Amer Sports reiterates five-year financial targets ahead of investor day

US brand portfolio group Amer Sports, host of an Investor Day on September 17, 2026, in Annecy, France, has updated its long-term financial algorithm and third quarter 2026 outlook.

Ahead of the event, chief executive officer James Zheng noted that the group's portfolio continues to deliver strong financial results across all three operating segments.

Raised third quarter guidance

Amer Sports now expects revenue growth for the third quarter of 2026 to reach between 20 percent and 22 percent year-over-year (YoY), up from its previous guidance range of 18 percent to 20 percent.

Adjusted operating margin for the third quarter is projected to land slightly above the high end of its prior guidance range of 13.5 percent to 14 percent.

Reiterated five-year financial target

The Finnish-rooted group reiterated its five-year financial algorithm, using full-year 2026 as its base year.

Across the group, Amer Sports targets an annual revenue compound annual growth rate (CAGR) in the low-double digits to mid-teens. Annual adjusted operating margin expansion is expected to grow between 30 and 70-plus basis points.

Segment breakdown targets: Technical Apparel: Annual revenue CAGR in the mid-teens, with annual adjusted operating margin expansion of 20 to 60-plus basis points;

Outdoor Performance: Annual revenue CAGR in the mid-teens, with annual adjusted operating margin expansion of 20 to 60-plus basis points;

Ball & Racquet: Annual revenue CAGR in the mid-to-high single digits, with annual adjusted operating margin expansion of 20 to 60-plus basis points.

Chief financial officer Andrew Page stated that the business maintains strong confidence in its key growth drivers: Arc'teryx, Salomon Softgoods and Wilson Tennis 360.

The group generated 6.6 billion dollars in revenue in 2025 and employs over 15,400 staff globally.