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Academy Sports & Outdoors Inc. (ASO) PT Raised to $47 at BMO Capital

Thu, 10 Sep 2026 09:42:41 -0400

BMO Capital analyst Kelly Crago raised the price target on Academy Sports & Outdoors Inc. (NASDAQ: ASO) to $47.00 (from $42.00) while maintaining a Market Perform rating.

The analyst commented: "Holding in Better Than Others (So Far); Price Reinvestments Picking Up in 2H; 2Q26 EPS of $2.17 was better than consensus, though the earnings/guidance picture was messy. 2Q was helped by a ~500bps tariff refund, partially offset by price reinvestments, so the GM/EPS raise on the year essentially flowed that through. Underlying, the business is holding up better than we thought, but it's still choppy, and 2H guidance is not a

Academy Sports & Outdoors Inc. (ASO) PT Raised to $47 at BMO Capital

Thu, 10 Sep 2026 09:42:41 -0400

BMO Capital analyst Kelly Crago raised the price target on Academy Sports & Outdoors Inc. (NASDAQ: ASO) to $47.00 (from $42.00) while maintaining a Market Perform rating.

Academy Sports & Outdoors Inc. (ASO) PT Raised to $54 at Truist Securities

Thu, 10 Sep 2026 09:28:53 -0400

(Updated - September 10, 2026 9:28 AM EDT)

Truist Securities analyst Joseph Civello raised the price target on Academy Sports & Outdoors Inc. (NASDAQ: ASO) to $54.00 (from $52.00) while maintaining a Hold rating.

The analyst commented: "Comps stronger than expected but remain cautious on underlying macro/category pressures; ASO shares were up 14% today (vs S&P -0.5%) due to comp strength in 2Q (-0.4% in 2Q vs buyside bar of -1%-2%, based on our convos) & more importantly strong 3QTD comps (+LSD% through Labor Day). We think the update was taken especially positively by investors because 1) recent 3P credit card data

Academy Sports & Outdoors Inc. (ASO) PT Raised to $54 at Truist Securities

Thu, 10 Sep 2026 09:28:53 -0400

(Updated - September 10, 2026 9:28 AM EDT)

Truist Securities analyst Joseph Civello raised the price target on Academy Sports & Outdoors Inc. (NASDAQ: ASO) to $54.00 (from $52.00) while maintaining a Hold rating.

Academy Sports + Outdoors is the Destination for Premium Performance Running with Launch of Hoka

Thu, 10 Sep 2026 09:05:00 -0400

Academy is introducing five Hoka styles in select stores and online at Academy.com

KATY, Texas, Sept. 10, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Academy Sports + Outdoors ("Academy") (Nasdaq: ASO), a leading full-line sporting goods and outdoor recreation retailer, announced today it is launching Hoka performance running shoes in 15 stores across Arkansas, Georgia, Louisiana, and Texas and online at Academy.com in early October. With men's, women's and kids' styles available, including the Arahi 9, Challenger 8, Clifton 11, Rincon 5, and Torrent

Academy Sports + Outdoors is the Destination for Premium Performance Running with Launch of Hoka

Thu, 10 Sep 2026 09:05:00 -0400

Academy is introducing five Hoka styles in select stores and online at Academy.com

Academy Sports & Outdoors Inc. (ASO) PT Raised to $58 at UBS

Thu, 10 Sep 2026 05:52:23 -0400

UBS analyst Michael Lasser raised the price target on Academy Sports & Outdoors Inc. (NASDAQ: ASO) to $58.00 (from $55.00) while maintaining a Neutral rating.

The analyst comments "On the positive side, the company exceeded the market’s muted expectations with a - 0.4% comp (versus the buy-side bar of -1% and the sell-side consensus of -0.2%). The company’s sales trends improved sequentially, profitability remained healthy, and it demonstrated an ability to navigate a challenging consumer environment. The quarter also highlighted the underlying stability of the model. Inventory was well controlled. Margins held up better than many feared. Earnings exceeded expectations even

Academy Sports & Outdoors Inc. (ASO) PT Raised to $58 at UBS

Thu, 10 Sep 2026 05:52:23 -0400

UBS analyst Michael Lasser raised the price target on Academy Sports & Outdoors Inc. (NASDAQ: ASO) to $58.00 (from $55.00) while maintaining a Neutral rating.

Academy Sports & Outdoors Inc. (ASO) PT Raised to $55 at Wells Fargo

Thu, 10 Sep 2026 05:16:43 -0400

Wells Fargo analyst Ike Boruchow raised the price target on Academy Sports & Outdoors Inc. (NASDAQ: ASO) to $55.00 (from $50.00) while maintaining a Equal Weight rating.

The analyst comments "While 2Q comps inflected back to negative, the results themselves and the go-fwd commentary both provide upside surprise to our views/model. Cautiously optimistic at current levels, raise PT to $55 (from $50) on 8x 2027 EPS. Thoughts on 2Q. On the heels of a decelerating athletic backdrop, the bar for execution had moved fairly low. That said, what ASO showed today is they're more insulated than Bears expected, with a more

Academy Sports & Outdoors Inc. (ASO) PT Raised to $55 at Wells Fargo

Thu, 10 Sep 2026 05:16:43 -0400

Wells Fargo analyst Ike Boruchow raised the price target on Academy Sports & Outdoors Inc. (NASDAQ: ASO) to $55.00 (from $50.00) while maintaining a Equal Weight rating.

Academy Sports & Outdoors Inc. (ASO) PT Raised to $63 at Telsey

Thu, 10 Sep 2026 05:10:26 -0400

Telsey analyst Cristina Fernandez raised the price target on Academy Sports & Outdoors Inc. (NASDAQ: ASO) to $63.00 (from $60.00) while maintaining a Outperform rating.

The analyst comments "TAG View: With sentiment and valuations low for the sporting goods stocks given weakness in consumer demand for athletic apparel and footwear at other brands and retailers in 2Q26, Academy was able to exceed a low bar into the print. From a top line perspective, the comp came in at (0.4%), slightly below the FactSet consensus of (0.2%), but the company showed strength in sporting goods, recreation, and outdoor products that largely offset

Academy Sports & Outdoors Inc. (ASO) PT Raised to $63 at Telsey

Thu, 10 Sep 2026 05:10:26 -0400

Telsey analyst Cristina Fernandez raised the price target on Academy Sports & Outdoors Inc. (NASDAQ: ASO) to $63.00 (from $60.00) while maintaining a Outperform rating.

Guggenheim on Academy Sports and Outdoor (ASO): 'Compelling Valuation'

Thu, 10 Sep 2026 05:09:43 -0400

Guggenheim on Academy Sports and Outdoor (NASDAQ: ASO): 'Compelling Valuation'.

The analyst comments "Although one might surmise that the long-awaited addition of the HOKA brand, albeit in just 15 stores, drove today’s outperformance, it likely stemmed more from relative P&L stability on a still-inexpensive valuation. Indeed, the shares were already up 9% intraday when the new partnership was announced (vs. the S&P 500 down 0.50%). However, flat core gross and EBITDA margins and more than 100 basis points of broad-based base SG&A leverage was encouraging, especially given peers’ volatility. In addition, the sub-5x 2027E EBITDA multiple—see Exhibit 1—even after the rally,

Academy Sports & Outdoors Inc. (ASO) PT Raised to $53 at Barclays

Thu, 10 Sep 2026 05:06:22 -0400

Barclays analyst Adrienne Yih raised the price target on Academy Sports & Outdoors Inc. (NASDAQ: ASO) to $53.00 (from $50.00) while maintaining a Equalweight rating.

BMO Capital on Academy Sports & Outdoors Inc. (ASO): 'struggling to comp positively'

Wed, 09 Sep 2026 09:49:48 -0400

BMO Capital analyst Kelly Crago reiterated a Market Perform rating and $42.00 price target on Academy Sports & Outdoors Inc. (NASDAQ: ASO).

The analyst comments "ASO reported 2Q26 GAAP EPS of $2.17 vs. our estimate $1.91/consensus $2.02. The beat came from stronger comps at flat vs. cons/our est -1% and stronger new store contribution. Management raised FY26 GAAP EPS guidance from $5.95-$6.35 to $6.05-$6.45, driven by stronger GM, while sales guidance is unchanged. 2Q results show that even in a favorable World Cup-driven demand backdrop, ASO is struggling to comp positively, a dynamic that we expect to continue in 2H."

For an

Academy Sports surges on earnings beat and raised guidance

Wed, 09 Sep 2026 09:14:27 -0400

Investing.com -- Academy Sports and Outdoors Inc. (NASDAQ: ASO) shares have surged premarket on Wednesday after it reported second-quarter earnings above analyst expectations.

Adjusted earnings per share of $2.31 surpassed the analyst consensus of $2.08, while revenue of $1.65 billion met expectations. The sporting goods retailer raised its full-year adjusted EPS guidance while affirming its sales outlook, driving shares up more than 11% following the announcement.

Net sales increased 3.0% YoY from $1.60 billion in the prior-year period, though comparable sales declined 0.4%. The company noted that while consumer spending remains pressured, particularly among lower-income households, its team continued to

Academy Sports surges on earnings beat and raised guidance

Wed, 09 Sep 2026 09:14:27 -0400

Investing.com -- Academy Sports and Outdoors Inc. (NASDAQ: ASO) shares have surged premarket on Wednesday after it reported second-quarter earnings above analyst expectations.

Academy Sports and Outdoor (ASO) Tops Q2 EPS by 22c, Offers Guidance

Wed, 09 Sep 2026 08:11:26 -0400

Academy Sports and Outdoor (NASDAQ: ASO) reported Q2 EPS of $2.31, $0.22 better than the analyst estimate of $2.09. Revenue for the quarter came in at $1.65 billion versus the consensus estimate of $1.66 billion.

GUIDANCE:

Academy Sports and Outdoor sees FY2027 EPS of $6.50-$6.90, versus the consensus of $6.41. Academy Sports and Outdoor sees FY2027 revenue of $6.23-6.36 billion, versus the consensus of $6.34 billion.

For earnings history and earnings-related data on Academy Sports and Outdoor (ASO) click here.

Academy Sports and Outdoor (ASO) Tops Q2 EPS by 22c, Offers Guidance

Wed, 09 Sep 2026 08:11:26 -0400

GUIDANCE:

Academy Sports and Outdoor sees FY2027 EPS of $6.50-$6.90, versus the consensus of $6.41. Academy Sports and Outdoor sees FY2027 revenue of $6.23-6.36 billion, versus the consensus of $6.34 billion.

For earnings history and earnings-related data on Academy Sports and Outdoor (ASO) click here.

Academy Sports + Outdoors Reports Second Quarter Fiscal 2026 Results

Wed, 09 Sep 2026 08:00:00 -0400

Second Quarter Sales Growth of 3.0%; Comparable Sales of (0.4)%

eCommerce Sales Increase of 12.8%

New Stores Comp Positive Mid Single Digits

Second Quarter Diluted GAAP EPS of $2.17; up 17.3%; Adjusted EPS of $2.31; up 19.1%
^{(Net Tariff Refund Impact to EPS of $0.06, including reinvestments)}

Opened Three New Stores Across Pennsylvania and Tennessee

Company Affirms Sales and Raises EPS Guidance

KATY, Texas, Sept. 09, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Academy Sports and Outdoors, Inc. (Nasdaq: ASO) (“Academy” or the “Company” ) today announced its

Academy Sports + Outdoors Reports Second Quarter Fiscal 2026 Results

Wed, 09 Sep 2026 08:00:00 -0400

Second Quarter Sales Growth of 3.0%; Comparable Sales of (0.4)%

eCommerce Sales Increase of 12.8%

New Stores Comp Positive Mid Single Digits

Second Quarter Diluted GAAP EPS of $2.17; up 17.3%; Adjusted EPS of $2.31; up 19.1%
^{(Net Tariff Refund Impact to EPS of $0.06, including reinvestments)}

Opened Three New Stores Across Pennsylvania and Tennessee

Company Affirms Sales and Raises EPS Guidance

KATY, Texas, Sept. 09, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Academy Sports and Outdoors, Inc. (Nasdaq: ASO) (“Academy” or the “Company” ) today announced its

Academy Sports and Outdoor (ASO) call put ratio 1 call to 1 put into quarter results

Wed, 09 Sep 2026 05:22:06 -0400

Academy Sports and Outdoor (NASDAQ: ASO) September 11 weekly 17 straddle priced for a move of 9.5%. Call put ratio 1 call to 1 put into the expected release of quarter results after the bell on September 9.

BMO Capital Starts Academy Sports & Outdoors Inc. (ASO) at Market Perform

Tue, 08 Sep 2026 16:24:27 -0400

BMO Capital analyst Kelly Crago initiates coverage on Academy Sports & Outdoors Inc. (NASDAQ: ASO) with a Market Perform rating and a price target of $42.00.

The analyst comments "We initiate coverage with a Market Perform rating and $42 target price. After four years of struggling to drive positive comps under a favorable athletic category backdrop, we believe the path to consistent positive comps has grown even steeper now that the athletic category is slowing, making it difficult to underwrite ASO's long-term store growth runway. Our FY26/FY27 estimates are below both consensus and guidance, and we expect management to lower its

BMO Capital Starts Academy Sports & Outdoors Inc. (ASO) at Market Perform

Tue, 08 Sep 2026 16:24:27 -0400

BMO Capital analyst Kelly Crago initiates coverage on Academy Sports & Outdoors Inc. (NASDAQ: ASO) with a Market Perform rating and a price target of $42.00.

Academy Sports & Outdoors Inc. (ASO) PT Lowered to $51 at JPMorgan

Wed, 02 Sep 2026 09:22:23 -0400

JPMorgan analyst Christopher Horvers lowered the price target on Academy Sports & Outdoors Inc. (NASDAQ: ASO) to $51.00 (from $59.00) while maintaining a Neutral rating.