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The SEC filings for Academy Sports and Outdoors, Inc. (ASO) provide detailed information about the company’s operations as a full-line sporting goods and outdoor recreation retailer in the United States. As a Nasdaq Global Select Market issuer, Academy files annual reports, quarterly reports, and current reports that together outline its financial condition, risk factors, strategy, and governance.
Annual reports on Form 10-K typically include a description of Academy’s business, its focus on outdoor, apparel, sports & recreation, and footwear categories, and discussion of its store footprint of more than 300 locations across 21 states. These filings also describe long-range plans, capital allocation approaches, and factors that could affect performance.
Quarterly reports on Form 10-Q provide interim financial statements, management’s discussion and analysis, and updates on trends such as comparable sales, e-commerce growth, and new store openings. They complement the earnings press releases that Academy furnishes to the SEC via Form 8-K.
Current reports on Form 8-K disclose specific events, such as quarterly financial results, supplemental investor presentations, and changes in the composition of the board of directors. Recent 8-K filings, for example, have covered the release of quarterly results and the resignation of a board member.
On this page, SEC filings are updated as they are posted to EDGAR and are paired with AI-powered summaries that explain key points in accessible language. These tools can help readers quickly understand lengthy documents, whether they are reviewing a 10-K, a 10-Q, or a current report. Investors can also use the filings record to follow Academy’s guidance updates, capital allocation decisions, and other material disclosures over time.
Academy Sports and Outdoors, Inc. announced it will host a 2026 Analyst Day event on April 7, 2026, beginning at 9:00 a.m. Eastern Time. Management presentations will cover the company’s long-term strategy and provide updates on key growth initiatives.
The event will be accessible via a live webcast on the Investor Relations section of the company’s website, with presentation materials posted immediately beforehand. A replay of the webcast will remain available online for approximately 30 days, allowing broader access for investors and analysts.
Academy Sports & Outdoors President Samuel J. Johnson exercised restricted stock units into 17,630 shares of Common Stock on March 25–26, 2026. To cover tax obligations, 9,230 shares were withheld by the company, leaving him with 106,554 Common shares held directly.
Academy Sports & Outdoors EVP & CFO Earl Carlton Ford IV reported routine equity compensation activity. He exercised time-based restricted stock units that converted into a total of 6,512 shares of common stock in two tranches. These units were granted under the Company’s 2020 Omnibus Incentive Plan and vest in three equal installments beginning on the first anniversary of the respective grant dates.
To cover tax obligations, 2,563 common shares were withheld at prices of 53.33 and 53.54 per share, classified as tax-withholding dispositions rather than open‑market sales. Following these transactions, he directly holds 19,627 shares of common stock.
Academy Sports & Outdoors EVP & CMO Matthew M. McCabe reported routine equity compensation activity. On March 25–26, 2026, he exercised restricted stock units that converted into a total of 6,512 shares of common stock at a conversion price of $0.00 per share.
To cover tax obligations related to these vestings, 1,252 shares were withheld at $53.33 per share and 1,311 shares were withheld at $53.54 per share, classified as tax-withholding dispositions rather than open‑market sales. Following these transactions, McCabe directly holds 23,926 shares of common stock.
Academy Sports & Outdoors, Inc. CEO Lawrence Steven Paul reported routine equity compensation activity involving restricted stock units. On March 25 and 26, he exercised restricted stock units to acquire a total of 39,863 shares of common stock at a $0.00 exercise price, reflecting scheduled vesting under the company’s 2020 Omnibus Incentive Plan.
To cover tax obligations from these vestings, 20,072 shares of common stock were automatically withheld at prices of $53.54 and $53.33 per share, which is a tax-withholding disposition rather than an open-market sale. After these transactions, Paul directly holds 187,801 shares of Academy Sports & Outdoors common stock.
Academy Sports & Outdoors Inc: The Vanguard Group filed Amendment No. 4 to its Schedule 13G/A reporting 0 shares of Common Stock and 0% beneficial ownership. The filing reiterates an internal realignment effective January 12, 2026 under SEC Release No. 34-39538 and is signed by Ashley Grim on 03/26/2026.
Academy Sports & Outdoors President Samuel J. Johnson reported equity compensation and routine tax withholding transactions. On March 20, 2026, he received 36,552 performance-based restricted stock units and 36,552 time-based restricted stock units, each convertible into one share of common stock if vesting conditions are met.
The performance-based awards vest based on three-year targets for adjusted pre-tax income, return on invested capital, and adjusted free cash flow from February 1, 2026 through February 3, 2029. The time-based awards vest in three equal annual installments starting on the first anniversary of the grant date. On March 23, 2026, 1,933 restricted stock units were converted into common stock, and 1,012 shares were withheld at $51.98 per share to cover tax obligations, leaving him with 98,154 common shares held directly.
Academy Sports & Outdoors EVP & CMO Matthew McCabe reported equity compensation and vesting activity. On March 20, 2026, he received 17,314 performance-based restricted stock units and 17,314 time-based restricted stock units, each convertible into one share of common stock if vesting conditions are met.
The performance units vest based on pre-established metrics for adjusted pre-tax income, return on invested capital, and adjusted free cash flow over a three-year period from February 1, 2026 to February 3, 2029. The time-based units vest in three equal annual installments starting one year after the grant date, subject to continued service.
On March 23, 2026, 1,289 restricted stock units converted into 1,289 shares of common stock, and 529 shares were withheld at $51.98 per share to cover tax obligations. After these transactions, McCabe directly holds 19,977 shares of common stock.
Academy Sports & Outdoors CEO Lawrence Steven Paul reported equity compensation and a routine tax-related share disposition. On March 20, 2026, he received 75,028 performance-based restricted stock units tied to three-year targets for adjusted pre-tax income, return on invested capital, and adjusted free cash flow, plus 75,028 time-based restricted stock units that vest in three equal annual installments, all on a one-for-one basis into common stock.
On March 23, 2026, 1,933 restricted stock units from a 2023 grant converted into 1,933 shares of common stock, and 974 shares were withheld at $51.98 per share to cover tax obligations. After these transactions, he directly held 168,010 shares of common stock.
Academy Sports & Outdoors EVP & CFO Earl Carlton Ford IV reported equity compensation activity and a small tax-related share disposition. On March 23, 2026, he exercised 1,289 restricted stock units into 1,289 shares of common stock, and 530 shares were withheld at $51.98 per share to cover tax obligations. Following these transactions, he held 15,678 shares of common stock directly.
On March 20, 2026, he received two grants of 17,314 restricted stock units each under the 2020 Omnibus Incentive Plan. One grant consists of 17,314 performance-based restricted stock units that may vest from 0% to 200% depending on three-year performance metrics through February 3, 2029. The other grant is 17,314 time-based restricted stock units that vest in three equal annual installments, subject to continued service. These events are compensation-related and do not represent open-market buying or selling.