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American Outdoor Brands reported a 25.4% increase in net sales to $37.3 million in Q1 2027 and turned adjusted EBITDA positive at $1.2 million. Gross margin widened to 53% and new products made up 36% of sales. The company raised its full-year adjusted EBITDA guidance to $14.5–17.5 million while keeping revenue guidance at $200–210 million. The stock jumped about 28% in after-hours trading to $12.80. » More on de.investing.com

American Outdoor Brands filed a patent infringement lawsuit in the U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Texas against Eposeidon Outdoor Adventure and KastKing. The suit concerns alleged infringements of patents covering the BUBBA Multi-Flex fillet knives with the Flex-Change locking system; the company is seeking an injunction, damages including treble damages, and attorney’s fees. American Outdoor Brands cites two issued U.S. patents, a portfolio of more than 400 patents, and says it repeatedly warned KastKing about the alleged infringement; the stock is up more than 20% year-to-date. » More on de.investing.com

American Outdoor Brands reported Q3 FY2026 revenue down 3.3% to $56.6 million but beat EPS expectations with $0.12 versus $0.07. Gross margin fell 370 basis points to 41.0%, mainly due to tariff charges, and adjusted EBITDA declined 29.8% to $3.3 million. New products accounted for 26.6% of revenue; the company has $10.4 million in cash, no debt, and repurchased 181,000 shares. Management emphasizes an innovation strategy and an asset-light model aimed at increasing net sales to $400 million and adjusted EBITDA to over $70 million, but sees near-term margin pressure, weak demand in target optics, and inventory adjustments. » More on de.investing.com