American Outdoor Brands, Inc. (AOUT) Stock Forecast Oct. 16, 2026
Analysis updated on Oct. 16, 2026 (UTC) · Alpha · vs marketSwitch to Total · Nasdaq
American Outdoor Brands, Inc. (AOUT) stock forecast summary
On Oct. 16, 2026, AOUT is rated Neutral: its 90-day Alpha forecast sits in the middle 30% of the 5172 stocks scored that day.
American Outdoor Brands, Inc. is a small-cap company with a market capitalization of $228M. It ranks number 7 by market capitalization among the 12 Sporting & Athletic Goods, NEC issuers in our coverage with a current forecast. Its Current Ratio of 4.93x is the highest of the 13 peers that report one.
For AOUT, the Spearman rank correlation between our 90-day forecasts and the returns that followed is 23.0%, measured on 357 forecast dates between 2022-07-29 and 2026-07-17 on this stock's own recent history. A rank correlation runs from -100% to +100%: it measures whether higher forecasts were followed by higher returns, and a value near zero or below means the model has shown little skill on this stock. On the 30-day forecasts the same correlation is 1.0%, measured on 400 forecast dates between 2022-07-29 and 2026-09-16. Across our coverage, the out-of-sample test on 4495 stocks from 2025-01-06 to 2026-07-07 produced a positive net return in 82.5% of rebalance periods (factor-neutral book, net of estimated costs). Full backtest report
Expected return relative to the market over the horizon: a positive alpha means the model expects the stock to beat the market, whatever the market does. Ratings: strong buy ≥ +1.8%, buy ≥ +0.2%, sell < -0.9%, strong sell < -1.2% (top 15%, next 20%, middle 30%, next 20%, bottom 15% of the 2026-10-16 signals)
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How AOUT ranks among 5172 stocks
90D Alpha forecasts of every company scored, cut into five relative ratings at the 15th, 35th, 65th and 85th percentiles (dashed lines).
American Outdoor Brands, Inc. (AOUT) fundamentals
Trailing twelve months. The industry median and the rank (1 = highest) are taken over the Sporting & Athletic Goods, NEC peers listed below that report each metric.
Valuation & Market
| Metric | AOUT | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Market Cap | $228M | 7/12 |
| P/B Ratio | 1.39x | 4/9 |
| EPS | $-0.31 | – |
| Book Value/Share | $13.03 | – |
| Revenue/Share | $15.69 | – |
| FCF/Share | $1.52 | – |
Profitability & Margins
| Metric | AOUT | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| ROE | -2.4% | 5/8 |
| ROA | -1.7% | 6/10 |
| ROIC | -2.2% | 7/9 |
| Gross Margin | 46.0% | 7/10 |
| Operating Margin | -2.2% | 8/11 |
| Net Margin | -2.0% | 6/10 |
| EBT Margin | -2.0% | 8/11 |
| Tax Rate | 0.1% | – |
Financial Health
| Metric | AOUT | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 4.93x | 1/13 |
| Quick Ratio | 1.97x | 3/13 |
| D/E Ratio | 0.39x | 7/10 |
| Financial Leverage | 1.39x | 6/9 |
| Interest Coverage | -28.6x | 11/11 |
| Working Capital | $133M | 7/13 |
Cash Flow
| Metric | AOUT | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Operating Cash Flow | $21M | 8/12 |
| Free Cash Flow | $19M | 7/9 |
| Capital Spending | -$2M | 3/9 |
| OCF Growth YoY | 423.0% | 1/7 |
| FCF Growth YoY | 1255.8% | 1/6 |
| FCF/Sales | 9.7% | 5/9 |
| CapEx/Sales | 0.9% | 8/9 |
Operational Efficiency
| Metric | AOUT | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Asset Turnover | 0.87x | 7/9 |
| Receivables Turnover | 7.8x | 6/10 |
| Inventory Turnover | 1.1x | 11/11 |
| Fixed Assets Turnover | 22.5x | 2/10 |
| Days Sales Outstanding | 47 days | 5/10 |
| Days Inventory | 342 days | 1/11 |
| Payables Period | 52 days | 4/9 |
| Cash Conversion Cycle | 337 days | 1/7 |
Income Statement
| Metric | AOUT | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Total Revenue | $198M | 9/10 |
| Operating Income | -$4M | 9/12 |
| Net Income | -$4M | 5/10 |
| R&D Expense | $6M | 5/7 |
| SG&A Expense | $93M | 8/12 |
| Cost of Goods Sold | $107M | 8/11 |
Dividend & Shareholder Information
| Metric | AOUT | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Shares Outstanding | 13M | – |
Balance Sheet Highlights (USD millions)
| Total Current Assets | $167M | 73.0% of assets |
| Cash & Short-term Investments | $33M | 14.6% of assets |
| Accounts Receivable | $26M | 11.2% of assets |
| Inventory | $100M | 43.9% of assets |
| Total Liabilities | $64M | 28.1% of assets |
| Short-term Debt | $19M | 8.1% of assets |
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American Outdoor Brands, Inc. (AOUT) industry peers
Companies classified under the same SEC industry code as American Outdoor Brands, Inc. (Sporting & Athletic Goods, NEC): 13 common-stock issuers with a forecast this week, one row per issuer, largest first. This is a classification match, not a curated list of competitors.
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Sign up free| Company | 90-Day AI Forecast (Alpha) | Market Cap |
|---|---|---|
| AOUT American Outdoor Brands, Inc. | ▶ | $228M |
| GOLF Acushnet Holdings Corp. | ▶ | $4.69B |
| YETI Yeti Holdings, Inc. | ▼ | $3.14B |
| CALY Callaway Golf Co | ▲ | $2.47B |
| PTON Peloton Interactive, Inc. | ▲ | $2.29B |
| JOUT Johnson Outdoors Inc | ▶ | $455M |
| ESCA Escalade Inc | ▼ | $255M |
| CLAR Clarus Corp | ▼ | $138M |
| KBSX Fst Corp. | ▲ | $59M |
| SBDS Solo Brands, Inc. | ▲ | $6M |
| NWTG Newton Golf Company, Inc. | ▲ | $6M |
| TRUG Trugolf Holdings, Inc. | ▼ | $240K |
| BWMG Brownie's Marine Group, Inc | ▼ | N/A |
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American Outdoor Brands, Inc. (AOUT) stock forecast FAQ
What is the American Outdoor Brands, Inc. (AOUT) stock forecast?
On Oct. 16, 2026, AOUT is rated Neutral: its 90-day Alpha forecast sits in the middle 30% of the 5172 stocks scored that day.
How accurate are American Outdoor Brands, Inc. stock predictions?
For AOUT, the Spearman rank correlation between our 90-day forecasts and the returns that followed is 23.0%, measured on 357 forecast dates between 2022-07-29 and 2026-07-17 on this stock's own recent history. A rank correlation runs from -100% to +100%: it measures whether higher forecasts were followed by higher returns, and a value near zero or below means the model has shown little skill on this stock. On the 30-day forecasts the same correlation is 1.0%, measured on 400 forecast dates between 2022-07-29 and 2026-09-16. Across our coverage, the out-of-sample test on 4495 stocks from 2025-01-06 to 2026-07-07 produced a positive net return in 82.5% of rebalance periods (factor-neutral book, net of estimated costs). Full backtest report
How often are American Outdoor Brands, Inc. forecasts updated?
American Outdoor Brands, Inc. forecasts are refreshed on trading days as the daily model run completes. The forecast on this page was produced on Oct. 16, 2026.
Which companies are American Outdoor Brands, Inc.'s industry peers?
13 issuers in our coverage, AOUT included, share the SEC industry code Sporting & Athletic Goods, NEC. The largest are: Acushnet Holdings Corp. (GOLF), Yeti Holdings, Inc. (YETI), Callaway Golf Co (CALY), Peloton Interactive, Inc. (PTON), Johnson Outdoors Inc (JOUT), Escalade Inc (ESCA).
This analysis is generated automatically using our proprietary AI systems and should not be considered personalized investment advice. Past performance does not guarantee future results. Always conduct your own research and consider consulting a financial advisor before making investment decisions.