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American Outdoor Brands (AOUT) Q1 FY26 earnings results (first quarter fiscal 2026)
10-Q filed Sep 4, 2025
American Outdoor Brands (AOUT) reported revenue of $29.7M for the first quarter fiscal 2026 (Q1 FY26), -29% from a year earlier and -52% from the quarter before. Operating margin was -23.0%, net loss $6.8M (23.0% of revenue).
American Outdoor Brands, Q1 FY26: revenue $29.7M (-29% year over year), operating margin -23.0%, net loss $6.8M, operating cash flow −$1.7M. The chart follows the revenue to costs, profit and cash.
| Q1 FY26 | Amount | Q/Q | Y/Y |
|---|---|---|---|
| Revenue | $29.7M | -52% | -29% |
| Operating profit | −$6.8M | — | — |
| Net earnings | −$6.8M | — | — |
| Operating cash flow | −$1.7M | -122% | — |
What changed
Revenue was $29.7M in Q1 FY26, down 29% year over year and down 52% from the previous quarter. Outdoor Lifestyle Net Sales was the largest line at 53% of revenue. Outdoor Lifestyle Net Sales lost $7.2M year over year (down 32%), 61% of the total change.
Gross margin was 46.7%, up 1.2 points from a year earlier. Operating costs exceeded revenue by $6.8M, an operating margin of -23.0%. Operating expenses fell 4% while revenue fell 29%. The fastest-growing cost line was Research & development (+17%). The quarter ended with a net loss of $6.8M, wider than the previous quarter's $1.0M loss.
Operating cash flow was −$1.7M. Non-cash charges added back $3.0M of depreciation and amortization and $651K of share-based compensation. Working capital and other items added $1.4M. Capital expenditures of $300K exceeded it, leaving free cash flow of −$2.0M.
Questions
What was American Outdoor Brands' revenue in the first quarter fiscal 2026?
American Outdoor Brands (AOUT) reported revenue of $29.7M for the first quarter fiscal 2026 (Q1 FY26), -29% from a year earlier and -52% from the quarter before.
Was American Outdoor Brands profitable in the first quarter fiscal 2026?
Operating loss was $6.8M (-23.0% of revenue) and net loss $6.8M.