Academy Sports and Outdoors (ASO) Expected to Announce Quarterly Earnings on Wednesday

Academy Sports and Outdoors (NASDAQ:ASO) is expected to be announcing its Q2 2026 results before the market opens on Wednesday, September 9th. Analysts expect the company to post earnings of $2.07 per share and revenue of $1.65 billion for the quarter. Academy Sports and Outdoors has set its FY 2026 guidance at 6.400-6.800 EPS. Investors can find conference call details on the company’s upcoming Q2 2026 earning summary page for the latest details on the call scheduled for Wednesday, September 9, 2026 at 10:00 AM ET.

Academy Sports and Outdoors (NASDAQ:ASO) last posted its quarterly earnings results on Tuesday, June 9th. The company reported $0.93 earnings per share for the quarter, topping analysts’ consensus estimates of $0.91 by $0.02. Academy Sports and Outdoors had a net margin of 6.24% and a return on equity of 17.85%. The firm had revenue of $1.44 billion for the quarter, compared to the consensus estimate of $1.44 billion. During the same quarter in the previous year, the company earned $0.76 earnings per share. The business’s revenue was up 6.7% compared to the same quarter last year. On average, analysts expect Academy Sports and Outdoors to post $6 EPS for the current fiscal year and $7 EPS for the next fiscal year.

Academy Sports and Outdoors Stock Performance

Shares of ASO stock opened at $44.94 on Monday. Academy Sports and Outdoors has a 52-week low of $41.29 and a 52-week high of $62.44. The stock has a market cap of $2.79 billion, a price-to-earnings ratio of 7.91, a P/E/G ratio of 0.66 and a beta of 1.02. The company has a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.23, a quick ratio of 0.36 and a current ratio of 1.68. The firm has a fifty day moving average of $46.84 and a 200-day moving average of $51.91.

Academy Sports and Outdoors Announces Dividend

The firm also recently announced a quarterly dividend, which will be paid on Wednesday, October 14th. Investors of record on Wednesday, September 16th will be paid a $0.15 dividend. The ex-dividend date of this dividend is Wednesday, September 16th. This represents a $0.60 dividend on an annualized basis and a yield of 1.3%. Academy Sports and Outdoors’s payout ratio is presently 10.56%.

Institutional Inflows and Outflows

Several institutional investors and hedge funds have recently modified their holdings of the business. Smartleaf Asset Management LLC increased its holdings in shares of Academy Sports and Outdoors by 12.1% in the fourth quarter. Smartleaf Asset Management LLC now owns 1,742 shares of the company’s stock valued at $86,000 after purchasing an additional 188 shares in the last quarter. CIBC Asset Management Inc lifted its holdings in Academy Sports and Outdoors by 3.5% during the 4th quarter. CIBC Asset Management Inc now owns 6,721 shares of the company’s stock worth $336,000 after buying an additional 228 shares in the last quarter. Maryland State Retirement & Pension System lifted its holdings in Academy Sports and Outdoors by 2.5% during the 4th quarter. Maryland State Retirement & Pension System now owns 9,792 shares of the company’s stock worth $489,000 after buying an additional 235 shares in the last quarter. Quadrant Capital Group LLC boosted its position in Academy Sports and Outdoors by 4.5% in the 4th quarter. Quadrant Capital Group LLC now owns 5,610 shares of the company’s stock valued at $280,000 after buying an additional 241 shares during the last quarter. Finally, Lazard Asset Management LLC raised its position in shares of Academy Sports and Outdoors by 12.4% during the second quarter. Lazard Asset Management LLC now owns 3,270 shares of the company’s stock worth $146,000 after acquiring an additional 360 shares during the last quarter.

Analyst Ratings Changes

ASO has been the subject of several recent research reports. Telsey Advisory Group dropped their price target on shares of Academy Sports and Outdoors from $65.00 to $60.00 and set an “outperform” rating for the company in a research report on Wednesday, September 2nd. Wells Fargo & Company reaffirmed a “hold” rating on shares of Academy Sports and Outdoors in a report on Wednesday, June 10th. Barclays lowered their price objective on Academy Sports and Outdoors from $55.00 to $50.00 and set an “equal weight” rating on the stock in a research note on Thursday, June 11th. Stephens started coverage on Academy Sports and Outdoors in a report on Wednesday, May 13th. They issued an “overweight” rating and a $78.00 target price for the company. Finally, The Goldman Sachs Group cut their target price on Academy Sports and Outdoors from $67.00 to $60.00 and set a “buy” rating for the company in a research report on Wednesday, June 10th. One investment analyst has rated the stock with a Strong Buy rating, six have issued a Buy rating, seven have given a Hold rating and one has assigned a Sell rating to the company’s stock. According to data from MarketBeat, the company currently has a consensus rating of “Hold” and an average target price of $58.31.

About Academy Sports and Outdoors

Academy Sports and Outdoors is a leading specialty retailer of sporting goods and outdoor gear, operating more than 260 stores across the United States. Headquartered in Katy, Texas, the company offers a broad assortment of merchandise spanning athletic footwear and apparel, team sports equipment, camping and outdoor recreation products, hunting and fishing supplies, and fitness accessories. In addition to its brick-and-mortar footprint, Academy serves customers through its e-commerce platform, offering online ordering, in-store pickup, and home delivery options.

The company’s product portfolio includes seasonal and year-round categories designed to meet the needs of both casual enthusiasts and serious athletes.