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Johnson Outdoors (NASDAQ: JOUT) lifts Q3 2026 profit on 5% sales growth

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Johnson Outdoors Inc. reported stronger results for the third fiscal quarter ended July 3, 2026. Net sales rose 5 percent to $189.7 million, led by Fishing revenue up 7 percent and Diving sales up 10 percent, while Camping & Watercraft Recreation declined 13 percent. Operating income increased to $18.3 million from $7.3 million and gross margin improved to 45.3% from 37.6%, helped by approximately $15 million of tariff refunds. Net income nearly doubled to $14.9 million, or $1.42 per diluted share, from $7.7 million, or $0.75 per share.

For the first nine months of fiscal 2026, net sales grew 15.0 percent to $525.1 million, and profit before income taxes improved to $32.2 million from a loss of $(4.3) million. Year-to-date net income was $21.1 million, or $2.00 per diluted share, compared with a net loss of $(5.2) million, or $(0.52) per share, and gross margin expanded to 40.6% from 34.8%. Cash and short-term investments were $175.2 million, with capital spending of $16.4 million in the current quarter. The Board approved a quarterly cash dividend to shareholders of record as of July 16, 2026, payable July 30, 2026.

Positive

  • Fiscal 2026 turnaround: Year-to-date net sales rose 15.0% to $525.1 million, and results swung from a $(5.2) million net loss to $21.1 million net income, or $2.00 diluted EPS versus a loss of $(0.52) per share.
  • Margin expansion and profitability: Third-quarter gross margin improved to 45.3% from 37.6%, with operating income rising to $18.3 million from $7.3 million and net income nearly doubling to $14.9 million, or $1.42 per diluted share.
  • Segment strength in core categories: Q3 Fishing revenue increased 7% to $150.0 million and Diving sales grew 10%, with segment operating profit gains across Fishing and Diving compared to the prior-year quarter.

Negative

  • Weakness in Camping & Watercraft Recreation: Third-quarter Camping & Watercraft Recreation sales declined 13% to $16.4 million and segment operating profit fell to $1.1 million from $1.6 million, reflecting soft marketplace conditions.
  • Earnings boosted by tariff refunds: Approximately $15 million in tariff refunds contributed to the Q3 gross margin increase to 45.3%, indicating a meaningful portion of margin improvement stems from a non-recurring benefit.

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Item 2.02 Results of Operations and Financial Condition Financial
Disclosure of earnings results, typically an earnings press release or preliminary financials.
Item 9.01 Financial Statements and Exhibits Exhibits
Financial statements, pro forma financial information, and exhibit attachments filed with this report.
Q3 2026 Net Sales $189.7 million Third fiscal quarter 2026 net sales, up 5% from $180.7 million
Q3 2026 Gross Margin 45.3% Third fiscal quarter 2026 gross margin versus 37.6% in prior-year quarter
Q3 2026 Net Income and EPS $14.9 million; $1.42 diluted EPS Third fiscal quarter 2026 net income and diluted EPS versus $7.7 million, $0.75
Fiscal 2026 YTD Net Sales $525.1 million Nine months ended July 3, 2026 net sales, a 15.0% increase from $456.7 million
Fiscal 2026 YTD Net Income and EPS $21.1 million; $2.00 diluted EPS Nine months ended July 3, 2026 versus prior-year net loss of $(5.2) million, $(0.52) EPS
Tariff Refunds Recognized in Q3 2026 $15 million Approximate tariff refunds received in the third fiscal quarter contributing to margin gains
Cash and Short-Term Investments $175.2 million Cash, cash equivalents and short-term investments as of July 3, 2026
Camping & Watercraft Q3 2026 Sales Change -13% Third fiscal quarter 2026 Camping & Watercraft Recreation sales decline versus prior-year quarter
gross margin financial
"Gross margin improved to 45.3 percent, compared to 37.6 percent in the prior year quarter."
Gross margin is the difference between how much money a company makes from selling its products and how much it costs to produce them, expressed as a percentage of sales. It shows how efficiently a company is turning sales into profit before other expenses like marketing or salaries. Higher gross margin means the company keeps more money from each sale, which is a good sign of financial health.
tariff refunds financial
"Tariff refunds received of approximately $15 million during the quarter contributed to the improvement."
effective tax rate financial
"The effective tax rate was an expense of 35.8 percent compared to 26.3 percent in the prior year third quarter."
The effective tax rate is the percentage of a company's profits that it pays in taxes. It shows how much of its earnings go to taxes after all deductions and credits are considered. For investors, it indicates how much of the company's income is taken by taxes, impacting overall profitability and financial health.
non-qualified deferred compensation plan financial
"assets related to the Company’s non-qualified deferred compensation plan in the current year-to-date period"
An arrangement where an employer agrees to pay part of an employee’s salary or bonus at a later date, often to attract or keep key staff. Think of it as a company IOU or a delayed paycheck held on the company’s books rather than in a protected retirement account; investors care because these promises create future cash obligations that are typically unsecured and depend on the company’s financial health, affecting risk, liabilities, and cash-flow planning.
Q3 2026 Net Sales $189.7 million Up 5% from $180.7 million in the prior-year quarter
Q3 2026 Diluted EPS $1.42 Up from $0.75 in the prior-year quarter
Fiscal 2026 YTD Net Sales $525.1 million Up 15.0% from $456.7 million in the prior-year period
Fiscal 2026 YTD Diluted EPS $2.00 Improved from a loss of $(0.52) per share in the prior-year period

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FAQ

How did Johnson Outdoors (JOUT) perform in its fiscal Q3 2026 results?
Johnson Outdoors’ fiscal Q3 2026 net sales rose 5% to $189.7 million, with net income nearly doubling to $14.9 million, or $1.42 per diluted share. Gross margin improved to 45.3%, and operating income increased to $18.3 million from $7.3 million.

What are the year-to-date fiscal 2026 results for Johnson Outdoors (JOUT)?
For the first nine months of fiscal 2026, Johnson Outdoors generated net sales of $525.1 million, up 15.0% from the prior year. Net income was $21.1 million, or $2.00 per diluted share, compared with a net loss of $(5.2) million, or $(0.52) per share.

How did Johnson Outdoors’ (JOUT) business segments perform in Q3 2026?
In Q3 2026, Fishing revenue grew 7% to $150.0 million and Diving sales rose 10%. Camping & Watercraft Recreation sales declined 13% to $16.4 million, reflecting weaker marketplace conditions in that segment.

What impact did tariff refunds have on Johnson Outdoors’ (JOUT) Q3 2026 margins?
Johnson Outdoors recognized approximately $15 million of tariff refunds in Q3 2026, which contributed significantly to gross margin improving to 45.3% from 37.6%. Management noted this benefit was partly offset by cost inflation and other expense increases.

What does Johnson Outdoors’ (JOUT) balance sheet look like as of July 3, 2026?
As of July 3, 2026, Johnson Outdoors reported $175.2 million in cash, cash equivalents and short-term investments, $188.3 million in inventories, total assets of $648.4 million, total liabilities of $217.7 million, and shareholders’ equity of $430.6 million.
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UNITED STATES

SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

Washington, D.C. 20549

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FORM 8-K

_________________

CURRENT REPORT

Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d)
of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934

Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported):  August 7, 2026

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Johnson Outdoors Inc.

(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)

_______________________________

Wisconsin0-1625539-1536083
(State or Other Jurisdiction of Incorporation)(Commission File Number)(I.R.S. Employer Identification No.)

555 Main Street

Racine, Wisconsin 53403

(Address of Principal Executive Offices) (Zip Code)

(262) 631-6600

(Registrant's telephone number, including area code)

Not Applicable

(Former name or former address, if changed since last report)

_______________________________

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Securities registered pursuant to Section 12(b) of the Act:

Title of each classTrading Symbol(s)Name of each exchange on which registered
Class A Common Stock, $.05 par value per shareJOUTNASDAQ Global Select Market

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is an emerging growth company as defined in Rule 405 of the Securities Act of 1933 (§230.405 of this chapter) or Rule 12b-2 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (§240.12b-2 of this chapter).

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Section 2 Financial Information

 

Item 2.02. Results of Operations and Financial Condition.

 

On August 7, 2026, Johnson Outdoors Inc. (the “Company”) issued a press release announcing results for the third fiscal quarter ended August 7, 2026 (the “Press Release”). A copy of the Press Release is being furnished as Exhibit 99.1 to this Report.

 

The information in this Form 8-K, including Exhibit 99.1, is being furnished and shall not be deemed to be “filed” for purposes of Section 18 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended (the “Exchange Act”), or otherwise subject to the liability of that Section, nor shall such information be deemed to be incorporated by reference in any registration statement or other document filed under the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, or the Exchange Act, except as otherwise stated in such filing.

 

Section 9 Financial Statements and Exhibits

 

Item 9.01. Financial Statements and Exhibits.

 

(d) Exhibits. The following exhibit is being furnished herewith:

 

Exhibit Number  
   
99.1 Press Release dated August 7, 2026
104 Cover Page Interactive Data File (embedded within the Inline XBRL document)
 
 

SIGNATURE

Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned hereunto duly authorized.

 Johnson Outdoors Inc.
   
  
Date: August 7, 2026By: /s/ Asad Rahman        
  Asad Rahman
  Vice President and Chief Financial Officer
  
 
 

JOHNSON OUTDOORS INC.

Exhibit Index to Current Report on Form 8-K

Exhibit Number  
   
99.1 Press Release dated August 7, 2026
104 Cover Page Interactive Data File (embedded within the Inline XBRL document)

 

EXHIBIT 99.1

Johnson Outdoors Reports Fiscal Third Quarter Results

RACINE, Wis., Aug. 07, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Johnson Outdoors Inc. (Nasdaq:JOUT), a leading global innovator of outdoor recreation equipment and technology, today announced operating results for the Company’s third fiscal quarter ending July 3, 2026.

“We delivered solid third quarter results with total company sales increasing 5 percent, reflecting the strength of our market-leading brands,” said Helen Johnson-Leipold, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer. “While macroeconomic conditions remain uncertain, we continue to focus on advancing our strategic priorities, strengthening our competitive position, and making the investments necessary to support long-term growth.”

THIRD QUARTER RESULTS
Total Company net sales in the third quarter increased 5 percent to $189.7 million compared to $180.7 million in the prior year third fiscal quarter.

  • Fishing revenue increased 7 percent, driven by strength in Minn Kota and pricing actions
  • Diving sales increased 10 percent, driven by strong sales in regulators and buoyancy compensator devices
  • Camping & Watercraft Recreation sales declined 13 percent, primarily due to weak marketplace conditions in these segments

Total Company operating income was $18.3 million for the third fiscal quarter versus operating income of $7.3 million in the prior year third quarter. Gross margin improved to 45.3 percent, compared to 37.6 percent in the prior year quarter. Tariff refunds received of approximately $15 million during the quarter contributed to the improvement. Operating expenses increased $7.0 million from the prior year period, due primarily to increased sales-volume related costs as well as increased variable compensation costs.

Profit before income taxes was $23.3 million in the current year quarter, compared to $10.5 million in the prior year third quarter, mainly attributable to the factors noted above. Net income was $14.9 million, or $1.42 per diluted share, versus $7.7 million, or $0.75 per diluted share in the previous year’s third quarter. The effective tax rate was an expense of 35.8 percent compared to 26.3 percent in the prior year third quarter.

YEAR-TO-DATE RESULTS

Fiscal 2026 year-to-date net sales were $525.1 million, a 15.0 percent increase over last year’s fiscal nine-month period. Gross margin increased to 40.6 percent, compared to 34.8 percent in the prior year-to-date period. Tariff refunds, pricing actions, improved overhead absorption, and cost savings initiatives more than offset higher material costs to drive margin improvement in the current year-to-date period. Operating expenses increased $20.3 million in the nine-month period ending July 3, 2026, from the prior year due to higher sales-volume related costs, higher variable compensation costs, and additional professional services expense in the current year-to-date period.

Profit before income taxes for the year-to-date period was $32.2 million, versus a loss before income taxes of $(4.3) million in the first nine months of the prior year. In addition to the increase in operating profit, other income increased by $2.1 million, primarily due to an increase in investment gains and earnings on the assets related to the Company’s non-qualified deferred compensation plan in the current year-to-date period, offset entirely as an increase in operating expense between the same periods. Net income during the first fiscal nine months was $21.1 million, or $2.00 per diluted share, versus a net loss of $(5.2) million, or $(0.52) per diluted share, in the prior fiscal year-to-date period. The Company’s effective tax rate increased to 34.7 percent in the current year versus a rate of (22.8) percent in the prior year nine-month period.

OTHER FINANCIAL INFORMATION
The Company reported cash and short-term investments of $175.2 million as of July 3, 2026, an increase of $14.2 million over the prior year quarter. Depreciation and amortization were $15.0 million in the nine-month period ending July 3, 2026, compared to $15.3 million in the prior nine-month period. Capital spending totaled $16.4 million in the current quarter compared with $11.8 million in the prior year quarter. In May 2026, the Company’s Board of Directors approved a quarterly cash dividend to shareholders of record as of July 16, 2026, which was payable July 30, 2026.

“We recognized approximately $15 million of tariff refunds in the third quarter, with some of that benefit offset by broader cost inflation and other expense increases. As tariff policies continue to evolve, we remain cautious about the outlook for costs and are monitoring developments closely,” said Asad Rahman, Chief Financial Officer. “Our inventory increased compared to the prior year quarter as we positioned the business to support sales demand, and we remain confident in our inventory management processes and our ability to maintain healthy inventory levels.”

WEBCAST
The Company will host a conference call and audio web cast at 11:00 a.m. Eastern Time on Friday, August 7, 2026. A live listen-only web cast of the conference call may be accessed at Johnson Outdoors’ home page or here. A replay of the call will be available for 30 days on the Internet.

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 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, 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.

JOHNSON OUTDOORS INC.

(thousands, except per share amounts)    
 THREE MONTHS ENDEDNINE MONTHS ENDED
Operating resultsJuly 3, 2026June 27, 2025July 3, 2026June 27, 2025
Net sales$189,731 $180,655 $525,146 $456,653 
Cost of sales 103,796  112,728  312,113  297,677 
Gross profit 85,935  67,927  213,033  158,976 
Operating expenses 67,592  60,597  187,253  166,984 
Operating profit (loss): 18,343  7,330  25,780  (8,008) 
Interest income, net (1,149)  (878)  (2,996)  (2,421) 
Other expense (income), net (3,778)  (2,292)  (3,446)  (1,318) 
Profit (loss) before income taxes 23,270  10,500  32,222  (4,269) 
Income tax expense 8,322  2,758  11,165  975 
Net income (loss)$14,948 $7,742 $21,057 $(5,244) 
Weighted average common shares outstanding - Dilutive 10,388  10,293  10,360  10,280 
Net income (loss) per common share - Diluted$1.42 $0.75 $2.00 $(0.52) 
     
Segment Results    
Net sales:    
Fishing$149,985 $140,679 $421,380 $358,042 
Camping & Watercraft Recreation 16,432  18,908  45,086  46,211 
Diving 23,313  21,201  58,602  52,705 
Other / Eliminations 1  (133)  78  (305) 
Total$189,731 $180,655 $525,146 $456,653 
Operating profit (loss):    
Fishing$26,364 $14,553 $52,589 $15,761 
Camping & Watercraft Recreation 1,116  1,588  786  2,188 
Diving 3,286  1,576  2,714  255 
Other / Eliminations (12,423)  (10,387)  (30,309)  (26,212) 
Total$18,343 $7,330 $25,780 $(8,008) 
     
Balance Sheet Information(End of Period)    
Cash, cash equivalents and short-term investments  $175,245 $161,022 
Accounts receivable, net   76,414  81,993 
Inventories, net   188,263  163,732 
Total current assets   447,901  420,073 
Total assets   648,370  634,473 
Total current liabilities   132,953  105,562 
Total liabilities   217,735  184,009 
Shareholders’ equity   430,635  450,464 


Johnson Outdoors Inc. 
Asad RahmanAndres Baptista
Chief Financial OfficerChief Marketing Officer
262-631-6600262-631-6600


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