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Johnson Outdoors Inc(JOUT)

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EXPLORE ADVISORIES AND THEIR HISTORY
QUALITY SIGNAL
1-STAR RATING
PASS
LAST CLOSE
$42.76
10/09/2026
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Upturn Advisory & Investor View for JOUT

10/09/2026: JOUT (1-star) is currently NOT-A-BUY. Pass it for now.

Johnson Outdoors is a specialized manufacturer of premium outdoor recreation gear, with a heavy focus on the marine fishing segment through its Minn Kota and Humminbird brands. The company is known for its strong brand equity and conservative balance sheet, which has historically provided stability. Its primary growth opportunity lies in further integrating digital technology into its marine offerings. However, the company faces stiff competition from larger tech-enabled marine firms and is highly sensitive to discretionary consumer spending trends. The stock may suit dividend-seeking value investors who monitor for stabilization in consumer demand and successful product innovation in the marine space.

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Company fundamentals, valuation, risks, and news provide supporting context about the business.

Investor Fit

Investor styleFitWhy
Growth investorMixed fitGrowth is currently tempered by industry-wide demand normalization.
Momentum investorWeak fitThe stock has struggled with negative price momentum following post-pandemic highs.
Value investorStrong fitThe company trades at more reasonable valuation multiples given its strong brand and cash position.
Dividend investorStrong fitConsistent dividend payments make it attractive for income-focused portfolios.
Low-risk investorMixed fitExposure to discretionary consumer spending cycles introduces inherent volatility.

Risk Profile

Risk factorLevelWhy it matters
Price volatilityMedium / highConsumer demand shifts lead to significant stock price swings.
Valuation riskLowCurrent trading levels appear to reflect conservative growth expectations.
Competition risk (Tech-enabled marine giants)HighLarge competitors like Garmin invest heavily in integrated ecosystems.
Business qualityMediumStrong, recognized brands provide a moat, but the business is subject to fashion and tech cycles.
Dividend incomeLowThe dividend is well-supported by the current balance sheet.
Execution riskMediumSuccessfully transitioning mechanical products to software-defined platforms is difficult.

Price Behavior

Downtrend
PRICE PATH

Downtrend

The stock has experienced a sustained decline in price over recent periods.

Moderately Choppy
PRICE STABILITY

Moderately Choppy

The stock has experienced noticeable price swings while retaining some directional structure.

Analysis of Past Performance

Type Stock
Historic Profit -16%
Avg. Invested days 39
Today’s Advisory PASS
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Upturn Scorecard

Upturn Star Rating

★★★★★
JOUT receives a 3-star rating, supported by solid company fundamentals. The rating is constrained by weak unit economics, and weak price momentum.

Company Fundamentals

★★★★★
JOUT has solid overall fundamentals (4 stars), with moderate financial health, moderate growth momentum, and solid ownership. In FY2025 versus FY2024, solid cash generation (FCF margin 6.8%) is partially offset by negative earnings growth (-29.3%), slightly negative revenue growth (-0.1%), weak profitability (net margin -5.8%).

Financial Health Rating

★★★★★
JOUT's financial health is supported by solid liquidity, including working-capital and asset support (WC/assets 50.3%). Profitability is soft (2 stars), which helps explain the 3-star overall score.

Growth Momentum Score

★★★★★
Free-cash-flow growth is JOUT's strongest growth driver at +112.1% FY2025 versus FY2024 (strong, 5 stars). By comparison, while revenue growth (-0.1%, slightly negative) and earnings growth (-29.3%, negative) hold the profile back, so recent growth is not broad-based across the business.

Ownership

★★★★★
Institutional ownership is 71.6% and approximately 62.7% of outstanding shares are publicly tradable, supporting liquidity and institutional participation. Insider ownership of 8.75% supports management-shareholder alignment.

Top 5 Institutional Investors

Johnson Financial Group Inc 9.07%
BlackRock Inc 4.77%
Gamco Investors, Inc. Et Al 4.08%
Dimensional Fund Advisors, Inc. 3.65%
Arnhold & S. Bleichroeder Advisers, LLC 3.06%

Unit Economics (Per $1K Revenue)

★★★★★
JOUT generates approximately $351 of gross profit, $-27 of operating income, and $68 of free cash flow for every $1,000 of revenue. Based on FY2025 results. Operating losses explain the 1-star rating, with weak cash conversion and weak capital efficiency.

Economic Dimensions

★★★★★
Effective Tax Rate: -269.59% (Tax Credit)

Quantitative Style Profile

★★★★★
JOUT has a liquid, relatively low-volatility profile. Weak momentum is the primary drawback.

Style Classification

Quality Focused

Value-OrientedLow VolatilitySmall / Mid Cap RiskShort Squeeze RiskHighly Liquid / Institution-Friendly

Key Highlights

Company Size Small-Cap Stock
Market Capitalization 448.11M USD
Price to earnings Ratio -
1Y Target Price 57
Price to earnings Ratio -
1Y Target Price 57
Volume (30-day avg) 39.5K shares
Beta 0.8
52 Weeks Range 34.65 - 52.76
Updated Date 10/11/2026
52 Weeks Range 34.65 - 52.76
Updated Date 10/11/2026
Dividends yield (FY) 3.00%
Basic EPS (TTM) -0.83

How Company Makes Money

Business areaWhat it includesRetail investor read
FishingTrolling motors, fish finders, and depth sounders.The primary revenue driver, reliant on angler loyalty to Minn Kota and Humminbird.
Camping & WatercraftTents, stoves, kayaks, and canoes.Stable but slower-growing segments that round out the lifestyle offering.
DivingSCUBAPRO professional diving gear.A premium, niche segment with loyal professional users.
GeographyNorth American and International markets.Sales are primarily concentrated in North America, making the company sensitive to the US economy.

Analyzing Revenue: Products, Geography and Growth

Revenue by Products

Product revenue - Year on Year

Revenue by Geography

Geography revenue - Year on Year

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Valuation

Trailing PE -
Forward PE 28.49
Enterprise Value 347.44M
Price to Sales(TTM) 0.68
Enterprise Value 347.44M
Price to Sales(TTM) 0.68
Enterprise Value to Revenue 0.53
Enterprise Value to EBITDA 7.29
Shares Outstanding 9.27M
Shares Floating 5.82M
Shares Outstanding 9.27M
Shares Floating 5.82M
Percent Insiders 8.75
Percent Institutions 71.58

Financial Metrics

🧭 Investment Snapshot

Total Revenue (Scale)

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Net Income (Profit)

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Free Cash Flow (Cash Strength)

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📈 Growth & Strength

Operating Income (Core Profit)

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EBITDA (Cash Earnings)

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Gross Profit (Unit Profitability)

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🛡️ Financial Safety

Cash (Liquidity Buffer)

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Total Debt (Leverage Risk)

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Net Working Capital (Short-Term Health)

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🧱 Balance Sheet Strength

Stockholder Equity (Net Worth)

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Total Assets (Asset Base)

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Income Before Tax (Pre-Tax Earnings)

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⚙️ Cost & Drag Factors

Cost of Revenue (Production Cost)

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Total Operating Expenses (Operating Cost)

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Income Tax Expense (Tax Drag)

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