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Johnson Outdoors Q4 2025 earnings summary

Complete event summary combining all related documents: earnings call transcript, report, and slide presentation.
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Q4 2025 earnings summary12 Dec, 2025

Executive summary

  • Double-digit growth in the second half of fiscal 2025 led to a solid year-end finish, despite a slow start and flat annual sales.

  • Operating loss improved to $16.2 million from the previous year, reflecting better profitability despite ongoing challenges.

  • Strategic focus remains on consumer-driven innovation, digital and e-commerce expansion, and operational efficiencies.

  • Positive cash flow from operations achieved through inventory reduction and cost management.

Financial highlights

  • Total revenue was $592.4 million, essentially flat year-over-year compared to $592.8 million in 2024.

  • Loss before income taxes was $9.3 million, a significant improvement from a $29.9 million pre-tax loss in fiscal 2024.

  • Operating loss improved to $16.2 million from $43.5 million in the prior year.

  • Gross margin increased to 35.1%, up from 33.9% year-over-year.

  • Operating expenses decreased by $20.2 million year-over-year.

  • Inventory balance reduced to $170.7 million, down $39 million from the previous year.

  • Net loss widened to $34.3 million ($3.35 per diluted share) from $26.5 million ($2.60 per diluted share) due to a $25.9 million non-cash reserve on U.S. deferred tax assets.

  • Cash and investments rose to $176.4 million, with no debt on the balance sheet.

Outlook and guidance

  • Early fiscal 2026 shows continued market momentum, though uncertainty remains in the outdoor recreation sector.

  • Ongoing investment in innovation and digital capabilities is expected to drive future growth.

  • Effective tax rate for fiscal 2026 is expected to normalize in the mid to high 20% range.

  • Continued strategic cost management and critical investments planned to strengthen the business.

Future release of deferred tax asset reserve
Explain 'Other/Eliminations' segment operating loss
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Johnson Outdoors Inc. designs, manufactures, and markets seasonal and outdoor recreational products for fishing, hunting, boating, camping, hiking, and travel. The company's recreational products include: marine electronics, marine accessories, marine batteries, anchor lights and solar panels; kayaks; canoes; paddleboards; life jackets; PFDs (personal flotation devices); paddles; fishing-related accessories and apparel; portable folding chairs; clothing; water bottles and reservoirs; bags for carrying gear on a bicycle or motorcycle handlebars; travel luggage sets and garment bags for business or leisure travel; coolers that can either be wheeled or easily shoulder carried as duffel bags or backpacks. Johnson Outdoors Inc. is based in Racine, Wisconsin.

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