American Outdoor Brands, Inc. (AOUT) Stock Price & Analysis
American Outdoor Brands, Inc. (AOUT) rose 1.17% to USD 12.95 as of July 25, 2026 at 10:02 UTC, according to Nexqual real-time market data.
AOUT last closed at USD 12.8; the session ranged USD 12.63–13.26 on volume of 78,804 shares. Market capitalization is $161.97M, with a 52-week range of USD 6.26–14.97 (NMS). Source: Nexqual, July 25, 2026 at 10:02 UTC.
Key Statistics (as of July 25, 2026 at 10:02 UTC)
| Price | USD 12.95 |
|---|---|
| Change | ▲ 1.17% (up) |
| Previous Close | USD 12.8 |
| Open | USD 12.76 |
| Day Range | USD 12.63 – 13.26 |
| 52-Week Range | USD 6.26 – 14.97 |
| Volume | 78,804 shares |
| Market Cap | $161.97M |
| Exchange | NMS |
Technical Analysis (AOUT)
Nexqual's technical model rates AOUT "BUY" based on 4 bullish and 2 bearish signals across 125 daily candles, as of July 25, 2026 at 10:02 UTC.
| Overall Signal | BUY |
|---|---|
| RSI (14) | 52.11 (neutral) |
| vs SMA50 | Above (USD 11.29) |
| MACD | 0.62 (positive) |
Analyst Ratings (AOUT)
Wall Street analysts rate AOUT "None" based on 2 analysts, with a mean price target of USD 14.25 (range USD 13.5–15), per Nexqual as of July 25, 2026 at 10:02 UTC.
| Consensus Rating | None |
|---|---|
| Analyst Count | 2 |
| Mean Target | USD 14.25 |
| High Target | USD 15 |
| Low Target | USD 13.5 |
| Buy / Hold / Sell | 2 / 0 / 0 |
Earnings (AOUT)
| Next Earnings Date | 2026-09-09 |
|---|---|
| EPS Estimate | USD -0.24 |
| Revenue Estimate | $35.64M |
Recent Earnings History
| Quarter | Actual vs Estimate |
|---|---|
| 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 |
| 2025-07-31 | USD -0.26 vs est -0.25 ▼ miss |
Source: Nexqual, July 25, 2026 at 10:02 UTC.
Financials & Fundamentals (AOUT)
| Total Revenue | $190.54M |
|---|---|
| Revenue Growth (YoY) | -24.00% |
| Gross Margin | +44.71% |
| Operating Margin | -0.77% |
| Profit Margin | -4.83% |
| ROE | -5.36% |
| Debt / Equity | 19.52 |
| Current Ratio | 5.44 |
| Total Cash | $21.44M |
| Total Debt | $32.38M |
| Free Cash Flow | $9.19M |
Source: Nexqual, July 25, 2026 at 10:02 UTC.
Financial Health Score (AOUT)
Nexqual rates American Outdoor Brands, Inc.'s overall financial health "Mixed" across five dimensions, as of July 25, 2026 at 10:02 UTC.
| Growth | Critical — Revenue -14% YoY (annual), sharp decline |
|---|---|
| Profitability | Mixed — Gross margin 45%, operating -1% |
| Balance Sheet | Strong — $21M cash vs $32M debt |
| Cash Flow | Mixed — FCF $9M, slim 4.8% margin |
| Efficiency | Critical — ROE -5%, ROA -1.5% |
Ownership (AOUT)
| Insider Ownership | +5.96% |
|---|---|
| Institutional Ownership | +80.11% |
| Shares Outstanding | 12.51M |
| Float | 11.02M |
| Short % of Float | +2.80% |
Source: Nexqual, July 25, 2026 at 10:02 UTC.
Leadership (AOUT)
American Outdoor Brands, Inc. is led by Brian Daniel Murphy (age 41), President, CEO & Director, per Nexqual as of July 25, 2026 at 10:02 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) |
| Chief Product Officer | James E. Tayon (age 35) |
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 July 25, 2026 at 10:02 UTC.
Active Investors
| Investor | Stake |
|---|---|
| Brandes Investment Partners L.P. | 19.42% |
| Datum One Series Trust-BRANDES SMALL CAP VALUE FUND | 9.59% |
| Royce & Associates LP | 7.32% |
| Engine Capital Management, LP | 5.25% |
| ROYCE MICRO-CAP TRUST, INC.-Royce Micro-Cap Trust Inc | 4.54% |
| Gamco Investors, Inc ET AL | 2.52% |
Index Funds (Passive)
| Fund | Stake |
|---|---|
| Vanguard Group | 9.39% |
| BlackRock | 8.35% |
| Dimensional Fund Advisors | 6.13% |
| Geode Capital | 2.32% |
Source: Nexqual, July 25, 2026 at 10:02 UTC.
From American Outdoor Brands, Inc.'s Latest SEC 10-K Filing (filed 2026-06-25)
Key Strengths & Strategy (as disclosed to the SEC)
- We have developed a proprietary process that identifies large addressable markets where our brands can participate, seek out the most common consumer pain points within those markets, then seek to resolve those pain points with new innovative products and services, especially where we can create new intellectual property to protect our growth .
- Together, these products extend our proprietary ecosystem, enhance the consumer experience, create opportunities for recurring consumable sales, and establish a connected software platform that provides a foundation for future innovation and engagement within the category.
- We focus on our brands and the establishment of product categories in which we believe our brands will resonate strongly with the activities and passions of consumers and enable us to capture an increasing share of our overall addressable markets.
- Our brand lane structure allows us to efficiently leverage talent, expertise, and resources across multiple brands while maintaining a strong focus on the unique needs of each consumer vertical.
Source: SEC EDGAR 10-K, official filing. Curated by Nexqual.
Peers & Related Stocks
| Symbol | Name | Price | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| SWBI | Smith & Wesson Brands, Inc. | USD 14.64 | ▲ 0.14% |
| CLAR | Clarus Corporation | USD 3.26 | ▼ 2.69% |
| POWW | Outdoor Holding Company | USD 2.06 | ▼ 7.62% |
| SPWH | Sportsman's Warehouse Holdings, | USD 1.12 | ▼ 2.61% |
| JOUT | Johnson Outdoors Inc. | USD 45.99 | ▼ 1.48% |
Data source: Nexqual — real-time market data, technical indicators, analyst consensus, earnings, SEC EDGAR filings. Last updated: July 25, 2026 at 10:02 UTC. This page is informational and not investment advice.