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

Academy Sports and Outdoors (NASDAQ:ASO) will likely be releasing its Q2 2026 results before the market opens on Wednesday, September 9th. Analysts expect Academy Sports and Outdoors to announce earnings of $2.07 per share and revenue of $1.65 billion for the quarter. Investors may review the information 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 announced its quarterly earnings results on Tuesday, June 9th. The company reported $0.93 earnings per share for the quarter, beating 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 during the quarter, compared to analysts’ expectations of $1.44 billion. During the same period in the previous year, the company earned $0.76 earnings per share. Academy Sports and Outdoors’s quarterly 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

NASDAQ ASO opened at $44.94 on Tuesday. The company has a fifty day moving average of $46.80 and a two-hundred day moving average of $51.81. The company has a market capitalization of $2.79 billion, a PE ratio of 7.91, a P/E/G ratio of 0.66 and a beta of 1.02. Academy Sports and Outdoors has a 1 year low of $41.29 and a 1 year high of $62.44. The company has a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.23, a current ratio of 1.68 and a quick ratio of 0.36.

Academy Sports and Outdoors Dividend Announcement

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

Analysts Set New Price Targets

ASO has been the subject of a number of research analyst reports. Wells Fargo & Company reissued a “hold” rating on shares of Academy Sports and Outdoors in a research report on Wednesday, June 10th. Stephens initiated coverage on Academy Sports and Outdoors in a research note on Wednesday, May 13th. They issued an “overweight” rating and a $78.00 price objective for the company. UBS Group reissued a “neutral” rating on shares of Academy Sports and Outdoors in a report on Wednesday, September 2nd. JPMorgan Chase & Co. cut their target price on shares of Academy Sports and Outdoors from $60.00 to $59.00 and set a “neutral” rating on the stock in a report on Wednesday, June 10th. Finally, Weiss Ratings downgraded shares of Academy Sports and Outdoors from a “hold (c-)” rating to a “sell (d+)” rating in a research report on Thursday. One investment analyst has rated the stock with a Strong Buy rating, six have assigned a Buy rating, seven have given a Hold rating and one has assigned a Sell rating to the company. According to data from MarketBeat, the stock has a consensus rating of “Hold” and an average price target of $58.31.

Hedge Funds Weigh In On Academy Sports and Outdoors

A number of large investors have recently bought and sold shares of ASO. Boston Partners boosted its holdings in Academy Sports and Outdoors by 85.5% during the third quarter. Boston Partners now owns 1,302,141 shares of the company’s stock worth $65,416,000 after buying an additional 600,335 shares in the last quarter. Invesco Ltd. increased its holdings in Academy Sports and Outdoors by 128.2% in the fourth quarter. Invesco Ltd. now owns 833,769 shares of the company’s stock valued at $41,655,000 after buying an additional 468,457 shares in the last quarter. Ameriprise Financial Inc. increased its holdings in Academy Sports and Outdoors by 219.8% in the second quarter. Ameriprise Financial Inc. now owns 501,028 shares of the company’s stock valued at $22,452,000 after buying an additional 344,376 shares in the last quarter. Voloridge Investment Management LLC lifted its position in shares of Academy Sports and Outdoors by 6,156.4% during the 3rd quarter. Voloridge Investment Management LLC now owns 344,788 shares of the company’s stock valued at $17,246,000 after acquiring an additional 339,277 shares during the period. Finally, Marshall Wace LLP acquired a new stake in shares of Academy Sports and Outdoors during the 4th quarter valued at approximately $16,568,000.

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.