Johnson Outdoors reports higher Q4 sales

Johnson Outdoors

12/12/2025 11:11

Overview

Outdoor recreation equipment maker's fiscal 2025 revenue flat at $592.4 mln

Company's gross margin improved to 35.1% due to better overhead absorption

Net loss for fiscal 2025 was $34.3 mln, impacted by deferred tax reserve

Outlook

Company continues to invest in innovation and operational efficiencies for future success

Company plans to manage costs strategically while investing in business strengthening

Result Drivers

NEW PRODUCTS - Double-digit growth in the second half of the year driven by new product successes, according to CEO Helen Johnson-Leipold

GROSS MARGIN IMPROVEMENT - Gross margin increased to 35.1% due to improved overhead absorption and reduced inventory reserves

COST SAVINGS - Operating expenses decreased by $20.2 mln, driven by reduced promotional spending and lower deferred compensation costs

Key Details

Metric
Beat/Miss
Actual
Consensus Estimate
Q4 Sales
Beat
$135.76 mln
$117.24 mln (1 Analyst)
Q4 EPS
-$2.83
Q4 Net Income
-$29.05 mln
Q4 Gross Profit
$49.12 mln
Q4 Operating Income
-$8.18 mln
Q4 Pretax Profit
-$5.01 mln


Analyst Coverage

Wall Street's median 12-month price target for Johnson Outdoors Inc is $52.00, about 20.9% above its December 11 closing price of $43.00

The stock recently traded at 41 times the next 12-month earnings vs. a P/E of 47 three months ago

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