Academy Sports reports Q1 adjusted EPS $1.08, consensus $1.22

Reports Q1 revenue $1.36B, consensus $1.38B. Comparable Sales Decline (5.7)%. Steve Lawrence, Chief Executive Officer, commented, “As expected, our first quarter results reflect that our customers remain under pressure in the current economic environment. We will navigate through the remainder of the year by continuing to lean into our position as the value leader in our space, while also inspiring customers to shop through introductions and expansions of new and innovative products. We will also continue making strategic investments in our long-range growth initiatives. We are pleased that we drove a positive comp in our new stores and omnichannel business. Academy has the right elements in place to achieve our long-range goals: a well-established business model, an experienced leadership team and a strong balance sheet.”