Academy Sports and Outdoors (NASDAQ:ASO) Given New $55.00 Price Target at Barclays

Academy Sports and Outdoors (NASDAQ:ASO) had its price objective lifted by Barclays from $49.00 to $55.00 in a report released on Wednesday morning,Benzinga reports. They currently have an equal weight rating on the stock.

Other analysts also recently issued research reports about the stock. Truist Financial reduced their price objective on shares of Academy Sports and Outdoors from $59.00 to $52.00 and set a “hold” rating for the company in a research report on Tuesday, March 17th. Weiss Ratings reiterated a “hold (c-)” rating on shares of Academy Sports and Outdoors in a research report on Monday, December 29th. Wells Fargo & Company reduced their price target on shares of Academy Sports and Outdoors from $57.00 to $52.00 and set an “equal weight” rating for the company in a research report on Wednesday, March 18th. Bank of America upped their price target on shares of Academy Sports and Outdoors from $55.00 to $58.00 and gave the company a “neutral” rating in a research report on Wednesday, December 10th. Finally, Guggenheim upped their price target on shares of Academy Sports and Outdoors from $60.00 to $65.00 and gave the company a “buy” rating in a research report on Wednesday. Five analysts have rated the stock with a Buy rating and eleven have assigned a Hold rating to the stock. According to MarketBeat.com, the company has a consensus rating of “Hold” and an average price target of $58.43.

Academy Sports and Outdoors Stock Down 1.7%

Shares of NASDAQ:ASO opened at $56.20 on Wednesday. The company has a market capitalization of $3.62 billion, a PE ratio of 10.11, a P/E/G ratio of 0.89 and a beta of 1.21. The company has a current ratio of 1.89, a quick ratio of 0.44 and a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.22. Academy Sports and Outdoors has a twelve month low of $33.34 and a twelve month high of $62.44. The firm has a 50 day simple moving average of $57.31 and a 200-day simple moving average of $53.14.

Academy Sports and Outdoors (NASDAQ:ASO) last issued its quarterly earnings data on Tuesday, March 17th. The company reported $1.97 earnings per share for the quarter, missing the consensus estimate of $2.05 by ($0.08). The company had revenue of $1.72 billion for the quarter, compared to analysts’ expectations of $1.76 billion. Academy Sports and Outdoors had a return on equity of 17.88% and a net margin of 6.22%.The firm’s quarterly revenue was up 2.5% compared to the same quarter last year. During the same quarter in the prior year, the firm posted $1.96 EPS. On average, equities analysts predict that Academy Sports and Outdoors will post 5.59 EPS for the current fiscal year.

Academy Sports and Outdoors Increases Dividend

The firm also recently declared a quarterly dividend, which will be paid on Friday, April 10th. Investors of record on Friday, March 20th will be given a $0.15 dividend. This is a positive change from Academy Sports and Outdoors’s previous quarterly dividend of $0.13. The ex-dividend date is Friday, March 20th. This represents a $0.60 annualized dividend and a yield of 1.1%. Academy Sports and Outdoors’s payout ratio is currently 10.79%.

Institutional Trading of Academy Sports and Outdoors

Several institutional investors and hedge funds have recently bought and sold shares of ASO. Salomon & Ludwin LLC raised its position in Academy Sports and Outdoors by 139.8% during the 4th quarter. Salomon & Ludwin LLC now owns 482 shares of the company’s stock worth $26,000 after buying an additional 281 shares during the last quarter. Nisa Investment Advisors LLC raised its position in Academy Sports and Outdoors by 32.6% during the 3rd quarter. Nisa Investment Advisors LLC now owns 1,025 shares of the company’s stock worth $51,000 after buying an additional 252 shares during the last quarter. Huntington National Bank raised its position in Academy Sports and Outdoors by 47.3% during the 3rd quarter. Huntington National Bank now owns 1,015 shares of the company’s stock worth $51,000 after buying an additional 326 shares during the last quarter. Bayforest Capital Ltd purchased a new position in Academy Sports and Outdoors during the 4th quarter worth $51,000. Finally, Hantz Financial Services Inc. raised its position in Academy Sports and Outdoors by 117.8% during the 3rd quarter. Hantz Financial Services Inc. now owns 1,113 shares of the company’s stock worth $56,000 after buying an additional 602 shares during the last quarter.

Trending Headlines about Academy Sports and Outdoors

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

• Positive Sentiment: Company issued a preliminary Q1 fiscal 2026 sales update and held an Analyst Day outlining growth initiatives and comps improvement — management’s upbeat guidance helped support investor confidence. Preliminary Q1 Sales Update
• Positive Sentiment: Company reiterated a positive guidance update ahead of Analyst Day; media coverage highlights management’s constructive messaging on sales momentum. Positive Guidance Update
• Positive Sentiment: Guggenheim raised its price target to $65 and kept a Buy rating, implying ~16% upside from current levels — a bullish analyst signal that can support the stock. Guggenheim PT Raise
• Neutral Sentiment: Academy hosted its 2026 Analyst Day and published slides and transcripts detailing strategy, margins and store/omnichannel plans — useful for longer-term thesis but mixed near-term impact. Analyst Day Slideshow
• Neutral Sentiment: Full Analyst/Investor Day transcript provides management commentary on comps, inventory and margin levers — important detail for investors but not an immediate price catalyst by itself. Analyst Day Transcript
• Neutral Sentiment: Company presented at the J.P. Morgan Retail Round Up Forum — added visibility to institutional investors; content is informative but unlikely to move the stock materially on its own. J.P. Morgan Presentation Transcript
• Negative Sentiment: Barclays raised its PT to $55 but keeps an Equal Weight rating — the PT sits slightly below current market price, signaling limited near-term upside and contributing to selling pressure. Barclays PT Raise
• Negative Sentiment: Wells Fargo nudged its PT to $56 with an Equal Weight rating — another cautious stance that implies the stock is fairly valued versus the recent rally. Wells Fargo PT Raise

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.