Johnson Outdoors Reports Fiscal Second Quarter Results
Johnson Outdoors reported a robust performance for Q2 of fiscal 2021, with net sales up 26% to $206.2 million from $163.1 million year-over-year. Fishing revenue increased by 19.5%, and year-to-date sales surged 28% to $371.8 million. Operating profit rose 54.4% to $59.6 million, while net income reached $47.7 million, or $4.70 per diluted share. Despite a slight dip in gross margin to 45.2%, due to tariffs and freight costs, strong demand across all product lines highlights the company’s solid market position.
- Net sales increased by 26% in Q2 to $206.2 million.
- Year-to-date net sales rose 28% to $371.8 million.
- Operating profit up 54.4% to $59.6 million.
- Net income increased to $47.7 million, or $4.70 per diluted share.
- Gross margin slightly decreased to 45.2% due to increased tariffs and freight costs.
- Higher operating expenses of $108.7 million mainly driven by volume-related costs.
RACINE, Wis., May 07, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Johnson Outdoors Inc. (Nasdaq:JOUT), a leading global innovator of outdoor recreation equipment and technology, today announced higher sales and earnings during the Company’s second fiscal quarter ending Friday, April 2, 2021. Year-to-date revenue and net income compared favorably to the prior year fiscal six-month period.
“Through the second fiscal quarter, our results reflect the strong levels of demand fueled by the pandemic and the increased interest in outdoor activities. I am proud of our team for their exceptional work in delivering these results during this unprecedented time. Our primary focus continues to be keeping pace with high demand,” said Helen Johnson-Leipold, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer. “Looking ahead, the power of our innovation and the enduring strength of our brand equities continue to well-position Johnson Outdoors for marketplace success.”
SECOND QUARTER RESULTS
Sales in the second fiscal quarter reflect shipments to customers in anticipation of the primary retail selling period for the outdoor recreation industry’s warm-weather products. Total Company net sales in the second quarter surged 26 percent year over year to
- Continued high demand across all product lines in Minn Kota® and Humminbird® propelled a 19.5 percent increase in Fishing revenue.
- Watercraft Recreation and Camping sales rose significantly due to strong demand across all product categories.
- Ongoing pandemic-related global travel restrictions and lockdowns in various countries led to the unfavorable year-over-year revenue comparison in Diving.
Total Company operating profit during the quarter was
YEAR-TO-DATE RESULTS
Fiscal 2021 year-to-date net sales were
OTHER FINANCIAL INFORMATION
The Company reported cash and short-term investments of
“We’re continuing to work with our supply chain partners to maintain adequate inventory and increase capacity where possible as we work hard to fill demand,” said David W. Johnson, Chief Financial Officer. “The balance sheet remains strong and our healthy cash position enables us to invest in strategic opportunities to strengthen the business, while continuing to create value for the long-term and consistently pay 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 7, 2021. A live listen-only web cast of the conference call may be accessed at Johnson Outdoors’ home page. 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; Ocean Kayak™; Carlisle® paddles; Minn Kota® fishing motors, batteries and anchors; 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 11, 2020, 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), 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, and the timing, pricing and continued availability of raw materials and components from our supply chain, 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 necessary to manufacture and produce the Company’s 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.
| (thousands, except per share amounts) | |||||||||||||
| THREE MONTHS ENDED | SIX MONTHS ENDED | ||||||||||||
| Operating Results | April 2 2021 | March 27 2020 | April 2 2021 | March 27 2020 | |||||||||
| Net sales | $ | 206,156 | $ | 163,084 | $ | 371,823 | $ | 291,138 | |||||
| Cost of sales | 112,902 | 87,952 | 203,539 | 162,394 | |||||||||
| Gross profit | 93,254 | 75,132 | 168,284 | 128,744 | |||||||||
| Operating expenses | 57,218 | 43,338 | 108,691 | 90,149 | |||||||||
| Operating profit | 36,036 | 31,794 | 59,593 | 38,595 | |||||||||
| Interest (income) expense, net | (45 | ) | (449 | ) | (95 | ) | (1,069 | ) | |||||
| Other (income) expense, net | (1,229 | ) | 3,866 | (3,633 | ) | 2,698 | |||||||
| Income before income taxes | 37,310 | 28,377 | 63,321 | 36,966 | |||||||||
| Income tax expense | 9,476 | 7,990 | 15,640 | 10,149 | |||||||||
| Net income | $ | 27,834 | $ | 20,387 | $ | 47,681 | $ | 26,817 | |||||
| Diluted average common shares outstanding | 10,120 | 10,060 | 10,101 | 10,047 | |||||||||
| Diluted net income per common share | $ | 2.74 | $ | 2.02 | $ | 4.70 | $ | 2.66 | |||||
| Segment Results | |||||||||||||
| Net sales: | |||||||||||||
| Fishing | $ | 160,016 | $ | 133,955 | $ | 287,015 | $ | 233,233 | |||||
| Camping | 14,244 | 8,849 | 26,438 | 16,363 | |||||||||
| Watercraft Recreation | 17,778 | 6,064 | 30,221 | 10,873 | |||||||||
| Diving | 14,208 | 14,261 | 28,301 | 30,720 | |||||||||
| Other/eliminations | (90 | ) | (45 | ) | (152 | ) | (51 | ) | |||||
| Total | $ | 206,156 | $ | 163,084 | $ | 371,823 | $ | 291,138 | |||||
| Operating profit (loss): | |||||||||||||
| Fishing | $ | 40,400 | $ | 32,917 | $ | 68,163 | $ | 47,935 | |||||
| Camping | 2,962 | 709 | 5,770 | 775 | |||||||||
| Watercraft Recreation | 2,814 | (1,639 | ) | 3,883 | (3,202 | ) | |||||||
| Diving | (1,253 | ) | (812 | ) | (1,594 | ) | (607 | ) | |||||
| Other | (8,887 | ) | 619 | (16,629 | ) | (6,306 | ) | ||||||
| Total | $ | 36,036 | $ | 31,794 | $ | 59,593 | $ | 38,595 | |||||
| Balance Sheet Information (End of Period) | |||||||||||||
| Cash and cash equivalents | $ | 186,921 | $ | 131,256 | |||||||||
| Accounts receivable, net | 130,139 | 106,629 | |||||||||||
| Inventories, net | 124,538 | 107,680 | |||||||||||
| Total current assets | 450,769 | 353,342 | |||||||||||
| Total assets | 618,980 | 504,304 | |||||||||||
| Total current liabilities | 123,503 | 102,623 | |||||||||||
| Total liabilities | 195,244 | 157,202 | |||||||||||
| Shareholders' equity | 423,736 | 347,102 | |||||||||||
| At 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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