Amer Sports, parent of Arc’teryx and Salomon, has lifted its sales significantly in the first quarter, supported by strong growth across all regions and segments.
The company’s revenue soared 32 per cent to $1.945 billion, or 26 per cent on a constant currency basis, during the quarter ended March 31.
The Apac region led the growth with sales up 52 per cent, followed by Greater China with a 44 per cent uplift. EMEA revenue rose 26 per cent, while the Americas increased 18 per cent.
By segment, outdoor performance, which includes the Salomon, Atomic, and Armada brands, lifted sales by 42 per cent. Technical apparel, which includes Arc’teryx and Peak Performance, increased 33 per cent, while ball and racquet sports, including Wilson and Atec, rose 13 per cent.
“Our excellent momentum continued in the first quarter of 2026, as our unique portfolio of technical sports and outdoor brands are creating white space and taking share globally,” commented CEO James Zheng.
“All segments, geographies, and channels performed extremely well in Q1, led by exceptional Salomon Softgoods growth, a strong Arc’teryx omni-comp, and solid Wilson Tennis 360 growth.”
On the bottom line, operating profit jumped 50 per cent to $321 million, and attributable net income grew 22 per cent to $165 million.
Following the strong start, the company has raised its guidance for the full year, expecting revenue growth of 20-22 per cent led by the technical apparel and outdoor performance segments.
Last year, Amer Sports reported a 27 per cent uplift in revenue and a 49 per cent growth in operating profit.