Considering investing in leisure stocks? While the best leisure stocks depend on your portfolio and investment goals, we've identified some leisure stocks that are worth keeping an eye on in the recreation sector. Keep reading to learn more about leisure stocks and how to start investing.
We round up a selection of stocks in or related to the recreation industry, weighting the list more heavily towards popular mid- and large-cap stocks.
| Best stock | 1-year return | Market cap | Exchange | Volume | Buy on Qtrade |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pool Corporation (POOL.US) | -25.12% | $9.5 billion (USD) | NASDAQ | 512,447 | |
| American Outdoor Brands (AOUT.US) | -47.19% | $114.7 million (USD) | NASDAQ | 61,776 | |
| Brunswick Corporation (BC.US) | 22.37% | $5.3 billion (USD) | NYSE | 1,122,834 | |
| Johnson Outdoors (JOUT.US) | 68.44% | $469.2 million (USD) | NASDAQ | 69,095 | |
| Carnival Plc ADS (CUK.US) | 30.64% | $42.5 billion (USD) | NYSE | 3,181,973 | |
| Walt Disney Company (DIS.US) | -7.81% | $197.5 billion (USD) | NYSE | 37,778,503 | |
| Escalade Incorporated (ESCA.US) | (data unavailable) | $174.1 million (USD) | NASDAQ | (data unavailable) | |
| Six Flags Entertainment Corporation (FUN.US) | -58.59% | $1.9 billion (USD) | NYSE | 2,064,571 | |
| Acushnet (GOLF.US) | 51.25% | $5.7 billion (USD) | NYSE | 339,748 | |
| Hasbro (HAS.US) | 64.20% | $13.2 billion (USD) | NASDAQ | 1,833,935 | |
| Mattel (MAT.US) | 17.27% | $6.7 billion (USD) | NASDAQ | 2,770,746 | |
| Manchester United (MANU.US) | 8.75% | $3.1 billion (USD) | NYSE | 418,800 |
The recreation industry is affected by a range of complex factors such as trade policies, regulations, and fluctuating supply and demand. So when considering leisure stocks to buy, it's important that you have access to vital information about a company's financial health, leadership team, and market positioning.
Also keep in mind that, while volatility can be ideal for day traders, long-term investors will want to look for stocks to offer steadier gains over time.
A lot of factors go into picking the best leisure stocks. Stock performance can be impacted by factors like market conditions, company decisions and global events. Plus, what may be a strong leisure stock investment for one person might not be suitable for another.
That said, we rounded up this list of popular leisure stocks in or related to the recreation industry to help narrow down your options:
Keep in mind that this is not a "best" list or a recommendation. It highlights some leisure stocks for informational purposes only and does not indicate past or future performance or investment advice. We do not guarantee any investment performance.
We've outlined detailed company and stock performance details for each leisure stock below. Keep reading to decide if any of these companies are the right investment for you.
Pool Corporation distributes swimming pool supplies, equipment, related leisure, irrigation, and landscape maintenance products in the United States and internationally. The company offers maintenance products, including chemicals, supplies, and pool accessories; repair and replacement parts for pool equipment, such as cleaners, filters, heaters, pumps, and lights; and building materials, such as concrete, plumbing and electrical components, functional and decorative pool surfaces, decking materials, tiles, hardscapes, and natural stones for pool installations and remodeling. It also provides pool equipment and components for new pool construction and the remodeling of existing pools; irrigation and related products, such as irrigation system components, and professional turf care equipment and supplies; commercial products, including heaters, safety equipment, commercial decking equipment, and commercial pumps and filters.
| Closing stock price | $254.09 |
|---|---|
| Market Capitalization | $9.5 billion |
| Gross profit (TTM) | $1.6 billion |
| Profit margin | 7.78% |
| Revenue (TTM) | $5.3 billion |
| Earnings per share (TTM) | $10.98 |
| 52-week stock price range | $226.10 – $368.65 |
American Outdoor Brands, Inc. provides outdoor products and accessories for rugged outdoor enthusiasts in the United States and internationally. The company provides shooting sports accessories products, including rests, vaults, and other related accessories; outdoor lifestyle products, such as premium sportsman knives and tools for fishing and hunting; land management tools for hunting preparedness and for use in the backyard; outdoor cooking products; and camping, survival, and emergency preparedness products.
| Closing stock price | $9.21 |
|---|---|
| Market Capitalization | $114.7 million |
| Gross profit (TTM) | $91.4 million |
| Profit margin | -2.69% |
| Revenue (TTM) | $207.3 million |
| Earnings per share (TTM) | -$0.44 |
| 52-week stock price range | $6.26 – $17.85 |
Brunswick Corporation designs, manufactures, and markets recreation products in the United States, Europe, the Asia-Pacific, Canada, and internationally. It operates through four segments: Propulsion, Engine P&A, Navico Group, and Boat. The Propulsion segment provides outboard, sterndrive, inboard engines, propulsion-related controls, rigging, and propellers for boat builders through marine retail dealers under the Mercury, Mercury MerCruiser, Mariner, Mercury Racing, Mercury Diesel, Avator, and Fliteboard brands.
| Closing stock price | $82.15 |
|---|---|
| Market Capitalization | $5.3 billion |
| Gross profit (TTM) | $1.3 billion |
| Profit margin | -4.60% |
| Revenue (TTM) | $5.2 billion |
| Earnings per share (TTM) | -$2.06 |
| 52-week stock price range | $40.14 – $89.61 |
Johnson Outdoors Inc. designs, manufactures, and markets seasonal and outdoor recreation products for fishing worldwide. It operates through Fishing; Camping & Watercraft Recreation; and Diving segments.
| Closing stock price | $48.51 |
|---|---|
| Market Capitalization | $469.2 million |
| Gross profit (TTM) | $208.1 million |
| Profit margin | -5.79% |
| Revenue (TTM) | $592.4 million |
| Earnings per share (TTM) | -$3.35 |
| 52-week stock price range | $20.79 – $48.14 |
Carnival Corporation & plc, a cruise company, provides leisure travel services in North America, Australia, Europe, and internationally. The company operates through four segments: North America Cruise Operations, Europe Cruise Operations, Cruise Support, and Tour and Other. It operates port destinations and islands, as well as owns and operates hotels, lodges, glass-domed railcars, and motorcoaches.
| Closing stock price | $32.15 |
|---|---|
| Market Capitalization | $42.5 billion |
| Gross profit (TTM) | $14.8 billion |
| Profit margin | 10.37% |
| Revenue (TTM) | $26.6 billion |
| Earnings per share (TTM) | $2.02 |
| 52-week stock price range | $13.65 – $32.65 |
The Walt Disney Company operates as an entertainment company in Americas, Europe, and the Asia Pacific. It operates in three segments: Entertainment, Sports, and Experiences. The company produces and distributes film and television content under the ABC Television Network, Disney, Freeform, FX, Fox, National Geographic, and Star brand television channels, as well as ABC television stations and A+E television networks; and produces original content under the Disney Branded Television, FX Productions, Lucasfilm, Marvel, National Geographic Studios, Pixar, Searchlight Pictures, Twentieth Century Studios, 20th Television, and Walt Disney Pictures banners.
| Closing stock price | $104.45 |
|---|---|
| Market Capitalization | $197.5 billion |
| Gross profit (TTM) | $35.7 billion |
| Profit margin | 13.14% |
| Revenue (TTM) | $94.4 billion |
| Earnings per share (TTM) | $6.85 |
| 52-week stock price range | $79.22 – $123.85 |
Escalade, Incorporated manufactures, distributes, imports, and sells sporting goods in North America, Europe, and internationally. The company provides various sporting goods brands in basketball goals, archery, indoor and outdoor game recreation, and fitness products. It offers archery products under the Bear Archery, Trophy Ridge, Cajun Bowfishing, Karnage, SIK, and BearX brand names; table tennis products under the STIGA and Ping-Pong brands; basketball goals under the Goalrilla, Goaliath, Silverback, Hoopstar, and Goalsetter brand names; and pickleball under the Onix, and DURA brands.
| Market Capitalization | $174.1 million |
|---|---|
| Gross profit (TTM) | $63.2 million |
| Profit margin | 5.26% |
| Revenue (TTM) | $241.5 million |
| Earnings per share (TTM) | $0.92 |
| 52-week stock price range | $11.29 – $16.29 |
Six Flags Entertainment Corporation operates amusement parks and resort properties in North America. It operates amusement parks, water parks, and resorts in the United States, Mexico, and Canada. The company was formerly known as Cedar Fair, L.
| Closing stock price | $18.24 |
|---|---|
| Market Capitalization | $1.9 billion |
| Gross profit (TTM) | $1.2 billion |
| Profit margin | -56.44% |
| Revenue (TTM) | $3.1 billion |
| Earnings per share (TTM) | -$18.70 |
| 52-week stock price range | $12.51 – $48.80 |
Acushnet Holdings Corp. designs, develops, manufactures, and distributes golf products in the United States, Europe, the Middle East, Africa, Japan, Korea, and internationally. It operates through three segments: Titleist Golf Equipment, FootJoy Golf Wear, and Golf Wear.
| Closing stock price | $98.19 |
|---|---|
| Market Capitalization | $5.7 billion |
| Gross profit (TTM) | $1.2 billion |
| Profit margin | 8.80% |
| Revenue (TTM) | $2.5 billion |
| Earnings per share (TTM) | $3.74 |
| 52-week stock price range | $54.63 – $97.05 |
Hasbro, Inc. , together with its subsidiaries, operates as a toy and game company in the United States, Europe, Canada, Mexico, Latin America, Australia, China, and Hong Kong. The company offers trading cards and collectibles, action figures, arts and crafts and creative play products, dolls, play sets, preschool toys, plush products, vehicles and toy-related specialty products, sports action products and accessories, and other consumer products; and licensed products, such as apparel, publishing products, home goods and electronics, and toy products.
| Closing stock price | $93.84 |
|---|---|
| Market Capitalization | $13.2 billion |
| Gross profit (TTM) | $2.8 billion |
| Profit margin | -12.81% |
| Revenue (TTM) | $4.4 billion |
| Earnings per share (TTM) | -$3.99 |
| 52-week stock price range | $47.63 – $95.91 |
Mattel, Inc. , a toy and family entertainment company, designs, manufactures, and markets toys and consumer products in North America, Latin America, Europe, the Middle East, Africa, and the Asia Pacific. It operates through North America, International, and American Girl segments.
| Closing stock price | $21.19 |
|---|---|
| Market Capitalization | $6.7 billion |
| Gross profit (TTM) | $2.6 billion |
| Profit margin | 8.27% |
| Revenue (TTM) | $5.2 billion |
| Earnings per share (TTM) | $1.32 |
| 52-week stock price range | $13.95 – $22.26 |
Manchester United plc, together with its subsidiaries, operates a professional sports team in the United Kingdom. The company is involved in marketing and sponsorship relationships with international and regional companies to commercialize its brand. It also markets and sells sports apparel, training and leisure wear, and other clothing; and other licensed products, such as coffee mugs and home accessories featuring the Manchester United brand and trademarks through Manchester United branded retail centers and e-commerce platforms, and through partners' wholesale distribution channels.
| Closing stock price | $17.40 |
|---|---|
| Market Capitalization | $3.1 billion |
| Gross profit (TTM) | $545.7 million |
| Profit margin | -6.18% |
| Revenue (TTM) | $663.8 million |
| Earnings per share (TTM) | -$0.33 |
| 52-week stock price range | $12.05 – $19.65 |
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