Cat | Textron Buys Arctic

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

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 . textron buys 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. The division faced struggles with inventory, dealer support,

Following the acquisition by the investor group, Arctic Cat rehired staff and resumed operations in Minnesota in mid-2025. The division faced struggles with inventory