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American Outdoor Brands
(NASDAQ:AOUT)
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Rating:54Neutral
Price Target:
$13.00
▲(0.39% Upside)
Action:Reiterated
Date:08/07/26
AOUT’s score is held back primarily by weak and inconsistent financial performance (recent net loss and uneven revenue), partially offset by a solid balance sheet profile and improved FY2026 free cash flow. Technicals are mixed with near-term softness but longer-term support above key moving averages. Guidance and operational commentary on the earnings call are constructive (FY27 growth and margin improvement targets), but meaningful channel/category headwinds and tariff-related uncertainty keep the overall rating in the middle of the range.
Positive Factors
Patent-Protected Portfolio
The expanding patent base can differentiate products, support pricing and reduce direct substitution. With protected products contributing over half of sales, intellectual property is becoming a broader and more durable competitive advantage.
Negative Factors
Inconsistent Revenue and Profitability
Recent demand volatility has reduced operating leverage and weakened earnings conversion despite stable gross margins. Continued losses or uneven revenue would limit internal capital generation and make the business less resilient over time.
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Positive Factors
Negative Factors
Patent-Protected Portfolio
The expanding patent base can differentiate products, support pricing and reduce direct substitution. With protected products contributing over half of sales, intellectual property is becoming a broader and more durable competitive advantage.
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American Outdoor Brands Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)
Any
Net Sales By Segment
Breaks down sales by business segments, revealing which product lines or services are driving revenue and indicating strategic focus areas or diversification efforts.
Breaks down sales by business segments, revealing which product lines or services are driving revenue and indicating strategic focus areas or diversification efforts.
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The FlyAmerican Outdoor Brands (AOUT) vs. SPDR S&P 500 ETF (SPY)
Market Cap
$152.94M
Dividend YieldN/A
Average Volume (3M)91.99K
Price to Earnings (P/E)―
Beta (1Y)1.03
Revenue Growth-14.30%
EPS Growth-10604.41%
CountryUS
Employees267
SectorConsumer Cyclical
Sector Strength84
IndustryLeisure
Share Statistics
EPS (TTM)-0.73
Shares Outstanding12,618,869
10 Day Avg. Volume134,939
30 Day Avg. Volume91,990
Financial Highlights & Ratios
PEG Ratio>-0.01
Price to Book (P/B)0.71
Price to Sales (P/S)0.62
P/FCF Ratio27.75
Enterprise Value/Market Cap<0.01
Enterprise Value/Revenue<0.01
Enterprise Value/Gross Profit<0.01
Enterprise Value/Ebitda<0.01
Forecast
1Y Price Target
$14.25Price Target Upside10.04% Upside
Rating ConsensusModerate Buy
Number of Analyst Covering2
EPS Forecast (FY)0.38
Revenue Forecast (FY)$207.38M
American Outdoor Brands Business Overview & Revenue Model
Company Description
American Outdoor Brands, Inc. (AOUT) is dedicated to providing a comprehensive range of outdoor gear and accessories for passionate adventurers, serving markets across the United States and internationally. Their extensive product line covers core...
How the Company Makes Money
American Outdoor Brands makes money primarily by selling outdoor products under its owned brand portfolio through multiple go-to-market channels. Key revenue streams include: (1) Wholesale/B2B sales: selling branded products in volume to third-par...
American Outdoor Brands Earnings Call Summary
Earnings Call Date:Jun 25, 2026
(Q4-2026)
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Next Earnings Date:Sep 03, 2026
Earnings Call Sentiment Neutral
The call presents a balanced picture: strong operational positives (consistent POS growth, a high contribution from new products, a growing patent-protected revenue base, healthy gross margins, a debt-free balance sheet, and constructive fiscal 27 guidance) are offset by meaningful near-term revenue and profit declines driven by retailer order acceleration comps, aiming solutions weakness, ecommerce inventory resets, tariff-related disruptions, and one-time charges. Management appears confident in returning to growth in fiscal 27, but material near-term headwinds and macro/tariff uncertainties temper the outlook.Positive Updates
Point-of-Sale (POS) Growth
Company delivered approximately 4% year-over-year POS growth for fiscal 26 (fourth consecutive quarter of positive POS growth), with outdoor lifestyle POS up ~7% and shooting sports POS up ~1%, indicating healthy consumer demand at retail.
Negative Updates
Reported Revenue Decline
Net sales for fiscal 26 were $190.5M, down 14.3% year-over-year; Q4 net sales declined ~24% YoY (adjusted Q4 decline ~9.2%), reflecting a challenging comp and category weakness.
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Q4-2026 Updates
Positive
Negative
Point-of-Sale (POS) Growth
Company delivered approximately 4% year-over-year POS growth for fiscal 26 (fourth consecutive quarter of positive POS growth), with outdoor lifestyle POS up ~7% and shooting sports POS up ~1%, indicating healthy consumer demand at retail.
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Company Guidance
Management guided fiscal 2027 net sales of $200–$210 million (midpoint +7.5% vs FY26 reported $190.5M), gross margins “in the mid‑40s” (FY26 44.7%), adjusted EBITDA of 6.5%–7.5% of sales (midpoint would be >40% improvement vs FY26 adjusted EBITDA of $10.2M), slightly higher operating expenses driven by variable costs, and CapEx of $3.5–$4.0M (targeting <2% of sales); they expect Q1 to be roughly flat to up slightly on a normalized basis (about $6M of the $10M accelerated orders hit Q1 FY26) with Q1 adjusted EBITDA slightly negative, a fully diluted share count of ~13.2M, minimal GAAP income tax due to ~$21M of NOLs, and the company entering FY27 with ~$21.4M cash, no debt, >$110M total available capital, year‑end inventory of $91.9M, and about $8.1M remaining on a $10M buyback program.American Outdoor Brands Financial Statement Overview
Summary
Income Statement
38
Negative
Balance Sheet
66
Positive
Cash Flow
57
Neutral
| Breakdown | Apr 2026 | Apr 2025 | Apr 2024 | Apr 2023 | Apr 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Income Statement | |||||
| Total Revenue | 190.54M | 222.32M | 201.10M | 191.21M | 247.53M |
| Gross Profit | 85.19M | 99.26M | 88.43M | 88.06M | 114.24M |
| EBITDA | 6.87M | 13.12M | 3.60M | 5.00M | -38.24M |
| Net Income | -9.21M | -77.00K | -12.25M | -12.02M | -64.88M |
Balance Sheet | |||||
| Total Assets | 226.62M | 246.35M | 240.60M | 243.59M | 277.84M |
| Cash, Cash Equivalents and Short-Term Investments | 21.44M | 23.42M | 29.70M | 21.95M | 19.52M |
| Total Debt | 32.38M | 33.28M | 34.62M | 29.59M | 49.58M |
| Total Liabilities | 60.73M | 68.75M | 62.67M | 51.72M | 74.81M |
| Stockholders Equity | 165.89M | 177.61M | 177.93M | 191.86M | 203.03M |
Cash Flow | |||||
| Free Cash Flow | 4.27M | -2.54M | 18.38M | 25.85M | -24.54M |
| Operating Cash Flow | 6.32M | 1.36M | 24.49M | 30.71M | -18.06M |
| Investing Cash Flow | -2.46M | -3.90M | -5.98M | -4.83M | -33.59M |
| Financing Cash Flow | -5.84M | -3.74M | -10.77M | -23.36M | 10.36M |
American Outdoor Brands Technical Analysis
Neutral
12.95
Price Trends
12.32
Negative
10.87
Positive
9.51
Positive
Market Momentum
-0.10
Positive
35.09
Neutral
25.87
Neutral
Evaluating momentum and price trends is crucial in stock analysis to make informed investment decisions. For AOUT, the sentiment is Neutral. The current price of 12.95 is above the 20-day moving average (MA) of 12.65, above the 50-day MA of 12.32, and above the 200-day MA of 9.51, indicating a neutral trend. The MACD of -0.10 indicates Positive momentum. The RSI at 35.09 is Neutral, neither overbought nor oversold. The STOCH value of 25.87 is Neutral, not indicating any strong overbought or oversold conditions. Overall, these indicators collectively point to a Neutral sentiment for AOUT.
American Outdoor Brands Risk Analysis
American Outdoor Brands disclosed 1 risk factors in its most recent earnings report. American Outdoor Brands reported the most risks in the "Legal & Regulatory" category.
Finance & Corporate - Financial and accounting risks. Risks related to the execution of corporate activity and strategy
Latest Risks Added 0 New Risks
American Outdoor Brands Peers Comparison
UnderperformOutperform
Sector (61)
Name | Overall Rating | Market Cap | P/E Ratio | ROE | Dividend Yield | Revenue Growth | EPS Growth |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
75 Outperform | $278.90M | 12.13 | 13.11% | 3.25% | 0.97% | 80.59% | |
70 Outperform | $291.50M | 17.69 | 6.50% | 4.08% | -14.67% | -59.03% | |
62 Neutral | $495.07M | -61.21 | -1.90% | 2.87% | 17.49% | 82.16% | |
61 Neutral | $18.38B | 12.79 | -2.54% | 3.03% | 1.52% | -15.83% | |
56 Neutral | $138.99M | -4.42 | -15.46% | 3.07% | -0.10% | 61.92% | |
54 Neutral | $152.94M | -16.60 | -5.50% | ― | -14.30% | -10604.41% |
* Consumer Cyclical Sector Average
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American Outdoor Brands Corporate Events
Executive/Board Changes
American Outdoor Brands Adds Kevin Leary to Board
Positive
Aug 6, 2026
On August 4, 2026, American Outdoor Brands appointed Kevin D. Leary to its Board of Directors as an independent director, with his term running until the 2026 annual meeting of stockholders. Leary will serve on the Compensation Committee and the N...
Business Operations and StrategyFinancial DisclosuresRegulatory Filings and Compliance
American Outdoor Brands Discusses Fiscal 2026 Results, Risks
Neutral
Jun 26, 2026
American Outdoor Brands reported that on June 25, 2026, it held a conference call and webcast to discuss its fiscal 2026 financial results, and it has furnished a Current Report on Form 8-K to provide the transcript and related disclosures. The co...
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