Johnson Outdoors Announces Cash Dividend
Rhea-AI Summary
Johnson Outdoors (Nasdaq: JOUT) announced a quarterly cash dividend of $0.33 per Class A share and $0.30 per Class B share. The dividend was approved by the board and is payable on January 22, 2026 to shareholders of record at the close of business on January 8, 2026.
The release reiterates the company’s business focus across Watercraft Recreation, Fishing, Diving and Camping brands and includes a standard safe-harbor forward-looking statement.
Positive
- Dividend announced: $0.33 Class A, $0.30 Class B
- Definite payout dates: Record date Jan 8, 2026; Payable Jan 22, 2026
Negative
- Cash outflow scheduled on Jan 22, 2026
News Market Reaction
On the day this news was published, JOUT gained 0.02%, reflecting a mild positive market reaction.
Data tracked by StockTitan Argus on the day of publication.
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Peers showed mixed moves: XPOF +2.03%, ESCA +3.46%, LUCK -2.49%, JAKK -0.60%, MODG +0.17%, suggesting stock-specific reaction to the dividend.
Historical Context
| Date | Event | Sentiment | Move | Catalyst |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 05 | Dividend declaration | Neutral | +0.0% | Board approved quarterly cash dividend for Class A and B shares. |
| Nov 25 | Earnings date notice | Neutral | -0.1% | Announced date and webcast details for Q4 fiscal 2025 results. |
| Sep 26 | Dividend declaration | Neutral | -0.5% | Quarterly dividend of $0.33 Class A and $0.30 Class B announced. |
| Aug 01 | Earnings results | Neutral | +8.1% | Reported Q3 2025 with higher sales and income but weaker YTD results. |
| Jul 22 | Earnings date notice | Neutral | +6.2% | Scheduled Q3 2025 release and webcast details for August 1. |
Recent dividends and event notices have typically produced modest price moves, with stronger reactions around earnings results.
Over the last few months, Johnson Outdoors has consistently declared quarterly dividends of $0.33 per Class A and $0.30 per Class B share, with modest price moves around these announcements. Earnings-related news, such as the fiscal Q3 2025 report on Aug 1, showed higher sensitivity, with an 8.13% gain following improved quarterly results. Today’s dividend declaration for payment on Jan 22, 2026 continues this pattern of steady capital returns alongside its multi-category outdoor recreation focus.
Market Pulse Summary
This announcement confirms another quarterly cash dividend of $0.33 per Class A share and $0.30 per Class B share, payable on January 22, 2026 to holders of record on January 8, 2026. It continues Johnson Outdoors’ 2025 pattern of unchanged dividends. Investors may monitor upcoming earnings dates, recent filings, and any changes in dividend level or timing to reassess the company’s capital return profile and operating momentum.
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RACINE, Wis., Dec. 05, 2025 (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
The quarterly cash dividend is payable on January 22, 2026, to shareholders of record at the close of business on January 8, 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 filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on December 11, 2024, 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, such as the COVID-19 pandemic, which has affected, and may continue to affect, market and economic conditions, along with 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 | Patricia Penman |
| VP & Chief Financial Officer | Chief Marketing Officer |
| 262-631-6600 | 262-631-6600 |
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