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US Leisure Stocks: Leading US Leisure Companies in 2026

The US leisure industry spans travel, recreation, entertainment and other experience-led activities. US travel spending is forecast to reach $1.37 tn in 2026, including $909 bn in domestic leisure travel spending, according to the U.S. Travel Association, highlighting high demand in the broader leisure sector. In this article, we will be covering all the US leisure stocks that might benefit from this environment, along with an overview of the top leisure companies.

List of US Leisure Stocks in 2026

US Leisure Stocks

Track US leisure stocks spanning recreational products, fitness, outdoor equipment and leisure activity companies listed on American exchanges. Analyse companies using market cap, returns, valuation and key financial metrics.

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NameUS Stocks (29)↓↓Sub-SectorSub-Sector↓↓Market CapMarket Cap↓↓Close PriceClose Price↓↓PE Ratio (TTM)PE Ratio (TTM)↓↓1M Return1M Return↓↓1D Return1D Return↓↓Return on EquityReturn on Equity↓↓PB RatioPB Ratio↓
1.Mattel IncMATLeisureLeisure4,768.334,768.3316.8016.8012.1812.1819.7419.740.150.1520.5020.501.891.89
2.Johnson Outdoors IncJOUTLeisureLeisure448.11448.1142.7142.71---4.13-4.13-0.25-0.25-1.81-1.811.101.10
3.Dogness International Corp Class ADOGZLeisureLeisure14.9814.980.840.84---8.70-8.70-1.31-1.31-31.98-31.980.170.17
4.Mixed Martial Arts Group LimitedMMALeisureLeisure13.0213.020.290.29---25.95-25.95-4.08-4.08-4,421.29-4,421.294.944.94
5.FST Corp. Ordinary SharesKBSXLeisureLeisure65.3665.361.411.4112.1712.1743.3743.372.142.1435.6435.643.893.89
6.JAKKS Pacific IncJAKKLeisureLeisure323.09323.0928.0828.0820.0220.0215.4115.411.251.256.676.671.131.13
7.Peloton Interactive IncPTONLeisureLeisure2,247.022,247.025.225.2236.5736.575.675.671.581.58-847.35-847.35100.18100.18
8.Golden Heaven Group Holdings Ltd. Ordinary SharesGDHGLeisureLeisure--1.801.80---12.31-12.31----0.170.17
9.K-Tech Solutions Company Limited Class A Ordinary SharesKMRKLeisureLeisure24.9024.901.331.33118.01118.0137.7537.75-1.20-1.203.463.462.832.83
10.Escalade IncorporatedESCALeisureLeisure256.60256.6018.6018.6011.1611.16-4.47-4.47-2.08-2.0813.1513.151.471.47
11.Hasbro IncHASLeisureLeisure13,162.2713,162.2795.9495.9416.6916.695.715.711.251.25159.56159.5617.3017.30
12.Life Time Group Holdings IncLTHLeisureLeisure9,077.029,077.0239.6639.6622.2022.20-4.50-4.50-1.73-1.7313.4513.452.582.58
13.Six Flags Entertainment CorporationFUNLeisureLeisure1,167.431,167.4310.2010.20---22.61-22.61-14.43-14.43-143.16-143.1611.0911.09
14.Callaway Golf CompanyCALYLeisureLeisure2,457.292,457.2913.7013.7015.7115.71-10.22-10.221.061.063.473.471.221.22
15.Clarus CorpCLARLeisureLeisure133.82133.823.533.53---1.40-1.400.230.23-14.87-14.870.690.69
16.Acushnet Holdings CorpGOLFLeisureLeisure4,624.514,624.5181.3181.3121.5221.52-3.88-3.881.021.0225.2425.245.245.24
17.Amer Sports, Inc.ASLeisureLeisure16,372.4716,372.4728.3728.3729.6229.622.982.982.882.889.159.152.282.28
18.American Outdoor Brands IncAOUTLeisureLeisure208.25208.2516.4416.44--7.947.943.613.61-2.35-2.351.271.27
19.Funko IncFNKOLeisureLeisure360.61360.616.526.52--19.8519.850.940.94-1.03-1.031.591.59
20.Lucky Strike Entertainment CorporationLUCKLeisureLeisure683.00683.005.165.16---7.19-7.190.060.06--48.1448.14

Disclaimer: Please note that the above table is for informational purposes only, and is not recommendatory. Please do your own research or consult your financial advisor before investing. The data is derived from Tickertape Stock Screener and is subject to real-time updates.

Overviews of Top US Leisure Stocks

Amer Sports, Inc.

Four Finnish student organisations founded Amer as a tobacco company in Helsinki in 1950, using the profits to fund student housing and healthcare in post-war Finland. The business diversified into shipping and publishing before entering sporting goods in 1974 with an ice hockey equipment maker. Amer fully exited tobacco in 2004, later adding brands including Wilson, Salomon, and Arc'teryx, and listed on the NYSE in 2024.

Hasbro Inc

Polish immigrant brothers Henry, Hillel, and Herman Hassenfeld founded a textile remnants business in Providence, Rhode Island, in 1923, turning cloth leftovers into hat liners and pencil-box covers. The company began making its own pencils in 1935 and moved into toys by the early 1940s. Headquartered in Pawtucket, Rhode Island, Hasbro shortened its name from Hassenfeld Brothers in 1968 and now owns Transformers, Monopoly, and Play-Doh.

Life Time Group Holdings Inc

Iranian immigrant Bahram Akradi liquidated his personal assets to open a 30,000-square-foot fitness centre in Brooklyn Park, Minnesota, in July 1992, at a site where three earlier health clubs had failed. He set a goal of selling 2,700 memberships in the first year and hit 2,702. Headquartered in Chanhassen, Minnesota, Life Time grew into a chain of large-format athletic country clubs across the US and Canada.

Acushnet Holdings Corp

MIT graduate Phil "Skipper" Young founded Acushnet Process Company in Massachusetts in 1910 to deresinate latex and supply rubber to industry, initially making products like water bottles and bathing caps. After patenting a machine that wound rubber string more evenly, Young's team introduced the Titleist golf ball in 1935. Headquartered in Fairhaven, Massachusetts, Acushnet later added FootJoy and other golf brands to its portfolio.

Mattel Inc

Ruth and Elliot Handler started a small business making picture frames from their Los Angeles garage in 1945, joined by family friend Harold "Matt" Matson, who lent his nickname to the combined company name, Mattel. Leftover wood from the frames became dollhouse furniture, and by the late 1940s the company had pivoted fully to toys. Headquartered in El Segundo, California, Mattel later introduced Barbie in 1959 and Hot Wheels in 1968.

What are US Leisure Stocks?

US leisure stocks are shares of US-listed companies that make or provide products and services related to recreation, sports, fitness and entertainment. These include sporting goods companies, toy makers, golf equipment brands and fitness club operators. Their performance often depends on consumer spending, changing leisure habits and costs such as tariffs and raw materials.

How to Evaluate and Invest in US Leisure Sector Stocks?

Here's how to invest in the US leisure stock market from India, step by step:

  1. Log in or Create an Account: Visit Tickertape US Stocks and log in to your account. Create an account if you have not registered yet and complete the US investing account-opening process.
  2. Search for Leisure Stocks: Use the Tickertape US Stock Screener and select 'Leisure Products' under the sector filter.
  3. Analyse the Stocks: Each stock page provides information such as the live market price, 52-week range, financial performance, peer comparison and recent news.
  4. Add Money to Your US Wallet: Connect an eligible bank account and transfer money to your US Wallet under the Liberalised Remittance Scheme.
  5. Place Your Order: Select the leisure stock you want to invest in and click on 'Buy' to place the order through Tickertape.

Taxation of US Leisure Stocks for Indian Investors

The tax treatment of US leisure services stocks generally depends on the holding period, the investor's applicable income-tax rate and US withholding rules on dividend income.

Income / ActionHolding Period / ConditionTax Rate in the USTax Rate in India
Long-Term Capital Gains (LTCG)Held for > 24 months0% (Taxed only in India under DTAA)12.5% (+ applicable surcharge & cess)
Short-Term Capital Gains (STCG)Held for < 24 months0% (Taxed only in India under DTAA)Taxed as per your applicable income slab rate

Advantages of Investing in US Leisure Stocks

Large Global Market

The sports and leisure equipment market was valued at $478.36 bn in 2025 and is estimated to reach $511.56 bn in 2026. This gives leisure companies exposure to a very large and still-growing pool of consumer spending.

Premium Demand Resilience

High-income shoppers led spend-per-customer growth in sporting goods for eight consecutive months to December 2025, disproportionately benefiting skiing and golf brands. This points to steadier demand at the premium end even as broader spending softens.

Toy Category Strength

US toy industry sales accelerated in 2026, led by trading cards, collectibles, and licensed properties. This shows demand holding up in specific leisure categories even amid broader discretionary spending pressure.

Format Diversification

The sector spans equipment makers, toy companies, fitness clubs, and golf brands, each with different demand drivers. This gives investors exposure to several distinct consumer spending patterns within one category.

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Risks of Investing in US Leisure Stocks

Tariff Cost Pressure

Steel and aluminium tariffs introduced in 2025 likely contributed to double-digit spending declines at some hunting and fishing retailers. Tariff exposure varies significantly by company depending on where products are sourced and manufactured.

Middle-Income Pullback

US sporting goods spending fell 9% year-on-year in the three months to January 2026, driven largely by pressure on middle-income consumers. Retailers reliant on broad-based discretionary demand are feeling this pressure more than premium-focused brands.

High-End DTC Weakness

The downturn in sporting goods spending was most pronounced among high-end, direct-to-consumer brands. This suggests certain premium categories are not immune to broader spending pullbacks despite general resilience at the top income tier.

Category Concentration Risk

Companies focused narrowly on one leisure category, such as golf equipment or toys, depend heavily on that category's specific demand cycle. A downturn in one narrow category can affect a concentrated company more than a diversified peer.

Factors to Consider Before Investing in US Leisure Stocks

Income-Tier Exposure

Since premium and value segments of the leisure market are moving in different directions, a company's customer income mix shapes how its sales respond to broader economic pressure. Brands concentrated among higher earners have shown more resilience than those reliant on middle-income shoppers.

Tariff and Sourcing Mix

Companies with significant manufacturing or sourcing tied to tariffed materials face direct cost pressure that can compress margins or require price increases. A company's supply chain footprint is therefore a relevant factor in assessing its cost exposure.

Category and Trend Sensitivity

Leisure categories such as trading cards, collectibles, and specific sports equipment can see demand shift quickly based on cultural trends and licensing deals. A company's exposure to fast-moving trend categories versus stable, recurring-demand categories shapes its earnings volatility.

Membership Retention Dynamics

For fitness and wellness operators, revenue depends heavily on member retention alongside new sign-ups, since churn directly affects recurring revenue. Retention trends can therefore be as important as membership growth in assessing a club operator's underlying performance.

Key Growth Drivers for US Leisure Stocks

Equipment Market Growth

The global sports and leisure equipment market is projected to grow from $511.56 bn in 2026 to $715.45 bn by 2031, a 6.94% compound annual growth rate. Rising health consciousness is a key structural driver behind this expansion.

Leisure Products Earnings Surge

The leisure products category posted 130.9% earnings growth in the first quarter of 2026, alongside strong year-on-year retail sales in the hobby and sporting goods segment. This may reflect value-conscious consumers shifting toward lower-cost recreational activities.

Gen Z Niche Brand Spending

Shoppers aged 18 to 24 recorded the highest spend-per-shopper growth through most of 2025, supporting niche, community-specific sports brands. This points to a younger generation willing to spend on specialised leisure categories.

Fitness Membership Growth

US fitness club memberships hit a historic peak of 72.9 mn in 2024. Sustained membership growth supports steady, recurring revenue for fitness and wellness club operators.

How to Track US Leisure Stocks From India on Tickertape?

You can track US leisure stocks and ETFs from India on Tickertape's US Stocks & ETFs platform.

  1. Open US Stocks Screener: Visit the Tickertape US Stock Screener and explore leisure-related companies listed on US exchanges.
  2. Search Leisure Stocks: Search for "Leisure" under the sector and select it to explore companies operating in the leisure industry.
  3. Apply Filters: Compare companies using 60+ parameters, including market capitalisation, valuation ratios, profitability metrics, growth indicators and financial health measures.
  4. Analyse Company Metrics: Review individual stock pages to understand financial performance, revenue trends, margins, debt levels, price movements and other available insights.
  5. Create a Watchlist: Add selected leisure stocks to your watchlist to track price updates, company developments and performance changes from India.

Conclusion

US leisure stocks include sporting goods makers, toy companies, fitness operators and golf equipment brands. Each segment responds differently to consumer spending, tariffs, sourcing costs and changing leisure trends. Investors should also consider a company’s customer base, pricing power and category exposure when comparing stocks. The Tickertape US Stock Screener lets investors compare US leisure stocks using 60+ filters and custom filters across valuation, profitability, growth, financial health and other key metrics.

Frequently Asked Questions on US Leisure Stocks

  1. What are US leisure stocks?

    US leisure stocks are shares of US-listed companies engaged in designing, manufacturing, or operating products and services tied to recreation, sport, play, and wellness. The category spans sporting goods makers, toy companies, golf brands, and fitness club operators, each with different revenue models and demand drivers.

  2. Who are the top 5 leisure companies?

    As of 1st Septemeber 2026, the top 5 leisure companies include:
    1. Amer Sports, Inc.
    2. Hasbro Inc
    3. Life Time Group Holdings Inc
    4. Acushnet Holdings Corp
    5. Mattel Inc


    Disclaimer: The above list of leisure and recreation services stocks is for educational purposes only and does not constitute investment advice. Investors should conduct their own research or consult a financial advisor before investing.

  3. What is the outlook for US leisure stocks?

    The 2026 outlook is sharply divided: overall US sporting goods spending fell 9% year-on-year in the three months to January, driven by tariffs and middle-income pressure, while premium categories like skiing and golf, along with toy segments such as collectibles, have shown notable resilience. This divergence means broad-based, value-oriented leisure companies face more headwinds than those focused on premium or trend-driven categories.

    Disclaimer: This information is for educational purposes only and does not constitute investment advice. Investors should conduct their own research or consult a financial advisor before investing.

  4. Are US leisure stocks risky for Indian investors?

    Like any consumer discretionary sector, leisure stocks carry risks tied to tariff costs, shifting spending across income tiers, and category-specific trend sensitivity. Indian investors should also factor in the usual currency movement and cross-border investing considerations that come with holding US equities.

  5. How can I compare US leisure stocks on Tickertape?

    Indian investors can use the Tickertape US Stock Screener to compare US leisure stocks across valuation, profitability, growth, financial health, and other metrics using 60+ filters. This makes it easier to compare premium-focused brands against companies more exposed to broad-based, value-conscious consumer demand.

  6. Can beginners invest in US leisure stocks?

    Yes, beginners can invest in US leisure stocks through platforms like Tickertape, which allow fractional investing and provide research tools to help evaluate individual companies. This lowers the entry barrier for a sector where shares of established leisure brands can otherwise require a sizeable upfront investment.

    Disclaimer: This information is for educational purposes only and does not constitute investment advice. Investors should assess their financial goals and risk tolerance or consult a financial advisor before investing.

  7. How to invest in US leisure stocks from India?

    Investors can invest in US leisure stocks from India through Tickertape. The process generally involves:
    1. Create an account: Open a US investing account on Tickertape.
    2. Explore leisure stocks: Use the Tickertape US Stock Screener to identify leisure companies.
    3. Complete KYC: Finish the know-your-customer verification process.
    4. Link a bank account: Connect your bank account for fund transfers.
    5. Add funds: Transfer money into your US investing wallet.
    6. Place an order: Buy shares of your selected leisure stocks.

  8. What are the advantages of investing in US leisure stocks?

    US leisure stocks provide exposure to a large, structurally growing global equipment market and to specific categories, like collectibles and premium sports gear, that have shown resilience even amid broader spending pressure. Because the sector spans equipment, toys, fitness, and golf, it can offer exposure to several distinct consumer spending patterns within a single category.

    Disclaimer: This information is for educational purposes only and does not constitute investment advice. Investors should conduct their own research or consult a financial advisor before investing.

  9. What is the difference between individual US leisure stocks and leisure-focused ETFs?

    Individual leisure stocks give investors direct, concentrated exposure to one company's specific brand portfolio and customer base, which means a slowdown in that customer segment hits the position harder. Leisure-focused ETFs spread exposure across multiple companies and categories instead, reducing single-company risk but also diluting exposure to any one company's outperformance.

  10. What metrics are commonly used to evaluate US leisure stocks?

    Common metrics include same-store or comparable sales growth, gross margin, and for fitness operators, membership growth and retention rates. Retention rates matter especially for club operators, since recurring membership revenue depends more on keeping existing members than on constantly acquiring new ones.

    Disclaimer: This information is for educational purposes only and does not constitute investment advice. Investors should conduct their own research or consult a financial advisor before investing.

  11. Do US leisure stocks pay dividends?

    Some established leisure companies pay dividends, particularly larger, diversified brand portfolios with steady cash flows. Companies more exposed to cyclical categories or carrying higher debt from private equity ownership may prioritise deleveraging or reinvestment over dividend payouts.

    Disclaimer: This information is for educational purposes only and does not constitute investment advice. Investors should conduct their own research or consult a financial advisor before investing.