Q2 EPS Estimates for ASO Lowered by Telsey Advisory Group

Academy Sports and Outdoors, Inc. (NASDAQ:ASO) – Stock analysts at Telsey Advisory Group decreased their Q2 2026 earnings estimates for Academy Sports and Outdoors in a research report issued to clients and investors on Wednesday, June 11th. Telsey Advisory Group analyst C. Fernandez now anticipates that the company will earn $2.09 per share for the quarter, down from their prior estimate of $2.12. Telsey Advisory Group currently has a “Outperform” rating and a $58.00 target price on the stock. The consensus estimate for Academy Sports and Outdoors’ current full-year earnings is $5.59 per share. Telsey Advisory Group also issued estimates for Academy Sports and Outdoors’ FY2026 earnings at $5.54 EPS, Q2 2027 earnings at $2.29 EPS, Q3 2027 earnings at $1.08 EPS and Q4 2027 earnings at $2.01 EPS.

Academy Sports and Outdoors (NASDAQ:ASO) last issued its quarterly earnings data on Tuesday, June 10th. The company reported $0.76 earnings per share for the quarter, missing the consensus estimate of $0.89 by ($0.13). Academy Sports and Outdoors had a return on equity of 23.32% and a net margin of 7.49%. The firm had revenue of $1.35 billion for the quarter, compared to the consensus estimate of $1.38 billion. During the same period in the prior year, the company posted $1.08 earnings per share. Academy Sports and Outdoors’s quarterly revenue was down .9% compared to the same quarter last year.

Several other equities research analysts have also issued reports on ASO. B. Riley lowered their price target on shares of Academy Sports and Outdoors from $70.00 to $65.00 and set a “buy” rating on the stock in a research note on Friday, March 21st. Evercore ISI decreased their price objective on shares of Academy Sports and Outdoors from $54.00 to $53.00 and set an “in-line” rating for the company in a research report on Tuesday, April 1st. JPMorgan Chase & Co. raised their price target on shares of Academy Sports and Outdoors from $52.00 to $54.00 and gave the company a “neutral” rating in a research report on Friday, March 21st. UBS Group reduced their target price on shares of Academy Sports and Outdoors from $54.00 to $48.00 and set a “neutral” rating for the company in a research note on Wednesday, June 4th. Finally, Wells Fargo & Company boosted their price objective on shares of Academy Sports and Outdoors from $38.00 to $43.00 and gave the company an “equal weight” rating in a research note on Wednesday, May 14th. Eight investment analysts have rated the stock with a hold rating and eight have issued a buy rating to the stock. According to data from MarketBeat.com, the company presently has a consensus rating of “Moderate Buy” and a consensus price target of $56.31.

Academy Sports and Outdoors Price Performance

ASO opened at $43.55 on Friday. The company’s 50 day simple moving average is $40.63 and its 200-day simple moving average is $47.77. Academy Sports and Outdoors has a one year low of $33.34 and a one year high of $64.62. The stock has a market capitalization of $2.90 billion, a P/E ratio of 7.15, a price-to-earnings-growth ratio of 1.02 and a beta of 1.28. The company has a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.25, a current ratio of 1.57 and a quick ratio of 0.32.

Institutional Trading of Academy Sports and Outdoors

Large investors have recently added to or reduced their stakes in the business. William Blair Investment Management LLC acquired a new stake in shares of Academy Sports and Outdoors in the 4th quarter valued at approximately $52,402,000. Norges Bank bought a new position in shares of Academy Sports and Outdoors in the fourth quarter valued at $47,436,000. Hood River Capital Management LLC bought a new position in Academy Sports and Outdoors during the fourth quarter worth $42,320,000. American Century Companies Inc. boosted its position in Academy Sports and Outdoors by 77.2% during the fourth quarter. American Century Companies Inc. now owns 1,252,699 shares of the company’s stock worth $72,068,000 after purchasing an additional 545,778 shares during the period. Finally, Westwood Holdings Group Inc. boosted its position in Academy Sports and Outdoors by 36.1% during the first quarter. Westwood Holdings Group Inc. now owns 1,992,997 shares of the company’s stock worth $90,901,000 after purchasing an additional 528,367 shares during the period.

Academy Sports and Outdoors Dividend Announcement

The business also recently disclosed a quarterly dividend, which will be paid on Thursday, July 17th. Investors of record on Thursday, June 19th will be given a dividend of $0.13 per share. This represents a $0.52 dividend on an annualized basis and a yield of 1.19%. The ex-dividend date is Wednesday, June 18th. Academy Sports and Outdoors’s payout ratio is presently 9.01%.

Academy Sports and Outdoors Company Profile

Academy Sports and Outdoors, Inc, through its subsidiaries, operates as a sporting goods and outdoor recreational retailer in the United States. The company outdoor division comprises camping products, such as coolers and drinkware, and camping accessories and equipment,; fishing products, including marine equipment and fishing rods, reels, and baits and equipment; and hunting products, which includes firearms, ammunition, archery and archery equipment, camouflage apparel, waders, shooting accessories, gun safes, optics, airguns, and hunting equipment.