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Academy Sports and Outdoors, Inc. (NASDAQ: ASO) is a premier retailer specializing in sporting goods, outdoor recreation products, and lifestyle apparel. Originally founded in 1938 as a family business in Texas, Academy has flourished into a significant market player with over 285 stores spread across 19 states. The company's mission is encapsulated in its motto, 'Fun for All.'
Academy offers a wide array of products covering key categories such as outdoor gear, sports & recreation equipment, apparel, and footwear. Customers can find top national brands like Nike, adidas, The North Face, YETI, and Carhartt, alongside exclusive private labels such as Magellan Outdoors, Freely, and BCG. The retailer is known for its commitment to providing high-quality products at everyday low prices, making it a go-to destination for active families.
In recent news, Academy has been on an aggressive expansion spree. In 2023, the company opened 14 new stores and is targeting a total of 120 to 140 new stores by the end of 2027. As part of its community outreach, Academy donated over $40,000 to local organizations during these openings. The new stores are designed to offer a localized assortment tailored to meet community needs, featuring grand opening festivities, exclusive deals, and appearances by local sports legends.
Academy Sports + Outdoors also places a strong emphasis on customer convenience. The company offers a variety of in-store services such as grill and bike assembly, scope mounting, line winding/spooling, and propane exchange. Hunting and fishing licenses can also be purchased in stores. The company's e-commerce platform, academy.com, and its mobile app provide customers with additional shopping convenience, complete with digital ads, offers, and email/text alerts.
Financially, Academy continues to show robust performance. The company recently announced its fourth quarter and fiscal 2023 financial results, with a webcast and live conference call scheduled to discuss further details. The company has also entered into an exclusive partnership with DoorDash to offer on-demand delivery from all its stores, ensuring customers can receive their purchases within an hour on average.
Academy Sports + Outdoors is committed to its mission of being a destination for families to find quality products and create lasting memories, whether shopping in-store or online.
Academy Sports and Outdoors, Inc. (Nasdaq: ASO) has appointed Chris Turner to its Board of Directors and Audit Committee, expanding the Board to ten directors. Turner brings over 20 years of experience in strategy, finance, and operations from leading consumer brands. He is currently CFO of Yum! Brands and has previously held significant roles at PepsiCo and McKinsey & Company. Academy's Chairman, Ken C. Hicks, emphasized Turner's extensive background and passion for the brand as assets for the Board. Academy operates 259 stores across 16 states, focusing on a wide array of sporting goods and outdoor recreational products.
Academy Sports and Outdoors reported a record third-quarter net sales of $1.59 billion, up 18.1% year-over-year, with a remarkable 39.1% growth compared to 2019. Pre-tax income surged 251.6% to $205.3 million. The company raised its full-year diluted GAAP EPS guidance to $6.75-$6.85, up from $5.45-$5.80. Comparable sales increased by 17.9%, marking nine consecutive quarters of growth. E-commerce sales rose 25.9% annually. Year-to-date sales reached $4.96 billion, a 21.3% increase, with gross margins improving by 540 basis points to 35.6%.
Academy Sports and Outdoors (Nasdaq: ASO) will announce its third-quarter fiscal 2021 financial results on December 10, 2021, before market opening. A conference call will follow at 11:00 a.m. ET to discuss the results, accessible via phone or on the company website. Academy operates 259 stores across 16 states, focusing on outdoor, apparel, sports and recreation, and footwear. The company aims to provide a strong value proposition through its national brands and 19 private label brands, enhancing consumer connection.
Academy Sports + Outdoors celebrates National First Responders Day with over $100,000 in donations to nine first responder organizations and eleven local chapters of National PAL. This marks the third consecutive year of charitable contributions honoring first responders. Furthermore, Academy is offering a 10% discount to first responders, military personnel, and veterans until November 14. In September, Academy became the official sporting goods retailer for National PAL, facilitating positive community engagements.
Academy Sports and Outdoors (ASO) announced the pricing for a secondary offering of 18,645,602 shares at $44.75 each by its stockholders, affiliates of Kohlberg Kravis Roberts & Co. The company will repurchase 4,500,000 shares at about $43.52 per share, totaling approximately $200 million, as part of its $500 million share repurchase program. The offering is expected to close on September 17, 2021. The proceeds will go to the selling stockholders, and Academy will retire the repurchased shares.
Academy Sports and Outdoors (NASDAQ: ASO) announced a secondary offering of 18,645,602 shares by certain stockholders associated with Kohlberg Kravis Roberts & Co. Proceeds will go entirely to these Selling Stockholders, with Academy not selling any shares. Post-offering, Academy intends to repurchase up to $200 million of its shares from the underwriters, part of a broader $500 million share repurchase program. The offering is subject to regulatory approval, and no shares will be sold until the registration statement becomes effective.
Academy Sports and Outdoors (ASO) reported a significant financial performance for Q2 2021, with net sales up 11.5% to $1.79 billion, an all-time high. Year-to-date, net sales increased 22.9% to $3.37 billion. Pre-tax income saw a 42.8% rise to $240.9 million, while diluted EPS was $1.99. The company also announced a new $500 million share repurchase program, reflecting confidence in its future. For FY 2021, ASO raised its EPS guidance to a range of $5.45 to $5.80, indicating a positive outlook amidst a dynamic market.
Academy Sports and Outdoors (ASO) will release its second quarter fiscal 2021 financial results before the market opens on September 9, 2021. A live conference call is scheduled for 11:00 a.m. ET on the same day, with access available via phone or through a webcast on the company's investor relations website. The company has expanded to 259 stores across 16 states, focusing on outdoor, apparel, sports & recreation, and footwear products through national brands and 19 private label brands. A replay of the call will be available for 30 days.
Academy Sports and Outdoors (Nasdaq: ASO) has appointed Sharen J. Turney to its Board of Directors, effective immediately. Turney will also join the Compensation and Nominating and Governance Committees. This decision follows Nate Taylor's departure from the Governance Committee. With this change, the Board now consists of nine directors, all independent in the Governance Committee. Turney brings over 30 years of experience in retail and e-commerce, having previously served as CEO of Victoria's Secret and various other executive roles. Her expertise is expected to enhance Academy's growth phase.
Academy Sports and Outdoors (NASDAQ: ASO) will participate in the Evercore ISI Consumer & Retail Summit on June 15, 2021, at 10:15 AM ET. The event will be conducted as a virtual fireside chat and include small group meetings.
Key participants include Ken Hicks (Chairman, President and CEO), Michael Mullican (CFO), and Matt Hodges (VP of Investor Relations). A link to the webcast will be available at investors.academy.com.
Academy is a leading sporting goods retailer with 259 stores across 16 states, dedicated to providing a localized merchandising strategy.
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