Johnson Outdoors Inc. (JOUT) Hit a 52 Week High, Can the Run Continue?

Company Performance - Johnson Outdoor (JOUT) shares have increased by 11.9% over the past month, reaching a new 52-week high of $51.03 [1] - Year-to-date, the stock has gained 17.3%, outperforming the Zacks Consumer Discretionary sector, which declined by 1.6%, and the Zacks Leisure and Recreation Products industry, which returned 11.2% [1] Earnings and Revenue - Johnson Outdoor has consistently exceeded earnings expectations, not missing the consensus estimate in the last four quarters [2] - In the latest earnings report on February 6, 2026, the company reported an EPS of -$0.33, beating the consensus estimate of -$0.45, and exceeded revenue estimates by 13.7% [2] - For the current fiscal year, earnings are projected at $1.15 per share on revenues of $648.6 million, reflecting a 238.55% increase in EPS and a 9.48% increase in revenues [3] - For the next fiscal year, expected earnings are $2.42 per share on revenues of $672.63 million, indicating a year-over-year change of 110.43% in EPS and 3.7% in revenues [3] Valuation Metrics - Johnson Outdoor has a Value Score of B, a Growth Score of A, and a Momentum Score of D, resulting in a VGM Score of A [6] - The stock trades at 43.3 times the current fiscal year EPS estimates, which is above the peer industry average of 23.1 times [7] - On a trailing cash flow basis, the stock trades at 41.9 times compared to the peer group's average of 11.1 times, with a PEG ratio of 3.09 [7] Zacks Rank - Johnson Outdoor holds a Zacks Rank of 1 (Strong Buy) due to rising earnings estimates, making it a favorable choice for investors [8] - The recommendation is to select stocks with a Zacks Rank of 1 or 2 and Style Scores of A or B, which applies to Johnson Outdoor [8] Industry Comparison - The Leisure and Recreation Products industry is performing well, ranking in the top 28% of all industries, providing a favorable environment for both Johnson Outdoor and its peer, Callaway Golf Company (CALY) [11] - Callaway Golf Company also has a Zacks Rank of 1 and shows strong earnings performance, having beaten consensus estimates by 76.19% [10]