Academy Sports + Outdoors Announces Quarterly Cash Dividend

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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.

Positive

• Quarterly dividend of $0.13 per share
• Dividend payable Jan 15, 2026 to record holders Dec 18, 2025
• Provides direct cash income to shareholders

Negative

• No forward dividend guidance or multi‑quarter commitment provided
• Dividend payment could reduce cash available for other uses

KATY, Texas, Dec. 5, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Academy Sports and Outdoors, Inc. (the "Company" or "Academy") (Nasdaq: ASO) announced today that on December 4, 2025, its Board of Directors declared a quarterly cash dividend with respect to the fiscal quarter ended November 1, 2025, of $0.13 per share of the Company's common stock. This quarterly cash dividend is payable on January 15, 2026, to stockholders of record as of the close of business on December 18, 2025.

About Academy Sports + Outdoors
Academy is a leading full-line sporting goods and outdoor recreation retailer in the United States. Originally founded in 1938 as a family business in Texas, Academy has grown to more than 300 stores across 21 states and counting. Academy's mission is to provide "Fun for All" and Academy fulfills this mission with a localized merchandising strategy and value proposition that strongly connects with a broad range of consumers. Academy's product assortment focuses on key categories of outdoor, apparel, sports & recreation and footwear through both leading national brands and a portfolio of private label brands. For more information, visit www.academy.com.

Forward Looking Statements
This press release contains forward-looking statements within the meaning of Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, and Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended. These forward-looking statements are based on Academy's current expectations and are not guarantees of future performance. The forward-looking statements include, among other things, statements regarding the payment of the dividend, including the timing and amount thereof, the Company's expectations regarding its future performance, and the Company's future financial condition to support future dividend growth and are subject to various risks, uncertainties, assumptions, or changes in circumstances that are difficult to predict or quantify. Actual results may differ materially from these expectations due to factors that are set forth in Academy's filings with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission. Any forward-looking statement in this press release speaks only as of the date of this release. Academy undertakes no obligation to publicly update or review any forward-looking statement, whether as a result of new information, future developments or otherwise, except as may be required by any applicable securities laws.

Media Inquiries: Meredith Klein, Vice President of Communications, 346.823.6615, Meredith.klein@academy.com
Investor Inquiries: Dan Aldridge, Vice President of Investor Relations, 832.739.4102, Dan.aldridge@academy.com

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SOURCE Academy Sports + Outdoors

FAQ

What dividend did Academy Sports + Outdoors (ASO) declare on December 4, 2025?

The board declared a quarterly cash dividend of $0.13 per share for the quarter ended Nov 1, 2025.

When is the ASO dividend payable and who is eligible?

The dividend is payable on Jan 15, 2026 to shareholders of record at close of business on Dec 18, 2025.

Which fiscal quarter does the ASO $0.13 dividend cover?

The dividend covers the fiscal quarter ended November 1, 2025.

Does Academy (ASO) announce future dividend frequency or amounts with this release?

No; the announcement only declares the single quarterly dividend and does not provide future dividend guidance.

How does the ASO dividend affect shareholders' cash flow in January 2026?

Eligible shareholders will receive a cash payment on Jan 15, 2026, increasing near‑term cash income.