Academy Sports: Mixed Q4 Discounted In Valuation [Seeking Alpha]
Academy Sports and Outdoors, Inc. (ASO)
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ASO's accelerated store expansion and robust e-commerce growth provide a 4%-5% annual sales tailwind, though new store costs temporarily weigh on margins. Inventory growth outpaces sales, raising concerns about potential markdowns and gross margin pressure in the first half of 2026. Management guides for $5.65-$6.15 adjusted EPS and $250-$300 million in free cash flow in 2026, with $60 as a fair value target. JHVEPhoto/iStock Editorial via Getty Images Shares of Academy Sports and Outdoors ( ASO ) have been a solid performer over the past year, gaining about 21%. The company has done a solid job of managing tariffs, and spending on sporting goods has proven to be resilient. While its expansion efforts This article was written by Analyst's Disclosure: I/we have no stock, option or similar derivative position in any of the companies mentioned, and no plans to initiate any such positions within the next 72 hours. I wrote this article myself, and it expresses my own opinions.
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- A Look At Academy Sports And Outdoors (ASO) Valuation After Recent Share Price Softness [Yahoo! Finance]Yahoo! Finance
- Academy Sports and Outdoors (ASO) had its price target raised by JPMorgan Chase & Co. from $56.00 to $60.00. They now have a "neutral" rating on the stock.MarketBeat
- Academy Sports and Outdoors (ASO) had its price target lowered by UBS Group AG from $60.00 to $56.00. They now have a "neutral" rating on the stock.MarketBeat
- Academy Sports and Outdoors (ASO) had its price target lowered by Wells Fargo & Company from $57.00 to $52.00. They now have an "equal weight" rating on the stock.MarketBeat
- Academy Sports and Outdoors (ASO) had its price target lowered by Barclays PLC from $59.00 to $49.00. They now have an "equal weight" rating on the stock.MarketBeat
ASO
Earnings
- 3/17/26 - Miss
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Sec Filings
- 3/17/26 - Form 10-K
- 3/17/26 - Form 8-K
- 3/5/26 - Form 4
- ASO's page on the SEC website