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American Outdoor Brands, Inc. develops and markets outdoor products and accessories for hunting, fishing, camping, shooting, meat processing, outdoor cooking, personal security, and personal defense. Company news commonly covers fiscal results, brand performance, product introductions, and category trends across its Outdoor Lifestyle and Shooting Sports activities.
Recurring updates include launches and platform expansions under brands such as Caldwell®, BUBBA®, BOG®, Crimson Trace®, MEAT! Your Maker®, Grilla Grills®, Schrade®, Tipton®, and Wheeler®. News also includes intellectual-property protection for proprietary product designs, capital deployment and acquisition-related capabilities, and conference-call announcements tied to operating results.
American Outdoor Brands (NASDAQ: AOUT) launched the Caldwell Clays™ App on Jan 19, 2026, a mobile controller for Caldwell smart launchers including the ClayCopter Surface-to-Air™ and Claymore Connect™.
The app (iOS/Android) links up to 10 launchers, supports Touch-to-Launch photo-based direction/speed/angle control, Hands Free Voice Launch, and mixes ClayCopter biodegradable targets (up to 100 yards) with traditional clays. Claymore Connect™ is a 35-lb portable, Bluetooth-enabled thrower with a 12V Li-ion pack capable of launching 350+ targets per charge. The system debuts at SHOT Show 2026, Booth #11860.
American Outdoor Brands (NASDAQ: AOUT) unveiled the Claymore Connect target launcher on Jan 19, 2026, a lightweight, Bluetooth-enabled clay thrower priced at MSRP $549.99.
Key features: 35 lbs including a 12V Li-ion battery that launches >350 targets per charge, folding legs for portability, 50-clay capacity, adjustable angle and distance to 55 yards, a wireless remote (50 ft), and pairing with the Caldwell Clays™ App to control up to 10 devices from 100 yards.
American Outdoor Brands (NASDAQ: AOUT) expanded the Caldwell ClayCopter platform with a new family of products, led by the hands-free ClayCopter Surface-to-Air Launcher (MSRP $549.99). The ground-based launcher offers varied target presentations, wireless control via the free Caldwell Clays App from up to 100 yards, and simultaneous control of up to 10 launchers. Key specs include a Li-ion battery delivering >300 launches per charge, a 50-target hopper, selectable singles/pairs with wobble/oscillate modes, and UV charging for glow targets. The rollout also adds the battery-free ClayCopter Rip-Launcher (MSRP $99.99), new biodegradable target types (UFO, Stealth Drone, XV), accessories, and app-driven course creation for backyard sporting clays.
American Outdoor Brands (NASDAQ: AOUT) reported second quarter fiscal 2026 results for the period ended Oct 31, 2025. Net sales were $57.2M, down 5.0% year-over-year. Gross margin was 45.6% (prior 48.0%). GAAP net income was $2.1M or $0.16 per diluted share; non-GAAP net income was $3.7M or $0.29 per diluted share. Adjusted EBITDA was $6.5M (11.3% of sales). New products represented over 31% of net sales. The company repurchased ~74,000 shares for $662,000, ended the quarter debt-free with $3.1M cash, and provided FY2026 guidance of net sales down 13–14% (underlying ~5% decline), Q3 sales down ~8%, gross margin 42–43%, and Adjusted EBITDA 4.0–4.5% of sales.
American Outdoor Brands (NASDAQ: AOUT) will release its second quarter fiscal 2026 results on Tuesday, December 9, 2025 after market close. The company will host a conference call and webcast the same day at 5:00 p.m. ET (2:00 p.m. PT) to discuss financial and operational results.
Speakers include Brian Murphy, president and CEO, and Andy Fulmer, CFO. The full press release and live audio webcast will be available under Investor Relations at www.aob.com. Telephone access is available at (833) 630-1956—no RSVP required. The call may include forward-looking statements.
American Outdoor Brands (NASDAQ: AOUT) announced that its Board approved a $10 million share repurchase program effective Oct 1, 2025 through Sep 30, 2026. The program follows a prior 2024 authorization under which the Company repurchased 581,968 shares at an average price of $10.30 per share, totaling roughly $6.0 million as of Sept 30, 2025. Repurchases may occur on the open market, in block trades, or via negotiated transactions; timing and amounts are at management's discretion. The company highlights a debt-free balance sheet and continued focus on disciplined capital deployment.
American Outdoor Brands (NASDAQ:AOUT) reported challenging Q1 fiscal 2026 results with net sales declining 28.7% to $29.7 million compared to $41.6 million in the prior year. The company posted a GAAP net loss of $6.8 million, or $(0.54) per share, versus a loss of $2.4 million, or $(0.18) per share, year-over-year.
The significant sales decline was primarily due to retailers accelerating approximately $10 million of orders into Q4 2025 to get ahead of tariff-related price changes. Adjusting for this shift, Q1 net sales would have declined only 4.7%. Despite challenges, gross margin improved to 46.7% from 45.4% year-over-year, and new products represented 29% of net sales.
The company maintained a strong balance sheet with $17.8 million in cash and no debt, while repurchasing 240,000 shares for $2.5 million during the quarter. Management expects near-term market conditions to remain volatile, requiring continued adaptability in their business approach.
American Outdoor Brands (NASDAQ:AOUT), an innovation company focused on outdoor enthusiast products, has scheduled its first quarter fiscal 2026 earnings release for September 4, 2025, after market close.
The company will host a conference call and webcast at 5:00 p.m. Eastern Time on the same day, featuring presentations from CEO Brian Murphy and CFO Andy Fulmer. Investors can access the call by dialing (833) 630-1956 or viewing the webcast on the company's website at www.aob.com.
BUBBA (NASDAQ:AOUT) and Major League Fishing (MLF) have announced a strategic partnership to launch SCORETRACKER LIVE, a tournament platform that will be integrated into the BUBBA app in Spring 2026. The platform will bring MLF's professional tournament scoring technology to all anglers and organizers.
The system will utilize BUBBA's Smart Fish Scales, including the Pro Series and Lite versions, to enable real-time scoring and leaderboard updates. The platform has been extensively tested with over 63,000 hours of real-world use in MLF events. Tournament organizers can manage events through a Pro Subscription, while anglers can participate using the BUBBA app and compatible scales. Fans can track tournaments for free via the app or SCORETRACKERLIVE.com.
American Outdoor Brands (NASDAQ:AOUT) reported strong financial results for FY2025, with net sales reaching $222.3 million, up 10.6% year-over-year. The company achieved significant improvements in profitability, with non-GAAP net income of $10.0 million ($0.76 per diluted share) and Adjusted EBITDA of $17.7 million, up 81% Y/Y.
Key highlights include gross margin expansion to 44.6%, strong growth in traditional channel sales (+18.1%), and international sales (+20.0%). The Outdoor Lifestyle category now represents 57% of revenue. However, the company suspended its FY2026 guidance due to macro uncertainties and $8-10 million in accelerated retailer purchases.
The company maintains a strong financial position with $23.4 million in cash and no debt, while continuing share repurchases of approximately 374,000 shares during the year.