American Outdoor Brands (AOUT) Stock Overview
Provides outdoor products and accessories for rugged outdoor enthusiasts in the United States and internationally. More details
| Snowflake Score | |
|---|---|
| Valuation | 2/6 |
| Future Growth | 0/6 |
| Past Performance | 0/6 |
| Financial Health | 6/6 |
| Dividends | 0/6 |
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Price History & Performance
| Historical stock prices | |
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| Current Share Price | US$9.11 |
| 52 Week High | US$13.46 |
| 52 Week Low | US$6.26 |
| Beta | 0.28 |
| 1 Month Change | -5.30% |
| 3 Month Change | 0.89% |
| 1 Year Change | -25.75% |
| 3 Year Change | 13.17% |
| 5 Year Change | -71.33% |
| Change since IPO | -41.23% |
Recent News & Updates
Narrative Update • May 05
AOUT: Share Repurchases And Clay Target Platform Will Support Future Upside
Analysts have kept their $12.50 price target for American Outdoor Brands steady, citing only small adjustments to the discount rate, revenue growth, profit margin expectations, and future P/E assumptions that do not materially change their overall view of the stock. What's in the News American Outdoor Brands maintained earnings guidance for fiscal year 2026, with net sales still expected in the range of approximately $191 million to $193 million (Key Developments).
Narrative Update • Apr 21
AOUT: Share Repurchases And Stable Guidance Will Support Future Upside Potential
Analysts are holding their $11.00 price target on American Outdoor Brands, citing updated assumptions that now reflect a 2.46% revenue growth outlook, a slightly higher discount rate of 7.61%, a profit margin estimate of 5.91%, and a modestly lower future P/E of 12.60. What's in the News The company completed a share repurchase of 181,032 shares, representing 1.43% of its shares, for a total of $1.42 million under the buyback program announced on October 2, 2025 (Key Developments).
Narrative Update • Apr 07
AOUT: Expanded Clay Target Platform And Buybacks Should Support Future Upside
Analysts have kept the price target for American Outdoor Brands steady at $14.00, citing updated assumptions around a slightly lower discount rate, a higher implied revenue growth rate, modestly improved profit margins, and a marginally lower future P/E multiple. What's in the News Completed share repurchase of 181,032 shares, representing 1.43% of shares, for $1.42 million under the buyback announced on October 2, 2025, covering activity from November 1, 2025 to January 31, 2026 (Key Developments).Narrative Update • Mar 23
AOUT: Clay Target Platform Expansion Will Drive Future Earnings Power
Analysts have adjusted their price target on American Outdoor Brands to $12.50, supported by updated assumptions that include a 2.25% revenue growth outlook, a 5.91% profit margin, and a forward P/E of about 14.41x. What's in the News American Outdoor Brands maintained earnings guidance for fiscal 2026, with expected net sales in the range of approximately $191 million to $193 million.Seeking Alpha • Mar 16
American Outdoor Brands: I'm Buying The Weakness
Summary American Outdoor Brands remains a Buy, supported by a debt-free balance sheet, low EV/Sales and P/B ratios, and strong liquidity. Despite near-term earnings pressure from tariffs and weak aiming solutions demand, AOUT's outdoor lifestyle segment grew 5.4% YoY and now drives 62% of revenue. Management maintains FY2026 guidance, with revenue expected at $191M–$193M and gross margin at 42%–43%, reflecting cautious optimism amid sector headwinds. Valuation appears attractive with fair value estimates 75% above current levels, but growth is modest and risks remain for this high-risk micro-cap. Read the full article on Seeking AlphaRecent updates
Narrative Update • May 05
AOUT: Share Repurchases And Clay Target Platform Will Support Future Upside
Analysts have kept their $12.50 price target for American Outdoor Brands steady, citing only small adjustments to the discount rate, revenue growth, profit margin expectations, and future P/E assumptions that do not materially change their overall view of the stock. What's in the News American Outdoor Brands maintained earnings guidance for fiscal year 2026, with net sales still expected in the range of approximately $191 million to $193 million (Key Developments).Narrative Update • Apr 21
AOUT: Share Repurchases And Stable Guidance Will Support Future Upside Potential
Analysts are holding their $11.00 price target on American Outdoor Brands, citing updated assumptions that now reflect a 2.46% revenue growth outlook, a slightly higher discount rate of 7.61%, a profit margin estimate of 5.91%, and a modestly lower future P/E of 12.60. What's in the News The company completed a share repurchase of 181,032 shares, representing 1.43% of its shares, for a total of $1.42 million under the buyback program announced on October 2, 2025 (Key Developments).Narrative Update • Apr 07
AOUT: Expanded Clay Target Platform And Buybacks Should Support Future Upside
Analysts have kept the price target for American Outdoor Brands steady at $14.00, citing updated assumptions around a slightly lower discount rate, a higher implied revenue growth rate, modestly improved profit margins, and a marginally lower future P/E multiple. What's in the News Completed share repurchase of 181,032 shares, representing 1.43% of shares, for $1.42 million under the buyback announced on October 2, 2025, covering activity from November 1, 2025 to January 31, 2026 (Key Developments).Narrative Update • Mar 23
AOUT: Clay Target Platform Expansion Will Drive Future Earnings Power
Analysts have adjusted their price target on American Outdoor Brands to $12.50, supported by updated assumptions that include a 2.25% revenue growth outlook, a 5.91% profit margin, and a forward P/E of about 14.41x. What's in the News American Outdoor Brands maintained earnings guidance for fiscal 2026, with expected net sales in the range of approximately $191 million to $193 million.Seeking Alpha • Mar 16
American Outdoor Brands: I'm Buying The Weakness
Summary American Outdoor Brands remains a Buy, supported by a debt-free balance sheet, low EV/Sales and P/B ratios, and strong liquidity. Despite near-term earnings pressure from tariffs and weak aiming solutions demand, AOUT's outdoor lifestyle segment grew 5.4% YoY and now drives 62% of revenue. Management maintains FY2026 guidance, with revenue expected at $191M–$193M and gross margin at 42%–43%, reflecting cautious optimism amid sector headwinds. Valuation appears attractive with fair value estimates 75% above current levels, but growth is modest and risks remain for this high-risk micro-cap. Read the full article on Seeking AlphaNarrative Update • Mar 08
AOUT: Future Clay Shooting Expansion Will Support Upside Despite Forecast Sales Declines
Analysts have maintained their price target for American Outdoor Brands at $11.00. They cite slightly adjusted assumptions around discount rate, revenue growth, profit margin, and future P/E, which they state continue to support the existing valuation view.Narrative Update • Feb 22
AOUT: Upcoming Clay Target Platform Expansion Will Support Future Profitability
Analysts have maintained their $12.50 price target on American Outdoor Brands, citing slightly adjusted assumptions for discount rate, profit margin, and future P/E that offset one another rather than driving a clear change in valuation. What's in the News American Outdoor Brands plans a major expansion of the Caldwell ClayCopter platform, adding the ClayCopter Surface-to-Air Launcher, new biodegradable targets, accessories, and the Caldwell Clays App, with a full debut planned at SHOT Show 2026 in Las Vegas, January 20-23 (company product announcement).Narrative Update • Feb 08
AOUT: Expanded Shooting Platform Rollout Will Support Future Profitability
Analysts have reduced their price target on American Outdoor Brands from US$16.50 to US$12.50, citing updated assumptions that include lower revenue growth expectations, a revised P/E framework, and a modestly higher discount rate, partially offset by higher projected profit margins. What's in the News American Outdoor Brands plans a major expansion of its Caldwell ClayCopter platform, led by the new ClayCopter Surface-to-Air Launcher, with a full debut scheduled at SHOT Show 2026 in Las Vegas, January 20-23, Booth #11860 (Key Developments).Analysis Article • Feb 05
We're Keeping An Eye On American Outdoor Brands' (NASDAQ:AOUT) Cash Burn Rate
Just because a business does not make any money, does not mean that the stock will go down. For example, although...Narrative Update • Jan 24
AOUT: New Shooting Platform Expansion Will Support Returns Despite Softer Sales
Analysts have reaffirmed their price target for American Outdoor Brands at US$14.00, citing only very small adjustments in discount rate, revenue growth assumptions, profit margin forecasts, and a slightly modified future P/E multiple as reasons for maintaining a steady overall valuation view. What's in the News American Outdoor Brands announced a major expansion of the Caldwell ClayCopter platform, adding the ClayCopter Surface-to-Air Launcher, new biodegradable target types, accessories, and the Caldwell Clays App for connected shotgun target shooting (Key Developments).Narrative Update • Jan 10
AOUT: Future Margin Strength Will Support Upside Despite Forecast Sales Declines
Analysts have adjusted their fair value estimate for American Outdoor Brands from $11.50 to $11.00, reflecting updated assumptions for revenue growth, margins, discount rate, and future P/E that collectively indicate a more measured outlook for the shares. What's in the News Earnings guidance for the third quarter of fiscal 2026 calls for net sales to decline approximately 8% year over year, tied to current retailer dynamics.Narrative Update • Dec 26
AOUT: Share Repurchase Program Will Support Returns Despite Softer Near-Term Sales
Analysts have lowered their price target on American Outdoor Brands from 19.00 dollars to 14.00 dollars, reflecting tempered expectations for revenue growth, slightly improved profit margin forecasts, and a more conservative future earnings multiple. What's in the News Company issues new guidance calling for third quarter 2026 net sales to decline about 8% year over year, citing softer retailer demand (Company guidance).Narrative Update • Dec 12
AOUT: Future Earnings Power Will Benefit From Stronger Margins Despite Near-Term Sales Headwinds
Analysts have trimmed their price target on American Outdoor Brands to approximately 11.50 dollars from 14.00 dollars, reflecting a slightly higher perceived risk profile. This comes despite expectations for stronger revenue growth and modestly improved profit margins supported by a lower projected future price to earnings multiple.Analysis Article • Dec 10
There's Reason For Concern Over American Outdoor Brands, Inc.'s (NASDAQ:AOUT) Price
It's not a stretch to say that American Outdoor Brands, Inc.'s ( NASDAQ:AOUT ) price-to-sales (or "P/S") ratio of 0.5x...
New Narrative • Apr 02
BUBBA Smart Fish Scale And ClayCopter Will Expand Market Reach
Innovative products and strategic retail partnerships are set to boost brand awareness, market reach, and revenue growth.Analysis Article • Mar 29
Take Care Before Jumping Onto American Outdoor Brands, Inc. (NASDAQ:AOUT) Even Though It's 27% Cheaper
American Outdoor Brands, Inc. ( NASDAQ:AOUT ) shareholders won't be pleased to see that the share price has had a very...Seeking Alpha • Mar 07
American Outdoor Brands Continues Innovating, But The Price Is Still High
Summary American Outdoor Brands, Inc. delivered a strong Q3 2025, exceeding sales guidance with a 9.5% increase, driven by innovative products like the ClayCopter and BUBBA Lite scale. Despite impressive product innovation and operational leverage, AOUT's valuation at 22x FY26E earnings is too high for a discretionary goods manufacturer in a potential recessionary environment. Management's upward revision of FY26 guidance shows confidence, but I maintain a Hold rating, awaiting lower prices for a better entry point. Gross margin expanded by 200bps due to lower freight costs, and flat SG&A expenses indicate strong operating leverage, enhancing AOUT’s margin structure. Read the full article on Seeking AlphaAnalysis Article • Jan 18
It's A Story Of Risk Vs Reward With American Outdoor Brands, Inc. (NASDAQ:AOUT)
It's not a stretch to say that American Outdoor Brands, Inc.'s ( NASDAQ:AOUT ) price-to-sales (or "P/S") ratio of 1.1x...Seeking Alpha • Dec 11
American Outdoor Brands Delivers A Knockout Quarter: Well In The Buy Zone
Summary American Outdoor Brands crushed expectations with top and bottom-line growth, delivering its second-highest revenue in three years and expanding gross margins to 48%. With zero debt, $14.2M in cash, and a shareholder-friendly $10M buyback program, the company’s financial health is robust. Diversification into outdoor cooking and meat processing, along with international sales growth (+18.3% YTD), positions AOUT for long-term success. Despite recent price momentum, AOUT stock remains undervalued relative to peers, with strong growth rates supporting its buy zone status. While short-term corrections are possible, AOUT's upward trend and strong fundamentals signal continued gains for long-term investors. Read the full article on Seeking AlphaSeeking Alpha • Sep 10
American Outdoor Brands Stock Continues To Be Overpriced
Summary American Outdoor Brands (AOUT) posted disappointing 1Q25 results with revenues down 4% and guided for an 8/9% decline in Q2, yet maintained yearly guidance. Despite new product success and Canadian expansion, AOUT's fundamentals remain weak, trading at over 40x earnings, making valuation unattractive. The company needs significant growth to justify its high valuation, but current trends and low margins suggest this is unlikely. I maintain a Hold rating on AOUT due to its challenging market conditions, high valuation, and uncertain growth prospects. Read the full article on Seeking AlphaAnalysis Article • Sep 08
Analysts Have Made A Financial Statement On American Outdoor Brands, Inc.'s (NASDAQ:AOUT) First-Quarter Report
As you might know, American Outdoor Brands, Inc. ( NASDAQ:AOUT ) recently reported its quarterly numbers. It looks like...Analysis Article • Jul 15
Market Cool On American Outdoor Brands, Inc.'s (NASDAQ:AOUT) Revenues
With a median price-to-sales (or "P/S") ratio of close to 0.8x in the Leisure industry in the United States, you could...Analysis Article • Feb 22
Is American Outdoor Brands, Inc. (NASDAQ:AOUT) Worth US$9.4 Based On Its Intrinsic Value?
Key Insights American Outdoor Brands' estimated fair value is US$7.30 based on 2 Stage Free Cash Flow to Equity Current...Seeking Alpha • Sep 30
American Outdoor Brands approves $10M share repurchase program
American Outdoor Brands (NASDAQ:AOUT) to repurchase of up to $10M of the company's outstanding common stock through September 2023. The share repurchase program is effective immediately. "This announcement underscores our Board's confidence in our business and its dedication to stockholder value creation. Our strong balance sheet and anticipated positive cash flow enable us to prioritize investing for growth, both organically and through opportunistic and accretive M&A activity, while maintaining our commitment to returning capital to our stockholders. As we evaluate our capital allocation priorities, we believe it is appropriate and important to have the authority to repurchase stock at our discretion." said President and Chief Executive Officer, Brian MurphySeeking Alpha • Sep 07
American Outdoor Brands Q1 2023 Earnings Preview
American Outdoor Brands (NASDAQ:AOUT) is scheduled to announce Q1 earnings results on Thursday, September 8th, after market close. The consensus EPS Estimate is $0.08 (-83.3% Y/Y) and the consensus Revenue Estimate is $45.11M (-25.8% Y/Y). Over the last 2 years, AOUT has beaten EPS estimates 75% of the time and has beaten revenue estimates 50% of the time. Over the last 3 months, EPS estimates have seen 0 upward revisions and 3 downward. Revenue estimates have seen 0 upward revisions and 3 downward.Shareholder Returns
| AOUT | US Leisure | US Market | |
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| 7D | 4.5% | -2.0% | -0.3% |
| 1Y | -25.8% | 30.2% | 26.7% |
Return vs Industry: AOUT underperformed the US Leisure industry which returned 26.6% over the past year.
Return vs Market: AOUT underperformed the US Market which returned 23.3% over the past year.
Price Volatility
| AOUT volatility | |
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| AOUT Average Weekly Movement | 6.1% |
| Leisure Industry Average Movement | 8.0% |
| Market Average Movement | 7.2% |
| 10% most volatile stocks in US Market | 16.2% |
| 10% least volatile stocks in US Market | 3.2% |
Stable Share Price: AOUT has not had significant price volatility in the past 3 months compared to the US market.
Volatility Over Time: AOUT's weekly volatility (6%) has been stable over the past year.
About the Company
| Founded | Employees | CEO | Website |
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| 2020 | 299 | Brian Murphy | www.aob.com |
American Outdoor Brands, Inc. provides outdoor products and accessories for rugged outdoor enthusiasts in the United States and internationally. The company provides shooting sports accessories products, including rests, vaults, and other related accessories; outdoor lifestyle products, such as premium sportsman knives and tools for fishing and hunting; land management tools for hunting preparedness and for use in the backyard; outdoor cooking products; and camping, survival, and emergency preparedness products. It also offers electro-optical devices, including hunting optics, firearm aiming devices, flashlights, and laser grips; and reloading, gunsmithing, and firearm cleaning supplies.
American Outdoor Brands, Inc. Fundamentals Summary
| AOUT fundamental statistics | |
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| Market cap | US$109.21m |
| Earnings (TTM) | -US$9.82m |
| Revenue (TTM) | US$205.42m |
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P/S Ratio-11.7x
P/E RatioIs AOUT overvalued?
See Fair Value and valuation analysisEarnings & Revenue
| AOUT income statement (TTM) | |
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| Revenue | US$205.42m |
| Cost of Revenue | US$116.97m |
| Gross Profit | US$88.45m |
| Other Expenses | US$98.26m |
| Earnings | -US$9.82m |
Last Reported Earnings
Jan 31, 2026
Next Earnings Date
n/a
| Earnings per share (EPS) | -0.78 |
| Gross Margin | 43.06% |
| Net Profit Margin | -4.78% |
| Debt/Equity Ratio | 0% |
How did AOUT perform over the long term?
See historical performance and comparisonCompany Analysis and Financial Data Status
| Data | Last Updated (UTC time) |
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| Company Analysis | 2026/05/20 16:51 |
| End of Day Share Price | 2026/05/20 00:00 |
| Earnings | 2026/01/31 |
| Annual Earnings | 2025/04/30 |
Data Sources
The data used in our company analysis is from S&P Global Market Intelligence LLC. The following data is used in our analysis model to generate this report. Data is normalised which can introduce a delay from the source being available.
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| Ownership | 10 years |
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| Management | 10 years |
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| Key Developments | 10 years |
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Analyst Sources
American Outdoor Brands, Inc. is covered by 5 analysts. 2 of those analysts submitted the estimates of revenue or earnings used as inputs to our report. Analysts submissions are updated throughout the day.
| Analyst | Institution |
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| Eric Wold | B. Riley Securities, Inc. |
| Mark Smith | Lake Street Capital Markets, LLC |
| Matthew Koranda | Roth Capital Partners |