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Academy Sports and Outdoors, Inc. reports developments tied to its U.S. sporting goods and outdoor recreation retail business. Company news commonly covers sales trends, comparable sales, earnings releases, store growth, merchandising strategy, and product categories such as outdoor, apparel, sports and recreation, and footwear.
Updates also include management presentations on long-term strategy, loyalty and credit-card program initiatives such as myAcademy Rewards, dividend actions, and capital-structure activity involving senior secured debt. The company’s disclosures frame Academy as an omnichannel retailer using national brands, private label brands, and localized merchandising to serve a broad consumer base.
Academy Sports + Outdoors (NASDAQ: ASO) has showcased significant growth since its 2020 IPO, marking a transformative five-year journey. The company has expanded to over 300 stores across 21 states, with revenue growing from $4.8 billion in 2019 to $5.9 billion in FY2024. Under CEO Steve Lawrence's leadership, Academy has achieved notable financial milestones, including a 300% increase in Total Shareholder Return and retirement of approximately $1 billion in debt.
The company's growth strategy focuses on new store openings, e-commerce enhancement, store productivity improvements, and technological investments. Strategic partnerships include major launches with Jordan Brand, Fanatics, and DoorDash, alongside the introduction of their private brand R.O.W.™.
Academy Sports + Outdoors (NASDAQ: ASO) reported Q2 fiscal 2025 results with net sales increasing 3.3% to $1.6 billion and comparable sales growing 0.2%. The company's eCommerce sales surged 17.7%, while diluted EPS reached $1.85. During Q2, Academy opened three new stores in Florida, Virginia, and West Virginia, bringing its total to 306 locations across 21 states.
The company updated its fiscal 2025 guidance, raising the low end of its sales forecast from -4.0% to -3.0%, with the new range at -3.0% to +1.0%. Academy now expects adjusted earnings per share between $5.60 and $6.30. The company also declared a quarterly cash dividend of $0.13 per share, payable on October 9, 2025.
Academy Sports and Outdoors (NASDAQ: ASO) has announced a quarterly cash dividend of $0.13 per share for the fiscal quarter ended August 2, 2025. The dividend will be paid on October 9, 2025, to stockholders of record as of the close of business on September 11, 2025.
Academy Sports + Outdoors (Nasdaq: ASO) announced its participation in the Goldman Sachs 32nd Annual Global Retailing Conference 2025. CEO Steve Lawrence and CFO Carl Ford will engage in a fireside chat on September 4th at 1:10 ET.
The event will be accessible through a live webcast, with a 30-day replay available on the company's investor relations website at investors.academy.com. Academy operates over 300 stores across 21 states, offering sporting goods and outdoor recreation products through both national brands and private labels.
Academy Sports + Outdoors (Nasdaq: ASO) announced a significant expansion with eleven new store openings in Q3 2025 across 10 states. The company has already opened three locations in Boardman, OH; Beaufort, SC; and Virginia Beach, VA, with eight more stores planned for fall 2025.
The expansion will create over 650 new jobs across all locations. Each store will offer sporting goods, outdoor recreation equipment, and top national brands at competitive prices, featuring a 5% price-beat guarantee. The company maintains its fiscal year target of 20-25 new store openings.
The stores will provide services like grill and bike assembly, scope mounting, and feature exclusive private label brands including Magellan Outdoors, Freely, and R.O.W. Academy is also implementing community initiatives through partnerships with local organizations and offering special promotions through their myAcademy rewards program.
Academy Sports and Outdoors (Nasdaq: ASO) has scheduled its second quarter fiscal 2025 earnings release and conference call. The company will release its financial results before market open on Tuesday, September 2, 2025, followed by a conference call at 10:00 a.m. Eastern Time.
Investors can access the live call by dialing 1-877-407-3982 (U.S.) or 1-201-493-6780 (International) using passcode 13755467. A webcast will be available at investors.academy.com. A replay will be accessible for approximately 30 days via phone and the company's website.
Academy Sports + Outdoors (Nasdaq: ASO) has appointed Brandy Treadway as Executive Vice President, Chief Legal Officer, and Corporate Secretary. In her new role, Treadway will be responsible for overseeing the company's enterprise Legal, Compliance, and Risk Management functions across corporate operations, distribution centers, and retail initiatives.
Treadway brings significant experience from her previous positions, including serving as Chief Legal Officer at RumbleOn, Inc., corporate partner at Martin Powers & Counsel, and Senior Vice President, General Counsel & Secretary at JCPenney. She will report directly to CEO Steve Lawrence.