Why Outdoor Recreational Products Maker Johnson Outdoors' Stock Is Sinking Today
Portfolio Pulse from Akanksha Bakshi
Johnson Outdoors Inc (NASDAQ:JOUT) reported a significant decline in Q4 FY23 sales by 51% Y/Y to $96.34 million, missing estimates by a wide margin. The company also reported a larger-than-expected EPS loss of $(1.56), compared to the consensus of $(0.32). Gross margin contracted to 29.5%, and the company experienced a substantial operating loss of $(22.56) million. Despite this, JOUT declared a quarterly cash dividend and emphasized a focus on managing inventories and improving profitability for FY24. JOUT's stock price fell by 11.69% to $48.10.

December 08, 2023 | 3:43 pm
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Johnson Outdoors reported disappointing Q4 results with a significant sales decline and a larger-than-expected EPS loss, leading to a sharp drop in stock price.
The substantial miss on both top and bottom lines indicates operational challenges and a potential slowdown in demand. The negative earnings report and the significant stock price drop reflect investor concerns about the company's near-term prospects.
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