Finland's Amer Sports returns back to profit; Q2 revenue rises 23%

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Finnish sporting goods company Amer Sports has reported strong results for the second quarter (Q2) of 2025, with revenue rising 23 per cent year-over-year (YoY) to $1,236 million, or 22 per cent on a constant currency basis. Technical Apparel revenue grew 23 per cent to $509 million, supported by 15 per cent omni-comp growth, while Outdoor Performance surged 35 per cent to $414 million.
The gross margin improved by 270 basis points (bps) to 58.5 per cent, with adjusted gross margin at 58.7 per cent. The net income improved from a loss of $4 million to a profit of $18 million, translating to diluted EPS of $0.03, while adjusted net income rose 46 per cent to $36 million, or $0.06 per share.
Amer Sports has posted strong Q2 2025 results with revenue up 23 per cent to $1.24 billion and net income at $18 million versus a loss last year. Technical Apparel and Outdoor Performance drove growth, boosting margins. Full-year revenue is forecast to rise 20â€'21 per cent, with strong segment outlooks. Wilson CEO Joe Dudy will step down, with CFO Andrew Page appointed interim CEO.
Selling, general and administrative (SG&A) expenses increased 23 per cent to $698 million, while adjusted SG&A rose 27 per cent to $677 million. Operating profit climbed 614 per cent to $44 million, while adjusted operating profit increased 130 per cent to $67 million, supported by $19 million in government grants, Amer Sports said in a press release.
The operating margin expanded 430 bps to 3.5 per cent, with adjusted operating margin up 260 bps to 5.5 per cent. By segment, adjusted operating margin stood at 13.9 per cent for Technical Apparel, and 5.1 per cent for Outdoor Performance.
'Amer Sports' strong momentum continued in the second quarter, as our unique portfolio of premium technical brands continues to create white space and take share in sports and outdoor markets around the world,' said James Zheng, CEO at Amer Sports . 'We remain confident in our ability to manage through higher tariffs and other near-term macro uncertainties, while also ensuring that we develop each of our unique brands for high quality, long duration growth. The recent Salomon footwear acceleration, Arc'teryx's continued momentum, and steady results from our equipment franchises position us well for another strong performance in 2025 and beyond.'
For full-year 2025, Amer Sports expects adjusted revenue growth of 20–21 per cent YoY, supported by a 100-bps foreign exchange (FX) benefit, with gross margin around 57.5 per cent and operating margin between 11.8–12.2 per cent. Adjusted EPS is projected in the range of $0.77–0.82, based on 561 million shares. Technical Apparel and Outdoor Performance are both forecast to deliver revenue growth of 22–25 per cent, with segment margins of 21 per cent and 11–11.5 per cent respectively.
For the third quarter (Q3) of 2025, the company anticipates revenue growth of around 20 per cent, including a 150-bps FX tailwind. Gross margin is projected at 56.5 per cent and operating margin between 12–13 per cent. Net finance costs are expected at $30–35 million, with an effective tax rate of 28–30 per cent. Adjusted diluted EPS is forecast in the range of $0.2–0.22.
'The inflection of Salomon footwear adds a strong second leg of growth to Arc'teryx's already exceptional sales and margin trajectory, significantly elevating the long-term value creation potential of our portfolio of premium sports and outdoor brands,' said Andrew Page, CFO at Amer Sports .
The company stated that Wilson President and CEO Joe Dudy will step down on August 31 to pursue new opportunities but remain an advisor until March 2026. CFO Andrew Page has been named interim President and CEO while retaining his Amer Sports role and leading the Ball & Racquet segment.
Fibre2Fashion News Desk (SG)