Academy Sports & Outdoors, Inc. Stock Price, News & Analysis

Academy Sports + Outdoors (NASDAQ: ASO) reported Q2 fiscal 2025 results with net sales increasing 3.3% to $1.6 billion and comparable sales growing 0.2%. The company's eCommerce sales surged 17.7%, while diluted EPS reached $1.85. During Q2, Academy opened three new stores in Florida, Virginia, and West Virginia, bringing its total to 306 locations across 21 states.

The company updated its fiscal 2025 guidance, raising the low end of its sales forecast from -4.0% to -3.0%, with the new range at -3.0% to +1.0%. Academy now expects adjusted earnings per share between $5.60 and $6.30. The company also declared a quarterly cash dividend of $0.13 per share, payable on October 9, 2025.

Academy Sports and Outdoors (NASDAQ: ASO) has announced a quarterly cash dividend of $0.13 per share for the fiscal quarter ended August 2, 2025. The dividend will be paid on October 9, 2025, to stockholders of record as of the close of business on September 11, 2025.

Academy Sports + Outdoors (Nasdaq: ASO) announced its participation in the Goldman Sachs 32nd Annual Global Retailing Conference 2025. CEO Steve Lawrence and CFO Carl Ford will engage in a fireside chat on September 4th at 1:10 ET.

The event will be accessible through a live webcast, with a 30-day replay available on the company's investor relations website at investors.academy.com. Academy operates over 300 stores across 21 states, offering sporting goods and outdoor recreation products through both national brands and private labels.

Academy Sports + Outdoors (Nasdaq: ASO) announced a significant expansion with eleven new store openings in Q3 2025 across 10 states. The company has already opened three locations in Boardman, OH; Beaufort, SC; and Virginia Beach, VA, with eight more stores planned for fall 2025.

The expansion will create over 650 new jobs across all locations. Each store will offer sporting goods, outdoor recreation equipment, and top national brands at competitive prices, featuring a 5% price-beat guarantee. The company maintains its fiscal year target of 20-25 new store openings.

The stores will provide services like grill and bike assembly, scope mounting, and feature exclusive private label brands including Magellan Outdoors, Freely, and R.O.W. Academy is also implementing community initiatives through partnerships with local organizations and offering special promotions through their myAcademy rewards program.

Academy Sports and Outdoors (Nasdaq: ASO) has scheduled its second quarter fiscal 2025 earnings release and conference call. The company will release its financial results before market open on Tuesday, September 2, 2025, followed by a conference call at 10:00 a.m. Eastern Time.

Investors can access the live call by dialing 1-877-407-3982 (U.S.) or 1-201-493-6780 (International) using passcode 13755467. A webcast will be available at investors.academy.com. A replay will be accessible for approximately 30 days via phone and the company's website.

Academy Sports + Outdoors (Nasdaq: ASO) has appointed Brandy Treadway as Executive Vice President, Chief Legal Officer, and Corporate Secretary. In her new role, Treadway will be responsible for overseeing the company's enterprise Legal, Compliance, and Risk Management functions across corporate operations, distribution centers, and retail initiatives.

Treadway brings significant experience from her previous positions, including serving as Chief Legal Officer at RumbleOn, Inc., corporate partner at Martin Powers & Counsel, and Senior Vice President, General Counsel & Secretary at JCPenney. She will report directly to CEO Steve Lawrence.

Academy Sports + Outdoors (ASO) reported Q1 FY2025 results with net sales declining 0.9% to $1.35B and comparable sales down 3.7%. The company saw positive trends with eCommerce sales growing 10.2% and opened five new stores in Pennsylvania, Maryland, Missouri, and North Carolina. Q1 diluted EPS was $0.68, down from $1.01 year-over-year. The company returned $108M to shareholders through $99.9M in share buybacks and $8.7M in dividends. Due to uncertain economic conditions, Academy revised its FY2025 guidance with comparable sales range of -4% to +1%. The company is actively working to mitigate tariff pressures by reducing China exposure from 9% to 6% of total cost of goods sold by year-end. Academy now operates 303 stores across 21 states and plans to open 20-25 new stores in fiscal 2025.

Academy Sports and Outdoors (NASDAQ: ASO) has announced a quarterly cash dividend of $0.13 per share for the fiscal quarter ended May 3, 2025. The dividend will be paid on July 17, 2025, to shareholders who are registered as of the close of business on June 19, 2025. This announcement demonstrates the company's commitment to returning value to shareholders through regular dividend payments.

Academy Sports + Outdoors (ASO) continues its expansion with three new store openings in Q2 2025, located in Fort Walton Beach, FL, Midlothian, VA, and Morgantown, WV. This expansion follows the company surpassing 300 total stores in Q1 2025. The retailer maintains its plan to open 20-25 new stores in fiscal 2025, having already opened 7 stores in 6 states this year, including first-time locations in Pennsylvania and Maryland. The new stores will create approximately 200 jobs across the three locations and offer a wide range of sporting goods, outdoor equipment, and popular brands. The company opened 14 stores in 2023 and 16 stores in 2024, demonstrating consistent growth. Each new location celebrated its opening with community initiatives, including donation shopping sprees with local Boys & Girls Clubs.