Academy Sports and Outdoors (NASDAQ:ASO) President Samuel Johnson Sells 70,303 Shares of Stock

Academy Sports and Outdoors, Inc. (NASDAQ:ASO) President Samuel Johnson sold 70,303 shares of Academy Sports and Outdoors stock in a transaction on Tuesday, September 15th. The stock was sold at an average price of $51.79, for a total transaction of $3,640,992.37. Following the sale, the president directly owned 36,861 shares in the company, valued at $1,909,031.19. This trade represents a 65.60% decrease in their position. The transaction was disclosed in a document filed with the Securities & Exchange Commission, which can be accessed through this link.

Academy Sports and Outdoors Stock Performance

Shares of ASO stock opened at $50.42 on Thursday. The company has a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.23, a current ratio of 1.74 and a quick ratio of 0.35. The company’s fifty day moving average price is $47.47 and its two-hundred day moving average price is $51.39. The firm has a market capitalization of $3.10 billion, a P/E ratio of 8.40, a P/E/G ratio of 0.71 and a beta of 1.02. Academy Sports and Outdoors, Inc. has a 12 month low of $41.29 and a 12 month high of $62.44.

Academy Sports and Outdoors (NASDAQ:ASO) last announced its earnings results on Wednesday, September 9th. The company reported $2.31 earnings per share for the quarter, beating the consensus estimate of $2.07 by $0.24. Academy Sports and Outdoors had a return on equity of 18.36% and a net margin of 6.39%.The company had revenue of $1.65 billion during the quarter, compared to the consensus estimate of $1.65 billion. During the same period last year, the firm earned $1.94 earnings per share. The company’s revenue was up 3.0% on a year-over-year basis. Academy Sports and Outdoors has set its FY 2026 guidance at 6.500-6.900 EPS. On average, research analysts anticipate that Academy Sports and Outdoors, Inc. will post 6.21 earnings per share for the current fiscal year.

Academy Sports and Outdoors Dividend Announcement

The firm also recently disclosed a quarterly dividend, which will be paid on Wednesday, October 14th. Shareholders of record on Wednesday, September 16th will be paid a dividend of $0.15 per share. This represents a $0.60 dividend on an annualized basis and a yield of 1.2%. The ex-dividend date is Wednesday, September 16th. Academy Sports and Outdoors’s dividend payout ratio (DPR) is 10.00%.

Academy Sports and Outdoors News Roundup

Here are the key news stories impacting Academy Sports and Outdoors this week:

• Positive Sentiment: Shares gained after reports highlighted an earnings beat, a higher EPS outlook and plans to roll out Hoka footwear in Academy stores. The company’s latest quarterly results showed EPS of $2.31 versus the $2.07 consensus, while revenue rose 3% year over year to $1.65 billion. Management’s fiscal 2026 EPS outlook is $6.50–$6.90. Academy Sports (ASO) Is Up 12.8% After Earnings Beat, Higher EPS Outlook And Hoka Rollout
• Neutral Sentiment: Brokerages have an average “Hold” recommendation on ASO, suggesting analysts see limited near-term conviction despite the company’s earnings performance. Academy Sports and Outdoors Receives Average Recommendation of Hold
• Neutral Sentiment: Academy presented at the Goldman Sachs Global Consumer and Retail Conference. The transcript provides investor access to management commentary, but no additional specific guidance or material change was identified in the report. Academy Sports and Outdoors Presents at Goldman Sachs Global Consumer and Retail Conference
• Negative Sentiment: President Samuel J. Johnson sold a combined 95,883 shares for approximately $5.02 million across September 14–15, reducing his holdings substantially. Insider selling does not necessarily indicate weakening fundamentals, but the size of the transactions could create a modest overhang for ASO. SEC Insider Transaction Filing
• Negative Sentiment: Director Brian Marley sold 10,432 shares valued at about $555,500, reducing his direct ownership by roughly 24%. The sale adds to the recent insider-selling signal, though it has no direct effect on Academy’s operating results. SEC Director Transaction Filing

Hedge Funds Weigh In On Academy Sports and Outdoors

Several large investors have recently added to or reduced their stakes in the company. BlackRock Inc. bought a new stake in Academy Sports and Outdoors during the second quarter valued at $468,146,000. Dimensional Fund Advisors LP lifted its position in shares of Academy Sports and Outdoors by 1.8% in the 1st quarter. Dimensional Fund Advisors LP now owns 4,029,262 shares of the company’s stock worth $227,439,000 after buying an additional 71,888 shares during the last quarter. Geode Capital Management LLC boosted its holdings in shares of Academy Sports and Outdoors by 0.3% in the 4th quarter. Geode Capital Management LLC now owns 2,006,467 shares of the company’s stock valued at $100,261,000 after buying an additional 5,933 shares during the period. King Luther Capital Management Corp boosted its holdings in shares of Academy Sports and Outdoors by 12.6% in the 4th quarter. King Luther Capital Management Corp now owns 1,573,073 shares of the company’s stock valued at $78,591,000 after buying an additional 176,463 shares during the period. Finally, Canada Pension Plan Investment Board bought a new stake in shares of Academy Sports and Outdoors during the 2nd quarter valued at about $61,207,000.

Wall Street Analyst Weigh In

Several research firms have recently commented on ASO. Wells Fargo & Company upgraded Academy Sports and Outdoors from a “hold” rating to a “buy” rating in a research note on Thursday, September 10th. Telsey Advisory Group raised their price objective on shares of Academy Sports and Outdoors from $60.00 to $63.00 and gave the stock an “outperform” rating in a report on Thursday, September 10th. The Goldman Sachs Group dropped their target price on shares of Academy Sports and Outdoors from $67.00 to $60.00 and set a “buy” rating for the company in a research report on Wednesday, June 10th. Barclays upped their target price on shares of Academy Sports and Outdoors from $50.00 to $53.00 and gave the company an “equal weight” rating in a research note on Thursday, September 10th. Finally, BMO Capital Markets set a $42.00 price target on shares of Academy Sports and Outdoors and gave the stock a “market perform” rating in a research report on Thursday, September 10th. One investment analyst has rated the stock with a Strong Buy rating, six have issued a Buy rating, eight have given a Hold rating and one has issued a Sell rating to the stock. According to data from MarketBeat.com, the stock presently has an average rating of “Hold” and an average target price of $58.29.

Academy Sports and Outdoors Company Profile

Academy Sports and Outdoors, Inc is a sporting goods and outdoor recreation retailer based in Katy, Texas. The company operates stores and an e-commerce platform serving customers across the southern, southeastern and midwestern United States.

Its merchandise includes sporting goods and equipment, outdoor and adventure products, hunting and fishing gear, athletic and casual footwear, apparel, and related accessories. Academy serves a broad customer base through a value-oriented assortment of national brands and private-label products.

The company traces its history to 1938, when it was founded in San Antonio, Texas, as a small tire shop.