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Academy Sports and Outdoors
(NASDAQ:ASO)
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Rating:65Neutral
Price Target:
$56.00
▲(10.78% Upside)
Action:Reiterated
Date:06/09/26
The score is driven primarily by solid (but not peak) fundamentals: strong revenue growth and improving leverage are offset by margin compression and weaker cash conversion. Valuation is a clear positive (low P/E with a modest yield), while technicals are neutral-to-weak due to a negative MACD and trading below intermediate moving averages. The latest earnings call adds support via raised guidance, but highlighted tariff and consumer headwinds.
Positive Factors
Revenue & Comparable Sales Growth
Consistent top-line expansion and returning comparable-store growth signal sustainable customer demand across categories. Durable revenue momentum supports scale benefits, merchandising leverage and the ability to invest in omnichannel capabilities, reducing exposure to short-term traffic swings.
Negative Factors
Tariff-driven Gross Margin Pressure
Tariff-related cost headwinds materially compress gross margins and limit pricing power. Because tariffs are external and can persist or reappear, margin recovery depends on sourcing changes or price realization, creating a structural earnings headwind for several quarters if unresolved.
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Positive Factors
Negative Factors
Revenue & Comparable Sales Growth
Consistent top-line expansion and returning comparable-store growth signal sustainable customer demand across categories. Durable revenue momentum supports scale benefits, merchandising leverage and the ability to invest in omnichannel capabilities, reducing exposure to short-term traffic swings.
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Academy Sports and Outdoors Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)
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Total Stores
Indicates the number of retail locations, providing insight into the company's market presence and expansion strategy. More stores can signal growth and increased customer reach.
Indicates the number of retail locations, providing insight into the company's market presence and expansion strategy. More stores can signal growth and increased customer reach.
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Market Cap
$3.01B
Dividend Yield1.04%
Average Volume (3M)1.54M
Price to Earnings (P/E)8.4
Beta (1Y)1.30
Revenue Growth3.77%
EPS Growth4.71%
CountryUS
Employees9,900
SectorConsumer Cyclical
Sector Strength84
IndustrySpecialty Retail
Share Statistics
EPS (TTM)5.80
Shares Outstanding62,018,370
10 Day Avg. Volume2,016,378
30 Day Avg. Volume1,542,955
Financial Highlights & Ratios
PEG Ratio-2.72
Price to Book (P/B)1.69
Price to Sales (P/S)0.61
P/FCF Ratio16.50
Enterprise Value/Market Cap1.56
Enterprise Value/Revenue0.76
Enterprise Value/Gross Profit2.21
Enterprise Value/Ebitda7.20
Forecast
1Y Price Target
$59.27Price Target Upside17.24% Upside
Rating ConsensusModerate Buy
Number of Analyst Covering15
EPS Forecast (FY)6.45
Revenue Forecast (FY)$6.32B
Academy Sports and Outdoors Business Overview & Revenue Model
Company Description
Academy Sports and Outdoors, Inc., through its various subsidiaries, operates as a significant retailer of sporting goods and outdoor recreational products throughout the United States. The company offers a vast and diverse inventory, encompassing...
How the Company Makes Money
Academy Sports and Outdoors makes money primarily by selling merchandise to consumers through two main channels: (1) its physical retail stores and (2) its e-commerce site. Its revenue is generated from retail sales across key merchandise categori...
Academy Sports and Outdoors Earnings Call Summary
Earnings Call Date:Jun 09, 2026
(Q1-2026)
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Next Earnings Date:Sep 09, 2026
Earnings Call Sentiment Positive
The call skewed positive: management returned to comp growth, delivered strong e-commerce performance, raised full-year revenue guidance, improved cash flow and continued capital returns. Headwinds remain—primarily tariff-driven gross margin pressure in Q1, persistent high fuel costs weighing on lower-income consumers, potential back-half SG&A deleverage from new store openings, and units-per-store decline. Management provided a clear plan (loyalty relaunch, category expansion, omnichannel enhancements) that it expects will drive the business toward the raised guidance, making the overall tone constructive but cautiously aware of macro and tariff risks.Positive Updates
Revenue and Comparable Sales Growth
Total sales of $1.44 billion, up 6.7% year-over-year, with comparable store sales increasing 2.9% in Q1.
Negative Updates
Gross Margin Compression from Tariffs
Reported gross margin of 33.2% in Q1, down 71 basis points YoY; management attributes a 110 basis point headwind in Q1 to IEPA tariffs (partially offset by ~30 basis points from shrink and shipping).
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Q1-2026 Updates
Positive
Negative
Revenue and Comparable Sales Growth
Total sales of $1.44 billion, up 6.7% year-over-year, with comparable store sales increasing 2.9% in Q1.
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Company Guidance
Academy raised full‑year fiscal 2026 sales guidance to $6.23–$6.35 billion (+3% to +5%) with comparable sales now expected to be flat to +2% (midpoint ≈ +1%); gross margin guidance is 34.5%–35.0% (expect modest H1 pressure, modest back‑half expansion and roughly flat at the midpoint), net income $390–$415 million, EPS $5.95–$6.35 and adjusted EPS $6.40–$6.80 (implying >10% EPS growth at the midpoint vs FY25). Q1 metrics that informed the outlook included $1.44 billion sales (+6.7%), comps +2.9%, e‑commerce +17%, gross margin 33.2% (‑71 bps), SG&A 28.1% (‑77 bps), operating income $74.7 million, diluted EPS $0.80 (up 17.6%) and adjusted EPS $0.93 (up 22.4%); balance sheet/working capital highlights: Q1 free cash flow $121.6 million (+14.2%), cash $338 million, $1.0 billion revolver, inventory $/store down 0.8% and units/store down 6.8%, 1.7 million shares repurchased (~2.5%), $9.6 million dividends, ~$338 million remaining buyback authorization, $10.5 million monetized tariff refund included in guidance, and refinanced debt at 5.875% (≈$2.5M annual interest savings); guidance excludes any impact from future repurchases.Academy Sports and Outdoors Financial Statement Overview
Summary
Income Statement
63
Positive
Balance Sheet
70
Positive
Cash Flow
58
Neutral
| Breakdown | TTM | Jan 2026 | Jan 2025 | Jan 2024 | Jan 2023 | Jan 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Income Statement | ||||||
| Total Revenue | 6.14B | 6.05B | 5.93B | 6.16B | 6.40B | 6.77B |
| Gross Profit | 2.13B | 2.11B | 2.01B | 2.11B | 2.21B | 2.35B |
| EBITDA | 651.55M | 645.14M | 693.17M | 820.14M | 971.51M | 1.00B |
| Net Income | 383.39M | 376.77M | 418.45M | 519.19M | 628.00M | 671.38M |
Balance Sheet | ||||||
| Total Assets | 5.50B | 5.28B | 4.90B | 4.68B | 4.60B | 4.58B |
| Cash, Cash Equivalents and Short-Term Investments | 337.81M | 330.32M | 288.93M | 347.92M | 337.14M | 486.00M |
| Total Debt | 1.95B | 1.89B | 1.79B | 1.70B | 1.77B | 1.93B |
| Total Liabilities | 3.38B | 3.11B | 2.90B | 2.72B | 2.97B | 3.12B |
| Stockholders Equity | 2.12B | 2.17B | 2.00B | 1.95B | 1.63B | 1.47B |
Cash Flow | ||||||
| Free Cash Flow | 236.59M | 222.13M | 328.49M | 327.49M | 443.20M | 597.25M |
| Operating Cash Flow | 437.93M | 434.80M | 528.08M | 535.78M | 552.00M | 673.26M |
| Investing Cash Flow | -160.05M | -172.04M | -186.12M | -206.14M | -108.81M | -76.02M |
| Financing Cash Flow | -225.18M | -221.37M | -400.95M | -318.87M | -592.05M | -488.85M |
Academy Sports and Outdoors Technical Analysis
Negative
50.55
Price Trends
52.46
Negative
54.79
Negative
52.56
Negative
Market Momentum
-0.80
Positive
41.92
Neutral
24.92
Neutral
Evaluating momentum and price trends is crucial in stock analysis to make informed investment decisions. For ASO, the sentiment is Negative. The current price of 50.55 is below the 20-day moving average (MA) of 50.71, below the 50-day MA of 52.46, and below the 200-day MA of 52.56, indicating a bearish trend. The MACD of -0.80 indicates Positive momentum. The RSI at 41.92 is Neutral, neither overbought nor oversold. The STOCH value of 24.92 is Neutral, not indicating any strong overbought or oversold conditions. Overall, these indicators collectively point to a Negative sentiment for ASO.
Academy Sports and Outdoors Risk Analysis
Academy Sports and Outdoors disclosed 43 risk factors in its most recent earnings report. Academy Sports and Outdoors reported the most risks in the "Finance & Corporate" category.
Finance & Corporate - Financial and accounting risks. Risks related to the execution of corporate activity and strategy
Latest Risks Added 0 New Risks
Academy Sports and Outdoors Peers Comparison
UnderperformOutperform
Sector (61)
Name | Overall Rating | Market Cap | P/E Ratio | ROE | Dividend Yield | Revenue Growth | EPS Growth |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
76 Outperform | $28.16B | 26.38 | 53.29% | 1.37% | 1.30% | 1.14% | |
67 Neutral | $16.38B | 14.36 | 40.05% | 5.46% | 0.99% | 31.91% | |
65 Neutral | $3.01B | 8.36 | 18.01% | 1.04% | 3.77% | 4.71% | |
61 Neutral | $18.38B | 12.79 | -2.54% | 3.03% | 1.52% | -15.83% | |
60 Neutral | $21.41B | 22.25 | 18.08% | 2.33% | 41.22% | -25.28% | |
46 Neutral | $49.16M | -0.97 | -26.17% | ― | 1.14% | -37.68% |
* Consumer Cyclical Sector Average
ASO
Academy Sports and Outdoors
48.50
4.18
9.43%
BBY
Best Buy Co
77.71
14.13
22.22%
DKS
Dick's Sporting Goods
239.17
45.86
23.72%
WSM
Williams-Sonoma
239.19
78.18
48.55%
SPWH
Sportsman's Warehouse
1.26
-2.19
-63.48%
Academy Sports and Outdoors Corporate Events
Business Operations and StrategyStock BuybackDividendsFinancial Disclosures
Academy Sports and Outdoors Posts Strong Q1 2026 Results
Positive
Jun 9, 2026
Academy Sports and Outdoors reported on June 9, 2026, that first quarter fiscal 2026 net sales for the period ended May 2, 2026 rose 6.7% to $1.44 billion, with comparable sales up 2.9%, e-commerce up 17.4%, and diluted GAAP EPS increasing 17.6% t...
Executive/Board ChangesShareholder Meetings
Academy Sports and Outdoors Holds 2026 Annual Meeting
Neutral
Jun 4, 2026
On June 4, 2026, Academy Sports and Outdoors, Inc. held its 2026 Annual Meeting of Stockholders, where shareholders elected three Class III directors, Ken Hicks, Beryl Raff, and Jeff Tweedy, to two-year terms ending at the 2028 annual meeting. Sto...
Business Operations and StrategyPrivate Placements and Financing
Academy Sports Refinances Debt and Extends Credit Facility
Positive
May 14, 2026
On May 14, 2026, Academy Sports and Outdoors’ subsidiary Academy, Ltd. issued $500 million of 5.875% senior secured notes due 2031 in a private placement, using the proceeds to redeem its senior secured notes due 2027 and fully repay a $400 ...
Business Operations and StrategyPrivate Placements and Financing
Academy Sports Prices $500 Million Senior Secured Notes
Positive
May 4, 2026
On May 4, 2026, Academy Sports and Outdoors announced that its wholly owned subsidiary Academy, Ltd. priced a $500 million private offering of 5.875% senior secured notes due 2031. The transaction, which is exempt from U.S. Securities Act registra...
Business Operations and StrategyPrivate Placements and Financing
Academy Sports Announces $500 Million Senior Notes Offering
Positive
May 4, 2026
On May 4, 2026, Academy Sports and Outdoors said its subsidiary Academy, Ltd. plans a private placement of $500 million in senior secured notes due 2031, offered under Rule 144A and Regulation S. The notes will be guaranteed on a senior secured ba...
Business Operations and StrategyFinancial Disclosures
Academy Sports Forecasts Q1 Sales Growth, Highlights Strategy
Positive
Apr 7, 2026
On April 7, 2026, Academy Sports + Outdoors reported that it expects first quarter fiscal 2026 sales to rise 6% to 7%, with comparable sales up 2% to 3%, signalling continued demand across its sporting goods and outdoor recreation categories. The ...
Business Operations and Strategy
Academy Sports Schedules Analyst Day to Outline Strategy
Positive
Apr 1, 2026
Academy Sports + Outdoors announced on March 31, 2026, that it will hold an Analyst Day event on April 7, 2026, beginning at 9:00 a.m. Eastern, where CEO Steve Lawrence, CFO Carl Ford, and Chief Customer Officer Chad Fox will outline the company&#...
Business Operations and StrategyStock BuybackDividendsFinancial Disclosures
Academy Sports Reports Q4 Growth, Expands Store Footprint
Positive
Mar 17, 2026
Academy Sports and Outdoors reported that for the fourth quarter ended Jan. 31, 2026, net sales rose 2.5% to $1.72 billion while comparable sales fell 1.6%, and diluted EPS increased 4.8% to $1.98, as the retailer opened five new stores in the qua...
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