Outdoor Holding resolves SEC investigation without facing penalties.
Written by Emily J. Thompson, Senior Investment Analyst
Updated: Dec 16 2025
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Source: SeekingAlpha
SEC Investigation Settlement: Outdoor Holding (POWW) has settled an SEC investigation regarding disclosure failures and accounting violations without facing civil penalties or monetary sanctions.
Disclosure Failures: The company failed to disclose a former executive's role, related party transactions, and had issues with equity issuance costs, stock compensation expenses, adjusted EBITDA calculations, and internal accounting controls.
Management Changes: The order noted that Outdoor Holding is now under new senior management, distinct from those involved in the previous violations.
Remediation Efforts: The company has implemented a multi-phase remediation program, including an independent investigation and restatement of financial results for fiscal years 2022-2025, overseen by its board and committees.
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Analyst Views on POWW
Wall Street analysts forecast POWW stock price to rise over the next 12 months. According to Wall Street analysts, the average 1-year price target for POWW is 2.38 USD with a low forecast of 2.25 USD and a high forecast of 2.50 USD. However, analyst price targets are subjective and often lag stock prices, so investors should focus on the objective reasons behind analyst rating changes, which better reflect the company's fundamentals.
2 Analyst Rating
2 Buy
0 Hold
0 Sell
Moderate Buy
Current: 1.640
Low
2.25
Averages
2.38
High
2.50
Current: 1.640
Low
2.25
Averages
2.38
High
2.50
About POWW
Outdoor Holding Company, formerly AMMO, Inc., is an e-commerce-focused company. The Company is the owner of GunBroker.com, the online marketplace for firearms, hunting, shooting and related products. Third-party sellers list items on the site and Federal and state laws govern the sale of firearms and other restricted items. The GunBroker.com Website is an informative and secure way to buy and sell firearms, shooting accessories, and other outdoor gear online. GunBroker promotes responsible ownership of guns and firearms. GunBroker enables payment processing, carting ability, GunBroker Analytics, and GunBroker Advertising. GunBroker Analytics, through the compilation and refinement of Marketplace data, offers e-commerce market analytics to its industry peers, allowing them to manage business strategy and planning. Its advertising offerings include content creation for manufacturers, email campaigns and banner ads.
About the author
Emily J. Thompson
Emily J. Thompson, a Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA) with 12 years in investment research, graduated with honors from the Wharton School. Specializing in industrial and technology stocks, she provides in-depth analysis for Intellectia’s earnings and market brief reports.
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