Every 8-K that Johnson Outdoors Inc (JOUT) has filed with the SEC in the last 24 months is listed below, newest first, and each one links through to the document itself with the summary and the scores our analysis gives it.
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Johnson Outdoors Inc. (JOUT) announced that its board approved a quarterly cash dividend of $0.33 per Class A share and $0.30 per Class B share. The dividend is payable October 23, 2026, to shareholders of record at the close of business on October 9, 2026.
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.
Johnson Outdoors Inc. appointed Asad Rahman as Vice President and Chief Financial Officer, effective June 30, 2026. He will also serve as the company’s principal accounting and principal financial officer from that date.
Current CFO David W. Johnson will step down from these roles on June 30, 2026 but remain employed through the fiscal year ending October 2, 2026 to support the transition. Rahman brings over 25 years of finance and accounting experience from Mars, Kellanova, Kellogg and S. C. Johnson.
In connection with his appointment, Rahman will receive a $200,000 restricted stock award under the Long-Term Stock Incentive Plan, with the number of shares based on the average of the high and low stock price on June 30, 2026. These shares will vest on June 30, 2028, encouraging longer-term alignment with shareholders.
Johnson Outdoors Inc. announced that its Board of Directors approved a quarterly cash dividend of $0.33 per Class A share and $0.30 per Class B share. The dividend will be paid on July 30, 2026 to shareholders of record on July 16, 2026.
The company reminds readers that statements other than historical facts are forward-looking and subject to risks and uncertainties. It refers investors to “Risk Factors” in its Form 10-K filed on December 12, 2025 and other listed macroeconomic, operational and competitive factors.
Johnson Outdoors Inc. reported a much stronger second fiscal quarter for 2026. Net sales rose 16% to $194.5 million from $168.3 million, with growth in Fishing, Camping & Watercraft Recreation, and Diving. Operating income more than doubled to $10.3 million, and gross margin improved to 38.8% from 35.0% on better overhead absorption and cost savings.
Net income increased to $9.4 million, or $0.89 per diluted share, up from $2.3 million, or $0.22 per diluted share, a year earlier. Year-to-date net sales reached $335.4 million, up 21.5%, with operating results improving from a loss to a profit. The company ended the quarter with $107.9 million in cash and short-term investments and paid a quarterly cash dividend approved in February 2026.
Johnson Outdoors Inc. announced that its long-serving Vice President and Chief Financial Officer, David W. Johnson, plans to retire later this year. He has been the company’s principal financial and accounting officer since November 2005, providing two decades of leadership.
The company has begun a formal succession process to identify and retain a new CFO, and expects Mr. Johnson to assist with a smooth transition of his responsibilities. The company stated that his retirement decision is not due to any disagreement regarding financial statements, reporting, or corporate policies and procedures.
Johnson Outdoors Inc. reported the results of its Annual Meeting of Shareholders held on February 26, 2026. Shareholders elected all Class A and Class B director nominees to serve until the next annual meeting, with each nominee receiving the required votes.
Shareholders ratified the appointment of RSM US LLP as the company’s independent registered public accounting firm for the fiscal year ending October 2, 2026, with 19,866,157 votes for and 62,235 against. They also approved the advisory, non-binding vote on executive compensation.
In addition, shareholders approved amendments to the 2020 Long-Term Stock Incentive Plan and the 2023 Non-Employee Director Stock Ownership Plan to increase the number of Class A shares available under each plan, reflecting support for the company’s equity-based compensation and director ownership programs.
Johnson Outdoors Inc. announced that its Board of Directors approved a quarterly cash dividend of $0.33 per Class A share and $0.30 per Class B share. The dividend will be paid on April 30, 2026 to shareholders who are on record at the close of business on April 16, 2026.
Johnson Outdoors describes itself as a leading global innovator of outdoor recreation equipment and technologies, with well-known brands across watercraft, fishing, diving and camping. The company furnished this dividend announcement as an exhibit, emphasizing it is provided for informational purposes under Regulation FD.
Johnson Outdoors Inc. reported a much stronger fiscal first quarter for the period ended January 2, 2026, with rapid growth and sharply reduced losses.
Net sales rose 31% to $140.9 million from $107.6 million, driven by a 36% increase in Fishing revenue, 12% growth in Camping & Watercraft Recreation, and 15% growth in Diving. Gross margin improved to 36.6% from 29.9%, reflecting better overhead absorption and cost savings.
The company cut its operating loss to $2.9 million from $20.2 million, and net loss narrowed to $3.3 million, or $0.33 per diluted share, compared with $15.3 million, or $1.49 per diluted share, a year earlier. Johnson Outdoors ended the quarter with $130.7 million in cash and short-term investments and paid a quarterly cash dividend approved in December 2025.
Johnson Outdoors Inc. disclosed that it issued a press release announcing results for its fiscal year ended October 3, 2025. The company used a current report to make its latest full-year performance information available.
The press release is attached as Exhibit 99.1, and the company notes that this information is being furnished rather than filed, so it is not treated as subject to Section 18 of the Exchange Act. The release will only be incorporated into other Securities Act or Exchange Act documents if those specifically state that it is included.
Johnson Outdoors Inc. filed a current report describing that its Board of Directors has approved a quarterly cash dividend. The dividend is payable on October 24, 2025 to shareholders of record at the close of business on October 10, 2025. The company released these details in a press release dated September 26, 2025, which is included as an exhibit. The disclosure is provided under Regulation FD, meaning it is intended to give all investors equal access to this information.
Johnson Outdoors (NASDAQ:JOUT) filed a Form 8-K under Item 7.01 (Reg FD) reporting its Board’s approval of a quarterly cash dividend payable on July 24 2025 to shareholders of record as of July 10 2025. The filing simply furnishes the related press release (Exhibit 99.1) and introduces no additional financial or operational updates.