American Outdoor Brands (NASDAQ: AOUT) announced FY 2025 earnings with impressive financial momentum, reporting over 10% net sales growth, a 60-basis-point improvement in gross margin, and an 81% increase in adjusted EBITDA. The gains were fueled by broad-based growth across all sales channels and product categories, underpinned by a strong pipeline of new, innovative products that resonated well with consumers.
However, as the company turns the page to fiscal 2026, it is adopting a more cautious outlook. In a notable move, management suspended its previously issued full-year sales guidance, citing persistent macroeconomic uncertainty and the unpredictable impact of evolving U.S.-China tariff policies. While this added a layer of uncertainty for investors, leadership emphasized that American Outdoor Brands remains well-positioned to weather potential headwinds, pointing to its debt-free balance sheet, flexible capital allocation approach, and the ability to shift production out of China if necessary.
During the earnings call Q&A session, executives struck a balanced tone. On the positive side, they noted strong point-of-sale trends and healthy underlying consumer demand, reinforcing the strength of the company's innovation and brand positioning. Additionally, management reaffirmed confidence in their M&A strategy, supported by ample financial flexibility and a playbook to pivot sourcing as needed.
Still, some concerns lingered. A pull-forward of $8-10 million in orders from fiscal 2026 into the final quarter of FY25 will likely soften Q1 performance, typically already the slowest quarter in the companys seasonal cycle. Meanwhile, the impact of increased tariff-related costs is expected to be more pronounced in the second half of the fiscal year, especially in Q3 and Q4. The company also anticipates about $1 million in incremental annual costs beginning in FY26 as it exits its emerging growth company status.
Looking forward, American Outdoor Brands remains focused on margin protection through supply chain optimization, selective pricing actions, and continued leverage of its intellectual property. The company also reaffirmed its commitment to investing in R&D, marketing, and sales to drive sustainable, long-term growth.
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