American Outdoor Brands (AOUT) Fiscal Q1 2027 Earnings Call: EBITDA Guidance Raised
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Key Takeaways
- American Outdoor Brands reported fiscal Q1 2027 net sales of $37.3 million, up 25.4% year over year. Excluding the prior-year impact of approximately $6 million in accelerated retailer orders, sales increased 4.3%.
- Gross margin expanded 630 basis points to 53%, supported by higher-margin new products, channel mix, tariff timing and fiscal 2026 pricing actions.
- New products introduced over the past 24 months generated 36% of quarterly sales, above the company’s historical 20%–25% range. The ClayCopter family was a leading contributor.
- Non-GAAP EPS improved to $0.03 from a loss of $0.26, while adjusted EBITDA rose to $1.2 million from a loss of $3.1 million.
- Management maintained fiscal 2027 net sales guidance of $200 million–$210 million and raised adjusted EBITDA guidance to $14.5 million–$17.5 million.
- The company ended the quarter with $33.3 million in cash, no debt and more than $120 million in total available capital.
Key Financial Data
| Metric | Fiscal Q1 2027 | Year-over-year change / context |
|---|---|---|
| Net sales | $37.3 million | Up 25.4%; up 4.3% after adjusting for prior-year order acceleration |
| Outdoor Lifestyle sales | — | Up 34.4% |
| Shooting Sports sales | — | Up 15.3% |
| Traditional channel sales | — | Up 28.4% |
| E-commerce sales | — | Up 20.1% |
| Domestic sales | — | Up 24.9% |
| International sales | — | Up 32.7%, or approximately $600,000 |
| Gross margin | 53.0% | Up 630 basis points |
| GAAP EPS | Loss of $0.12 | Improved from a loss of $0.54 |
| Non-GAAP EPS | $0.03 | Improved from a loss of $0.26 |
| Adjusted EBITDA | $1.2 million | Improved by $4.3 million from a $3.1 million loss |
| Operating cash flow | $13.0 million | Versus cash usage of $1.7 million |
| Cash | $33.3 million | No debt |
| Inventory | $100.3 million | Increased $8.4 million for seasonal demand |
Business and Operating Performance
Disclaimer: For information purposes only. Past performance is not indicative of future results.
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