SGB Update Sportsmans

Sportsman’s Warehouse Holdings Q3 EPS In Line With Estimates

Sportsman’s Warehouse Holdings Inc. on Wednesday reported diluted earnings per share for the fiscal third quarter ended November 3 of 29 cents. Adjusted diluted earnings per share of 26 cents was up from diluted earnings per share of 23 cents in the third quarter of fiscal year 2017 and in line with Wall Street’s targets.

Newell Brands Appoints Christopher Peterson CFO

Newell Brands on Monday announced the appointment of Christopher “Chris” H. Peterson as executive vice president, CFO, further strengthening the Newell Brands leadership team as part of the company’s accelerated transformation plan.

Vista Outdoor Completes Credit Refinancing

Vista Outdoor Inc. announced that it completed the refinancing of its existing senior secured credit facilities by replacing those facilities with a new asset-based revolving credit agreement and term loan credit agreements.

Bollé Brands Formed

A&M Capital has established a new holding company grouping the four eyewear brands – Bollé, Bollé Safety, Serengeti and Cébé – acquired from Vista Outdoor Group.

Escalade Sports Acquires Victory Tailgate

Escalade Sports, a wholly owned subsidiary of Escalade Inc., announced that it has acquired Victory Tailgate, a brand known for its premium licensed and custom tailgating games. The acquisition will significantly strengthen Escalade Sports’ leadership in the tailgating and lawn games’ categories.

Lew’s Holdings Acquires Southern Plastics

Lew’s Holdings Corporation, the supplier of fishing and hunting products  through Lew’s, Strike King, and Hunters Specialties, announced that it has acquired Southern Plastics Company Inc., a manufacturer of soft plastic fishing lures.

Clarus Raises EBITDA Margin Outlook On Record Sales In Q3

Clarus Corp. on Monday raised its EBITDA margin outlook to 9.5 percent from 8.5 percent after the company reported sales for the third quarter ended September 30 jumped 22 percent to a record $55.7 million, which also beat Wall Street targets by $2.5 million.

NICS Checks Drop 11 Percent in October

FBI background checks, as adjusted by the NSSF, continued their trend of year-over-year declines, falling 11.2 percent to 1.0 million from 1.13 million in October 2017.

Vista Outdoor Lifts EPS Guidance On Cost-Reduction Initiatives

Vista Outdoor Inc. slightly raised its earnings guidance on an adjusted basis for the year as expectations for sales and earnings exceeded plans in the second quarter ended September 30. Shooting Sports segment generated sequential sales growth, while Outdoor Products segment sales remained flat adjusted for the sale of its eyewear brands.

Sturm, Ruger & Co. Misses Revenue, Earnings Targets

Sturm, Ruger & Co. Inc. on Wednesday reported net sales for the third quarter ended September 29 of $114.9 million and diluted earnings of 52 cents per share, falling short of Wall Street expectations by $14.9 million and 40 cents, respectively.

Compass Diversified Holdings Posts Revenue Bump, Income Slide

Compass Diversified Holdings reported revenue for the third quarter ended September 30 of $448.7 million, up 38.5 percent from $324 million a year ago and beating Wall Street estimates by $39.2 million. The company’s net income was $5.8 million, as compared to net income of $8.4 million for the quarter ended September 30, 2017.

Winchester Revenue Declines Amid Olin Q3 Beat

Olin Corp. reported net income for the third quarter ended September 30 of $195.1 million, or $1.16 per diluted share, which compares to third quarter 2017 net income of $52.7 million, or 31 cents per diluted share.

Yeti’s IPO Makes Lackluster Debut

Amid volatile stock market conditions, Yeti’s initial public offering were priced at $18, below the company’s projected range of $19 to $21. Yeti also sold 16 million shares in the offering, down from 20 million initially planned. On the company’s first day of trading on Thursday, shares fell $1.00, or 5.6 percent, to $17. 

Rocky Brands Inc. Beats On Q3 Revenue & Income

Rocky Brands Inc. on Tuesday reported net sales for the third quarter ended increased 1.9 percent to $65.9 million compared to $64.7 million in the third quarter of 2017, beating Wall Street estimates by $0.4 million.