Autumn Glory Partners LLC, a prominent investment firm, recently acquired a new stake in Johnson Outdoors Inc. during the first quarter of this year. The acquisition involved the purchase of 4,980 shares in the company, valued at approximately $314,000. This move indicates the growing interest and confidence that Autumn Glory Partners has in Johnson Outdoors Inc.

Johnson Outdoors Inc., listed on the NASDAQ Stock Market under the ticker symbol JOUT, recently released its quarterly earnings data as of May 5th. The company reported an impressive $1.45 earnings per share (EPS) for the quarter, surpassing the consensus estimate by $0.61. Such strong financial performance reflects Johnson Outdoors’ ability to generate substantial returns for shareholders.

The company’s return on equity stood at 9.01%, exemplary for an industry that constantly demands innovation and adaptability. Furthermore, it achieved a net margin of 5.70%, demonstrating effective cost management strategies amidst challenging market conditions.

Johnson Outdoors generated a revenue of $202.12 million during the quarter, surpassing analysts’ expectations of $189.65 million—a testament to its robust market position and successful business operations. These positive financial indicators fuel analysts’ predictions that Johnson Outdoors Inc. will achieve an EPS of 4.74 for the current fiscal year.

In other significant news surrounding Johnson Outdoors Inc., Director John M. Fahey Jr made headlines with his recent sizable sale of 1,279 shares on Friday, June 2nd at an average price of $58.50 per share—an impressive total transaction value amounting to $74,821.50. With this divestment, Director Fahey now holds approximately 16,509 shares in the company with a current value estimated at around $965,776.

Similarly worthy of note is Chief Financial Officer David W. Johnson’s sale of 1,000 shares on Monday, June 12th at an average price of $60.04 per share, totaling $60,040. Following this transaction, Johnson retains ownership of 27,857 shares in the company with a market value of approximately $1,672,534.

Corporate insiders have shown considerable confidence in Johnson Outdoors Inc., as corporate insiders hold approximately 27.53% of the company’s stock. This substantial percentage denotes their belief in the company’s growth potential and reaffirms its positive trajectory.

Johnson Outdoors’ consistent performance and recent activities have undoubtedly captured investor attention. With Autumn Glory Partners LLC entering the scene as a new major shareholder and directors making notable sales based on their confidence in the company’s future prospects, there is an air of optimism surrounding Johnson Outdoors Inc.

Investors are intrigued by the innovative products and solutions that Johnson Outdoors offers to its customers across various segments. This diversity positions the company for further growth opportunities in the ever-evolving outdoor recreation industry.

As we look forward to the rest of 2023, it is clear that Johnson Outdoors Inc.’s financial strength and competitive advantages will continue to serve as catalysts for its success. The recent actions by Autumn Glory Partners LLC and corporate insiders indicate unequivocal confidence in the company’s potential as it navigates current market conditions and works towards fulfilling its long-term goals

Rising Confidence: Institutional Investors Increase Stake in Johnson Outdoors, Inc.

Breaking News: Institutional Investors Increase Stake in Johnson Outdoors, Inc.

July 16, 2023 – In a surprising turn of events, several hedge funds have recently made significant changes to their positions in Johnson Outdoors, Inc. (NYSE:JOUT), resulting in a flurry of activity within the company’s stock. Quadrant Capital Group LLC, for instance, has raised its stake in Johnson Outdoors by an astonishing 1,207.9% during the fourth quarter. This move demonstrates a high level of confidence and belief in the future prospects of the outdoor recreational equipment manufacturer.

With this dramatic increase in stake ownership, Quadrant Capital Group LLC now owns 497 shares of the company’s stock valued at $33,000 after purchasing an additional 459 shares during the last quarter. Similarly, Quantbot Technologies LP has also joined the lineup of institutional investors by purchasing a new stake worth approximately $46,000 during the first quarter of this year.

The hedge fund trend continues with Tower Research Capital LLC TRC increasing its stake in Johnson Outdoors by an impressive 36.8% during the third quarter while Denali Advisors LLC boosted their holdings by 44.4% during the fourth quarter. Lastly, SG Americas Securities LLC jumped on board by acquiring a new position worth roughly $121,000.

All these moves signify strong confidence from prominent institutions regarding Johnson Outdoor’s potential growth and profitability moving forward.

Johnson Outdoors stock opened at $57.45 on Friday and has demonstrated fairly stable performance despite recent fluctuations in market conditions. The company currently boasts a 12-month low of $46.30 and a high of $73.43, illustrating its resilience even during challenging times for the outdoor industry.

The stock also has a fifty-day simple moving average of $59.76 and a two-hundred-day simple moving average of $62.17 – indicators that suggest relative stability over time.

With a market cap of $588.86 million, Johnson Outdoors maintains a price-to-earnings ratio of 13.21 and a PEG ratio of 0.86. These numbers reflect the company’s solid financial health and potential for future growth in the industry.

In other news, Director John M. Fahey, Jr. recently sold 1,279 shares of Johnson Outdoors stock in a transaction on Friday, June 2nd. The average price per share was $58.50, resulting in a total transaction value of $74,821.50.

Following this sale, Fahey now holds 16,509 shares of the company’s stock directly, with an estimated value exceeding $965,776.50.

Additionally, CFO David W. Johnson participated in selling off 1,000 shares of Johnson Outdoor’s business stock on Monday, June 12th at an average price of $60.04 per share. This transaction amounted to $60,040.00 and reduced his personal stake to 27,857 shares valued at approximately $1,672,534.28.

The disclosed sales by corporate insiders are required by the Securities & Exchange Commission and can be accessed publicly through their website.

Amidst such changes within the executive team and institutional investors’ increased interest in Johnson Outdoors Inc., the company recently announced its intention to pay out a quarterly dividend on Thursday, July 27th.

Stockholders who were recorded as such before July 13th will receive a dividend of $0.31 per share for their holdings in Johnson Outdoors starting from Wednesday July 12th (ex-dividend date).

This quarterly cash distribution represents a remarkable annualized dividend payout ratio of around 28.51% – illustrating that the company values rewarding its stakeholders alongside its continued growth trajectory.

Given these recent developments and investor sentiment towards Johnson Outdoors Inc., StockNews.com has initiated coverage on the company, assigning a “buy” rating to their stock.

As we move into the second half of the year, it appears that Johnson Outdoors is in an advantageous position, backed by promising institutional investments and a positive outlook for the outdoor recreational industry as a whole. Investors may want to keep a close eye on this stock as it continues to make waves in the market.

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