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schema_version: "secwatch.filing_event.v1"
accession: "0001171843-24-006845"
form_type: "8-K"
ticker: "JOUT"
cik: "0000788329"
company_name: "JOHNSON OUTDOORS INC"
filed_at: "2024-12-10T23:59:59+00:00"
generated_at: "2026-05-29T05:22:44.807146+00:00"
event_type: "earnings"
sentiment: "negative"
materiality_score: 0.75
calibrated_materiality_score: 0.75
confidence: "high"
source: SEC EDGAR
---

# Johnson Outdoors reports FY 2024 net loss of $26.5M on revenue down 11% to $592.8M

## Summary
- Net loss per diluted share ($2.60) vs net income of $1.90 in FY 2023.
- Operating loss of ($43.5M) compared to operating profit of $11.7M last year; includes $11.2M goodwill impairment in Fishing segment.
- Revenue declined in all segments: Fishing -8%, Diving -13%, Camping -17%, Watercraft Recreation -29%.
- Gross margin fell to 33.9% from 36.8%, driven by lower volumes, unfavorable mix, and promotional pricing.
- Balance sheet remains debt-free with $162.0M cash; quarterly dividend of $0.30/share paid Oct 2024.

## SEC filing metadata
- accession: 0001171843-24-006845
- form_type: 8-K
- ticker: JOUT
- cik: 0000788329
- company_name: JOHNSON OUTDOORS INC
- filed_at: 2024-12-10T23:59:59+00:00
- event_type: earnings
- sentiment: negative
- materiality_score: 0.75
- calibrated_materiality_score: 0.75
- confidence: high
- sec_items: 2.02, 9.01
- EDGAR index: https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/788329/000117184324006845/0001171843-24-006845-index.htm
- EDGAR primary document: https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/788329/000117184324006845/f8k_120924.htm

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