Academy Sports and Outdoors (NASDAQ:ASO) Given New $56.00 Price Target at UBS Group

Academy Sports and Outdoors (NASDAQ:ASO) had its price objective trimmed by UBS Group from $60.00 to $56.00 in a report issued on Wednesday morning,Benzinga reports. The brokerage currently has a neutral rating on the stock.

Other equities analysts have also recently issued research reports about the stock. Barclays lowered 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 research report on Wednesday. Jefferies Financial Group restated a “buy” rating and set a $61.00 price target on shares of Academy Sports and Outdoors in a research note on Tuesday. Telsey Advisory Group restated an “outperform” rating and set a $65.00 price target on shares of Academy Sports and Outdoors in a research report on Tuesday. Morgan Stanley lifted their price objective on Academy Sports and Outdoors from $52.00 to $55.00 and gave the company an “equal weight” rating in a research note on Thursday, January 15th. Finally, Bank of America boosted their price objective on Academy Sports and Outdoors from $55.00 to $58.00 and gave the company a “neutral” rating in a report on Wednesday, December 10th. Nine equities research analysts have rated the stock with a Buy rating and eleven have given a Hold rating to the stock. According to MarketBeat, the stock currently has an average rating of “Hold” and a consensus price target of $58.78.

Academy Sports and Outdoors Stock Performance

NASDAQ ASO opened at $50.75 on Wednesday. The stock has a fifty day simple moving average of $57.72 and a 200-day simple moving average of $52.47. 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 market cap of $3.38 billion, a PE ratio of 9.13, a P/E/G ratio of 0.87 and a beta of 1.23. Academy Sports and Outdoors has a twelve month low of $33.34 and a twelve month high of $62.44.

Academy Sports and Outdoors (NASDAQ:ASO) last issued its quarterly earnings data 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). The company had revenue of $1.72 billion during the quarter, compared to analysts’ expectations of $1.76 billion. Academy Sports and Outdoors had a net margin of 6.22% and a return on equity of 17.88%. The firm’s quarterly revenue was up 2.5% on a year-over-year basis. During the same quarter last year, the firm posted $1.96 earnings per share. Equities analysts anticipate 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 disclosed a quarterly dividend, which will be paid on Friday, April 10th. Stockholders of record on Friday, March 20th will be given a dividend of $0.15 per share. This is an increase from Academy Sports and Outdoors’s previous quarterly dividend of $0.13. The ex-dividend date of this dividend is Friday, March 20th. This represents a $0.60 annualized dividend and a dividend yield of 1.2%. Academy Sports and Outdoors’s dividend payout ratio is presently 9.51%.

Hedge Funds Weigh In On Academy Sports and Outdoors

Several large investors have recently bought and sold shares of ASO. Salomon & Ludwin LLC raised its stake in Academy Sports and Outdoors by 139.8% in the fourth quarter. Salomon & Ludwin LLC now owns 482 shares of the company’s stock valued at $26,000 after buying an additional 281 shares in the last quarter. Nisa Investment Advisors LLC lifted its holdings in Academy Sports and Outdoors by 32.6% during the 3rd quarter. Nisa Investment Advisors LLC now owns 1,025 shares of the company’s stock worth $51,000 after buying an additional 252 shares during the last quarter. Huntington National Bank boosted 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 acquiring an additional 326 shares in the last quarter. Bayforest Capital Ltd acquired a new position in shares of Academy Sports and Outdoors during the 4th quarter worth about $51,000. Finally, Hantz Financial Services Inc. increased its holdings in shares of Academy Sports and Outdoors by 117.8% in the 3rd quarter. Hantz Financial Services Inc. now owns 1,113 shares of the company’s stock valued at $56,000 after acquiring an additional 602 shares during the last quarter.

More Academy Sports and Outdoors News

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

Academy Sports and Outdoors Company Profile

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.