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American Outdoor Brands (AOUT) delivers innovative solutions for outdoor enthusiasts through its portfolio of hunting, shooting sports, and rugged lifestyle products. This news hub provides investors and industry stakeholders with timely updates on corporate developments shaping the outdoor recreation market.
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American Outdoor Brands (NASDAQ: AOUT) reported strong Q3 fiscal 2025 results with net sales of $58.5 million, up 9.5% year-over-year. The company achieved significant improvements in profitability, with gross margin expanding 200 basis points to 44.7% and non-GAAP Adjusted EBITDAS nearly doubling to $4.7 million.
Key financial highlights include GAAP net income of $169,000 ($0.01 per share) compared to a loss last year, and non-GAAP net income of $2.7 million ($0.21 per share). Growth was observed across multiple channels, with Traditional channel sales up 9.6%, E-commerce up 9.5%, and Domestic channel up 10.1%.
The company introduced innovative products including the Caldwell ClayCopter™ target system and BUBBA SFS Lite™ fishing scale. With $17.1 million in cash, no debt, and strong retailer enthusiasm, AOUT has increased its fiscal 2025 guidance while reiterating its fiscal 2026 net sales outlook.
American Outdoor Brands (NASDAQ: AOUT), a company focused on outdoor enthusiast products, has announced its upcoming third quarter fiscal 2025 financial results release. The results will be disclosed on Thursday, March 6, 2025, after market close.
The company will host a conference call and webcast on the same day at 5:00 p.m. Eastern Time to discuss financial and operational results. President and CEO Brian Murphy and CFO Andy Fulmer will lead the presentation. Interested parties can join via telephone at (844) 481-2551 or access the webcast through the company's website at www.aob.com under the Investor Relations section.
American Outdoor Brands (NASDAQ: AOUT) has launched the ClayCopter™, a revolutionary target system under its Caldwell® brand. The system features a lightweight motorized handheld launcher that shoots biodegradable discs up to 100 yards, offering an alternative to traditional clay shooting.
The 3-pound launcher, priced at $219.99, includes features like variable speed control, rechargeable lithium-ion battery supporting 300 launches per charge, and status indicators. The ClayCopter™ targets, available in 90mm ($9.99) and 110mm ($12.99) sizes, are 70% lighter than traditional clays and feature unique flight patterns mimicking real game birds. The targets are eco-friendly, biodegradable, and have received Green Leaf Mark certification from Intertek.
American Outdoor Brands (NASDAQ: AOUT) has announced the launch of the new BUBBA Smart Fish Scale (SFS) Lite, expanding their fishing tools product line. The SFS Lite, priced at $69.99, offers similar features to their Pro Series SFS, which is the official scale of Major League Fishing.
The device features a full-color display, non-slip grip, and water-resistant design with a 60lb max weight capacity and ±0.3% accuracy. It operates on AAA batteries or an optional rechargeable battery. The accompanying app allows anglers to log catches and trips, with additional features available through a Pro subscription ($4.99/month or $49.99/year) including Rally, Competition, and Tournament modes.
The product is being launched exclusively through Tackle Warehouse, targeting both casual and professional anglers with its competitive pricing and advanced features.
American Outdoor Brands (NASDAQ: AOUT) reported strong Q2 FY2025 results with net sales increasing 4.0% to $60.2 million. The company achieved significant improvements in profitability, with gross margin expanding 230 basis points to 48.0% and GAAP net income reaching $3.1 million ($0.24 per diluted share).
Notable growth was seen across all channels: Traditional (+4.3%), E-Commerce (+3.5%), Domestic (+3.4%), and International (+14.8%). The Outdoor Lifestyle category grew 5.4%, while Shooting Sports increased 1.9%. Non-GAAP Adjusted EBITDAS rose 42.9% to $7.5 million. Based on strong performance and positive retailer feedback, the company increased its FY2025 guidance and established FY2026 net sales outlook of $220-230 million.
American Outdoor Brands (NASDAQ: AOUT) announced it will release its second quarter fiscal 2025 financial results on Thursday, December 5, 2024, after market close. The company will host a conference call and webcast on the same day to discuss the results. Brian Murphy, President and CEO, and Andy Fulmer, CFO, will be the speakers. The full press release will be available on the company's website under the Investor Relations section.
American Outdoor Brands (NASDAQ: AOUT) has announced a new $10 million share repurchase program starting October 1, 2024, and ending September 30, 2025. This follows a prior program initiated in 2023, which resulted in 412,735 shares repurchased at an average price of $8.70 per share, totaling approximately $3.6 million. Brian Murphy, President and CEO, stated that this decision reflects the board's confidence in the business and commitment to stockholder value creation.
The company, with a strong, debt-free balance sheet, aims to prioritize investments in growth, both organically and through M&A activities, while maintaining its commitment to returning capital to stockholders. The repurchase program allows for shares to be bought on the open market, in block trades, or through private negotiations, with the amount and timing at management's discretion.
American Outdoor Brands (NASDAQ: AOUT) has announced the postponement of its 2024 Annual Meeting of Stockholders. The delay is to allow the company to file a revised proxy statement that will include a binding proposal to eliminate supermajority voting requirements for amendments to its certificate of incorporation and bylaws. This decision comes after considering the vote at the 2023 Annual Meeting on a non-binding stockholder proposal to eliminate these requirements, as well as additional stockholder feedback.
The company emphasizes its commitment to strong corporate governance practices, citing its voluntary declassification of the Board of Directors in 2021 and a previous attempt to eliminate supermajority voting requirements in 2022. American Outdoor Brands plans to file the revised proxy statement in the coming weeks, and all previously submitted proxies and votes will be disregarded. Stockholders are advised to review the revised proxy statement once available and vote on the new proxy card.
American Outdoor Brands (NASDAQ: AOUT), an innovation company for outdoor enthusiasts, announced its participation in CL King's 22nd Annual Best Ideas Conference on September 16, 2024. The virtual event will feature a webcast presentation by AOUT at 12:30 p.m. ET, accessible at https://wsw.com/webcast/clk24/aout/1670400. An archived replay will be available for approximately 90 days.
AOUT provides product solutions for various outdoor activities, including hunting, fishing, camping, shooting, and outdoor cooking. The company owns several well-known brands such as BOG, BUBBA, Caldwell, Crimson Trace, Grilla Grills, and more. Investors interested in attending the event should contact CL King for details.
American Outdoor Brands (NASDAQ: AOUT) reported Q1 fiscal 2025 results with net sales of $41.6 million, down 4.1% year-over-year. The company posted a GAAP net loss of $2.4 million ($0.18 per share) compared to a $4.1 million loss last year. Non-GAAP net income improved to $748,000 ($0.06 per share) from $98,000 a year ago.
Key highlights include:
- Gross margin steady at 45.4%
- Adjusted EBITDAS up 76% to $2.0 million (4.8% of sales)
- International sales grew 21% to $4.4 million
- New products launched within 24 months generated 23% of sales
- $23.5 million cash balance with no debt
The company remains optimistic about fiscal 2025 growth prospects despite headwinds in the Shooting Sports category.
