AOUT at a glance
American Outdoor Brands, Inc. (AOUT, SEC CIK 1808997) filed its latest 10-K annual report on June 25, 2026, a 10-Q quarterly report on September 3, 2026, an 8-K current report on October 1, 2026 and Form 4 insider filings as recently as September 30, 2026. SignalX summarizes each filing with AI and tracks the company's insider trades and institutional holders.
- For the fiscal year ended April 30, 2026 (FY2026), American Outdoor Brands, Inc. (AOUT) reported revenue of $190.5 million (down 14.3% from FY2025) and a net loss of $9.2 million. Diluted EPS was -$0.73.
Source: SEC EDGAR (XBRL financial data, 13F-HR and Form 4 filings).
- Revenue · FY2026
- $190.5M
- −14.3% vs prior year
- Insiders · 90 days
- 0 buys · 0 sells
- No open-market trades
- Latest 8-K
- Oct 1, 2026
- Item 5.07
AI 10-K Annual Report Analysis
Latest 10-K, fiscal year ended Apr 30, 2026
Business Overview
- Core business model: Design, source, and sell outdoor lifestyle products and shooting sports accessories targeting rugged outdoor enthusiasts across 19 brands
- New product emphasis: Expansion of Caldwell ClayCopter connected shooting ecosystem; introduction of BUBBA Pro Series Smart Fish Scale with smart tech integration for fishing
- Strategic shift: Increased focus on digital direct-to-consumer sales, representing 14.3% of net sales, leveraging e-commerce platform for brand growth and market penetration
- Quantitative highlight: Net sales declined to $190.5M in fiscal 2026 from $222.3M in 2025; R&D spend reduced to $6.1M in fiscal 2026 from $7.7M previous year
- Noteworthy fact: Over 50% of fiscal 2026 sales derived from products introduced post-2020, showing strong innovation-driven growth with 440+ active and pending patents
Management Discussion & Analysis
- Revenue $190.5M, down 14.3% YoY from $222.3M, driven by lower sales across all channels and categories
- Gross margin 44.7% vs 44.6% prior year, +10 bps due to pricing actions and higher new product sales
- Shooting sports sales $80.1M (-15.9%), outdoor lifestyle $110.5M (-13.1%); outdoor lifestyle decline less steep
- Operating loss $9.0M vs $0.15M loss prior year; operating margin (4.7)% vs breakeven prior year
- Operating cash flow $6.3M vs $1.4M prior year; repurchased 551K shares for $5.1M; capex $2.5M spent, $3.5-4.0M planned
- Management expects ongoing tariff uncertainty; recognizes $15.2M IEEPA tariff refund receivable; divesting ust branded product line within 12 months
Risk Factors
- Regulatory risk from U.S. tariffs under IEEPA invalidated by Supreme Court Feb 2026; new Section 122 tariffs imposed since Feb 24, 2026
- Geopolitical risk in Asia supply chain: sourcing from China, Taiwan, Thailand, Cambodia, Vietnam, Philippines, Myanmar with political and economic instability
- Operational risk: significant dependence on Asia-based third-party contract manufacturers without long-term supply contracts, risking supply shortages/delays
- Competitive risk from pricing pressures by largest e-commerce retailer contributing 18.3% of fiscal 2026 net sales
- Financial risk: significant revenue concentration with a few large customers lacking binding purchase contracts, leading to order cancellations and margin pressure
AI summary of the AOUT 10-K filed . Generated from the filing text; verify against the original.View on SEC EDGARHow to read a 10-K
AI 10-Q Quarterly Report Analysis
Latest 10-Q, quarter ended Jul 31, 2026
Management Discussion & Analysis
- Outlook: funding needs supported by operating cash flow, cash balances, and $75 million credit facility
- Headwinds: tariffs, supply-chain constraints, transportation delays, consumer spending, inventory excesses, and pricing pressures
Risk Factors
- No new risk factors; company reported no material changes from the June 25, 2026 Form 10-K
- Regulatory compliance risk unchanged; prior Form 10-K risk disclosures remain applicable
- Market and competitive risks unchanged; no quarter-specific updates disclosed
- Financial risk unchanged; no new liquidity, debt, currency, or concentration risks disclosed
AI summary of the AOUT 10-Q filed . Generated from the filing text; verify against the original.View on SEC EDGAR10-K vs 10-Q vs 8-K
AI 8-K Current Report Analysis
The most recent material events, by 8-K item
Item 5.07: Submission of Matters to a Vote of Security Holders
- All seven director nominees elected, with votes-for ranging from 8,593,281 to 9,191,801
- Grant Thornton LLP ratified as independent auditor for fiscal year ending April 30, 2026
Item 8.01: Other Events
- $10 million share repurchase program approved, signaling management views shares as attractively valued
- Buybacks could reduce shares outstanding and support per-share metrics
Item 2.02: Results of Operations and Financial Condition
- Fiscal Q1 2026 results for quarter ended July 31, 2026
- Press release furnished as Exhibit 99.1 contains financial results and management commentary
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Recent Insider Transactions (Form 4)
Latest reported trades by officers, directors and 10% owners
| Insider | Type | Date | Shares | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Marconi Luis G | A | Sep 28, 2026 | 6,272 | - |
| MONHEIT BARRY M | A | Sep 28, 2026 | 6,272 | - |
| Favreau Bradley Thede | A | Sep 28, 2026 | 6,272 | - |
| GALLAGHER MARY E | A | Sep 28, 2026 | 6,272 | - |
| Gluchowski Gregory J. Jr. | A | Sep 28, 2026 | 6,272 | - |
| Leary Kevin Daniel | A | Sep 28, 2026 | 6,272 | - |
| Leary Kevin Daniel | A | Aug 4, 2026 | 6,751 | - |
| Tayon James Earl | F | Jul 9, 2026 | 795 | $14.27 |
Financial SummaryXBRL
| Metric | FY2024 | FY2025 | FY2026 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Profitability | |||
| Revenue | - | $222.3M | $190.5M |
| Gross Profit | - | $99.3M | $85.2M |
| Operating Income | - | -$154K | -$9.0M |
| Net Income | - | -$77K | -$9.2M |
| Gross Margin | - | 44.6% | 44.7% |
| Op. Margin | - | -0.1% | -4.7% |
| Net Margin | - | -0.0% | -4.8% |
| Balance Sheet | |||
| Total Assets | $240.6M | $246.4M | $226.6M |
| Equity | $177.9M | $177.6M | $165.9M |
| ROE | - | -0.0% | -5.6% |
| Per Share | |||
| EPS | - | $-0.01 | $-0.73 |
| Cash Flow | |||
| Operating CF | - | $1.4M | $6.3M |
| CapEx | - | $3.2M | $2.0M |
Source: XBRL data in American Outdoor Brands, Inc. (AOUT)'s 10-K filings on SEC EDGAR, in USD. Compare across companies →
AOUT filing archive
AI analysis pages for each 10-K, 10-Q and 8-K
10-K annual reports
10-Q quarterly reports
Latest 2026 SEC Filings: 10-K, 10-Q, 8-K & Form 4
| Form | Filing date | Period | Analysis | SEC |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8-K | Oct 1, 2026 | - | Analysis | - |
| 8-K | Oct 1, 2026 | - | Analysis | - |
| 4 | Sep 30, 2026 | - | - | - |
| 4 | Sep 30, 2026 | - | - | - |
| 4 | Sep 30, 2026 | - | - | - |
| 4 | Sep 30, 2026 | - | - | - |
| 4 | Sep 30, 2026 | - | - | - |
| 4 | Sep 30, 2026 | - | - | - |
| 10-Q | Sep 3, 2026 | Jul 31, 2026 | Analysis | |
| 8-K | Sep 3, 2026 | - | Analysis | - |
| 4 | Aug 6, 2026 | - | - | - |
| 8-K | Aug 6, 2026 | - | Analysis | - |
| 4 | Jul 13, 2026 | - | - | - |
| 4 | Jul 13, 2026 | - | - | - |
| 4 | Jul 13, 2026 | - | - | - |
| 4 | Jul 13, 2026 | - | - | - |
| 8-K | Jun 26, 2026 | - | Analysis | - |
| 10-K | Jun 25, 2026 | Apr 30, 2026 | Analysis | |
| 8-K | Jun 25, 2026 | - | Analysis | - |
| 4 | Jun 17, 2026 | - | - | - |
| 4 | Jun 17, 2026 | - | - | - |
| 4 | May 29, 2026 | - | - | |
| 4 | May 29, 2026 | - | - | |
| 4 | May 29, 2026 | - | - | |
| 4 | May 29, 2026 | - | - |
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AOUT SEC filings: frequently asked questions
What was AOUT's revenue in fiscal year 2026?
For the fiscal year ended April 30, 2026 (FY2026), American Outdoor Brands, Inc. (AOUT) reported revenue of $190.5 million (down 14.3% from FY2025) and a net loss of $9.2 million. Diluted EPS was -$0.73. The figures come from the XBRL data in the 10-K.
What are the main risks in AOUT's latest 10-K?
In the 10-K filed June 25, 2026, American Outdoor Brands, Inc. (AOUT) flagged: Regulatory risk from U.S. tariffs under IEEPA invalidated by Supreme Court Feb 2026; new Section 122 tariffs imposed since Feb 24, 2026. Geopolitical risk in Asia supply chain: sourcing from China, Taiwan, Thailand, Cambodia, Vietnam, Philippines, Myanmar with political and economic instability. (AI summary of the Risk Factors section.)
What did AOUT report in its latest 8-K?
American Outdoor Brands, Inc. (AOUT) filed an 8-K on October 1, 2026 reporting Item 5.07 (Submission of Matters to a Vote of Security Holders). All seven director nominees elected, with votes-for ranging from 8,593,281 to 9,191,801.
What are the latest AOUT SEC filings?
American Outdoor Brands, Inc. (AOUT) filed its latest 10-K annual report on June 25, 2026, a 10-Q quarterly report on September 3, 2026, an 8-K current report on October 1, 2026 and a Form 4 insider filing on September 30, 2026.
What is AOUT's SEC CIK number?
American Outdoor Brands, Inc. (AOUT)'s SEC Central Index Key (CIK) is 1808997. EDGAR lists every AOUT filing under that number.
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