Academy Sports + Outdoors Increases Quarterly Cash Dividend

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Academy Sports and Outdoors (ASO) has declared a cash dividend of $0.09 per share for the fiscal quarter ending January 28, 2023, marking a 20% increase from the previous quarter. The dividend will be paid on April 13, 2023, to shareholders recorded by the close of business on March 23, 2023. This decision reflects the company's commitment to returning value to its shareholders amidst its growth strategy, as Academy operates 268 stores across 18 states in the U.S.

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• Dividend increased by 20% to $0.09 per share, signaling strong financial health.
• Demonstrates Academy's commitment to returning value to shareholders.
• Expansion and operations in 268 stores across 18 states suggest growth potential.

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KATY, Texas, March 2, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Academy Sports and Outdoors, Inc. (the "Company" or "Academy") (Nasdaq: ASO) announced today that its Board of Directors declared a cash dividend with respect to the fiscal quarter ended January 28, 2023 of $0.09 per share of common stock of the Company, a 20% increase from the previous quarterly dividend payment. The dividend is payable on April 13, 2023, to stockholders of record as of the close of business on March 23, 2023. 

About Academy Sports + Outdoors
Academy is a leading full-line sporting goods and outdoor recreation retailer in the United States. Originally founded in 1938 as a family business in Texas, Academy has grown to 268 stores across 18 states. Academy's mission is to provide "Fun for All", and Academy fulfills this mission with a localized merchandising strategy and value proposition that strongly connects with a broad range of consumers. Academy's product assortment focuses on key categories of outdoor, apparel, footwear and sports & recreation through both leading national brands and a portfolio of private label brands. For more information, visit academy.com.

Forward-Looking Statements
This press release contains forward-looking statements within the meaning of Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, and Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended. These forward-looking statements are based on Academy's current expectations and are not guarantees of future performance. You can identify these forward-looking statements by the use of words such as "outlook," "guidance," "believes," "expects," "potential," "continues," "may," "will," "should," "could," "seeks," "projects," "predicts," "intends," "plans," "estimates," "anticipates" or the negative version of these words or other comparable words. The forward-looking statements include, among other things, statements regarding the payment of the dividend, including the timing and amount thereof, the Company's expectations regarding its future performance, and the Company's future financial condition to support future dividend growth and are subject to various risks, uncertainties, assumptions, or changes in circumstances that are difficult to predict or quantify. Actual results may differ materially from these expectations due to changes in global, regional, or local economic, business, competitive, market, regulatory and other factors, including ongoing inflation and continued increases in interest rates, many of which are beyond Academy's control. Important factors that could cause actual results to differ materially from those in the forward-looking statements are set forth in Academy's filings with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (the "SEC"), including the Company's Annual Report on Form 10-K, under the caption "Risk Factors," as may be updated from time to time in our periodic filings with the SEC. Any forward-looking statement in this press release speaks only as of the date of this release. Academy undertakes no obligation to publicly update or review any forward-looking statement, whether as a result of new information, future developments or otherwise, except as may be required by any applicable securities laws.

Media inquiries:
Elise Hasbrook, Vice President Communications
281.253.8200
elise.hasbrook@academy.com

Investor inquiries:
Matt Hodges, Vice President Investor Relations
281.646.5362
matt.hodges@academy.com

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SOURCE Academy Sports + Outdoors

FAQ

What is the new dividend amount declared by ASO?

Academy Sports and Outdoors (ASO) declared a new quarterly dividend of $0.09 per share.

When is the ASO dividend payment date?

The dividend payment date for ASO is April 13, 2023.

What was the percentage increase in ASO's dividend?

The dividend increased by 20% from the previous quarterly payment.

What is the record date for ASO's dividend?

The record date for ASO's dividend is March 23, 2023.