Vista Outdoor (VSTO)

Overall impact
D (22)

Commentary

Vista Outdoor is a below-average overall performer. With a 'D' rating of 21.6 for overall impact (bottom 10% of all companies), Vista Outdoor ranks 31st out of 34 industry peers, behind Yatra Online, NextPlay Technologies, Hibbett Sports and 27 others, and ahead of Tractor Supply, Great American Outdoors Group, and American Outdoor Brands. On top material causes for Vista Outdoor's industry (Retail), Vista Outdoor performs poorly in Sustainable Use of Water (32.2 score), Lgbtq Equality (34.3), Decent, Safe Work Opportunities (0.0) and 12 other causes where it received a 'D' or 'F' score. Vista Outdoor did not receive an 'A' rating on any cause.
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Company
Employees
6,400
Sector
Consumer Discretionary
Industry
Leisure Products
Sub-industry
Leisure Products
SASB industry
Toys & Sporting Goods
Headquarters
Mn, United States
Share classes
VSTO
Description
Vista Outdoor Inc. designs, manufactures, and markets outdoor recreation and shooting sports products in the United States and internationally. The Kinetic Group segment designs, develops, distributes, and manufactures ammunition, primers, and components for hunters, recreational shooters, federal and local law enforcement agencies, and the military. This segment offers centerfire pistol ammunitions, rifle ammunitions, rimfire ammunitions, and shotshell ammunitions for use in training, target shooting, personal protection, hunting, recreational target shooting, waterfowl, and upland game hunting, as well as ammunition components. The Revelyst Outdoor Performance segment offers fishing, lifestyle and technical apparel, outdoor accessories, outdoor cooking, and performance gear products, such as waders, sportswear, outerwear, footwear, and fishing tools and accessories, performance optics, and outdoor accessories and cooking equipment under the Bushnell, Simms Fishing, Camp Chef, Stone Glacier, and Primos, as well as Blackhawk and Eagle brands. The Revelyst Adventure Sports segment provides protective gear and apparel, footwear, hydration, and e-mobility products comprising motocross, mountain biking, cycling, and snow sports protection and accessories, as well as bike hydration packs and water bottles, and e-bikes under the Bell, CamelBak, Fox Racing, Giro, Blackburn, and QuietKat brands. The Revelyst Precision Sports Technology segment offers laser rangefinders, golf audio devices, wrist-worn and handheld GPS and launch monitors, as well as simulators and performance analysis tools under the Bushnell Golf and Foresight Sports brands. The company sells its products through big-box, e-commerce, specialty, and independent retailers and distributors, as well as directly to consumers through its brands' websites and retail locations. Vista Outdoor Inc. was incorporated in 2014 and is headquartered in Anoka, Minnesota.
Material causes
Ethos considers the following causes material for Vista Outdoor, based on its industry sub-industry Leisure Products. Learn more about material causes in our methodology overview.

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