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American Outdoor Brands Q1 2026 earnings summary

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Q1 2026 earnings summary4 Sep, 2025

Executive summary

  • Net sales for Q1 FY2026 were $29.7 million, down 28.7% year-over-year, primarily due to retailer order timing, inventory strategies, and lower e-commerce sales.

  • Gross margin improved to 46.7%, up 130 basis points year-over-year, reflecting price increases, product mix, and operational discipline.

  • Net loss widened to $6.8 million ($0.54/share) from $2.4 million ($0.18/share) in the prior year; non-GAAP net loss was $3.3 million ($0.26/share).

  • Adjusted EBITDA was a loss of $3.1 million, compared to a $2.0 million gain last year.

  • Innovation remains central, with new products accounting for nearly 29% of Q1 net sales and strong POS performance versus peers.

Financial highlights

  • Q1 net sales were $29.7M, down 28.7% year-over-year; e-commerce sales fell 35.2%, traditional channel sales dropped 24.4%.

  • Domestic sales declined 25.2%, international sales dropped 58.2% year-over-year.

  • Shooting sports net sales decreased 25.1%, outdoor lifestyle net sales fell 31.6% year-over-year.

  • Gross margin improved to 46.7%, up 130 bps year-over-year.

  • Ended Q1 with $17.8M in cash, no debt, and $108M in available capital.

Outlook and guidance

  • Q2 net sales expected to decline ~15% year-over-year due to cautious retailer ordering and macro uncertainty.

  • No full-year guidance provided, but optimism remains due to strong POS, new product launches, and Score Tracker Live introduction.

  • Management expects continued investment in product development, hiring, and growth strategies, including potential acquisitions.

  • Capital expenditures for fiscal 2026 projected at $4.0–$4.5 million.

  • Near-term environment expected to remain volatile with shifting market conditions and evolving consumer trends.

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American Outdoor Brands, Inc. is a designer, manufacturer, and marketer of outdoor products for rugged outdoor enthusiasts in the United States and internationally. The Company offers a range of products under several brands. The Company's brands include Smith & Wesson®, M&P®, Thompson/Center ArmsTM, Knives and Tools, Hoppe's® gun care products and Crimson TraceTM laser sights. AOBC sells its products through a network of select dealers in the United States and an international dealer network consisting of distributors, retailers and dealers that sell to law enforcement agencies and retail channels. It also sells its products through sale or return networks, independent sales representatives and to the U.S. Department of Defense. American Outdoor Brands, Inc. was incorporated in 2020 and is headquartered in Columbia, Missouri.

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