Academy Sports and Outdoors, Inc., through its subsidiaries, operates as a sporting goods and outdoor recreational products retailer in the United States. The company sells coolers and drinkware, camping accessories, camping equipment, sunglasses, backpacks, and sports bags; marine equipment and fishing rods, reels, baits, and equipment; firearms, ammunition, archery and archery equipment, camouflage apparel, waders, shooting accessories, optics, airguns, and hunting equipment; baseball, football, basketball, soccer, golf, racket sports, volleyball, fitness equipment, fitness accessories, and nutrition; and patio equipment, outdoor cooking, wheeled goods, trampolines, play sets, watersports, pet equipment, electronics, and watches. It also offers outdoor apparel, seasonal apparel, denim, work apparel, graphic t-shirts, and accessories; boys and girls outdoor and athletic apparel; sporting apparel, apparel for fitness and exercise, and other accessories; professional and collegiate team licensed apparel and accessories; casual shoes and slippers, work and western boots, youth footwear, socks, and hunting footwear; and running shoes, athletic shoes, sport specific shoes, and training shoes. The company sells its products under the Academy Sports + Outdoors, Magellan Outdoors, BCG, O'rageous, and Outdoor Gourmet brand names. As of January 30, 2021, it operated 259 Academy Sports + Outdoors retail locations in 16 states and three distribution centers located in Katy, Texas, Twiggs County, Georgia, and Cookeville, Tennessee. The company also sells merchandise to customers through academy.com website. Academy Sports and Outdoors, Inc. was founded in 1938 and is based in Katy, Texas.
IPO Year: 2020
Exchange: NASDAQ
Website: academy.com
| Date | Price Target | Rating | Analyst |
|---|---|---|---|
| 12/18/2024 | $65.00 | Buy | Citigroup |
| 12/5/2024 | $65.00 → $60.00 | Outperform | Telsey Advisory Group |
| 11/19/2024 | $63.00 → $50.00 | Buy → Hold | Truist |
| 10/3/2024 | $65.00 → $60.00 | Outperform → In-line | Evercore ISI |
| 8/13/2024 | $58.00 → $54.00 | Buy → Hold | TD Cowen |
| 8/5/2024 | $76.00 → $53.00 | Overweight → Neutral | JP Morgan |
| 6/12/2024 | $81.00 → $58.00 | Buy → Neutral | UBS |
| 6/11/2024 | $75.00 → $63.00 | Buy → Neutral | BofA Securities |
| 4/12/2024 | $85.00 | Buy | Jefferies |
| 3/22/2024 | $83.00 → $75.00 | Outperform | Telsey Advisory Group |
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KATY, Texas, May 27, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Academy Sports and Outdoors, Inc. ("Academy" or the "Company") ((ASO), a leading full-line sporting goods and outdoor recreation retailer, plans to release its first quarter fiscal 2025 financial results before the market opens on Tuesday, June 10, 2025. Academy will host a live conference call that day at 10:00 a.m. Eastern Time to discuss the financial results. Participants interested in accessing the live call can dial 1-877-407-3982 (U.S.) or 1-201-493-6780 (International). The conference passcode is 13753920. A webcast of the call
Academy to serve as a National Partner of the Boys & Girls Clubs of America KATY, Texas, April 17, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Academy Sports + Outdoors ("Academy") ((ASO), a leading full-line sporting goods and outdoor recreation retailer, announced today a new partnership with Boys & Girls Clubs of America. Together, the organizations will work to make sports and outdoor fun more available to children in underserved communities across the country. Boys & Girls Clubs of America has over 5,400 Clubs nationwide, serving more than 3 million young people annually. "Sports and outdoor ac
Academy to serve as the Official Sporting Goods Retailer of Babe Ruth League beginning in 2025 KATY, Texas, April 10, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Academy Sports + Outdoors ("Academy") ((ASO), a leading full-line sporting goods and outdoor recreation retailer, is excited to announce a multi-year partnership with Babe Ruth League, serving as the league's Official Sporting Goods Retailer. By combining resources and expertise, the two organizations aim to help youth athletes from across the country develop their skills, build confidence, and cultivate a lifelong love for baseball and softball. Babe Ruth League athletes, coaches, and their families will receive exclusive benefits and high-quality sporti
Total donations have eclipsed over $2.7 million since 2020 KATY, Texas, April 8, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Academy Sports + Outdoors ("Academy") (NASDAQ:ASO) today announced the donation of more than $550,000 to St. Jude Children's Research Hospital®. The donation is the result of a collaboration between the two organizations on holiday-inspired t-shirts and lounge pants featuring St. Jude patient art-inspired designs. A portion of the proceeds from sales of the products were donated to St. Jude. "Academy Sports + Outdoors is proud to continue our work to support the young patients
KATY, Texas, March 31, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Academy Sports and Outdoors, Inc. (the "Company") ((ASO) today announced its participation in the upcoming J.P. Morgan Retail Roundup Conference to be held in New York, New York from April 2, 2025 to April 3, 2025. Chief Executive Officer, Steve Lawrence, and Chief Financial Officer, Carl Ford, will participate in a fireside chat that will be webcast live on April 2, 2025, at 8:00 a.m. Eastern Time. The live webcast can be accessed through this link. A live and replay webcast (for 30 days) of the fireside chat, will be made available
Company plans to open a total of 20-25 new stores in fiscal 2025, including five in Q1 KATY, Texas, March 27, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Academy Sports + Outdoors ("Academy" or the "Company") ((ASO), a leading full-line sporting goods and outdoor recreation retailer, is excited to announce it has surpassed 300 stores after opening its first locations in York, Pa., Harrisburg, Pa., and Hagerstown, Md. These stores also mark Academy's first locations in Pennsylvania and Maryland, increasing the retailer's footprint to 21 states. In addition, Academy opened a new store in Kansas City, Mo. in March, and will open another new location in Charlotte, N.C. in April. The company plans to open a total of 20
Fourth Quarter Comparable Sales Declined (3.0)%: a +190 Basis Point Improvement vs. Third Quarter 2024 Fourth Quarter Diluted GAAP EPS of $1.89: Above the Midpoint of Updated Guidance Provided Company Announces Launch of Jordan Brand in 145 Stores and Online Beginning in Late April Quarterly Dividend Increased by 18% Per Share KATY, Texas, March 20, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Academy Sports and Outdoors, Inc. (NASDAQ:ASO) ("Academy" or the "Company") today announced its financial results for the fourth quarter and fiscal year ended February 1, 2025. Fourth quarter and fiscal year 2024 included 13 and 52 weeks, respectively, compared to 14 and 53 weeks in fourth quarter an
KATY, Texas, March 7, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Academy Sports and Outdoors, Inc. (the "Company" or "Academy") ((ASO) announced today that on March 6, 2025, its Board of Directors declared a quarterly cash dividend with respect to the fiscal quarter ended February 1, 2025 of $0.13 per share of the Company's common stock, an approximately 18% increase from the previous quarterly cash dividend payment. This quarterly cash dividend is payable on April 17, 2025, to stockholders of record as of the close of business on March 25, 2025. About Academy Sports + OutdoorsAcademy is a leading
Sumit Anand joins as Executive Vice President & Chief Information Officer KATY, Texas, March 6, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Academy Sports + Outdoors ("Academy") ((ASO), a leading full-line sporting goods and outdoor recreation retailer today announced the appointment of Sumit Anand to the role of Executive Vice President and Chief Information Officer. In this position Mr. Anand will oversee all enterprise technology operations including cybersecurity, IT infrastructure and operations, and IT shared services supporting the company's corporate, distribution center, and retail initiatives.
KATY, Texas, March 4, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Academy Sports and Outdoors, Inc. ("Academy" or the "Company") ((ASO), a leading full-line sporting goods and outdoor recreation retailer, plans to release its fourth quarter and fiscal 2024 financial results before the market opens on Thursday, March 20, 2025. Academy will host a live conference call that day at 10:00 a.m. Eastern Time to discuss the financial results. Participants interested in accessing the live call can dial 1-877-407-3982 (U.S.) or 1-201-493-6780 (International). The conference passcode is 13751956. A webcast of
KATY, Texas, May 27, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Academy Sports and Outdoors, Inc. ("Academy" or the "Company") ((ASO), a leading full-line sporting goods and outdoor recreation retailer, plans to release its first quarter fiscal 2025 financial results before the market opens on Tuesday, June 10, 2025. Academy will host a live conference call that day at 10:00 a.m. Eastern Time to discuss the financial results. Participants interested in accessing the live call can dial 1-877-407-3982 (U.S.) or 1-201-493-6780 (International). The conference passcode is 13753920. A webcast of the call
Fourth Quarter Comparable Sales Declined (3.0)%: a +190 Basis Point Improvement vs. Third Quarter 2024 Fourth Quarter Diluted GAAP EPS of $1.89: Above the Midpoint of Updated Guidance Provided Company Announces Launch of Jordan Brand in 145 Stores and Online Beginning in Late April Quarterly Dividend Increased by 18% Per Share KATY, Texas, March 20, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Academy Sports and Outdoors, Inc. (NASDAQ:ASO) ("Academy" or the "Company") today announced its financial results for the fourth quarter and fiscal year ended February 1, 2025. Fourth quarter and fiscal year 2024 included 13 and 52 weeks, respectively, compared to 14 and 53 weeks in fourth quarter an
KATY, Texas, March 7, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Academy Sports and Outdoors, Inc. (the "Company" or "Academy") ((ASO) announced today that on March 6, 2025, its Board of Directors declared a quarterly cash dividend with respect to the fiscal quarter ended February 1, 2025 of $0.13 per share of the Company's common stock, an approximately 18% increase from the previous quarterly cash dividend payment. This quarterly cash dividend is payable on April 17, 2025, to stockholders of record as of the close of business on March 25, 2025. About Academy Sports + OutdoorsAcademy is a leading
KATY, Texas, March 4, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Academy Sports and Outdoors, Inc. ("Academy" or the "Company") ((ASO), a leading full-line sporting goods and outdoor recreation retailer, plans to release its fourth quarter and fiscal 2024 financial results before the market opens on Thursday, March 20, 2025. Academy will host a live conference call that day at 10:00 a.m. Eastern Time to discuss the financial results. Participants interested in accessing the live call can dial 1-877-407-3982 (U.S.) or 1-201-493-6780 (International). The conference passcode is 13751956. A webcast of
Net Sales Decline (3.9)%; Comparable Sales of (4.9)% GAAP Diluted EPS of $0.92, or $0.98 Adjusted Diluted EPS1 Year-to-Date GAAP Operating Cash Flow +29%; Year-to-Date Adjusted Free Cash Flow1 +67% vs LY Authorizes New $700 Million Share Repurchase Program Plans to Open 20 to 25 New Stores in Fiscal 2025 KATY, Texas, Dec. 10, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Academy Sports and Outdoors, Inc. (NASDAQ:ASO) ("Academy" or the "Company") today announced its results for the third quarter ended November 2, 2024. Financial and operational highlights include: Opened 16 stores in fiscal 2024, consistent with plan, including further expansion into OhioNarrowed fiscal 2024 guidance to Net Sa
KATY, Texas, Dec. 04, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- This press release is being issued to replace in its entirety a press release issued earlier today that contained a typographical error regarding the remaining availability under the preceding share repurchase program. Academy Sports and Outdoors, Inc. (the "Company" or "Academy") (NASDAQ:ASO) announced today that its Board of Directors approved a new share repurchase program authorizing the Company to repurchase up to $700 million of its outstanding common stock. This new share repurchase program replaces the preceding share repurchase program, of which $423 million remained as of the end of the third quarter of fiscal 2024, and is effective
KATY, Texas, Dec. 04, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Academy Sports and Outdoors, Inc. (the "Company" or "Academy") (NASDAQ:ASO) announced today that its Board of Directors approved a new share repurchase program authorizing the Company to repurchase up to $700 million of its outstanding common stock. This new share repurchase program replaces the preceding share repurchase program, of which $423 million remained at the time this new program was approved, and is effective as of December 4, 2024, for a period of three years. The Company also announced today that its Board of Directors approved the declaration of a quarterly cash dividend with respect to the fiscal quarter ended November 2, 2024,
KATY, Texas, Nov. 26, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Academy Sports and Outdoors, Inc. ("Academy" or the "Company") (NASDAQ:ASO), a leading full-line sporting goods and outdoor recreation retailer, plans to release its third quarter fiscal 2024 financial results before the market opens on Tuesday, December 10, 2024. Academy will host a live conference call that day at 10:00 a.m. Eastern Time to discuss the financial results. Participants interested in accessing the live call can dial 1-877-407-3982 (U.S.) or 1-201-493-6780 (International). The conference passcode is 13750156. A webcast of the call can be accessed on the Company's website at investors.academy.com. To listen to the call, please d
Net Sales Decline (2.2)%; Comparable Sales of (6.9)% GAAP Diluted EPS of $1.95, or $2.03 Adjusted Diluted EPS Year-to-Date Adjusted Free Cash Flow +60%; Utilized to Return $107 Million to Shareholders in Q2 Fiscal 2024 Guidance Revised; Reaffirming Gross Margin Rate Guidance KATY, Texas, Sept. 10, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Academy Sports and Outdoors, Inc. (NASDAQ:ASO) ("Academy" or the "Company") today announced its financial results for the second quarter ended August 3, 2024. "Academy continues to make progress against our strategic initiatives demonstrated by the opening of nine new stores this upcoming quarter, new omni-channel enhancements, such as Door Dash,
KATY, Texas, Sept. 5, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Academy Sports and Outdoors, Inc. (the "Company" or "Academy") (NASDAQ:ASO) announced today that its Board of Directors approved the declaration of a quarterly cash dividend with respect to the fiscal quarter ended August 3, 2024 of $0.11 per share of the Company's common stock. The dividend is payable on October 17, 2024, to stockholders of record as of the close of business on September 19, 2024. About Academy Sports + OutdoorsAcademy is a leading full-line sporting goods and outdoor recreation retailer in the United States. Origin
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Citigroup initiated coverage of Academy Sports + Outdoors with a rating of Buy and set a new price target of $65.00
Telsey Advisory Group reiterated coverage of Academy Sports + Outdoors with a rating of Outperform and set a new price target of $60.00 from $65.00 previously
Truist downgraded Academy Sports + Outdoors from Buy to Hold and set a new price target of $50.00 from $63.00 previously
Evercore ISI downgraded Academy Sports + Outdoors from Outperform to In-line and set a new price target of $60.00 from $65.00 previously
TD Cowen downgraded Academy Sports + Outdoors from Buy to Hold and set a new price target of $54.00 from $58.00 previously
JP Morgan downgraded Academy Sports + Outdoors from Overweight to Neutral and set a new price target of $53.00 from $76.00 previously
UBS downgraded Academy Sports + Outdoors from Buy to Neutral and set a new price target of $58.00 from $81.00 previously
BofA Securities downgraded Academy Sports + Outdoors from Buy to Neutral and set a new price target of $63.00 from $75.00 previously
Jefferies initiated coverage of Academy Sports + Outdoors with a rating of Buy and set a new price target of $85.00
Telsey Advisory Group reiterated coverage of Academy Sports + Outdoors with a rating of Outperform and set a new price target of $75.00 from $83.00 previously
Academy to serve as a National Partner of the Boys & Girls Clubs of America KATY, Texas, April 17, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Academy Sports + Outdoors ("Academy") ((ASO), a leading full-line sporting goods and outdoor recreation retailer, announced today a new partnership with Boys & Girls Clubs of America. Together, the organizations will work to make sports and outdoor fun more available to children in underserved communities across the country. Boys & Girls Clubs of America has over 5,400 Clubs nationwide, serving more than 3 million young people annually. "Sports and outdoor ac
Sumit Anand joins as Executive Vice President & Chief Information Officer KATY, Texas, March 6, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Academy Sports + Outdoors ("Academy") ((ASO), a leading full-line sporting goods and outdoor recreation retailer today announced the appointment of Sumit Anand to the role of Executive Vice President and Chief Information Officer. In this position Mr. Anand will oversee all enterprise technology operations including cybersecurity, IT infrastructure and operations, and IT shared services supporting the company's corporate, distribution center, and retail initiatives.
KATY, Texas, June 6, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Academy Sports and Outdoors, Inc. ("Academy") ((ASO) today announced that Scott Boatwright has been appointed to its Board of Directors (the "Board"), effective immediately. With this change, Academy's Board now comprises 11 directors. "We are pleased to welcome Scott to Academy's Board of Directors," said Ken Hicks, Chairman of the Board of Academy. "Scott's deep and relevant experience in driving productivity, operational excellence, and scalability in complex business environments, along with building a strong customer base and prov
The state's first location will be in Zanesville, OH KATY, Texas, May 21, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Academy Sports + Outdoors ("Academy") ((ASO), a leading full-line sporting goods and outdoor recreation retailer, is excited to announce the opening of its first store in Ohio. Located in Zanesville at 3925 Gorsky Dr., the approximately 54,000-square-foot store brings a wide assortment of sports and outdoors merchandise to the area. Academy will host grand opening festivities from Friday, May 31 through Sunday, June 2. Throughout the weekend, customers can look forward to exclusive deals and giveaways, and take advantage of great prices.
KATY, Texas, March 19, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Academy Sports and Outdoors, Inc. ("Academy") (NASDAQ:ASO) today announced that Monique Picou has been appointed to the Board of Directors (the "Board"), effective immediately. With this change, Academy's Board now comprises ten directors. "We are pleased to have Monique join our Board," said Ken Hicks, Executive Chairman of Academy. "Monique brings extensive experience in supply chain, logistics, and strategic planning at large technology, retail and manufacturing companies. Her expertise will be a great asset as we leverage and sca
Robert Howell joins as Senior Vice President & Chief Supply Chain Officer KATY, Texas, Jan. 23, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Academy Sports and Outdoors, Inc. ((ASO) ("Academy") today announced the appointment of Robert (Rob) Howell to the role of Senior Vice President and Chief Supply Chain Officer. In this role, Mr. Howell will oversee supply chain operations, distribution centers, and domestic & international logistics. Mr. Howell will join Academy in February 2024 and report to Sam Johnson, President of Academy. Mr. Howell brings nearly 30 years of supply chain, distribution, and
Chad Fox joins as Executive Vice President & Chief Customer Officer KATY, Texas, Jan. 16, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Academy Sports and Outdoors, Inc. (NASDAQ:ASO) today announced the appointment of Chad Fox to a newly created role of Executive Vice President and Chief Customer Officer. In this role, Mr. Fox will oversee omnichannel, marketing, customer insights, and customer care. Mr. Fox joined Academy in January 2024, and reports directly to Steve Lawrence, Chief Executive Officer of the Company. Mr. Fox brings nearly 25 years of retail, agency, and consumer packaged goods market
KATY, Texas, July 21, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Academy Sports and Outdoors, Inc. ("Academy" or the "Company") (NASDAQ:ASO) announced today, effective immediately, the appointment of Theresa E. Palermo to its Board of Directors (the "Board") and Nominating and Governance Committee. With this change, Academy's Board now comprises nine directors. "Theresa is an experienced marketing and eCommerce retail executive with a track record of driving sales and traffic for both vertical and national brands who will be highly valuable to Academy and our Board as we enter a tremendous growth phase," said Ken C. Hicks, Academy Chairman, President and Chief Executive Officer. "Ms. Palermo's passion for the Ac
KATY, Texas, Dec. 17, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Academy Sports and Outdoors, Inc. ("Academy" or the "Company") (NASDAQ:ASO) announced today, effective immediately, the appointment of Chris Turner to its Board of Directors (the "Board") and Audit Committee. With this change, Academy's Board now comprises ten directors. "Chris has an impressive background of business leadership and deep knowledge in consumer brands and elevating the customer experience that will be very valuable to Academy and our Board," said Ken C. Hicks, Academy Chairman, President and Chief Executive Officer. "As a Texan and Academy Sports + Outdoors customer, he'll bring a unique passion to his role as a director." Turner h
KATY, Texas, Aug. 5, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Academy Sports and Outdoors, Inc. ("Academy" or the "Company") (NASDAQ:ASO) announced today, effective immediately, the appointments of Sharen J. Turney to its Board of Directors (the "Board"), its Compensation Committee and its Nominating and Governance Committee (the "Governance Committee"). Academy also announced today that Nathaniel (Nate) Taylor will step down as a member of the Governance Committee, effective concurrently with Ms. Turney's appointment to that committee. With these changes, Academy's Board now comprises nine directors and the Governance Committee is now comprised entirely of independent members. "We are very excited to add Sha