Lake Street Rates American Outdoor Brands (AOUT) buy

Lake Street maintains its buy rating on American Outdoor Brands with a $15 price target, a 27.77% upside from the current price.

By EarningsIQ Research Desk · Published Jun 26, 2026, 1:02 PM EDT · Updated Jul 1, 2026, 6:01 AM EDT

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Lake Street rated American Outdoor Brands, Inc. ($AOUT) "buy" with a $15 price target on June 26, 2026.

Since the rating, $AOUT is up 23.1% after 1 week, up 8.6% after 1 month and up 55.7% to date (from the $11.60 close on Jun 26, 2026).

AOUT American Outdoor Brands, Inc.

$18.06 +128.03% year to date

Daily close · Oct 16, 2026

Key Points

Lake Street reiterated its buy rating on American Outdoor Brands, Inc. (AOUT) with a $15 price target on June 26, 2026.
Lake Street's $15 price target implies 27.77% upside from American Outdoor Brands, Inc.'s ($AOUT) current $11.74 share price.
Shares of AOUT traded near $9.91 on Friday, with a market cap of approximately $124.8 million and a forward P/E of 26.1.
Insider activity included significant stock purchases by the CEO, Brian Daniel Murphy, and other executives in late May 2026.

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Lake Street reiterated its buy rating for American Outdoor Brands, Inc. (NasdaqGS: AOUT) on June 26, 2026, setting a price target of $15. This move by analyst Mark Smith signals continued confidence in the company's prospects.

American Outdoor Brands, Inc. Stock Down 28.5%

Shares of American Outdoor Brands traded near $9.91 on Friday. The company, which operates in the consumer cyclical sector under the leisure industry, has a market capitalization of about $124.8 million. Its forward P/E ratio stands at 26.1, with a beta of 0.302, indicating relatively low volatility compared to the market. The stock has seen a 52-week low of $6.26 and a high of $13.46. The current 50-day moving average is $9.65, while the 200-day moving average is $8.60. The company maintains a strong liquidity position with a current ratio of 5.65 and a quick ratio of 1.55, alongside a debt-to-equity ratio of 19.78.

12-month forecast

$AOUT price target

American Outdoor Brands, Inc. daily closes and this analyst's $15 target. Not advice.

Recent Earnings

American Outdoor Brands reported revenue of $205.4 million, reflecting a slight decline of 3.3% year-over-year. The company posted a net margin of -4.78%, with a return on equity of -5.70%. The next earnings report is scheduled for June 25, 2026.

Earnings drift grade

Outlook vs expectations on the last report — not price action.

C 59/100

Reported Jun 25, 2026

Forward outlook
Analyst view held steady after the report.
EPS & revenue
EPS beat estimates by 2649.0%. Revenue beat estimates by 14.5%.
Profit surprise
Pre-earnings setup
The bar was high going in. Analysts were already very bullish.
Analyst signal
Earnings quality

Earnings Call Summary

The second quarter revenue came in at $56.6 million, down 5 percent year over year, but beat expectations by $7.2 million. Strong point of sale trends showed 4 percent growth and new products drove 31 percent of sales. However, e-commerce channel fell 15.9 percent due to a major online retailer adjusting purchases for tariffs. The company launched innovative new products like the Caldwell Claycopter and is confident tariff impacts will fully reverse in fiscal 2027.

Guidance The company expects full year sales to drop 13 to 14 percent from last year's $222 million, mainly because customers ordered early last year to avoid tariffs. Adjusting for that pull forward, sales would be down just 5 percent. They expect third quarter sales to be down about 8 percent year over year. Gross margins are expected to be 42 to 43 percent as tariff costs get released from inventory starting in December.

Neutral report. Results and guidance were close to expectations, with limited evidence of a reset either way.

Insider Buying and Selling at American Outdoor Brands, Inc.

Recent insider activity at American Outdoor Brands shows significant transactions. On May 27, 2026, CEO Brian Daniel Murphy bought 117,394 shares, while COO Brent Alan Vulgamott and Chief Product Officer James Earl Tayon also made substantial purchases. On June 15, 2026, both Vulgamott and Tayon sold shares at an average price of $10.21.

Analysts Set New Price Targets

On June 26, 2026, Lake Street reiterated its buy rating on American Outdoor Brands with a $15 price target. Previously, Roth Capital maintained a buy rating with an $11 target on December 17, 2025. The average analyst price target stands at $12.50, with two analysts weighing in on the stock.

About American Outdoor Brands, Inc.

American Outdoor Brands, Inc. provides a wide range of outdoor products and accessories for outdoor enthusiasts in the U.S. and worldwide. The company offers shooting sports accessories, outdoor lifestyle products, and tools for hunting, fishing, and camping. Headquartered in Columbia, Missouri, it operates under various brand names such as Grilla, BUBBA, and Uncle Henry. Led by CEO Brian Daniel Murphy, the company employs about 299 people.

Bottom Line

Lake Street's reiterated buy rating and $15 price target for American Outdoor Brands highlight ongoing analyst confidence in the company's potential. Investors will watch upcoming earnings for further insights into its financial performance. As always, it's important to remember that analyst ratings are based on projections and are not guarantees of future stock performance.