Academy Sports & Outdoors, Inc. (ASO) Academy Sports and Outdoors, Inc., through its various subsidiaries, operates as a significant retailer of sporting goods and outdoor recreational products throughout the United States. The company offers a vast and diverse inventory, encompassing everything from essential camping and marine equipment—like coolers, fishing rods, and bait—to specialized gear for hunting and shooting, including firearms, ammunition, archery supplies, and optics. For athletes and fitness enthusiasts, Academy provides equipment for popular team sports such as baseball, football, basketball, soccer, and golf, alongside fitness machinery, accessories, and nutritional supplements. Their product lines also extend to home and leisure items, featuring patio furniture, outdoor cooking appliances, trampolines, and watersports equipment, as well as various electronics and everyday consumables. Furthermore, the retailer stocks a comprehensive range of apparel, from outdoor and workwear to seasonal clothing, graphic t-shirts, and licensed merchandise from professional and collegiate teams. An extensive footwear selection is also available, covering casual and work boots, youth shoes, and specialized athletic footwear for running, training, and team sports. Academy Sports and Outdoors markets many items under its own private labels, which include Academy Sports + Outdoors, Magellan Outdoors, BCG, O'rageous, Outdoor Gourmet, and Freely. As of June 14, 2022, the company maintained a robust physical footprint with 260 retail stores located across 16 contiguous U.S. states, supplemented by its online sales platform, academy.com. The enterprise, established in 1938, is headquartered in Katy, Texas.
Sector: Retail-Miscellaneous Shopping Goods Stores
Industry: Specialty Retail
Academy Sports and Outdoors, Inc. NASDAQ:ASO Consumer Cyclical · Specialty Retail
Mkt Cap $4.14B
Div Yield 0.86%
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Mkt Cap $4.14B
VOL 1.46M sh
$ Vol $98.74M
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Div Yield 0.86%
Press Release
Academy Sports + Outdoors and Little Debbie® Snacks Spread Holiday Cheer with Exclusive New Magellan Outdoors Collaboration
Academy Sports + Outdoors launched a limited-time holiday collaboration between its exclusive Magellan Outdoors brand and Little Debbie Snacks as part of the Christmas Market collection.
The first-ever collaboration spans three men's apparel styles, available early to myAcademy Rewards members through November 6 and to all customers starting November 7.
The release is a seasonal marketing announcement with no financial figures or guidance attached.
• 6d ago AI analysis › Press Release
Academy Sports + Outdoors Signs On as Official Partner of HYROX North America
Academy Sports + Outdoors signed on as an Official Partner of HYROX North America under a multiyear agreement beginning in 2026.
The retailer will activate in five race cities — Tampa, Dallas, Nashville, Atlanta and Houston — on the HYROX National Tour, culminating in Title Sponsorship of HYROX Houston in spring 2027.
The deal builds on Academy's earlier Official Retail Partner role with Centr for HYROX competition gear and aims to drive traffic to its fitness gear, footwear, and supplements assortment; no financial terms were disclosed.
• 18d ago AI analysis › Press Release
Academy Sports + Outdoors Celebrates Brooks Month with Community Event and Performance-Driven Gear
Academy Sports + Outdoors is celebrating Brooks Month from September 21 through October 18, spotlighting more than 50 Brooks footwear styles including the Glycerin 23, Ghost 18 and Adrenaline GTS 25 alongside apparel and accessories.
New this year, Academy and Brooks kicked off the campaign with 'Roll Call,' a community run hosted by Loose Lace Run Club on September 19 in Houston, Academy's hometown.
Online customers can earn a $25 Academy eGift card with a $150+ Brooks purchase made between September 21 and October 4.
The release is routine supplier brand marketing with no financial results, guidance or strategic changes disclosed for ASO.
• 1mo ago AI analysis › Press Release
Academy Sports + Outdoors Delivers Great Value on Fall Workwear Favorites with Deals on Customers' Favorite Brands
Academy Sports + Outdoors is running a five-week workwear savings event from September 13 through October 17, with rotating weekly deals in-store and at Academy.com.
Weekly offers include $20 off select styles from Ariat, Wolverine, Justin Boots and CAT, 25% off the entire Skechers workwear assortment, and $25 off select Carhartt styles, plus promotion of Academy's own Brazos boot brand.
Chief Merchandising Officer Matt McCabe positioned fall as a key season for workwear customers preparing for cooler temperatures and demanding work schedules.
The release contains no financial figures or strategic news; it is routine seasonal promotional marketing from a retailer operating more than 300 stores across 21 states.
• 1mo ago AI analysis › Press Release
Academy Sports + Outdoors is the Destination for Premium Performance Running with Launch of Hoka
Academy Sports + Outdoors is launching Hoka performance running shoes in 15 stores across Arkansas, Georgia, Louisiana, and Texas and online at Academy.com in early October.
The launch covers men's, women's, and kids' styles across five Hoka franchises: the Arahi 9, Challenger 8, Clifton 11, Rincon 5, and Torrent 5.
Chief Merchandising Officer Matt McCabe framed the addition as building out Academy's premium running assortment, and Hoka joins an existing brand lineup that includes Brooks, Nike, adidas, ASICS, New Balance, Puma, and OOFOS.
• 1mo ago AI analysis › Press Release ● Major ⚠ 4
Academy Sports + Outdoors Reports Second Quarter Fiscal 2026 Results
Academy Sports + Outdoors posted Q2 fiscal 2026 net sales of $1,647.3M, up 3.0% year over year, with GAAP diluted EPS of $2.17 (+17.3%) and adjusted EPS of $2.31 (+19.1%). Comparable sales slipped 0.4% while eCommerce grew 12.8% and newly opened stores comped positive in the mid-single digits; gross margin expanded to 40.4% from 36.0%.
• 1mo ago AI analysis › Press Release
Academy Sports + Outdoors Announces Participation in Upcoming Investor Conference
Academy Sports + Outdoors announced its participation in the Goldman Sachs 33rd Annual Global Retailing Conference.
CEO Steve Lawrence and CFO Carl Ford will host a fireside chat on September 15, 2026, at 11:30 a.m. Eastern Time.
The event will be webcast live and available for replay on the company's investor relations website.
• 2mo ago AI analysis › Press Release
Academy Sports + Outdoors Announces Quarterly Cash Dividend
Academy Sports and Outdoors declared a quarterly cash dividend of $0.15 per share for the fiscal quarter ended August 1, 2026.
The board approved the payout on September 2, 2026; it is payable October 14, 2026, to stockholders of record as of the close of business on September 16, 2026.
This is a maintenance declaration that keeps the regular quarterly dividend unchanged, with no new financial results or guidance accompanying the release.
• 2mo ago AI analysis › Press Release
Academy Sports + Outdoors Announces Executive Appointment
Academy Sports + Outdoors appointed Matthew M. Pasch as Executive Vice President and Chief People Officer, overseeing talent strategy, human resources, and communications functions across corporate, distribution center, and retail operations.
Pasch joins from Burlington, where he most recently served as EVP and Chief Human Resources Officer after holding senior HR leadership roles spanning merchandising, marketing, strategy, and supply chain.
He will report directly to CEO Steve Lawrence and succeeds William (Bill) S. Ennis, who recently retired.
• 2mo ago AI analysis › Press Release
Academy Sports + Outdoors is the Ultimate Tailgating Fan Shop
Academy Sports + Outdoors has launched its Tailgate Fan Shop, a curated assortment of products designed for the football season featuring canopies, chairs, coolers, and speakers.
The collection includes items such as a $59.99 slant leg canopy, licensed tailgating tents starting at $39.99, and the Turtlebox Ranger Speaker priced at $250.00.
Executive Vice President and Chief Merchandising Officer Matt McCabe stated that the collection aims to help fans celebrate team traditions and gameday excitement.
• 2mo ago AI analysis › Press Release
Academy Sports + Outdoors Teams Up with Nike and Jordan Brand to Present the H-Town Classic 3v3 Basketball Tournament
Academy Sports + Outdoors has partnered with Nike and Jordan Brand to host the H-Town Classic 3v3 basketball tournament in Katy, Texas this fall.
The two-day event, scheduled for October 17-18, is open to youth athletes in grades 6-12 and will feature boys and girls brackets.
Proceeds from the tournament will benefit the Boys & Girls Clubs of Greater Houston as part of the company's community engagement strategy.
• 2mo ago AI analysis › Press Release
Academy Sports + Outdoors Announces Second Quarter Fiscal 2026 Results Conference Call
Academy Sports and Outdoors announced it will release its second quarter fiscal 2026 financial results before the market opens on Wednesday, September 9, 2026.
The company plans to host a conference call at 10:00 a.m. Eastern Time that day to discuss the results, which can be accessed via webcast or telephonic dial-in.
A replay of the call will be archived on the company's investor relations website for approximately 30 days following the event.
• 2mo ago AI analysis › Press Release
Academy Sports + Outdoors and Ariat International Expand Partnership with 200 New In-Store Shops this Fall
Academy Sports + Outdoors is expanding its two-decade partnership with Ariat International by launching 200 branded in-store shops this fall.
The new shop-in-shop spaces will offer an immersive experience for Ariat's Western and work apparel, featuring branded walls and fixtures to showcase an expanded assortment of footwear and accessories.
This initiative will significantly increase the visibility of Ariat products across Academy's footprint of more than 300 stores in 21 states, combining Academy's value strategy with Ariat's premium positioning.
• 2mo ago AI analysis › Press Release
Academy Sports + Outdoors Fuels Growth with Eleven New Stores Opening Across Six States in Q3
Academy Sports + Outdoors opened 11 new stores across six states in Q3, creating more than 650 new jobs in local communities.
The openings bring the year-to-date total to seven new stores, keeping the company on track to meet its fiscal year target of 20 to 25 new locations.
As part of the grand openings, the company donated $65,000 to local nonprofits to support more than 200 children.
• 2mo ago AI analysis › Press Release
Instacart and Academy Sports + Outdoors Team Up for Same-Day Delivery in as Fast as an Hour
Academy Sports + Outdoors has partnered with Instacart to offer same-day delivery from over 300 stores across 21 states.
The integration makes Academy's full assortment, including national and private brands, available for delivery in as fast as an hour with no markups.
The launch is timed with the back-to-school and fall sports seasons and includes a promotion offering $15 off a $75 purchase for new customers.
• 2mo ago AI analysis › Press Release
Academy Sports + Outdoors Advances Omnichannel Growth Strategy with Launch of Academy Retail Media
Academy Sports + Outdoors launched Academy Retail Media (ARM), a new network designed to connect brand partners with its base of 52 million verified customers across online and in-store channels.
The initiative leverages data from more than 320 stores across 21 states to provide advertisers with closed-loop measurement of sales and audience intelligence.
Management highlighted that ARM represents a natural extension of the company's growth strategy, enabling brands to optimize campaigns and demonstrate the impact of their ad spend.
• 3mo ago AI analysis › Press Release
Academy Sports + Outdoors Partners with French Toast and BEAR to Support 1,000 Houston-area Students During Back-to-School Season
Academy Sports + Outdoors partnered with French Toast and BEAR to host a back-to-school shopping event for 1,000 Houston-area students at its corporate headquarters.
The retailer provided uniforms, socks, and sports equipment, supported by an in-kind donation of more than $50,000 worth of products for the non-profit's Back to School Program.
This initiative marks Academy's second annual community event, building on a 2025 partnership that filled 1,500 backpacks for military children.
• 3mo ago AI analysis › Press Release
Academy Sports + Outdoors Helps Texas Families Kick Off Back-to-School and Back-to-Sport Shopping with Exclusive Statewide Giveaway Event
Academy Sports + Outdoors announced a statewide 'Line-Up to Win' giveaway event in Texas, offering promotional cards worth $20 to $100 to the first 125 customers at all 117 locations.
The total value of the promotion exceeds $700,000, timed to coincide with the state's Back-to-School Tax-Free Weekend.
The company also highlighted its loyalty programs, Price Match Guarantee, and broad assortment of brands like Nike, adidas, and YETI for the shopping season.
• 3mo ago AI analysis › Press Release
Academy Sports + Outdoors Helps Families Win Back-to-School and Back-to-Sport with Thousands of Lower Prices on Brands Families Know and Trust
Academy Sports + Outdoors has launched a promotional campaign for the back-to-school and back-to-sport seasons, featuring discounts on apparel, footwear, and gear from major brands like Nike, Adidas, and Carhartt.
The company is highlighting its myAcademy Rewards loyalty program and co-branded MasterCard, which offer welcome bonuses of $15 and $30 respectively, alongside everyday discounts and rewards.
To drive store traffic, Academy will host a 'Line-Up to Win' event on August 1 at 117 Texas locations, where the first 125 customers at each store will receive promotional cards worth up to $100.
• 3mo ago AI analysis › Press Release
Academy Sports + Outdoors Continues Partnership with Boys & Girls Clubs of America to Broaden its Positive Impact
Academy Sports + Outdoors extended its national partnership with Boys & Girls Clubs of America, reinforcing its commitment to youth sports and community impact.
Since the partnership began in 2025, the companies have hosted more than 20 events, and Academy has contributed nearly $250,000 in equipment and experiences.
The renewal kicked off with a 'Boots & Boots' event in Houston featuring soccer legend Wade Barrett, highlighting the continued local engagement.
• 4mo ago AI analysis › Press Release
Trace Neuroscience Initiates Global Clinical Development Program for TRCN-1023, an Antisense Oligonucleotide Designed to Restore UNC13A Function for the Treatment of ALS
businesswire.com • 4mo ago Press Release ● Critical
Academy Sports + Outdoors Celebrates Father's Day With "Dadmas" Campaign Focused on Fun, Family, and Legendary Value
prnewswire.com • 4mo ago Press Release ● Major
Academy Sports + Outdoors Reports First Quarter Fiscal 2026 Results
Academy Sports reported Q1 fiscal 2026 net sales of $1.44 billion, up 6.7% year-over-year, driven by increases in both traffic and average ticket.
Diluted GAAP EPS rose 17.6% to $0.80, while adjusted EPS grew 22.4% to $0.93, reflecting improved operating leverage and gross margin stability.
Management raised the low end of its full-year guidance for net sales and EPS, citing continued momentum in store traffic and e-commerce, which grew 17.4%.
• 4mo ago AI analysis › Press Release
Academy Sports + Outdoors Announces Quarterly Cash Dividend
Academy Sports + Outdoors declared a quarterly cash dividend of $0.15 per share for the fiscal quarter ended May 2, 2026.
The dividend is payable on July 16, 2026, to stockholders of record as of June 18, 2026.
This represents a routine continuation of the company's capital return policy without any announced changes to the rate or frequency.
• 5mo ago AI analysis › Press Release
Academy Sports + Outdoors Announces First Quarter Fiscal 2026 Results Conference Call
Academy Sports + Outdoors will release its first quarter fiscal 2026 financial results before the market opens on Tuesday, June 9, 2026.
The company will host a live conference call at 10:00 a.m. Eastern Time to discuss the results, with dial-in and webcast details provided.
A telephonic replay and archived webcast will be available for approximately 30 days following the call.
• 5mo ago AI analysis › Press Release
Academy Sports + Outdoors to Open Three New Stores in Q2
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Academy Sports + Outdoors Announces Closing of Senior Secured Notes
Academy Sports + Outdoors announced the closing of $500 million in 5.875% Senior Secured Notes due 2031.
The subsidiary issuer used the net proceeds to redeem all outstanding senior secured notes due 2027 and repay the entire term loan facility.
This transaction effectively refinances existing debt obligations, with remaining proceeds directed to fees and general corporate purposes.
• 5mo ago AI analysis › Press Release
Academy Sports + Outdoors Announces Pricing of Senior Secured Notes
Academy Sports and Outdoors priced a private offering of $500 million aggregate principal amount of 5.875% senior secured notes due 2031.
The company intends to use the net proceeds to redeem all outstanding senior secured notes due 2027, repay its term loan facility, and pay related fees and expenses.
The notes are guaranteed on a senior secured basis by certain subsidiaries, with the offering expected to close on May 14, 2026.
• 6mo ago AI analysis › Press Release
Academy Sports + Outdoors Hosts 2026 Analyst Day Event
prnewswire.com • 7mo ago Press Release ● Major
Academy Sports + Outdoors Announces Preliminary First Quarter Fiscal 2026 Sales Update Ahead of its Analyst Day
prnewswire.com • 7mo ago Press Release
Academy Sports + Outdoors Announces Participation in Upcoming Investor Conference
prnewswire.com • 7mo ago Press Release
Academy Sports + Outdoors Announces 2026 Analyst Day Event
prnewswire.com • 7mo ago Press Release ● Critical
Academy Sports + Outdoors Launches New Tiered myAcademy® Rewards Credit Card and Enhanced Loyalty Program Designed to Help Families Save More and Have More Fun
prnewswire.com • 7mo ago Press Release ● Major
Academy Sports + Outdoors Reports Fourth Quarter and Fiscal 2025 Results
globenewswire.com • 7mo ago Press Release
Academy Sports + Outdoors Launches Five-Week Work Boot Campaign Championing Access to Trusted Brands and Strong Value
prnewswire.com • 7mo ago Press Release
Academy Sports + Outdoors Increases Year-over-Year Donation to St. Jude Children's Research Hospital® to More Than $575,000
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