American Outdoor Brands reports 25.4% net sales increase in Q1 fiscal 2027

COLUMBIA, Mo., Sept. 3, 2026 /CourierPR/ -- American Outdoor Brands, Inc. (NASDAQ Global Select: AOUT), a leading innovator in outdoor products, has reported robust financial results for the first quarter of fiscal 2027, ending July 31, 2026. According to the company’s financial statements, net sales reached $37.3 million, a 25.4% increase from the $29.7 million reported in the same period last year.

Adjusting for approximately $6 million of retailer-accelerated orders from the first quarter of fiscal 2026, the net sales for the first quarter of fiscal 2027 actually grew by 4.3%. This growth is attributed to a strong performance across both the Outdoor Lifestyle and Shooting Sports categories, with both experiencing increases in sales. Point-of-sale (POS) results also showed a positive trend, with an increase of 6% in Outdoor Lifestyle and 3% in Shooting Sports.

Brian Murphy, President and CEO of American Outdoor Brands, commented on the results, stating, “We are very pleased with our strong start to fiscal 2027. First quarter net sales increased by approximately 25%. Even after adjusting for the retailer-accelerated orders, first quarter net sales increased by about 4%, which exceeded our expectations and reflects the continued strength of our brands.”

Murphy further elaborated on the company’s strategy, highlighting the importance of innovation. He noted that new products represented more than 36% of net sales, with the Caldwell ClayCopter platform demonstrating significant success, including being named the 2026 Frank Desomma Innovation of the Year by the Industry Choice Awards. Murphy also highlighted the launch of the BUBBA Pro Series Gen 2 Electric Fillet Knife and the consumer launch of SCORETRACKER LIVE, a digital platform developed with Major League Fishing.

Andrew Fulmer, Chief Financial Officer, added, “Sales growth in the quarter translated to solid financial performance. Strength in new products helped accelerate margin expansion, with gross margins increasing by 630 basis points to 53.0%. Adjusted EBITDA improved by over $4 million, and we generated meaningful cash flow, ending the quarter with $33.3 million in cash and no debt.”

The company’s outlook for fiscal 2027 remains positive, with the expectation of net sales ranging from $200 million to $210 million and Adjusted EBITDA between $14.5 million and $17.5 million. Murphy stated, “Our first quarter performance reinforces our confidence in our expectations for the year. We are focused on delivering profitable growth while maintaining the financial flexibility to invest in our business and pursue opportunities that create long-term shareholder value.”

For further details, the company will host a conference call and webcast on September 3, 2026, at 5:00 p.m. Eastern Time (2:00 p.m. Pacific Time). Interested parties can join the call by dialing (833) 630-1956 and asking to join the American Outdoor Brands call. The conference call audio webcast can also be accessed live on the company’s website at www.aob.com, under the Investor Relations section.