---
schema_version: "secwatch.filing_event.v1"
accession: "0001171843-26-003187"
form_type: "8-K"
ticker: "JOUT"
cik: "0000788329"
company_name: "JOHNSON OUTDOORS INC"
filed_at: "2026-05-08T23:59:59+00:00"
generated_at: "2026-05-14T21:16:41.418002+00:00"
event_type: "earnings"
sentiment: "positive"
materiality_score: 0.75
calibrated_materiality_score: 0.75
confidence: "high"
source: SEC EDGAR
---

# Johnson Outdoors Q2 net sales up 16% to $194.5M; EPS $0.89 vs $0.22

## Summary
- Net sales $194.5M (+16% YoY); fishing revenue up 18%, diving +9%, camping/watercraft +1%.
- Operating income $10.3M vs $4.9M; net income $9.4M ($0.89/diluted) vs $2.3M ($0.22).
- Gross margin improved to 38.8% from 35.0% on better overhead absorption and cost savings.
- Cash and short-term investments $107.9M, up $13.9M; capital spending $10.5M in quarter.
- Quarterly cash dividend approved in Feb, payable April 30 to holders of record April 16.

## SEC filing metadata
- accession: 0001171843-26-003187
- form_type: 8-K
- ticker: JOUT
- cik: 0000788329
- company_name: JOHNSON OUTDOORS INC
- filed_at: 2026-05-08T23:59:59+00:00
- event_type: earnings
- sentiment: positive
- 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/788329/000117184326003187/0001171843-26-003187-index.htm
- EDGAR primary document: https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/788329/000117184326003187/f8k_050726.htm

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## Source-grounded claims
- claim_id: 4abbccd1f12c941b599f2c1645a023232482578c
  claim: JOHNSON OUTDOORS INC reported second fiscal quarter ended April 3, 2026 results: revenue $194.5 million, net income $9.4 million, EPS $0.89 per diluted share.
  evidence_excerpt: the current macroeconomic environment while building long-term resilience.” SECOND QUARTER RESULTS Total Company net sales in the second fiscal quarter increased 16 percent to $194.5 million compared to $168.3 million in the prior year second fiscal quarter. Fishing revenue increased 18 percent mainly due to improved trade conditions, a stronger competitive position
  evidence_url: https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/788329/000117184326003187/0001171843-26-003187-index.htm

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