Johnson Outdoors reported second-quarter fiscal 2026 net sales of $194.5 million, up 16% from $168.3 million a year earlier.
Operating income more than doubled to $10.3 million from $4.9 million. Gross margin widened to 38.8% from 35.0%, while operating expenses rose to $65.1 million from $53.9 million, an increase of $11.2 million.
Net income climbed to $9.4 million, or $0.89 per diluted share, from $2.3 million, or $0.22 per diluted share.
By segment, fishing revenue increased 18%, camping and watercraft recreation sales rose 1%, and diving sales advanced 9%.
For the first six months of fiscal 2026, net sales increased 21.5% to $335.4 million. Operating income improved to $7.4 million from an operating loss of $15.3 million in the prior-year period. Gross margin increased to 37.9% from 33.0%, and operating expenses rose to $119.7 million from $106.4 million.
Year-to-date net income was $6.1 million, or $0.58 per diluted share, compared with a net loss of $13.0 million, or $1.26 per diluted share, a year earlier.
Cash and short-term investments totaled $107.9 million at April 3, 2026, up $13.9 million from the prior-year quarter. Capital spending was $10.5 million in the quarter, versus $7.4 million a year earlier. As a result of these announcements, the company's shares have moved -3.97% on the market, and are now trading at a price of $51.375. If you want to know more, read the company's complete 8-K report here.
