American Outdoor Brands, Inc. (AOUT) Stock Price & Analysis
American Outdoor Brands, Inc. (AOUT) closed at USD 17.76 on Thursday, October 15, 2026, up 1.43% on the day. The US market is currently closed; this is not a live price.
The prior close was USD 17.51; the Oct 15, 2026 session ranged USD 17.08–17.83 on volume of 118,440 shares. Market capitalization is $224.15M, with a 52-week range of USD 6.26–17.83 (NMS). Source: Nexqual, retrieved October 16, 2026 at 05:22 UTC.
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Key facts (AOUT)
- Analysts: Buy (mean 2.00 on a 1–5 scale) (3 analysts), mean target USD 18.33 (range 16–22).
- Total return with dividends: 1Y +135.9% vs S&P 500 +18.1%; 5Y -24.0% vs S&P 500 +85.1%.
- Next earnings: 2026-09-03, EPS estimate USD 0.33, revenue estimate $59.0M.
Analysts (AOUT)
Consensus Buy (mean 2.00 on a 1–5 scale), 3 analysts; mean target USD 18.33 (low 16, high 22).
Rating changes, last 120 days:
| Date | Firm | Action | Rating | Price target |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-10-13 | Ladenburg Thalmann | Initiated | Buy | $22 |
| 2026-09-04 | Roth Capital | Target raised | Buy | $13.5 → $17 |
| 2026-06-26 | Lake Street | Target raised | Buy | $14 → $15 |
Total return (dividends reinvested) (AOUT)
| 1Y (from 2025-10-16) | 5Y (from 2021-10-11) | |
|---|---|---|
| Total return | +135.9% | -24.0% |
| S&P 500 (SPY) | +18.1% | +85.1% |
| Per year | +136.6% | -5.3% |
| Volatility (annualized) | 62.3% | 49.2% |
| Max drawdown | -31.3% (Jul 2026→Sep 2026) | -73.8% (Nov 2021→Nov 2025) |
Key Statistics (as of October 16, 2026 at 05:22 UTC)
| Price | USD 17.76 |
|---|---|
| Change | ▲ 1.43% (up) |
| Previous Close | USD 17.51 |
| Open | USD 17.55 |
| Day Range | USD 17.08 – 17.83 |
| 52-Week Range | USD 6.26 – 17.83 |
| Volume | 118,440 shares |
| Market Cap | $224.15M |
| Exchange | NMS |
Technical Analysis (AOUT)
Nexqual's technical model rates AOUT "BUY" based on 5 bullish and 3 bearish signals across 127 daily candles, as of October 16, 2026 at 05:22 UTC.
| Overall Signal | BUY |
|---|---|
| RSI (14) | 74.69 (overbought) |
| vs SMA50 | Above (USD 14.23) |
| MACD | 0.76 (positive) |
Analyst Ratings (AOUT)
Wall Street analysts rate AOUT "Buy" based on 3 analysts, with a mean price target of USD 18.33 (range USD 16–22), per Nexqual as of October 16, 2026 at 05:22 UTC.
| Consensus Rating | Buy |
|---|---|
| Analyst Count | 3 |
| Mean Target | USD 18.33 |
| High Target | USD 22 |
| Low Target | USD 16 |
| Buy / Hold / Sell | 3 / 0 / 0 |
Earnings (AOUT)
| Next Earnings Date | 2026-09-03 |
|---|---|
| EPS Estimate | USD 0.33 |
| Revenue Estimate | $58.98M |
Recent Earnings History
| Quarter | Actual vs Estimate |
|---|---|
| 2026-07-31 | USD 0.03 vs est -0.24 ▲ beat |
| 2026-04-30 | USD 0.13 vs est -0.01 ▲ beat |
| 2026-01-31 | USD 0.12 vs est 0.09 ▲ beat |
| 2025-10-31 | USD 0.29 vs est 0.2 ▲ beat |
Source: Nexqual, October 16, 2026 at 05:22 UTC.
Financials & Fundamentals (AOUT)
| Total Revenue | $198.09M |
|---|---|
| Revenue Growth (latest quarter, YoY) | +25.40% |
| Gross Margin | +46.08% |
| Operating Margin | -5.14% |
| Profit Margin | -1.97% |
| ROE | -2.35% |
| Debt / Equity | 0.19 |
| Current Ratio | 4.93 |
| Total Cash | $33.27M |
| Total Debt | $32.01M |
| Free Cash Flow (fiscal year ended Apr 2026, SEC 10-K) | $4.27M (2.2% of revenue) |
Source: Nexqual, October 16, 2026 at 05:22 UTC.
Financial Health Score (AOUT)
Nexqual rates American Outdoor Brands, Inc.'s overall financial health "Mixed" across five dimensions, as of October 16, 2026 at 05:22 UTC.
| Growth | Critical — Revenue -14% YoY (annual), sharp decline |
|---|---|
| Profitability | Mixed — Gross margin 46%, operating -5% |
| Balance Sheet | Strong — $33M cash vs $32M debt, net cash position |
| Cash Flow | Mixed — FCF $4M (FY ended Apr 2026, 10-K), slim 2.2% margin |
| Efficiency | Critical — ROE -2%, ROA -0.2% |
Ownership (AOUT)
| Insider Ownership | +6.40% |
|---|---|
| Institutional Ownership | +79.85% |
| Shares Outstanding | 12.62M |
| Float | 11.78M |
| Short % of Float | +2.76% |
Source: Nexqual, October 16, 2026 at 05:22 UTC.
Leadership (AOUT)
American Outdoor Brands, Inc. is led by Brian Daniel Murphy (age 41), President, CEO & Director, per Nexqual as of October 16, 2026 at 05:22 UTC.
| President, CEO & Director | Brian Daniel Murphy (age 41) |
|---|---|
| Executive VP, CFO, Treasurer & Secretary | H. Andrew Fulmer (age 51) |
| Chief Operating Officer | Brent A. Vulgamott (age 40) |
| Vice President of Investor Relations | Elizabeth A. Sharp (age 62) |
| Vice President of Corporate Development | Tyler Lindwall |
Major Backers & Investors (AOUT)
Notable institutional backers of American Outdoor Brands, Inc. include Brandes Investment Partners L.P., Datum One Series Trust-BRANDES SMALL CAP VALUE FUND, Royce & Associates LP, according to Nexqual as of October 16, 2026 at 05:22 UTC.
Active Investors
| Investor | Stake |
|---|---|
| Brandes Investment Partners L.P. | 19.5% |
| Datum One Series Trust-BRANDES SMALL CAP VALUE FUND | 9.73% |
| Royce & Associates LP | 8% |
| Engine Capital Management, LP | 5.2% |
| ROYCE MICRO-CAP TRUST, INC.-Royce Micro-Cap Trust Inc | 4.98% |
| Gamco Investors, Inc ET AL | 2.42% |
| ROYCE FUND-Royce Micro-Cap Fund | 2.28% |
| EQ Advisors Trust-1290 VT GAMCO Small Company Value Portfolio | 2.22% |
Index Funds (Passive)
| Fund | Stake |
|---|---|
| Vanguard Group | 7.6% |
| Dimensional Fund Advisors | 5.74% |
Source: Nexqual, October 16, 2026 at 05:22 UTC.
Peers & Related Stocks
| Symbol | Name | Price | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| FNKO | Funko, Inc. | USD 6.83 | ▲ 4.68% |
| JOUT | Johnson Outdoors Inc. | USD 43.41 | ▲ 1.64% |
| TRON | Tron Inc. | USD 1.18 | ▼ 3.69% |
| LUCK | LUCKY STRIKE ENTERTAINMENT CORP | USD 5.09 | ▼ 1.36% |
| FUN | Six Flags Entertainment Corpora | USD 8.55 | ▼ 16.18% |
| PRKS | United Parks & Resorts Inc. | USD 32.75 | ▼ 3.53% |
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