Amer Sports soars 9% as strong Salomon, Arc’teryx sales drive Q3 beat
NEW YORK - On Tuesday, Amer Sports, Inc. (NYSE:AS) reported third-quarter earnings that significantly exceeded analyst expectations, driven by exceptional growth across all segments and regions.
The premium sports and outdoor brands company’s shares surged 9.23% in pre-market trading after the results.
The company posted adjusted earnings per share of $0.33 for the third quarter, surpassing the analyst estimate of $0.25 by 32%. Revenue jumped 30% to $1.76 billion, beating expectations and showing strong momentum across its portfolio of technical brands. The company’s Technical Apparel segment, which includes Arc’teryx, saw omni-comp sales reaccelerate to 27% growth, while Outdoor Performance surged 36%, fueled by continued momentum in Salomon footwear and strong Winter Sports Equipment sales.
"Amer Sports’ strong momentum continued in the third 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 CEO James Zheng. "All three segments performed extremely well led by exceptional Salomon footwear growth, an Arc’teryx omni-comp reacceleration, and solid growth from Wilson Tennis 360 and our Winter Sports Equipment franchises."
Geographic performance was robust, with Greater China leading the way at 47% growth, while Asia Pacific increased 54%. All four regions achieved double-digit revenue growth during the quarter. The company’s adjusted operating margin expanded 130 basis points to 15.7%, demonstrating improved profitability alongside its rapid growth.
Following the strong results, Amer Sports raised its full-year 2025 outlook, now expecting revenue growth of 23-24% and adjusted EPS of $0.88-0.92. The company also provided an early look at 2026, projecting revenue growth toward the high end of its long-term algorithm of low-double-digit to mid-teens annual sales growth.
CFO Andrew Page highlighted the company’s evolving growth drivers, stating, "Salomon footwear continues to add a strong second leg of profitable growth to Arc’teryx’s already exceptional trajectory, significantly elevating the financial profile and long-term value creation potential of the Amer Sports portfolio."
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