Academy Sports and Outdoors (NASDAQ:ASO) Given New $60.00 Price Target at JPMorgan Chase & Co.

Academy Sports and Outdoors (NASDAQ:ASO) had its price target upped by JPMorgan Chase & Co. from $56.00 to $60.00 in a report published on Wednesday,Benzinga reports. The firm currently has a neutral rating on the stock.

ASO has been the topic of a number of other reports. Truist Financial cut their price target on shares of Academy Sports and Outdoors from $59.00 to $52.00 and set a “hold” rating on the stock in a research note on Tuesday. Barclays dropped their price objective on shares of Academy Sports and Outdoors from $59.00 to $49.00 and set an “equal weight” rating for the company in a report on Wednesday. Weiss Ratings reaffirmed a “hold (c-)” rating on shares of Academy Sports and Outdoors in a research note on Monday, December 29th. Wells Fargo & Company reduced their target price on shares of Academy Sports and Outdoors from $57.00 to $52.00 and set an “equal weight” rating on the stock in a report on Wednesday. Finally, UBS Group decreased their price target on shares of Academy Sports and Outdoors from $60.00 to $56.00 and set a “neutral” rating for the company in a research report on Wednesday. Nine analysts have rated the stock with a Buy rating and eleven have issued a Hold rating to the company’s stock. According to MarketBeat, the company has a consensus rating of “Hold” and an average price target of $58.78.

Academy Sports and Outdoors Trading Up 1.7%

Shares of NASDAQ ASO opened at $50.75 on Wednesday. Academy Sports and Outdoors has a twelve month low of $33.34 and a twelve month high of $62.44. The company has a current ratio of 1.89, a quick ratio of 0.32 and a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.22. The stock has a fifty day simple moving average of $57.72 and a 200-day simple moving average of $52.47. The stock has a market capitalization of $3.38 billion, a PE ratio of 9.13, a PEG ratio of 0.87 and a beta of 1.23.

Academy Sports and Outdoors (NASDAQ:ASO) last posted its earnings results on Tuesday, March 17th. The company reported $1.97 earnings per share (EPS) for the quarter, missing the consensus estimate of $2.05 by ($0.08). Academy Sports and Outdoors had a return on equity of 17.88% and a net margin of 6.22%.The firm had revenue of $1.72 billion for the quarter, compared to analyst estimates of $1.76 billion. During the same period in the previous year, the company posted $1.96 EPS. Academy Sports and Outdoors’s revenue was up 2.5% on a year-over-year basis. On average, equities analysts forecast that Academy Sports and Outdoors will post 5.59 earnings per share for the current year.

Academy Sports and Outdoors Increases Dividend

The company also recently announced a quarterly dividend, which will be paid on Friday, April 10th. Investors of record on Friday, March 20th will be paid a dividend of $0.15 per share. The ex-dividend date is Friday, March 20th. This is a positive change from Academy Sports and Outdoors’s previous quarterly dividend of $0.13. This represents a $0.60 dividend on an annualized basis and a dividend yield of 1.2%. Academy Sports and Outdoors’s payout ratio is currently 9.51%.

Institutional Inflows and Outflows

Institutional investors have recently added to or reduced their stakes in the company. Salomon & Ludwin LLC increased its position in shares of Academy Sports and Outdoors by 139.8% in the 4th quarter. Salomon & Ludwin LLC now owns 482 shares of the company’s stock valued at $26,000 after purchasing an additional 281 shares during the last quarter. Huntington National Bank lifted its position in shares of Academy Sports and Outdoors by 47.3% during the 3rd quarter. Huntington National Bank now owns 1,015 shares of the company’s stock worth $51,000 after purchasing an additional 326 shares during the last quarter. Bayforest Capital Ltd purchased a new stake in shares of Academy Sports and Outdoors during the 4th quarter worth $51,000. Nisa Investment Advisors LLC grew its stake in shares of Academy Sports and Outdoors by 32.6% during the third quarter. Nisa Investment Advisors LLC now owns 1,025 shares of the company’s stock worth $51,000 after purchasing an additional 252 shares in the last quarter. Finally, Hantz Financial Services Inc. grew its stake in shares of Academy Sports and Outdoors by 117.8% during the third quarter. Hantz Financial Services Inc. now owns 1,113 shares of the company’s stock worth $56,000 after purchasing an additional 602 shares in the last quarter.

Academy Sports and Outdoors News Roundup

Here are the key news stories impacting Academy Sports and Outdoors this week:

• Positive Sentiment: Company raised the quarterly dividend 15%, reported store expansion (24 new stores in 2025) and plans to open 20–25 stores in 2026 — signals of capital return and growth investment. GlobeNewswire: Q4 & Fiscal 2025 Results
• Positive Sentiment: Telsey Advisory reaffirmed an “Outperform” with a $65 price target, supporting upside thesis for longer‑term investors. Benzinga: Telsey reiterates Outperform
• Positive Sentiment: JPMorgan raised its price target (to $60) while keeping a neutral rating — a modest analytical vote of confidence amid the pullback. Benzinga: JPMorgan raises PT
• Neutral Sentiment: Operational mix: e‑commerce grew (~13.6% for the year) and gross margin expanded, but comps declined and transactions fell — the positives (omnichannel traction) are balanced by weaker traffic. MarketBeat: Stock Sinks After Earnings (analysis)
• Neutral Sentiment: Short‑interest data published for March appears inconsistent (entries show 0 shares / NaN change), suggesting reported short‑interest moves are likely data errors and not a confirmed catalyst. (No reliable article link available.)
• Negative Sentiment: Q4 missed expectations: EPS of $1.97 vs. consensus ~ $2.05 and revenue $1.72B vs. ~$1.76B; management issued cautious FY26 guidance and flagged consumer pressure (higher delinquencies, traffic declines), driving a recent sharp share selloff. MarketBeat: Q4 earnings report
• Negative Sentiment: Several brokers trimmed targets or turned more cautious (UBS, Wells Fargo, Barclays lowered PTs / assigned neutral/equal‑weight ratings), adding downward analyst pressure on the stock. Benzinga: Analyst price target moves

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.