Zacks downgraded Johnson Outdoors stock to Strong Sell
Published on 10/14/2026 at 07:05 | Editorial responsibility: Rafael Müller, Editor-in-Chief AD HOC NEWSAnalyst stance and quarterly results
- On October 3, 2026, Zacks Research moved its Johnson Outdoors rating from Hold to Strong Sell.
- Fiscal third-quarter revenue reached USD 189.73 million and earnings per share came to USD 1.42.
- The company will pay USD 0.33 per Class A share on October 23, 2026.
Johnson Outdoors (ISIN US4791671088) faced a sharper analyst stance after Zacks Research moved its rating from Hold to Strong Sell on October 3, 2026. As MarketBeat reported, the downgrade followed a quarter that exceeded earnings expectations.
Three dated signals shape the case
On August 7, 2026, Johnson Outdoors reported fiscal third-quarter earnings per share of USD 1.42 against a USD 0.68 consensus estimate, while revenue reached USD 189.73 million versus USD 186.19 million expected, according to MarketBeat. On September 25, 2026, the company announced a quarterly cash dividend of USD 0.33 per Class A share and USD 0.30 per Class B share, as Markets Insider reported. On October 3, 2026, Zacks Research changed its view from Hold to Strong Sell, the most recent dated signal in this sequence, according to MarketBeat.
What does the downgrade change?
The rating shift contrasts with the latest earnings comparison: USD 1.42 in earnings per share was USD 0.74 above the USD 0.68 consensus, while revenue exceeded expectations by USD 3.54 million, according to MarketBeat. For investors, the key tension is clear: the latest reported quarter delivered a measurable earnings beat, while the analyst signal points to a more cautious view of the business beyond that period.
Dividend payment has a fixed date
The next dated cash event is October 23, 2026, when Johnson Outdoors is scheduled to pay USD 0.33 per Class A share and USD 0.30 per Class B share to shareholders of record on October 9, 2026, according to Markets Insider. The payment date gives the dividend announcement a concrete near-term calendar point, even as the latest analyst action remains negative.
Nasdaq valuation stays measurable
The last Nasdaq quote was USD 42.71 on October 13, 2026 at 4:00 p.m. ET. Johnson Outdoors had a market capitalization of USD 447.4 million and a 52-week range of USD 35.65 to USD 53.54 as of that quote, leaving the share price USD 10.83 below the yearly high.
Johnson Outdoors stock facts
- Company: Johnson Outdoors Inc.
- ISIN: US4791671088
- Ticker: JOUT
- Primary exchange: Nasdaq
- Market capitalization: USD 447.4 million as of October 13, 2026
- 52-week range: USD 35.65-USD 53.54 as of October 13, 2026
- Sector / Industry: Consumer Cyclical / Leisure
Market context: Market report S&P 500.
