| Metric | Value ($ M) | Q1 FY25 |
|---|---|---|
| Revenue | 140.94 | 30.9% |
| Total Income | 140.94 | 30.9% |
| Expenditure | 143.85 | 12.5% |
| PBT | -1.26 | 93.3% |
| Net Profit | -3.30 | 78.4% |
| OPM | -2.07% | 16.74pp |
| NPM | -2.34% | 11.86pp |
| EPS | — |
Johnson Outdoors Reports Q1 FY26 Net Sales Up 31% to $140.9 Million
04 May 2026 · 4 May, 1:22 am
Summary
Johnson Outdoors Inc. reported a 31 percent increase in net sales for the first quarter, reaching $140.9 million compared to $107.6 million in the prior year. The company's operating loss improved to $(2.9) million from $(20.2) million in the prior year. Gross margin also improved to 36.6 percent, compared to 29.9 percent in the prior year quarter. Net loss was $(3.3) million, or $(0.33) per diluted share, versus $(15.3) million, or $(1.49) per diluted share in the previous year’s first quarter.
Key Highlights
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Total Company net sales in the first quarter increased 31 percent to $140.9 million compared to $107.6 million in the prior year first fiscal quarter.
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Fishing revenue increased 36 percent mainly due to success of new product launches and improved trade inventory levels.
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Camping & Watercraft Recreation sales were up 12 percent primarily due to new product success and growth in the e-commerce channel.
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Diving sales rose 15 percent, driven by improvement across global markets.
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Total Company operating loss was $(2.9) million for the first fiscal quarter versus operating loss of $(20.2) million in the prior year first quarter.
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Gross margin improved to 36.6 percent, compared to 29.9 percent in the prior year quarter mainly due to improved overhead absorption and cost savings efforts.
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Net loss was $(3.3) million, or $(0.33) per diluted share, versus $(15.3) million, or $(1.49) per diluted share in the previous year’s first quarter.
Management Comments
Helen Johnson-Leipold
“We’re pleased with the positive start to our fiscal year. We saw markets stabilize and we continue to get solid reception to our innovation. Our critical investments in new products and digital commerce, combined with our ongoing hard work on improving profitability, are essential to position us for success.”
David W. Johnson
“We continue to benefit from our ongoing efforts to improve operational efficiency, enabling us to improve our margins and continue to reduce our inventory levels. “Looking forward, we will continue to strategically manage costs while protecting investments to strengthen the business.”
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