Clarus (NASDAQ: CLAR) reported Q3 EPS of $0.10, $0.04 better than the analyst estimate of $0.06. Revenue for the quarter came in at $45.8 million versus the consensus estimate of $40.71 million.

Increased 2017 Outlook

Clarus is raising its sales outlook and now anticipates fiscal year 2017 sales to grow 11%-13% to approximately $165-$168 million ($153-$158 million in prior outlook) compared to $148.2 million in 2016. This reflects an estimated $9 million sales contribution from the inclusion of Sierra. On a constant currency basis, the Company expects sales to range between $164-$167 million, or up 11%-13% compared to 2016.

The Company now expects gross margin in fiscal 2017 to increase approximately 200 basis points to around 31.5% (low end of 32.5%-33.5% in prior outlook) compared to 29.5% in 2016. On an adjusted basis, which excludes the fair value inventory step-up associated with the Sierra acquisition, gross margin is expected to increase approximately 300 basis points to around 32.5%.

Clarus now expects selling, general and administrative costs, including approximately $5.0 million of cash corporate overhead expenditures, to be approximately $54.5 million ($50.5 million in prior outlook) compared to $49.9 million in 2016. The Company continues to expect approximately $2.5 million in capital expenditures in 2017.

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