The Finland-based sporting goods group Amer Sports Inc. was able to grow strongly in the 2025 financial year. The parent company of brands such as Arc’teryx, Salomon, Wilson and Peak Performance also presented results for the fourth quarter on Tuesday that were above market expectations.
Last year, group sales reached 6.57 billion US dollars (5.57 billion euros). This means it increased by 27 percent compared to 2024. Adjusted for exchange rate changes, revenue grew by 26 percent. According to the company’s own information, the significant increase was due not least to the strong results of its “flagship brand” Arc’teryx as well as strong growth at the Salomon label.
Asia remains a growth engine
Total sales developed above average in Asia last year. In Greater China, revenues rose by 43.4 percent to 1.86 billion US dollars, in the other markets of the Asia-Pacific region they even increased by 50.7 percent and reached 772.9 million US dollars.
In the EMEA region, which includes Europe, the Middle East and Africa, sales grew by 19.3 percent to $1.81 billion, and in the Americas by 14.3 percent to $2.13 billion.
Amer Sports made significant earnings progress thanks to strong sales growth and a 220 basis point increase in gross margin to 57.6 percent. Operating profit increased by 49 percent to $701.8 million. The net profit attributable to shareholders jumped from 72.6 to 427.4 million US dollars (362.8 million euros).
The numbers in the final quarter also exceeded analysts’ expectations. Sales grew by 28 percent (currency-adjusted +26 percent) to $2.10 billion. Net profit attributable to shareholders, which was only $15.4 million in the same period last year, reached $131.5 million.
Management also expects strong growth in 2026
Management expects further growth for the current 2026 financial year. Group sales are expected to increase by 16 to 18 percent. Diluted earnings per share adjusted for special items, which were $0.97 in 2025, are forecast at $1.10 to $1.15.
“Looking forward, given the continued momentum of our highest-margin Arc’teryx brand, accelerated growth in Salomon footwear and the solid foundation of our equipment brands, we are confident that we will continue to deliver strong financial results in 2026,” CEO James Zheng said in a statement.
Former Helly Hansen boss becomes new CEO of the Wilson brand
The CEO also welcomed a new addition: On March 1st, Carrie Ask will take over the position of President and CEO at the Wilson label. The experienced industry expert has held various management positions at brands such as Nike and Levi Strauss throughout her career. Most recently, she led the outdoor outfitter Helly Hansen as CEO until last summer.
