Johnson Outdoors Reports Fiscal Second Quarter Results
Johnson Outdoors Inc. reported a decline in net sales and operating profit for the second fiscal quarter of 2024. The company's total net sales dropped by 13%, with an operating loss of $0.25 million compared to a profit of $11.4 million in the previous year. Gross margin decreased to 34.9% due to unfavorable overhead absorption and promotional price reductions. Profit before income taxes was $3.0 million, down from $19.9 million in the prior year. The year-to-date net sales for fiscal 2024 decreased by 17% to $314.5 million, with an operating loss of $0.2 million compared to a profit of $16.9 million in the prior year. Net income was $2.2 million for the second quarter, or $0.21 per diluted share, and $6.1 million for the year-to-date period, or $0.59 per diluted share.
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Total Company net sales decreased by 13% in the second fiscal quarter of 2024
Total Company operating loss was $0.25 million for the second fiscal quarter compared to an operating profit of $11.4 million in the prior year
Gross margin declined to 34.9% in the second quarter, primarily due to unfavorable overhead absorption and promotional price reductions
Profit before income taxes decreased to $3.0 million in the current year quarter from $19.9 million in the prior year
Year-to-date net sales for fiscal 2024 dropped by 17% to $314.5 million
Operating loss for the year-to-date period was $0.2 million compared to an operating profit of $16.9 million in the prior year
Net income was $2.2 million for the second quarter and $6.1 million for the year-to-date period
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RACINE, Wis., May 03, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Johnson Outdoors Inc. (Nasdaq:JOUT), a leading global innovator of outdoor recreation equipment and technology, today announced operating results for the Company’s second fiscal quarter ending March 29, 2024.
“Our second quarter results reflect challenging marketplace conditions. In the season ahead, we are investing in marketing and promotions and supporting our new product launches, like the new Minn Kota Quest trolling motor line that is seeing positive response from the trade. We are also continuing to work hard to improve our cost structure and reduce inventory levels,” said Helen Johnson-Leipold, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer. “Looking ahead, we remain focused on investing in innovation and strengthening our brands to continue to position Johnson Outdoors for long-term marketplace success.”
SECOND QUARTER RESULTS
Total Company net sales in the second quarter declined 13 percent to
Total Company operating loss was
Profit before income taxes was
YEAR-TO-DATE RESULTS
Fiscal 2024 year-to-date net sales were
Profit before income taxes for the year-to-date period was
Net income during the first fiscal six months was
OTHER FINANCIAL INFORMATION
The Company reported cash and short-term investments of
“Competitive marketplace conditions requiring investment in promotional activity and pricing actions dampened our profits. While we’ve been making progress on inventory levels, we are continuing our efforts to improve profitability by managing expenses and expanding our cost savings program,” said David W. Johnson, Vice President and Chief Financial Officer. “Our debt-free balance sheet and cash position continue to enable us to invest in strategic opportunities to strengthen the business, while consistently paying dividends to shareholders.”
WEBCAST
The Company will host a conference call and audio web cast at 11:00 a.m. Eastern Time on Friday, May 3, 2024. A live listen-only web cast of the conference call may be accessed at Johnson Outdoors’ home page or here. A replay of the call will be available for 30 days on the Internet.
About Johnson Outdoors Inc.
JOHNSON OUTDOORS is a leading global innovator of outdoor recreation equipment and technologies that inspire more people to experience the awe of the great outdoors. The company designs, manufactures and markets a portfolio of winning, consumer-preferred brands across four categories: Watercraft Recreation, Fishing, Diving and Camping. Johnson Outdoors' iconic brands include: Old Town® canoes and kayaks; Carlisle® paddles; Minn Kota® trolling motors, shallow water anchors and battery chargers; Cannon® downriggers; Humminbird® marine electronics and charts; SCUBAPRO® dive equipment; Jetboil® outdoor cooking systems; and, Eureka!®camping and hiking equipment.
Visit Johnson Outdoors at http://www.johnsonoutdoors.com
Safe Harbor Statement
Certain matters discussed in this press release are “forward-looking statements,” intended to qualify for the safe harbors from liability established by the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. Statements other than statements of historical fact are considered forward-looking statements. These statements may be identified by the use of forward-looking words or phrases such as "anticipate,'' "believe,'' "confident," "could,'' "expect,'' "intend,'' "may,'' "planned,'' "potential,'' "should,'' "will,'' "would'' or the negative of those terms or other words of similar meaning. Such forward-looking statements are subject to certain risks and uncertainties, which could cause actual results or outcomes to differ materially from those currently anticipated. Factors that could affect actual results or outcomes include the matters described under the caption “Risk Factors” in Item 1A of the Company’s Form 10-K filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on December 8, 2023, and the following: changes in economic conditions, consumer confidence levels and discretionary spending patterns in key markets; uncertainties stemming from political instability (and its impact on the economies in jurisdictions where the Company has operations), uncertainties stemming from changes in U.S. trade policies, tariffs, and the reaction of other countries to such changes; the global outbreaks of disease, such as the COVID-19 pandemic, which has affected, and may continue to affect, market and economic conditions, along with wide-ranging impacts on employees, customers and various aspects of our operations; the Company’s success in implementing its strategic plan, including its targeted sales growth platforms, innovation focus and its increasing digital presence; litigation costs related to actions of and disputes with third parties, including competitors; the Company’s continued success in its working capital management and cost-structure reductions; the Company’s success in integrating strategic acquisitions; the risk of future write-downs of goodwill or other long-lived assets; the ability of the Company’s customers to meet payment obligations; the impact of actions of the Company’s competitors with respect to product development or enhancement or the introduction of new products into the Company’s markets; movements in foreign currencies, interest rates or commodity costs; fluctuations in the prices of raw materials or the availability of raw materials or components used by the Company; any disruptions in the Company’s supply chain as a result of material fluctuations in the Company’s order volumes and requirements for raw materials and other components, or the demand for those same raw materials and components by third parties, necessary to manufacture and produce the Company’s products including related to shortages in procuring necessary raw materials and components to manufacture and produce such products; the success of the Company’s suppliers and customers and the impact of any consolidation in the industries of the Company’s suppliers and customers; the ability of the Company to deploy its capital successfully; unanticipated outcomes related to outsourcing certain manufacturing processes; unanticipated outcomes related to litigation matters; and adverse weather conditions. Shareholders, potential investors and other readers are urged to consider these factors in evaluating the forward-looking statements and are cautioned not to place undue reliance on such forward-looking statements. The forward-looking statements included herein are only made as of the date of this filing. The Company assumes no obligation, and disclaims any obligation, to update such forward-looking statements to reflect subsequent events or circumstances.
JOHNSON OUTDOORS INC.
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THREE MONTHS ENDED | SIX MONTHS ENDED | |||||||||||
Operating results | March 29, 2024 | March 31, 2023 | March 29, 2024 | March 31, 2023 | ||||||||
Net sales | $ | 175,856 | $ | 202,115 | $ | 314,500 | $ | 380,452 | ||||
Cost of sales | 114,425 | 126,780 | 200,215 | 242,338 | ||||||||
Gross profit | 61,431 | 75,335 | 114,285 | 138,114 | ||||||||
Operating expenses | 61,684 | 63,945 | 114,492 | 121,252 | ||||||||
Operating (loss) profit: | (253 | ) | 11,390 | (207 | ) | 16,862 | ||||||
Interest income, net | (817 | ) | (697 | ) | (1,977 | ) | (1,487 | ) | ||||
Other income, net | (2,448 | ) | (7,861 | ) | (7,141 | ) | (9,765 | ) | ||||
Profit before income taxes | 3,012 | 19,948 | 8,911 | 28,114 | ||||||||
Income tax expense | 856 | 5,087 | 2,800 | 7,374 | ||||||||
Net income | $ | 2,156 | $ | 14,861 | $ | 6,111 | $ | 20,740 | ||||
Weighted average common shares outstanding - Dilutive | 10,234 | 10,198 | 10,225 | 10,179 | ||||||||
Net income per common share - Diluted | $ | 0.21 | $ | 1.45 | $ | 0.59 | $ | 2.02 | ||||
Segment Results | ||||||||||||
Net sales: | ||||||||||||
Fishing | $ | 138,608 | $ | 155,341 | $ | 249,100 | $ | 293,382 | ||||
Camping | 10,520 | 13,725 | 16,433 | 25,338 | ||||||||
Watercraft Recreation | 9,728 | 12,890 | 14,541 | 22,548 | ||||||||
Diving | 16,924 | 20,308 | 34,402 | 39,367 | ||||||||
Other / Eliminations | 76 | (149 | ) | 24 | (183 | ) | ||||||
Total | $ | 175,856 | $ | 202,115 | $ | 314,500 | $ | 380,452 | ||||
Operating profit (loss): | ||||||||||||
Fishing | $ | 7,427 | $ | 17,121 | $ | 18,956 | $ | 32,693 | ||||
Camping | 1,709 | 2,071 | 2,067 | 2,824 | ||||||||
Watercraft Recreation | (486 | ) | 569 | (2,564 | ) | 154 | ||||||
Diving | (298 | ) | 1,444 | (876 | ) | 1,457 | ||||||
Other / Eliminations | (8,605 | ) | (9,815 | ) | (17,790 | ) | (20,266 | ) | ||||
Total | $ | (253 | ) | $ | 11,390 | $ | (207 | ) | $ | 16,862 | ||
Balance Sheet Information(End of Period) | ||||||||||||
Cash, cash equivalents and short-term investments | $ | 84,270 | $ | 107,648 | ||||||||
Accounts receivable, net | 129,345 | 144,600 | ||||||||||
Inventories, net | 249,201 | 236,671 | ||||||||||
Total current assets | 477,329 | 496,290 | ||||||||||
Long-term investments | 2,157 | — | ||||||||||
Total assets | 691,678 | 700,882 | ||||||||||
Total current liabilities | 108,532 | 115,606 | ||||||||||
Total liabilities | 191,589 | 193,475 | ||||||||||
Shareholders’ equity | 500,089 | 507,407 |
Johnson Outdoors Inc. | |
David Johnson | Patricia Penman |
VP & Chief Financial Officer | VP – Marketing Services & Global Communications |
262-631-6600 | 262-631-6600 |
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