Balance, ending of period (249,146) (229,622) (251,218)
Pension and postretirement benefit plans; Prior service credits      
AOCI Attributable to Parent, Net of Tax      
Reclassifications: 1,346 86 (3,635)
Pension and postretirement benefit plans; Actuarial losses      
AOCI Attributable to Parent, Net of Tax      
Reclassifications: $ (5,649) (5,110) 32,400
Pension and postretirement benefit plans; settlement gains      
AOCI Attributable to Parent, Net of Tax      
Reclassifications:   $ (759)  
Pension and postretirement benefit plans; curtailment and settlement gains      
AOCI Attributable to Parent, Net of Tax      
Reclassifications:     $ (2,715)
v3.25.0.1
Reportable Segments and Geographic Information - Additional Information (Details)
12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2024
segment
Segment Reporting [Abstract]  
Number of reportable segments 3
v3.25.0.1
Reportable Segments and Geographic Information - Schedule of Information by Strategic Business Units (Details)
$ in Thousands
12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2024
USD ($)
segment
Dec. 31, 2023
USD ($)
Dec. 31, 2022
USD ($)
Segment Reporting [Abstract]      
Number of reportable segments | segment 3    
Segment Reporting Information      
Revenue $ 4,148,264 $ 4,882,892 $ 4,934,505
Motorcycles and related products cost of goods sold 3,005,940 3,322,306 3,403,728
Financial services revenue 1,038,538 953,586 820,625
Financial services interest expense 371,766 332,380 217,653
Financial services provision for credit losses 247,225 227,158 145,133
Selling, administrative and engineering expense 1,145,244 1,175,550 1,079,338
Operating income 416,627 779,084 909,278
HDMC      
Segment Reporting Information      
Revenue 4,121,906 4,844,594 4,887,672
Motorcycles and related products cost of goods sold 2,967,068 3,278,052 3,359,799
Gross profit 1,154,838 1,566,542 1,527,873
People expenses 364,416 417,109 358,105
Marketing and advertising expenses 123,811 124,551 96,820
Other segment items 388,767 363,731 395,861
Operating income 277,844 661,151 677,087
LiveWire      
Segment Reporting Information      
Revenue 26,358 38,298 46,833
Motorcycles and related products cost of goods sold 38,872 44,254 43,929
Gross profit (12,514) (5,956) 2,904
Selling, administrative and engineering expense 97,125 110,853 88,219
Operating income (109,639) (116,809) (85,315)
HDFS      
Segment Reporting Information      
Financial services revenue 1,038,538 953,586 820,625
Financial services interest expense 371,766 332,380 217,653
Financial services provision for credit losses 247,225 227,158 145,133
Selling, administrative and engineering expense 171,125 159,306 140,333
Operating income $ 248,422 $ 234,742 $ 317,506
v3.25.0.1
Reportable Segments and Geographic Information - Schedule of Information by Industry Segment (Details) - USD ($)
$ in Thousands
12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2024
Dec. 31, 2023
Dec. 31, 2022
Segment Reporting Information      
Assets $ 11,881,579 $ 12,140,554 $ 11,492,476
Depreciation and amortization 160,673 158,112 151,942
Capital expenditures 196,563 207,404 151,669
HDMC      
Segment Reporting Information      
Assets 3,630,710 3,644,016 3,254,309
Depreciation and amortization 141,275 143,355 138,875
Capital expenditures 186,639 188,863 133,191
LiveWire      
Segment Reporting Information      
Assets 147,960 266,404 351,422
Depreciation and amortization 10,041 5,832 4,401
Capital expenditures 8,068 13,462 14,081
HDFS      
Segment Reporting Information      
Assets 8,102,909 8,230,134 7,886,745
Depreciation and amortization 9,357 8,925 8,666
Capital expenditures $ 1,856 $ 5,079 $ 4,397
v3.25.0.1
Reportable Segments and Geographic Information - Schedule of Segment Information by Geographical Locations (Details) - USD ($)
$ in Thousands
12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2024
Dec. 31, 2023
Dec. 31, 2022
Revenues from External Customers and Long-Lived Assets [Line Items]      
Revenue $ 4,148,264 $ 4,882,892 $ 4,934,505
Financial services revenue 1,038,538 953,586 820,625
Long-lived assets 757,072 731,724 689,886
United States      
Revenues from External Customers and Long-Lived Assets [Line Items]      
Long-lived assets 640,837 644,620 611,421
Thailand      
Revenues from External Customers and Long-Lived Assets [Line Items]      
Long-lived assets 113,094 82,197 72,474
International      
Revenues from External Customers and Long-Lived Assets [Line Items]      
Long-lived assets 116,235 87,104 78,465
Other countries      
Revenues from External Customers and Long-Lived Assets [Line Items]      
Long-lived assets 3,141 4,907 5,991
HDMC      
Revenues from External Customers and Long-Lived Assets [Line Items]      
Revenue 4,121,906 4,844,594 4,887,672
HDMC | United States      
Revenues from External Customers and Long-Lived Assets [Line Items]      
Revenue 2,814,482 3,289,227 3,253,875
HDMC | EMEA      
Revenues from External Customers and Long-Lived Assets [Line Items]      
Revenue 584,490 637,492 693,073
HDMC | Canada      
Revenues from External Customers and Long-Lived Assets [Line Items]      
Revenue 210,526 220,158 216,389
HDMC | Japan      
Revenues from External Customers and Long-Lived Assets [Line Items]      
Revenue 128,432 200,539 175,292
HDMC | Australia and New Zealand      
Revenues from External Customers and Long-Lived Assets [Line Items]      
Revenue 119,949 127,352 147,551
HDMC | Other countries      
Revenues from External Customers and Long-Lived Assets [Line Items]      
Revenue 264,027 369,826 401,492
LiveWire      
Revenues from External Customers and Long-Lived Assets [Line Items]      
Revenue 26,358 38,298 46,833
LiveWire | United States      
Revenues from External Customers and Long-Lived Assets [Line Items]      
Revenue 21,461 31,483 36,256
LiveWire | International      
Revenues from External Customers and Long-Lived Assets [Line Items]      
Revenue 4,897 6,815 10,577
HDFS      
Revenues from External Customers and Long-Lived Assets [Line Items]      
Financial services revenue 1,038,538 953,586 820,625
HDFS | United States      
Revenues from External Customers and Long-Lived Assets [Line Items]      
Financial services revenue 1,006,574 922,758 794,912
HDFS | Canada      
Revenues from External Customers and Long-Lived Assets [Line Items]      
Financial services revenue 21,167 18,220 16,276
HDFS | Europe      
Revenues from External Customers and Long-Lived Assets [Line Items]      
Financial services revenue 6,503 7,343 6,071
HDFS | Other countries      
Revenues from External Customers and Long-Lived Assets [Line Items]      
Financial services revenue $ 4,294 $ 5,265 $ 3,366
v3.25.0.1
Supplemental Consolidating Data - Schedule of Operations (Details) - USD ($)
$ in Thousands
12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2024
Dec. 31, 2023
Dec. 31, 2022
Revenue:      
Revenue from contract with customer, excluding assessed tax $ 4,148,264 $ 4,882,892 $ 4,934,505
Financial services revenue 1,038,538 953,586 820,625
Total revenue 5,186,802 5,836,478 5,755,130
Costs and expenses:      
Motorcycles and related products cost of goods sold 3,005,940 3,322,306 3,403,728
Financial services interest expense 371,766 332,380 217,653
Financial services provision for credit losses 247,225 227,158 145,133
Selling, administrative and engineering expense 1,145,244 1,175,550 1,079,338
Total costs and expenses 4,770,175 5,057,394 4,845,852
Operating income 416,627 779,084 909,278
Other income, net 72,295 71,808 48,652
Investment income 58,964 46,771 4,538
Interest expense 30,748 30,787 31,235
Income before income taxes 517,138 866,876 931,233
Provision for income taxes 71,963 171,830 192,019
Net income 445,175 695,046 739,214
Less: (income) loss attributable to noncontrolling interests 10,182 11,540 2,194
Net income attributable to Harley-Davidson, Inc. 455,357 706,586 741,408
Motorcycles and related products      
Revenue:      
Revenue from contract with customer, excluding assessed tax   4,882,892  
Financial services      
Revenue:      
Financial services revenue   953,586  
Reportable Legal Entities | Non-Financial Services Entities      
Revenue:      
Revenue from contract with customer, excluding assessed tax 4,157,275   4,946,005
Financial services revenue 0   0
Total revenue 4,157,275 4,891,449 4,946,005
Costs and expenses:      
Motorcycles and related products cost of goods sold 3,005,940 3,322,306 3,403,728
Financial services interest expense 0 0 0
Financial services provision for credit losses 0 0 0
Selling, administrative and engineering expense 976,028 1,018,670 941,312
Total costs and expenses 3,981,968 4,340,976 4,345,040
Operating income 175,307 550,473 600,965
Other income, net 72,295 71,808 48,652
Investment income 258,964 246,771 204,538
Interest expense 30,748 30,787 31,235
Income before income taxes 475,818 838,265 822,920
Provision for income taxes 15,197 125,356 125,820
Net income 460,621 712,909 697,100
Less: (income) loss attributable to noncontrolling interests 10,182 11,540 2,194
Net income attributable to Harley-Davidson, Inc. 470,803 724,449 699,294
Reportable Legal Entities | Non-Financial Services Entities | Motorcycles and related products      
Revenue:      
Revenue from contract with customer, excluding assessed tax   4,891,449  
Reportable Legal Entities | Non-Financial Services Entities | Financial services      
Revenue:      
Financial services revenue   0  
Reportable Legal Entities | Financial Services Entities      
Revenue:      
Revenue from contract with customer, excluding assessed tax 0   0
Financial services revenue 1,040,203   822,530
Total revenue 1,040,203 955,810 822,530
Costs and expenses:      
Motorcycles and related products cost of goods sold 0 0 0
Financial services interest expense 371,766 332,380 217,653
Financial services provision for credit losses 247,225 227,158 145,133
Selling, administrative and engineering expense 180,137 167,861 151,833
Total costs and expenses 799,128 727,399 514,619
Operating income 241,075 228,411 307,911
Other income, net 0 0 0
Investment income 0 0 0
Interest expense 0 0 0
Income before income taxes 241,075 228,411 307,911
Provision for income taxes 56,766 46,474 66,199
Net income 184,309 181,937 241,712
Less: (income) loss attributable to noncontrolling interests 0 0 0
Net income attributable to Harley-Davidson, Inc. 184,309 181,937 241,712
Reportable Legal Entities | Financial Services Entities | Motorcycles and related products      
Revenue:      
Revenue from contract with customer, excluding assessed tax   0  
Reportable Legal Entities | Financial Services Entities | Financial services      
Revenue:      
Financial services revenue   955,810  
Consolidating Adjustments      
Revenue:      
Revenue from contract with customer, excluding assessed tax (9,011)   (11,500)
Financial services revenue (1,665)   (1,905)
Total revenue (10,676) (10,781) (13,405)
Costs and expenses:      
Motorcycles and related products cost of goods sold 0 0 0
Financial services interest expense 0 0 0
Financial services provision for credit losses 0 0 0
Selling, administrative and engineering expense (10,921) (10,981) (13,807)
Total costs and expenses (10,921) (10,981) (13,807)
Operating income 245 200 402
Other income, net 0 0 0
Investment income (200,000) (200,000) (200,000)
Interest expense 0 0 0
Income before income taxes (199,755) (199,800) (199,598)
Provision for income taxes 0 0 0
Net income (199,755) (199,800) (199,598)
Less: (income) loss attributable to noncontrolling interests 0 0 0
Net income attributable to Harley-Davidson, Inc. $ (199,755) (199,800) $ (199,598)
Consolidating Adjustments | Motorcycles and related products      
Revenue:      
Revenue from contract with customer, excluding assessed tax   (8,557)  
Consolidating Adjustments | Financial services      
Revenue:      
Financial services revenue   $ (2,224)  
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Supplemental Consolidating Data - Schedule of Comprehensive Income (Details) - USD ($)
$ in Thousands
12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2024
Dec. 31, 2023
Dec. 31, 2022
Condensed Statement of Income Captions [Line Items]      
Net income $ 445,175 $ 695,046 $ 739,214
Foreign currency translation adjustments (22,363) 11,532 (35,870)
Derivative financial instruments 14,143 3,839 (8,435)
Pension and postretirement benefit plans (19,524) 21,596 (56,705)
Other comprehensive (loss) income (27,744) 36,967 (101,010)
Comprehensive income 417,431 732,013 638,204
Less: Loss attributable to noncontrolling interests 10,182 11,540 2,194
Comprehensive income attributable to Harley-Davidson, Inc. 427,613 743,553 640,398
Reportable Legal Entities | Non-Financial Services Entities      
Condensed Statement of Income Captions [Line Items]      
Net income 460,621 712,909 697,100
Foreign currency translation adjustments (13,039) 9,619 (27,198)
Derivative financial instruments 16,621 919 (15,312)
Pension and postretirement benefit plans (19,524) 21,596 (56,705)
Other comprehensive (loss) income (15,942) 32,134 (99,215)
Comprehensive income 444,679 745,043 597,885
Less: Loss attributable to noncontrolling interests 10,182 11,540 2,194
Comprehensive income attributable to Harley-Davidson, Inc. 454,861 756,583 600,079
Reportable Legal Entities | Financial Services Entities      
Condensed Statement of Income Captions [Line Items]      
Net income 184,309 181,937 241,712
Foreign currency translation adjustments (9,324) 1,913 (8,672)
Derivative financial instruments (2,478) 2,920 6,877
Pension and postretirement benefit plans 0 0 0
Other comprehensive (loss) income (11,802) 4,833 (1,795)
Comprehensive income 172,507 186,770 239,917
Less: Loss attributable to noncontrolling interests 0 0 0
Comprehensive income attributable to Harley-Davidson, Inc. 172,507 186,770 239,917
Consolidating Adjustments      
Condensed Statement of Income Captions [Line Items]      
Net income (199,755) (199,800) (199,598)
Foreign currency translation adjustments 0 0 0
Derivative financial instruments 0 0 0
Pension and postretirement benefit plans 0 0 0
Other comprehensive (loss) income 0 0 0
Comprehensive income (199,755) (199,800) (199,598)
Less: Loss attributable to noncontrolling interests 0 0 0
Comprehensive income attributable to Harley-Davidson, Inc. $ (199,755) $ (199,800) $ (199,598)
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Supplemental Consolidating Data - Schedule of Balance Sheet (Details) - USD ($)
$ in Thousands
Dec. 31, 2024
Dec. 31, 2023
Dec. 31, 2022
Dec. 31, 2021
Current assets:        
Cash and cash equivalents $ 1,589,608 $ 1,533,806 $ 1,433,175  
Accounts receivable, net 234,315 267,200    
Finance receivables, net of allowance of $72,244 and $67,035 2,031,496 2,113,729    
Inventories, net 745,793 929,951    
Restricted cash 135,661 104,642 135,424  
Other current assets 259,764 214,401    
Current assets 4,996,637 5,163,729    
Finance receivables, net of allowance of $328,939 and $314,931 5,256,798 5,384,536    
Property, plant and equipment, net 757,072 731,724    
Pension and postretirement assets 440,825 413,107    
Goodwill 61,655 62,696 62,090  
Deferred income taxes 175,826 161,184    
Lease assets 63,853 69,650    
Other long-term assets 128,913 153,928    
Assets 11,881,579 12,140,554 11,492,476  
Current liabilities:        
Accounts payable 298,718 349,162    
Accrued liabilities 593,960 646,859    
Short-term deposits, net 173,099 253,309    
Short-term debt 640,204 878,935    
Current portion of long-term debt, net 1,851,513 1,255,999    
Current liabilities 3,557,494 3,384,264    
Long-term deposits, net 377,487 194,473    
Long-term debt, net 4,468,665 4,990,586    
Lease liabilities 47,420 51,848    
Pension and postretirement liabilities 53,874 59,772    
Deferred income taxes 16,889 33,514    
Other long-term liabilities 201,250 173,802    
Commitments and contingencies (Note 15)    
Total equity 3,158,500 3,252,295 $ 2,906,808 $ 2,553,244
Total liabilities and shareholders' equity 11,881,579 12,140,554    
Reportable Legal Entities | Non-Financial Services Entities        
Current assets:        
Cash and cash equivalents 1,105,663 1,127,400    
Accounts receivable, net 294,776 415,004    
Finance receivables, net of allowance of $72,244 and $67,035 0 0    
Inventories, net 745,793 929,951    
Restricted cash 0 0    
Other current assets 273,791 148,006    
Current assets 2,420,023 2,620,361    
Finance receivables, net of allowance of $328,939 and $314,931 0 0    
Property, plant and equipment, net 743,875 710,982    
Pension and postretirement assets 440,825 413,107    
Goodwill 61,655 62,696    
Deferred income taxes 88,734 79,151    
Lease assets 60,628 66,166    
Other long-term assets 221,694 228,261    
Assets 4,037,434 4,180,724    
Current liabilities:        
Accounts payable 275,314 323,798    
Accrued liabilities 515,830 509,725    
Short-term deposits, net 0 0    
Short-term debt 0 0    
Current portion of long-term debt, net 449,831 0    
Current liabilities 1,240,975 833,523    
Long-term deposits, net 0 0    
Long-term debt, net 296,969 746,077    
Lease liabilities 44,520 48,433    
Pension and postretirement liabilities 53,874 59,772    
Deferred income taxes 15,765 30,266    
Other long-term liabilities 139,373 150,171    
Commitments and contingencies (Note 15)    
Total equity 2,245,958 2,312,482    
Total liabilities and shareholders' equity 4,037,434 4,180,724    
Reportable Legal Entities | Financial Services Entities        
Current assets:        
Cash and cash equivalents 483,945 406,406    
Accounts receivable, net 65 32    
Finance receivables, net of allowance of $72,244 and $67,035 2,031,496 2,113,729    
Inventories, net 0 0    
Restricted cash 135,661 104,642    
Other current assets 63,608 73,976    
Current assets 2,714,775 2,698,785    
Finance receivables, net of allowance of $328,939 and $314,931 5,256,798 5,384,536    
Property, plant and equipment, net 13,197 20,742    
Pension and postretirement assets 0 0    
Goodwill 0 0    
Deferred income taxes 88,109 83,379    
Lease assets 3,225 3,484    
Other long-term assets 26,805 39,208    
Assets 8,102,909 8,230,134    
Current liabilities:        
Accounts payable 83,930 173,200    
Accrued liabilities 155,437 144,622    
Short-term deposits, net 173,099 253,309    
Short-term debt 640,204 878,935    
Current portion of long-term debt, net 1,401,682 1,255,999    
Current liabilities 2,454,352 2,706,065    
Long-term deposits, net 377,487 194,473    
Long-term debt, net 4,171,696 4,244,509    
Lease liabilities 2,900 3,415    
Pension and postretirement liabilities 0 0    
Deferred income taxes 1,124 3,248    
Other long-term liabilities 60,123 21,725    
Commitments and contingencies (Note 15)    
Total equity 1,035,227 1,056,699    
Total liabilities and shareholders' equity 8,102,909 8,230,134    
Consolidating Adjustments        
Current assets:        
Cash and cash equivalents 0 0    
Accounts receivable, net (60,526) (147,836)    
Finance receivables, net of allowance of $72,244 and $67,035 0 0    
Inventories, net 0 0    
Restricted cash 0 0    
Other current assets (77,635) (7,581)    
Current assets (138,161) (155,417)    
Finance receivables, net of allowance of $328,939 and $314,931 0 0    
Property, plant and equipment, net 0 0    
Pension and postretirement assets 0 0    
Goodwill 0 0    
Deferred income taxes (1,017) (1,346)    
Lease assets 0 0    
Other long-term assets (119,586) (113,541)    
Assets (258,764) (270,304)    
Current liabilities:        
Accounts payable (60,526) (147,836)    
Accrued liabilities (77,307) (7,488)    
Short-term deposits, net 0 0    
Short-term debt 0 0    
Current portion of long-term debt, net 0 0    
Current liabilities (137,833) (155,324)    
Long-term deposits, net 0 0    
Long-term debt, net 0 0    
Lease liabilities 0 0    
Pension and postretirement liabilities 0 0    
Deferred income taxes 0 0    
Other long-term liabilities 1,754 1,906    
Commitments and contingencies (Note 15)    
Total equity (122,685) (116,886)    
Total liabilities and shareholders' equity $ (258,764) $ (270,304)    
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Supplemental Consolidating Data - Schedule of Cash Flows (Details) - USD ($)
$ in Thousands
12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2024
Dec. 31, 2023
Dec. 31, 2022
Cash flows from operating activities:      
Net income $ 445,175 $ 695,046 $ 739,214
Adjustments to reconcile Net income to Net cash provided by operating activities:      
Depreciation and amortization 160,673 158,112 151,942
Amortization of deferred loan origination costs 70,745 85,018 94,914
Amortization of financing origination fees 13,963 13,208 15,105
Provision for long-term employee benefits (54,008) (67,624) (21,891)
Employee benefit plan contributions and payments (5,078) (5,736) (14,320)
Stock compensation expense 49,005 82,901 54,353
Net change in wholesale finance receivables related to sales 46,884 (387,743) (198,623)
Provision for credit losses 247,225 227,158 145,133
Deferred income taxes (26,276) (30,059) (15,936)
Other, net 17,070 (39,713) (13,027)
Changes in current assets and liabilities:      
Accounts receivable, net 19,778 (11,443) (82,385)
Finance receivables – accrued interest and other 36 (339) 414
Inventories, net 164,609 21,257 (254,170)
Accounts payable and accrued liabilities (55,436) 28,570 4,503
Other current assets (30,532) (13,726) (56,765)
Total change in current assets and liabilities 618,658 59,841 (190,753)
Net cash provided by operating activities 1,063,833 754,887 548,461
Cash flows from investing activities:      
Capital expenditures (196,563) (207,404) (151,669)
Origination of finance receivables (3,639,279) (3,873,542) (4,558,834)
Collections on finance receivables 3,440,340 3,570,822 3,935,001
Other investing activities 12,172 (2,180) 2,491
Net cash used by investing activities (383,330) (512,304) (773,011)
Cash flows from financing activities:      
Proceeds from issuance of medium-term notes 495,856 1,446,304 495,785
Repayments of medium-term notes (660,780) (1,056,680) (950,000)
Proceeds from securitization debt 1,145,211 1,045,547 1,826,891
Repayments of securitization debt (1,078,248) (1,193,526) (1,442,860)
Borrowings of asset-backed commercial paper 469,986 42,429 448,255
Repayments of asset-backed commercial paper (258,077) (237,370) (302,922)
Net decrease in unsecured commercial paper (237,340) 107,146 16,003
Net increase in deposits 102,119 129,855 26,605
Dividends paid (91,224) (96,310) (93,180)
Repurchase of common stock (459,829) (363,987) (338,627)
Cash received from business combination 0 0 114,068
Other financing activities 11 1,946 (1,985)
Net cash used by financing activities (572,315) (174,646) (201,967)
Effect of exchange rate changes on cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash (16,145) 1,697 (19,525)
Net increase (decrease) in cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash 92,043 69,634 (446,042)
Reconciliation of cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash on the Consolidated balance sheets to the Consolidated statements of cash flows:      
Cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash, beginning of period 1,648,811 1,579,177 2,025,219
Net increase (decrease) in cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash 92,043 69,634 (446,042)
Cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash, end of period 1,740,854 1,648,811 1,579,177
Reportable Legal Entities      
Cash flows from financing activities:      
Proceeds from securitization debt   0 0
Reportable Legal Entities | Non-Financial Services Entities      
Cash flows from operating activities:      
Net income 460,621 712,909 697,100
Adjustments to reconcile Net income to Net cash provided by operating activities:      
Depreciation and amortization 151,316 149,187 143,276
Amortization of deferred loan origination costs 0 0 0
Amortization of financing origination fees 721 709 700
Provision for long-term employee benefits (54,008) (67,624) (21,891)
Employee benefit plan contributions and payments (5,078) (5,736) (14,320)
Stock compensation expense 46,960 79,311 50,954
Net change in wholesale finance receivables related to sales 0 0 0
Provision for credit losses 0 0 0
Deferred income taxes (21,136) (26,720) (11,988)
Other, net 17,289 (18,480) (5,745)
Changes in current assets and liabilities:      
Accounts receivable, net 107,088 (42,312) (96,826)
Finance receivables – accrued interest and other 0 0 0
Inventories, net 164,609 21,257 (254,170)
Accounts payable and accrued liabilities (27,273) (21,957) (6,840)
Other current assets (110,404) (11,283) (54,516)
Total change in current assets and liabilities 270,084 56,352 (271,366)
Net cash provided by operating activities 730,705 769,261 425,734
Cash flows from investing activities:      
Capital expenditures (194,707) (202,325) (147,272)
Origination of finance receivables 0 0 0
Collections on finance receivables 0 0 0
Other investing activities 8,172 (4,680) 2,491
Net cash used by investing activities (186,535) (207,005) (144,781)
Cash flows from financing activities:      
Proceeds from issuance of medium-term notes 0 0 0
Repayments of medium-term notes 0 0 0
Proceeds from securitization debt 0    
Repayments of securitization debt 0 0 0
Borrowings of asset-backed commercial paper 0 0 0
Repayments of asset-backed commercial paper 0 0 0
Net decrease in unsecured commercial paper 0 0 0
Net increase in deposits 0 0 0
Dividends paid (91,224) (96,310) (93,180)
Repurchase of common stock (459,829) (363,987) (338,627)
Cash received from business combination     114,068
Other financing activities 11 1,946 (1,985)
Net cash used by financing activities (551,042) (458,351) (319,724)
Effect of exchange rate changes on cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash (14,865) 1,697 (17,636)
Net increase (decrease) in cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash (21,737) 105,602 (56,407)
Reconciliation of cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash on the Consolidated balance sheets to the Consolidated statements of cash flows:      
Cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash, beginning of period 1,127,400 1,021,798 1,078,205
Net increase (decrease) in cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash (21,737) 105,602 (56,407)
Cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash, end of period 1,105,663 1,127,400 1,021,798
Reportable Legal Entities | Financial Services Entities      
Cash flows from operating activities:      
Net income 184,309 181,937 241,712
Adjustments to reconcile Net income to Net cash provided by operating activities:      
Depreciation and amortization 9,357 8,925 8,666
Amortization of deferred loan origination costs 70,745 85,018 94,914
Amortization of financing origination fees 13,242 12,499 14,405
Provision for long-term employee benefits 0 0 0
Employee benefit plan contributions and payments 0 0 0
Stock compensation expense 2,045 3,590 3,399
Net change in wholesale finance receivables related to sales 0 0 0
Provision for credit losses 247,225 227,158 145,133
Deferred income taxes (4,811) (3,663) (3,925)
Other, net 25 (21,033) (6,880)
Changes in current assets and liabilities:      
Accounts receivable, net 0 0 0
Finance receivables – accrued interest and other 36 (339) 414
Inventories, net 0 0 0
Accounts payable and accrued liabilities (73,795) 67,635 27,069
Other current assets 9,818 (5,482) (3,559)
Total change in current assets and liabilities 273,887 374,308 279,636
Net cash provided by operating activities 458,196 556,245 521,348
Cash flows from investing activities:      
Capital expenditures (1,856) (5,079) (4,397)
Origination of finance receivables (6,464,892) (7,284,431) (7,960,123)
Collections on finance receivables 6,340,885 6,611,092 7,137,669
Other investing activities 0 0 0
Net cash used by investing activities (125,863) (678,418) (826,851)
Cash flows from financing activities:      
Proceeds from issuance of medium-term notes 495,856 1,446,304 495,785
Repayments of medium-term notes (660,780) (1,056,680) (950,000)
Proceeds from securitization debt 1,145,211 1,045,547 1,826,891
Repayments of securitization debt (1,078,248) (1,193,526) (1,442,860)
Borrowings of asset-backed commercial paper 469,986 42,429 448,255
Repayments of asset-backed commercial paper (258,077) (237,370) (302,922)
Net decrease in unsecured commercial paper (237,340) 107,146 16,003
Net increase in deposits 102,119 129,855 26,605
Dividends paid (200,000) (200,000) (200,000)
Repurchase of common stock 0 0 0
Cash received from business combination     0
Other financing activities 4,000 2,500 0
Net cash used by financing activities (217,273) 86,205 (82,243)
Effect of exchange rate changes on cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash (1,280) 0 (1,889)
Net increase (decrease) in cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash 113,780 (35,968) (389,635)
Reconciliation of cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash on the Consolidated balance sheets to the Consolidated statements of cash flows:      
Cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash, beginning of period 521,411 557,379 947,014
Net increase (decrease) in cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash 113,780 (35,968) (389,635)
Cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash, end of period 635,191 521,411 557,379
Consolidating Adjustments      
Cash flows from operating activities:      
Net income (199,755) (199,800) (199,598)
Adjustments to reconcile Net income to Net cash provided by operating activities:      
Depreciation and amortization 0 0 0
Amortization of deferred loan origination costs 0 0 0
Amortization of financing origination fees 0 0 0
Provision for long-term employee benefits 0 0 0
Employee benefit plan contributions and payments 0 0 0
Stock compensation expense 0 0 0
Net change in wholesale finance receivables related to sales 46,884 (387,743) (198,623)
Provision for credit losses 0 0 0
Deferred income taxes (329) 324 (23)
Other, net (244) (200) (402)
Changes in current assets and liabilities:      
Accounts receivable, net (87,310) 30,869 14,441
Finance receivables – accrued interest and other 0 0 0
Inventories, net 0 0 0
Accounts payable and accrued liabilities 45,632 (17,108) (15,726)
Other current assets 70,054 3,039 1,310
Total change in current assets and liabilities 74,687 (370,819) (199,023)
Net cash provided by operating activities (125,068) (570,619) (398,621)
Cash flows from investing activities:      
Capital expenditures 0 0 0
Origination of finance receivables 2,825,613 3,410,889 3,401,289
Collections on finance receivables (2,900,545) (3,040,270) (3,202,668)
Other investing activities 4,000 2,500 0
Net cash used by investing activities (70,932) 373,119 198,621
Cash flows from financing activities:      
Proceeds from issuance of medium-term notes 0 0 0
Repayments of medium-term notes 0 0 0
Proceeds from securitization debt 0 0 0
Repayments of securitization debt 0 0 0
Borrowings of asset-backed commercial paper 0 0 0
Repayments of asset-backed commercial paper 0 0 0
Net decrease in unsecured commercial paper 0 0 0
Net increase in deposits 0 0 0
Dividends paid 200,000 200,000 200,000
Repurchase of common stock 0 0 0
Cash received from business combination     0
Other financing activities (4,000) (2,500) 0
Net cash used by financing activities 196,000 197,500 200,000
Effect of exchange rate changes on cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash 0 0 0
Net increase (decrease) in cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash 0 0 0
Reconciliation of cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash on the Consolidated balance sheets to the Consolidated statements of cash flows:      
Cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash, beginning of period 0 0 0
Net increase (decrease) in cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash 0 0 0
Cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash, end of period $ 0 $ 0 $ 0
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Subsequent Event (Details) - Secured Debt - Asset-backed U.S. commercial paper conduit facility - Consolidated VIEs: - U.S. Line of Credit - USD ($)
1 Months Ended 12 Months Ended
Feb. 21, 2025
Dec. 31, 2024
Dec. 31, 2023
Subsequent Event [Line Items]      
Transfers on finance receivables   $ 472,300,000 $ 0
Proceeds from transfers of finance receivables   $ 409,800,000  
Subsequent Event      
Subsequent Event [Line Items]      
Transfers on finance receivables $ 179,500,000    
Proceeds from transfers of finance receivables $ 155,000,000    
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Consolidated Valuation and Qualifying Accounts (Details) - USD ($)
$ in Thousands
12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2024
Dec. 31, 2023
Dec. 31, 2022
Accounts receivable - Allowance for doubtful accounts      
SEC Schedule, 12-09, Movement in Valuation Allowances and Reserves [Roll Forward]      
Balance, beginning of period $ 2,082 $ 2,887 $ 2,440
Provision charged to expense 1,548 46 679
Reserve adjustments (96) 54 (89)
Write-offs, net of recoveries (180) (905) (143)
Balance, end of period 3,354 2,082 2,887
Finance receivables - Allowance for credit losses      
SEC Schedule, 12-09, Movement in Valuation Allowances and Reserves [Roll Forward]      
Balance, beginning of period 381,966 358,711 339,379
Provision charged to expense 247,225 227,158 145,133
Write-offs, net of recoveries (228,008) (203,903) (125,801)
Balance, end of period 401,183 381,966 358,711
Inventories – allowance for obsolescence      
SEC Schedule, 12-09, Movement in Valuation Allowances and Reserves [Roll Forward]      
Balance, beginning of period 110,246 84,587 62,969
Provision charged to expense 19,138 45,093 29,060
Reserve adjustments (608) 519 (366)
Write-offs, net of recoveries (44,148) (19,953) (7,076)
Balance, end of period 84,628 110,246 84,587
Deferred tax assets - Valuation allowance      
SEC Schedule, 12-09, Movement in Valuation Allowances and Reserves [Roll Forward]      
Balance, beginning of period 48,516 40,878 33,596
Reserve adjustments 10,797 7,638 7,282
Balance, end of period $ 59,313 $ 48,516 $ 40,878