Academy Sports and Outdoors, Inc. (NASDAQ:ASO – Get Free Report) has earned a consensus rating of “Moderate Buy” from the nineteen research firms that are currently covering the firm, MarketBeat reports. Ten analysts have rated the stock with a hold rating, eight have issued a buy rating and one has assigned a strong buy rating to the company. The average twelve-month price target among analysts that have issued a report on the stock in the last year is $58.9375.
Several equities research analysts have recently weighed in on ASO shares. The Goldman Sachs Group decreased their price objective on shares of Academy Sports and Outdoors from $67.00 to $60.00 and set a “buy” rating for the company in a research report on Wednesday, June 10th. Telsey Advisory Group restated an “outperform” rating and issued a $65.00 target price on shares of Academy Sports and Outdoors in a report on Tuesday, March 17th. B. Riley Financial reaffirmed a “buy” rating on shares of Academy Sports and Outdoors in a research report on Wednesday, April 8th. Jefferies Financial Group reaffirmed a “buy” rating and set a $61.00 price target on shares of Academy Sports and Outdoors in a research report on Tuesday, March 17th. Finally, Truist Financial decreased their price target on Academy Sports and Outdoors from $54.00 to $52.00 and set a “hold” rating for the company in a report on Wednesday, June 10th.
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Insider Buying and Selling
Institutional Trading of Academy Sports and Outdoors
Several large investors have recently modified their holdings of the stock. Salomon & Ludwin LLC increased its stake 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 acquiring an additional 281 shares in the last quarter. EverSource Wealth Advisors LLC boosted its stake in Academy Sports and Outdoors by 38.9% during the first quarter. EverSource Wealth Advisors LLC now owns 921 shares of the company’s stock worth $52,000 after acquiring an additional 258 shares in the last quarter. Huntington National Bank boosted its stake in Academy Sports and Outdoors by 47.3% during the third 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 stake in Academy Sports and Outdoors in the fourth quarter worth $51,000. Finally, Advisory Services Network LLC acquired a new stake in Academy Sports and Outdoors in the third quarter worth $61,000.
Academy Sports and Outdoors Price Performance
Academy Sports and Outdoors stock opened at $45.48 on Friday. The stock’s 50 day moving average is $50.65 and its 200 day moving average is $54.40. Academy Sports and Outdoors has a one year low of $41.29 and a one year high of $62.44. The firm has a market cap of $2.82 billion, a P/E ratio of 8.01, a P/E/G ratio of 0.64 and a beta of 1.05. 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 (NASDAQ:ASO – Get Free Report) last released its 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. The business had revenue of $1.44 billion during the quarter, compared to the consensus estimate of $1.44 billion. Academy Sports and Outdoors had a net margin of 6.24% and a return on equity of 17.85%. The company’s revenue for the quarter was up 6.7% compared to the same quarter last year. During the same quarter in the prior year, the firm posted $0.76 EPS. Academy Sports and Outdoors has set its FY 2026 guidance at 6.400-6.800 EPS. As a group, research analysts expect that Academy Sports and Outdoors will post 6.08 EPS for the current year.
Academy Sports and Outdoors Dividend Announcement
The firm also recently announced a quarterly dividend, which will be paid on Thursday, July 16th. Investors of record on Thursday, June 18th will be given a dividend of $0.15 per share. The ex-dividend date is Thursday, June 18th. This represents a $0.60 annualized dividend and a dividend yield of 1.3%. Academy Sports and Outdoors’s dividend payout ratio is presently 10.56%.
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.
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