Vista Outdoor (VSTO) Stock Forecast & Price Target

Vista Outdoor Inc. has demonstrated a strong financial trajectory, with expectations for its stand-alone adjusted EBITDA in the Revelyst segment to double in fiscal year 2025, largely driven by the GEAR UP program. The company is also experiencing enhanced free cash flow, allowing for more substantial debt repayment, anticipated to exceed management's projections by over $150 million by the end of the June quarter. Furthermore, successful integration efforts and cost-saving initiatives from consolidating business units and distribution centers are estimated to yield $25 million in savings, signaling a positive outlook for both operational efficiency and shareholder value.

Vista Outdoor Inc. has reported a consolidated adjusted EBITDA of $94 million, representing 13.7% of sales, which reflects a decrease of 440 basis points year-over-year, largely due to declines in both the Sporting Products (SP) and Outdoor Products (OP) segments, alongside increased corporate expenses resulting from dis-synergies following the sale of the SP segment. The company’s revenue from the Outdoor Products segment fell to $317 million, a 10% year-over-year decline driven by higher discounting and decreased volume, while the Sporting Products segment also experienced a 9% revenue drop to $365 million, impacted by normalized channel inventories and lower pricing. Additionally, the negative guidance cut, coupled with deteriorating margins anticipated for the second half of the fiscal year, has raised concerns over the company's future financial stability and growth potential.