Academy Sports and Outdoors, Inc. (ASO) to Issue Quarterly Dividend of $0.15 on October 14th

Academy Sports and Outdoors, Inc. (NASDAQ:ASO) declared a quarterly dividend on Wednesday, September 2nd. Investors of record on Wednesday, September 16th will be paid a dividend of 0.15 per share on Wednesday, October 14th. This represents a c) dividend on an annualized basis and a dividend yield of 1.3%. The ex-dividend date is Wednesday, September 16th.

Academy Sports and Outdoors has a payout ratio of 9.1% meaning its dividend is sufficiently covered by earnings. Equities research analysts expect Academy Sports and Outdoors to earn $6.59 per share next year, which means the company should continue to be able to cover its $0.60 annual dividend with an expected future payout ratio of 9.1%.

Academy Sports and Outdoors Price Performance

Shares of ASO traded up $1.26 during mid-day trading on Friday, reaching $44.94. The stock had a trading volume of 1,606,322 shares, compared to its average volume of 1,508,960. Academy Sports and Outdoors has a 12 month low of $41.29 and a 12 month high of $62.44. The company has a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.23, a quick ratio of 0.36 and a current ratio of 1.68. The firm has a market cap of $2.79 billion, a price-to-earnings ratio of 7.91, a PEG ratio of 0.63 and a beta of 1.02. The business has a fifty day moving average of $46.91 and a 200 day moving average of $52.01.

Academy Sports and Outdoors (NASDAQ:ASO) last announced its quarterly earnings data on Tuesday, June 9th. The company reported $0.93 EPS for the quarter, beating the consensus estimate of $0.91 by $0.02. The business had revenue of $1.44 billion for the quarter, compared to the consensus estimate of $1.44 billion. Academy Sports and Outdoors had a return on equity of 17.85% and a net margin of 6.24%.The business’s revenue was up 6.7% on a year-over-year basis. During the same period in the previous year, the business earned $0.76 earnings per share. Academy Sports and Outdoors has set its FY 2026 guidance at 6.400-6.800 EPS. Equities analysts predict that Academy Sports and Outdoors will post 6.08 EPS for the current year.

Academy Sports and Outdoors Company Profile

Academy Sports and Outdoors is a leading specialty retailer of sporting goods and outdoor gear, operating more than 260 stores across the United States. Headquartered in Katy, Texas, the company offers a broad assortment of merchandise spanning athletic footwear and apparel, team sports equipment, camping and outdoor recreation products, hunting and fishing supplies, and fitness accessories. In addition to its brick-and-mortar footprint, Academy serves customers through its e-commerce platform, offering online ordering, in-store pickup, and home delivery options.

The company’s product portfolio includes seasonal and year-round categories designed to meet the needs of both casual enthusiasts and serious athletes.