Academy Sports and Outdoors’ (ASO) “Outperform” Rating Reiterated at Telsey Advisory Group

Telsey Advisory Group reiterated their outperform rating on shares of Academy Sports and Outdoors (NASDAQ:ASO) in a research report report published on Tuesday morning,Benzinga reports. Telsey Advisory Group currently has a $65.00 price target on the stock.

ASO has been the topic of a number of other reports. UBS Group raised their target price on shares of Academy Sports and Outdoors from $54.00 to $60.00 and gave the company a “neutral” rating in a research note on Tuesday, March 10th. Truist Financial set a $59.00 price objective on shares of Academy Sports and Outdoors in a research note on Wednesday, January 14th. Bank of America boosted their target price on shares of Academy Sports and Outdoors from $55.00 to $58.00 and gave the stock a “neutral” rating in a research report on Wednesday, December 10th. Morgan Stanley upped their target price on shares of 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, Jefferies Financial Group reiterated a “buy” rating and issued a $65.00 target price on shares of Academy Sports and Outdoors in a research note on Friday, January 2nd. Nine analysts have rated the stock with a Buy rating and eleven have issued a Hold rating to the company. According to MarketBeat.com, Academy Sports and Outdoors has an average rating of “Hold” and a consensus target price of $58.78.

Academy Sports and Outdoors Stock Performance

ASO opened at $53.07 on Tuesday. The company has a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.22, a quick ratio of 0.32 and a current ratio of 1.89. The company has a market cap of $3.42 billion, a PE ratio of 9.54, a price-to-earnings-growth ratio of 0.59 and a beta of 1.23. The stock has a 50-day moving average of $57.64 and a 200-day moving average of $52.47. Academy Sports and Outdoors has a 52-week low of $33.34 and a 52-week 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 for the quarter, missing analysts’ consensus estimates of $2.05 by ($0.08). Academy Sports and Outdoors had a net margin of 6.22% and a return on equity of 17.88%. The company had revenue of $1.72 billion during the quarter, compared to the consensus estimate of $1.76 billion. During the same period in the previous year, the business posted $1.96 earnings per share. The firm’s revenue was up 2.5% on a year-over-year basis. As a group, equities research analysts forecast that Academy Sports and Outdoors will post 5.59 earnings per share for the current fiscal year.

Academy Sports and Outdoors Increases Dividend

The company also recently announced a quarterly dividend, which will be paid on Friday, April 10th. Investors 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 is Friday, March 20th. This represents a $0.60 dividend on an annualized basis and a dividend yield of 1.1%. Academy Sports and Outdoors’s dividend payout ratio is 9.51%.

Hedge Funds Weigh In On Academy Sports and Outdoors

A number of institutional investors and hedge funds have recently added to or reduced their stakes in ASO. Salomon & Ludwin LLC grew its position in Academy Sports and Outdoors by 139.8% during the 4th quarter. Salomon & Ludwin LLC now owns 482 shares of the company’s stock worth $26,000 after acquiring an additional 281 shares during the last quarter. Nisa Investment Advisors LLC boosted its stake in Academy Sports and Outdoors by 32.6% in the third quarter. Nisa Investment Advisors LLC now owns 1,025 shares of the company’s stock worth $51,000 after purchasing an additional 252 shares in the last quarter. Huntington National Bank grew its holdings in shares of 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 purchasing an additional 326 shares during the last quarter. Bayforest Capital Ltd acquired a new stake in Academy Sports and Outdoors in the 4th quarter valued at about $51,000. Finally, Hantz Financial Services Inc. lifted its position in shares of Academy Sports and Outdoors by 117.8% during the third quarter. Hantz Financial Services Inc. now owns 1,113 shares of the company’s stock worth $56,000 after purchasing an additional 602 shares in the last quarter.

Academy Sports and Outdoors News Roundup

Here are the key news stories impacting Academy Sports and Outdoors this week:

• Positive Sentiment: Telsey Advisory Group reiterated an Outperform and keeps a $65 price target, signaling continued analyst conviction that ASO has upside from current levels. Telsey reiterates Outperform
• Positive Sentiment: JPMorgan raised its price target to $60 (now Neutral), which can support buying interest after the post-earnings drop. JPMorgan raises PT
• Positive Sentiment: Company plans to open up to 25 new stores in 2026 (including several in Texas), a growth catalyst that can drive revenue expansion and justify upside over time. Store expansion plans
• Neutral Sentiment: Short-interest notices show anomalous “0 shares” readings in mid-March — likely a reporting/data error and not meaningful evidence of a large short squeeze. (internal data)
• Neutral Sentiment: Valuation write-ups note the stock looks cheaper after the pullback, highlighting a P/E near the low end and a PEG under 1, which may attract value-oriented buyers if fundamentals stabilize. Valuation analysis
• Negative Sentiment: Q4 2025 missed both revenue and EPS expectations; comparable-store sales declined and management gave cautious FY26 comps guidance. Management flagged rising credit delinquencies, elevated inventories (up ~15% YoY) and softer traffic — all headwinds that prompted the earlier selloff. Earnings call transcript Earnings coverage
• Negative Sentiment: Several firms cut or trimmed price targets (UBS, Wells Fargo, Barclays lowered targets) which increased near-term selling pressure despite some offsetting raises/reiterates. Analyst PT 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.