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News about Academy Sports and Outdoors, Inc. (ASO) centers on its role as a full-line sporting goods and outdoor recreation retailer and on the progress of its growth strategy. The company regularly issues updates on financial performance, store expansion, capital allocation, and community initiatives, giving investors and followers insight into how it executes its mission of providing “Fun for All.”
Academy’s earnings releases and related announcements discuss quarterly and year-to-date results, comparable sales trends, e-commerce growth, and guidance updates. These news items often highlight new store openings across its more than 300-store footprint in 21 states, along with commentary from leadership on strategic priorities such as store productivity, digital investments, and value-focused merchandising.
Another recurring theme in Academy’s news is community engagement. The company reports on charitable giving events, donation shopping sprees, and partnerships with organizations including Boys & Girls Clubs of America and other local groups. Seasonal announcements describe holiday campaigns, curated gift assortments, and promotional activity designed to help families enjoy sports and outdoor experiences on a budget.
Corporate governance and capital allocation developments also appear in Academy’s news flow, including board appointments, quarterly cash dividend declarations, and conference call details for financial results. Together, these updates provide a view into how Academy manages its operations, invests in growth, and interacts with customers and communities.
For anyone tracking ASO, this news stream offers context on the company’s retail performance, expansion into new markets, and ongoing efforts to strengthen both its store base and digital presence.
Academy Sports + Outdoors (Nasdaq: ASO) will open two new stores in North Canton, Ohio and Muskogee, Oklahoma as part of a plan to open 20–25 new stores in fiscal 2026. The openings raise Academy's Ohio count to four and Oklahoma to 14.
The company expects the two stores to create about 120 jobs and is donating over $10,000 to local Parks and Recreation programs supporting more than 40 children. The North Canton grand opening will include a youth shopping event hosted with Cleveland safety Grant Delpit.
Academy Sports and Outdoors (Nasdaq: ASO) announced its Board declared a quarterly cash dividend of $0.15 per share for the fiscal quarter ended January 31, 2026, payable April 10, 2026 to holders of record as of March 20, 2026. This is a ~15% increase and marks four consecutive years of dividend growth.
Academy Sports + Outdoors (Nasdaq: ASO) is running Academy Run Month from March 1–31, 2026, offering brand deals, over 50 in-store fit clinics, online brand-specific gifts with qualifying shoe purchases, and a $20,000 donation to outfit 80 youth athletes across four Girls on the Run chapters.
Shoppers can access curated running gear, free delivery/assembly for select equipment, price-beat guarantees, and credit-card incentives during the promotion.
Academy Sports + Outdoors (Nasdaq: ASO) launched its annual Grand Slam promotion March 2–March 15, 2026, offering limited-time savings up to 50% off on youth baseball, softball and T-ball gear.
The event features top brands, a new 100% Sunglasses assortment inspired by MLB talent, community donations totaling $6,000, and card/rewards incentives for additional savings.
Academy Sports and Outdoors (Nasdaq: ASO) will release fourth quarter and fiscal 2025 results before the market opens on Tuesday, March 17, 2026. A live conference call is scheduled at 10:00 a.m. ET the same day to discuss the results.
Investors can access the live call by dialing the U.S. or international numbers with passcode 13758909, or via webcast and archived materials at investors.academy.com. Telephonic and webcast replays will be available for approximately 30 days.
Academy Sports + Outdoors (Nasdaq: ASO) announced holiday community giving on Dec 19, 2025, hosting more than 40 local events across its 21-state footprint. The company welcomed over 500 families into stores, distributed more than $135,000 in gift cards, and purchased nearly $72,000 of holiday gifts to fulfill wish lists.
Academy partnered with dozens of organizations, including Boys & Girls Clubs, Big Brothers Big Sisters, and local police departments, and featured celebrity and athlete appearances at select events.
Academy Sports + Outdoors (Nasdaq: ASO) announced holiday community giving on Dec 19, 2025, hosting more than 40 local events across its 21-state footprint. The company welcomed over 500 families into stores, distributed more than $135,000 in gift cards, and purchased nearly $72,000 of holiday gifts to fulfill wish lists.
Academy partnered with dozens of organizations, including Boys & Girls Clubs, Big Brothers Big Sisters, and local police departments, and featured celebrity and athlete appearances at select events.
Academy Sports + Outdoors (Nasdaq: ASO) reported third quarter fiscal 2025 results for the period ended November 1, 2025, with Q3 net sales of $1,383.7M (+3.0% vs. prior year), Q3 diluted GAAP EPS of $1.05 (+14%), and eCommerce sales +22.2%. Comparable sales declined (0.9)% in Q3 and (1.4)% year-to-date. Year-to-date net sales were $4,334.9M (+1.8%), while YTD income before tax fell 13.7%.
The company opened 11 new stores in Q3 (317 total stores) and plans to add 20–25 stores in fiscal 2026. Board declared a $0.13 quarterly cash dividend payable Jan 15, 2026. Academy narrowed and updated fiscal 2025 guidance, raising the low end of comparable sales and gross margin guidance and setting adjusted diluted EPS guidance at $5.65–$6.15.
Academy Sports + Outdoors (Nasdaq: ASO) announced a quarterly cash dividend of $0.13 per share for the fiscal quarter ended November 1, 2025. The dividend was declared on December 4, 2025 and is payable on January 15, 2026 to shareholders of record at the close of business on December 18, 2025.
Academy Sports + Outdoors (Nasdaq: ASO) appointed Michael Dastugue, Shannon Hennessy, and Clay Johnson to its Board of Directors, effective December 1, 2025. Mr. Dastugue was also named to the Audit Committee. The company said the additions strengthen capabilities in digital transformation, artificial intelligence, accounting, finance, and real estate and support its Long Range Plan.
Backgrounds: Dastugue brings 30+ years in accounting, finance, real estate, and retail operations with prior CFO roles at Hanesbrands and Walmart US; Hennessy has 25 years in restaurant leadership, digital growth, and finance with recent roles at Habit Burger and KFC; Johnson brings 25+ years in digital transformation and technology leadership, most recently at Yum! Brands. Academy's Board now totals 12 directors.