Core Viewpoint - American Outdoor Brands, Inc. reported a solid performance in Q1 2025, showcasing significant profitability increases despite a slight decline in net sales year-over-year. The company attributes its success to product innovation and expanded distribution opportunities, which are central to its long-term growth strategy [5][9][15]. Financial Performance - Net sales for Q1 2025 were $41.6 million, a decrease of 4.1% from $43.4 million in Q1 2024. The decline was primarily due to a 7% drop in the shooting sports category and a 1.7% decrease in the outdoor lifestyle category [15][23]. - Adjusted EBITDAs increased by over 76%, reaching approximately $2 million for the quarter, contributing to a trailing 12-month adjusted EBITDA of $10.6 million [9][18]. - GAAP gross margin for Q1 was 45.4%, consistent with the previous year, driven by lower amortization of tariff and freight variances [16][24]. Product Innovation and Market Strategy - New products accounted for about 23% of net sales in Q1, with strong performances from brands like MEAT! and Bubba, which helped offset declines in other areas [13][29]. - The company has generated over $60 million in incremental organic revenue from new products since its spinoff in 2020, reflecting a robust innovation pipeline [9][29]. - The four-pillar growth strategy includes gaining market share, entering new product categories, expanding consumer markets, and increasing distribution channels [8][12]. Distribution and International Growth - The company expanded its distribution channels, introducing products to new retail locations and increasing international sales, which reached $4.4 million, representing over 10% of net sales and a growth of over 21% [12][19]. - The Canadian market is seen as a significant opportunity for growth, with plans to leverage social media and influencer marketing to reach consumers effectively [49]. Outlook and Expectations - For fiscal 2025, the company anticipates net sales growth of up to 2.5%, despite expected declines in Q2 driven by the shooting sports category [22][23]. - Gross margins are expected to remain around 45% for the full year, with fluctuations anticipated based on inventory purchases and amortization of freight costs [24][58]. - The company plans to continue returning capital to shareholders through its share repurchase program, having repurchased approximately 42,000 shares at an average price of $9.06 per share in Q1 [22][19].

Financial Data and Key Metrics Changes - Net sales for Q1 were $41.6 million, a decrease of 4.1% compared to $43.4 million in Q1 last year [15][19] - Adjusted EBITDAs increased by more than 76%, reaching approximately $2 million for the quarter [9][15] - GAAP gross margin for Q1 was 45.4%, flat compared to Q1 last year, driven by lower amortization of tariff and freight variances [16][24] - GAAP EPS for Q1 was a loss of $0.18, an improvement from a loss of $0.31 last year, while non-GAAP EPS was $0.06 compared to $0.01 in Q1 last year [17] Business Line Data and Key Metrics Changes - In the shooting sports category, net sales declined by about 7% year-over-year, with new products partially offsetting declines in personal protection products [10][15] - The outdoor lifestyle category saw a slight decline in net sales of 1.7%, with new products from MEAT! and BUBBA brands performing well [11][15] - New products accounted for approximately 23% of net sales in the first quarter [13] Market Data and Key Metrics Changes - International net sales reached $4.4 million, representing over 10% of total net sales and a growth of over 21% [12] - POS sales in the outdoor lifestyle category were positive, while POS sales in shooting sports were weaker year-over-year [13] Company Strategy and Development Direction - The company focuses on innovation as a core strategy, aiming to gain market share, enter new product categories, and expand distribution [8][9] - The company has generated over $60 million in incremental organic revenue from new products since its spinoff in 2020, reflecting strong innovation vitality [9] - The company expects to deliver growth for fiscal 2025 despite potential quarterly fluctuations [6][23] Management's Comments on Operating Environment and Future Outlook - Management anticipates headwinds in the shooting sports category but remains optimistic about growth in the outdoor lifestyle category due to new product launches and distribution opportunities [22][23] - The company expects fiscal 2025 net sales to grow by as much as 2.5% compared to fiscal 2024 [22][23] - Management noted that consumer behavior remains resilient despite uncertainties related to inflation and the upcoming election [45][54] Other Important Information - The company ended the quarter with a strong cash position of $23.5 million and no debt, allowing for flexibility in capital allocation [19][21] - The company repurchased approximately 42,000 shares at an average price of $9.06 per share during the quarter [22] Q&A Session Summary Question: Performance of new products and future outlook - Management noted that new products generated a significant share of revenue and saw growth in international markets, particularly in Canada [28][29] Question: Current M&A market opportunities - Management indicated that more opportunities are emerging in the outdoor lifestyle segment, with higher quality acquisition targets becoming available [30][33] Question: Update on Grilla rollout and retail shelf spacing - Management confirmed that Grilla products are performing well on Amazon and emphasized the importance of strategic partnerships for retail launches [34][38] Question: Retail partner behavior as hunting season approaches - Management observed a mix of cautious optimism among retailers, with some managing inventories well and others still destocking [42][44] Question: Growth in international markets and distribution facilities - Management expressed optimism about the Canadian market and noted improvements in efficiency from the expanded distribution facility [46][50] Question: Consumer behavior and pricing decisions in shooting sports - Management highlighted the uncertainty in the shooting sports market due to the influx of new firearm owners and the upcoming election [54] Question: Clarification on gross margin expectations - Management clarified that the expected gross margin of 45% for the year is based on better freight rates and a normal promotional environment [58] Question: Impact of election cycle on shooting sports - Management stated that the forecast does not account for any potential bump from the election, focusing instead on current market dynamics [60]

Company Performance - American Outdoor Brands, Inc. (AOUT) reported quarterly earnings of $0.06 per share, exceeding the Zacks Consensus Estimate of a loss of $0.03 per share, and compared to earnings of $0.01 per share a year ago, representing an earnings surprise of 300% [1] - The company posted revenues of $41.64 million for the quarter ended July 2024, surpassing the Zacks Consensus Estimate by 2.82%, although this is a decrease from year-ago revenues of $43.45 million [1] - Over the last four quarters, the company has surpassed consensus EPS estimates three times and topped consensus revenue estimates four times [1] Stock Performance and Outlook - American Outdoor Brands shares have increased by approximately 9.4% since the beginning of the year, while the S&P 500 has gained 15.7% [2] - The company's earnings outlook is crucial for investors, as empirical research indicates a strong correlation between near-term stock movements and trends in earnings estimate revisions [3] - The current consensus EPS estimate for the coming quarter is $0.26 on revenues of $60.2 million, and for the current fiscal year, it is $0.49 on revenues of $205.9 million [4] Industry Context - The Leisure and Recreation Products industry, to which American Outdoor Brands belongs, is currently ranked in the bottom 8% of over 250 Zacks industries, indicating potential challenges for stock performance [5] - The performance of American Outdoor Brands may also be influenced by the broader industry outlook, as the top 50% of Zacks-ranked industries outperform the bottom 50% by a factor of more than 2 to 1 [5]

Financial Performance - Net sales for the three months ended July 31, 2024, were $41.6 million, a decrease of $1.8 million or 4.1% compared to the same quarter last year[77] - Gross margin remained flat at 45.4% compared to the prior year[77] - Net loss was $2.4 million, or $0.18 per diluted share, an improvement from a net loss of $4.1 million, or $0.31 per diluted share, in the same quarter last year[77] - Non-GAAP Adjusted EBITDAS increased to $2.0 million for the three months ended July 31, 2024, compared to $1.1 million for the same period in 2023[77] - Domestic net sales decreased by $2.6 million, or 6.5%, while international net sales increased by $774,000, or 21.2%[81] - Operating loss improved to $2.6 million, a decrease of $1.5 million or 37.0% from the prior year[89] - GAAP net loss for the three months ended July 31, 2024, was $2.365 million, an improvement from a net loss of $4.113 million in the same period last year[97] - Non-GAAP Adjusted EBITDAS increased to $1.988 million for the three months ended July 31, 2024, compared to $1.124 million in the prior year[97] Sales Channels - E-commerce channel net sales decreased by $1.9 million, or 10.2%, primarily due to lower direct-to-consumer sales[84] - Traditional channel net sales increased slightly by $73,000, or 0.3%, driven by higher sales of shooting accessories[84] - New products accounted for 23.4% of net sales for the three months ended July 31, 2024[85] Operating Expenses - Total operating expenses decreased by $2.3 million, or 9.7%, compared to the same quarter last year[86] Cash Flow and Investments - Cash used in operating activities was $4.352 million for the three months ended July 31, 2024, a decrease from cash generated of $5.165 million in the same period last year, primarily due to a $13.4 million increase in inventory[99][100] - Cash used in investing activities was $1.105 million for the three months ended July 31, 2024, compared to $836,000 in the prior year, with higher spending on product tooling[101] - Cash used in financing activities was $778,000 for the three months ended July 31, 2024, mainly for repurchasing 42,017 shares of common stock[102] - Total cash flow for the three months ended July 31, 2024, was $(6.235) million, a 92.5% increase in cash usage compared to $(3.239) million in the prior year[99] Capital Expenditures and Future Planning - The company had $23.5 million in cash equivalents on hand as of July 31, 2024, down from $29.7 million as of April 30, 2024[103] - The company plans to spend approximately $3.5 million to $4.5 million on capital expenditures in fiscal 2025, a decrease of $1.5 million to $2.5 million from the previous fiscal year[101] - Future capital requirements will depend on various factors, including net sales and product development efforts, with potential limitations on financing availability[102] - The increase in inventory was planned to prepare for the fall and winter hunting and holiday seasons[100]

Financial Performance - Quarterly net sales were $41.6 million, a decrease of $1.8 million, or 4.1%, compared to $43.4 million in the prior year[2] - Quarterly GAAP net loss was $2.4 million, or ($0.18) per diluted share, an improvement from a net loss of $4.1 million, or ($0.31) per diluted share, last year[2] - Net sales for the three months ended July 31, 2024, were $41,643 million, a decrease of 4.1% from $43,445 million in the same period of 2023[17] - Net loss for the quarter was $2,365 million, compared to a net loss of $4,113 million in the same quarter last year, representing a 42.5% reduction in losses[17] - Non-GAAP net income for the quarter was $748 million, compared to $98 million in the same period of 2023, indicating significant improvement[22] - Non-GAAP net income per share (diluted) increased to $0.06 from $0.01 year-over-year[22] Gross Margin and Profitability - GAAP gross margin was 45.4%, consistent with the same quarter last year, while non-GAAP gross margin was 46.0[2] - Gross profit for the same period was $18,926 million, down from $19,719 million, reflecting a gross margin of 45.5% compared to 45.4% in the prior year[17] - Adjusted EBITDAS increased by more than 76% to $2.0 million, or 4.8% of net sales, compared to $1.1 million, or 2.6% of net sales, in the prior year[3] - Non-GAAP Adjusted EBITDAS for the quarter was $1,988 million, an increase from $1,124 million in the same quarter of 2023[24] Operating Expenses - Total operating expenses decreased to $21,500 million from $23,804 million, resulting in an operating loss of $2,574 million, an improvement from the loss of $4,085 million in the previous year[17] Cash Position - The company ended the quarter with $23.5 million in cash and no debt, after replenishing inventories and repurchasing common stock[6] - Cash and cash equivalents at the end of the period were $23,463 million, up from $18,711 million at the end of the same period last year[19] - The company reported a net cash used in operating activities of $4,352 million, compared to a net cash provided of $5,165 million in the prior year[19] Product Performance and Market Strategy - New products launched in the past 24 months accounted for 23% of net sales in the first quarter[4] - International net sales reached $4.4 million, representing over 10% of total net sales and a growth of over 21%[5] - The company anticipates continued headwinds in the Shooting Sports category but expects growth in the Outdoor Lifestyle category due to channel expansion and a robust new product pipeline[6] - New products from the BOG and BUBBA brands contributed to strong performance in hunting and fishing, offsetting weaknesses in other areas[4] - The company remains focused on expanding distribution opportunities to enhance brand accessibility to consumers both domestically and internationally[5] Research and Development - Research and development expenses increased to $1,674 million from $1,599 million, reflecting ongoing investment in new product development[17]

Core Insights - American Outdoor Brands, Inc. (AOUT) reported mixed results for Q4 fiscal 2024, with break-even earnings missing estimates, while net sales exceeded expectations [1][3] - The company experienced year-over-year growth in net sales, driven by outdoor lifestyle and shooting sports categories, but the bottom line declined due to increased costs [1][5] Q4 Earnings & Net Sales - Adjusted EPS was break-even, missing the Zacks Consensus Estimate by 100%, compared to an adjusted EPS of 6 cents in the prior year [3] - Quarterly net sales reached $46.3 million, exceeding the consensus estimate of $43 million by 7.2%, and rose 9.7% year over year from $42.2 million [3] Operating Highlights - Total operating expenses increased to $24.9 million, up 7.8% year over year, with a gross margin of 41.9%, down 330 basis points [4] - Adjusted EBITDAS was $1 million, down from $1.8 million in the previous year, with an adjusted EBITDAS margin contracting to 2.2% [4] Fiscal 2024 Highlights - For fiscal 2024, net sales increased by 5.2% year over year to $201.1 million, with traditional channel net sales growing by 12.3% [5] - Adjusted EPS for the year was 32 cents, down from 48 cents in fiscal 2023, while total operating expenses were $100.9 million, slightly up from $100.8 million [5] Balance Sheet - As of April 30, cash and cash equivalents stood at $29.7 million, an increase from $22 million at the end of fiscal 2023 [6] - Total current liabilities were $29.4 million, up from $23 million reported at the end of April 30, 2023 [6] Fiscal 2025 Outlook - The company anticipates consolidated net sales to increase by more than 2.5% year over year [7] - Adjusted EBITDAS margin is expected to be between 5.5% and 6%, compared to 4.9% reported in fiscal 2024 [8]

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Financial Data and Key Metrics Changes - Net sales for fiscal 2024 were $201.1 million, an increase of 5.2% compared to fiscal 2023 and a 20.1% increase over pre-pandemic fiscal 2020 [20][21] - GAAP gross margins for fiscal 2024 were 44%, down from 46.1% in the prior year, primarily due to higher tariff and freight costs [24] - Non-GAAP EPS for fiscal 2024 was $0.32 compared to $0.48 in fiscal 2023 [26] Business Line Data and Key Metrics Changes - Outdoor lifestyle sales increased by 6.9% in fiscal 2024, representing roughly 54% of total net sales [20][21] - Shooting sports sales increased by 3.2% despite a 5.4% decline in adjusted NICS background checks [12][20] - New products accounted for over 23% of net sales in fiscal 2024, with significant contributions from brands like BUBBA and Grilla [16][18] Market Data and Key Metrics Changes - International sales exceeded $12 million, representing about 6% of total business and delivering growth of more than 35% in fiscal 2024 [14] - Traditional channel sales increased by 12.3% compared to the prior year, while e-commerce sales declined slightly by 3.3% [21][13] Company Strategy and Development Direction - The company focuses on innovation and maintaining brand value, which has helped strengthen relationships with retailers and consumers [7][8] - Plans for fiscal 2025 include continued growth in the outdoor lifestyle category and exploring additional retail avenues for brands like MEAT! Your Maker and Grilla [19][40] - The company aims to leverage its strong balance sheet and cash position for potential acquisitions, particularly in the outdoor lifestyle segment [28][48] Management's Comments on Operating Environment and Future Outlook - Management expressed a conservative outlook for the shooting sports category heading into the election, anticipating no significant ramp in demand [50] - The company expects fiscal 2025 net sales to grow by as much as 2.5% compared to fiscal 2024, driven by organic growth [30][31] - Gross margins are expected to improve slightly to approximately 45% in fiscal 2025, aided by a decrease in inbound freight costs [31] Other Important Information - The company ended fiscal 2024 with nearly $30 million in cash and a debt-free balance sheet, positioning itself well for future growth [10][28] - The company plans to open a small factory outlet in Missouri to connect with consumers and enhance brand visibility [22] Q&A Session Summary Question: Insights on new product performance in Q4 - Management highlighted strong performance from BUBBA and Grilla, with new products driving significant sales [34][36] Question: Impact of MEAT! Your Maker's retail entry - The entry into retail has increased brand visibility and sales, with positive results from partnerships with retailers like Academy [37][39] Question: Breakdown of growth in traditional retail - Growth was attributed to better inventory management and strong partnerships with retailers, particularly in Canada [42][44] Question: M&A market outlook and capital use - Management noted an increase in deal flow and expressed interest in pursuing acquisitions that complement existing brands [46][48] Question: Guidance for shooting sports category - A conservative view was taken for the shooting sports category, with no significant demand increase expected due to the upcoming election [49][50]

Company Performance - American Outdoor Brands, Inc. (AOUT) reported break-even quarterly earnings per share, compared to the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $0.01, and earnings of $0.06 per share a year ago, indicating an earnings surprise of -100% [1] - The company posted revenues of $46.3 million for the quarter ended April 2024, surpassing the Zacks Consensus Estimate by 7.17%, and compared to year-ago revenues of $42.2 million [1] - Over the last four quarters, the company has surpassed consensus EPS estimates three times and topped consensus revenue estimates four times [1] Stock Performance and Outlook - American Outdoor Brands shares have added about 2.4% since the beginning of the year, underperforming the S&P 500's gain of 14.9% [2] - The company's earnings outlook is crucial for investors, as empirical research shows a strong correlation between near-term stock movements and trends in earnings estimate revisions [3] - The current consensus EPS estimate for the coming quarter is $0.07 on $45.2 million in revenues, and $0.62 on $207.1 million in revenues for the current fiscal year [4] Industry Context - The Leisure and Recreation Products industry, to which American Outdoor Brands belongs, is currently in the bottom 15% of the Zacks industry rankings, which can materially impact stock performance [5] - Another company in the same industry, Pool Corp. (POOL), is expected to report quarterly earnings of $5.20 per share, representing a year-over-year change of -11.7%, with revenues expected to be $1.79 billion, down 3.6% from the year-ago quarter [5][6]