Amer Sports
Finnish sporting goods company owning Arc'teryx, Salomon, Wilson, and other premium sports brands, majority-owned by Anta Sports and publicly traded on the NYSE.
Company Type
public
Founded
1950
Headquarters
Helsinki, Finland
Stock
NYSE: AS
About Amer Sports
Amer Sports owns Arc'teryx, Salomon, Wilson, Atomic, Peak Performance, Louisville Slugger, DeMarini, EvoShield, ATEC, and Armada, among other brands. Arc'teryx and Salomon are the primary growth drivers.
Yes. Amer Sports trades on the New York Stock Exchange under the ticker symbol AS. The company completed its IPO in February 2024. Anta Sports holds a controlling stake of approximately 52%.
Anta Sports Products Limited holds a controlling stake of approximately 52%. Chip Wilson, founder of Lululemon Athletica, holds approximately 16%, and FountainVest Partners holds approximately 13%. The remaining shares are publicly traded.
Amer Sports is headquartered in Helsinki, Finland. Individual brands maintain their own offices and design centers, including Arc'teryx in Vancouver, Canada, and Salomon in Annecy, France.
For Q3 2025, Amer Sports reported revenue of $1.76 billion, up 30% year over year. For Q1 2025, revenue was $1.47 billion, up 23%. For Q2 2025, revenue was $1.24 billion, up 23%. Full-year 2025 results were not yet reported as of February 19, 2026.
Arc'teryx is a Canadian premium outdoor apparel and equipment brand owned by Amer Sports. It is the company's largest and fastest-growing brand, known for high-performance technical outerwear, climbing gear, and lifestyle apparel. Arc'teryx has delivered consistent double-digit revenue growth across all regions.
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Brands Owned by Amer Sports
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Arc'teryx
Owned by Amer Sports
Canadian premium outdoor apparel and equipment brand known for technical mountain clothing and innovative design, owned by Amer Sports.
Armada
Owned by Amer Sports
American manufacturer of freestyle skis, ski boots, poles, and technical outerwear, known for athlete-driven innovation and freestyle skiing culture.
ATEC
Owned by Amer Sports
American manufacturer of sports training equipment, specializing in pitching machines, batting tees, and protective screens for baseball and softball training.
Atomic
Owned by Amer Sports
Austrian company specializing in alpine skiing equipment, including skis, ski boots, bindings, and related winter sports gear.
DeMarini
Owned by Amer Sports
American manufacturer of baseball and softball bats and batting gloves, known for innovative bat technologies and high-performance composite bats.
EvoShield
Owned by Amer Sports
American sports protective gear brand known for patented Gel-to-Shell technology, owned by Wilson Sporting Goods, a subsidiary of Amer Sports (NYSE: AS).
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Amer Sports Ownership: Pros & Cons
Advantages
- +Q3 2025 revenue of $1.76 billion, up 30% year over year, with all four geographic regions delivering double-digit growth
- +Arc'teryx continues to deliver strong results across regions, channels, and categories
- +Salomon footwear has become a significant second growth driver alongside Arc'teryx
- +Greater China grew 47% in Q3 2025, representing a major long-term growth opportunity
- +Anta Sports' controlling stake provides access to Chinese manufacturing, distribution, and market expertise
- +Premium brand portfolio with strong consumer loyalty and pricing power
Considerations
- -Anta Sports' controlling stake of approximately 52% limits minority shareholder influence
- -Concentration risk: Arc'teryx and Salomon account for the majority of growth and profitability
- -Exposure to seasonal sports and weather conditions affecting winter sports segment
- -Currency fluctuations affect reported results given global operations and USD reporting
- -Competition from well-capitalized global sporting goods companies
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