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Vista Outdoor is a designer, manufacturer, and marketer of consumer products for outdoor sports and recreation markets. The company operates through business segments including The Kinetic Group, Revelyst Outdoor Perf...

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4/ 10Mixed

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Structurally transformed company in transition to private ownership following multi-billion-dollar split with reduced public...

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Industry Shooting Sports & Outdoor Recreation Products
4 named competitors
3 recent developments
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Vista Outdoor Inc. Overview

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Vista Outdoor is a designer, manufacturer, and marketer of consumer products for outdoor sports and recreation markets. The company operates through business segments including The Kinetic Group, Revelyst Outdoor Performance, Revelyst Adventure Sports, and Revelyst Precision Sports Technology. Vista Outdoor was the parent company to many ammunition makers, including Federal, CCI, and Remington.

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The company underwent a strategic split of its business units and subsequent acquisitions by the Czechoslovak Group (CSG) and Strategic Value Partners (SVP), leading to its transition from a publicly traded entity to a restructured private or subsidiary status. As of late 2024, Vista Outdoor stock is officially marked as "Inactive" or "Delisted" on major financial platforms, with investors who held VSTO shares receiving cash considerations or equivalent distributions based on the final merger agreements.

Competitive Landscape

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Vista Outdoor historically competed in shooting sports and outdoor recreation with brands spanning ammunition (Federal, CCI, Remington), optics (Bushnell), camping equipment (Camp Chef), hydration (CamelBak), and sporting apparel/equipment. Following the late 2024 split, Kinetic Group competes in the global ammunition market while Revelyst operates the broader outdoor products segment, each under different private ownership.

Industry Context

Vista Outdoor Inc. operates in Shooting Sports & Outdoor Recreation Products.

Key facts

Founded: 2015 · Headquarters: Anoka, Minnesota, US · Employees: 5,800 · Revenue: $2.71B (2025 estimate) · Market cap: N/A - Delisted late 2024

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Winchester AmmunitionMajor competitor in ammunition manufacturingHornady ManufacturingAmmunition and reloading equipment producerSavage ArmsFirearms and ammunitionBrowningHunting and sporting equipment

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What does Vista Outdoor Inc. do?+
Vista Outdoor is a designer, manufacturer, and marketer of consumer products for outdoor sports and recreation markets. The company operates through business segments including The Kinetic Group, Revelyst Outdoor Perf...
What is Vista Outdoor Inc.'s Cyborg Score?+
Vista Outdoor Inc. has a Cyborg Score of 4/10 (Mixed). The score synthesizes business model, financials, leadership, competitive position, technology, marketing, and ESG dimensions across hundreds of data points.
Who are Vista Outdoor Inc.'s main competitors?+
Named competitors include Winchester Ammunition, Hornady Manufacturing, Savage Arms, Browning. The full competitive landscape is in the AskCyborg report.
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