Sporting Goods Manufacturers – Industry Research, Analysis, Statistics, and Forecasts

SIC 3949 | NAICS 339920

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Industry Analysis, Statistics, Trends, and Forecasts

Industry Research Reports
Sporting & Athletic Goods Manufacturing (view report)
Gym & Exercise Equipment Manufacturing (view report)

Comprehensive industry research reports provide in-depth industry analysis and five-year forecasts, with special focus on the underlying structure and external forces and relationships that affect industries and their performance. Topics addressed in the reports include:

Market size and major product and service segments
Key industry statistics, trends, and financial ratios
Operating conditions and current performance
Competitive landscape and environment
Major company profiles and market shares
Five-year outlook and growth forecasts

Sample report and selected industry statistics including market size, five-year average growth rate, number of businesses, and total employment are available free online.

Sports & Fitness Industry Association
Manufacturers' Sales by Category Report
https://www.sfia.org/

Annual manufacturers' sales report provides information on wholesale shipments for over 30 product categories including sports and fitness equipment, clothing and footwear, and licensed merchandise, with data provided in the report including total shipments in wholesale dollars over the last four years, total wholesale dollars for each product category, and the net percentage change from prior the year.

Sporting Goods Intelligence, Inc.
Research reports available from this organization include:

SGI Market Facts - Sports Equipment
http://www.sginews.com/
Annual market report provides a detailed overview of the international sports equipment market, with information provided including revenue and market share data for major brands and companies and company snapshots for each of the major brands that include information on officers and managers, product categories, brand and product names, financial data, and company news from the past year.

SGI Market Facts - Athletic Footwear & Apparel
http://www.sginews.com/
Annual report provides a detailed overview of the international athletic footwear and apparel markets, with information provided including revenue and market share data for major brands and companies and company snapshots for the major brands that include information on key officers and managers, product categories, brand and product names, financial data, and company news from the past year.

Freedonia Group
Research reports available from this organization include:

Sports Equipment: United States
https://www.freedoniagroup.com/
Freedonia Focus market research report analyzes demand and shipments at the manufacturer level, with data provided in this report including historical demand and forecasts by product type (e.g., golf, fishing, team sports, water and winter sports, gym and exercise, playground, and other), and market leaders profiled including Acushnet Holdings Corp., Amer Sports Corp., and Brunswick Corporation.

Athletic Footwear: United States
https://www.freedoniagroup.com/
Freedonia Focus research report analyzes U.S. athletic footwear demand at the manufacturers' level, with data provided in the study including historical and forecast demand by upper shoe material used in manufacturing footwear (e.g., textile, leather, and plastic and rubber) in terms of dollar volume, and leading manufacturers profiled in the study including Adidas AG, Nike Inc., and Skechers U.S.A., Inc.

Athletic Apparel: United States
https://www.freedoniagroup.com/
Freedonia Focus research report analyzes U.S. athletic apparel demand at the manufacturers' level, with information provided in this report including historical and forecast demand by product segment (e.g., tops, bottoms, outerwear, swimwear, intimates, and other items such as hats, team uniforms, and dresses), and leading companies profiled including Adidas AG, Nike Inc., and Under Armor, Inc.

BizMiner Market Analysis Reports
Sporting & Athletic Goods Manufacturers
https://www.bizminer.com Search for "339920" to see available reports

Market analysis reports provide industry statistics for a user-defined area on a national, state, county, metro area, or zip code level, with data provided including number of companies, market volume and sales trends, average company sales, sales per employee, staffing and employment trends, average employee wage, and business start up activity and failure rates. Sample report can be viewed online.

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Financial Statements and Financial Ratios

BizMiner Industry Financial Ratios
Sporting & Athletic Goods Manufacturers

https://www.bizminer.com Search for "339920" to see available reports

Five-year financial statement analysis reports provide income statements, balance sheets, and key industry financial ratios for companies of all sizes, with financial data available by sales size range on a national, state, and metropolitan area level including:

Income and expenses in dollars and percentages
Balance sheets in dollars and percentages
Profitability and return on investment ratios
Liquidity and working capital ratios
Asset turnover and efficiency ratios
Capital structure and debt service ratios

Sample financial statement and ratio analysis report is available free online.

Industry Research Reports
Sporting & Athletic Goods Manufacturing

(see links for individual reports) (sample spreadsheet)

Key statistics section of these reports provides detailed income statements and balance sheets on a common-size basis and over twenty-five industry financial ratios, with financial ratios provided for the each of the four most recent calendar years and on a historical average basis for 3-year, 5-year, and 10-year time periods. Sample spreadsheet with breakdowns by asset size can be viewed free online.

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Compensation and Salary Surveys

PayScale, Inc.
Compensation resources available from this trade association include:

Sporting Goods Manufacturing
https://www.payscale.com/
Free online service provides median salary, bonus, and hourly wage rate data for job positions such as marketing director, design engineer, mechanical engineer, production supervisor, and machinist, with employers for which data is provided including Nike, Inc., Adidas America, Inc., K2 Inc., Wilson SportingGoods Co., Rawlings SportingGoods Company, Inc., and Taylor Made Golf Company, Inc.

Outdoor Gear & Equipment Manufacturing
https://www.payscale.com/
Free online service provides median salary, bonus, and hourly wage rate data for job positions such as marketing manager, product development engineer, mechanical engineer, graphic designer, and industrial designer, with employers for which compensation data is provided including Bushnell Inc., Vista Outdoor, Inc., Outdoor Research, Inc., Cascade Designs, Inc., and CamelBak Products, LLC.

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BV Guides and Databases

BVMarketData
Private Company Sales Transaction Databases
https://www.bvresources.com/

Free "Visitor Search" allows users to search the DealStats, BIZCOMPS, and FactSet/BVR databases for private company sales transaction data by SIC or NAICS Code using the following codes:

– SIC Code 3949 - Sporting and Athletic Goods Manufacturing

– NAICS Code 339920 - Sporting and Athletic Goods Manufacturing

Types of establishments included in these codes

Team sports equipment production - establishments that manufacture equipment, such as balls, bats, sticks, gloves, helmets, pads, uniforms, and training aids, that are specifically designed for various sports such as baseball, basketball, football, soccer, and hockey.

Fitness equipment manufacturers - establishments that specialize in manufacturing fitness equipment, such as treadmills, elliptical cross-trainers, stationary bikes, and weightlifting equipment, that are used for exercise, strength training, and physical conditioning.

Golf equipment production - establishments focused on the production of various types of golf equipment, such as golf balls, drivers, irons, putters, bags, and accessories, that are designed to meet the needs of golfers with different levels of skill and experience.

Fishing equipment manufacturing - establishments that are focused on the manufacture of equipment, such as rods, reels, lines, lures, and other specialized gear and accessories, for various types of fishing activities, including freshwater, saltwater, and ice fishing.

Outdoor recreational equipment producers - establishments engaged in producing various types of outdoor recreational equipment, such as camping gear, hiking and trekking gear, climbing equipment, water sports equipment, and hunting and shooting supplies.

Winter sports equipment manufacturing - establishments that primarily focus on producing winter sports equipment, such as skis, snowboards, ice skates, snowshoes, sleds, and toboggans, that are specifically designed for activities in cold and snowy conditions.

Protective sports gear producers - establishments that manufacture protective sports gear, such as helmets, goggles, mouthguards, shin guards, elbow pads, knee pads, and other equipment designed to protect participants from injuries during sports activities.

Sports accessories manufacturers - establishments that produce a variety of accessories used in various types of sports and fitness activities, such as headbands, wristbands, gloves, duffel bags, backpacks, water bottles, fitness trackers, and sports watches.

Sample reports with detailed sales transaction data and valuation multiples are available free online.

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