In view of the Investor Day scheduled for Thursday, September 17, Amer Sports has revised upwards its forecasts for the third quarter of 2026, both in terms of revenues and profitability. The group also confirmed its long-term financial objectives. The Investor Day will take place in Annecy, France, and will be dedicated to the growth prospects of Salomon. Last year, the event focused on Arc’teryx.
“Our portfolio of premium brands in the sports and outdoor sector continues to achieve excellent financial results in a complex market, supported by solid growth in all three segments – commented James Zheng, CEO of Amer Sports. – We are excited to present the Salomon brand to the market on the occasion of our Investor Day“.
Financial outlook
To support the group’s growth, three areas will be particularly important: Arc’teryx, Salomon Softgoods, and Wilson Tennis 360. “In addition to another solid third quarter, we also expect excellent results in the long term”, stated cfo Andrew Page, confirming the financial objectives set for the next five years. For the group, Amer Sports expects an average annual revenue growth of approximately 10% to 15% over the next five years. Operating margins are also expected to increase, with an improvement of about 0.3-0.7 percentage points per year. The effective tax rate is expected to approach 25%. Looking at the individual segments, Technical Apparel and Outdoor Performance aim for an average annual revenue growth of 15%, while Ball & Racquet targets a growth ranging from 5% to 9% per year. For all three segments, a progressive improvement in operating margins is also expected.
On the short term, forecasts have been revised upwards. For the third quarter of 2026, Amer Sports now expects a revenue growth of 20-22% compared to the same period in 2025, up from the previous 18-20%. The group also expects an adjusted operating margin above 14%, slightly higher than the previous range of 13.5% to 14%.
