Core Insights - Sportsman's Warehouse Holdings Inc reported third-quarter earnings of 8 cents per share, meeting analyst consensus estimates, while quarterly sales reached $331.323 million, surpassing the consensus estimate of $331.120 million [1] - The company anticipates FY25 net sales to be flat to slightly up and expects adjusted EBITDA to be in the range of $22 million to $26 million [1] Sales Performance - The company achieved its third consecutive period of positive same-store sales growth, driven by strong performance in hunting, fishing, firearms, and personal protection categories [2] - Sportsman's Warehouse opened a new location in Surprise, Arizona, marking its 11th store in the state and its first personal protection-focused concept [2] Stock Performance and Analyst Reactions - Following the earnings announcement, Sportsman's Warehouse shares declined by 34.7%, trading at $1.60 [2] - Analysts adjusted their price targets for Sportsman's Warehouse, with Baird maintaining a Neutral rating and lowering the target from $3.5 to $2, while Roth Capital maintained a Buy rating and cut the target from $4.25 to $2.25 [5]

Market Performance - U.S. stocks showed positive movement with the Nasdaq Composite gaining approximately 0.2% on Friday, while the Dow increased by 0.17% to 47,933.71, and the S&P 500 rose by 0.15% to 6,867.40 [1] - Communication services sector saw a notable increase of 0.9%, while utilities stocks experienced a decline of 0.6% [1] Economic Indicators - The U.S. PCE price index rose by 0.3% month-over-month in September, consistent with the previous month and aligning with market expectations [2][11] - U.S. personal income increased by 0.4% month-over-month to $26.397 trillion in September [8] Commodity Prices - Oil prices increased by 0.7% to $60.08, while gold rose by 0.1% to $4,245.70. Silver saw a significant increase of 2.7% to $59.035, and copper rose by 1.2% to $5.4385 [5] Company News - Praxis Precision Medicines Inc shares surged by 31% to $248.00 following the completion of its pre-NDA meeting with the FDA [9] - DigitalBridge Group Inc shares increased by 32% to $12.86 amid reports of SoftBank's interest in acquiring the company [9] - Rubrik Inc shares rose by 23% to $86.80 after reporting better-than-expected third-quarter results and raising its FY26 guidance [9] - Parsons Corp shares dropped by 25% to $62.97 after losing a joint bid with IBM for a new air traffic control system [9] - Sportsman's Warehouse Holdings Inc shares fell by 30% to $1.70 following disappointing third-quarter results [9] - Domo Inc shares decreased by 23% to $8.87 after reporting third-quarter results and issuing lower-than-expected fourth-quarter sales guidance [9]

U.S. Stock Market Performance - U.S. stocks traded higher, with the Nasdaq Composite gaining around 0.2% on Friday [1] - The Dow increased by 0.17% to 47,933.71, while the NASDAQ rose 0.16% to 23,543.03, and the S&P 500 gained 0.15% to 6,867.40 [1] - Communication services shares jumped by 0.9%, while utilities stocks fell by 0.6% [1] Economic Indicators - The U.S. PCE price index increased by 0.3% month-over-month in September, consistent with the previous month and market estimates [2][11] - U.S. personal income rose by 0.4% month-over-month to $26.397 trillion in September [8] Commodity Market - Oil traded up 0.7% to $60.08, gold increased by 0.1% to $4,245.70, silver rose by 2.7% to $59.035, and copper gained 1.2% to $5.4385 [5] Company-Specific Movements - Praxis Precision Medicines Inc shares surged 31% to $248.00 after announcing completion of its pre-NDA meeting with the FDA [9] - DigitalBridge Group Inc shares increased by 32% to $12.86 following reports of SoftBank's interest in acquiring the company [9] - Rubrik Inc shares rose 23% to $86.80 after reporting better-than-expected third-quarter results and raising FY26 guidance [9] - Parsons Corp shares dropped 25% to $62.97 after losing a joint bid with IBM for a new air traffic control system [9] - Sportsman's Warehouse Holdings Inc shares fell 30% to $1.70 after reporting third-quarter results [9] - Domo Inc shares decreased by 23% to $8.87 after reporting third-quarter results and issuing lower-than-expected fourth-quarter sales guidance [9]

Core Insights - The company reported a third consecutive quarter of positive same-store sales growth, with a 2.2% increase year-over-year, driven by strong performance in hunting, shooting sports, and fishing categories [4][12][13] - E-commerce sales grew by 8% in the quarter, with successful ship-to-home and buy online pickup in-store (BOPUS) strategies enhancing customer engagement [1][4] - The company is focused on inventory efficiency, reducing total inventory by 3.2% year-over-year, and aims to end the year with lower inventory levels than the previous year [16][17] Sales Performance - Key categories such as hunting and shooting sports saw a 5% increase, while fishing experienced exceptional growth of 14% [2][12][13] - Apparel sales grew by approximately 1%, with notable strength in technical outdoor wear, although camping sales declined due to its discretionary nature [2][12][13] Financial Metrics - Net sales for the quarter reached $331.3 million, reflecting a 2.2% increase compared to the prior year [12] - Gross margin improved to 32.8%, a 100 basis point increase from the previous year, driven by better product margins and lower freight expenses [13][14] - Adjusted EBITDA grew by 13% to $18.6 million, indicating improved profitability [15] Inventory Management - Total inventory at the end of Q3 was $424 million, down from $438.1 million the previous year, with a strategic focus on reducing slow-moving inventory [16][17] - The company anticipates ending the year with inventory below $330 million, which is $12 million less than the prior year [17] Marketing and Customer Engagement - The company is enhancing its digital marketing efforts to drive customer acquisition and engagement, particularly through its "Adventure Like a Local" campaign [7][19] - Increased promotional activities are being implemented to maintain sales momentum amid a challenging consumer environment [19][20] Future Outlook - The company is adjusting its full-year guidance due to macroeconomic headwinds and a pressured U.S. consumer, expecting net sales to be flat to slightly up [19][20] - Focus for 2026 will be on sustainable profitable growth, with an emphasis on inventory efficiency and disciplined cost management [20][46]

Group 1 - U.S. stock futures were mostly higher, with Nasdaq futures gaining around 100 points [1] - Domo Inc reported quarterly earnings of 1 cent per share, beating the analyst consensus estimate of a loss of 5 cents per share [2] - Domo's quarterly sales were $79.400 million, exceeding the analyst consensus estimate of $78.967 million [2] Group 2 - Domo shares fell 14.2% to $9.93 in pre-market trading following the earnings report and weak fourth-quarter sales guidance [2] - Sportsman's Warehouse Holdings Inc tumbled 18.8% to $1.99 in pre-market trading after reporting third-quarter results [4] - Argan Inc fell 11.6% to $315.00 in pre-market trading due to worse-than-expected third-quarter sales results [4] - Hewlett Packard Enterprise Co shares dipped 9.2% to $20.80 after mixed fourth-quarter financial results and weak first-quarter sales guidance [4] - SentinelOne Inc declined 8% to $15.61 after narrowing its FY26 sales guidance below estimates [4] - SoFi Technologies Inc fell 7.5% to $27.39 as the company announced pricing of a public offering of common stock [4] - Oklo Inc fell 6.6% to $104.30 after entering into an equity distribution agreement to offer up to $1.5 billion of common stock [4] - Docusign Inc fell 5.5% to $67.21 following third-quarter results [4] - Parsons Corp fell 5.3% to $80.00 in pre-market trading [4] - Chatham Lodging Trust fell 4.3% to $6.24 in pre-market trading [4]

分组1 - Sportsman's Warehouse reported quarterly earnings of $0.08 per share, missing the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $0.09 per share, but showing an improvement from $0.04 per share a year ago, resulting in an earnings surprise of -11.11% [1] - The company posted revenues of $331.32 million for the quarter ended October 2025, which was slightly below the Zacks Consensus Estimate by 0.11%, and an increase from $324.26 million year-over-year [2] - The stock has underperformed, losing about 9.7% since the beginning of the year, while the S&P 500 has gained 16.5% [3] 分组2 - The current consensus EPS estimate for the upcoming quarter is $0.07 on revenues of $345.45 million, and for the current fiscal year, it is -$0.37 on revenues of $1.22 billion [7] - The Zacks Industry Rank for Retail - Apparel and Shoes is in the top 29% of over 250 Zacks industries, indicating a favorable outlook compared to the bottom 50% [8] - Sportsman's Warehouse has a Zacks Rank of 3 (Hold), suggesting that the shares are expected to perform in line with the market in the near future [6]

Financial Data and Key Metrics Changes - The company reported net sales of $331.3 million for Q3, an increase of 2.2% year-over-year, marking the third consecutive quarter of same-store sales growth at 2.2% [14][15] - Gross margin improved by 100 basis points to 32.8% compared to Q3 last year, driven by better product margins and lower freight expenses [15] - Adjusted net income for Q3 was $3 million, or $0.08 per diluted share, compared to $1.4 million, or $0.04 per diluted share in the same quarter last year [16] - Adjusted EBITDA grew 13% to $18.6 million, reflecting a 50 basis point improvement as a percentage of net sales [16] Business Line Data and Key Metrics Changes - The hunting and shooting sports department saw a 5.3% increase in sales, while fishing grew by 14.1% [14][15] - Apparel sales increased by 1.4%, but camping sales declined by high single digits, indicating challenges in that category [34][35] - E-commerce sales grew by 8%, with both ship-to-home and buy online pick up in store performing well [7] Market Data and Key Metrics Changes - The company experienced a slowdown in sales trends starting mid-October, attributed to external disruptions from a prolonged government shutdown impacting consumer confidence [11][12] - The promotional retail landscape remains competitive, necessitating increased marketing efforts to drive sales [19][21] Company Strategy and Development Direction - The company is focused on a transformation strategy that emphasizes inventory precision, local relevance, and personal protection categories [8][9] - Plans for 2026 include a customer acquisition strategy aimed at reducing reliance on promotions and shifting towards sustainable, profitable growth [10][21] - The company opened a new store in Surprise, Arizona, reflecting a disciplined growth approach and targeting long-term returns [10] Management's Comments on Operating Environment and Future Outlook - Management expressed caution regarding Q4 due to macroeconomic headwinds and a pressured U.S. consumer, leading to a revision of full-year guidance [19][21] - Despite challenges, management remains confident in achieving lower inventory levels and positive free cash flow by year-end [12][19] Other Important Information - Total inventory at the end of Q3 was $424 million, a decrease of 3.2% year-over-year, with expectations to end the year with inventory less than $330 million [17][18] - The company paid down $13.2 million of debt during the quarter, ending with a total debt balance of $181.9 million [18] Q&A Session Summary Question: Recent sales trends during Black Friday and Cyber Monday - Management noted that sales trends remained negative through November, with no significant improvement post-government shutdown [24] Question: Margin management strategies for Q4 - The company plans to use existing inventory to drive sales while managing working capital effectively [25] Question: Impact of Florida Second Amendment Sales Tax Holiday - Management indicated that the holiday did not significantly impact their business [27] Question: Marketing spend in a challenging consumer environment - Increased marketing spend is necessary to remain competitive in a highly promotional landscape [32] Question: Camping department performance and future strategies - Camping sales were down high single digits, with inventory trends being managed closely [34][35] Question: Promotional strategies for Black Friday - The company was promotional but did not implement traditional doorbusters, adjusting strategies for December [40] Question: Inventory management by category - The company is focusing on driving sales in the hunting and shooting category, which is a significant traffic driver [43] Question: Margin profile of personal protection products - Personal protection products are accretive to margins, with a focus on expanding offerings [46]

Financial Data and Key Metrics Changes - The company reported net sales of $331.3 million for Q3 2025, an increase of 2.2% compared to the prior year [12] - Gross margin improved to 32.8%, a 100 basis point increase year-over-year, driven by better product margins and lower freight expenses [13][14] - Adjusted net income for Q3 was $3 million, or $0.08 per diluted share, compared to $1.4 million, or $0.04 per diluted share in the same quarter last year [15] - Adjusted EBITDA grew 13% to $18.6 million, improving by 50 basis points as a percentage of net sales [15] Business Line Data and Key Metrics Changes - Same-store sales grew 2.2% year-over-year, marking the third consecutive quarter of positive growth [12] - Hunting and shooting sports increased by 5%, while fishing saw exceptional growth of 14% [12][6] - Apparel sales grew by 1.5%, but camping sales declined due to its discretionary nature [6][12] Market Data and Key Metrics Changes - E-commerce sales grew by 8% in the quarter, with strong performance in ship-to-home and buy online pick up in store [6] - The company experienced a slowdown in sales trends starting mid-October, attributed to external disruptions from a prolonged government shutdown [10][11] Company Strategy and Development Direction - The company is focused on a transformation strategy that emphasizes inventory precision, local relevance, and personal protection [7][8] - Plans to open only one new store in 2025 and 2026, reflecting a disciplined growth approach [9] - The company aims to enhance customer acquisition strategies and reduce reliance on promotions for sustainable growth [9][19] Management's Comments on Operating Environment and Future Outlook - Management expressed caution regarding Q4 due to macroeconomic headwinds and a pressured U.S. consumer [10][11] - The company anticipates modest sales growth for the full year despite challenges, with a focus on maintaining lower inventory and positive free cash flow [11][19] - Full-year guidance for net sales has been adjusted to be flat to slightly up, reflecting a tough Q4 environment [19] Other Important Information - Total inventory at the end of Q3 was $424 million, a decrease of 3.2% year-over-year [16] - The company paid down $13.2 million of debt during the quarter, ending with a total debt balance of $181.9 million [17] Q&A Session Summary Question: Recent sales trends during Black Friday and Cyber Monday - Management noted that negative sales trends persisted through November, with no significant improvement post-government shutdown [23] Question: Margin management strategies for Q4 - The company plans to use existing inventory to drive sales while managing working capital, aiming to avoid carrying aged inventory into 2026 [24] Question: Impact of Florida Second Amendment Sales Tax Holiday - Management indicated that the holiday did not significantly impact their business as it is not a major market for them [26] Question: Marketing spend in a challenging consumer environment - The company believes increased marketing is necessary to remain competitive, focusing on digital marketing and promotions [30] Question: Performance of the camping department - Camping sales were down high single digits, with inventory trends below sales trends, indicating an area for improvement [32][33] Question: Promotional environment during Black Friday - Management confirmed they were promotional but did not implement traditional doorbusters, adjusting strategy for December to drive foot traffic [38][39] Question: Inventory management by category - The company is focusing on driving sales in the hunting and shooting category, which is a significant traffic driver [42] Question: Margin profile of personal protection products - Personal protection products are performing well and are accretive to margins, attracting a different customer base [44]

Financial Performance - Net sales for the thirteen weeks ended November 1, 2025, were $331.3 million, a 2.6% increase from $324.3 million for the same period in 2024[24] - Gross profit for the thirty-nine weeks ended November 1, 2025, was $278.3 million, compared to $266.9 million for the same period in 2024, reflecting a 4.3% increase[24] - The company reported a net loss of $28.3 million for the thirty-nine weeks ended November 1, 2025, compared to a net loss of $24.3 million for the same period in 2024[24] - For the thirty-nine weeks ended November 1, 2025, the company reported a net loss of $28,329,000 compared to a net loss of $24,336,000 for the same period in the previous year, representing an increase in loss of approximately 16.4%[32] - The Company recorded a consolidated net loss of $28,329 for the thirty-nine weeks ended November 1, 2025, compared to a loss of $24,336 in 2024[72] Assets and Liabilities - Total current assets increased to $445.9 million as of November 1, 2025, from $366.0 million as of February 1, 2025, representing a 22% increase[21] - Total liabilities rose to $704.3 million as of November 1, 2025, compared to $616.4 million as of February 1, 2025, indicating a 14.2% increase[21] - The company’s cash and cash equivalents decreased to $2.2 million as of November 1, 2025, down from $2.8 million as of February 1, 2025[21] - Cash and cash equivalents at the end of the period were $2,246,000, down from $2,666,000 at the end of the previous year[32] - Long-term debt increased from $24,067 in February 2025 to $44,007 in November 2025[74] Operating Expenses - Selling, general, and administrative expenses for the thirteen weeks ended November 1, 2025, were $104.5 million, up from $100.0 million in the same period of 2024, marking a 4.9% increase[24] - Operating lease expense for the thirteen weeks ended November 1, 2025, was $17,452, slightly up from $17,226 in 2024, and for the thirty-nine weeks, it increased from $51,385 to $52,114[65] - The company incurred $9,359,000 in interest expenses during the period, slightly up from $9,013,000 in the previous year[32] - The company’s stock-based compensation expense was $2,400,000 for the thirty-nine weeks ended November 1, 2025, down from $3,438,000 in the same period last year[32] Revenue Breakdown - Revenue from the Camping department decreased from 11.7% in 2024 to 10.4% in 2025 for the thirteen weeks ended, and from 12.5% to 11.3% for the thirty-nine weeks ended[56] - The Hunting and Shooting department accounted for 59.7% of net sales in the thirteen weeks ended November 1, 2025, up from 57.9% in 2024, and 57.2% compared to 56.2% for the thirty-nine weeks ended[56] Market Strategy - The company plans to focus on financial discipline and rigor in response to adverse macroeconomic conditions[16] - The company is exploring new market opportunities and plans to open additional stores in future periods[16] Legal Matters - The company is involved in various legal matters but management does not foresee any material impact on its financial condition or results of operations[113] - A class action lawsuit was filed against the company regarding compensation issues, which is currently being mediated[115] - Another class action lawsuit was filed concerning non-disclosure agreements related to salary information, which is also under mediation[116] Stock and Shares - The weighted average shares outstanding for basic earnings per share increased to 38.5 million for the thirteen weeks ended November 1, 2025, compared to 37.9 million for the same period in 2024[24] - The company did not meet fiscal year 2024 performance targets, resulting in the forfeiture of all shares as of February 1, 2025[107] - As of November 1, 2025, the company had a balance of 125 nonvested performance-based stock awards with a weighted average grant-date fair value of $2.84 per share[107] - During the 39 weeks ended November 1, 2025, the company issued 1,354 nonvested stock units at a weighted average grant date fair value of $1.52 per share[108] - The balance of outstanding nonvested stock units as of November 1, 2025, was 2,024 shares with a weighted average grant-date fair value of $2.54[110]

Financial Performance - Net sales for Q3 2025 were $331.3 million, a 2.2% increase from $324.3 million in Q3 2024, driven by strong performance in hunting, fishing, and personal protection categories[3] - Same store sales increased by 2.2% in Q3 2025 compared to Q3 2024, attributed to improved inventory management and digital marketing efforts[3] - Gross profit was $108.7 million, representing 32.8% of net sales, up from 31.8% in Q3 2024, due to stronger product margins and improved inventory management[3] - Adjusted net income for Q3 2025 was $3.0 million, compared to $1.4 million in Q3 2024, while diluted earnings per share improved to $0.00 from a loss of $(0.01)[5] - Net sales for the thirteen weeks ended November 1, 2025, were $331,323 thousand, a year-over-year increase of $7,062 thousand or 2.2% compared to $324,261 thousand for the same period in 2024[19] - Gross profit for the thirty-nine weeks ended November 1, 2025, was $278,311 thousand, representing a gross margin of 31.8%, up from 31.1% in the prior year, with an increase of $11,419 thousand year-over-year[21] - The company reported a net loss of $28,329 thousand for the thirty-nine weeks ended November 1, 2025, compared to a net loss of $24,336 thousand for the same period in 2024, reflecting an increase in loss of $3,993 thousand[21] - For the thirteen weeks ended November 1, 2025, the net income was $8 million, compared to a net loss of $364 million for the same period in 2024[32] - Adjusted EBITDA for the thirteen weeks ended November 1, 2025, was $18,621 million, an increase from $16,380 million in the same period of 2024, representing a growth of approximately 7.57%[32] - Overall, the adjusted EBITDA for the thirty-nine weeks ended November 1, 2025, was $17,901 million, compared to $15,052 million in 2024, reflecting an increase of approximately 18.9%[32] Expenses and Costs - SG&A expenses rose to $104.5 million, or 31.5% of net sales, compared to $100.0 million, or 30.8% of net sales in Q3 2024, reflecting reinvestment in customer-facing areas[5] - Operating expenses for the thirteen weeks ended November 1, 2025, were $104,452 thousand, which is 31.5% of net sales, compared to $99,973 thousand or 30.8% of net sales in the prior year[19] - The company incurred interest expense of $10,718 thousand for the thirty-nine weeks ended November 1, 2025, compared to $9,408 thousand in the same period of the previous year[21] - Interest expense for the thirteen weeks ended November 1, 2025, was $4,053 million, up from $3,317 million in the prior year, indicating an increase of about 22.2%[32] - Depreciation and amortization for the thirty-nine weeks ended November 1, 2025, totaled $29,401 million, slightly down from $30,536 million in 2024[32] - Stock-based compensation expense for the thirty-nine weeks ended November 1, 2025, was $2,400 million, a decrease from $3,438 million in the same period of 2024, reflecting a reduction of approximately 30.2%[32] - Legal accrual for the thirteen weeks ended November 1, 2025, was $3,000 million, compared to $1,750 million in the same period of 2024, showing an increase of 71.4%[32] - Director and officer transition costs for the thirty-nine weeks ended November 1, 2025, were $1,738 million, up from $709 million in the same period of 2024, indicating an increase of approximately 144.5%[32] - The company reported a cancelled contract expense of $911 million for the thirty-nine weeks ended November 2, 2024, which was not present in the current year[32] Inventory and Capital Expenditures - The company reduced total inventory by $14.2 million year-over-year and $19.5 million sequentially, focusing on core and seasonally relevant products[7] - Capital expenditures for 2025 are projected to be less than $25 million, primarily for strategic technological investments and store maintenance[7] Liquidity and Debt - The company ended Q3 2025 with net debt of $179.7 million and total liquidity of $111.9 million[11] - Cash and cash equivalents decreased to $2,246 thousand at the end of the period from $2,832 thousand at the beginning of the period[25] - The income tax benefit for the thirty-nine weeks ended November 1, 2025, was $(1,027) million, a significant improvement from $(7,364) million in 2024[32] Store Openings - The company opened a new store in Surprise, Arizona, marking its 11th store in the state and its first personal protection-focused concept[2] Assets - The company had total assets of $913,867 thousand as of November 1, 2025, an increase from $852,102 thousand as of February 1, 2025[23]