Amer Sports’ Upbeat Q1 Impresses Investors – Here’s What CFO Said About Its Three Growth Engines

• The company reported first-quarter revenue of $1.94 billion, beating Wall Street expectations of $1.83 billion, while adjusted earnings of $0.38 per share surpassed analysts’ estimates of $0.31 per share, according to Fiscal.AI.
• Andrew Page, CFO at Amer Sports, stated that the company has seen exceptional trends across its three biggest growth engines, such as Arc'teryx, Salomon softgoods, and Wilson Tennis 360.
• The firm stated that it has raised its sales, margin, and earnings guidance for 2026

Shares of Amer Sports Inc. (AS) climbed more than 4% on Tuesday following the company’s upbeat quarterly earnings and improved guidance for the full year on the back of its growing franchises.

The company reported first-quarter (Q1) revenue of $1.94 billion, beating Wall Street expectations of $1.83 billion, while adjusted earnings of $0.38 per share surpassed analysts’ estimates of $0.31 per share, according to Fiscal.AI.

Amer Sports stated that its three segments grew in double digits, with Outdoor Performance rising 42% to $714 million, followed by Technical Apparel up 33% to $885 million, and Ball & Racquet Sports rising 13% to $347 million year over year.

“All segments, geographies, and channels performed extremely well in Q1, led by exceptional Salomon Softgoods growth, a strong Arc'teryx omni-comp, and solid Wilson Tennis 360 growth,” said James Zheng, Chief Executive Officer at Amer Sports. 

Amer Sports Raised Its 2026 Guidance

Andrew Page, Chief Financial Officer at Amer Sports, stated that the company has seen exceptional trends across its three biggest growth engines, such as Arc'teryx, Salomon softgoods, and Wilson Tennis 360. 

"Looking ahead, given the momentum from our highest-margin Arc'teryx franchise, accelerating Salomon Softgoods growth, plus the solid foundation of our equipment franchises, we have the confidence to raise our 2026 sales, margin, and EPS guidance," said Andrew Page, CFO at Amer Sports.

The company stated that it has raised its sales, margin, and earnings guidance for 2026.

Amer now expects revenue growth of 20% to 22%, with fully diluted earnings of $1.18 to $1.23 per share in 2026. Previously, it expected earnings of $1.10 per share to $1.15 per share and revenue growth of 16% to 18% for the full year.

For the second quarter, Amer anticipates revenue growth of 22% to 24% and fully diluted earnings of $0.08 to $0.10 per share.

What Does Retail Think Of AS?

On Stocktwits, retail sentiment for the stock has improved to ‘extremely bullish’ from ‘bullish’ territory, with significant message volume over the past 24 hours.

Shares of Amer Sports have declined more than 7% so far this year, lagging the iShares Russell Mid-Cap ETF, which has gained over 7% year to date.

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