Textron Buys Arctic Cat -

The division faced struggles with inventory, dealer support, and market pressures, leading to a production suspension in late 2024 and 2025. 2025–2026: The "Return" of Arctic Cat

Textron, known for defense and industrial products, aimed to expand its specialized vehicles segment (E-Z-GO, Cushman) by adding Arctic Cat's snowmobiles and ATVs. textron buys arctic cat

On April 24, 2025, Textron announced it sold the powersports business to an investment group led by former Arctic Cat executive (and then-Argo CEO) Brad Darling . The division faced struggles with inventory, dealer support,

Textron invested in product development, including the Wildcat XX side-by-side. Textron invested in product development

Textron sold Arctic Cat to a new investment group in April 2025 following production pauses. 2017–2025: Key Aspects of Textron Ownership

Following the acquisition by the investor group, Arctic Cat rehired staff and resumed operations in Minnesota in mid-2025.