Key Takeaways
Amer Sports Inc., the parent of brands including Arc’teryx and Salomon, reported first-quarter revenue that jumped 32 percent from a year earlier and raised its full-year guidance, signaling strong momentum in the outdoor apparel market.
"The investments we have been making behind our biggest opportunities are paying off in terms of both sales growth and margin expansion,” Chief Financial Officer Andrew Page said. He noted the company is experiencing “exceptional” trends across its Arc’teryx, Salomon softgoods, and Wilson Tennis 360 franchises.
The company's revenue grew to $1.95 billion in the first quarter, with net income rising 22 percent to $165 million, or 29 cents a share. Adjusted earnings were 38 cents a share. For the full year, Amer raised its revenue growth forecast to a range of 20 to 22 percent and adjusted earnings guidance to $1.18 to $1.23 per share.
The performance was seen by Citi analysts as a positive indicator for its associate, ANTA Sports, which holds a significant stake in Amer. The strong results were bolstered by a 44 percent sales increase in Greater China, demonstrating operational synergies between the two.
Growth was broad-based across the company’s portfolio.
The strong quarter for Amer suggests robust momentum for the outdoor category, which also benefits ANTA's own brands like Descente and Kolon, and other retailers like TOPSPORTS.
The guidance raise signals management's confidence that strong demand will continue. Investors will watch the second-quarter results to see if the company can maintain its growth trajectory and margin expansion.
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