American Outdoor Brands, Inc. Common Stock (AOUT)
American Outdoor Brands, Inc. (AOUT) is a prominent manufacturer of outdoor and sporting goods, primarily known for its firearms, hunting, shooting, and outdoor accessories. The company was formerly known as Smith & Wesson Brands, Inc., and it focuses on designing, manufacturing, and marketing its products to sport shooters, hunters, and outdoor enthusiasts. American Outdoor Brands operates through various brand subsidiaries, offering a diverse range of products in the outdoor recreation sector.
Company News
American Outdoor Brands reported Q1 2026 results with net sales of $29.7 million, down 28.7% year-over-year, driven by tariff impacts and e-commerce challenges. Despite sales contraction, the company maintained gross margin at 46.7% and introduced new products contributing 29% of net sales.
Pomerantz Law Firm is investigating potential securities fraud at American Outdoor Brands after the company disclosed accelerated retailer orders and suspended fiscal 2026 guidance, causing a 13.13% stock price drop.
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American Outdoor's (AOUT) fiscal fourth-quarter 2024 results reflect top-line growth on the back of demand strength in its outdoor lifestyle and shooting sports categories. However, increased costs and expenses hurt the bottom line.
U.S. stocks finished higher on Thursday as the main indexes rallied into the close. Cyclical sectors like financials, materials and industrials saw the strongest gains, while higher Treasury yields dragged on the tech-heavy Nasdaq.