Every 8-K that Escalade (ESCA) has filed with the SEC in the last 24 months is listed below, newest first, and each one links through to the document itself with the summary and the scores our analysis gives it.
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Escalade, Inc. (ESCA) reported that on August 24, 2026 it acquired substantially all of the assets of ASL Solutions, Inc., a U.S. manufacturer of premium insulated dog and cat houses and related accessories. Escalade states that the asset acquisition is not material for financial reporting purposes, as it does not involve a significant amount of assets.
ASL Solutions brings rotational molding expertise and a portfolio including Dog Palace®, CRB Palace™, RB Palace™, and DP Hunter™ product lines, providing Escalade with a meaningful entry into the growing pet market and expanded U.S.-based manufacturing capabilities. ASL will be integrated into Escalade’s US Weight Group portfolio of fitness and safety products.
Escalade, Inc. reported improved second-quarter 2026 results, with net sales of $57.7 million, up 6.2% year over year, and gross margin of 26.2%, an increase of 146 basis points. Net income was $9.4 million, or $0.68 per diluted share, compared with $1.8 million, or $0.13, a year earlier. Results included a one-time, pre-tax tariff recovery of about $10.2 million; excluding this, net income was $2.6 million, or $0.19 per diluted share, and EBITDA was $4.7 million versus $3.9 million in 2025. Reported EBITDA was $13.2 million.
During the quarter Escalade generated $8.7 million of cash flow from operations, though this was $4.6 million lower than the prior-year quarter due to higher working-capital use. Total debt declined to $14.9 million while cash and equivalents reached $16.4 million, leaving the company in a net cash position with $56.7 million of revolver availability. The board approved a quarterly dividend of $0.1525 per share, payable October 13, 2026 to shareholders of record on October 6, 2026. Management highlighted broad-based category growth, the accretive contribution of the Gold Tip acquisition, and plans to use tariff refunds to offset higher costs and fund promotions, innovation, and facility improvements.
Escalade, Incorporated reported the results of its Annual Meeting of Stockholders held on May 5, 2026. Stockholders elected directors Richard F. Baalmann, Jr., Katherine F. Franklin, Walter P. Glazer, Jr., Patrick J. Griffin, and Edward E. Williams to one-year terms expiring at the 2027 Annual Meeting.
Shareholders also ratified the appointment of Grant Thornton, LLP as Escalade’s independent registered public accounting firm for the 2026 fiscal year. In addition, stockholders approved, by a non-binding vote, the compensation of the company’s named executive officers. The filing also includes standard cautionary language about forward-looking statements and related risks.
Escalade, Inc. reported stronger first quarter 2026 results and declared a higher quarterly dividend. Net sales were $55.8 million, up 0.6% year over year, with growth in archery, billiards, and safety partly offset by weaker outdoor and indoor games.
Profitability improved meaningfully: gross margin reached 30.7%, up 408 basis points, while net income rose to $4.4 million, or $0.32 per diluted share, compared with $2.6 million, or $0.19 per share, a year earlier. EBITDA increased to $7.1 million from $4.9 million, reflecting cost controls and a favorable sales mix.
Operating cash flow grew to $6.1 million from $3.8 million, helping reduce total debt to $16.7 million from $23.8 million at the end of the first quarter 2025, with cash at $13.1 million and net debt at 0.1x trailing twelve-month EBITDA. The board approved a quarterly dividend of $0.1525 per share, payable July 13, 2026 to shareholders of record on July 6, 2026.
Escalade, Incorporated appointed Patrick J. Griffin as its full-time Chief Executive Officer and President, effective March 5, 2026. He had been serving as interim CEO and President since October 29, 2025.
Griffin has held multiple leadership roles at Escalade since 2002, including Vice President of Corporate Development and Investor Relations and President of former subsidiary Martin Yale Group, and has been a director since August 2012. The company states there are no arrangements or understandings behind his selection, no family relationships with other executives or directors, and no material related-party transactions requiring disclosure. His compensation remains unchanged from the offer letter dated November 10, 2025.
Escalade, Inc. reported stronger fourth-quarter 2025 profitability despite slightly lower sales and raised its dividend. Q4 net income rose to $3.7M, or $0.27 per diluted share, from $2.7M, or $0.19, as net sales edged down to $62.6M from $63.9M. Gross margin improved to 27.7%, up 280 basis points, and EBITDA increased to $6.5M from $5.9M. Operating cash flow in the quarter grew to $14.9M versus $12.3M, while total debt fell to $18.5M from $25.6M and cash reached $11.9M.
For full year 2025, net sales were $240.2M versus $251.5M, and net income improved modestly to $13.7M, or diluted EPS of $0.99, from $12.99M and $0.93. Full-year EBITDA was $23.9M compared to $26.1M. Reflecting stronger cash generation and lower leverage, the board approved a higher quarterly dividend of $0.1525 per share, payable April 13, 2026 to shareholders of record on April 6, 2026.
Escalade, Incorporated reported that it has acquired substantially all the assets of AllCornhole in an asset acquisition. The company states that this transaction is not material because it does not involve a significant amount of assets for financial reporting purposes, suggesting it is a relatively small addition to its overall business.
Escalade also issued a press release dated December 16, 2025, attached as Exhibit 99.1, providing further details about the AllCornhole acquisition.
Escalade, Inc. (ESCA) announced executive changes. Patrick J. Griffin was appointed Interim President and Chief Executive Officer effective October 29, 2025, replacing Armin Boehm, who resigned the same day. The Board’s Compensation Committee approved the initial terms of Mr. Griffin’s compensation on November 6, 2025, as reflected in an Offer Letter dated November 10, 2025. On November 5, 2025, Mr. Boehm and the Company entered into an Amendment, Waiver, Release, Non-Competition, Non-Solicitation, and Non-Disclosure Agreement. Because none of Mr. Boehm’s restricted stock or restricted stock units had vested as of his resignation date, all such awards were forfeited. Related agreements are filed as exhibits.
Escalade, Inc. filed an 8-K announcing leadership changes, a dividend, and Q3 disclosures. The company named Patrick J. Griffin as Interim President and Chief Executive Officer effective October 29, 2025, following the resignation of Armin Boehm. Griffin has held leadership roles at Escalade since 2002 and has served as Vice President, Corporate Development and Investor Relations since 2012. The company will file an amendment if his compensation changes.
Escalade furnished a press release with third-quarter and year-to-date 2025 financial information. The Board also approved a quarterly dividend of $0.15 per share, payable on January 12, 2026 to shareholders of record on January 5, 2026.
Escalade, Inc. completed an asset acquisition of the Gold Tip business from Revelyst, Inc. The company states the transaction is not material for financial reporting because it does not involve a significant amount of assets. A press release announcing the acquisition is attached as an exhibit.