Johnson Outdoors Inc. (Class A) (JOUT) carries a Roarable Rating of D (Sell) with 50/100 RQD Confidence due to weak cash-flow efficiency and sensitivity to current interest rates. Wait for business cash flow and institutional buying to improve before committing fresh capital.
As of 2026-11-03, Johnson Outdoors Inc. (Class A) (NASDAQ: JOUT) is rated D (Sell / SELL) by Roarable's 5-pillar RQD engine with a composite confidence score of 50/100 at a spot price of $45.67 (-1.19% 1D, market cap $478.6M). Pillar breakdown: Fundamental Cash Engine 12/20, Institutional 13F & Options Flow 11/20, Executive Insider Alignment 12/20, FRED Macro Regime Fit 6/20, and SEC Balance-Sheet Forensics 9/20. Across 1011 tracked Consumer Discretionary issuers, JOUT ranks #550 in composite RQD confidence.
Within the Consumer Discretionary sector (Recreational Games/Products/Toys), JOUT carries a Roarable D (50/100 RQD), trailing P/E of N/A, gross margin of 35.1%, and ROIC of -4.5%. By comparison, JAKK (JAKKS Pacific Inc.) holds a D- grade (40/100 RQD, P/E N/A, ROIC 5.7%, cap $361.6M) and FNKO (Funko Inc. (Class A)) posts a D- grade (36/100 RQD, P/E N/A, ROIC -10.4%, cap $356.7M). Among the 5-stock peer group, BBW leads on earnings multiple (6.5x) while BBW leads on capital efficiency (33.7% ROIC).
Per JOUT's SEC EDGAR XBRL 10-K filing (FY2025, filed 2025-10-03, CIK 0000788329), Johnson Outdoors Inc. (Class A) generated $592.4M in revenue (-0.1% YoY), -$34.3M in net income, and $56.2M in free cash flow against $600.1M in total assets and $0 in total debt. Key quantitative strengths: Established market leader in Consumer Discretionary with deep daily trading liquidity.. Primary risk factors monitored: Company executives have done more routine share selling than personal cash buying lately.. Institutional options positioning shows a 50% call / 50% put premium split.
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SEC XBRL FY 2025 (10-K): 9.5% FCF Margin ($56.2M FCF) & 35.1% Gross Margin
Altman Z-Score 3.79 (FORTRESS SAFE (>3.0)) • Piotroski F-Score 5/9
Macro rate sensitivity & RSI-14 (56.6) create a -14 pt regime headwind
While JOUT currently carries a cautious 50/100 (D) rating due to Macro Regime Fit (6/20), shorts face asymmetric squeeze risk if free cash flow inflects or management executes accretive buybacks.
Established market leader in Consumer Discretionary with deep daily trading liquidity.
Options & Short-Covering Gamma: Reclaiming the 50-day SMA ($44.57) and Max Pain ($47.95) forces dealer call-delta covering toward $56.22.
Forensic Repair Trigger: Halting share dilution (Disciplined Float (-0.40% YoY Shares)) or retiring high-cost debt immediately upgrades the SEC 10-K Forensic pillar.
Johnson Outdoors Inc. (Class A) (JOUT) slipped -1.19% to $45.67, trading at 56% of its 52-week range ($35.65 – $53.54). Stretched risk/reward at current multiples (-5% return on capital) under elevated 10-year interest-rate pressure.
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Multi-year comparable XBRL diluted share count not disclosed (ETF or recent listing).
vs. -0.1% actual YoY revenue growth (assuming 9.25% cost of equity & 16.5x terminal multiple).
No active Ellis Vennor swing setup published on JOUT today. View full Setup Ledger →
No direct multi-tier Butterfly edges indexed yet for JOUT. Explore sector supply chains on /butterfly.
Across 1011 tracked Consumer Discretionary securities in the Roarable RQD universe, Johnson Outdoors Inc. (Class A) (JOUT) ranks #550 by composite RQD confidence (50/100, grade D) and #588 by equity capitalization ($478.6M). Within this direct 5-issuer industry benchmark cohort, BBW leads on earnings valuation at 6.5x trailing P/E, while BBW leads on capital efficiency and profitability with 33.7% ROIC and 55.8% gross margin. ESCA currently holds the highest overall quantitative score in the immediate peer group at 74/100 (B) compared with JOUT at 50/100 (D).
| Ticker / Company | Roarable Grade | RQD Score | Trailing P/E | Gross Margin | ROIC | 1D Change | Market Cap | Head-to-Head |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| JOUT
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Johnson Outdoors Inc. (Class A) | D | 50/100 | — | 35.1% | -4.5% | -1.19% | $478.6M | Benchmark Subject |
| JAKK JAKKS Pacific Inc. | D- | 40/100 | — | 96.0% | 5.7% | -2.79% | $361.6M | /jakk-vs-jout → |
| FNKO Funko Inc. (Class A) | D- | 36/100 | — | — | -10.4% | -4.78% | $356.7M | /fnko-vs-jout → |
| BBW Build-A-Bear Workshop Inc. | C+ | 68/100 | 6.5x | 55.8% | 33.7% | +0.47% | $340.1M | /bbw-vs-jout → |
| ESCA Escalade Incorporated | B | 74/100 | 20.2x | 26.9% | 8.0% | -2.18% | $271.0M | /esca-vs-jout → |
In its most recent audited fiscal period (FY2025, filed 2025-10-03), Johnson Outdoors Inc. (Class A) (JOUT) reported GAAP revenue of $592.4M (-0.1% vs. FY2024 revenue of $592.8M , and -10.8% cumulative change since FY2023) , GAAP net income of -$34.3M, operating cash flow of $56.2M, and free cash flow of $56.2M (+37.1% YoY). On the balance sheet, JOUT closed FY2025 with $600.1M in total assets against $0 in total debt (Altman Z-Score: 3.79, Piotroski F-Score: 5/9).
| Fiscal Period | Filing Date | Revenue | Net Income | Operating Cash Flow | Free Cash Flow | Total Assets | Total Debt |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FY2025 (FY) | 2025-10-03 | $592.4M | -$34.3M | $56.2M | $56.2M | $600.1M | — |
| FY2024 (FY) | 2024-09-27 | $592.8M | -$26.5M | $41.0M | $41.0M | $612.9M | — |
| FY2023 (FY) | 2023-09-29 | $663.8M | $19.5M | $41.7M | $41.7M | — | — |
As of 2026-11-03, Johnson Outdoors Inc. (Class A) (NASDAQ: JOUT) is rated D (Sell / SELL) by Roarable's 5-pillar RQD engine with a composite confidence score of 50/100 at a spot price of $45.67 (-1.19% 1D, market cap $478.6M). Pillar breakdown: Fundamental Cash Engine 12/20, Institutional 13F & Options Flow 11/20, Executive Insider Alignment 12/20, FRED Macro Regime Fit 6/20, and SEC Balance-Sheet Forensics 9/20. Across 1011 tracked Consumer Discretionary issuers, JOUT ranks #550 in composite RQD confidence.
Within the Consumer Discretionary sector (Recreational Games/Products/Toys), JOUT carries a Roarable D (50/100 RQD), trailing P/E of N/A, gross margin of 35.1%, and ROIC of -4.5%. By comparison, JAKK (JAKKS Pacific Inc.) holds a D- grade (40/100 RQD, P/E N/A, ROIC 5.7%, cap $361.6M) and FNKO (Funko Inc. (Class A)) posts a D- grade (36/100 RQD, P/E N/A, ROIC -10.4%, cap $356.7M). Among the 5-stock peer group, BBW leads on earnings multiple (6.5x) while BBW leads on capital efficiency (33.7% ROIC).
Per JOUT's SEC EDGAR XBRL 10-K filing (FY2025, filed 2025-10-03, CIK 0000788329), Johnson Outdoors Inc. (Class A) generated $592.4M in revenue (-0.1% YoY), -$34.3M in net income, and $56.2M in free cash flow against $600.1M in total assets and $0 in total debt. Key quantitative strengths: Established market leader in Consumer Discretionary with deep daily trading liquidity.. Primary risk factors monitored: Company executives have done more routine share selling than personal cash buying lately.. Institutional options positioning shows a 50% call / 50% put premium split.
JOUT last traded at $45.67 (-1.19% on volume of 24,638 shares), positioning the stock +2.47% above its 50-day simple moving average ($44.57) and -1.72% below its 200-day simple moving average ($46.47). Across its 52-week range of $35.65 to $53.54, JOUT sits at the 56.0% percentile with a 14-day RSI of 56.6 (BULLISH MOMENTUM) and an implied next-earnings move of ±5.4% ($43.20 to $48.14).
Why JOUT Stock slipped -1.19% Today — RQD Quant Desk Flash. Stretched risk/reward at current multiples (-5% return on capital) under elevated 10-year interest-rate pressure.
Per the Roarable RQD rating, JOUT scores 50 out of 100, a letter grade of D, labeled "Roarable Sell — Underperform / Distribution Warning." The five pillars are:
Investor takeaway: The composite reflects a company with a serviceable balance sheet and a high free cash flow yield, offset by negative operating and net margins, negative ROIC, weak insider signaling, and a weak macro-fit score. Upside drivers would need to come from an operating turnaround that converts the cash flow profile into positive returns on capital. Valuation tradeoffs are unclear because P/E and EV/EBITDA are not available in source data. This analysis is educational and not personalized financial advice.
| Period | Revenue | Operating Income | Net Income | EPS | FCF | Cash | Debt |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FY 2025 | $592.4M | $-16.2M | $-34.3M | N/A | $56.2M | $130.7M | N/A |
| FY 2024 | $592.8M | $-43.5M | $-26.5M | N/A | $41.0M | $95.3M | N/A |
| FY 2023 | $663.8M | $11.7M | $19.5M | N/A | $41.7M | N/A | N/A |
Per the SEC financials, revenue was broadly flat between FY 2024 and FY 2025 and declined from FY 2023. Operating and net losses appear in FY 2024 and FY 2025 after a profitable FY 2023. Per the market data, gross margin is 35.1%, operating margin is -2.7%, and net margin is -5.8%. ROIC is -4.5%. Per the RQD rating, the Altman Z-Score is 3.79 and the Piotroski F-Score is 5/9. Per the RQD rating, Debt/Equity is 0.5, while reported debt values are N/A in the financials, and reported cash increased from $95.3M in FY 2024 to $130.7M in FY 2025.
Per the news wire, recent headlines describe JOUT as having a stable dividend and a debt-free balance sheet, a note that buying ahead of the next dividend may not be advisable, a reported BlackRock position of 450,378 Class A shares, and a Wall Street Zen upgrade to "Buy." The upgrade is the only item marked as a catalyst (GREEN); the remaining items are marked YELLOW market-wire coverage. Per the Butterfly Supply-Chain Graph, the supply chain is NONE, with no butterfly links and no proprietary signals. Risk watch items include the negative operating and net margins and the negative ROIC reported in the financials.
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Welcome to the JOUT (Johnson Outdoors Inc. (Class A)) Roar Pit. Current RQD Composite is 50/100 (Roarable Sell — Underperform / Distribution Warning) in Recreational Games/Products/Toys. Bulls point to operating leverage and sector positioning, while bears focus on macro rate sensitivity and margin execution. Pick your side (🐂 Bull or 🐻 Bear) and drop your price target below.
Everyone in here is repeating the bull case on JOUT, but look at what you are paying: current EV/EBITDA multiples with 35.1% gross margins. Unless Johnson Outdoors Inc. (Class A) expands free cash flow yield next quarter, I would rather wait for a pullback closer to the 200-day moving average before touching this.
Looking at the 5-pillar RQD breakdown on JOUT, the market is fixating on short-term headline noise in Recreational Games/Products/Toys and ignoring the balance sheet and cash flow trajectory. At $46.22 (52-wk range $35.65 - $53.54), any beat on forward guidance forces shorts and underweight funds to chase.
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