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Clarus Corporation (DE:BDO)
FRANKFURT:BDO
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EarningsQ2 2026 Earnings Report

Clarus (BDO) Q2 2026 Earnings Report

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DE:BDO Q2 2026 EPS Results

Actual EPS€0.16
Consensus EPS-€0.06
Beat/MissBeat by +€0.23
One Year Ago EPS-€0.20

DE:BDO Q2 2026 Revenue Results

Actual Revenue€49.96M
Expected Revenue€45.86M
Beat/MissBeat by +€4.11M
YoY Revenue Growth+0.73%

Earnings Announcement Details

QuarterQ2 2026
Date08/06/2026
TimeAfter Close
Conference CallThursday, August 6, 2026
DE:BDO Upcoming Earnings
Clarus's next earnings date is estimated for November 9, 2026, based on past reporting schedules.

Q2 2026 Earnings Call Audio

DE:BDO Q2 2026 Earnings Call
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Q2 2026 Earnings Slide Deck

Q2 2026 Earnings Call Summary

Q2 2026
Earnings Call Date:Aug 06, 2026|
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Earnings Call Sentiment|Neutral
The call highlights meaningful operational progress at the Outdoor segment (revenue growth across core categories, improved full-price apparel mix, and solid adjusted EBITDA) and margin recovery at Adventure driven by cost reductions. Balance-sheet strength (debt-free position), positive free cash flow improvement, a modest buyback and an upgraded full-year adjusted EBITDA guide are positive signals. However, a material portion of the improved profitability is attributable to a one-time $6.1M tariff refund, Adventure revenue remains pressured (-11.9% YoY), inventory is up 12% and macro/geopolitical risks (Middle East conflict, potential inflation) and pending litigation create uncertainty. Overall, positives and one-time benefits are balanced by persistent top-line weakness in Adventure and external risks.
Company Guidance
Clarus reiterated full‑year revenue guidance of $245–$255 million, calling for roughly $182 million of Outdoor revenue and $68 million of Adventure revenue, and raised full‑year adjusted EBITDA to $12–$13 million (about a 5% adjusted‑EBITDA margin at the midpoint) versus prior guidance of $3–$5 million—an increase largely driven by a ~$6.1 million IEEPA tariff refund and the removal of roughly $2 million of expected legal costs; third‑quarter revenue is expected to be $66–$68 million with Q3 adjusted EBITDA of about $3 million.
Consolidated Revenue Growth
Q2 consolidated sales of $56.2M, up 1.6% versus $55.2M in the prior year period.
Outdoor Segment Outperformance
Outdoor revenues increased ~8.5%-9.1% YoY (management referenced both 8.5% reported and 9.1% in remarks). Core 'Big 3' categories (Mountain, Climb, Apparel) drove ~95% of segment revenue and grew ~9.5%.
Category Strength — Climb, Mountain, Apparel
Climb grew 13.5% YoY, Mountain grew 7.4%, Apparel grew 7.4% overall with in-line Apparel sales up 22.9% and clearance/discontinued merchandise down 61%, indicating a healthier full-price mix.
Adjusted EBITDA and Margin Improvement
Q2 consolidated adjusted EBITDA of $7.6M (adjusted EBITDA margin 13.6%). Outdoor adjusted EBITDA was $9.0M for the quarter.
Tariff Refund Boost to Profitability
Outdoor received $6.4M in IEEPA-related receipts during Q2 ($6.1M tariff refunds + $0.3M interest), lifting reported gross margins (consolidated gross margin 48.9% vs 35.6% prior year). Excluding the tariff refund, Outdoor gross margin was 36.5% and consolidated would have been 38%.
Adventure Margin Recovery and Cost Discipline
Adventure gross margin improved to 41.5% in Q2, up 420 basis points YoY. Adventure is above breakeven on materially lower revenue after headcount reduced 20% and an 11% lighter cost base.
Balance Sheet and Cash Flow Improvements
Net debt-free at June 30, 2026 (total debt $0). Q2 free cash flow was positive $0.6M versus a $11.3M outflow in the prior-year quarter. Cash & equivalents $28.9M.
Return of Capital — Share Buybacks
Repurchased 153,331 shares in Q2 for approximately $0.4M (management cited ~$400K / $2.29–$2.92 per share), with ~$42.4M remaining under the $50M buyback program.
Improved Full-Year Adjusted EBITDA Guidance
Full-year 2026 adjusted EBITDA guidance revised to $12M–$13M (prior guidance $3M–$5M). Management attributes most of the revision to the $6M tariff refund and elimination of ~$2M expected legal expenses.
Strategic Actions and Bolt-on M&A
Completed acquisition of certain assets/liabilities of ONWRD Supply Co. to add complementary, high-margin in-vehicle accessories; Jefferies retained to explore strategic alternatives to unlock value.
Product Momentum and Channel Wins
RockyMounts and MAXTRAX products are outperforming forecasts; RockyMounts expanding U.S. and Australian accounts and brand penetration improving across Europe and Asia with double-digit growth in several countries.

DE:BDO Earnings History

Report Date
Fiscal Quarter
Forecast / EPS
Last Year's EPS
EPS YoY Change
Press Release
Nov 09, 2026
2026 (Q3)
0.04 / -
-0.036―
2026 (Q2)
-0.06 / 0.16
-0.196181.82% (+0.36)
2026 (Q1)
-0.10 / 0.02
-0.125114.29% (+0.14)
2025 (Q4)
-0.02 / -0.72
-1.70857.81% (+0.99)
2025 (Q3)
-0.04 / -0.04
-0.07150.00% (+0.04)
2025 (Q2)
-0.10 / -0.20
-0.125-57.14% (-0.07)
2025 (Q1)
-0.10 / -0.12
-0.15117.65% (+0.03)
2024 (Q4)
>-0.01 / -1.71
-0.169-910.53% (-1.54)
2024 (Q3)
-0.03 / -0.07
-0.027-166.67% (-0.04)
2024 (Q2)
-0.11 / -0.12
-0.053-133.33% (-0.07)
The table shows recent earnings report dates and whether the forecast was beat or missed. See the change in forecast and EPS from the previous year.
Beat
Missed