B. Riley Research Analysts Lower Earnings Estimates for ASO

Academy Sports and Outdoors, Inc. (NASDAQ:ASO - Free Report) - Analysts at B. Riley decreased their Q4 2025 earnings estimates for shares of Academy Sports and Outdoors in a report issued on Tuesday, December 10th. B. Riley analyst A. Glaessgen now expects that the company will earn $1.76 per share for the quarter, down from their previous estimate of $1.79. The consensus estimate for Academy Sports and Outdoors' current full-year earnings is $5.92 per share.

Academy Sports and Outdoors (NASDAQ:ASO - Get Free Report) last issued its quarterly earnings data on Tuesday, December 10th. The company reported $0.98 earnings per share (EPS) for the quarter, missing the consensus estimate of $1.28 by ($0.30). The firm had revenue of $1.34 billion for the quarter, compared to analysts' expectations of $1.39 billion. Academy Sports and Outdoors had a return on equity of 23.32% and a net margin of 7.49%. The business's revenue for the quarter was down 3.9% compared to the same quarter last year. During the same period in the previous year, the business posted $1.38 EPS.

A number of other research analysts have also commented on ASO. Morgan Stanley restated an "equal weight" rating and issued a $60.00 price objective on shares of Academy Sports and Outdoors in a research note on Wednesday, September 11th. Jefferies Financial Group decreased their price objective on Academy Sports and Outdoors from $68.00 to $64.00 and set a "buy" rating for the company in a research report on Wednesday, September 11th. Telsey Advisory Group dropped their target price on Academy Sports and Outdoors from $65.00 to $60.00 and set an "outperform" rating on the stock in a report on Thursday, December 5th. Robert W. Baird lowered their price objective on shares of Academy Sports and Outdoors from $68.00 to $65.00 and set an "outperform" rating on the stock in a research report on Wednesday. Finally, Evercore ISI downgraded shares of Academy Sports and Outdoors from an "outperform" rating to an "in-line" rating and lowered their target price for the company from $65.00 to $60.00 in a report on Thursday, October 3rd. Eight analysts have rated the stock with a hold rating and six have issued a buy rating to the stock. According to data from MarketBeat, Academy Sports and Outdoors has a consensus rating of "Hold" and a consensus target price of $61.07.

Academy Sports and Outdoors Stock Performance

NASDAQ ASO traded up $0.74 on Friday, reaching $54.04. The stock had a trading volume of 815,693 shares, compared to its average volume of 1,467,878. The company has a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.25, a quick ratio of 0.41 and a current ratio of 1.57. The stock has a market cap of $3.75 billion, a P/E ratio of 8.82, a price-to-earnings-growth ratio of 1.06 and a beta of 1.31. The business's 50-day moving average price is $51.47 and its 200 day moving average price is $53.47. Academy Sports and Outdoors has a 12-month low of $44.73 and a 12-month high of $75.73.

Academy Sports and Outdoors Dividend Announcement

The company also recently announced a quarterly dividend, which will be paid on Wednesday, January 15th. Investors of record on Wednesday, December 18th will be given a $0.11 dividend. This represents a $0.44 annualized dividend and a dividend yield of 0.81%. The ex-dividend date of this dividend is Wednesday, December 18th. Academy Sports and Outdoors's dividend payout ratio (DPR) is currently 7.22%.

Insider Activity at Academy Sports and Outdoors

In related news, Director Jeffrey C. Tweedy sold 1,200 shares of the firm's stock in a transaction dated Wednesday, September 18th. The stock was sold at an average price of $62.00, for a total transaction of $74,400.00. Following the sale, the director now directly owns 8,906 shares in the company, valued at approximately $552,172. This trade represents a 11.87 % decrease in their position. The sale was disclosed in a filing with the SEC, which can be accessed through this link. 2.19% of the stock is currently owned by insiders.

Institutional Trading of Academy Sports and Outdoors

A number of hedge funds have recently made changes to their positions in ASO. Harbor Capital Advisors Inc. bought a new stake in shares of Academy Sports and Outdoors in the third quarter worth $28,000. V Square Quantitative Management LLC bought a new stake in shares of Academy Sports and Outdoors in the 3rd quarter worth about $40,000. TD Private Client Wealth LLC acquired a new stake in shares of Academy Sports and Outdoors in the 3rd quarter valued at about $40,000. Farther Finance Advisors LLC lifted its position in shares of Academy Sports and Outdoors by 98.4% during the third quarter. Farther Finance Advisors LLC now owns 738 shares of the company's stock worth $43,000 after purchasing an additional 366 shares during the last quarter. Finally, Future Financial Wealth Managment LLC bought a new position in Academy Sports and Outdoors during the 3rd quarter worth approximately $58,000.

About Academy Sports and Outdoors

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.