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AOUT Stock Forecast: American Outdoor Brands, Inc. Price Predictions for 2026-2027

Last close, 8 Oct 2026
$16
+1.43% on the day

The 2 Wall Street analysts covering American Outdoor Brands, Inc. hold a median 12-month price target of $17 — +1.2% from the last close. Ticker Nerd's systematic factor model, run across ~4,600 US stocks, ranks it 96 of 100 as at 8 Oct 2026 — among the strongest tenth. Here, the model and the Street point the same way.

Market cap
$203.1M
Ticker Nerd rank
96 / 100
Median analyst target
$17
Analysts covering
2
Revenue$37.3M+25.4% y/y
Operating income−$2.1M
Net income−$1.5M
Free cash flow$12.5M
Quarterly, 8 quarters to 31 July 2026 · latest quarter's figure shown
Total return, dividends reinvested
1W
+1.6%
1M
+10.4%
YTD
+110.9%
1Y
+97.8%
From 52W high
−7.1%
From 52W low
+156.3%
$6
$18
52-week range, adjusted closes · the dot is the last close
Ticker Nerd rank

AOUT stock analysis: one number for the whole business

Consensus tells you what everyone already believes. The model scores American Outdoor Brands, Inc. on its factor families — the same systematic rank behind the Ticker Nerd portfolio.

Where the model ranks itAs at 8 Oct 2026
96 / 100

Percentile across ~4,600 US stocks on Ticker Nerd’s systematic factor model. Higher is better. How the model is built and tested

Accruals
97
Momentum
94
Issuance
86
Revisions
80
Size
67
Value
66
Quality
64
Volatility
62
Growth
27

Accruals (97): Reported profit is backed by cash, and the company is not expanding recklessly.

Growth (27): Sales and profits are flat, shrinking, or growing more slowly than they were.

Built and run by Aslam Ghouse, an ex-Goldman Sachs quant trader with fourteen years in markets.

Wall Street

AOUT stock forecast 2026-2027: analyst price targets & predictions

The bullish and bearish analyst opinions on AOUT, reported as data — targets and ratings, the market's view beside the model's.

Share price and the analyst range, 12 monthsAdjusted close, US dollars
$6$8$10$12$14$16$18Jan 26Apr 26Jul 26Oct 26AOUTHigh $17Median $17Low $16

Price targets and ratings are third-party analyst estimates, reported here as data. They are not Ticker Nerd forecasts, and they are frequently wrong.

Data provided by Twelve Data

What Wall Street says2 analysts
2 Buy0 Hold0 Sell
Low $16Median $17High $17

The green dot is the last close — the median target sits +1.2% from it.

Recent analyst actionsNewest first
DateFirmActionRatingTarget
4 Sept 2026Roth CapitalReiteratesBuy$14 → $17
26 June 2026Lake StreetMaintainsBuy$14 → $15
26 June 2026Lake StreetMaintainsBuy—
17 Dec 2025Roth CapitalMaintainsBuy—
10 Dec 2025Lake StreetMaintainsBuy—
27 June 2025Lake StreetMaintainsBuy—
27 Jan 2025Lake StreetMaintainsBuy—
6 Dec 2024Lake StreetMaintainsBuy—
16 Sept 2024Roth MKMMaintainsBuy—
12 Mar 2024Roth MKMReiteratesBuy—
8 Sept 2023B. Riley SecuritiesReiteratesBuy—
30 Aug 2022B. Riley SecuritiesUpgradeBuy—
21 July 2022Roth CapitalInitiatesBuy—
21 June 2022B. Riley SecuritiesDowngradeNeutral—
11 Mar 2022Lake StreetMaintainsBuy—
4 Mar 2021B. Riley FBRInitiatesBuy—
4 Mar 2021B. Riley SecuritiesInitiatesBuy—
22 Jan 2021WedbushUpgradeOutperform—
18 Nov 2020CL KingInitiatesBuy—
26 Aug 2020WedbushInitiatesNeutral—

Price targets and ratings are third-party analyst estimates, reported here as data. They are not Ticker Nerd forecasts, and they are frequently wrong.

Market Radar

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Computed off the Friday close and sent before the US open.

Market Radar reports the week’s largest rank changes across roughly 4,600 US stocks, the factor behind each one, and where the market went. AOUT appears on the weeks it earns a place.

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Performance

AOUT vs the S&P 500

Both lines are total return — dividends reinvested — so the comparison is honest on both sides.

Over the twelve months to 8 Oct 2026, American Outdoor Brands, Inc. returned +97.8% against +16.2% for the S&P 500, dividends included.

AOUT vs S&P 500, last 12 monthsTotal return, rebased to 100
80100120140160180200Jan 26Apr 26Jul 26Oct 26AOUTS&P 500

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Data provided by Twelve Data

Estimates

AOUT analyst estimate revisions

Not the forecast itself — the direction analysts are revising it. Revision direction is one of the model's factor families.

Which way the estimates are movingNext fiscal year
EPS revision, 90 days
+110.5%
Analysts raising
2
Analysts cutting
0
Fundamentals

American Outdoor Brands, Inc. (AOUT) financial data

A margin means little on its own. Each bar marks where the figure sits across the whole US universe we score.

Valuation
Trailing P/E
−22.4×

Cheaper than 96% of US stocks

Price / sales
1.0×

Cheaper than 68% of US stocks

Price / book
1.2×

Cheaper than 64% of US stocks

EV / EBITDA
18.2×

Cheaper than 17% of US stocks

Growth & margins
Revenue growth (YoY)
25.4%

Higher than 74% of US stocks

Earnings growth (YoY)
25.4%

Higher than 63% of US stocks

Gross margin
53.0%

Higher than 66% of US stocks

Operating margin
−5.1%

Higher than 27% of US stocks

Net margin
−2.0%

Higher than 27% of US stocks

Returns & dividend
Return on equity
−2.4%

Higher than 42% of US stocks

Return on assets
−0.2%

Higher than 43% of US stocks

Dividend yield
0.0%

Higher than 1% of US dividend payers

Bars mark the percentile across the ~4,600 US stocks Ticker Nerd covers, among those reporting the figure.

Key statistics

American Outdoor Brands, Inc. (AOUT) statistics: revenue, profit & scale

The headline figures, each with its date. Every row carries its own link — cite it straight from here.

  • American Outdoor Brands, Inc. has a market value of $203.1M and an enterprise value of $201.8M.

  • Revenue in the twelve months to 31 July 2026: $198.1M. The latest quarter grew 25.4% year on year.

  • Net income over the same four quarters: −$3.9M, a −2.0% net margin.

  • Diluted earnings per share, trailing twelve months: $−0.31.

  • Free cash flow in the twelve months to 31 July 2026: $18.5M.

  • American Outdoor Brands, Inc. spent $2.6M on share buybacks in the twelve months to 31 July 2026.

  • Shares outstanding: 12.6M.

  • Trailing P/E: −22.4×; forward P/E: 20.9× — the forward figure prices analyst consensus estimates, not reported earnings.

  • Forward dividend yield: 0.00%, paying out 0% of earnings.

  • American Outdoor Brands, Inc. employs 267 people — $742K of revenue per employee.

Statement figures: company filings via Twelve Data, four quarters to 31 July 2026 · market figures as at 7 Oct 2026

Data provided by Twelve Data

Peers

AOUT vs competitors

The nearest names by industry and size, scored by the same model — like for like.

Its peer group, ranked by the same modelLeisure
CompanyMarket capTKN rank
AOUTAmerican Outdoor Brands, Inc.$203.1M
96
XPOFXponential Fitness, Inc.$244.3M
29
ESCAEscalade, Inc.$257.2M
99
JAKKJAKKS Pacific, Inc.$320.0M
84
CLARClarus Corp.$131.3M
91
FNKOFunko, Inc.$363.5M
98
JOUTJohnson Outdoors, Inc.$459.2M
91

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News

Latest AOUT news & analysis

5 Stocks With Recent Price Strength After a Mixed September

Zacks Investment Research · 5 Oct 2026positive

Zacks Research highlighted AOUT among five stocks showing recent price strength after a mixed September, noting strong momentum and improving earnings estimates. The stock was identified alongside VNCE, VRA, NUTX and FET in the report.

Why it matters — The mention signals that AOUT has been exhibiting positive price momentum and improving earnings estimates, which may be of interest to investors tracking the company's recent performance.

American Outdoor Brands Board of Directors Approves $10 Million Share Repurchase Program

PRNewsWire · 1 Oct 2026positive

American Outdoor Brands announced that its Board of Directors approved a share repurchase program authorizing up to $10 million of the company's outstanding common stock. The program runs from October 1, 2026 to September 30, 2027.

Why it matters — A buyback program signals that the board views the company's shares as a worthwhile investment and provides a mechanism to return value to AOUT shareholders over the coming year.

Recent Price Trend in American Outdoor Brands (AOUT) is Your Friend, Here's Why

Zacks Investment Research · 25 Sept 2026positive

Zacks Investment Research reports that American Outdoor Brands (AOUT) passed its "Recent Price Strength" screen, indicating the stock is well positioned to maintain its recent uptrend. The article highlights AOUT as one of several stocks exhibiting sustained price strength.

Why it matters — AOUT watchers would care because the stock's recent price strength suggests positive momentum that could be of interest to investors following the company.

American Outdoor Brands (AOUT) Upgraded to Strong Buy: What Does It Mean for the Stock?

Zacks Investment Research · 22 Sept 2026positive

American Outdoor Brands (AOUT) was upgraded to a Zacks Rank #1 (Strong Buy), reflecting growing optimism about its earnings prospects. Zacks suggests this could drive the stock higher in the near term.

Why it matters — A stock-rating upgrade signals improved expectations for AOUT's earnings outlook, which is relevant to investors tracking the company's near-term performance.

American Outdoor Brands Shoots Higher As Turnaround Gains Momentum (Upgrade)

Seeking Alpha · 4 Sept 2026positive

American Outdoor Brands reported a strong Q1 FY2027 with revenue up 25.4% and substantial profitability improvements, prompting management to raise its FY2027 EBITDA guidance to $14.5–$17.5 million. The company cited operational leverage, cost discipline, robust new product innovation, and growth across e-commerce and traditional channels.

Why it matters — AOUT watchers would note the company's improved financial performance, raised guidance, and net cash position of $33.3 million as signs the business is strengthening operationally.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions about AOUT stock

What is the AOUT stock price forecast for 2026-2027?

The 2 Wall Street analysts covering American Outdoor Brands, Inc. have a median 12-month price target of $17, with estimates ranging from $16 to $17. These are third-party analyst estimates, not Ticker Nerd forecasts, and they are frequently wrong.

Is AOUT stock a buy right now?

Of the 2 analysts covering American Outdoor Brands, Inc., 2 rate it a Buy, 0 a Hold and 0 a Sell. Ticker Nerd's systematic factor model ranks American Outdoor Brands, Inc. 96 out of 100 across roughly 4,600 US stocks as at 8 Oct 2026. None of this is personal advice — it does not consider your circumstances.

How does Ticker Nerd's model rank AOUT?

As at 8 Oct 2026, American Outdoor Brands, Inc. ranks 96 out of 100 on Ticker Nerd's systematic factor model — a percentile across roughly 4,600 US stocks, built from its factor families. Its strongest factor family is Accruals (97 of 100).

Will AOUT stock go up?

No one can know that. What the data says: the median 12-month target from 2 analysts implies +1.2% from the last close, and Ticker Nerd's factor model ranks American Outdoor Brands, Inc. 96 out of 100 as at 8 Oct 2026. Analyst targets are third-party estimates and frequently wrong; none of this is personal advice.

What is the AOUT stock forecast for 2030?

No analyst covering American Outdoor Brands, Inc. publishes a 2030 price target — Wall Street targets run 12 to 18 months out. Sites quoting a 2030 price for AOUT are extrapolating price history, which says nothing about the business. The furthest attributed numbers are the current analyst targets: $16 to $17 over the next 12 months.

How has AOUT stock performed over the past year?

American Outdoor Brands, Inc. returned +97.8% over the 12 months to 8 Oct 2026, with dividends reinvested. Past performance does not indicate future returns.

What does American Outdoor Brands, Inc. do?

American Outdoor Brands Inc. is a consumer products company focused on outdoor lifestyle and shooting sports accessories.

What is the latest news on AOUT?

The most recent item we track (Zacks Investment Research, 5 Oct 2026): "5 Stocks With Recent Price Strength After a Mixed September". Zacks Research highlighted AOUT among five stocks showing recent price strength after a mixed September, noting strong momentum and improving earnings estimates. The stock was identified alongside VNCE, VRA, NUTX and FET in the report.

Company

About American Outdoor Brands, Inc.

American Outdoor Brands Inc. is a consumer products company focused on outdoor lifestyle and shooting sports accessories. American Outdoor Brands designs, manufactures, and distributes products for hunting, fishing, camping, shooting, personal defense, and outdoor cooking. Its portfolio includes sportsman knives and tools, land management equipment, harvesting products, optics and aiming accessories, firearm cleaning and reloading supplies, as well as camping, survival, and emergency preparedness gear. The company serves rugged outdoor enthusiasts and commercial customers through a broad mix of branded products that support field use, home preparedness, and recreational activities. Based in Columbia, Missouri, American Outdoor Brands plays a specialized role in the recreational products market by supplying category-specific gear across multiple outdoor segments.

CEO Mr. Brian Daniel Murphy · 267 employees · United States · https://www.aob.com