By Katherine Hamilton
American Outdoor Brands is suspending its full-year outlook due to market uncertainty caused by frequently changing tariff policies and consumer behavior.
The Columbia, Mo., company, which owns a variety of firearm and outdoor sporting brands, said Thursday many of its retailers were bumping up the timeline for order purchases previously planned for fiscal 2026, adding to uncertainty about financial performance for the year.
"Looking ahead, we acknowledge that the macro environment remains dynamic, particularly with respect to evolving tariff policies and consumer behavior," Chief Financial Officer Andrew Fulmer said in Thursday's financial report.
The accelerated order purchases are worth $8 million to $10 million, Fulmer said. He added that the withdrawal was an act of prudence, not a loss in confidence about the company's position in the year ahead.
American Outdoor posted a loss in the fiscal fourth quarter of $989,000, or 8 cents, compared with a loss of $5.3 million, or 42 cents a share, the year before.
Sales increased about 34% to $61.9 million.
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June 26, 2025 16:36 ET (20:36 GMT)
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