Johnson Outdoors Announces Cash Dividend

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Johnson Outdoors (Nasdaq: JOUT) announced a quarterly cash dividend: $0.33 per Class A share and $0.30 per Class B share. The dividend is payable on April 30, 2026 to shareholders of record at close of business on April 16, 2026.

This reflects a board-approved cash distribution to shareholders and specifies payment and record dates.

Positive

• Quarterly dividend declared: $0.33 Class A / $0.30 Class B
• Payable on April 30, 2026 to record holders as of April 16, 2026

Negative

• Dividend reduces available cash for other uses in the near term

RACINE, Wis., Feb. 27, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Johnson Outdoors Inc. (Nasdaq: JOUT), a leading global innovator of outdoor recreation equipment and technology, today announced approval by its Board of Directors of a quarterly cash dividend of $0.33 per Class A share and $0.30 per Class B share.

The quarterly cash dividend is payable on April 30, 2026, to shareholders of record at the close of business on April 16, 2026.

About Johnson Outdoors Inc.

JOHNSON OUTDOORS is a leading global innovator of outdoor recreation equipment and technologies that inspire more people to experience the awe of the great outdoors. The company designs, manufactures and markets a portfolio of winning, consumer-preferred brands across four categories: Watercraft Recreation, Fishing, Diving and Camping. Johnson Outdoors' iconic brands include: Old Town^® canoes and kayaks; Carlisle^® paddles; Minn Kota^® trolling motors, shallow water anchors and battery chargers; Cannon^® downriggers; Humminbird^® marine electronics and charts; SCUBAPRO^® dive equipment; and Jetboil^® outdoor cooking systems.

Visit Johnson Outdoors at http://www.johnsonoutdoors.com

Safe Harbor Statement

Certain matters discussed in this press release are “forward-looking statements,” intended to qualify for the safe harbors from liability established by the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. Statements other than statements of historical fact are considered forward-looking statements. These statements may be identified by the use of forward-looking words or phrases such as "anticipate,'' "believe,'' "confident," "could,'' "expect,'' "intend,'' "may,'' "planned,'' "potential,'' "should,'' "will,'' "would'' or the negative of those terms or other words of similar meaning. Such forward-looking statements are subject to certain risks and uncertainties, which could cause actual results or outcomes to differ materially from those currently anticipated. Factors that could affect actual results or outcomes include the matters described under the caption “Risk Factors” in Item 1A of the Company’s Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended October 3, 2025 which was filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on December 12, 2025, and the following: changes in economic conditions, consumer confidence levels and discretionary spending patterns in key markets; uncertainties stemming from political instability (and its impact on the economies in jurisdictions where the Company has operations), uncertainties stemming from changes in U.S. trade policies, tariffs, and the reaction of other countries to such changes; the global outbreaks of disease, which may affect market and economic conditions, and may have wide-ranging impacts on employees, customers and various aspects of our operations; the Company’s success in implementing its strategic plan, including its targeted sales growth platforms, innovation focus and its increasing digital presence; litigation costs related to actions of and disputes with third parties, including competitors; the Company’s continued success in its working capital management and cost-structure reductions; the Company’s success in integrating strategic acquisitions; the risk of future write-downs of goodwill or other long-lived assets; the ability of the Company’s customers to meet payment obligations; the impact of actions of the Company’s competitors with respect to product development or enhancement or the introduction of new products into the Company’s markets; movements in foreign currencies, interest rates or commodity costs; fluctuations in the prices of raw materials or the availability of raw materials or components used by the Company; any disruptions in the Company’s supply chain as a result of material fluctuations in the Company’s order volumes and requirements for raw materials and other components, or the demand for those same raw materials and components by third parties, necessary to manufacture and produce the Company’s products including related to shortages in procuring necessary raw materials and components to manufacture and produce such products; the success of the Company’s suppliers and customers and the impact of any consolidation in the industries of the Company’s suppliers and customers; the ability of the Company to deploy its capital successfully; unanticipated outcomes related to outsourcing certain manufacturing processes; unanticipated outcomes related to litigation matters; and adverse weather conditions. Shareholders, potential investors and other readers are urged to consider these factors in evaluating the forward-looking statements and are cautioned not to place undue reliance on such forward-looking statements. The forward-looking statements included herein are only made as of the date of this filing. The Company assumes no obligation, and disclaims any obligation, to update such forward-looking statements to reflect subsequent events or circumstances.

At Johnson Outdoors Inc.
David Johnson         Chief Financial Officer        262-631-6600	Patricia Penman Chief Marketing Officer 262-631-6600

FAQ

What dividend did Johnson Outdoors (JOUT) declare on February 27, 2026?

Johnson Outdoors declared a quarterly cash dividend of $0.33 per Class A share and $0.30 per Class B share. According to Johnson Outdoors, the board approved these amounts on February 27, 2026 with specified payment and record dates.

When will the JOUT dividend be paid and who is eligible for the April 30, 2026 payment?

The JOUT dividend is payable on April 30, 2026 to shareholders of record at close of business on April 16, 2026. According to Johnson Outdoors, shareholders registered by the April 16 record date will receive the payment on April 30, 2026.

How much will shareholders of Class A and Class B receive from JOUT's April 2026 dividend?

Class A shareholders will receive $0.33 per share and Class B shareholders $0.30 per share. According to Johnson Outdoors, these are the quarterly cash dividend rates approved by the board on February 27, 2026.

Does Johnson Outdoors (JOUT) announce any change to dividend frequency with the Feb. 27, 2026 declaration?

No change in frequency was stated; the company announced a quarterly cash dividend with specific per-share rates. According to Johnson Outdoors, the declaration reflects a board-approved quarterly distribution, without mentioning any alteration to dividend cadence.

How should JOUT shareholders qualify to receive the April 30, 2026 dividend payment?

Shareholders must be on the record as of the close of business on April 16, 2026 to qualify for the payment. According to Johnson Outdoors, only those listed as shareholders of record at that date will be paid on April 30, 2026.

What immediate financial impact might the JOUT dividend have on company cash resources?

The dividend represents a near-term cash outflow that will reduce available liquidity by the total payout amount. According to Johnson Outdoors, the board approved the cash distribution, implying company cash will be used to fund the April 30, 2026 payment.