Johnson Outdoors (US:JOUT)2026-02-06 12:37Financial Performance - Total Company net sales increased by 31% to $140.9 million in the first fiscal quarter compared to $107.6 million in the prior year[4] - Gross margin improved to 36.6%, up from 29.9% in the prior year quarter, due to better overhead absorption and cost savings[5] - Operating loss decreased to $(2.9) million from $(20.2) million in the prior year first quarter[5] - Net loss was $(3.3) million, or $(0.33) per diluted share, compared to $(15.3) million, or $(1.49) per diluted share in the previous year's first quarter[6] Revenue Growth - Fishing revenue increased by 36% primarily due to successful new product launches and improved trade inventory levels[9] - Camping & Watercraft Recreation sales rose by 12% driven by new product success and growth in the e-commerce channel[9] - Diving sales increased by 15%, supported by improvements across global markets[9] Cash and Investments - Cash and short-term investments totaled $130.7 million as of January 2, 2026[7] - Capital spending for the current quarter was $4.3 million, compared to $4.1 million in the prior year period[7] Strategic Management - The Company plans to continue managing costs strategically while protecting investments to strengthen the business[8]