# Polaris Inc.

> Polaris Inc. designs, manufactures and sells off-road vehicles, snowmobiles, boats, roadsters and commercial and military vehicles, plus parts, apparel and accessories. Its brands include RANGER, RZR, Sportsman, Polaris XPEDITION, Slingshot and Bennington. Founded in 1954, the Minnesota company serves customers in nearly 100 countries through dealers, distributors, online sales and rental outfitters.

- **Founded:** 1954
- **Headquarters:** Medina, United States
- **Founders:** Edgar Hetteen (Co-founder), Allan Hetteen (Co-founder), David Johnson (Co-founder)
- **Products:** RANGER, RZR, Sportsman, Polaris XPEDITION, GENERAL
- **Notable:** Built a worldwide powersports and marine business from a Minnesota machine-shop origin., Reported US$7.152 billion in 2025 sales., RANGER XP Kinetic partnership with Zero was recognized in Fast Company’s 2022 Most Innovative Companies coverage.

## Products & services

- **RANGER** — Utility side-by-side vehicles for hauling, towing, property work and recreation.
- **RZR** — Sport side-by-side vehicles for recreational off-road riding and racing.
- **Sportsman** — All-terrain vehicles for work and recreation.
- **Polaris XPEDITION** — Adventure side-by-sides with configurations for carrying people and gear.
- **GENERAL** — Crossover side-by-sides combining recreational and utility uses.
- **Polaris snowmobiles** — Trail, mountain, crossover, utility and youth snowmobiles.
- **RANGER XP Kinetic** — All-electric utility side-by-side developed with Zero Motorcycles; unveiled in December 2021.
- **Slingshot** — Three-wheel open-air roadster.
- **Bennington, Godfrey and Hurricane** — Pontoon and deck-boat brands in Polaris Marine.
- **Government, defense and commercial vehicles** — Specialized off-road and transportation vehicles for professional and institutional buyers.
- **RIDE COMMAND** — Digital ride planning, mapping and connected vehicle features; capabilities vary by vehicle and equipment.
- **Polaris Adventures** — Guided and self-guided vehicle experiences through a network advertising more than 230 outfitters nationwide.
- **Parts, garments and accessories** — Replacement parts, protective apparel and vehicle accessories sold through dealers and online.

## Achievements

- Built a worldwide powersports and marine business from a Minnesota machine-shop origin.
- Reported US$7.152 billion in 2025 sales.
- RANGER XP Kinetic partnership with Zero was recognized in Fast Company’s 2022 Most Innovative Companies coverage.
- Reported Q2 2026 sales growth of 9% and off-road vehicle market-share gains.

## Latest updates

- **2026-08** — Unveiled the 2027 off-road lineup on August 3, led by the 275-hp RZR Pro R Boost, updated XPEDITION and Sportsman 500 starting at US$6,999 MSRP before applicable fees and taxes.
- **2026-07** — Q2 sales were US$2.0228 billion, up 9% year over year; reported net income was US$106.4 million. Results included US$74 million of tariff refunds. Adjusted EPS guidance increased to US$3.00-US$3.10.
- **2026-04** — Announced a multi-year partnership with motorsports creator Cleetus McFarland.
- **2026-02** — Completed separation of Indian Motorcycle and sale of a majority stake to Carolwood LP.
- **2026-01** — Reported full-year 2025 sales of US$7.152 billion; reported net loss attributable to Polaris was US$464.8 million.

## Links

- Website: https://www.polaris.com/
- LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/polarisinc/
- Twitter/X: https://twitter.com/PolarisInc
- YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/user/PolarisORV
- Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/polarisinc/
- Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/polarisgermany

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Last updated: 2026-10-22