Escalade reports developments tied to its sporting goods, safety, fitness, and indoor/outdoor recreation equipment business. The company designs, manufactures, and sells branded products such as Goalrilla basketball hoops, STIGA table tennis, Bear Archery equipment, Brunswick Billiards tables, Accudart darts, ONIX pickleball products, Lifeline fitness products, RAVE Sports water recreation products, Victory Tailgate games, and related recreation brands sold online and through retailers.
Recurring news includes quarterly and full-year results, gross margin and cash-flow commentary, dividend actions, capital allocation, and additions to the product portfolio through completed acquisitions such as Gold Tip, Bee Stinger, and AllCornhole. Corporate updates also cover executive appointments, board actions, and scheduled earnings conference calls.
Escalade (NASDAQ: ESCA) reported third-quarter 2026 net income of $6.7 million, up from $5.6 million a year earlier despite lower sales. Sales fell 3.2% to $65.6 million, while diluted earnings per share rose to $0.48 from $0.40. Gross margin increased 123 basis points to 29.4%, and operating income reached $8.7 million versus $7.3 million. Results included $1.594 million in tariff recoveries.
Operating cash flow was $14.9 million, compared with $1.0 million used a year earlier. September 30 cash totaled $24.5 million, with debt of $13.1 million and $60.0 million available under a revolving credit facility maturing in 2027. The quarterly dividend is $0.1525 per share, payable January 11, 2027, to holders of record January 4. Escalade expects consumer spending headwinds to persist but believes product launches and acquisition contributions will support sales growth in 2027.
Escalade (NASDAQ: ESCA) will release its third quarter 2026 financial results before the market opens on October 29, 2026. A conference call at 11:00 a.m. ET that day will review the results and include a question-and-answer session. A webcast will be available through the company's Investor Relations website, with a teleconference replay available through November 12, 2026.
Escalade (NASDAQ: ESCA) announced the acquisition of the assets of ASL Solutions, a Ste. Marie, Illinois-based manufacturer of premium insulated dog and cat houses and accessories, including the Dog Palace®, CRB Palace™, RB Palace™, and DP Hunter™ product lines.
Founded in 2000, ASL Solutions brings rotational molding expertise and durable, fully insulated pet houses that expand Escalade's U.S.-based manufacturing capabilities and provide a meaningful entry into the growing pet market. According to Escalade, ASL will join the US Weight Group portfolio of fitness and safety products, led by General Manager Allison McDonald, creating opportunities to leverage Escalade's resources, distribution reach, and outdoor recreation experience to strengthen ASL's existing lines and support long-term growth.
Escalade (NASDAQ: ESCA) reported second quarter 2026 net sales of $57.7 million, up 6.2% year over year, driven mainly by archery (including Gold Tip), safety, table tennis and basketball, partially offset by lower outdoor games sales. Gross margin rose 146 basis points to 26.2%.
Operating income increased to $11.9 million from $2.6 million, and net income rose to $9.4 million, or $0.68 diluted EPS, versus $1.8 million, or $0.13, aided by tariff cost recoveries recorded as a separate line item. Excluding the tariff recovery, net income was $2.6 million and EBITDA $4.7 million, up from $3.9 million. Reported EBITDA was $13.2 million.
Escalade generated $8.7 million in operating cash flow in the quarter, down from $13.3 million, mainly due to higher working capital needs. Total debt fell to $14.9 million from $22.0 million a year ago, while cash and equivalents reached $16.4 million, putting the company in a net cash position with $56.7 million of revolver availability. For the first half of 2026, net sales were $113.5 million and net income $13.8 million, or $1.00 diluted EPS, compared with $109.8 million and $4.4 million, respectively, in 2025. The board declared a quarterly dividend of $0.1525 per share, payable October 13, 2026.
Escalade (NASDAQ: ESCA) will release its second quarter 2026 financial results before the market opens on Thursday, July 30, 2026. Management will host a conference call at 11:00 a.m. ET the same day, with a live webcast accessible via the Investor Relations section of the company’s website.
Investors can join the live teleconference using 833-890-3250 (domestic) or 412-206-6441 (international). A replay will be available through August 13, 2026 at 844-512-2921 (domestic) or 412-317-6671 (international) using Conference ID 10209663.
Escalade (NASDAQ: ESCA) reported Q1 2026 results: net sales $55.8M (+0.6% YoY), gross margin 30.7% (+408 bps), operating income $5.8M (+59.8%), net income $4.4M (diluted EPS $0.32). EBITDA was $7.1M (+44.1%) and operating cash flow was $6.1M. Total debt fell to $16.7M, cash was $13.1M, and net debt was 0.1x trailing EBITDA. A quarterly dividend of $0.1525 per share was declared.
Escalade (NASDAQ: ESCA) will issue first quarter 2026 results before market open on Thursday, April 30, 2026 and host a conference call the same day at 11:00 a.m. ET. A live webcast is available in the Investor Relations section at www.escaladeinc.com; listeners should register at least 15 minutes early.
Domestic and international live dial-in numbers and replay instructions are provided; the replay will be available through May 14, 2026 (Conference ID: 10208339).
Escalade (NYSE:ESCA) announced that Patrick J. Griffin has been appointed full-time Chief Executive Officer and President, effective March 5, 2026. Mr. Griffin served as interim CEO since October and has held roles at Escalade since 2002, including Vice President, Corporate Development and Investor Relations since 2012.
His background includes prior presidency of Martin Yale Group, board service at Stiga Sports (2007–2018), and degrees from University of Michigan and Trinity University.
Escalade (Nasdaq: ESCA) reported Q4 2025 net sales of $62.6M, down 2.2%, and full-year sales of $240.2M, down 4.5%. Q4 gross margin rose 280 bps to 27.7%; FY gross margin rose 219 bps to 26.9%. Q4 net income was $3.7M ($0.27/sh) and FY net income was $13.7M ($0.99/sh).
The company generated $14.9M cash from operations in Q4, reduced total debt 27.9% to $18.5M, reported net leverage of 0.3x, completed acquisitions (Gold Tip, AllCornhole), and raised the quarterly dividend to $0.1525.
Escalade (NASDAQ: ESCA) will release fourth quarter and full year 2025 results before the market opens on Friday, February 27, 2026.
A conference call and webcast will be held that day at 11:00 a.m. ET to review financial results and conduct Q&A; registration is required 15 minutes early.