Bowers & Wilkins

Bowers & Wilkins Market Overview

According to Grips Intelligence in-store data tracked across Amazon and Best Buy from January 1 to September 30, 2026, Bowers & Wilkins — owned by Harman International Industries, a wholly owned subsidiary of Samsung Electronics (KRX: 005930) — posted an average product price of $601.86, placing it firmly in premium territory. Amazon accounted for the larger share of year-to-date revenue at 58.2%, with Best Buy contributing the remaining 41.8%, indicating a relatively balanced two-channel footprint rather than reliance on a single retailer. Momentum weakened over the July–September timeseries window, with revenue falling 42.8% overall and dropping 34.8% month-over-month in the most recent period. Average selling price followed a similar trajectory, slipping to $522.56 and declining 19.9% across the quarter, a 14.2% month-over-month step down that suggests heavier promotional activity or a mix shift toward lower-priced items. The combination of simultaneous revenue and price compression is the key dynamic to watch, as discounting alone has not been enough to offset volume softness.