Academy Sports and Outdoors (ASO) Stock Overview
Through its subsidiaries, operates as a sporting goods and outdoor recreational retailer in the United States. More details
| Snowflake Score | |
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| Valuation | 5/6 |
| Future Growth | 1/6 |
| Past Performance | 1/6 |
| Financial Health | 5/6 |
| Dividends | 2/6 |
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Price History & Performance
| Historical stock prices | |
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| Current Share Price | US$51.01 |
| 52 Week High | US$62.45 |
| 52 Week Low | US$41.29 |
| Beta | 1.03 |
| 1 Month Change | 2.08% |
| 3 Month Change | -9.46% |
| 1 Year Change | 17.13% |
| 3 Year Change | 5.00% |
| 5 Year Change | 32.73% |
| Change since IPO | 292.69% |
Recent News & Updates
Seeking Alpha • Jun 07
Academy Sports: A 16-Week Momentum Reversal Changes The Thesis (Earnings Preview)
Summary Academy Sports and Outdoors 16‑week momentum reversal and improving comps signal a shift from decline to recovery, setting up a potential narrative reset as Q1 FY26 approaches. Margin expansion toward 34.5–35% and renewed sales strength—supported by loyalty, online growth, and the Jordan launch—strengthen the case for a durable turnaround. With FY26 EPS near $6.29 and a forward P/E of 8.3, ASO trades at a steep discount to DKS; guidance upside and margin confirmation could drive meaningful re‑rating. Read the full article on Seeking Alpha
Narrative Update • Jun 04
ASO: Store Expansion And 2026 Comp Recovery Expected To Shape Returns
Analysts have nudged the fair value estimate for Academy Sports and Outdoors up from $49.00 to $50.00, reflecting updated views on store expansion potential, demand trends across income groups, and recent shifts in Street price targets. Analyst Commentary Street research on Academy Sports and Outdoors has been active, with a mix of supportive and cautious updates.Recent updates
Seeking Alpha • Jun 07
Academy Sports: A 16-Week Momentum Reversal Changes The Thesis (Earnings Preview)
Summary Academy Sports and Outdoors 16‑week momentum reversal and improving comps signal a shift from decline to recovery, setting up a potential narrative reset as Q1 FY26 approaches. Margin expansion toward 34.5–35% and renewed sales strength—supported by loyalty, online growth, and the Jordan launch—strengthen the case for a durable turnaround. With FY26 EPS near $6.29 and a forward P/E of 8.3, ASO trades at a steep discount to DKS; guidance upside and margin confirmation could drive meaningful re‑rating. Read the full article on Seeking AlphaNarrative Update • Jun 04
ASO: Store Expansion And 2026 Comp Recovery Expected To Shape Returns
Analysts have nudged the fair value estimate for Academy Sports and Outdoors up from $49.00 to $50.00, reflecting updated views on store expansion potential, demand trends across income groups, and recent shifts in Street price targets. Analyst Commentary Street research on Academy Sports and Outdoors has been active, with a mix of supportive and cautious updates.
Narrative Update • May 14
ASO: Store Expansion And Buybacks Will Shape Bullish Long Term Outlook
The analyst fair value estimate for Academy Sports and Outdoors has moved modestly higher to $61.42 from $60.28, as analysts point to continued store expansion plans, supportive demographic trends, and recent upward revisions to several Street price targets, despite some mixed target changes across firms. Analyst Commentary Recent Street research on Academy Sports and Outdoors reflects a mix of optimism and caution, with several firms adjusting price targets in both directions while generally focusing on store growth, customer mix, and valuation.Narrative Update • Apr 22
ASO: Future Store Openings And Household Demand Trends Will Shape Balanced Outlook
Analysts have nudged the fair value estimate for Academy Sports and Outdoors higher by about $0.33 to roughly $60.28. This reflects a mix of updated assumptions on discount rates, margins, and future P/E multiples informed by recent shifts in Street price targets across major firms.Narrative Update • Apr 07
ASO: Delayed Comparable Sales Recovery Into 2026 May Limit Upside Potential
Analysts now see a modestly lower overall price target range for Academy Sports and Outdoors, with several firms trimming targets by $4 to $10 and others lifting them by $2 to $6. This reflects mixed views on demand across income brackets and the timing of a potential recovery in comparable sales into 2026.Narrative Update • Mar 23
ASO: Mixed Execution And Income Tier Risks May Temper Store Expansion Benefits
Analysts have reduced the fair value estimate for Academy Sports and Outdoors by $1 to $49. This change reflects updated views on revenue growth, profit margins, discount rates, and future P/E multiples after a mix of recent price target increases and reductions across the Street.Narrative Update • Mar 07
ASO: Expanding Store Count And Tighter Margins Will Ultimately Reveal Overvaluation
Narrative Update Analysts have raised their consolidated price target for Academy Sports and Outdoors to $60, an increase of $5, citing updated assumptions around revenue growth, margins, and a modestly lower discount rate, along with slightly adjusted forward P/E expectations. Analyst Commentary Recent Street research around Academy Sports and Outdoors has centred on updated price targets tied to refreshed assumptions on revenue, margins, and valuation multiples.Narrative Update • Feb 20
ASO: Future Store Openings And P/E Expectations Will Shape Balanced Outlook
Narrative Update: Analyst Price Target Change for Academy Sports and Outdoors The updated analyst price target for Academy Sports and Outdoors reflects a modest adjustment of roughly $0.20. Analysts point to recent target increases from firms like Morgan Stanley and Truist as support for their refined assumptions around fair value, discount rate, revenue growth, profit margin, and future P/E.Narrative Update • Feb 06
ASO: Expansion Plans And P/E Expectations Will Shape Fairly Balanced Outlook
Analysts have raised their price expectations for Academy Sports and Outdoors by about $1.07 per share, citing slightly higher fair value estimates, a somewhat lower discount rate, stable profit margins and a higher assumed future P/E multiple, supported by recent price target increases from major firms. Analyst Commentary Recent Street research on Academy Sports and Outdoors points to a modestly higher view of fair value, supported by updated price targets and refined assumptions on margins, discount rates and future P/E levels.Narrative Update • Jan 23
ASO: Ongoing Expansion And Cautious Assumptions Will Eventually Expose Overvaluation Risk
Narrative Update Analysts have raised their price targets on Academy Sports and Outdoors by a combined $5, citing updated views on discount rates, revenue growth, profit margins and future P/E assumptions that they state support the current fair value of $50.00. Analyst Commentary Recent research updates point to a more careful tone around Academy Sports and Outdoors, even as some price targets move higher on paper.Narrative Update • Jan 09
ASO: Ongoing Store Expansion Will Eventually Expose Overvaluation Risk
Analysts have maintained their fair value target for Academy Sports and Outdoors at $50.00, noting only minor adjustments to assumptions around discount rate, revenue growth, profit margin and future P/E that do not materially change their overall view. What's in the News Revised fiscal 2025 guidance now calls for net sales between US$6,025m and US$6,200m, GAAP net income between US$365m and US$400m, and diluted GAAP EPS between US$5.35 and US$5.85, compared with prior ranges of US$6,000m to US$6,265m in net sales, US$360m to US$410m in GAAP net income, and US$5.30 to US$6.00 in diluted GAAP EPS (Corporate guidance).Narrative Update • Dec 25
ASO: Regional Expansion And Private Labels Will Balance Competition And Macro Risks
Analysts have raised their fair value estimate for Academy Sports and Outdoors from $43.00 to $50.00 per share, citing the company’s potential to grow from a regional to a national presence, its higher-margin private label mix, and a favorable long-term industry backdrop, while still accounting for competitive and macro risks. Analyst Commentary Recent Street research reflects a more balanced stance on Academy Sports and Outdoors, with cautious voices highlighting that the current valuation already embeds much of the anticipated regional to national expansion and margin upside.Analysis Article • Dec 12
Further Upside For Academy Sports and Outdoors, Inc. (NASDAQ:ASO) Shares Could Introduce Price Risks After 28% Bounce
Academy Sports and Outdoors, Inc. ( NASDAQ:ASO ) shareholders would be excited to see that the share price has had a...Narrative Update • Dec 11
ASO: Expansion Plans And Private Label Strategy Will Navigate Competitive Headwinds
Analysts have modestly raised their price target on Academy Sports and Outdoors, lifting fair value by about $1.60 to roughly $59.10 as they balance the company’s long term expansion potential and margin accretive private label strategy against intensifying competition and macroeconomic risks. Analyst Commentary Bullish analysts view the current valuation as a reasonable entry point relative to Academy Sports and Outdoors long term growth algorithm, with the new target price implying moderate upside as the company executes on its expansion and merchandising strategies.Analysis Article • Oct 28
Is There An Opportunity With Academy Sports and Outdoors, Inc.'s (NASDAQ:ASO) 28% Undervaluation?
Key Insights The projected fair value for Academy Sports and Outdoors is US$68.65 based on 2 Stage Free Cash Flow to...Narrative Update • Sep 04
E-commerce Acceleration And Suburban Store Expansion Will Spark Retail Transformation
Academy Sports and Outdoors benefited from improved same-store sales, a broadened product assortment, and effective tariff management, while ongoing caution about H2 earnings kept the consensus analyst price target unchanged at $57.50. Analyst Commentary Positive same-store sales comps achieved for the first time since 2021, signaling improved operational execution.Analysis Article • Jul 23
Academy Sports and Outdoors, Inc. (NASDAQ:ASO) Soars 28% But It's A Story Of Risk Vs Reward
Academy Sports and Outdoors, Inc. ( NASDAQ:ASO ) shares have continued their recent momentum with a 28% gain in the...Analysis Article • Jun 23
Academy Sports and Outdoors (NASDAQ:ASO) Has A Somewhat Strained Balance Sheet
Legendary fund manager Li Lu (who Charlie Munger backed) once said, 'The biggest investment risk is not the volatility...Analysis Article • May 13
Academy Sports and Outdoors, Inc. (NASDAQ:ASO) Shares Fly 27% But Investors Aren't Buying For Growth
Academy Sports and Outdoors, Inc. ( NASDAQ:ASO ) shareholders are no doubt pleased to see that the share price has...Analysis Article • May 03
Academy Sports and Outdoors (NASDAQ:ASO) Shareholders Will Want The ROCE Trajectory To Continue
If we want to find a stock that could multiply over the long term, what are the underlying trends we should look for...Analysis Article • Apr 10
When Should You Buy Academy Sports and Outdoors, Inc. (NASDAQ:ASO)?
While Academy Sports and Outdoors, Inc. ( NASDAQ:ASO ) might not have the largest market cap around , it saw a decent...Seeking Alpha • Mar 26
Academy Sports And Outdoors: FY25 Outlook Is Full Of Uncertainty (Rating Downgrade)
Summary I am downgrading Academy Sports and Outdoors (ASO) to a hold rating due to a weakened macro backdrop and potential margin pressure. ASO's 4Q24 results showed concerning signs: gross margin declined 110 bps, and EBIT margin dropped to 9.6%, despite a decrease in SG&A dollars. Consumer spending has slowed, impacting ASO's discretionary product sales, and management's aggressive store expansion could further pressure margins. Despite positives like the Jordan launch and private label momentum, I recommend holding until there's more clarity on margin performance and SSSG. Read the full article on Seeking AlphaAnalysis Article • Mar 13
Academy Sports and Outdoors (NASDAQ:ASO) Has Announced That It Will Be Increasing Its Dividend To $0.13
Academy Sports and Outdoors, Inc. ( NASDAQ:ASO ) has announced that it will be increasing its periodic dividend on the...Analysis Article • Mar 04
Academy Sports and Outdoors, Inc.'s (NASDAQ:ASO) Share Price Is Matching Sentiment Around Its Earnings
Academy Sports and Outdoors, Inc.'s ( NASDAQ:ASO ) price-to-earnings (or "P/E") ratio of 7.4x might make it look like a...Seeking Alpha • Jan 28
Academy Sports and Outdoors: A Value Play Ready To Regain Momentum
Summary Academy Sports and Outdoors is expanding aggressively, planning to open 160-180 new stores over five years, leveraging favorable demographics in high-growth markets. Despite 11 quarters of negative same-store sales, ASO has consistently generated positive free cash flow, highlighting operational efficiency. TTM FCF yield is 11%. For fiscal year 2025, I expect ASO to deliver same-store sales growth in the low-single digits. This coupled with new store openings should push the overall sales growth to mid-single digits. ASO's valuation is compelling, trading at a significant discount (7.7x 2026 P/E) compared to its closest peer, Dick’s Sporting Goods (15.7x). I rate ASO as a Buy with a target price of $85, driven by robust growth prospects, superior store economics, and a strong value proposition. Read the full article on Seeking AlphaAnalysis Article • Jan 27
Are Investors Undervaluing Academy Sports and Outdoors, Inc. (NASDAQ:ASO) By 34%?
Key Insights Using the 2 Stage Free Cash Flow to Equity, Academy Sports and Outdoors fair value estimate is US$85.32...Seeking Alpha • Jan 21
Academy Sports and Outdoors: An Undervalued Small Cap With A Moat
Summary Academy Sports and Outdoors is a small-cap retailer with a wide economic moat and excellent value offering to customers. The company operates 290 stores across 18 states, offering a broad range of sports and outdoor products which outpaces the comparative offerings of rivals. Despite a tough Q3, Academy maintains strong financials with impressive margins, robust cash flow, and a conservative balance sheet. Key risks include cyclical demand and competition, but Academy's efficient operations and growth strategy position it well for long-term success. Shares are undervalued by up to 53%: Strong Buy initiated. Read the full article on Seeking AlphaAnalysis Article • Jan 09
Academy Sports and Outdoors (NASDAQ:ASO) Is Looking To Continue Growing Its Returns On Capital
What are the early trends we should look for to identify a stock that could multiply in value over the long term...Analysis Article • Dec 22
Academy Sports and Outdoors (NASDAQ:ASO) Takes On Some Risk With Its Use Of Debt
Some say volatility, rather than debt, is the best way to think about risk as an investor, but Warren Buffett famously...Seeking Alpha • Dec 13
Academy Sports and Outdoors: Rating Upgrade On Positive SSSG Outlook
Summary I upgraded my rating for Academy Sports and Outdoors from hold to buy, citing improving same-store sales growth and a major growth driver in FY25. Despite weak recent quarterly performance, I believe ASO's SSSG is showing an improving trend. The current valuation of ASO appears attractive, and I estimated a potential upside of 13%. Read the full article on Seeking AlphaAnalysis Article • Dec 04
At US$49.96, Is Academy Sports and Outdoors, Inc. (NASDAQ:ASO) Worth Looking At Closely?
Academy Sports and Outdoors, Inc. ( NASDAQ:ASO ), might not be a large cap stock, but it saw a decent share price...Analysis Article • Nov 16
Academy Sports and Outdoors, Inc.'s (NASDAQ:ASO) Share Price Is Matching Sentiment Around Its Earnings
Academy Sports and Outdoors, Inc.'s ( NASDAQ:ASO ) price-to-earnings (or "P/E") ratio of 6.9x might make it look like a...Seeking Alpha • Oct 15
Academy Sports And Outdoors: Aggressive Expansion Strategy As A Revenue Driver
Summary Academy Sports and Outdoors' aggressive expansion plan and omnichannel development could drive significant growth, potentially making the company undervalued by 31%. The company's long-term strategy includes opening 160-180 new stores by 2027, enhancing omnichannel capabilities, and optimizing existing store productivity. Despite recent sales challenges, Academy's strong fundamentals and financial position support the feasibility of its growth plan, targeting $10 billion in revenue. The company's focus on value-based differentiation and customer loyalty programs positions it well to capture market share and drive sustainable growth. Read the full article on Seeking AlphaAnalysis Article • Oct 11
Are Investors Undervaluing Academy Sports and Outdoors, Inc. (NASDAQ:ASO) By 36%?
Key Insights Academy Sports and Outdoors' estimated fair value is US$82.43 based on 2 Stage Free Cash Flow to Equity...
New Narrative • Sep 24
Loyalty Programs And Digital Expansion Set To Spark Remarkable Sales Surge
Launch of the myAcademy Rewards loyalty program and store expansions, including Ohio, aim at driving sales through enhanced customer retention and market penetration.Analysis Article • Sep 23
These 4 Measures Indicate That Academy Sports and Outdoors (NASDAQ:ASO) Is Using Debt Reasonably Well
Legendary fund manager Li Lu (who Charlie Munger backed) once said, 'The biggest investment risk is not the volatility...Shareholder Returns
| ASO | US Specialty Retail | US Market | |
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| 7D | -1.4% | 4.6% | 0.8% |
| 1Y | 17.1% | 8.9% | 24.2% |
Return vs Industry: ASO exceeded the US Specialty Retail industry which returned 6.4% over the past year.
Return vs Market: ASO underperformed the US Market which returned 21.5% over the past year.
Price Volatility
| ASO volatility | |
|---|---|
| ASO Average Weekly Movement | 6.1% |
| Specialty Retail Industry Average Movement | 7.5% |
| Market Average Movement | 7.2% |
| 10% most volatile stocks in US Market | 16.8% |
| 10% least volatile stocks in US Market | 3.1% |
Stable Share Price: ASO has not had significant price volatility in the past 3 months compared to the US market.
Volatility Over Time: ASO's weekly volatility (6%) has been stable over the past year.
About the Company
| Founded | Employees | CEO | Website |
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| 1938 | 22,000 | Steve Lawrence | www.academy.com |
Academy Sports and Outdoors, Inc., through its subsidiaries, operates as a sporting goods and outdoor recreational retailer in the United States. The company’s outdoors division comprises camping products, such as coolers and drinkware, camping accessories and equipment, and watersports 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. Its sports and recreation division offers fitness equipment, fitness accessories, and nutrition supplies; team and specialty sports equipment, including baseball, football, basketball, soccer, golf, racket sports, volleyball, backpacks, and sports bags; recreation products, which includes patio furniture, outdoor cooking, trampolines, and play sets, as well as wheeled goods that include bicycles, skateboards, and other ride-on toys; and electronics, watches, and sunglasses, as well as front-end products, such as consumables, batteries, etc. The company’s apparel division provides outdoor and seasonal apparel, denim, work apparel, graphic t-shirts, accessories, and outerwear; boys and girls outdoor, and athletic apparel and swimwear; sporting and fitness apparel; and professional and collegiate team licensed apparel and accessories.
Academy Sports and Outdoors, Inc. Fundamentals Summary
| ASO fundamental statistics | |
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| Market cap | US$3.25b |
| Earnings (TTM) | US$383.39m |
| Revenue (TTM) | US$6.14b |
8.3x
P/E Ratio0.5x
P/S RatioIs ASO overvalued?
See Fair Value and valuation analysisEarnings & Revenue
| ASO income statement (TTM) | |
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| Revenue | US$6.14b |
| Cost of Revenue | US$4.02b |
| Gross Profit | US$2.13b |
| Other Expenses | US$1.74b |
| Earnings | US$383.39m |
Last Reported Earnings
May 02, 2026
Next Earnings Date
n/a
| Earnings per share (EPS) | 6.18 |
| Gross Margin | 34.60% |
| Net Profit Margin | 6.24% |
| Debt/Equity Ratio | 22.8% |
How did ASO perform over the long term?
See historical performance and comparisonDividends
1.2%
Current Dividend Yield10%
Payout RatioDoes ASO pay a reliable dividends?
See ASO dividend history and benchmarks| Academy Sports and Outdoors dividend dates | |
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| Ex Dividend Date | Jun 18 2026 |
| Dividend Pay Date | Jul 16 2026 |
| Days until Ex dividend | 4 days |
| Days until Dividend pay date | 32 days |
Does ASO pay a reliable dividends?
See ASO dividend history and benchmarksCompany Analysis and Financial Data Status
| Data | Last Updated (UTC time) |
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| Company Analysis | 2026/06/12 11:39 |
| End of Day Share Price | 2026/06/12 00:00 |
| Earnings | 2026/05/02 |
| Annual Earnings | 2026/01/31 |
Data Sources
The data used in our company analysis is from S&P Global Market Intelligence LLC. The following data is used in our analysis model to generate this report. Data is normalised which can introduce a delay from the source being available.
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| Ownership | 10 years |
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| Management | 10 years |
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| Key Developments | 10 years |
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Analyst Sources
Academy Sports and Outdoors, Inc. is covered by 22 analysts. 16 of those analysts submitted the estimates of revenue or earnings used as inputs to our report. Analysts submissions are updated throughout the day.
| Analyst | Institution |
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| Adrienne Yih-Tennant | Barclays |
| Lorraine Corrine Hutchinson | BofA Global Research |
| Anna Glaessgen | B. Riley Securities, Inc. |