A Look Back at Leisure Products Stocks' Q4 Earnings: Brunswick (NYSE:BC) Vs The Rest Of The Pack

The end of the earnings season is always a good time to take a step back and see who shined (and who not so much). Let’s take a look at how the leisure products stocks have fared in Q4, starting with Brunswick (NYSE:BC).

Leisure products cover a wide range of goods in the consumer discretionary sector. Maintaining a strong brand is key to success, and those who differentiate themselves will enjoy customer loyalty and pricing power while those who don’t may find themselves in precarious positions due to the non-essential nature of their offerings.

The 14 leisure products stocks we track reported a weak Q4; on average, revenues missed analyst consensus estimates by 1.1% while next quarter's revenue guidance was 11.6% below consensus. Stocks have faced challenges as investors prioritize near-term cash flows, but leisure products stocks held their ground better than others, with the share prices up 1.2% on average since the previous earnings results.

Brunswick (NYSE:BC)

Formerly known as Brunswick-Balke-Collender Company, Brunswick (NYSE: BC) is a designer and manufacturer of recreational marine products, including boats, engines, and marine parts.

Brunswick reported revenues of $1.36 billion, down 14% year on year, falling short of analyst expectations by 5.4%. It was a weak quarter for the company, with full-year revenue guidance missing analysts' expectations.

The stock is up 19% since the results and currently trades at $95.87.

Read our full report on Brunswick here, it's free.

Best Q4: Smith & Wesson (NASDAQ:SWBI)

With a history dating back to 1852, Smith & Wesson (NASDAQ:SWBI) is a firearms manufacturer known for its handguns and rifles.

Smith & Wesson reported revenues of $137.5 million, up 6.5% year on year, outperforming analyst expectations by 2.9%. It was an exceptional quarter for the company, with an impressive beat of analysts' earnings estimates.

The stock is up 28.6% since the results and currently trades at $17.28.

Is now the time to buy Smith & Wesson? Access our full analysis of the earnings results here, it's free.

Clarus (NASDAQ:CLAR)

Initially a financial services business, Clarus (NASDAQ:CLAR) designs, manufactures, and distributes outdoor equipment and lifestyle products.

Clarus reported revenues of $76.5 million, up 3.6% year on year, falling short of analyst expectations by 8.7%. It was a weak quarter for the company, with full-year revenue guidance missing analysts' expectations and a miss of analysts' revenue estimates.

Clarus had the weakest performance against analyst estimates and weakest full-year guidance update in the group. The stock is up 29.8% since the results and currently trades at $6.84.

Read our full analysis of Clarus's results here.

Acushnet (NYSE:GOLF)

Producer of the acclaimed Titleist Pro V1 golf ball, Acushnet (NYSE:GOLF) is a design and manufacturing company specializing in performance-driven golf products.

Acushnet reported revenues of $413 million, down 7.7% year on year, falling short of analyst expectations by 3.8%. It was a weaker quarter for the company, with a miss of analysts' revenue estimates.

Acushnet pulled off the highest full-year guidance raise among its peers. The stock is down 4.2% since the results and currently trades at $66.27.

Read our full, actionable report on Acushnet here, it's free.

Johnson Outdoors (NASDAQ:JOUT)

Operating in locations worldwide, Johnson Outdoors (NASDAQ:JOUT) specializes in innovative outdoor recreational products for adventurers worldwide.

Johnson Outdoors reported revenues of $138.6 million, down 22.3% year on year, falling short of analyst expectations by 1.3%. It was a slower quarter for the company, with a miss of analysts' revenue estimates.

The stock is down 0.4% since the results and currently trades at $45.35.

Read our full, actionable report on Johnson Outdoors here, it's free.

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