Johnson Outdoors Posts Mixed Q1 Results - Johnson Outdoors (NASDAQ:JOUT)

Johnson Outdoors Inc JOUT reported a first-quarter FY22 sales decline of 7.3% year-on-year, to $153.52 million, missing the analyst consensus of $157.48 million.
EPS of $1.07 beat the analyst consensus of $0.90.
The gross margin contracted 580 basis points Y/Y to 39.5%, reflecting higher raw materials and freight costs.
Operating expenses declined 8.9% Y/Y to $46.8 million. The operating margin was 9%, and operating income for the quarter fell 41.5% to $13.8 million.
The company held $167.4 million in cash and equivalents as of December 31, 2021.
"Demand for outdoor recreation products continues to be strong; managing ongoing supply chain challenges and uncertainties associated with the pandemic remain our focus in the near term as we work hard to fill demand," said CEO Helen Johnson-Leipold.
Price Action: JOUT shares closed lower by 2.74% at $85.18 on Thursday.