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Johnson Outdoors Inc.(JOUT)Earnings, Financials & Key Ratios
JOUT•NASDAQ
$43.45
Price updated Jul 7, 2026
AboutJohnson Outdoors Inc. designs, manufactures, and markets seasonal and outdoor recreational products for fishing worldwide. It operates through four segments: Fishing, Camping, Watercraft Recreation, and Diving. The Fishing segment offers electric motors for trolling, marine battery chargers, and shallow water anchors; sonar and GPS equipment for fish finding, navigation, and marine cartography; and downriggers for controlled-depth fishing. This segment sells its products under the Minn Kota, Humminbird, and Cannon brands through outdoor specialty and Internet retailers, retail store chains, original equipment manufacturers, and distributors. The Camping segment provides consumer, commercial, and military tents and accessories; camping furniture and stoves; other recreational camping products; and portable outdoor cooking systems, as well as manufactures fabric floors and insulated thermal liners and a subcontract manufacturer of military tents. This segment sells its products under the Eureka! and Jetboil brands through independent sales representatives and Internet retailers. The Watercraft Recreation segment offers kayaks, canoes, and paddles for family recreation, touring, angling, and tripping through independent specialty and outdoor retailers under the Ocean Kayaks, Old Town, and Carlisle brands. The Diving segment manufactures and markets underwater diving and snorkeling equipment, such as regulators, buoyancy compensators, dive computers and gauges, wetsuits, masks, fins, snorkels, and accessories through independent specialty dive stores and diving magazines under the SCUBAPRO brand name. This segment also provides regular maintenance, product repair, diving education, and travel program services; and sells diving gear to dive training centers, resorts, public safety units, and armed forces. It sells its products through Websites. The company was founded in 1970 and is headquartered in Racine, Wisconsin.Show more
- Revenue$592M
- EBITDA$4M+118.5%
- Net Income-$34M-29.3%
- EPS (Diluted)-3.35-28.8%
- Gross Margin35.13%+3.6%
- EBITDA Margin0.75%+118.6%
- Operating Margin-2.73%+62.8%
- Net Margin-5.79%-29.3%
- ROE-7.78%-41.2%
JOUT Price & Volume
Johnson Outdoors Inc. (JOUT) stock price & volume — 10-year historical chart
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Cyclical Revenue Volatility Masks Structural Margin Risks
Investment Thesis • Updated 2026Q2
VerdictNeutral
Growth:Mixed
Profitability:Strained
Financial:Healthy
Cash Flow:Mixed
Primary Risk:Cyclical demand and inventory
Key Thesis Takeaways
- Johnson Outdoors faces significant operational headwinds as its reliance on seasonal sell-in cycles creates erratic revenue growth, evidenced by a 15.5% revenue increase in 2026Q2 following prior periods of contraction.
- While the company maintains a conservative capital structure with a low 0.11 debt-to-equity ratio, the lack of consistent operating leverage and susceptibility to inventory-driven margin compression remain primary concerns.
- Investors should monitor whether the firm can stabilize its cash flow, which fluctuated from a $67.4 million inflow in 2024Q3 to a $42.7 million outflow in 2026Q1, before committing capital to this cyclical industrial player.
Verdict Logic
while the firm maintains a healthy balance sheet with a 0.11 debt-to-equity ratio, the inconsistent free cash flow trajectory and forward P/E of 62.36 suggest that current valuation levels may not fully account for ongoing operational risks.
JOUT Growth Metrics
Johnson Outdoors Inc. (JOUT) revenue, earnings & EPS growth — 3, 5 & 10-year CAGR
Revenue CAGR
10 Years3.24%
5 Years-0.06%
3 Years-7.29%
TTM17.59%
Profit CAGR
10 Years-
5 Years-
3 Years-
TTM66.69%
EPS CAGR
10 Years-
5 Years-
3 Years-
TTM20.86%
Return on Capital
10 Years11.31%
5 Years5.2%
3 Years-2.93%
Last Year-3.1%
JOUT Recent Earnings
Johnson Outdoors Inc. (JOUT) EPS & revenue vs analyst estimates — last 4 quarters
●Beat EPS 7/12 qtrs (58%)●Beat Revenue 7/12 qtrs (58%)
Q2 2026Latest
May 8, 2026Metric
Actual
Est
EPS
$0.89+2.3%
$0.87
Rev
$194M+5.1%
$185M
Q1 2026
Feb 6, 2026Metric
Actual
Est
EPS
$0.33+26.7%
$0.45
Rev
$141M+13.7%
$124M
Q4 2025
Dec 12, 2025Metric
Actual
Est
EPS
$0.31+54.4%
$0.68
Rev
$136M+15.6%
$117M
Q3 2025
Aug 1, 2025Metric
Actual
Est
EPS
$0.75+212.5%
$0.24
Rev
$181M+56.8%
$115M
| Quarter | Date | EPS (Act vs Est) | Revenue (Act vs Est) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Q2 2026Latest | May 8, 2026 | $0.89vs $0.87+2.3% | $194Mvs $185M+5.1% |
| Q1 2026 | Feb 6, 2026 | $0.33vs $0.45+26.7% | $141Mvs $124M+13.7% |
| Q4 2025 | Dec 12, 2025 | $0.31vs $0.68+54.4% | $136Mvs $117M+15.6% |
| Q3 2025 | Aug 1, 2025 | $0.75vs $0.24+212.5% | $181Mvs $115M+56.8% |
Based on last 12 quarters of dataView full earnings history →
Peers Comparison
Key metrics vs top competitors for Johnson Outdoors Inc. (JOUT)
| Company | Price | Market Cap | P/E Ratio | Rev Growth (1Y) | Net Margin | ROE | Div Yield |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| $43.45 | $455.13M | -12.97 | -0.07% | -5.79% | -7.78% | 3.03% | |
| $48.68 | $3.69B | 23.98 | 2.11% | 8.36% | 22.54% | — | |
| $3.18 | $122.24M | -2.63 | -5.25% | -17.67% | -21.22% | — | |
| $25.64 | $503.49M | 33.74 | -2.59% | -0.11% | -0.18% | — | |
| $35.59 | $783.96M | -24.89 | -5.01% | -2.83% | -6.71% | — | |
| $77.33 | $5.04B | -37.18 | 2.4% | -2.47% | -5.12% | — |
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Johnson Outdoors Inc. (JOUT) vs competitors — business, growth, and fundamentals comparison against the closest industry rivals.
JOUT SEC Filings & Documents
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JOUT Frequently Asked Questions
Johnson Outdoors Inc. (JOUT) stock FAQ — growth, dividends, profitability & financials explained
Growth & Financials
What is Johnson Outdoors Inc.'s revenue?
Johnson Outdoors Inc. (JOUT) reported $651.8M in revenue for fiscal year 2025. This represents a 89% increase from $344.4M in 1996.
How fast is Johnson Outdoors Inc. growing?
Johnson Outdoors Inc. (JOUT) saw revenue decline by 0.1% over the past year.
Is JOUT profitable?
Johnson Outdoors Inc. (JOUT) reported a net loss of $15.2M for fiscal year 2025.
Dividend & Returns
Does JOUT pay dividends?
Yes, Johnson Outdoors Inc. (JOUT) pays a dividend with a yield of 3.03%. This makes it attractive for income-focused investors.
What is JOUT's return on equity?
Johnson Outdoors Inc. (JOUT) has a return on equity (ROE) of -7.8%. Negative ROE indicates the company is unprofitable.
What is Johnson Outdoors Inc.'s free cash flow?
Johnson Outdoors Inc. (JOUT) generated $25.0M in free cash flow for fiscal year 2025. Positive FCF indicates the company can fund dividends, buybacks, or reinvestment.