Johnson Outdoors Inc. reported consolidated earnings results for the second quarter and six months ended March 30, 2018. For the second quarter, the company reported net sales of $165,778,000 compared to $149,807,000 a year ago. Operating profit was $26,002,000 compared to $20,458,000 a year ago. Income before income taxes was $29,445,000 compared to $21,837,000 a year ago. Net income was $21,620,000 compared to $13,959,000 a year ago. Diluted net income per share was $2.15 compared to $1.39 a year ago.

For the six months, the company reported net sales of $282,357,000 compared to $243,536,000 a year ago. Operating profit was $33,039,000 compared to $20,930,000 a year ago. Income before income taxes was $37,769,000 compared to $21,792,000 a year ago. Net income was $21,855,000 compared to $18,015,000 a year ago. Diluted net income per share was $2.18 compared to $1.80 a year ago. Capital spending totaled $10.9 million during the first six-month period compared with $5.2 million in the previous year-to-date period.

For the year 2018, The company expects tax rate to be in the mid 20% range.