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An update from Amer Sports, Inc. ( (AS) ) is now available.
Amer Sports reported strong first-quarter 2026 results on May 19, with revenue up 32% year on year to $1.95 billion, or 26% on a constant-currency basis, and broad-based double-digit growth across all regions and segments. Technical Apparel sales rose 33% with a 19% omni-channel comparable gain, Outdoor Performance jumped 42% with nearly 500 basis points of adjusted margin expansion, while Ball & Racquet grew 13%, helping lift adjusted operating margin to 17.4% and adjusted diluted EPS to $0.38.
Management highlighted exceptional momentum in key franchises such as Arc’teryx, Salomon softgoods and Wilson Tennis 360, and used the strong start to raise full-year 2026 guidance for revenue, margins and earnings per share. The company now targets 20–22% revenue growth and higher profitability for the year, signaling confidence in demand for its premium sports and outdoor brands despite higher tariff assumptions, a positive signal for investors and other stakeholders.
The most recent analyst rating on (AS) stock is a Buy with a $50.00 price target. To see the full list of analyst forecasts on Amer Sports, Inc. stock, see the AS Stock Forecast page.
Spark’s Take on AS Stock
According to Spark, TipRanks’ AI Analyst, AS is a Neutral.
The score is driven primarily by improved financial performance (clear profitability and cash-flow step-up) and constructive, growth-oriented 2026 guidance from the earnings call. These positives are tempered by a high valuation (P/E ~49.8) and mixed near-term technicals with the stock below key short-term moving averages.
To see Spark’s full report on AS stock, click here.
More about Amer Sports, Inc.
Amer Sports, Inc. is a global group of premium sports and outdoor brands, including Arc’teryx, Salomon, Wilson, Peak Performance and Atomic. The company designs technical apparel, footwear and equipment for elite athletes and everyday consumers, with operations in 40 countries, products sold in more than 100 markets and 2025 revenue of $6.6 billion.
Average Trading Volume: 4,741,552
Technical Sentiment Signal: Hold
Current Market Cap: $18.99B
For detailed information about AS stock, go to TipRanks’ Stock Analysis page.